Hot Air Popcorn
Popper
USE AND CARE GUIDE
MODEL TPC3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:
N Read all instructions.
N Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
N To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or
appliance in water or other liquid.
N Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.
N Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts.
N Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
Contact Consumer Service for examination, repair or adjustment.
N The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
N Do not use outdoors.
N Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
N Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
N To disconnect turn any control to "off", then remove plug from
wall outlet.
N Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only
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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and
escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to
prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage
to property.
N All users of this appliance must read and understand this Use and
Care Guide before operating or cleaning this appliance.
N If this appliance falls or accidentally immersed in water, unplug it
from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into the water!
N If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning
appliance!
N The cord to this appliance should only be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical wall outlet.
N Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
Polarized Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to
fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
Short Cord Instructions
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Do not use an extension cord with this product.
Electric Power
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your
appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a
separate electrical circuit from other appliances.
Hot Air Popcorn Popper Use and Care Guide
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Plasticizers Warning
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the finish of
the countertop or tabletop or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC
coasters or placemats between the appliance and the finish of the
countertop or tabletop.
Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken, permanent blemishes
may occur or stains can appear.
CAUTION: UNPLUG APPLIANCE FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET
WHEN ASSEMBLING, REMOVING PARTS OR CLEANING. NEVER
PLACE BASE OR CORD IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.
Measuring Cup
(P/N 22629)
Popper Cover
(P/N 22630)
Popping Chamber
Popper base
Figure 1
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Using Your Hot Air Popcorn Popper
NEVER IMMERSE THE POPPER BASE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.
ONLY MELT BUTTER WHILE POPPING KERNELS!
1. Before using for the first time, wash popper cover and measuring cup in
warm, soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly.
2. Remove popper cover and measuring cup from popper base. Fill the
measuring cup to the Max line with kernels and add to popping
chamber. Do not fill measuring cup past the Max line - Kernels should
be level in measuring cup. Measuring cup = 1/2 cup. Never add more
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than ⁄2 cup of popcorn kernels to the popping chamber at one time. Do
not put any other ingredients such as oil, shortening, butter, margarine,
salt and sugar into popping chamber as damage
will occur.
3. Place popper cover onto base, positioning bottom edge of cover into
groove of base. The measuring cup may be used to melt butter while the
unit pops the kernels. If not melting butter, place measuring cup onto
popper cover as shown in Figure 1. If melting butter, turn measuring
cup over and place inverted onto the popper cover. Never add more
than 1/4 cup of butter to the measuring cup. Make sure butter is at
room temperature. Cut butter into 8 slices before placing in measuring
cup. Note: When using the measuring cup to measure kernels, always
wash and dry the measuring cup after each batch of popcorn when
melting butter.
4. Place a heat-proof popcorn serving bowl under the front of the popper
cover. If a plastic bowl is used, be sure it will withstand heat without
melting. A metal bowl may become hot to the touch, but it will tend to
keep the popcorn warmer.
5. Plug unit into a 120V~60 Hz outlet and press the On/Off Switch
to On (-–).
6. Press the On/Off Switch to Off (O) and unplug when popping is
complete. DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT EMPTY. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO MELT BUTTER WITHOUT POPCORN IN CHAMBER.
Due to variances in the popcorn type, freshness and moisture content,
some popped or unpopped kernels may remain in the chamber after the
popping has stopped. To prevent scorching, unplug the popper without
waiting for this corn to clear the unit.
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On/Off Switch
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CAUTION: AS KERNELS MAY CONTINUE TO POP EVEN AFTER
UNIT IS UNPLUGGED, MAKE SURE ALL POPPING HAS
STOPPED BEFORE REMOVING COVER.
CAUTION: USE OVEN MITTS WHEN HANDLING HOT
SURFACES OF THE UNIT. TO AVOID TEMPORARY
MALFORMATION OF THE COVER, ALLOW IT TO COOL ON
THE UNIT BASE AFTER POPPING.
7. For additional batches, unplug unit. Make sure the popping
chamber is empty. Carefully remove excess popcorn or left over
unpopped kernels. Then repeat steps 2 through 6. Note: When
popping more than one or two batches of corn, allow the popper to cool
down for at least 10 minutes.
Helpful Hints
N This popcorn popper is designed to pop regular and premium
brands of popcorn. Try different brands to find the one you like
best. Yellow kernels generally pop larger than white. One half cup
unpopped kernels will yield approximately 3.5 quarts of popcorn.
N Always use fresh popcorn. Stale or dried-out popcorn pops poorly
and may cause scorching or smoking.
N Carefully select the bowl you will be using to collect popped corn.
A metal bowl may become very hot to the touch due to the flow of
hot air from the chute and must be handled carefully. It will,
however, tend to keep the popcorn warm. If a plastic bowl is used,
be certain it can withstand the heat caused by the warm air flow
without melting.
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N Never use more than ⁄2 cup of kernels per batch.
N Never add salt, sugar or other flavorings into popping chamber.
N This is an AIR corn popper. Popcorn will pop by circulating hot
air. Oils, fats or shortening are not needed and should never be
used. Do not use microwave popcorn in this appliance.
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How to Clean Your Popcorn Popper
1. Unplug and allow unit to cool before cleaning.
2. Wash the popper cover and measuring cup in warm, soapy water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not wash in dishwasher. Wipe the
corn popper base, including the popping chamber, clean and
dry with a soft dry cloth. Never immerse the corn popper base in
water or other liquid. Do not scour surfaces with steel wool or
abrasive cleaners.
3. Store fully assembled with cover in place.
Any servicing requiring disassembly other than the above cleaning
must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician.
Cord Storage
Unplug appliance and allow to cool. There is convenient cord storage
area at the back of the machine. Simply feed the Cord inside the
Storage area and store in its box or in a clean, dry place.
Service Information
Please refer to warranty statement to determine if in-warranty service
applies. This appliance must be serviced by a Toastmaster authorized
service center. Unauthorized service will void warranty.
If an authorized service center is not available locally, your appliance may
be returned postage prepaid to our Repair Center at the address shown in
the back of this book. Call Consumer Service for return authorization.
Products must be adequately protected to avoid shipping damage.
Surround your appliance with three inches of protective padding and
include a copy of your dated sales receipt and a note explaining the
problem you have experienced. We recommend insuring your package.
No CODs accepted.
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LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Warranty Coverage: This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of
one (1) year from the original purchase date. This product warranty is extended only to the original consumer
purchaser of the product and is not transferable. For a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase of
the product, our Repair Center will, at its option, either (1) repair the product or (2) replace the product with a
reconditioned comparable model. These remedies are the purchaser's exclusive remedies under this warranty.
Warranty Service: To obtain warranty service, you must call our warranty service number at 1-800-233-9054 for
return instructions on how to deliver the product, in either the original packaging or packaging affording an equal
degree of protection to the Repair Center specified below. You must enclose a copy of your sales receipt or other proof
of purchase to demonstrate eligibility for warranty coverage.
To return the appliance, ship to:
To contact us, please write to or call:
ATTN: Repair Center
708 South Missouri Street
Macon, MO 63552 USA
Consumer Relations Department
PO Box 7366
Columbia MO 65205-7366 USA
1-800-233-9054
E-mail: consumer_relations@toastmaster.com
What Is Not Covered: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from misuse, accident, commercial use,
improper service or any other damage caused by anything other than defects in material or workmanship during
ordinary consumer use. This warranty is invalid if the serial number has been altered or removed from the product.
This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada.
LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: THERE SHALL BE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ON THIS PRODUCT.
DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE ON THIS PRODUCT ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights under the laws of your jurisdiction.
P/N 61632
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