It is not meant for any commercial use. Description of the Appliance 1 Cover 2 Measuring cup 3 Casing 4 ON/OFF switch 5 Indication lamp 6 Dispensing chute 7 Popping chamber Technical Data Mains voltage: 230 V ~ /50 Hz Rated output: 1200 W KB time: 6 Minutes CO Time The CO Time (Continuous Operation Time) details how long an appliance can be operated without the motor overheating and becoming damaged. After the appliance has run for this period it must be switched off until the motor has cooled itself down. Safety instructions • Read the operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time and preserve this booklet for later reference. Hand over the manual to anyone, whom you pass on the appliance to. • Do not allow individuals (including children) to use the appliance whose physical, sensorial or mental abilities or lack of experience and knowledge hinder their safe usage of it if they have not previously been supervised or instructed in its correct usage. • Tell children about the appliance and its potential dangers so that they do not play with it. • Unplug the power cord after every use and before cleaning, so as to prevent the appliance from switching on inadvertently. • Check the appliance and all the parts for visible damages. The safety concept can work only if the appliance is in an immaculate condition. • Use only normal dry maize or popcorn kernels. Otherwise the appliance could be irreparably damaged. Danger of electrical shock! • Connect the appliance to a 230 V/50 Hz rated power plug. • Arrange for defective power plugs and/or cables to be replaced as soon as possible by a qualified technician or by our Customer Service Department to avoid the risk of injury. Never immerse the appliance in water. Just wipe it with a damp cloth. • Do not expose the appliance to rain and never use it in damp or wet surroundings. • Make sure that the power cord does not become wet during operation. • Unplug the appliance immediately after use. The appliance is completely disconnected, only when you pull out the power plug from the power socket. • Do not open or repair the appliance casing yourself. In this case, the device is not safe and the warranty is voided. - 3 Fire hazard! • Do not use the appliance near hot surfaces. • Some parts of the appliance become very hot during operation. Therefore, do not touch its surface to avoid burn injuries. • Do not keep the appliance in places that are exposed to direct sunlight, as this could lead to overheating and cause irreparable damage. • Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use. • Do not operate the appliance for more than 6 minutes at a time. • After every two consecutive quantities of popcorn, allow a pause of at least 10 minutes by switching the appliance off before using it again. • Do not put ingredients like sugar, oil, butter, salt, margarine etc. into the popping chamber; as such substances can cause damage to the appliance. • Never operate the appliance without maize corn in the popcorn chamber. Injury hazard! • Keep children away from the connecting cable and the appliance. Children frequently underestimate the danger from electrical appliances. • Make sure to find a safe place for the appliance. • Do not operate the appliance, if it has fallen off or is damaged. Get the appliance checked and if necessary, repaired by experts. Operation Making popcorn 1. Switch the appliance off and remove the cover 1, before filling the popping chamber 7 with maize kernels. Ensure that you only use dry popcorn maize. 2. Fill the popping chamber 7 with approximately 120 g (4 measuring cups 2) of maize kernels. Caution: Never fill less than approximately 30 g (1 measuring cup 2) into the popping chamber 7. Do not put ingredients like sugar, oil, butter, salt, margarine etc. into the popcorn chamber 7, as such substances may damage the appliance. 3. Place the cover 1 along with the mounted measuring cup 2 on the casing 3. 4. Place a heat-resistant serving bowl below or at the dispensing chute 6, to collect the popcorn when done. 5. Plug in the power cord to mains and use the ON/OFF switch 4 to power up the appliance. Now the indication lamp 5 lights up. 6. Switch the appliance off using the ON/OFF switch 4 once the popcorn is ready. Now the indication lamp 5 is turned off. 7. Remove all residues from the popping chamber 7, before starting with another quantity of popcorn. - 4 Caution: Disposal During operation the cover 1 becomes hot. Allow the appliance to cool down for at least Do not dispose of the appliance in 10 minutes after every two consecutive quantities your normal domestic waste. This of popcorn. Serve sweet or salted popcorn 1. Add 2–3 teaspoons of butter or margarine into the measuring cup 2, before switching the appliance on. The butter melts as the popcorn is being prepared. Caution: Do not put ingredient like sugar, oil, butter, salt, margarine etc. into the popping chamber 7. Such substances may stick to the popping chamber 7...