Hot Air Popcorn
Popper
USE AND CARE GUIDE
MODEL TPC2
READ AND SAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: A risk of fire and electrical shock exists in all electrical
appliances and may cause personal injury or death. Please follow all
safety instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
N Read all instructions before using appliance.
N Cover must be in place before plugging appliance in.
N This appliance pops with hot air. Do not place oil, shortening,
butter or margarine in the popping chamber. Use of these
substances will damage the unit and may result in injury.
N Do not touch hot surfaces. Cover will become hot during popping.
N To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or
appliance base in water or other liquid. See instructions for
cleaning.
N Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
N This appliance is not for use by children.
N Unplug from outlet when not in use. Unplug and allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
N Do not operate any damaged appliance. Do not operate with a
damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has
been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Consumer
Service for return authorization, examination, repair or electrical
or mechanical adjustment.
N The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Toastmaster
Inc. may cause injuries.
N Do not use outdoors or while standing in a damp area.
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, switch off, then remove plug from wall outlet.
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N Do not use pre-packaged salt/ oil/ popcorn combinations as they
will damage the appliance.
N Do not use appliance other than for intended in these instructions.
N Do not leave appliance unattended while in use.
N This appliance will not shut off automatically. To avoid
over-heating, add corn before operating.
N Extreme caution must be used when unloading popcorn.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of
personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord. Extension cords are available from local hardware stores
and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is
required, special care and caution is necessary. Also the cord must be:
(1) marked with an electrical rating of 125 V, and at least 13 A.,
1625 W., and (2) the cord must be arranged so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over accidentally.
POLARIZED PLUG: This appliance has a polarized plug,
(one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk
of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in 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 defeat
this safety feature.
ELECTRIC POWER: If electric circuit is overloaded with other
appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. It should be
operated on a separate electric circuit from other appliances.
This product is for household use only.
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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 21564)
Popper Cover
(P/ N 21565)
Popping Chamber
Popper base
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Using Your Hot Air Popcorn Popper
Fill out warranty information that follows the limited warranty in this book.
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 with kernels and add to popping chamber. Do not
overfill measuring cup - kernels should be level in measuring cup.
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Measuring cup = 1⁄2 cup. Never add more 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. Place measuring cup onto popper cover.
Never pop corn without popper cover and measuring cup in
position.
4. Plug unit into a 120V ~ 60 Hz outlet and press the On/ Off
Switch to On (I). Note: The measuring cup may be used to melt butter
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while the unit pops the kernels. Never add more than ⁄2 cup of butter to
the measuring cup. For best results, cut butter into 1⁄4 slices before placing
in measuring cup. When using the measuring cup to measure kernels,
always wash and dry the measuring cup after each batch of popcorn
when melting butter.
5. Press the On/ Off Switch to Off (O) and unplug the unit when
popping is complete. Do not operate this unit empty. 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.
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.
6. 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 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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User Maintenance Instructions
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user
serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Refer it to a
qualified appliance repair technician if servicing is needed.
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.
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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Warranty: This Toastmaster® product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of
(1) year from the original purchase date. This product warranty covers only the original consumer purchaser of the
product.
Warranty Coverage: This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident in shipment, unreasonable
use, misuse, neglect, improper service, commercial use, repairs by unauthorized personnel, normal wear and tear,
improper assembly, installation or maintenance abuse or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or
workmanship. This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the USA, and does not extend
to any units which have been used in violation of written instructions furnished with the product or to units which have
been altered or modified or to damage to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed,
altered, defaced or rendered illegible.
Implied Warranties: ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH THE PURCHASER MAY HAVE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION
TO ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Warranty Performance: During the above one-year warranty period, a product with a defect will be either repaired or
replaced with a reconditioned comparable model (at our option) when the product is returned to the Repair Center, or
the purchase price refunded. The repaired or replacement product will be in warranty for the balance of the one-year
warranty period and an additional one-month period. No charge will be made for such repair or replacement.
Service and Repair: Should the appliance malfunction, you should first call toll-free 1 (800) 947-3744 between the hours
of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Central Standard Time and ask for CONSUMER SERVICE stating that you are a consumer with
a problem. Please refer to model number TPC2 when you call.
In-Warranty Service (USA): For an appliance covered under the warranty period, no charge is made for service or
postage. Call for return authorization (1 800 947-3744).
Out-of Warranty Service: A flat rate charge by model is made for out-of-warranty service. Include $ 8.00 (U.S.) for
return shipping and handling. We will notify you by mail of the amount of the charge for service and require you to pay
in advance for the repair or replacement.
For Products Purchased in the USA, but Used in Canada: You may return the product insured, packaged with
sufficient protection, and postage and insurance prepaid to the USA address listed below. Please note that all customs
duty / brokerage fees, if any, must be paid by you and we will require you to pay the cost of customs duty /
brokerage fees to us in advance of our performing any service.
Risk During Shipment: We cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage during incoming shipment. For your
protection, carefully package the product for shipment and insure it with the carrier. Be sure to enclose the following
items with your appliance: any accessories related to your problem, your full return address and daytime phone
number, a note describing the problem you experienced, a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase to
determine warranty status. C.O.D. shipments cannot be accepted.
To return the appliance, ship to:
Attn: Repair Center
To contact us, please write to or call:
Toastmaster Inc.
Toastmaster Inc.
P.O. Box 6916
708 South Missouri Street
Macon, MO 63552
Columbia, MO 65205-6916
1 (800) 947-3744
Email: consumer_relations@toastmaster.com
Limitation of Remedies: No representative or person is authorized to assume for us any other liability in connection
with the sale of our products. There shall be no claims for defects or failure of performance or product failure under
any theory of tort, contract or commercial law including, but not limited to negligence, gross negligence, strict liability,
breach of warranty and breach of contract. Repair, replacement or refund shall be the sole remedy of the purchaser
under this warranty, and in no event shall we be liable for any incidental or consequential damages, losses or
expenses. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Legal Rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
© 2002 Toastmaster Inc.
All Rights Reserved
P/ N 60997
Printed in China
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Keep Dated Sales Receipts for Warranty Service.
Keep this booklet. Record the following for reference:
Date purchased _______________________________________________
Model number _______________________________________________
Date code (stamped on bottom)________________________________
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