®
PowerPop
microwave multi-popper
Your Presto® PowerPop®
microwave multi-popper is
designed to make popcorn just
the way you like it — with oil,
without oil, and even butter
flavored.
See page 4 step 3 for easy
preparation instructions.
©2004 by National Presto Industries, Inc.
INSTRUCTIONS
The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage when using this appliance, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions. Do not leave unit unattended while in use.
2. Do not place in microwave oven unless covered.
3. Use caution when touching hot surfaces. Unit and PowerCup® concentrator become hot during popping.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Do not operate in the event the appliance malfunctions or is damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the
Presto Factory Service Department or to the nearest Presto Authorized Service Station for examination, repair,
or adjustment (see page 7).
6. The use of attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may damage the unit or cause inju-
ries.
7. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
8. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is for household use only
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How To Use
Follow these easy steps:
Step 1
Attach the popping bowl to the PowerBase™ concentrator by positioning the pop-
ping bowl locking tabs in the grooves on the PowerBase™ concentrator, Fig. A.
Rotate the popping bowl clockwise or counter-clockwise until it locks into place.
The bowl’s tabs will be underneath the base’s locking tabs.
Step 2
Place a Presto® PowerCup® concentrator in the popping bowl. Be certain you are
using only one concentrator (concentrators may occasionally stick together). Push
it down, so it is seated tightly against the bottom of the inside of the popping bowl.
Important: Use only genuine Presto® PowerCup® concentrators. Use of any
other concentrator or microwave crisping paper will damage your Presto®
PowerPop® multi-popper.
Base
Locking Tab
Bowl
Locking Tab
Groove
Fig. A
Step 3
Step 4
For oil popped corn, pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil onto the concentrator,
Fig. B. Add 1⁄3 cup popping corn, Fig. C. If desired, sprinkle with salt. See recipe variations on pages 5 through 7.
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For corn similar to air popped corn (without oil), pour ⁄3 cup popping corn onto the concentrator, Fig. C. It is not
recommended that salt be added prior to popping as it will not stick to the corn.
For butter flavored popcorn, pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter flavored oil onto the concentrator. Add 1⁄3 cup popping
corn, Fig. C. If desired, sprinkle with salt.
Put the cover on the popping
bowl and place in the center
of the microwave oven. All
microwave ovens do not cook
alike, causing cooking time to
vary. Popcorn will usually be
done in 2 to 5 minutes. Do not
use “Popcorn Setting” if your
microwave has this feature.
For the first use, set microwave
timer for 5 minutes and begin
Fig. B
popping at full power (High).
Listen carefully. When pop-
Fig. C
ping slows to approximately 2 to 3 seconds between pops, stop microwave. If more or less time is necessary, adjust
timer accordingly for your next batch of popcorn. Do not overcook as popcorn will scorch. Never leave microwave
oven unattended during popping. Note: When using 1⁄3 cup premium yellow popcorn, the popped corn may push the
cover up at the end of popping. This is normal.
Step 5
Step 6
Use the popping bowl carrying handle to carefully remove popper from microwave oven. Carefully lift the cover toward
you to keep any steam away from you. Serve popcorn in popping bowl or pour into another bowl if you would like to
make additional batches of popcorn.
Caution: Some hot oil residue may remain in the bottom of the bowl after popping; use caution when pouring popcorn
into another bowl as the residue could drip out and cause burns. The PowerCup® concentrator becomes very hot dur-
ing popping. Use a tongs to remove a hot concentrator or allow concentrator to cool before handling.
Before popping additional batches, wipe the PowerCup® concentrator with a damp cloth to remove remaining salt and
oil. Because microwave function varies, some microwave ovens perform better when allowed to cool 10 to 15 minutes
before popping additional batches of corn.
Helpful Hints
❖ This popper is designed to pop all kinds of popcorn -- yellow, white, baby rice, and premium brands. Try different brands to find
the one you like best. Yellow popcorn generally pops into larger kernels than white.
❖ Always use fresh popcorn. Fresh popcorn pops into larger kernels and with more consistency than older dried out corn.
❖ You can vary the amount of popcorn popped. Since the popping bowl has a 3-quart capacity, you can pop as much as 1⁄3 cup of
premium yellow popcorn. For other types of corn that produce smaller kernels, a heaping 1⁄3 cup is recommended. If you want
just a little popcorn, you can pop as little as a tablespoon of corn. When popping small amounts, make sure you monitor popping
closely as popping will be completed faster than normal.
❖ Because of its fine texture, popcorn salt works best. It is available at most grocery stores. Table salt works well too, however.
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❖ You can use any kind of cooking oil (corn, vegetable, peanut, olive, canola, sesame etc.) or any kind of solid shortening or lard
in the popper. No more than 2 tablespoons should be used for any batch of popcorn. Feel free to mix oils or shortenings. Butter
and margarine may be used. When cooked at high temperatures, like those in the microwave popper, butter and margarine both
tend to brown, imparting a different, but delicious flavor.
❖ You can preseason your corn by adding salt and other fine powdered seasonings to the oil prior to popping. Avoid the use, how-
ever, of cheese powders or powders made with granulated sugar or chocolate, as they tend to burn. They may be added to corn
after popping. See recipes on pages 5 through 7.
❖ If you want oil flavored popcorn, but don’t want the added fat or calories that oil gives you, either before or after popping, spray
popcorn with a no-stick cooking spray. This will give you a hint of oil flavor and will also allow salts and other seasonings to
stick to the popcorn better. For a hint of butter flavored popcorn, use the butter flavored sprays.
❖ If you like extra butter or margarine on your popcorn, you can add more after popping. Simply place a few 1⁄8-inch pats of butter/
margarine on the popped corn, cover popper, and reinsert in the microwave oven for approximately 20 seconds. Butter/margarine
will melt and can then be mixed through.
❖ You can enjoy the taste of theater popcorn with less harmful fats by using a butter flavored oil, like Orville Redenbacher’s®
Gourmet® Buttery Flavor® Popping Oil.
Questions and Answers
1. Sometimes I get a lot of unpopped kernels and scorched corn. Why?
A number of things may be causing this:
a. You may have forgotten to use the PowerBase™ concentrator or PowerCup® concentrator. Quality of popped corn will
diminish if the PowerBase™ concentrator or PowerCup® concentrator are not both used.
b. Your PowerCup® concentrator needs to be replaced.
c. You were not using the High setting on your microwave oven.
d. Your microwave oven may have areas where microwave energy is not evenly distributed. Next time you use the popper,
try positioning the popper in a different location inside the microwave oven.
e. Your microwave oven and the Presto® popper do not work together. Presto’s engineers tested a wide variety of mi-
crowave ovens in the design phase of the unit and did not find a microwave oven, in which the popper fit, which did
not perform superbly. It is possible, however, that an oven exists which does not work well with the popper. Presto
would be very interested if you have such an oven. Please write or call Presto if you believe this is the case.
2. How many unpopped kernels are considered normal for a batch of popped corn?
The number of unpopped kernels will vary depending on the quality and freshness of the corn used, the microwave oven
used, and the condition of the PowerCup® concentrator. If the instructions are followed correctly, as indicated on page
3, on the first use you will usually get anywhere from 1 unpopped kernel to 1 teaspoon unpopped kernels. Fresh corn
and premium corn will give you the best results. You should always get fewer unpopped kernels than microwave bagged
corn. If you consistently get a lot of unpopped kernels, review this Question and Answer section.
3. How many batches of popcorn should I be able to pop with each PowerCup® concentrator?
The number of uses will vary from microwave to microwave. When popping with oil, you should be able to make up to
12 batches with each concentrator. When popping without oil, you should be able to make up to 24 batches with each
concentrator.
4. After the initial use, the PowerCup® concentrator looks dark and discolored. Should I continue to use it?
Yes. The concentrator does discolor after use and will become more discolored the more you use it. The discoloration is
normal and does not affect popping.
5. What can I do to maximize the number of uses I get out of each PowerCup® concentrator when popping with oil?
After each use, wipe concentrator with a damp cloth to remove salt and oil residue. Do not soak concentrator in water or
use abrasives to clean it. Always remove concentrator from popping bowl before coating popcorn with toppings, such as
caramel sauce.
6. There is oil residue, salt, and other seasonings on the concentrator after I make salted or flavored popcorn. May I
wash the concentrator?
As water tends to cause the layers of the PowerCup® concentrator to separate, washing is not recommended. Between
batches, oil and salt residue can be easily removed by wiping the concentrator with a damp cloth. Prior to storage for later
uses or after making flavored popcorn, you may feel a more complete cleaning is needed. You may rinse the concentrator
under warm water and gently wipe away any food residue. Do not scrub or use abrasives. To remove excess moisture
from the concentrator, pat dry with a towel prior to storing in your popper.
Note: Do not attempt to dry the concentrator in the microwave. Drying in the microwave will damage both the concen-
trator and popper.
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7. How will I know when my PowerCup® concentrator needs to be replaced?
If you notice you are getting more unpopped kernels than usual, it is time to replace the concentrator.
Important: Always replace the concentrator immediately if the top layer is torn or cracked.
8. The PowerPop® popper fits in my microwave oven only when I remove the glass tray or turntable. Is it safe to use the
microwave without the tray or turntable?
No. If your microwave oven comes with a glass tray or turntable, it should never be operated without the tray or turntable
in place. Use without the tray or turntable results in short PowerCup® concentrator life. It will also damage the popper
and could destroy your microwave oven.
9. Sometimes I find the PowerCup® concentrator on top of the popped corn with numerous unpopped kernels underneath.
What has happened?
Unpopped kernels were under the concentrator prior to popping, or the concentrator was not positioned tightly against
the bottom of the popping bowl enabling unpopped kernels to slip under the concentrator during popping. When those
kernels popped, they pushed the concentrator up, allowing more unpopped kernels to fall underneath the concentrator.
Always make sure your concentrator is seated tightly against the bottom of the popping bowl and that all of the kernels
are on the concentrator before you begin popping.
10. It seems when I make multiple batches of popcorn, each batch takes longer to pop. Why?
As the cavity of any microwave oven gets hotter, the oven becomes less efficient. Thus, if you are making multiple batches
of corn, you might wish to allow the microwave to cool slightly between batches.
11. Although I am getting great popping performance, sometimes the corn is scorched. What is causing this?
a. You may be microwaving the corn for too long. Remember that when popping slows to 2 to 3 seconds between pops,
the popper should be removed from the microwave oven.
b. You are using seasonings for flavored corn which burn during popping. For future batches, sprinkle those seasonings
on after the corn has popped. If the seasonings are not in fine powder form, they may also burn.
Care, Cleaning, and Storage
The popping bowl and cover are dishwasher safe or they can be washed in warm, sudsy water and rinsed and dried thor-
oughly. Do not immerse the PowerBase™ concentrator in water or other liquids. Wipe the PowerBase™ concentrator with a
damp cloth. If the PowerBase™ concentrator is immersed accidentally, you will need to place the base in an upright position
and allow it to drain before use.
If popping corn with oil and salt, wipe the PowerCup® concentrator with a damp cloth after each use to remove oil and salt
residue. Do not scrub the concentrator with abrasives or soak in water.
Store concentrator inside of popping bowl and use for your next batch of popcorn.
Recipes
Traditional Popcorn
11⁄2 tablespoons cooking oil
⁄
2
teaspoon salt
1
1
⁄
3
cup popcorn
Pour oil on PowerCup® concentrator in popping bowl. Add popcorn and sprinkle with salt.
Cover popper and place in center of microwave oven. Set timer for 5 minutes (see page
3, step 4). Cook on high power until rapid popping slows to 2 to 3 seconds between pops.
Carefully remove popper from oven and cover from popper.
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Onion and Garlic Popcorn
11⁄2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1
⁄
cup popcorn
3
1 teaspoon onion powder
Pour oil on PowerCup® concentrator in popping bowl. Add popcorn and sprinkle with sea-
sonings. Cover popper and place in center of microwave oven. Set timer for 5 minutes (see
page 3, step 4). Cook on high power until rapid popping slows to 2 to 3 seconds between
pops. Carefully remove popper from oven and cover from popper.
Create Your Own Flavored Popcorn
To create your own flavored popcorn, choose and combine ingredients from the following
lists. Pick foods having compatible flavors. The amounts given are approximate. Use your
imagination and enjoy!
Start with...
1 tablespoon to 1⁄3 cup...
Yellow popcorn
White popcorn
Add up to 2 tablespoons of...
Cooking oil
Flavored oil
Solid shortening
Flavored solid shortening
Lard
Butter/Margarine
Note: When cooked at high temperatures, like those in the microwave popper, butter and margarine both tend to
brown, imparting a different, but delicious flavor.
(Or a combination of the above.)
Prior to popping, sprinkle with up to 1 teaspoon of...
Buttery Flavored Salt
Celery Salt
Garlic Salt
Garlic Powder
Hickory Flavored Salt
Italian Seasoning
Jalapeño Salt
Mexican Seasoning
Onion Salt
Onion Powder
Popcorn Salt
Salt
Seasoned Salt
After popping corn, sprinkle on...
Cheese Powder
Chili Powder
Cinnamon
Onion and Garlic Seasoning
Powdered Sugar
Sugar Substitute
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Taco Flavoring
Note: Flavors are enhanced as the popcorn cools. Store flavored corn in an airtight
container to further enhance flavor.
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Caramel Corn
1
⁄
cup popcorn
2 tablespoons +
3
●
●
●
●
●
●
1 teaspoon corn syrup
1
1
1
⁄
⁄
cup brown sugar
cup butter
⁄
teaspoon salt
teaspoon baking soda
2
4
1
⁄
4
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Place popcorn on PowerCup® concentrator in popping bowl. Cover popper and place in
center of microwave oven. Set timer for 5 minutes (see page 3, step 4). Cook on high power
until rapid popping slows to 2 to 3 seconds between pops. Carefully remove popper from
oven and cover from popper. Pour popped corn into a large bowl and set aside.
Combine remaining ingredients except baking soda in a 2 quart microwavable bowl. Mi-
crowave 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every minute until it boils. Microwave 1 minute more. Stir
in baking soda. Pour syrup mixture over popped corn and stir to distribute. Place on waxed
paper and cool.
Consumer Service Information
If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto® appliance or need parts for your appliance, call our Con-
sumer Service Department weekdays between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM (Central Time) at 1-800-877-0441 or write:
NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Consumer Service Department
3925 N. Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
You may also email your inquiries to [email protected]. Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone, letter,
or email. When writing, please include a phone number and a time when you can be reached during weekdays if possible.
Any maintenance required for this product, other than normal household care and cleaning should be performed by our Fac-
tory Service Department or any Presto Authorized Service Station. Be sure to indicate date of purchase and a description of
defect when sending an appliance for repair. Send appliances for repair to:
CANTON SALES AND STORAGE CO.
Presto Factory Service Department
555 Matthews Drive, Canton, MS 39046-0529
Appliances may also be repaired at any Authorized Service Station. Check your yellow pages for Service Stations near
you.
The Presto Factory Service Department and Presto Authorized Service Stations are equipped to service all PRESTO® ap-
pliances and supply genuine PRESTO® parts. Genuine PRESTO® replacement parts are manufactured to the same exacting
quality standards as PRESTO® appliances and are engineered specifically to function properly with its appliances. Presto
can only guarantee the quality and performance of genuine PRESTO® parts. “Look-alikes” might not be of the same quality
or function in the same manner. To ensure that you are buying genuine PRESTO® replacement parts, look for the PRESTO®
trademark.
PRESTO® Limited Warranty
This quality PRESTO® appliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance under
normal household use. Presto pledges to the original owner that should there be any defects in material or workman-
ship during the first two years after purchase, we will repair or replace it at our option. Our pledge does not apply
to damage caused by shipping. To obtain service under the warranty, return this PRESTO® appliance, shipping
prepaid, to the Factory Service Department or to the nearest Presto Authorized Service Station. When returning a
product, please include a description of the defect and indicate the date the appliance was purchased.
We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this PRESTO® appliance and ask that you read and follow
the instructions enclosed. Failure to follow instructions, damage caused by improper replacement parts, abuse,
or misuse will void this pledge. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. This is Presto’s personal pledge to you and is being made in place of all other express
warranties.
NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
U.S. Patents 5,397,879; 5,695,673; and D360,102. Registrada Mexico No. 7722
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How to obtain additional Presto PowerCup concentrators
Presto® PowerCup® concentrators should be available wherever Presto® PowerPop® poppers are sold. You may also order
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Central Time) and have your credit card number and expiration date ready*.
Order toll-free: 1-800-995-9960
Or if you prefer, complete the order form below and mail it to the address shown.
SAVE THIS PORTION WITH YOUR INSTRUCTION BOOK
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Clip and Mail to:
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P.O. Box 1212
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U.S.A.
Please send me the following:
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Cost
______ Package(s) of 8 Presto® PowerCup® Concentrators
(Part 09964) @ $1.58** (U.S. dollars) each package . . . . . . . . . . . . $ _________
1.00
Postage and handling (U.S. only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ _________
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