Cuisinart Popcorn Poppers CPM 900BKA User Manual

INSTRUCTION AND  
RECIPE BOOKLET  
CPM-900BKA  
EasyPop Popcorn Maker  
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.  
 
PARTS AND FEATURES  
1. Measuring Cup  
1
2
½-cup capacity  
2. Bowl Cap  
3. Serving Bowl  
Plastic serving bowl with built-in  
ventilation, bowl cover and handles  
4. Removable Popping Plate Assembly  
Dishwasher-safe popping plate  
5. Handles with Safety Interlocks for Plate  
3
Cool-touch handles for popping plate  
6. Plate Locking Levers  
Assures popping plate is secured to  
the base  
7. Rotation Shaft  
Turns stirring rod  
8. Handles  
Side handles in base  
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9. Base  
4
5
6
Elegant stainless steel base  
10. On/Off Switch  
Power activation  
BEFORE THE FIRST USE  
Remove all packaging and any promotional  
labels or stickers from your popcorn maker.  
Be sure that all parts (listed above, Parts and  
Features) of your new popcorn maker have  
been included before discarding any  
packaging materials. You may want to keep  
the box and packing materials for use at a  
later date. Keep all plastic bags away from  
children  
Before using your Cuisinart® EasyPop  
Popcorn Maker for the first time, remove all  
protective paper and wrapping. Wipe  
housing and internal chamber with a damp  
cloth to remove any dust from the warehouse  
or shipping.  
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CORD INSTRUCTIONS  
1. A short power supply cord is provided to  
reduce the risk of becoming entangled in  
or tripping over a long cord.  
2. Extension cords may be used if care is  
exercised in their use.  
3. If an extension cord is used,  
A) The marked electrical rating of the  
extension cord should be at least as great  
as the electrical rating of the appliance.  
B) The longer cord should be arranged so  
that it will not drape over the countertop  
or tabletop where it can be pulled on by  
children or tripped over unintentionally.  
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popping plate, along with  
bowl handles together.  
Gently lift plate and bowl  
from the base (see fig.2).  
Turn over and place the  
bottom of bowl on a flat  
surface (see fig.3).  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Place the base of the appliance on a  
clean, flat surface. Caution: Do not let  
water or any other liquid drip into the  
base or on the heat shield.  
Fig. 4  
2. Popping plate must lock  
securely to base before  
unit will operate. Grip the  
locking levers up toward  
the handles of popping  
plate, which will open  
10. To avoid any burning  
of popcorn, flip the bowl  
as soon as popping is  
complete.  
11. Lift the popping plate off the bowl by its  
handles, and immediately return the plate  
to the base to cool (see fig.4).  
CAUTION: After popping, the plate is  
EXTREMELY HOT. Do not put fingers near  
the plate. After turning the bowl over to  
serve, simply return popping plate directly  
to the base.  
A slight odour or smoke may be evident  
as materials used in manufacturing are  
burned off internal parts. This is normal.  
the lock. Place the plate  
on the base (handles of  
Fig. 1  
popping plate should be centred just  
above the side handles on base, see Fig.1).  
Once locking levers are released, the  
popping plate should be locked to the base.  
NOTE: The unit will not operate if popping plate  
is not positioned correctly. Rotate plate very  
slightly back and forth until you feel the plate  
fall into place.  
3. Add approximately 2 teaspoons of  
cooking oil to popping plate (see Tips  
and Hints, next page, for recommended  
measurements). We recommend using  
vegetable or canola oil, but any type is  
suitable except olive oil.  
4. Add kernels to popping plate. We  
recommend 13 cup of kernels, especially  
if using premium popcorn. The  
12. Rotation shaft continues turning until unit  
is switched OFF manually.  
CLEANING AND  
MAINTENANCE  
Clean your popcorn maker after every use.  
Never immerse the base of the unit in water  
or let water drip inside. Do not use benzene,  
scrubbing brushes or chemical cleaners, as  
these will damage the unit. Use only a damp  
cloth to clean exterior of the base.  
Serving bowl – The serving bowl is fully  
immersible and dishwasher-safe. Do not  
clean plastic serving bowl with the scourer  
side of a sponge.  
Popping plate – Popping plate is fully  
immersible and dishwasher-safe. Do not use  
metal utensils as these will damage the  
surface. The popping plate and stirring  
rod stay assembled for cleaning.  
Do not put the popping plate in the dishwasher  
until it’s cool.  
measuring cup provided is ½-cup  
capacity, and also clearly marked for  
1
3
cup. See Tips and Hints, next page.  
5. Place the inverted bowl  
on top of the popping  
plate.  
6. Plug the power cord into  
a standard electrical  
outlet.  
7. Turn the power switch to  
ON.  
Fig. 2  
8. The stirring rod will rotate  
and cooking will begin.  
9. When the popcorn has  
finished popping, turn  
the unit off. Place cap on  
bowl (before seasoning).  
Grasp the locking lever  
against handles of  
Fig. 3  
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TIPS AND HINTS  
POPCORN AMOUNTS  
SEASONING SUGGESTIONS  
Cheese  
Taco seasoning  
Chili powders  
Hot sauce  
Vegetable  
Popped  
Popcorn  
Kernels  
Oil  
Packaged sauces  
Soy sauce  
Italian seasoning and herbs  
Approximately  
6 cups popped  
popcorn  
¼ cup  
1½ teaspoons  
2 teaspoons  
1 tablespoon  
Approximately  
8 cups popped  
popcorn  
Butter/Seasoning ratios for popcorn  
1
3
cup  
2 tablespoons melted butter for ¼ cup  
unpopped kernels, and a minimum of 1  
teaspoon of seasoning  
3 tablespoons melted butter for 13 cup  
unpopped kernels, and a minimum of 2  
teaspoons of seasoning  
Approximately  
10 cups popped  
popcorn  
½ cup  
4 tablespoons melted butter for ½ cup  
unpopped kernels, and a minimum of 2½  
teaspoons to a tablespoon of seasoning  
The amount of seasoning depends on the  
intensity of the ingredients you are using –  
it is important to let your taste be your guide.  
Note: Premium popcorns have larger  
kernels, resulting in a higher yield of popcorn.  
If using premium popcorn, the yield of popped  
popcorn will be about 1 cup greater than  
stated above.  
Note: DO NOT use more than 13 cup of  
unpopped kernels when using premium  
popcorn.  
The seasoning possibilities for popcorn are  
endless. Just add melted butter and your  
favourite seasonings to a bowl of popcorn.  
With toppings added, popped popcorn  
will become much crisper and the flavours  
become more intense if it is heated with  
desired toppings in a 150°C oven for about 15  
to 20 minutes before serving. For best results,  
heat it on a baking sheet that you have lined  
with foil and sprayed with cooking oil.  
Note: Serving bowl should not be put  
into oven.  
It is very important to use fresh popcorn.  
If your popcorn is old, the kernels will not  
fully pop and/or it may take a long time for  
them to pop.  
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RECIPES  
Southwestern Popcorn  
Cheesy Popcorn  
Makes sixteen ½-cup servings  
Variation 1  
8
cups popped popcorn  
Makes sixteen ½-cup servings  
3
½
¼
tablespoons unsalted butter  
cup grated Parmesan cheese  
teaspoon kosher salt  
8
½
3
1
1
cups popped popcorn  
cup toasted pumpkin seeds  
tablespoons unsalted butter  
teaspoon chili powder  
teaspoon paprika  
Place the popcorn in a large mixing bowl.  
Melt the butter in a small skillet and stir in  
the cheese and salt. Pour butter mixture over  
popcorn and toss to coat evenly. Serve.  
½
¼
teaspoon kosher salt  
teaspoon dried oregano  
teaspoon granulated garlic  
teaspoon cayenne pepper  
Nutritional information per ½-cup serving:  
Calories 50 (70% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 1g • fat 4g  
• sat. fat 2g • chol. 8mg • sod. 56mg • calc. 34mg • fibre 0g  
¼
1
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Place popcorn and pepitas in large mixing  
bowl. Melt the butter in a small skillet. Stir in  
the spices. Cook spices for about 2 minutes to  
release flavours. Pour butter over popcorn and  
toss to coat evenly. Serve.  
Variation 2  
8
cups popped popcorn  
3
tablespoons unsalted butter  
1½  
tablespoons packaged cheese  
sauce mix  
Nutritional information per ½-cup serving:  
Calories 69 (66% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 3g • fat 5g  
• sat. fat 2g • chol. 6mg • sod. 45mg • calc. 5mg • fibre 1g  
Place the popcorn in a large mixing bowl.  
Melt the butter in a small skillet and stir in the  
cheese sauce mix. Pour butter mixture over  
popcorn and toss to coat evenly. Serve.  
Wasabi Popcorn  
Makes sixteen ½-cup servings  
Nutritional information per ½-cup serving:  
Calories 34 (63% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 1g • fat 2g  
• sat. fat 1g • chol. 6mg • sod. 31mg • calc. 3mg • fibre 0g  
8
3
½
½
cups popped popcorn  
tablespoons butter  
teaspoon wasabi powder  
teaspoon salt  
Asian Style Popcorn  
Makes sixteen ½-cup servings  
Place the popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Melt  
the butter in a small skillet. Stir in the wasabi  
and salt and cook for about 3 minutes. Pour  
wasabi butter over popcorn and toss to coat  
evenly. Serve.  
8
3
1½  
½
cups popped popcorn  
tablespoons unsalted butter  
tablespoons soy sauce  
teaspoon sesame oil  
Nutritional information per ½-cup serving:  
Calories 38 (72% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 3g  
• sat. fat 1g • chol. 6mg • sod. 74mg • calc. 1mg • fibre 0g  
Place the popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Melt  
the butter in a small skillet and stir in the soy  
sauce and sesame oil. Pour soy butter over  
popcorn and toss to coat evenly. Serve.  
Nutritional information per ½-cup serving:  
Calories 38 (70% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 3g  
• sat. fat 1g • chol. 6g • sod. 97mg • calc. 1mg • fibre 0g  
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Insert the metal chopping blade into a food  
processor. With the machine running, drop  
the garlic down the small feed tube. Once  
the garlic is processed, drop the Parmesan  
down the small feed tube. Process for about  
10 seconds. Scrape the work bowl and add  
the basil and salt. Process for another 5 to 10  
seconds. With machine running, pour olive  
oil down small feed tube. Allow machine to  
run until mixture is emulsified, about 15 to 20  
seconds.  
Curry Popcorn  
Makes sixteen ½-cup servings  
8
3
2
½
½
cups popped popcorn  
tablespoons unsalted butter  
teaspoons curry powder  
teaspoon turmeric  
teaspoon kosher salt  
pinch cayenne pepper  
Place popcorn in large mixing bowl. Melt the  
butter in a small skillet. Stir in the spices and  
cook for about 2 minutes to release flavours.  
Pour butter over popcorn and toss to coat  
evenly. Serve.  
Popcorn Snack Mix  
Makes about sixteen ½-cup servings  
Nutritional information per ½-cup serving:  
Calories 37 (69% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 3g  
• sat. fat 1g • chol. 6mg • sod. 42mg • calc. 2mg • fibre 1g  
6
1
cups popped popcorn  
cup mini pretzels or pretzel sticks  
cup peanuts  
cup roasted mixed nuts  
tablespoons unsalted butter  
teaspoon paprika  
¾
¾
4
½
½
¼
½
Pesto Popcorn  
Makes sixteen ½-cup servings  
teaspoon kosher salt  
teaspoon granulated garlic  
teaspoon Worcestershire sauce  
dash hot sauce  
8
3
4
cups popped popcorn  
tablespoons unsalted butter  
tablespoons prepared pesto  
(see recipe below)  
Preheat oven to 150°C.  
Place the popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Melt  
the butter in a small skillet and stir in prepared  
pesto. Pour pesto butter over popcorn and  
toss to coat evenly. Serve.  
Prepare a sheet tray by lining it with foil; spray  
with cooking spray.  
Place the popcorn, pretzels, and nuts in a large  
mixing bowl. Melt the butter in a small skillet  
and stir in the spices, Worcestershire and hot  
sauces. Pour butter mixture over  
Nutritional information per ½-cup serving:  
Calories 50 (77% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 1g • fat 4g  
• sat. fat 2g • chol. 6mg • sod. 23mg • calc. 9mg • fibre 0g  
popcorn and toss to coat evenly.  
Pesto  
Pour mix onto prepared sheet tray. Bake for  
about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve.  
Makes about ¾ cup  
Nutritional information per ½-cup serving:  
Calories 135 (50% from fat) • carb. 14g • pro. 3g • fat 7g  
• sat. fat 2g • chol. 8mg • sod. 283mg • calc. 8mg • fibre 1g  
1
small clove garlic  
30g  
Parmesan cheese,  
cut into 2.5cm cubes  
cups packed fresh basil  
teaspoon kosher salt  
cup extra virgin olive oil  
3
1
½
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Pour popcorn mixture out onto prepared sheet  
pan and place in preheated oven. Bake for  
about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.  
Buffalo Style Popcorn  
Makes sixteen ½-cup servings  
Allow to cool and then break pieces up to  
serve.  
8
3
1½  
¼
cups popped popcorn  
tablespoons unsalted butter  
tablespoons hot sauce  
teaspoon cider vinegar  
To make popcorn balls:  
Bring the butter, sugar, corn syrup mixture to  
132°–135°C. Follow the instructions as above:  
add the vanilla and baking soda, pour evenly  
over popcorn and nuts. Instead of placing in  
the oven, grease your hands well with butter  
and form the popcorn into balls. Be careful as  
the caramel is hot. Place on a lined baking tray  
and allow to cool completely. Once cool, serve  
or store individually wrapped in plastic.  
Place popcorn in large mixing bowl. Melt the  
butter in a small skillet and stir in the hot sauce  
and vinegar. Pour butter over popcorn and  
toss to coat evenly. Serve.  
Nutritional information per ½-cup serving:  
Calories 31 (66% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 2g  
• sat. fat 1g • chol. 6mg • sod. 68mg • calc. 1mg • fibre 0g  
Nutritional information per ½-cup serving:  
Calories 178 (51% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 3g • fat 11g  
• sat. fat 4g • chol. 12mg • sod. 25 mg  
• calc. 28mg • fibre 1g  
Caramel-Nut Popcorn  
Makes eighteen to twenty ½-cup servings  
8
cups popped popcorn  
cup whole almonds  
cup roasted cashews  
cup macadamia nuts  
cup unsalted butter  
cup light corn syrup  
cup brown sugar  
½
½
½
½
½
1
Peanut Butter Popcorn  
Makes sixteen ½-cup servings  
8
cups popped popcorn  
cup light corn syrup  
cup granulated sugar  
cup unsalted butter  
cup peanut butter  
½
½
½
½
1
¼
teaspoon pure vanilla extract  
teaspoon baking soda  
Preheat oven to 150°C.  
Preheat oven to 150°C.  
Prepare a sheet tray by lining it with foil; spray  
with cooking spray.  
Prepare a sheet tray by lining it with foil; spray  
with cooking spray.  
Place popcorn and nuts in a large mixing bowl  
that has also been sprayed with cooking spray. Place popcorn in a large mixing bowl that has  
Reserve.  
also been sprayed with cooking spray and  
reserve.  
Place the butter, corn syrup, and brown sugar  
in a 3 litre saucepan over high heat. Bring  
mixture to a boil. Using a candy thermometer,  
bring mixture to 135°C, and remove pan  
from heat. Stir in vanilla and baking soda  
very carefully, as caramel can sputter when  
ingredients are added.  
Place the corn syrup, sugar, and butter in a  
3 litre saucepan over high heat. Bring  
mixture to a boil. Using a candy thermometer,  
bring mixture to 132°C, and remove pan from  
heat. Stir in peanut butter very carefully, as  
caramel can sputter when ingredients are  
added.  
Pour mixture over popcorn and nuts and toss  
immediately with a heatproof spatula.  
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Pour mixture over popcorn and toss  
Nutty Caramel Chocolate  
Popcorn Bark  
immediately with a heatproof spatula. Pour  
popcorn mixture out onto prepared sheet pan  
and place in preheated oven. Bake for about  
45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.  
Makes about 18–20 servings  
8
1
cups popped popcorn  
cup mixed roasted nuts  
cup unsalted butter  
cup light corn syrup  
cup brown sugar  
cup granulated sugar  
teaspoon vanilla extract  
teaspoon baking soda  
cups semisweet chocolate morsels  
Allow to cool and then break pieces up to  
serve.  
½
1
½
½
1
Nutritional information per ½-cup serving:  
Calories 137 (54% from fat) • carb. 14g • pro. 2g • fat 8g  
• sat. fat 4g • chol. 12mg • sod. 36mg • calc. 8mg • fibre 0g  
Chocolate Popcorn  
Makes sixteen ½-cup servings  
¼
3
Preheat oven to 150°C.  
8
1
4
½
½
1
cups popped popcorn  
cup roasted peanuts  
tablespoons unsalted butter  
cup corn syrup  
cup granulated sugar  
cup semisweet chocolate chips  
teaspoon pure vanilla extract  
Prepare a sheet tray by lining it with foil; spray  
with cooking spray.  
Place popcorn and nuts in a large mixing bowl  
that has also been sprayed with cooking spray.  
Reserve.  
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Place the butter, corn syrup, brown sugar  
and granulated sugar in a 3 litre saucepan  
over high heat. Bring mixture to a boil. Using  
a candy thermometer, bring mixture to 135°C  
and remove pan from heat. Very carefully stir in  
vanilla and baking soda.  
Preheat oven to 150°C.  
Prepare a sheet tray by lining it with foil; spray  
with cooking spray.  
Place popcorn and nuts in a large mixing bowl  
that has also been sprayed with cooking spray.  
Reserve.  
Pour mixture over popcorn and nuts and toss  
immediately with a heatproof spatula. Pour  
popcorn mixture out onto prepared sheet pan  
and place in preheated oven. Bake for about  
45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.  
Place the butter, corn syrup, and sugar in a  
3 litre saucepan over high heat. Bring  
mixture to a boil. Once all the sugar is melted,  
and about 5 minutes after mixture comes to a  
boil, stir in chocolate chips and vanilla, stirring  
until chocolate is melted. Pour mixture over  
popcorn and nuts and stir to coat as evenly  
as possible. Pour popcorn and chocolate into  
prepared sheet tray.  
Place chocolate in a double boiler to melt.  
When the popcorn has cooled slightly, drizzle  
the melted chocolate over it.  
Allow to cool completely so that the chocolate  
hardens, and then break into pieces to serve.  
Bake for 1 hour, stirring mixture every  
15 minutes or so.  
Nutritional information per ½-cup serving:  
Calories 323 (48% from fat) • carb. 41g • pro. 2g • fat 18g  
• sat. fat 8g • chol. 24mg • sod. 40mg  
Once cool, break popcorn up into pieces  
and serve.  
• calc. 17mg • fibre 4g  
Nutritional information per ½-cup serving:  
Calories 158 (41% from fat) • carb. 22g • pro. 2g • fat 7g  
• sat. fat 2g • chol. 0g • sod. 6mg • calc. 8mg • fibre 3g  
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BEFORE RETURNING YOUR  
CUISINART® PRODUCT  
WARRANTY  
If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart®  
product, we suggest that you call our Cuisinart® Service  
Centre at AUST 1800 808 971 NZ 0800 435 000 before  
returning the product serviced. If servicing is needed, a  
Representative can confirm whether the product is under  
warranty and direct you to the nearest service location.  
LIMITED THREE-YEAR  
WARRANTY  
This warranty is available to consumers only. You are  
a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® EasyPop Popcorn  
Maker that was purchased at retail for personal, family  
or household use. Except as otherwise required under  
applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or  
other commercial purchasers or owners.  
Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced  
by someone other than Cuisinart's Authorised Service  
Centre, please remind the servicer to call our Consumer  
Service Centre at 1800 808 971 (AUST) or 0800 437 000  
(NZ) to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the  
product is serviced with the correct parts, and the product  
is still under warranty.  
We warrant that your Cuisinart® EasyPop Popcorn Maker  
will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under  
normal home use for 3 years from the date of original  
purchase.  
We suggest you complete and return the enclosed product  
registration card promptly to facilitate verification of the  
date of original purchase. However, return of the product  
registration card does not eliminate the need for the  
consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in  
order to obtain the warranty benefits. In the event that you  
do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for  
purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.  
If your Cuisinart® EasyPop Popcorn Maker should prove  
to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair  
it, or if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty  
service, simply call our toll-free number  
1800 808 971 (AUST) or 0800 435 000 (NZ) for additional  
information from our Customer Service Representatives,  
or send the defective product to Customer Service at  
Cuisinart., Reply Paid: 1115 Pymble BC NSW 2073  
Please be sure to include your return address, daytime  
phone number, description of the product defect, product  
model number (located on bottom of product), original  
date of purchase, and any other information pertinent to  
the product’s return.  
Your Cuisinart® EasyPop Popcorn Maker has been  
manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been  
designed for use with the authorised accessories and  
replacement parts.  
This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages  
caused by accessories, replacement parts, or repair  
service other than those that have been authorised by  
Cuisinart.  
This warranty does not cover any damage caused by  
accident, misuse, shipment or other ordinary household  
use.  
This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential  
damages.  
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NOTES  
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