Using any part other than genuine Star factory supplied parts relieves the
manufacturer of all liability.
Star reserves the right to change specications and product design without
notice. Such revisions do not entitle the buyer to corresponding changes,
improvements, additions or replacements for previously purchased
equipment.
Due to periodic changes in designs, methods, procedures, policies and
regulations, the specications contained in this sheet are subject to change
without notice. While Star International Holdings Inc., Company exercises
good faith efforts to provide information that is accurate, we are not
responsible for errors or omissions in information provided or conclusions
reached as a result of using the specications. By using the information
provided, the user assumes all risks in connection with such use.
These symbols are intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance instructions in the manual
accompanying the appliance.
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
NOTICE
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
Contact your local authorized service agent for service or required maintenance.
Please record the model number, serial number, voltage and purchase date in the area below and have it
ready when you call to ensure a faster service.
Business 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
Hours:
Telephone: (314) 678-6303
Fax: (314) 781-2714
E-mail customerservice@star-mfg.com
Website: www.star-mfg.com
Mailing Address: Star International Holdings Inc., Company
10 Sunnen Drive
St. Louis, MO 63143
U.S.A
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
A
C
Star Manufacturing International Popcorn Machines
Galaxy Models: G8, G12, G14, and G18
B
ModelCapacityVoltageHzWattsAmps
G8
G12
8oz
(230g)
12oz
(340g)
G14
G18
2M-Y8351; Galaxy Popcorn Poppers
14oz
(400g)
18oz
(510g)
120V60173614.4
230V5015966.93
120V60213617.8
240V50/6021368.9
230V5019628.53
120V60241620.13
240V50/60241610
230V5022199.65
240V50/60281611.73
230V50258711.25
SPECIFICATIONS
Size
DepthWidthHigth
21.125”
(53.6 cm)
24.125”
(61.28 cm)
21.125”
(53.6 cm)
(90.17 cm)
28.125”
(71.44 cm)
IL2616
Weight
87 lbs
(39.5k)
35.5”
107 lbs
(48.6k)
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CAUTION
CAUTION
GENERAL INSTALLATION DATA
This equipment is designed and sold for commercial use only by personnel trained and experienced
in its operation and is not sold for consumer use in and around the home nor for use directly by the
general public in food service locations.
Before using your new equipment, read and understand all the instructions & labels associated with
the unit prior to putting it into operation. Make sure all people associated with its use understand the
units operation & safety before they use the unit.
All shipping containers should be checked for freight damage both visible and concealed. This
unit has been tested and carefully packaged to insure delivery of your unit in perfect condition. If
equipment is received in damaged condition, either apparent or concealed, a claim must be made
with the delivering carrier.
Concealed damage or loss - if damage or loss is not apparent until after equipment is unpacked, a
request for inspection of concealed damage must be made with carrier within 15 days. Be certain to
retain all contents plus external and internal packaging materials for inspection. The carrier will make
an inspection and will supply necessary claim forms.
INSTALLATION
Each machine has been properly wired and inspected at the factory for operation on the voltage and
type of current specied on the nameplate.
DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY OTHER TYPE OF CURRENT OR THE MACHINE WILL
BE SERIOUSLY DAMAGED.
A receptacle is furnished with the G12 120 volt and G14 120 volt popcorn machines.
We strongly recommend installation by a licensed electrician. The guarantee of this machine as
covered by the warranty does not apply if an improper installation has been made.
120 VOLT MACHINES
Machines with a nameplate stamped 120V, are equipped for operation on 120 volt 60 hertz AC single
phase service and must be connected to a separate 20 amp circuit with a 3 wire grounded, polarized
receptacle. NOTE: The G14 120V machine uses a 30 amp circuit.
240/230 VOLT MACHINES
Machines with a nameplate stamped 240V, are equipped for operation on 240 volt 50/60 hertz AC
single phase service. Machines with a nameplate stamped 230V, are equipped for operation on 230
volt 50 hertz AC single phase service. All must be connected to a separate 15 amp circuit with a 3
wire grounded, polarized receptacle.
2M-Y8351; Galaxy Popcorn Poppers
4
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The motor air exhaust holes located on top of the machine must be clear of any obstructions.
DO NOT COVER THESE AIR VENT HOLES AS SERIOUS DAMAGE WILL RESULT.
CAUTION
Make sure the corn drawer is in place on the machine before starting the popping
cycle.
1. Turn on both switches.
2. For the rst batch allow kettle to preheat for 5-7 minutes. No preheat is required after rst batch
is popped.
3. Add popping oil to kettle. Immediately add popcorn and seasoning salt and close kettle lid. For
best results, ratio is 1 part of oil to 4 parts of corn. Use measuring cups provided or proportioned
corn/oil packages. Contact your local Dealer for pre-portioned packages.
4. Immediately empty kettle when popping stops.
5. Repeat step 3 immediately or turn kettle off.
IMPORTANT
Turn kettle heat switch off when not popping!
Never pop corn without oil!
SWITCHES
The corn freshener and heat lamp switch controls the
bottom heating element and the top heat lamp. The
kettle heat switch controls the kettle heating element
& the corn agitator. This motor should be kept running
when there is corn in the kettle to prevent scorching or
burning.
All of the above switches are in the ON
position when they are lighted.
IL1031A
KETTLE
The kettle heating element is thermostatically controlled.
Thermostat adjustment should not be necessary since it has
been preset at the factory for the correct popping temperature.
Dump the kettle by turning the kettle handle counterclockwise
90° to release its latch and hold the handle in this position
while tipping the kettle and handle down (see Figure 1).
Do not leave the kettle heat & corn agitator switch "ON"
2M-Y8351; Galaxy Popcorn Poppers
CAUTION
(1) when the machine is not in use.
Do not immerse the kettle in water or allow water to come in contact with the heating
element.
Popping corn without oil in the kettle (a dry kettle) is not recommended.
Do not connect the machine to direct current (DC) since it is designed to operate on alternating
current (AC) only.
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CAUTION
KETTLE MAINTENANCE - CLEANING
After each popping period, wipe the inside and outside of the kettle
while it is warm (not hot) with a clean cloth. This is important to
keep salt and seasoning from forming a carbonized material which
not only lowers popping efciency but can cause excessive smoking
or damage the kettle.
Clean the inside and outside kettle shell including the covers and all
attached parts with warm water and mild soap or detergent solution
(see Figure 2).
DO NOT IMMERSE THE KETTLE IN WATER OR ALLOW WATER TO ENTER
THE KETTLE SHELL SINCE THIS WILL DAMAGE ELECTRICAL PARTS
INSIDE THE ASSEMBLY.
To remove the kettle:
Turn off all switches and allow the kettle to cool. Use heat insulating gloves to remove a hot kettle.
Disconnect the twist lock plug at the end of the kettle conduit from its receptacle. Turn the kettle
handle counterclockwise 90° to release its latch. Hold the handle in this position while tipping the
kettle and handle down and pushing up on the bottom of the kettle to remove it from the hooks
(see Figure 1).
To replace heat lamp:
Turn off all switches and allow kettle to cool to touch.
Remove the (1) screw holding the lamp shield and pull down
on lamp shield to remove it from the top liner. Replace the
heat lamp with the same type and wattage lamp. Do not
install a lamp higher in wattage than indicated on the label
located near the lamp socket (see Figure 3).
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
Contact the factory, a service representative, or a local service
company for service or required maintenance.
2M-Y8351; Galaxy Popcorn Poppers
6
2M-4497-2 11/21/14
The foregoing warranty is in lieu of any and all other warranties expressed or implied and constitutes the entire warranty.
FOR ASSISTANCE
Should you need any assistance regarding the Operation or Maintenance of any Star equipment; write, phone, fax or email our Service Department.
In all correspondence mention the Model number and the Serial number of your unit, and the voltage or type of gas you are using.
This unit has been tested for proper operation before leaving our plant to insure delivery of your unit in perfect condition. However, there are instances in which
the unit may be damaged in transit. In the event you discover any type of damage to your product upon receipt, you must immediately contact the transportation
company who delivered the item to you and initiate your claim with same. If this procedure is not followed, it may affect the warranty status of the unit.
LIMITED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY
All workmanship and material in Star products have a one (1) year limited warranty on parts & labor in the United States and Canada. Such warranty is limited
to the original purchaser only and shall be effective from the date the equipment is placed in service. Star's obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair
of defects without charge, by the factory authorized service agency or one of its sub-agencies. Models that are considered portable (see below) should be taken
to the closest Star service agency, transportation prepaid.
>
Star will not assume any responsibility for loss of revenue.
>
On all shipments outside the United States and Canada, see International Warranty.
*
The warranty period for the Ultra-Max, Hot Plates, Griddles, Charbroilers is (3) years parts & labor.
*
The warranty period for the Star-Max, Charbroilers, Griddles, Hot Plates, Fryers & Finishing Oven is (2) years parts & labor.
*
The warranty period for the JetStar six (6) ounce & Super JetStar eight (8) ounce series popcorn machines is two (2) years.
The warranty period for Dura-Tec coatings is one year under normal use and reasonable care. This warranty does not apply if damage occurs to
Dura-Teccoatingsfromimpropercleaning,maintenance,useofmetallicutensils,orabrasivecleaners,abrasivepads,productidentiersand
point-of-sale attachments, or any other non-food object tha comes in continuous contact with the roller coating. This warranty does not apply to the
“non-stick” properties of such materials.
>
This warranty does not apply to "Special Products" but to regular catalog items only. Star's warranty on "Special Products" is six (6) months on parts
and ninety (90) days on labor.
>
This warranty does not apply to any item that is disassembled or tampered with for any purpose other than repair by a Star Authorized Service Center or
the Service Center's sub-agency.
>
This warranty does not apply if damage occurs from improper installation, misuse, wrong voltage, wrong gas or operated contrary to the Installation and
Operating instructions.
>
This warranty is not valid on Conveyor Ovens unless a "start-up/check-out" has been performed by a Factory Authorized Technician.
PARTS WARRANTY
Parts that are sold to repair out of warranty equipment are warranted for ninety (90) days. The part only is warranted, the labor to replace the part is NOT warranted.
SERVICES NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY
PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
Star will not honor service bills that include travel time and mileage charges for servicing any products considered "Portable" including items listed below.
These products should be taken to the Service Agency for repair:
2. Mileage and travel time on portable equipment (see below)
3. Labor to replace such items that can be replaced easily during a daily cleaning
routine, ie; removable kettles on fryers, knobs, grease drawers on griddles, etc.
4. Installation of equipment
5. Damagesduetoimproperinstallation
6. Damages from abuse or misuse
7. Operated contrary to the Operating and Installation Instructions
* TheModel510FD,510FFFryer.
* TheModel526TOAToasterOven.
* TheModelJ4R,4oz.PopcornMachine.
*TheModel518CMA&526CMACheeseMelter.
* TheModel12MC&15MC&18MCPHotFoodMerchandisers.
* TheModel12NCPW&15NCPWNachoChip/PopcornWarmer.
* All Hot Dog Equipment except Roller Grills & Drawer Bun Warmers.
* All Nacho Cheese Warmers except Model 11WLA Series Nacho Cheese Warmer.
* All Condiment Dispensers except the Model HPD & SPD Series Dispenser.
* All Specialty Food Warmers except Model 130R, 11RW Series, and 11WSA Series.
* AllQCS/RCSSeriesToastersexcept Model QCS3 & RCS3 Series.
* All Fast Steamer Models except Direct Connect Series.
2M-Y8351; Galaxy Popcorn Poppers
7
MODEL:
G8 AND G12
THIS DRAWING CONTAINS INFORMATION CONFIDENTIAL TO STAR MFG. INT'L. INC.
NO REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF ITS CONTENTS IS PERMITTED.
STAR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL INC.
SK1142 Rev F
2/08/2007
1
3
4
5
7
8
9
2
LOWER
HEATER
HEAT
LAMP
AGITATOR
MOTOR
FLEXIBLE
CONDUIT
RECEPTACLE
PLUG
CORD SET
FRAME
GROUND
WHITE
TERMINAL
BLOCK
BLACK
10
(BROWN)
(BLUE)
12
WHITE
BLACK
BLACK
WHITE
BLACK
THERMOSTAT
THERMOSTAT
NOTE:
USE THIS DIAGRAM FOR WIRING OF MODEL G12 KETTLE ONLY
KETTLE WIRING OF
MODEL G8
ALL OTHER WIRING IS THE SAME AS SHOWN FOR MODELS G8
13
SWITCH
BLACK
BLACK
7
WHITE
WHITE
BLACK
WHITE
BLACK
BLACK
WHITE
KETTLE
SWITCH
LAMP
NOTE:
SWITCHES ARE VIEWED FROM TERMINAL SIDE AS MOUNTED ON THE MACHINE
SWITCH LIGHT TO FUNTION PROPERLY
WIRES #1 AND #2 MUST BE CONNECTED TO SWITCH TERMINALS AS SHOWN FOR
KETTLE
HEATER
HEATER
KETTLE
RECEPTACLE
PLUG
FLEXIBLE
CONDUIT
3
BLACK
WHITE
4
11
HIGH LIMIT
THERMOSTAT
17
KETTLE
HEATER
HIGH LIMIT
11
12
THERMOSTAT
17
6
18
19
18
THERMOSTAT
BLACK
THERMOSTAT
THERMOSTAT
NOTE:
15
RECEPTACLE
PLUG
FLEXIBLE
CONDUIT
23
KETTLE
HEATER
19
BLACK
24
KETTLE
HEATER
WHITE
BLACK
10
16
22
HIGH LIMIT
THERMOSTAT
2 PLC
23
SWITCHES ARE VIEWED FROM TERMINAL SIDE AS MOUNTED ON MACHINE
WIRES #13 AND #14 MUST BE CONNECTED TO TERMINALS AS SHOWN
FOR SWITCH LIGHT TO FUNCTION PROPERLY
BLACK
WHITE
5
3
BLACK
WHITE
4
BLACK
CONTACTOR
BLACK
AGITATOR
MOTOR
6
13
WHITE
WHITE
2
LOWER
12
WHITE
BLACK
HEATER
BLACK
TERMINAL
1
10
BLACK
BLACK
14
BLOCK
HEAT
LAMP
17
WHITE
7
8
9
11
BLACK
(BLUE)
WHITE
BLACK
(BROWN)
KETTLE
SWITCH
LAMP
SWITCH
WHITE
FRAME GROUND
BLACK
CORD SET
WHITE
BLACK
2M-Y8351; Galaxy Popcorn Poppers
MODEL:
THIS DRAWING CONTAINS INFORMATION CONFIDENTIAL TO STAR MFG. INT'L. INC.
NO REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF ITS CONTENTS IS PERMITTED.
G14 AND G18
STAR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL INC.
8
SK1152 Rev E
1/26/2007
NOTE:
SWITCHES ARE VIEWED FROM TERMINAL SIDE AS MOUNTED ON THE MACHINE
WIRES #1 AND #2 MUST BE CONNECTED TO SWITCH TERMINALS AS SHOWN FOR
SWITCH LIGHT TO FUNTION PROPERLY
3
BLACK
WHITE
RECEPTACLE
PLUG
FLEXIBLE
CONDUIT
KETTLE
H/L THERMOSTAT
17
THERMOSTAT
11
KETTLE
HEATER
4
BLACK
10
AGITATOR
MOTOR
BLACK
18
19
A
17
HEAT
LAMP
5
7
8
WHITE
KETTLE
SWITCH
6
WHITE
LAMP
SWITCH
9
BLACK
WHITE
BLACK
WHITE
BLACK
3
WHITE
4
RECEPTACLE
WHITE
THERMOSTAT
1
BLACK
2
THERMOSTAT
PLUG
FLEXIBLE
CONDUIT
17
17
A
12
A
KETTLE
KETTLE
HEATER
HEATER
18
11
17
HIGH LIMIT
THERMOSTAT
KETTLE WIRING OF
G8 240VE MODEL
LOWER
HEATER
7
FRAME GROUND
GREEN
L
G
N
BLACK
13
BLACK
WHITE
16
INLET
MODEL:
THIS DRAWING CONTAINS INFORMATION CONFIDENTIAL TO STAR MFG. INT'L. INC.
NO REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF ITS CONTENTS IS PERMITTED.
G8 AND G12, 230CE
NOTE:
SWITCHES ARE VIEWED FROM TERMINAL SIDE AS MOUNTED ON MACHINE
WIRES #13 AND #14 MUST BE CONNECTED TO TERMINALS AS SHOWN
FOR SWITCH LIGHT TO FUNCTION PROPERLY
WHITE
3
4
BLACK
RECEPTACLE
10
AGITATOR
MOTOR
15
10
TERMINAL
BLOCK
BLACK
14
BLACK
7
NOTE:
USE THIS DIAGRAM FOR WIRING
ALL OTHER WIRING IS THE SAME AS SHOWN FOR MODEL
OF MODEL G12 240VE KETTLE ONLY
STAR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL INC.
SK1316 Rev B
KETTLE
BLACK
WHITE
8
SWITCH
BLACK
9
G8
11/04/2005
WHITE
PLUG
FLEXIBLE
CONDUIT
15
22
THERMOSTAT
2M-Y8351; Galaxy Popcorn Poppers
THERMOSTAT
MODEL:
THIS DRAWING CONTAINS INFORMATION CONFIDENTIAL TO STAR MFG. INT'L. INC.
NO REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF ITS CONTENTS IS PERMITTED.
23
KETTLE
HEATER
23
KETTLE
HEATER
G14 AND G18, 230CE
16
HIGH LIMIT THERMOSTAT
21
GREEN
L
G
N
INLET
HEAT
LAMP
BLACK
11
BLACK
20
19
WHITE
BLACK
18
9
LAMP
SWITCH
LOWER
12
HEATER
WHITE
BLACK
17
TERMINAL
BLOCK
STAR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL INC.
SK1318 Rev A
BLACK
2
11/04/2005
1
STAR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
MODEL - G8-Y/G12-Y, 8 / 12 oz. 120/240V/230CE
CERTAIN INSTANCES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE
ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY AND IN
SOME ITEMS ARE INCLUDED FOR
SK1180 Rev. G 6/11/14
56
55
47
44
41
40
38
39
27
7
61
28
29
36
37
33
35
34
63
1
2
3
4
5
9
31
42
24
26
30
60
32
6
10
12
16
18
21
21
20
25
24
23
62
57
19
17
15
14
13
11
8
43
49
59
45
58
46
54
53
52
51
48
2C-T1008
Grooved Pin
2M-Y8351; Galaxy Popcorn Poppers
PARTS LIST February 28, 2013, Rev. O
MODEL: G8-Y, G12-Y 120V, 240V, 230CE
Fig NoPart NoQtyDescriptionApplication
-2M-Y86021LABEL STRIPE YELLOW/BLUE (Not Shown)G12
-2M-Y84201LABEL STRIPE BLACK (Not Shown)G12
2M-Z9183
1
2M-Z0007LABEL FRONT 3 SWITCH UNITS3 SWITCH UNITS
2E-Z93102SWITCH (LIGHTED) after serial number G8010126G8
2E-Z93103SWITCH (LIGHTED) before serial number G8010126G8
2
2E-Z93102SWITCH (LIGHTED) after serial number G1206539G12
2E-Z93103SWITCH (LIGHTED) before serial number G1206539G12
3C3-Y79521BRACKET CATCH
42R-Y78442CATCH MAGNETIC
5C3-Y79531COVER BRACKET
6C3-Y73772BRACKET HINGE LEFT
7C3-Y74462BRACKET HINGE RIGHT
8C3-Y81871LOWER DOOR
9C3-Y74752DOOR PULL ASSEMBLY (INC.IN DOOR ASSYS.)
10C3-G80741LEFT DOOR ASSEMBLY
11C3-G80731RIGHT DOOR ASSEMBLY
122L-Y88631OIL MEASURE CUP 2 CUP (PLASTIC)
132L-Y88121CORN MEASURE CUP 2 CUP (PLASTIC)
142L-Y49161SCOOP - POPCORN (PLASTIC)
-2M-Y83521LABEL STRIPE BLACK
12M-Z93001LABEL-PANEL
2SWITCH manufacture after serial number G1404363
22E-Z9310
3C3-Y79521BRACKET CATCH
42R-Y78442CATCH MAGNETIC
5C3-Y79531COVER BRACKET
6C3-Y73772BRACKET HINGE-LEFT
7C3-Y74462BRACKET HINGE-RIGHT
8C3-Y81881LOWER DOOR
9C3-Y74752DOOR PULL ASSEMBLY
10C3-G14761LEFT DOOR ASSEMBLY
11C3-G14751RIGHT DOOR ASSEMBLY
122L-Y88631CUP-OIL MEASURE 2 CUP (PLASTIC)
132L-Y881212 CUP MEASURE (PLASTIC)
142L-Y49161SCOOP-POPCORN (PLASTIC)