Gold Medal 3017 Installation Manual

Econo

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Floss

Floss

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Maxx

Instruction Manual

and

Model No. 3017, 3017SR, 3017SS, 3077 and 3077C

Part No. 42131

10700 Medallion Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241-4807 USA

Econo-Floss Model No. 3017, 3017SR, 3017SS,
Floss-Maxx 3077, and 3077C

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Econo-Floss Model No. 3017, 3017SR, 3017SS,

Shipping Bracket

Bell Housing

Floss

Ribbon seen

Floss-Maxx 3077, and 3077C

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Inspection of Shipment

After unpacking, check thoroughly for any damage which may have occurred in transit. Claims
should be filed immediately with the transportation company. The warranty does not cover
damage that occurs in transit, or damage caused by abuse, or consequential damage due to the
operation of this machine, since it is beyond our control.

Setup

Your new floss machine unit is completely assembled and tested at the factory. Remove all
packing material and tape before starting operation.

1. Lower the shipping bracket so the bell housing "floats" freely on the springs. Unscrew

and push down the two knobs on each side of the cabinet top to lower the shipping
bracket completely.

2. Make sure the floss ribbon(s) (heating element) located inside the head assembly has

not shaken out of the band during transportation. If the ribbon is out of the band, push
it back into place manually, before plugging in machine.

Band

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Correctly Sitting in
the Bands

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Econo-Floss Model No. 3017, 3017SR, 3017SS,
Floss-Maxx 3077, and 3077C

Electrical Requirements

The following power supply must be provided for your Floss Machine:

3017, 3017SR, 3017SS: 120Volts, 1248 Watts, 60Hz.
3077, 3077C: 120Volts, 1800 Watts, 60Hz.

DANGER

Machine must be properly grounded to prevent electrical
shock to personnel. Failure to do so could result in serious
injury, or death.

Do NOT immerse any part of this equipment in water.
Do NOT use excessive water when cleaning.
Keep cord and plug off the ground and away from

moisture.
Always unplug the equipment before cleaning or servicing.

Your electrician must furnish sufficient power for proper machine operation. We recommend
this floss machine be on a dedicated and protected circuit. Failure to wire properly will void the
warranty and may result in damage to the machine. It is Gold Medal Products Company’s
recommendation that this machine be plugged directly into a wall outlet. The use of extension
cords is not recommended due to safety concerns, and may cause sacrificed and/or reduced
performance.

Before You Plug In Machine

1. Make sure the wall outlet can accept the grounded plugs (where applicable) on the

power supply cord.

2. The wall outlet must have the proper polarity. If in doubt, have a competent

electrician inspect the outlet and correct if necessary.

3. DO NOT use a grounded to un-grounded receptacle adapter.

4. Install the unit in a level position.

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Econo-Floss Model No. 3017, 3017SR, 3017SS,

Whirl Grip

Air space is required

Non-Metallic

Top View of Pan

Floss-Maxx 3077, and 3077C

INSTALLATION OF FLOSS STABILIZER

Place Floss Machine Pan on unit and install Whirl Grip Floss Stabilizer as shown below.

1) Place a Non-Metallic Whirl Clip over the rim of the Floss Pan. The out facing hooks go

to the inside of the Floss Pan.

2) Hang the Non-Metallic screening material onto the up facing hook with the screening

approximately flush with the top of the pan. Gently pull the screening down and
attach to the down facing hook on the clip to secure screen in place.

3) Check the clip spacing and the air space required between the pan and the stabilizer

for proper operation.

4) Continue this process with all clips, keeping equal spacing around the pan.

Non-Metallic Whirl Clip

Screening Material

Floss Stabilizer

between pan and
stabilizer for proper
operation.

Clips

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Econo-Floss Model No. 3017, 3017SR, 3017SS,

Main

Switch

Heat Switch

Heat Control Knob

Floss-Maxx 3077, and 3077C

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Controls and Their Functions

MAIN SWITCH

Turns motor “on” or “off” and supplies voltage to the heat switch.

HEAT SWITCH

Turns voltage to the heating element (ribbon) “on” or “off”.

HEAT CONTROL KNOB

Increases or decreases voltage to heating element (ribbon) using a graduated dial.

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Econo-Floss Model No. 3017, 3017SR, 3017SS,
Floss-Maxx 3077, and 3077C

Sugar for Your Candy

Ready to Use Flosssugar

Our ready to use Flossugar is the preferred sugar for your new cotton candy machine; however
100% pure cane or beet sugar will do just fine. Our Flossugar gives you good rich colors, and
great flavors, too. It is packed in handy half-gallon sealed cartons, with an E-Z pour spout for
filling your machine. Flossugar comes in many flavors, and you can easily change flavors for
greatest variety, and best sales.

Mix Your Own

If you want to mix your own use our Flossine, please follow our directions. If you want a deeper
color slightly dampen the mixed sugar. Use a tablespoon of water per five pounds of sugar,
sprinkle water over sugar, and mix well. DO NOT USE EXCESS COLOR! Too much color will ruin
the ribbons on your machine and could create a bitter taste to the candy. There is a limit as to
how dark you can make cotton candy. That’s because cotton candy is 98% air, and we cannot
color the air.

Sugar Considerations

Today 99% of the sugar manufactured is extra fine granulated, which does have some small
particles which can slip thru the ribbons without being melted. If this becomes objectionable, you
can seek out medium coarse or sanding sugars. The larger crystal size will require a little more
heat to melt.

Today we see some free flowing sugars for restaurants. Free flowing sugars contain cornstarch
which will burn onto your ribbons clogging them rapidly. We have also seen some off-brand
sugars that are a blend of sugar and dextrose or corn syrup. This product makes very poor
cotton candy. Please make sure you get good sugar for your cotton candy machine.

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