Gold Medal Astro Pop 2023ETS, Astro Pop 2023ETSB Instruction Manual

Astro Pop

Instruction Manual

Model No. 2023ETS, 2023ETSB

Part No. 67837

Cincinnati, OH 45241-4807 USA

Astro Pop Model No. 2023ETS, 2023ETSB

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CHECKING SHIPMENT

Unpack all cartons and check thoroughly for any damage that may have occurred during transit. Damage
claims should be filed immediately with the transportation company.

SETUP

Your new 16 oz. Astro-Pop is completely assembled and tested at the factory. Remove all packing material
and tape before starting operation.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

120 VAC 60 Hz. 30 Amp Fused Circuit – NEMA 5-30R Receptacle provided with the machine.

Your electrician must furnish sufficient power for proper machine operation. We recommend this popper
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 PLUGING IN YOUR MACHINE

1. Make sure that the wall outlet can accept the (3) prong grounded 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.

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Green Pilot Light
Part No. 48660

Kettle Heat Switch
Part No. 42798

Oil System Master Switch
Part No. 42798

Kettle Motor Switch
Part No. 42798

Warmer Switch
Part No. 42798

Light Switch

Part No. 42798

Amber Pilot Light
Part No. 55039

Oil Dispense Momentary Switch
Part No. 41031

CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

OIL SYSTEM MASTER SWITCH

Sends power to the oil pump, either the Bucket Pump or Bag-in-Box models. The warmer/blower on the
oil pump is activated. The warmer/blower on the oil pump will keep coconut popping oil in liquid form if
the doors on the base are kept closed. It may be desirable to keep this switch on at night if you have
problems keeping the coconut oil liquefied. Coconut oil will congeal at temperatures below
approximately 76º F [24º C].

RED OIL DESPENSE MOMENTARY SWITCH

When pushed, this will dispense the predetermined amount of oil into the kettle.

LIGHT AND WARMER SWITCH

This switch operates the interior light and the forced air popcorn crisping system.

KETTLE MOTOR SWITCH

This switch operates the popcorn agitator motor. This switch must be on at all times when popcorn
(popped and un-popped) is present in the kettle. This switch also activates the exhaust fan.

KETTLE HEAT SWITCH

This switch turns on the heat elements located in the popcorn kettle by sending power to the Big Eye

electronic control system.

YELLOW LIGHT AND AUDIBLE SOUND

The Astro-Pop is equipped with the state of the art Big Eye electronic control that “watches your popcorn
machine” to deliver optimum popping performance. The Big Eye control will signal the operator to:

1. Load the corn and oil or

2. Dump the popped corn from the kettle or

3. Turn off the kettle heat switch if they are done popping corn

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AMOUNT OF POPCORN AND OIL

RECOMMENDED AMOUNTS

The 16 oz. Astro-Pop is equipped with a 16 oz. corn measure cup (Part No. 68050). Gold Medal®
Products Company recommends the use of flavored and colored coconut oil. Coconut oil does not leave
black deposits in the kettle like other oils.

Corn Charge – 16 Oz (Use the supplied corn measure cup.)
Oil Charge – 4-5 Oz
Flavacol (Salt) – 4 Teaspoons (Use the supplied salt scoop.)

SETTING YOUR BAG IN A BOX OIL SYSTEM

For all questions, concerns and instructions regarding your Bag in a Box Oil System (Model No. 2257,
2257D) please refer to the manual for the respective model (Part No. 79431)

POPPING INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Turn both the Kettle Heat and Kettle Stir Motor switches to the on position making sure that the

(2) gears are engaged.

2. Wait until the Yellow Light and Audible Signal activate.

3. Load both a full corn/oil charge and Flavacol Seasoning Salt into the kettle. Close the lids.

4. When the corn has finished popping, the Yellow Light and Audible Signal will tell you to dump the

kettle.

REMEMBER

If the Yellow Load – Dump Light is turned on and the signal is sounding, one of the following actions
should be taken:

1. Load the corn and oil

2. Dump the popped corn from the kettle

3. Turn off the Kettle Heat Switch when popping of corn is complete

On the final kettle of corn, it is a good idea to turn the Kettle Heat Switch off just as the lids are forced
open by the popping corn. This procedure saves electricity since the kettle has plenty of heat, and
eliminates smoke and odor from any oil residue that remains after you have finished popping.

When you are finished popping, make sure Kettle Heat and Kettle Motor Switches are turned off.

NEVER LEAVE THE HEAT ON WHEN YOU ARE NOT POPPING CORN!!

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CARE AND CLEANING

CLEAN THE KETTLE DAILY

1. As you pop corn, wipe the kettle with a clean cloth. It is easy to keep the outside clean when the

kettle is warm and the oil is not baked on.

CAUTION: The hot kettle will cause burns if you touch it with your hand. Allow the kettle to cool

for at least 1 hour before attempting to clean.

2. Every night, mix a gallon of Heat’n Kleen solution (Gold Medal® Part No. 2095) – (2 tablespoons

per gallon of water). Add enough solution to fill the kettle 1/2" deep.

3. Turn on the kettle heat. When the water starts to boil, turn off the kettle heat and allow the

solution to work over-night.

4. Before next use, dump the solution into a bucket and wipe the inside of the kettle with a cloth.

Make sure all of the solution goes into the bucket, and that you do not spill any into the interior
cabinet of the machine.

5. Wipe the inside of the kettle with a clean damp cloth.

CLEAN THE POPCORN MACHINE

1. Wipe the stainless steel parts with a clean cloth and cleaner designed for stainless steel.

DO NOT use oven cleaners or abrasive materials as they will damage parts of the machine.

2. Ammonia cleaners will damage the plastic doors. Use only non-ammonia cleaners, such as Gold

Medal® Watchdog Glass Cleaner (Item No. 2588).

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