Gold Medal EXPORT MACHO POP 2554EX, EXPORT MACHO POP 2553EX Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

Models 2553EX & 2554EX

Part No. 69915EX

Revised: December 2008

Cincinnati, OH 45241-4807 USA

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Inspection of 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. Gold Medal is not
responsible for damage that occurs in transit.

Setup:

Electrical Requirements:

Your electrician must furnish sufficient current for proper machine operation. We recommend this
popper be on a dedicated and circuit protected line. Failure to wire properly will void the
warranty and can result in damage to the heat elements, light, motor and etc.

Before Plugging in the Machine:

Your new Macho Pop Popcorn Machine is completely assembled and tested at the factory.
Remove all packing material and tape before starting operation.

The following power supply must be provided:

230 VAC, 50 Hz., 20 Amp Fused Circuit

The 2554EX has a current draw of 7.4 Amps at 1700 Watts.
The 2553EX has a current draw of 10 Amps at 2300 Watts.

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 reasons and
the popper’s performance will be sacrificed/reduced.

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

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(Use the supplied corn measure cup.)

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Operating Instructions – Controls and Their Functions

Oil System Master Switch (2553EX Only):

Sends power to the oil pump, either the Bucket Pump or Bag-in-a-Box models. The
warmer/blower on the oil pump is activated. The warmer/blower on the oil pump will keep
coconut popping oil liquid 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 liquid. Coconut oil
will congeal at temperatures below approximately 76º F [24º C].

“Red” Oil Dispense Momentary Switch (2553EX Only):

When pushed, will dispense the predetermined amount of oil into the kettle. See page 5 of
this manual for oil setting instructions.

Light & Warmer Switch:

This switch operates the interior light, the lighted sign, and the corn deck freshener
heat elements.

Kettle Motor Switch:

This switch operates the popcorn agitator shaft. This switch must be ON at all times
when popcorn (popped and un-popped) exist in the kettle. This switch also activates
the exhaust fan.

Kettle Heat Switch:

This switch turns on the heat element located in the popcorn kettle by sending power
to the “Big Eye” – electronic control system.

Yellow Light & Audible Signal (LOAD – DUMP) :

The Macho Pop is equipped with the state-of-the-art “B
“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

ig Eye” electronic control that

Amount of Popcorn and Oil:

The Macho Pop is equipped with a 16 ounce corn measure cup. 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. (355 ml)

Oil Charge: 4-5 Oz.

Flavacol (Salt): 4 Tablespoons (11 cc. – Use the supplied salt scoop.)

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installed on the top box.

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Setting the Amount of Popping Oil with a Gold Medal BIB

System

In March 2003, we introduced the model 2257EX with the E-Z Set control.

Note: When connecting the bag-in-box
system, you must be sure to connect the
bag connectors as shown in the picture
to the left.

With this system, it is not necessary to set a timer. To adjust the oil amount, follow these
instructions:

Holding the RED Oil Dispense push button (on the popper) down while turning on the Oil System
Master switch (on the popper) puts the unit in the program mode. The oil light (on the popper) will
start to blink off and on indicating that the timer is in the program mode.

When in the program mode press and release the oil Dispense switch to start the oil flowing.
When the correct amount of oil has been dispensed into the measuring cup push the oil

Dispense switch again to stop the oil flow. The oil amount can be “topped off” by pushing the oil
Dispense switch on/off as many times as needed to finalize the oil amount. Turning the Oil
System Master switch off and then back on puts the unit in the regular mode. The unit will now

dispense the “programmed” amount of oil when the oil Dispense switch is pushed. The oil light
will light only when the oil pump is on.

The dead-leg connector
(With only one hose
connected to it) must be

The Pass-thru connector

The Pass-thru connector
(With two hoses

(With two hoses
connected to it) must be

connected to it) must be
installed on the bottom

installed on the bottom
box.

box.

You will need to perform this procedure with the oil lines full of oil. Otherwise, you are setting both

e amount of oil that goes in the kettle and the amount of oil required to fill the lines. Just fill the

th
lines using the process above, then reset the amount as described above.

NOTES:

Model 2257DX is has the capability of “remembering” two different settings for poppers with the
“Salt/Sweet” option or “Flexi-Pop option.

- For Salt/Sweet models, just put the switch in the “salt” position, and set the oil amount as
described above. Then put the switch in the “sweet” position and repeat the setting procedure. The
pump will remember both settings.

- For Flexi-Pop models, just put the “Load” switch in one position, 32oz. for example, then set the oil

amount. Then put the load switch in the other position, 18oz. for example. And repeat the setting
procedure.

- Model 2457 is the heated line option for the 2257EX pump.

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Preventing and Troubleshooting Oil Delivery Issues

This edge is

from this edge.

The bottom of the side

TOP

Front

Side Flap

TOP

Looking at the box from the

NOTE

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It may occur at times that the Bag-In-Box oil pumping system does not deliver oil to the kettle, or
delivers it in incorrect amounts. This section is intended to list the most common causes of these
problems, and the procedures necessary to prevent and, if necessary, correct them.

Oil Temperature – Coconut oil becomes a solid at temperatures above the average room
temperature.
For this reason, it is necessary to ensure that the oil has been permitted to come to working
temperature before attempting to pump it through the system. If the machine has not been used for
several days, the oil master switch should be turned on the night before it is expected that the
machine will be used. For machines which are in daily use, even if not round the clock, leave the oil
master switch on at all times and keep the base cabinet doors closed to prevent the oil from
becoming solid.

Bag-In-Box Mounting – Because the bag’s dispensing connector is offset toward the bottom of the
box, to permit free oil flow and complete emptying of the oil from the bag, the box should never be
mounted upside down. Most boxes supplied will be clearly marked as to which side should be up
during dispensing. (Note that in some cases the box is intended to be stored with one side up, but to
be turned and used in dispensing with the other side up.) Be sure to double check to ensure that the
box is mounted in the correct dispensing orientation.

You may encounter boxes with no clear markings to indicate dispensing orientation. A reliable guide
in this case (and also for those boxes which are marked), is the direction that the top side flap of the
corrugated box is folded. When the box is properly mounted for dispensing, the top side flap will fold
down from the top edge of the box, so that if one were to attempt to separate the flap it would be
necessary to pull up from the bottom edge. See the illustrations below.

seamless. The side

flap folds down

The Bag-In-Box oil pumping system is NOT

designed to function when the bag has

been removed from the box. Service

results in such a situation are

unpredictable. Do not attempt to operate

the system with a bag which has been

removed from the box.

flap can be seen to be

open, not seamless,

Top Side Flap

bottom, the front and rear side

flaps can be seen folded along

the side of the box toward the

middle, and the outer, top side

flap folded down to cover them.

Rear Side Flap

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2. Holding the bag connector, slide

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Bag and Hose Connector Issues – There are two different types of dispensing nozzles employed
on the Bag-In-Box oils, as well as two different types of connectors installed on the oil pumping
system hoses which connect to the bag’s dispensing nozzles. The particular combination of
connectors in your system will determine the appropriate method for connecting the Bag-In-Box oil
bag to the system hosing. These combinations will be illustrated and explained in the following
section.

Bag Dispensing Nozzle – Blue Insert Bag dispensing Nozzle – White
Insert

Blue Insert Bag Nozzle with
Blue/White Hose Connector

1. With the blue collar on the hose
connector retracted toward
crosspiece, slide hose connector
shell onto bag nozzle.

White Insert Bag Nozzle with

Blue/White Hose Connector

4. Place fingers behind flange and
use thumbs to slide the crosspiece
forward into the nozzle. Oil flow is
initiated.

2. Holding the bag nozzle behind
the flange, slide the blue collar
forward to lock the hose connector
onto the bag nozzle.

1. With the blue collar on the hose
connector retracted toward
crosspiece, slide hose connector
shell onto bag nozzle.

3. Connector shown with shell
correctly engaged and collar
forward in lock position.

the blue collar forward to lock the
hose connector onto the bag
nozzle.

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