Gold Medal Products 2007 Operators Manual

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Instruction Manual

© 2016 Gold Medal Products Co.

10700 Medallion Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241-4807 USA

Part No. 11000

cause property damage, injury, or death. Any alterations to this equipment will

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.
Make sure all machine switches are in the OFF position before plugging the
equipment into the receptacle.

DANGER

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can

void the warranty and may cause a dangerous condition. NEVER make
alterations to this equipment. Read the Installation, Operating, and
Maintenance Instructions thoroughly before installing, servicing, or operating
this equipment.

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WARNING

To avoid burns, DO NOT touch the kettle or any heated surface.
DO NOT place or leave objects in contact with heated surfaces.

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WARNING

ALWAYS wear safety glasses when servicing this equipment.

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WARNING

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.

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WARNING

Read and understand operator’s manual and all other safety instructions
before using this equipment. To order copies of the operator’s manual go to
gmpopcorn.com or write to Gold Medal Products Co., 10700 Medallion Drive,
Cincinnati, OH 45241 USA 1-(800)-543-0862

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)

WARNING

DO NOT allow direct contact of this equipment by the public when used in
food service locations. Only personnel trained and experienced in the
equipment operation may operate this equipment.
Carefully read all instructions before operation.

WARNING

This machine is NOT to be operated by minors.

Note: Improvements are always being made to Gold Medal’s equipment. This

information may not be the latest available for your purposes. It is critical that
you call Gold Medal’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-543-0862 for any
questions about your machine operations, replacement parts, or any service
questions. (Gold Medal Products Co. does not assume any liability for injury due
to careless handling and/or reckless operation of this equipment.)

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Measure

One Cup

Stamped Aluminum

Scoop

Oil Measure (1/3 Cup)

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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.

Manual

Read and understand the operator’s manual and all other safety instructions before using this
equipment. To order copies of the operator’s manual go to gmpopcorn.com or write to Gold
Medal Products Co., 10700 Medallion Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241 USA 1-(800)-543-0862.

Setup

Your popcorn machine was adjusted, inspected, and tested before it left the factory.

1. Remove all packing before starting operation.

2. The door knobs are shipped facing the inside of the machine. Readjust the door knobs

to face the outside of the machine.

3. After the machine has been installed, mount the kettle assembly in the hanger arms

and plug in the kettle lead-in cord. Twist the kettle lead-in plug to lock in place.

4. After setup, the unit should be cleaned prior to use (see Care and Cleaning section of

this manual).

Accessories Included With Your Machine

Measure 6.5cc

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Electrical Requirements

2007, 2007BN, 2007ST: 120V, 1375W, 60Hz
2007EX, 2007STX: 230V, 1800W, 50Hz

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.
Make sure all machine switches are in the OFF position before plugging the
equipment into the receptacle.

A certified electrician must furnish sufficient power for proper machine operation and install any
supplied receptacle. We recommend this equipment 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 Co.’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. Make sure cord is located to prevent a trip hazard or unit upset.

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Before You Plug In Machine

1. Make sure all machine switches are in the OFF position before plugging the equipment

into the receptacle.

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

power supply cord.

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

electrician inspect the outlet and correct if necessary.

4. DO NOT use a grounded to un-grounded receptacle adapter (where applicable).

5. Install the unit in a level position.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Gold Medal Products Co.,
its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

CAUTION

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Light

Switch

Kettle Motor

Switch

Kettle Heat

Switch

Warmer

Switch

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Controls and Their Functions

LIGHT SWITCH – Turns on the dome light and the interior heat light.

WARMER SWITCH – Turns on the heat to the bottom corn pan.

KETTLE MOTOR SWITCH – Turns on the motor which drives kettle agitator shaft and the

exhaust blower in the popper dome.

KETTLE HEAT SWITCH – Turns on the heat element in the popcorn kettle.

Amount of Popcorn and Oil

Your new popper is equipped with a corn, salt, and oil measure cup. We recommend flavored and
colored coconut oil. Popcorn popped in coconut oil stays fresh longer and does not leave black
deposits in your kettle like other oils. Use only top quality, fresh popcorn from reputable suppliers.

Corn charge – 8oz.
Oil charge – 1/3 Cup (2 2/3oz.)
Flavacol – 1 Teaspoon
For best results use 8oz. mega-pop premeasured pouches (Item# 2838)

Popping Instructions

1. Turn both the kettle heat and kettle motor switches “ON.”.

2. Test pop three kernels of corn and one ounce of popping oil. When the kernels pop,

the kettle is ready for use.

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, gently dump the kettle.

5. Repeat the cycle, starting with step number 3, until the desired amount of popcorn has

been achieved. Always pop 3 to 5 consecutive batches for the best popcorn.

6. 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/odor from any oil residue that remains
after you have stopped popping.

NEVER LEAVE THE HEAT ON WHEN YOU ARE NOT POPPING!

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Care and Cleaning

DANGER

Machine must be properly grounded to prevent electrical shock to personnel.

DO NOT immerse in water.

Always unplug the equipment before cleaning or servicing.

WARNING

To avoid serious burns, DO NOT touch the kettle while it is hot!

Good sanitation practice demands that all food preparation equipment be cleaned regularly (only
use non-toxic, food grade cleaners). A clean looking, well-kept machine is one of the best ways of
advertising your product.

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Note: It is extremely important to follow all of the cleaning procedures, otherwise

parts damage and equipment failure will result. The warranty does not cover
parts that are damaged due to improper cleaning.

Daily Kettle Cleaning Instructions

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

cool at least 1 hour before attempting to clean. DO NOT use ice or water to
cool down a hot kettle! Severe kettle damage will result!

1. When cool, wipe the outside of the kettle with a clean, soft cloth. DO NOT use oven

cleaners or abrasive materials as they will damage the kettle.

2. Every night, mix Gold Medal’s Heat’n Kleen solution (Item No. 2095), 2 tablespoons

per gallon of water. It is not necessary to use the entire gallon at once; only use
enough to fill the kettle 1/2 inch deep.

3. Turn the kettle heat ON. When the water starts to boil, turn the kettle heat OFF.

4. Allow to cool for at least 1 hour, then dump the solution into a bucket and wipe the

inside of the kettle with a clean cloth. Make sure all of the solution goes into the
bucket; do not spill any in the interior of the machine.

For an extra dirty kettle, the process may be repeated; or, after turning the kettle heat
OFF, allow solution to sit in the kettle overnight. The next morning, dump the solution
into a bucket and wipe the inside of the kettle with a clean cloth.

5. With the unit OFF and unplugged, wipe the kettle lead cord with a clean SLIGHTLY damp

cloth. DO NOT get moisture into the kettle lead-in cord, severe damage will result.

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Step 1:

The filter is located on the

Step 2:

Remove the filter by sliding

Step 3:

Clean the filter in warm

and allow to

Filter

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Daily Unit Cleaning Instructions

1. With the machine OFF, unplug the unit and allow it to cool before attempting to clean.

2. Make sure to clean all pans/accessories in order to sanitize them before each use.

3. Take a clean, SLIGHTLY damp cloth and wipe excess grease from the glass and cabinet.

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

steel, such as Gold Medal Watchdog Stainless Cleaner (Item No. 2088).

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

5. Clean the glass panels with glass cleaner. Gold Medal Watchdog Glass Cleaner (Item

No. 2588) is recommended.

Ammonia cleaners will damage the plastic doors. Use only non-ammonia cleaners,
such as Gold Medal Watchdog Glass Cleaner (Item No. 2588).

Weekly Filter Cleaning Instructions

Your popcorn machine is equipped with an efficient and durable filtration system. The filter
should be cleaned every week to maintain maximum efficiency.

Follow the steps below for proper filter cleaning:

inside of the popcorn machine
above the popping kettle.

it out of the filter retaining angles.

soapy water, then rinse
dry overnight. Reinstall filter to its
original position (as shown above).

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Issue

Possible Cause

Solution

Power to the Unit

A. Power to

the

Unit A. Make sure the

unit’s power

cord is plugged in.

Kettle Does Not Heat

A. Power to the Kettle

A. Make sure kettle lead

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in cord is plugged in and

B. Kettle Heat Switch

B. Have a qualified service person c

heck the

C. Heating Element

C. Heating element in the kettle may

be burned

Long Popping Cycles

A. Low Voltage

A. If the machine is operated on low voltage, this

B. Inadequate Supply Lines

B. Inadequately sized electrical supply lines

or

C. Inferior Corn

C. Inferior quality corn would result in longer

Kettle Agitator Shaft not

A. Kettle Motor Switch

A. If the kettle agitator shaft is not rotating,

B. Kettle Agitator

S

haft

/Stir

B. If the kettle agitator shaft is not rotating,

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Troubleshooting

twisted to lock into the kettle receptacle.

voltage to and from the Kettle Heat Switch; if
switch is defective, replace it.

out. Check with a qualified service person for
inspection/repair.

(Longer than 4 minutes for
Salt Popcorn)

Rotating

Blade not rotating. (Unit
must be OFF, unplugged
and cool prior to
checking or adjusting the
agitator assembly.)

could cause the kettle not to reach the proper
operating temperature. Check with a qualified
electrician.

use of extension cord, in addition to being a
fire hazard, would also prevent the kettle from
reaching the proper operating temperature.
Check with a qualified electrician.

popping cycles. Use only top quality hybrid
popcorn from reputable suppliers. Even then,
if you let your corn pick up moisture or dry
out, your popping cycles will be slow.

DO NOT pop corn. Make sure the Kettle Motor
Switch is ON. If the switch is ON, and the shaft
is not rotating, the switch or motor may be
faulty, contact qualified service personnel for
inspection/repair.

DO NOT pop corn. Check the clearance
between the kettle bottom and the stir blade;
it should be 1/32” (use a dime). To adjust,
reference the Agitator Set Collar Adjustment
section.

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Step 1:

Make sure machine is OFF and

Drive Motor

Agitator’s Spur Gear

Agitator’s Spur Gear

Set Collar

Agitator shown for general image

Set Collar above

Lower S

et Collar

Adjust clearance to

Agitator Weight

3/16” to 1/4” max.

Stir Rod

Spur Gear Placement

Crossbar

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Agitator Set Collar Adjustment

The following instructions describe how to properly adjust set collars on an agitator assembly
with a floating stir rod.

Steps to Adjust Set Collars

unplugged, then allow unit to cool completely
before attempting to adjust the agitator height.

Step 2: Loosen the set screw in each set collar
to be adjusted.

Step 3: With the kettle mounted in the popper,
adjust the shaft so the Agitator’s Spur Gear
contacts half of the Drive Motor Spur Gear
(reference Spur Gear Placement image at right).
DO NOT set spur gears at full gear contact; it
can cause binding as the kettle is dumped.

Step 4: Once shaft is positioned correctly,
re-tighten the set screw in the set collar above
the crossbar to secure in place.

Step 5: Adjust clearance between the bottom of
the crossbar and the lower set collar to 1/32”
(thickness of a dime); then re-tighten set screw
to secure in place (see image below).

Step 6: Adjust set collar for agitator weight to
be between 3/16” to 1/4” above the agitator
weight. Once adjusted, re-tighten set screw to
secure in place.

should set halfway
up on Drive Motor
Spur Gear.

Crossbar

Spur Gear

w/Set screw

reference only (lids not shown for
clarity).

thickness of a dime.

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(below Crossbar)

Set Collar (for Agitator Weight)

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