OWNER’S MANUAL
FOR PROFESSIONAL COTTON CANDY MACHINE
7105200QR (Aluminum Bowl)
Paragon International, Inc 731 W. 18
Phone (515) 382-8000 Toll-free (800) 433 -0333 Fax (515) 382-8001
A518
Model Numbers
www.manufacturedfun.com
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Street P.O. Box 560 Nevada, IA 50201 USA
Email: info@manufacturedfun.com
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Paragon values your continued safety above all else. Please follow these guidelines
when using your equipment to prevent injury and maximize product performance:
No direct contact to equipment by the general public should be
allowed when used in food service locations. Only trained
personnel should operate this equipment. Carefully read any and
all instructions before beginning operation of the equipment.
Always wear safety glasses when servicing equipment.
Floss head reaches high speeds during operation. To avoid injury,
NEVER place body parts or objects near the floss head assembly
while motor is running. Please keep spectators away. Paragon is
not responsible for any injuries that may occur due to failure to
follow safety precautions.
Any alterations made to equipment by anyone other than certified
Paragon personnel will void warranty and may also create unsafe
working conditions. NEVER make alterations to the equipment.
Machine must be properly grounded to prevent electrical shock.
Do NOT immerse any other part of this equipment in water. Doing
so may damage equipment and prevent it from working properly.
Always unplug equipment before cleaning or servicing to prevent
electric shock.
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INTRODUCTION
PARAGON IS PROUD T O BE YOUR
PARTNER FOR MA NUFA CTUREDFUN.
Our goal is to provide you with the best solutions to attract customers, expand your
business, and improve your profits. That’s why this product has been speciallycrafted to meet precise specifications for performance, efficiency, and output.
Your Paragon Cotton Candy Machine features:
• Removable, high-performance, patented head with extremely durable tubular
styled heating element that won’t fail or clog like other style elements, built
entirely with easy-to-clean, reliable metal parts and can be removed with a
snap without tools.
• Heavy-duty, 1/12 hp motor with 3450 rpm, featuring suspension-mounting and
protection from stray sugar granules.
• Professional controls like separate motor and heat switches and variable heat
control give you complete flexibility during production. You have complete
control to make the perfect product!
• Voltage meter clearly indicates the optimum settings for prime cotton candy
production and for maximizing sugar-to-floss yield.
• Stainless steel cabinet delivers commercial quality and durability.
• The removable head and the dual front and back handles make this unit a
rental company’s dream – both easy to use, clean and transport
• Paragon built in security features to preventing operation when the head is
detached
Should you have any questions about your equipment, or would like to know more
about our other innovative concession equipment and supplies, please contact us
at 1-800-433-0333.
Thank you for your purchase and enjoy!
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This product requires a properly-grounded 120 volt supply with a 15 amp circuit. (230 volts for
export models)
We recommend your Paragon Cotton Candy Machine be plugged directly into a dedicated outlet.
Extension cords may create a safety hazard and reduce its performance.
Be sure outlet accepts three (3) prong grounded plug. DO NOT use a three (3) prong to two (2)
prong adapter.
Always unplug the unit when cleaning the unit and/or when changing the removable
head.
UNPACKING
Paragon carefully inspects each product during assembly and after completion to adhere to strict
quality guidelines, and packs it securely to ensure safe delivery to each of our customers. Be sure
to carefully remove all packing material and adhesive before any operation. Please examine your
product to guarantee all equipment has arrived, complete and in good condition.
If you believe that any damage may have occurred during shipment or parts may be missing,
please contact Paragon immediately for replacement.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much will my cotton candy machine produce?
Cotton candy is unique in that production is based largely on operator skill. You may be able to
produce anywhere from 100-200 cotton candy cones per hour, based on practice.
How much spun sugar will I use?
One cone will hold approximately 1 oz. of spun cotton candy sugar – cones will likely not hold
more than that. One 18-inch plastic bag will hold 2 oz. of spun cotton candy sugar, or two
cones. Based on the amount of total cones you can realistically produce, you should then be
able to bag anywhere from 50-100 bags per hour, again depending on your skill.
How many cones will a case of floss sugar produce?
Pre-made floss sugar comes in a case of six 3-1/4 lb. containers. Each container will yield 5060 cones of spun cotton candy; each case will then yield 300-360 cones.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Be sure equipment is connected to properly grounded 120 volt power supply with 15 amp circuit.
(230 volts for export models)
OPERATION
1. Loosen the two shipping travel knobs. (These are the knurled knobs on either side of the motor
cover, below the head.)
2. Press the POWER switch to the “ON” position.
3. Fill the spinner head with the desired amount of sugar floss. Never fill the head past the bottom
level of the filler spout.
(Note: For best results, keep the spinner head full.)
4. Press the HEAT switch to the “ON” position.
5. Turn the HEAT CONTROL knob to heat setting HIGH.
6. Once floss starts to flow out of the head, reduce the HEAT CONTROL to the green range as
indicated on the METER.
(Note: Too high of a setting will cause cutting of the floss and potentially clog the screen
assembly.)
7. When the amount of floss that is being produced starts to slow, add more sugar. DO NOT adjust
the HEAT CONTROL knob setting.
8. The typical operating setting on the HEAT CONTROL knob is in the green range on the METER.
This will vary due to fluctuations in environmental situations.
SHUTTING DOWN
1. Press the HEAT switch to the “OFF” position.
Wait 3-5 minutes for the spinner head to cool down.
2. Press the MOTOR switch to the “OFF” position.
3. For end of day procedures, operate the machine until the remaining sugar floss in the head is
gone, and then do steps 1-3.
4. IF THE MACHINE IS TO BE MOVED. Retighten the two shipping travel knobs to prevent
damage to the head during transit.
(Note: Some smoking may appear as the head is run out of sugar. This is normal and will clean
any residual sugar from the screen.)
REMOVING THE HEAD
1. Turn the machine’s POWER and HEAT buttons to OFF before removing the head.
2. Ensure the spinning head is cool to the touch before changing the head.
3. To remove the head, pull head in an upward motion.
4. To reinstall the head, push the head onto the connector with a downward force until an audible
click ensures the head is locked on the connector.
In Case of a Malfunction immediately shut-off the MOTOR and HEAT
switches, unplug the unit and correct the problem.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Bad vibration.
Verify that the shipping travel knobs are loosened.
Check to make sure there are no sugar lumps in the spinning head.
Be sure machine is located on a firm and level surface.
2. Motor does not operate, but heater is operating.
Motor protection has tripped off. Wait one minute and then restart.
3. Floss is being formed with clumps of sugar or floss is forming, but being cut.
HEAT CONTROL is set at too high of a setting, lower HEAT CONTROL setting.
4. Head is full of sugar but no floss comes out.
Check the setting of the HEAT switch and HEAT CONTROL.
Empty head and follow routine cleaning procedures.
CLEANING PROCEDURES
ROUTINE CLEANING
1. Be sure the MOTOR and HEAT switches are in the “OFF” position. (Cord should also be
unplugged from outlet.)
2. Allow the SPINNING HEAD unit and components to cool down to a temperature that is safe to
the touch.
3. Remove the head as noted above in the REMOVING THE HEAD steps
4. Remove the four retaining nuts and leather floaters on the top of the SPINNING HEAD unit.
5. Remove the top from the SPINNING HEAD unit by lifting it off.
6. Remove the slinger plate by loosening the two nylon acorn nuts in the center.
7. Disconnect the two heater lead terminations by removing the two nuts (3/8” Hex) and removing
the leads from the studs.
8. Remove the outer screen assembly with the heating element by sliding it straight up.
9. The top and the screen assembly with heating element can be cleaned by immersing in hot
water and mild detergent.
10. The head base is now accessible for removing the sugar residue by manual cleaning with a
damp cloth.
11. After allowing the components to dry completely, the screen assembly with heating element can
be reassembled by placing the items on the head base.
12. Reconnect the two heater lead terminations with the two nuts (3/8” Hex) be sure to route the
wire leads as to avoid any sharp bends.
13. Reinstall the slinger plate using two nylon acorn nuts.
14. Reassemble the top and secure with the four retaining nuts. Leather floater should be installed
on two opposing studs.
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