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Gold Medal Pop-O-Gold User Manual

Gold Medal Pop-O-Gold
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Part No.41490
Pop-O-Gold
Instruction Manual
Cincinnati, OH 45241-4807 USA

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Gold Medal Pop-O-Gold Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGold Medal
ModelPop-O-Gold
CategoryKitchen Appliances
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DANGER - Electrical Shock

Machine must be properly grounded to prevent electrical shock.

DANGER - Improper Installation

Alterations can cause property damage, injury, or death.

WARNING - Burns

Avoid burns; do not touch heated surfaces.

WARNING - Safety Glasses

Always wear safety glasses when servicing equipment.

WARNING - No User Serviceable Parts

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING - Read Manual and Safety Instructions

Understand operator's manual and safety instructions before use.

WARNING - Public Contact

Limit public contact; only trained personnel may operate.

WARNING - Minors

This machine is NOT to be operated by minors.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Inspection of Shipment

Check for transit damage and file claims immediately.

Manual Reference

Read and understand the operator's manual and safety instructions.

Electrical Requirements

Details on voltage, phase, and wiring for domestic models.

Fire Suppression Models

Information on ANSUL R-102 fire suppression systems.

Final Preparation

Oil Dispense Installation

Connect and calibrate the oil dispense system to the popper.

CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Light Switch

Operates all lights; interior and dome on your popcorn machine.

Warmer Switch

Operates the forced air popcorn crisping system.

Kettle Heat Switch

Operates the heating elements in the popping kettle.

Kettle Motor and Exhaust Switch

Operates kettle agitator motor and exhaust blower.

Oil System Master Switch

Sends power to the oil pump.

Red Oil Dispense Push Button Switch

Dispenses the pre-set amount of oil into the kettle.

Yellow Light and Audible Signal (Load-Dump)

Alerts operator for loading, dumping, or turning off heat.

Flexi-Pop Switch (If Equipped)

Adjusts kettle load for batch size (32oz or 18oz).

Salt and Sweet Switch (If Equipped)

Changes temperature setting to 50ºF lower for sweet option.

POPPING CORN INSTRUCTIONS

Amount of Popcorn and Oil

Details popcorn and oil quantities for different kettle sizes.

Popping Standard (Salted) Popcorn

Step-by-step guide for popping salted popcorn.

Popping Corn - Flexi-Pop

Instructions for popping 18 oz. batches using Flexi-Pop.

Popping Sweet Corn

Instructions for popping sweet corn.

CARE AND CLEANING

Daily Kettle Cleaning Instructions

Procedure for daily cleaning of the kettle.

FILTER CLEANING

Daily Filter Cleaning

Instructions for daily cleaning of the first mesh filter.

Weekly Filter Cleaning

Instructions for weekly cleaning of internal filters.

Filter Cleaning Steps

How to clean the bag and mesh filters in soapy water.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER - Electrical Shock Precautions

Grounding, water immersion, and unplugging precautions.

DANGER - Improper Maintenance Precautions

Alterations void warranty and cause danger.

WARNING - Servicing Precautions

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.

CAUTION - Service Personnel Only

Following sections are for qualified service personnel only.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Long Popping Cycles

Potential causes for long popping cycles.

Kettle Does Not Heat

Checks for heating issues, including switches and leads.

Kettle Agitator Issues

Checks for agitator shaft rotation and clearance.

Oil Pump Not Delivering Oil

Checks for oil pump issues, including solid oil lines.

ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (Domestic)

Operation

How the temperature control stops power to the kettle.

Adjustment of Electronic Control

Details on factory adjustments for the control board.

ORDERING SPARE PARTS

Replacing Broken Glass

Instructions on how to replace broken glass panels.

Service Bulletin 0074

Operation

How the control stops power to the kettle.

Adjustment of Electronic Control

Details on factory adjustments for the control board.

Overshoot Potentiometer

Setting for the overshoot circuit.

Adjustment of Alarm Set Point

Adjusting the temperature setting for the beeper.

Adjustment of Beeper Sound Level

How to lower or stop the beeper sound.

Salt / Sweet Option

How to select sweet temperature using jumpers.

Trouble Shooting for Service Personnel

Guidance for service personnel on troubleshooting common issues.

Notes

Important notes regarding potentiometer adjustment and wiring.

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