Cretors 16724-C User manual

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176 MITTEL DRIVE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191
“POPPI” ELECTRIC HOT AIR POPPER
Operation Man al
MODELS: 16724-C, 16724-D, 16724-E, and 16724-I
120/240 Volt, 60 Hz
3,250 Watts, Single Phase
120/208 Volt, 60 Hz
3,250 Watts, Single Phase
230 Volt, 50 Hz
3,250 Watts, Single Phase
200 Volt, 50/60 Hz
3,250 Watts, Single Phase
READ and UNDERSTAND t ese servicing, and safety
instructions before servicing t is popcorn mac ine

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Safety Alert Symbol…………………………………………………………3
II. Safety First………………………………………………………………… 3
III. Introduction………………………………………………………………...3
IV. Purpose of Manual………………………………………………………...4
V. Product Identification……………………………………………………..4
VI. Principles of Popcorn Mac ine Operation…………………………...…4
VII. Control Switc es…………………………………………………….…..…5
VIII. Operating Instructions…………………………………………….….…..5
IX. Sanitation Instructions……………………………………………………6

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I. SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
T e symbol s own below is used to call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety
and t e safety of ot ers. Watc for t is symbol. It points out important safety precautions. It means
ATTENTION! Become Alert! Yo r personal safety is involved! Read t e message t at follows and
be alert to t e risk of personal injury or deat .
II. SAFETY FIRST
T e information in t is manual is essential for t e safe installation and maintenance of
your Cretors popcorn mac ine. T e manual must be read and understood before installing
and operating t e equipment, or equivalent training must be provided.
"T e employer s all instruct eac employee in t e recognition and avoidance of unsafe
conditions, as well as, regulations applicable to is work environment, to control or
eliminate any azards, or ot er exposure to illness or injury". Ref.: 29 CFR 1926.20
(b)(4)(a)(2)
It is understood t at safety rules wit in individual companies vary. If a conflict exists
between t e safety procedures contained in t is manual and t e rules of a using company,
t e more stringent rule s ould take precedence.
III. INTRODUCTION
T is manual is filled wit time-saving and money-saving information regarding your Cretors popcorn
mac ine. T ere is not ing more important t an t e safety aids and warnings t at are t roug out t is
document. T e Safety Alert Symbol is used to identify topics of primary safety concern w erever t ey
appear. Furt ermore, a separate section as been included w ic deals exclusively wit service and
accident prevention.
If, after reviewing t is manual, anyt ing is unclear or tec nical problems are encountered, contact t e
distributor from w om you purc ased your mac ine for assistance. If t ere are any additional
questions, feel free to contact our Customer Service Department at t e address and/or p one number
listed on back cover of t is manual. Always ave t e model and serial number of your mac ine
available to assist in obtaining t e correct information.

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IV. PURPOSE OF MANUAL
T is instruction manual is intended to familiarize owners wit t e operation and safety procedures
associated wit your Cretors popcorn mac ine.
It is important t at t is manual be kept available to operating personnel.
A person w o as not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not
qualified to operate t e popcorn mac ine.
V. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
CRETORS POPCORN MACHINE: POPPI HOT AIR DRY POPPER: 16724
VI. PRINCIPLES OF POPCORN MACHINE OPERATION
Theory and Observations of Popcorn Machine Operation
A. T e Popper must sit level in order to ensure t at t e kernels are spread evenly in t e popping
c amber. If t ey are not spread evenly, efficiency will be lost, and t e kernels may burn instead of
pop.
B. In order to pop corn, t e popping c amber and ot er surfaces near t e eating elements are
necessarily and unavoidably eated to temperatures ig enoug to pop popcorn. T e
temperature is controlled by using a digital temperature controller. T e factory installed
temperature set point is 455° F.
All s rfaces sho ld be considered hot. Contact with these s rfaces will b rn and
scald yo . Do not to ch the neck, popping chamber or parts in direct vicinity of
the heating elements.
C. T e popping c amber is eated to ig temperatures by t e electric eating elements to reac
proper popping temperature. An operator is required in t e vicinity of t e kettle only w en
andling corn or dumping popped corn from t e kettle. Neit er of t ese operations requires direct
contact wit t e popping c amber.
D. As t e popcorn pops, it will expand up and out of t e popping c amber. W en t e corn finis es
popping, t e corn remaining in t e c amber can be removed by manually tilting t e mac ine
forward using t e dump andle.
E. T e eat indicator lig t will be on w en t e eating element is eating. T e eating element will
eat until t e desired set point is reac ed.
Direct contact wit t e popping c amber, eating elements, or ot er surfaces co ld
res lt in serio s b rns or scalds. Keep away from t e popper w enever possible.
Use t e andle w en dumping t e kettle, and use t e provided cups w en necessary
to measure corn and engage t e door flap.

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VII. CONTROL SWITCHES
INDICATOR LIGHT -Indicates eating element On/Off.
ROCKER SWITCH -Turns blower motor and eating element On/Off.
DIGITAL CONTROL -Displays and sets t e temperature of t e popping c amber.
VIII. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Do not attempt to operate your Cretors popcorn mac ine until you ave read and
understood t is manual. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or deat .
Do not attempt to operate your Cretors popcorn mac ine unless t e installation
instructions ave been strictly ad ered to. Failure to do so may result in serious injury
or deat .
Operate your Cretors popcorn mac ine only if it is in sanitary condition (See
SANITATION INSTRUCTIONS). Failure to do so may result in illness to your
customers.
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A. Turn t e eat/motor switc to t e “ON” position. T e blower will start and t e eating
element s ould begin producing eat. T e indicator lig t will lig t up w en t e eating
element is on.
B. Allow Popper to run a couple of minutes to stabilize t e temperature. Once t e digital
temperature display is around 285°F, t e mac ine is ready for use. Once corn is added to t e
c amber, t e digital temperature display will begin to rise to popping temperature.
NOTE: To c ange t e set temperature, press t e “set” button on t e digital control, t en use t e
up or down arrows to increase or decrease t e temperature to t e desired point, t en press
t e “set” button again. T e new temperature is now t e set point. T e range of accepted
values is 300°F - 480°F, wit t e factory installed set point being 460°F.
Avoid contact wit t e popper. Contact wit a ot popping mac ine may result in
serious burns or scalds.
WARNING! Allow for ample ventilation and air circulation space at t e rear and
sides of t e popper.
C. Using t e provided scoop, insert 12 ounces of unpopped corn into popping c amber. T e
provided scoop olds 12 ounces of unpopped corn. T is is t e maximum amount t at s ould
be placed into t e c amber at one time.
CAUTION: Use t e provided scoop to pus t e door flap forward. T is flap will
become extremely ot, and t e provided scoop s ould be used to engage door flap in a
safe manner. DO NOT TOUCH WITH YOUR HANDS!

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WARNING! Over c arging t e c amber wit too muc corn can cause t e opening to
get clogged, possibly placing t e mac ine in a fire condition. Only use good popcorn.
D. Under normal conditions, t e first few kernals s ould start popping in 1 – 2 minutes. T is will
produce t e greatest volume, finest appearance and best eating qualities.
NOTE: A venting cover located on t e back of t e mac ine can be utilized to increase or
decrease t e air flow if t e desired temperature is not easily reac ed. However, safety stops
ave been placed to ensure t at t e vents cannot be completely closed.
If the vents are completely closed, the air flow may not be eno gh to p sh
the popped corn p and o t of the chamber, res lting in a b ild- p of heat.
This may lead to a fire in the popping chamber. If the corn begins to scorch
and/or smoke, maximize the vents to increase the air flow. This will p sh the
popped corn o t of the chamber and away from the heating element.
E. As t e corn pops and expands upward, it will be ejected from t e popping c amber.
F. Once t e popping as subsided (usually around 2 ½ - 3 minutes), use t e dump andle to tilt
t e mac ine forward to eject any remaining popped corn. A few gentle “s akes” may be
necessary to ensure all popped corn is out of t e c amber. NOTE: If t e corn does not pop
wit in 6 minutes, t e corn quality is probably poor and s ould be dumped out to prevent corn
from drying out and potentially starting a fire. Only use good quality popcorn seed.
G. W en all t e popped corn is ejected from t e popping c amber, return t e andle to it’s
original position.
Only to ch the black portion of the pivot handle, as all other s rfaces sho ld be
considered hot.
H. Repeat popping steps C-G. On t e last popping, return t e pivot andle to t e uprig t
position, turn off t e motor/ eat switc .
NOTE: W en t e eat/motor switc is flipped to t e “OFF” position, t e eating element is
s ut down, but t e blower will continue to run for approximately one (1) minute to allow it to
cool. T is prevents damage to t e internal mec anical parts.
Follow t e recommended sanitation procedures.
IX. SANITATION INSTRUCTIONS
Be certain the machine is t rned off and power is npl gged before sanitizing this
machine. Fail re to do so co ld res lt in inj ry or death.
Do not clean heated s rfaces ntil they have been given s fficient time to cool.
Fail re to do so may res lt in serio s b rns.
Do not attempt to clean a hot popping chamber. Fail re to do so may res lt in serio s
b rns or scalds.

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1. T e unit is a polis ed stainless steel 304 finis and is very easy to clean. After t e final
popping, t e best practice is to wait until all surfaces ave cooled.
2. Once t e popper as ad sufficient time to cool, loosen t e two wing nuts at t e front near t e
door flap.
3. Remove t e two wing nuts at t e rear of t e ead.
4. Slide t e top panel off, revealing t e popping c amber.
5. Take a dry cotton towel and wipe t e interior of t e popping c amber, clearing any remaining
particulate. NOTE: Do not se water or other cleaning agent, as the moist re can affect the
heating coils, possibly ca sing an electrical short.
6. Replace t e top panel, and reinsert t e two rear wing nuts. Tig ten all wing nuts on t e ead.
7. T e popping c amber s ould be cleaned at t e end of eac day of use.
8. T e exterior s ould be wiped wit a dry cotton clot as needed.
T is manual is filled wit time-saving and money-saving information regarding your Cretors popcorn
popper. T ere is not ing, owever, more important t an t e safety aids and warnings found
t roug out t is document.
If you ave any questions regarding t e operation or cleaning of your Cretors popcorn popper, contact
your local distributor. S ould you ave any difficulties or are unable to reac t em, feel free to contact
t e Customer Service Department at C. Cretors and Company.
Additional copies of t is manual can be obtained from C. Cretors and Company at t e address listed
below. Please provide model and serial number w en requesting additional copies of t is manual.
T ere will be a nominal c arge for additional copies.
Cretors guarantees t is mac ine to be free of defects in parts, materials and workmans ip for two
years. Please take t is time to fill out t e factory registration card and return it to t e factory to activate
your warranty. If you ave any questions concerning t e Cretors' warranty, please contact your local
distributor or t e Customer Service Department at C. Cretors and Company.
C. CRETORS AND COMPANY
176 MITTEL DRIVE
WOOD DALE, IL 60191
PHONE [phone], FAX [phone]
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