Cretors CMD50 User manual

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176 MITTEL DRIVE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191
CARAMEL CORN MIXER
MODEL CMD 50
120/208 Volt,
Sin le Phase, 60 Hz
120/240 Volt,
Sin le Phase, 60 Hz
230 Volt,
Sin le Phase, 50 Hz
400 Volt, Three Phase, 50 Hz
READ and UNDERSTAND these operating and safety
instructions before operating this popcorn machine

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Table of Contents
I. Safety lert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
II. Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
III. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
IV. Purpose of Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
V. Product Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
VI. Control Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
VII. Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
VIII. Sanitation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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I. SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
The symbol shown is used to call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety
and the safety of others. Watch for this symbol. It points out important safety precautions. It
means ATTENTION! Become Alert! Your personal safety is involved! Read the message that
follows and be alert to the risk of personal injury or death.
II. SAFETY FIRST
The information in this manual is essential for the safe installation and
operation of your Cretors machine. The manual must be read and
understood before installing, and operating the equipment, or equivalent
training must be provided.
“The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance
of unsafe conditions, as well as, the regulations applicable to his work
environment and to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to
illness or injury”. Ref.: 29 CFR 1926.20 (b)(4)(a)(2)
It is understood that safety rules within individual companies vary. If a
conflict exists between the safety procedures contained in this manual and
the rules of a using company, the more stringent rule should take
precedence.
III. INTRODUCTION
This manual is filled with time-saving and money-saving information regarding your Cretors
machine. There is nothing more important than the safety aids and warnings that are throughout
this document. The Safety lert Symbol is used to identify topics of primary safety concern
wherever they appear. Furthermore, a separate section has been included which deals exclusively
with service and accident prevention.
If, after reviewing this manual, anything is unclear or technical problems are encountered, contact
the distributor from whom you purchased your machine for assistance. If there are any additional
questions, feel free to contact our Customer Service Department at the address and/or phone
number listed on the last page of this manual. lways have the model and serial number of your
machine available to assist in obtaining the correct information.

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IV. PURPOSE OF MANUAL
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize owners with the operation
and safety procedures associated with your Cretors machine.
It is important that this manual be kept available to operating personnel.
person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not
qualified to operate the machine.
V. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
CRETORS POPCORN M CHINE
C R MEL CORN MIXER – CMD 50
VI. CONTROL SWITCHES
KETTLE HE T -Turns the kettle heat On/Off.
MIXER -Turns the stirrer blade motor On/Off.
DIGIT L CONTROLLER -Displays and controls kettle temperature.
VII. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A. To make a batch of Caramel Corn, proceed as follows:
1. Spray with Non-Stick the bottom, inside walls, mixing blades and stationary
bars that are on the inside walls of the mixer. This serves to keep the mixer
clean and also helps the caramel corn to separate into individual kernels after
being coated.
2. Put the contents of 2 bags of Cretors Mix and 6oz. to 8oz of water into the mixer and
follow the mix instructions.
WARNING: Under no circumstances should anyone insert any portion of their
body or any object into the kettle when the auger or the bottom mixer is running.
Rotation of the auger may cause serious injury including laceration, crushing
injuries, amputations, and loss of life.
3. Turn on the switch marked HE T. Turn on the switch marked MIXER briefly until the
caramel mix is distributed uniformly over the bottom of the pan then turn off. It is
recommended that the mixer is just bumped on then off occasionally to mix the product
and NOT left on as this will lengthen your cook time.
4. Set the Temperature Controller on the side of the cabinet to 325°F. It may be necessary to
adjust the temperature higher or lower to get the color and flavor you desire.
5. When the mix reaches the set point, the heat will automatically turn off which will also
turn out the pilot light and sound the buzzer. t this time turn off the heat switch, turn

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on the mixer switch (leave on) and add up to 2 measuring can (approximately 1 lb, 10oz.)
of popped corn.
6. When the corn is well coated, spray with Non-Stick to separate.
7. Corn must be sprayed with Non-Stick in order for the individual kernels to separate.
8. When the corn appears to be separated and free in the mixer, dump the batch. Never run
the mixer longer than necessary as this will break up the corn.
9. Turn the mixer motor off and dump the mixer by lifting up on the handle. Use the
spatula supplied with the machine to assist in emptying the caramel corn from the mixer.
10. On succeeding batches, repeat steps 1 through 9.
11. On the last batch of the day, with the heat and mixers off, add at least 12oz. of water and
place cover over the kettle to steam clean the inside of the kettle. Caution: the kettle is
still hot and steam will come out of top as you add the water and put the cover on.
Follow the CLE NING ND S NIT ION procedure below.
CAUTION: lways turn off the HE T switch before adding the popped corn.
fter the last batch is made and the mixer has cooled, spray Non-Stik into the
mixer and leave it until next use. This will prevent any caramel from hardening
underneath the blade hub causing it to stick and damage the motor drive.
Never leave heat on in mixer when machine is not in use. Be sure to turn off all
switches when closing machine at night.
B. Temperature Control
The temperature at which the elements will turn off and the buzzer will sound is determined by
the setting of the Temperature Controller, P/N 14585-CMD or 14585-E-CMD. To raise or lower
the temperature, push the up and down buttons on the front of the controller.

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VIII. SANITATION INSTRUCTIONS
Be certain the machine is turned off and power is unplugged before sanitizing this
machine unless a specific cleaning procedure requires power to the machine. Failure
to do so could result in injury or death.
Do not clean heated surfaces until they have been given sufficient time to cool. Failure
to do so may result in serious burns or scalds.
The mixer should be thoroughly cleaned daily with warm water. When cleaning, do not fill the
mixer with water more than two inches below the top of the mixer blades. The mixer heat may be
used to heat the cleaning water. With the top on, allow the water to steam. This will clean the
inside of the mixer kettle.
CAUTION: Do not boil the kettle dry. This will only make the cleanup more difficult.
Running the mixer blades after adding the water will speed up the cleaning operation. In the
event any carbon has formed on the pan bottom, it may be easily removed by using C.K.C powder
as directed.
The agitator blade can and should be removed and cleaned regularly. This is done by removing
the one (or two) square head bolts holding the cap on. There is a key welded to the cap which
aligns with the keyway on the shaft. Remove the bolt then lift the cap off. The blade can then be
pulled straight up and off the hub.
Clean all parts thoroughly. Do not use any harsh abrasives or cleaning material. ay particular
attention to the interior of the blade center. Some times sugar will carbonize and/or build up on
the interior of the blade center and create a tight fit on the pan center. (Normal clearance is 1/8" --
3 mm). When this happens, syrup or water can 'wick-up' the narrow gap and leak down the
clutch dog shaft and give the appearance that the kettle is leaking.
Clean the blade and under the blade, then replace the blade and align the blade keyway with the
shaft keyway. ut the cap back on aligning the key with the keyway.
This manual is filled with time-saving and money-saving information regarding your Cretors
machine. There is nothing, however, more important than the safety aids and warnings found
throughout this document.

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If you have any questions, contact your local distributor and if there are any additional questions,
feel free to contact the Customer Service Department at C. Cretors and Company.
dditional copies of this manual can be obtained from C. Cretors and Company at the address
listed below. Please provide model and serial number when requesting additional copies of this
manual. There will be a nominal charge for additional copies.
Cretors guarantees this machine to be free of defects in parts, materials and workmanship for two
years. Please take this time to fill out the factory registration card and return it to Cretors to
activate your warranty. If you have any questions concerning the Cretors' warranty, please
contact your local distributor or the Customer Service Department at C. Cretors and Company.
C. CRETORS AND COMPANY
176 MITTEL DRIVE
WOOD DALE, IL 60191
PHONE [phone], FAX [phone]
WEB SITE: http://www.cretors.com Email: postmas[email protected]om