Goldmedal 4190 User manual

Onion Blossom Cutter
Instruction Manual
Model#4190
Part No. 38224
Revised June 1996
Cincinnati, OH 45241-4807 USA

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Your Onion Blossom Cutter comes to you fully assembled, except for the Suction Feet (Item #5)
which are to be screwed into the Base (Item #1). However, to assure the sanitary condition of the
machine, we recommend that it be cleaned (as outlined below) before it is used.
TO USE
See next page: “How To Make An Onion Blossom”.
TO CLEAN
1. Remove the Thumb Screws (Item #9) to release the Yoke (Item #8).
2. Remove the Quick Release Pin (Item #12) to release the Handle (Item #6).
3. Lift the Frame (Item #2) off the Guide Rods. Use caution, the blades are extremely sharp.
4. Thoroughly wash the Frame with Blade Assembly in mild soapy water. Rinse thoroughly.
5. Reassemble by reversing the procedure.
NOTE: The machine can be totally dissembled for cleaning (or repair) by removing the Hitch
Pins (Item #12) and Pins (Item #4) to release the Handle (Item #6) and Base Assembly (Item
#1).
TO LUBRICATE
When needed, lubricate the Guide Rods (Item #2) with Mineral Oil, Food Grade Grease or rub
them with Paraffin. Do NOT lubricate with cooking oil – it gets sticky!

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HOW TO MAKE AN ONION BLOSSOM
1. Use large (1 – 1½ pound each) white or yellow onions. These are sometimes referred to as
“jumbo” or “colossal”. For best results, the onions should be generally shaped like a ball. Flat or
squat onions are more difficult to cut, coat and fry. For best results, keep onions at room
temperature (70° – 80° degrees F).
2. Cut off the top ¾" – 1" of the onion and peel the first layer or two of skin off. The root must be
kept intact.
3. Place the onion in the Blossom Cutter with the root side down and the onion centered under the
blades. (NOTE: For almost all applications, the removable base adapter [where the onion sits
on the cutter] should remain in place. On occasion, when extremely large onions are used
[bigger than 2 pounds], remove the adapter before cutting).
4. With a continuous smooth motion bring the cutter handle down through the onion until the
handle stops.
5. Eject the onion by bringing the handle back up to its original position. If the onion does not
completely eject itself, carefully push the onion through from the top only. Never pull from the
bottom!
(CAUTION: VERY SHARP EDGES).
6. Submerge the cut onion, root side down, in a thin batter wash (we recommend Catalog Item
#4191, mixed at a rate of 40 oz. water per pound of mix).The batter wash should be about the
consistency of buttermilk or thin pancake batter.
7. Remove the onion and invert to drain excess batter wash.
8. Place the onion, root side down, in a bowl and cover with breading mix (we recommend dry
Catalog Item #4191 and your favorite seasoning). Fan the onion petals to make sure that the
breading mix covers as many of the batter washed onion petals as possible.
NOTE: This takes a little practice.
9. Remove the onion, invert; cover any bare spots with breading, and pat to remove excess
breading from the interior of the onion.
10. Place the onion root side up in a deep fryer with 375° F. oil (the King 9 Fryer, Catalog Item
#8073, is ideal for this product). This takes a bit of practice but is done easiest by putting the
onion on a Catalog Item #8077 Fryer Skimmer (root side up) and holding it with long fryer tongs
while lowering the onion carefully into the oil.
11. Fry root side up for about 2 minutes. Flip the onion over (this part is easy) and fry for another 2
minutes.
12. Remove the onion from the oil (using the screen and tongs) and allow to drain and cool for a
minute or so.
13. Place the onion on a serving plate and, using the supplied corer, remove the core and root of
theonion.
14. Place a dish of your favorite sauce in the center of the blossom and serve.

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ORDERING SPARE PARTS
1.Identify the desired part by checking it against the photos, illustrations, and/or the parts list.
2.When ordering, please include part number, part name, and quantity desired.
3.Please include your model name and machine serial number (located on the machine
nameplate) with your order.
4.Address all parts orders to:
Parts Department
Gold Medal Products Co.
10700 Medallion Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241-4807
or, place orders at:
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS OF THIS MANUAL ARE
INTENDED ONLY FOR QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
THESE ARE NOTINTENDED FOR THE OPERATOR.
Adequate eye protection must be used when servicing this
equipment to prevent the possibility of injury.

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ONION BLOSSOM CUTTER

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PARTS LIST – ONION BLOSSOM CUTTER
Item No. Part No. Description Quantity
1 38221 Base Assembly w/ Guide Rods 1
2 38222 Frame w/ Bearings 1
3 38390 Blade Assembly 1
4 38377 Pin 2
5 44017 Rubber Suction Feet 4
6 38374 Handle, Lever 1
7 38381 “O” Ring 2
8 38396 Yoke 1
9 61059 Thumb Screw, ¼-20 x ½" 2
10 38399 Blade Retaining Ring 1
11 38323 Decal, Sharp Blades 1
12* 38384 #3 External Hitch Pin 2
13* 12189 Machine Screw, 10-32 x ½" 6
14 38308 Quick Release Pin 1
15* 12184 FlatWasher 3
16 38398 Connecting Rod 2
17* 38552 Onion Corer, Small 1
18* 38553 Small Onion Adapter 1
* Items Not Shown

WARRANTY
WE WARRANT to the original purchaser the Gold Medal equipment sold by us to
be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service. Our
obligation under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of any
defective part for a period of six (6) months from the date of sale to the Original
Purchaser with regard to labor and two (2) years with regard to parts and does not
cover damage to the equipment caused by accident, alteration, improper use, voltage,
abuse, or failure to follow instructions.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED, AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON OUR
PART, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTIBILITY.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION
ON THE FACE HEREOF. We neither assume, nor authorize any other person
to assume for us, any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale of said
GOLD MEDAL equipment or any part thereof.
The term “Original Purchaser” as used in this warranty shall be deemed to mean that
person, firm, association, or corporation who was billed by the GOLD MEDAL
PRODUCTS COMPANY, or their authorized distributor for the equipment.
THIS WARRANTY HAS NO EFFECT AND IS VOID UNLESS THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASER FIRST CALLS GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS COMPANY AT 1-800-
543-0862 TO DISCUSS WITH OUR SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THE
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM, AND, IF NECESSARY, FOR INSTRUCTIONS
CONCERNING THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.
GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS COMPANY
10700 Medallion Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241-4807 USA
www.gmpopcorn.com
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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