Goldmedal 2022 User manual

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Part No. 41474
Revised 8/89
ASTRO –POP
16 & 20 OZ.
Instruction Manual
Model #2022,#2023, #2024, #2026, #2026T
#2023EX, #2024EX, #2026EX
Cincinnati, OH 45241-4807 USA
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SAFETY SHEET
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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CHECKING SHIPMENT
The popcorn machine is shipped in a corrugated carton. If you purchased a floor model
machine, the base is shipped in another carton. If you purchased a bucket seasoning pump,
it too is in a separate carton.
Unpack all cartons and check thoroughly for any damage, which may have occurred during
transit. Damage claims should be filed immediately with the transportation company.
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SPECIFICATIONS
ASTRO POP – 16OZ
#2022, 2023 , 2024 ASTRO POP – 16OZ # 2023EX , 2024EX ASTRO POP – 20OZ #2026, 2026T ASTRO POP – 20 OZ #2026EX
HEIGHT
* 46 IN ^ 74IN. 46 IN. 74 IN. 46 IN. 74 IN. 46 IN. 74 IN.
DEPTH 28 IN. 28 IN. 28 IN. 28 IN.
WIDTH 28 IN 28 IN. 28 IN. 28 IN.
SHIPPING WEIGHT * 220 LBS.
^ 398 LBS * 220 LBS. ^ 398 LBS * 220 LBS. ^ 398 LBS * 220 LBS. ^ 398 LBS
CORN DRAWER
CAPACITY
(FLOOR MODEL ONLY)
50 LBS. 50 LBS. 50 LBS. 50 LBS.
SIZE OF SEAS. BUCKET
(FLOOR MODEL ONLY) 50 LBS. 50 LBS. 50 LBS. 50 LBS.
QUANTITY OF OIL 0-10 OZ. 0-10 OZ. 0-10 OZ. 0-10 OZ.
KETTLE HEAT
ELEMENTS
(WATTS)
1750 1750 2800 2800
BLOWER WARMER IIT.
ELE.
(WATTS(
400 400 400 400
WARMER MOTOR
(AMPS) 1.12 .59 1.12 .59
AGITATOR MOTOR
(AMPS) .87 .40 2 .40
LIGHTS, FLOOD (WATTS)
75 75 75 75
SEASONING PUMP HEAT
ELEMENTS (WATTS) 500 500 500 500
PUMP MOTOR (AMPS) 1.8 .75 2.8 .75
LIGHTS, FLOURESCENT
(WATTS) 20 20 20 20
CORN PAN HEAT ELE.
(WATTS) 2024, 2024EX 75 75
*Counter Model
^ Floor Model
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
LIGHT SWITCH
Flipping this lever to the “ON” position lights all the lights on your popper.
WARMER SWITCH
Flipping the lever of this switch to the “ON” position energizes the blower, which will freshen any prepopped
corn you may have left over.
KETTLE HEAT SWITCH
Moving the lever of this switch to the “ON” position starts the exhaust blower and the agitator in the kettle.
The purpose of this agitator is to keep the raw kernels on the bottom of the kettle and to prevent the popped
corn from jamming.
FUSES
The ASTRO POP is equipped with two 20-amp fuses. These protect the entire machine. If a fuse blows out
continually, check for loose wires, short circuits, etc.
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING CONTROLS ARE ON FLOOR MODEL ASTRO POP POPPERS ONLY FOR
SPECIAL COUNTER MODEL POPPERS EQUIPPED WITH THE BUCKET SEASONING PUMP.
OIL SYSTEM MASTER SWITCH
Moving the lever of this switch to the “ON” position energizes the electrical circuit of the bucket-seasoning
pump. It also supplies the heat element of the pump with 40 watts of electrical power. This “LOW HEAT”
will usually keep the oil liquid at average room temperatures. When this switch is in the “ON” position, the red
pilot light next to it will be on.
OIL PUMP BUTTON
After the oil has melted, pressing the red “OIL PUMP BUTTON” for a few seconds will start an automatic
pumping cycle, which delivers the proper amount of oil to the kettle. The oil pump pilot light will come on, and
remain on while the automatic pumping cycle takes place. When the pilot light comes on, you may release
the “OIL PUMP BUTTON”.
TIMER SWITCH
This switch on the bucket seasoning pump control box determines the length of time the heat element of the
bucket pump is at “HIGH HEAT”. This “HIGH HEAT” is produced by 500 watts of electrical power. Its
purpose is to melt the oil quickly. Whenever the timer switch is “ON”, the pilot light above it will be on.
POPPING CORN (FLOOR MODELS)
1. Turn “LIGHTS SWITCH” AND “WARMER SWITCH” ON.
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2. Turn “OIL SYSTEM MASTER SWITCH” on.
3. Set the timer switch on the bucket seasoning pump control box for the desired HIGHT HEAT melting
time. The length of time you choose depends of the temperature of the oil. Colder oil takes longer to
reach 76F., the melting point. After you have melted
the oil, the automatic low heat (energized by having the OIL SYSTEM MASTER SWITCH ON) will
usually keep the oil liquid at most room temperatures. Coconut oil will congeal at temperatures below
approximately 76F. In cold areas, turn on the “HIGH HEAT” occasionally for about 5-10 minutes to
keep the oil liquid.
4. Turn “KETTLE HEAT” switches on approximately five minutes before you estimate the oil will be
melted sufficiently to begin pumping.
5. When the kettle is up to heat, and the oil has melted, press red oil pump button for a few seconds
until oil pump pilot light comes on. Proper amount of oil is automatically pumped into the kettle.
6. Turn “KETTLE MOTOR & EXHAUST SWITCH” on.
7. Lift kettle lid and pour in 16 ounces of corn and 4 teaspoons of flavacol (for 16 oz. Astro Pop ). Close
lid. ( for 20 oz. Astro Pop, use 20 ounces of corn and 5 teaspoons of Flavacol.)
8. After the corn has popped, rotate the dump handle counterclockwise to disengage the agitator. Keep
rotating the handle in this direction to dump the popcorn. There is a stop to prevent the kettle from
being rotated too far.
9. Return the kettle to the upright position.
10. Repeat the cycle starting with Item #5 to pop another kettle of corn.
11. On the final kettle of corn, it is a good idea to turn the “KETTLE HEAT’ switch off, just as the lids are
coerced open by the popping corn. This saves electricity, since there is plenty of heat in the kettle,
and also helps eliminate smoke and odor after you have stopped popping.
POPPING CORN (COUNTER MODEL)
1. Turn the “LIGHT SWITCH” and ‘WARMER SWITCH” on.
2. Turn the “ KETTLE HEAT” switch on approximately five minutes before you are ready to pop corn.
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3. Turn “KETTLE MOTOR & EXHAUST SWITCH” on.
4. Open the lid and place the oil, the corn, and the salt in the kettle. Close lid.
The popper comes equipped with an 18-ounce corn measure cup. We recommend a flavored and colored
coconut oil, as popcorn in coconut oil stays fresher longer. Coconut oil does not leave the black deposits in
your kettle like other oils. TASTEE-POP bars, being mostly coconut oil are very handy to use.
5. After the corn has popped, rotate the dump handle counterclockwise to dump the popcorn. There is a
stop to prevent the kettle from being rotated too far.
6. Return the kettle to the upright position and rotate the handle clockwise to engage the agitator drive.
7. Repeat the cycle starting with item #4 to pop another kettle of corn.
8. On the final kettle of corn, it is a good idea to turn the “KETTLE HEAT” SWITCH OFF, JUST AS THE
LIDS ARE CORCED OPEN BY THE POPPING CORN. This saves electricity, since there is plenty of
heat in the kettle, and also helps eliminate smoke and odor after you have stopped popping.
CAUTION: TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS DO NOT TOUCH
KETTLE WHILE IT IS HOT.
When you are finished popping, make sure ‘KETTLE HEAT” and “KETTLE MOTOR” switches are turned
“OFF”. NEVER LEAVE THE HEAT ON WHEN YOU ARE NOT POPPING. If you place oil in a hot kettle,
remember to finish that popping cycle, or turn off the kettle. Exposure to heat starts to break down color and
flavor of popcorn oils.
Always wipe the complete exterior of your kettle with a heavy cloth immediately after you finish popping. Oil
drippings will come off quite easily at this time, but will burn on and stain if not removed. The sales appeal of
a clean and gleaming machine must not be over-looked. Your customers expect it of you.
CARE AND CLEANING
CAUTION: UNPLUG YOUR MACHINE BEFORE CLEANING.
GLASS PANEL AND CASE
A clean looking, well kept machine is one of the best ways of advertising your popcorn. Take a clean
cloth and first wipe excess oil from the glass. Wipe the outside, too. Then, use any glass cleaner this
is recommended for cutting grease. We find a wax cleaner such as Johnson’s Shine-Up to be good
for cleaning the aluminum exterior of your machine.
ASTRO POP 16 -- 16 OZ. CORN
5 1/3 oz. Oil charge
or 1 1/3 Bars
4 Teaspoons Flavacol
ASTRO POP 20 -- 20 oz. Corn
6 2/3 oz. Oil charge
or 1 2/3 Bars
5 Teaspoons Flavacol
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Special care should be used when cleaning the Plexiglas doors to prevent scratching them. Use a
very soft cloth and a mild soap. Never use a gritty type cleaner or detergent. Special Plexiglas
cleaners are available to clean and make the Plexiglas static free. Using a damp cloth, wipe the
exposed exterior and interior surfaces at the close of operations for the day.
OLD MAID DRAWER
Empty the old maid drawer and wipe clean daily or when it becomes filled.
BLOWER WARMER UNIT
Every few weeks, remove the corn pan and wash it with hot soapy water. Rinse with clear water and dry
before replacing it. Clean out all trash corn from the BLOWER-WARMER assembly, as well as the frame of
the machine. Your must keep this BLOWER-WARMER
Unit clean and free from trash corn for maximum efficiency and long motor life.
KETTLE
When you are finished popping for a while, wipe the oil off the outside of the kettle and lids. Although the
kettle shell is chrome plated, it will become blackened if you allow the oil to bake on. When not popping
corn, always turn the ‘KETTLE HEAT” switch “OFF”.
CAUTION: NEVER IMMERSE THE ENTIRE KETTLE IN WATER. THIS WILL AUTOMATICALLY VOID
THE GUARANTEE AND RUIN THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.
A clean kettle sells more popcorn and makes more profit. If you did not follow our directions and your kettle
has become really black and messy, it is going to require some serious effort on your part to bring it back to
like new condition. We recommend the use of Gold Medal “OLD SOAK” cleaner. This is a specially
formulated USDA Food approved cleaner used in bakeries for removing burned material from baking pans.
You can clean the inside of the kettle by making a solution of OLD SOAK as directed, turn on the kettle heat
until it boils, and then let is soak. If you are careful, you may be able to remove the black deposits from the
kettle shell without disassembling the kettle. BUT, BE CAREFUL. Remember, do not immerse kettle.
EXHAUST FILTER
The purpose of the exhaust filter is to trap the hot oil from the popping operation, while allowing the
steam and delicious aroma of the corn to pass. To do this efficiently, the filter must be kept clean. IT
SHOULD BE REMOVED AND WASHED IN HOT SOAPY WATER AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK.
Remember, to remove all excess water from the filter before reinstalling. If filter is too clogged, soak
in “OLD SOAK” or replace. A clogged filter will stall exhaust blower motor and ruin it.
BUCKET SEASONING PUMP
We recommend cleaning the bucket-seasoning pump by cycling a cleaning solution through it. Use a
clean, empty seasoning bucket and fill it with hot water and “OLD SOAK” cleaner available from Gold
Medal. Use one ounce of OLD SOAK per gallon of hot water.
Make sure the “OIL SYSTEM MASTER” switch is OFF. Disconnect the oil line by means of the quick
disconnect coupling. Slide the pump and the bucket of seasoning oil to which it is attached from the
cabinet. Remove the pump from the seasoning oil and let excess oil drain off. You must do this
when the oil is in the liquid state and not congealed. Wipe as much of the oil from the pump as much
you can, and then mount the pump on the bucket containing the cleaning solution. Slide the pump
and bucket into the cabinet and reconnect the oil line.
CAUTION: AVOID TURNING THE PUMP UPSIDE DOWN!!!
TO REMOVE KETTLE FOR CLEANING: FIRST UNSCREW LOCK RINGDO NOT USE
PLIERS OR VISE GRIPS. THEN PULL DOWN TO UNPLUG.
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Disconnect the kettle lead in cord and remove the kettle from the cabinet. Place a suitable container
inside the popper to catch the cleaning solution after it is cycled through the oil delivery system.
Turn the ‘OIL SYSTEM MASTER” switch on cycle the pump by means of red “OIL PUMP” button.
Continue to cycle until the pump and delivery system are clean. Turn “OIL SYSTEM MASTER” switch
off. Remove the pump from the cleaning solution with plain hot water and recycle the pump to flush
out the cleaning solution. Remove the pump from the hot water, allow it to drain for a few minutes,
then wipe all exposed surfaces dry.
Place the pump into the bucket seasoning oil immediately. Cycle the pump several times to remove
any water, which may be inside the internal parts of the pump or delivery system.
REPLACING BROKEN GLASS
Should you accidentally break a panel of glass, it can be replaced very easily without disassembling
the popper.
1. Remove all loose pieces of glass.
2. Remove all vinyl strips from around the glass to be replaced. To do this, start the vinyl
strips out of the channels with a knifepoint or similar tool. Always start at a corner. When
enough vinyl protrudes, grasp it with the fingers and carefully pull it out. Set it aside as it
must be reused.
3. Carefully remove the rest of the broken glass.
4. Apply decals to the new glass panel.
5. Maneuver the new glass into position. Try not to let the glass slip down into the opening in
the extrusion from which the vinyl was removed. The glass should set on the illustration.
If the glass does slip down into the opening, it will be necessary to raise the glass. Use
suction cups, or a similar device.
6. Replace the vinyl, starting at the bottom edge of the glass. Starting at one corner and
working it into the channel inch by inch easily install the vinyl. Apply pressure to the vinyl
at point “A” as shown on illustration to force it into the channel. A dull blunt object such
as the eraser end of a pencil or a small round piece of wood is an excellent tool.
NOTE: WE DO NOT SHIP GLASS, OBTAIN FROM LOCAL GLASS SHOP OR HARDWARE STORE. ALWAYS
PURCHASE DOUBLE STRENGTH TYPE GLASS.
Glass sizes: 23 1/16 x 32 3/16 x 1/8 (2022, 2023, 2023EX, 2016)
23 1/16 X 28 3/16 X 1/8 (2024, 2024EX)
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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ORDERING SPARE PARTS
1. Identify the worn or broken part by checking it with the illustrations and parts list.
2. When ordering parts, include part number, part name, and quantity required.
3. Include you model name and machine serial number (found on nameplate) with your order.
4. Address orders to:
Parts Department
Gold Medal Products Co.
10700 Medallion Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241-4807
or, place orders at:
[phone]
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
www.gmpopcorn.com
LUBRICATION GEAR BOX
The gearbox is of heavy-duty construction. It has been filled and sealed at the factory. It should be
checked every three months. To check the level of the lubricant in the gearbox, unscrew the cap
from the oil level gauge. The gearbox should be maintained at a level 1/16” below the top of the oil
level gauge.
To refill, lift hinged lid of oil hole cover and pour lubricant in until it reaches the proper level as
observed in the oil level gauge. Then replace the cap on the oil level gauge. Refill with a multi-
purpose gear lubricant, S.A.E. 90 weight.
KETTLE DRIVE MOTOR, BLOWER WARMER MOTOR AND BUCKET SEASONING PUMP MOTOR
Follow manufacturers lubrication instructions as shown on the motor.
ADJUSTING HEIGHT OF HEATING ELEMENT TO FIT OTHER PAILS
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The bucket lid assembly of the pump can be raised or lowered on the Pump mount tube to
accommodate buckets of various heights. To do this, loosen the (2) setscrews in the hub of the
bucket lid assembly and slide the lid up or down as required. Then retighten the setscrews.
The intake port is on the underside of the pump, thus allowing the maximum quantity of oil to be
removed from the bucket. The pump is equipped with a filter screen over the intake port to prevent
foreign material from being pulled in to the pump. This will protect the pump vanes from any
possible damage.
PLASTIC PAIL – CAUTION
A word of CAUTION is in order with respect to the new plastic oil pails now appearing on the market.
DO NOT
Adjust the lid assembly so the heating element is too close to the bottom of the pail as the elements
could melt a hole in the bottom of the pail, be at least one inch from bottom of plastic pails.
TO MELT BUCKET PUMP INTO A CONGEALED PAIL OF SEASONING OIL OUTSIDE OF MACHINE
CABINET, DISCONNECT OIL LINE ONLY, BY MEANS OF QUICK DISCONNCT COUPLING AND
PROPERLY OR OIL WILL LEAK.
ADJUSTING QUANTITY OF OIL DELIVERED
The oil pump can be adjusted to deliver various quantities of oil up to a maximum of ten ounces per
cycle to the kettle. It has been set at the factory to deliver the approximate quantity of oil necessary
for the popper it is installed on. To prevent the oil from congealing in the tubing, the line is drained
back into the pail between each cycle.
Before you make any changes in the oil settings, first measure the oil that pump is delivering. For
best results you should have 1/3 oil to corn. For instance, a twelve-ounce measure of corn requires
four ounces of oil – a 14-ounce kettle –4 2/3 ounces of oil; and 18-ounce kettle – 6 ounces of oil; and
36-ounce kettle requires 12 ounces of oil. Any reduction from these amounts will seriously affect the
top quality of you popcorn. The secret to good popcorn is plenty of oil and FLAVACOL salt for more
color and flavor. Top quality always pays back more profits.
Caution: When measuring the quantity of oil delivered to the kettle, you must allow the oil in the line
to drain back into the pail between cycle. You can observe this through the clear plastic oil line
tubing. It should take approximately one minute for the oil line to drain.
Should you find it necessary to vary the amount of oil delivered to the kettle to meet your particular
needs, the following instructions should be followed:
1. Disconnect the electrical power from the machine to the bucket seasoning pump by means
of the special disconnect plug.
2. Take out the two screws and remove the lid from the control box of the pump.
3. The oil timer assembly consists of a timer motor, one nylon cycle carm, one nylon
ingredient cam, two slotted head nylon adjustment screws, two switch housings and two
switches.
4. The time motor limit switch should not be adjusted, as it has been se at the factory and
should require no additional adjustment.
5. The pump motor limit switch controls the length of the time the pump motor runs, and thus
the amount of oil delivered to the kettle.
6. To get more oil to the kettle, turn nylon adjustment screw clockwise. This permits the
pump motor to run longer, thus pumping more oil.
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To get less oil to he kettle, turn the nylon adjustment screw counterclockwise. This shortens the time
the pump motor runs, thus pumping less oil.
CAUTION: When adjusting the quantity of oil delivered, never turn the adjusting screw more than 1/8
turn at one time. Then, run through a cycle and measure the quantity of oil delivered and readjust it
necessary.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
LONG POPPING CYCLES:
If you ASTRO POP is slow to attain a decent popping cycle, or never reaches
one, it can be the result of several things:
A. HEATING ELEMENTS-- One of the heating elements in the kettle may be
burned out. This would result in the kettle never reaching the proper
operating temperature.
B. THERMOSTAT-- A defective thermostat could cause the kettle not to
attain the proper operating temperature.
C. LOW VOLTAGE-- If the machine is operated on low voltage, this could
cause the kettle not to reach the proper operating temperature
D. INADEQUATE SUPPLY LINES-- Inadequately sized electrical supply lines,
in addition to being a fire hazard, would also prevent the kettle from
properly reaching operating temperature. You should have at least #12
wires running to the wall receptacle into which your ASTRO POP is
plugged.
E. INFERIOR CORN--Inferior quality corn would result in longer popping
cycles. Use only top quality hybrid popcorn from reputable suppliers.
Even then, if you let your corn pick up moisture or dry out, your popping
cycles will be slow.
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KETTLE DOES NOT HEAT
If the kettle does not heat at all, it can be the result of several things. Before you go any further, make
sure the kettle lead-in cord is plugged in, and that the fuses are not blown. Make sure all electrical
connections are tight.
A. KETTLE HEAT SWITCH – Check the current to and from the “KETTLE HEAT” switch, and if the
switch is defective and should be replaced. You can also check the thermostat by checking
the current to and from it.
B. THERMOSTAT—A defective thermostat would cause the kettle no6t to heat. A good check is
to bypass the thermostat and see if the heating elements will produce heat. If they do, the
thermostat is defective and should be replaced. You can also check the thermostat by
checking the current to and from it.
C. HEATING ELEMENTS—Normally the heating elements should last through several tons of
popcorn, however, elements do burn out. Visual inspection might show a hole burned through
the metal sheath in some cases. If no defect is apparent, check the current to the heating
elements. If defective, new elements are available from our local Gold Medal Dealer or directly
from the factory.
MOTOR WILL NOT TURN AGITATOR
If the kettle drive motor will not turn the agitator shaft, when it is engaged, disengage the agitator
shaft by turning the dump handle counterclockwise. Look at the drive dog on the gear box output
shaft to see if it turns when the “KETTLE MOTOR” switch is “ON”. If the drive dog is turning,
there is probably a kernel of popped or unpopped corn wedged between the stir blade and the
kettle bottom.
If there is more than 1/32” clearance between the kettle bottom and the stir blades, they should be
adjusted. To do this, loosen the set screw in the collar at the top of the crossbar and lower the
agitator shaft as necessary. Then re-tighten the set screw in the collar. Now, take up the end play
in the agitator shaft by repositioning the collar on the bottom of the kettle crossbar.
In some very remote cases a drive pin in the gear box can be sheared. If the agitator shaft will not
rotate under a load, this is probably your trouble. A quick way to check this is to engage the
agitator shaft and then manually try to turn the shaft. If the shaft turns manually, a drive pin in the
gear box is sheared. We suggest you return the entire gear box to the factory for repair.
OIL PUMP DOES NOT DELIVER OIL TO KETTLE
If the oil pump does not deliver oil to the kettle, it could be the result of several things. However, the
first thing to do is check the oil in the bucket to be sure it is liquid. Perhaps you did not allow enough
melting time at high heat, or the heating element is defective. The limit switch on the manual high
heat timer could also be defective. If the oil is liquid, check the following:
A. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS—Check all electrical connections to see that they are clean and
tight.
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B. OIL PUMP PUSH BUTTON SWITCH—Check the current to and from the ‘OIL PUMP PUSH
BUTTON SWITCH” with the button depressed, and if the switch is defective, replace it.
C. TIMER MOTOR LIMIT SWITCH—Check the current to an from the “TIMER MOTOR LIMIT
SWITCH”, and if the switch is defective, replace it.
D. TIMER MOTOR—Check the current to the timer motor, and if the motor is defective, replace it.
E. PUMP MOTOR LIMIT SWITCH—Check the current to and from the “Pump Motor Limit Switch”
and if the switch is defective, replace it.
F. PUMP MOTOR-- Check the current to the pump motor, and if the motor is defective, replace it.
G. LOW VOLTAGE-- You must have a properly sized electrical line to the machine to handle the
ampere draw. If the line is properly sized, in some remote cases, the voltage supplied by the
electric company could be extremely low. If the voltage is found to be low, contact your local
electric company. Some symptoms of low voltage are long popping cycles, and pump not
cycling with kettle heat on.
PARTS LIST
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CABINET ASSEMBLY 16 OZ
REF# ITEM 2022 2023 2023EX 2024 2024EX
1 HANGER ARM 47262 47262 47262 47262 47262
2 GEAR BLOCK 47065 47065 47065 47065 47065
3 GEAR 47059 47059 47059 47059 47059
4 HANGER ARM 47263 47263 47263 47263 47263
5 KETTLE RECEPTACLE 41160 41160 41160 49219 49219
6 KETTLE ASSY. 2162 2163 2163EX 2163 2163EX
7 DOME 41001 41001 41001 41002 41002
8 DRIVE MOTOR 47183 47183 47028 47183 47028
9 LIGHT ASSY. 41159 41159 41159 41159 41159
10 BALLAST ONLY 41022 41022 41022 41022 41022
11 LIGHT ONLY 39016 39016 39016 39016 39016
12 STARTER FOR LIGHT 41023 41023 41023 41023 41023
13 LIGHT BRACKET 41643 41643 41643 41643 41643
14 LAMP HOLDER 47047 47047 47047 47047 47047
15 LIGHT BULB 41671 41671 41671 41671 41671
16 OIL TUBE 41047 41047 41047 N/A N/A
17 MOTOR PLATE 41005 41005 41005 41175 41175
18 TOP FRAME ASSY. 41045 41045 41045 41045 41045
19 TERMINAL BLOCK 47208 47208 47208 47208 47208
20 CONTROL BOX COVER 41107 41107 41107 41107 41107
21 CON. BOX TOP COVER 41108 41108 41108 41108 41108
22 DOME SPACER 41184 41184 41184 41184 41184
23 OIL TUBE COLLAR 47225 47225 47225 N/A N/A
24
SWITCH BOX PUMP
41106
41106
41106
N/A
N/A
25 BUTTON OIL PUMP 41031 41031 41031 N/A N/A
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2022,2023,2024,2023EX,2024EX,2026,2026EX,2026T
16
26 SWITCH OIL PUMP 47201 47201 47201 N/A N/A
27 PILOT LIGHT 41033 41033 41032 41033 41032
28 SWITCH 47202 47202 74087 47202 74087
29 SWITCH 47201 47201 47201 47201 47201
30 SWITCH BOX 41004 41004 41004 41004 41004
31 CATCH BRACKET 77089 77089 77089 77089 77089
32 MAGNETIC CATCH 47561 47561 47561 47561 47561
33 DOOR STRIKER 47237 47237 47237 47237 47237
34 KNOB 41013 41013 41013 41013 41013
35 SWITCH BOX COVER 41109 41109 41109 N/A N/A
36 LATCH SPACER 47335 47335 47335 N/A N/A
37 LIGHT CORD 41704 41704 41704 41704 41704
38 BLOWER MOTOR 41015 41015 41015 N/A N/A
39 CARBON FILTER 41096 41096 41096 41096 41096
40 GREASE FILTER 41095 41095 41095 41095 41095
41 BLOWER BOX 41006 41006 41006 41006 41006
42 AIR CHUTE 41527 41527 41527 41527 41527
43 DECAL REPLACEMENT 41362 41362 41362 41362 41362
44 FRONT CORNER POST 41870 41870 41870 41171 41171
45 RIGID CHANNEL SIDE 41858 41858 41858 47697 47697
46 GLASS RETAINER FR 41765 41765 41765 47598 47598
47 GLASS SLIDE 41190 41190 41190 47421 47421
48 LIGHT ANGLE 47799 47799 47799 47799 47799
49 RIGID CHANNEL BOT 47694 47694 47694 47694 47694
50 CORNER POST LH R 41871 41871 41871 41172 41172
51 GLASS RETAINER R 41766 41766 41766 47592 47592
52 CORNER POST RH R 41872 41872 41872 41173 41173
53 LONG HINGE RIGHT 41351 41351 41351 41351 41351
54 SHORT HINGE RIGHT 41349 41349 41349 41349 41349
55 LONG HINGE LEFT 41352 41352 41352 41352 41352
56 SHORT HINGE LEFT 41350 41350 41350 41350 41350
57 PLEXIGLASS DOOR 41014 41014 41014 41014 41014
58 PAN LATCH ASSY. 47370 47370 47370 N/A N/A
59 CORN PAN 41102 41102 41102 47721 47721EX
60 PLUG 41717 -------- -------- -------- --------
61 LEAN-IN CORD 41422 47601 42362 47580 42362
62 CORNER COVER 41879 41879 41879 41879 41879
63 DROP PANEL ASSY 41017 41017 41017 41017 41017
64 OLD MAID PAN 41838 41838 41838 41838 41838
65 OLD MAIN GUIDES 77535 77535 77535 77535 77535
66 BOTTOM FROM ASSY 41025 41025 41025 41025 41025
67 RUBBER FEET 41282 41282 41282 41282 41282
68 WARMER ASSY 41062 41062 41062EX N/A N/A
69 LIGHT TUBE HOLDER 41020 41020 41020 41020 41020
70 LIGHT TUBE HLDR ST 41021 41021 41021 41021 41021
71 # 6-32 FL. HD. X 3/8 47772 47772 47772 47772 47772
72 # 6-32 ACORN NUT 47701 47701 47701 47701 47701
73 # 6-32 RD. D. X ½ 47516 47516 47516 47516 47516
74 # 6 IN TOOTH WASHER 76188 76188 76188 76188 76188
75 # 6 – 32 HEX NUT 38005 38005 38005 38005 38005
76 #8 – 32 HEX NUT 49177 49177 49177 49177 49177
77 #8 – 32 PH. HD, X ¾ 74147 74147 74147 74147 74147
78 #8 – 32 PH. X ½ ST 89128 89128 89128 89128 89128
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79 #8 IN TOOTH WASHER 74150 74150 74150 74150 74150
80 #8 – 32 HEX NUT 74149 74149 74149 74149 74149
81 #8 – 32 ACORN NUT 47702 47702 47702 47702 47702
82 #8 – 32 HX X 3/8 ST 74141 74141 74141 74141 74141
83 #8 – 32 HX X X STAP 74153 74153 74153 74153 74153
84 #8 LOCK NUT 74146 74146 74146 74146 74146
85 #10 X 1 PH. HD. 76022 76022 76022 76022 76022
86 #10 LOCK WASHER 42302 42302 42302 42302 42302
87 ¼ -20 X ¾ L.W. 74520 74520 74520 74520 74520
88 TRUSS HD 5/16 X ½ 46638 46638 46638 46638 46638
89 RUBBER WASHER 47279 47279 47279 47279 47279
90 STRAIN RELIEF 47236 47236 47236 47236 47236
91 STRAIN RELIEF 47282 47282 47282 47282 47282
92 STRAIN RELIEF 41456 41456 41456 41456 41456
93 RIVETS 15123 15123 15123 15123 15123
REF# ITEM 2026 2026EX 2026T
1 HANGER ARM 41886 41886 41886
2 GEAR BLOCK 41432 41432 41432
3 GEAR 41380 41380 41380
4 HANGER ARM 41886 41886 41886
5 KETTLE RECEPTACLE 41160 41967 41160
6 KETTLE ASSY. 2153 2153 2153
7 DOME 41209 41500 41209T
8 DRIVE MOTOR 41449 41449 41449
9 LIGHT ASSY. 41159 41159 41159
10 BALLAST ONLY 41022 41022 41022
11 LIGHT ONLY 39016 39016 39016
12 STARTER FOR LIGHT 41023 41023 41023
13 LIGHT BRACKET 41643 41643 41643
14 LAMP HOLDER 47047 47047 47047
15 LIGHT BULB 41671 41671 41671
16 OIL TUBE 41047 41047 41047
17 MOTOR PLATE 41161 41161 41161
18 TOP FRAME ASSY. 41045 41045 41045
19 TERMINAL BLOCK 47208 47208 47208
20 CONTROL BOX COVER 41107 41107 41107
21 CON. BOX TOP COVER 41108 41108 41108
22 DOME SPACER 41431 41431 41431
23 OIL TUBE COLLAR 47225 47225 47225
24
SWITCH BOX PUMP
41106
41106
41106
25 BUTTON OIL PUMP 41031 41031 41031
26 SWITCH OIL PUMP 47201 47201 47201
27 PILOT LIGHT 41033 41033 41033
28 SWITCH 47202 74087 47202
29 SWITCH 47201 47201 47201
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30 SWITCH BOX 41004 41004 41004
31 CATCH BRACKET 77089 77089 77089
32 MAGNETIC CATCH 47561 47561 47561
33 DOOR STRIKER 47237 47237 47237
34 KNOB 41013 41013 41013
35 SWITCH BOX COVER 41109 41109 41109
36 LATCH SPACER 47335 47335 47335
37 LIGHT CORD 41704 41704 41704
38 BLOWER MOTOR 41015 41015 41015
39 CARBON FILTER 41096 41096 41096
40 GREASE FILTER 41095 41095 41095
41 BLOWER BOX 41006 41006 41006
42 AIR CHUTE 41527 41527 41527
43 DECAL REPLACEMENT 41362 41362 41362
44 FRONT CORNER POST 41870 41870 41870
45 RIGID CHANNEL SIDE 41858 41858 41858
46 GLASS RETAINER FR 41765 41765 41765
47 GLASS SLIDE 41190 41190 41636T
48 LIGHT ANGLE 47799 47799 47799
49 RIGID CHANNEL BOT 47694 47694 47694
50 CORNER POST LH R 41871 41871 41871
51 GLASS RETAINER R 41766 41766 41766
52 CORNER POST RH R 41872 41872 41872
53 LONG HINGE RIGHT 41351 41351 41351
54 SHORT HINGE RIGHT 41349 41349 41349
55 LONG HINGE LEFT 41352 41352 41352
56 SHORT HINGE LEFT 41350 41350 41350
57 PLEXIGLASS DOOR 41014 41014 41014
58 PAN LATCH ASSY. 47370 47370 47370
59 CORN PAN 41102 41102 41102
60 PLUG 41717 41717 41717
61 LEAN-IN CORD 41471 41471 41471
62 CORNER COVER 41879 41879 41879
63 DROP PANEL ASSY 41017 41017 41017
64 OLD MAID PAN 41838 41838 41838
65 OLD MAIN GUIDES 77535 77535 77535
66 BOTTOM FROM ASSY 41025 41025 41025
67 RUBBER FEET 41282 41282 41282
68 WARMER ASSY 41062 41062EX 41062
69 LIGHT TUBE HOLDER 41020 41020 41020
70 LIGHT TUBE HLDR ST 41021 41021 41021
71 # 6-32 FL. HD. X 3/8 47772 47772 47772
72 # 6-32 ACORN NUT 47701 47701 47701
73 # 6-32 RD. D. X ½ 47516 47516 47516
74 # 6 IN TOOTH WASHER 76188 76188 76188
75 # 6 – 32 HEX NUT 38005 38005 38005
76 #8 – 32 HEX NUT 49177 49177 49177
77 #8 – 32 PH. HD, X ¾ 74147 74147 74147
78 #8 – 32 PH. X ½ ST 89128 89128 89128
79 #8 IN TOOTH WASHER 74150 74150 74150
80 #8 – 32 HEX NUT 74149 74149 74149
81 #8 – 32 ACORN NUT 47702 47702 47702
82 #8 – 32 HX X 3/8 ST 74141 74141 74141
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83 #8 – 32 HX X 1 STAP 74153 74153 74153
84 #8 LOCK NUT 74146 74146 74146
85 #10 X 1 PH. HD. 76022 76022 76022
86 #10 LOCK WASHER 42302 42302 42302
87 ¼ -20 X ¾ L.W. 74520 74520 74520
88 TRUSS HD 5/16 X ½ 46638 46638 46638
89 RUBBER WASHER 47279 47279 47279
90 STRAIN RELIEF 47236 47236 47236
91 STRAIN RELIEF 47282 47282 47282
92 STRAIN RELIEF 41456 41456 41456
93 RIVETS 15123 15123 15123
16 OZ KETTLE ASSY
ASTRO KETTLES
NO PART DESCRIPTION 2162 2163 2163EX
1 C RETAINING RING 47107 47107 47107
2 NEEDLE BEARING 47106 47106 47106
3 SPUR GEAR 47059 47059 47059
4 SET SCREW #10-32 41742 41742 41742
5 COLLAR 47326 47326 47326
6 SET SCREW 47751 47751 47751
7 OIL FUNNEL TUBE 41867 41867 41867
8 THUMB SCREWS 47691 47691 47691
9 WARNING PLATE 47154 47154 47154
10 RIVETS, DRIVE 47774 47774 47774
11 CROSSBAR 41144 41144 41144
12 REAR LID 41120 41120 41120
13 FRONT LID ASSY. 41123 41123 41123
14 KNOB – FOR LID 47120 47120 47120
15 SCREW – FOR KNOB 74141 74141 74141
16 WASHER #8 74150 74150 74150
17 AGITATOR SHAFT 41093 41093 41093
18 KETTLE PLATED 41069 41069 41069
19 HEAT PLATE 41127 41127 41127
20 THERMOSTAT 82219 82219 82219
21 RETAINING NUT 41434 41434 41434
22 HEAT ELEMENT SMALL 41155 41155 41155
23 HEAT ELEMENT LARGE 41183 41183 41183
24 ELEMENT RETAINER 41878 41878 41878
25 WASHER 76079 76079 76079
26 NUT ¼-20 74133 74133 74133
27 KETTLE SHELL 41081 41081 41081
28 NUT ¼-20 74133 74133 74133
29 DUMP HANDLE COLLAR 47325 47325 47325
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