Goldmedal Econo-Floss User manual

Part No. 42131
Instruction Manual
10700 Medallion Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241-4807 USA
Econo
-
Floss
and
Floss
-
Maxx
Model No. 3017, 3017SR, 3017SS, 3077 and 3077C

Econo-Floss Model No. 3017, 3017SR, 3017SS,
Floss-Maxx 3077, and 3077C
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Inspection of Shipment
After unpacking, check thoroughly for any damage which may have occurred in transit. Claims
should be filed immediately with the transportation company. The warranty does not cover
damage that occurs in transit, or damage caused by abuse, or consequential damage due to the
operation of this machine, since it is beyond our control.
Setup
Your new floss machine unit is completely assembled and tested at the factory. Remove all
packing material and tape before starting operation.
. Lower the shipping bracket so the bell housing "floats" freely on the springs. Unscrew
and push down the two knobs on each side of the cabinet top to lower the shipping
bracket completely.
2. Make sure the floss ribbon(s) (heating element) located inside the head assembly has
not shaken out of the band during transportation. If the ribbon is out of the band, push
it back into place manually, before plugging in machine.
Shipping Bracket
Bell Housing
Floss
Ribbon seen
Correctly Sitting in
the Bands
Band

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Electrical Requirements
The following power supply must be provided for your Floss Machine:
3017, 3017SR, 3017SS: 20Volts, 248 Watts, 60Hz.
3077, 3077C: 20Volts, 800 Watts, 60Hz.
DANGER
Machine must be properly grounded to prevent electrical
shock to personnel. Failure to do so could result in serious
injury, or death.
Do NOT immerse any part of this equipment in water.
Do NOT use excessive water when cleaning.
Keep cord and plug off the ground and away from
moisture.
Always unplug the equipment before cleaning or servicing.
Your electrician must furnish sufficient power for proper machine operation. We recommend
this floss machine be on a dedicated and protected circuit. Failure to wire properly will void the
warranty and may result in damage to the machine. It is Gold Medal Products Company’s
recommendation that this machine be plugged directly into a wall outlet. The use of extension
cords is not recommended due to safety concerns, and may cause sacrificed and/or reduced
performance.
Before You Plug In Machine
. Make sure the wall outlet can accept the grounded plugs (where applicable) on the
power supply cord.
2. The wall outlet must have the proper polarity. If in doubt, have a competent
electrician inspect the outlet and correct if necessary.
3. O NOT use a grounded to un-grounded receptacle adapter.
4. Install the unit in a level position.

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INSTALLATION OF FLOSS STABILIZER
Place Floss Machine Pan on unit and install Whirl Grip Floss Stabilizer as shown below.
) Place a Non-Metallic Whirl Clip over the rim of the Floss Pan. The out facing hooks go
to the inside of the Floss Pan.
2) Hang the Non-Metallic screening material onto the up facing hook with the screening
approximately flush with the top of the pan. Gently pull the screening down and
attach to the down facing hook on the clip to secure screen in place.
3) Check the clip spacing and the air space required between the pan and the stabilizer
for proper operation.
4) Continue this process with all clips, keeping equal spacing around the pan.
Whirl Grip
Floss Stabilizer
Clips
Air space is required
between pan and
stabilizer for proper
operation.
Non-Metallic Whirl Clip
Non
-
Metallic
Screening Material
Top View of Pan

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Controls and Their Functions
MAIN SWITCH
Turns motor “on” or “off” and supplies voltage to the heat switch.
HEAT SWITCH
Turns voltage to the heating element (ribbon) “on” or “off”.
HEAT CONTROL KNOB
Increases or decreases voltage to heating element (ribbon) using a graduated dial.
Main
Switch
Heat Switch
Heat Control Knob

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Sugar for Your Candy
Ready to Use Flosssugar
Our ready to use Flossugar is the preferred sugar for your new cotton candy machine; however
00% pure cane or beet sugar will do just fine. Our Flossugar gives you good rich colors, and
great flavors, too. It is packed in handy half-gallon sealed cartons, with an E-Z pour spout for
filling your machine. Flossugar comes in many flavors, and you can easily change flavors for
greatest variety, and best sales.
Mix Your Own
If you want to mix your own use our Flossine, please follow our directions. If you want a deeper
color slightly dampen the mixed sugar. Use a tablespoon of water per five pounds of sugar,
sprinkle water over sugar, and mix well. O NOT USE EXCESS COLOR! Too much color will ruin
the ribbons on your machine and could create a bitter taste to the candy. There is a limit as to
how dark you can make cotton candy. That’s because cotton candy is 98% air, and we cannot
color the air.
Sugar Considerations
Today 99% of the sugar manufactured is extra fine granulated, which does have some small
particles which can slip thru the ribbons without being melted. If this becomes objectionable, you
can seek out medium coarse or sanding sugars. The larger crystal size will require a little more
heat to melt.
Today we see some free flowing sugars for restaurants. Free flowing sugars contain cornstarch
which will burn onto your ribbons clogging them rapidly. We have also seen some off-brand
sugars that are a blend of sugar and dextrose or corn syrup. This product makes very poor
cotton candy. Please make sure you get good sugar for your cotton candy machine.

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HEAT CONTROL SETTINGS TEST
Settings Test
CAUTION
Floss head operates at high speeds. Operator MUST keep
hands and face clear of the floss head to avoid possible
injury. Keep all spectators at a reasonable distance, and
use a Floss Bubble for added customer protection.
. Follow the guidelines described on page 4 for supplying power to machine.
2. With main switch still off, fill floss head. Always fill it 90% full with sugar. This 90%
level is necessary to obtain a balanced condition in the floss head. O NOT OVERFILL!
Excessive vibration will occur if overfilled. Before turning the power on, manually turn
the head to balance out the sugar. This will eliminate excessive vibration of the head.
Important: NEVER add sugar when motor is running.
3. Turn the Main Switch and Heat Switch “ON”.
4. Turn the Heat Control Knob clockwise to maximum setting to initiate the fastest
possible warm up.
5. The machine should start making floss in a few seconds. When the unit starts making
floss, you must reduce the heat setting. Turn the Heat Control Knob counter clockwise
to eliminate smoking. If you operate the unit at "startup" setting, you will carbonize
the ribbon.
CAUTION
Never operate the equipment for a prolonged period of
time with the HEAT CONTROL in a position that causes
the sugar to smoke. This will result in excessive
carbonization of the ribbon (heat element). If you smell
burning sugar or see smoke, reduce the heat.
6. Once you find the ideal setting for the HEAT CONTROL, operate with the setting near
this position each time.

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MAKING FLOSS
Pick a cone, if it sticks in the stack of cones, twist it off the stack.
CAUTION
Keep hands away from spinning head!
Hold an inch or two of the pointed end of the cone between two fingers and a thumb. With a light
flicking action, roll cone in the web of floss building up in the pan. Lift the cone up with the ring
of floss attached and rotate the cone to wrap the floss. O NOT roll floss while the cone is inside
the pan. This will pack the floss too tightly. See steps thru 8 shown below.
If the floss fails to stick to the cone, pass the cone near the spinner head to pick up a “starter” of
melted sugar. Lift the cone out of the pan and wrap the floss with a "figure eight" movement of
the hand. This leaves giant pockets and makes the final product appear larger. Make sure room
humidity is not too high, or product will be "heavy".
1.
Grip cone as shown.
2.
Break into web of
floss with the cone.
3.
Wind the sugar onto
the cone.
4.
Lift web of floss from
the pan and roll onto
the cone.
5. 6. 7. 8.
•O NOT PUT HAN S OR OBJECTS IN ROTATING SPINNER HEA .
•O NOT FILL SPINNER HEA WITH SUGAR WHILE IT IS ROTATING.
•WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
•O NOT PUT HAN S NEAR ROTATING SPINNER HEA .
•USE FLOSS CONE TO COLLECT COTTON CAN Y.

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FLOATER ADJUSTMENTS
In operation, the floss will collect on the FLOSS STABILIZER. If the floss collects “low” on the
stabilizer, twist the front (leading) edge of the leather floaters down. You get more lift and the
floss will collect higher.
Form leather floaters as shown below. This creates a lifting action to float the floss higher on the
outside wall of the floss pan.
Shut Down Procedure
When completing operation for the day (or any prolonged period), run all the sugar out of the
floss head. When empty, turn the heat to highest position for approximately one minute to
“clean” the band by baking off remaining sugar. NEVER put water in the floss head.
Cleaning Instructions
Unplug the machine and wait for the floss head to cool down to room temperature. Wipe all
surfaces with a clean, damp cloth.
Rotation
Leather Floater
Leading Edge of
Leather Floaters
seen twisted down