Goldmedal Pop-A-Lot Series User manual

© 2016 Gold Medal Products Co. Part No. 11000
Instruction Manual
10700 Medallion Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241-4807 USA
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Model No. 2007, 2007BN, 2007ST, 2007EX, 2007STX

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
Make sure all machine switches are in the OFF position before plugging the
equipment into the receptacle.
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DANGER
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can
cause property damage, injury, or death. Any alterations to this equipment will
void the warranty and may cause a dangerous condition. NEVER make
alterations to this equipment. Read the Installation, Operating, and
Maintenance Instructions thoroughly before installing, servicing, or operating
this equipment.
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WARNING
To avoid burns, DO NOT touch the kettle or any heated surface.
DO NOT place or leave objects in contact with heated surfaces.
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WARNING
ALWAYS wear safety glasses when servicing this equipment.
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WARNING
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
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WARNING
Read and understand operator’s manual and all other safety instructions
before using this equipment. To order copies of the operator’s manual go to
gmpopcorn.com or write to Gold Medal Products Co., 10700 Medallion Drive,
Cincinnati, OH 45241 USA 1-(800)-543-0862
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)
WARNING
DO NOT allow direct contact of this equipment by the public when used in
food service locations. Only personnel trained and experienced in the
equipment operation may operate this equipment.
Carefully read all instructions before operation.
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WARNING
This machine is NOT to be operated by minors.
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Note: Improvements are always being made to Gold Medal’s equipment. This
information may not be the latest available for your purposes. It is critical that
you call Gold Medal’s Technical Service Department at -800-543-0862 for any
questions about your machine operations, replacement parts, or any service
questions. (Gold Medal Products Co. does not assume any liability for injury due
to careless handling and/or reckless operation of this equipment.)

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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.
Manual
Read and understand the operator’s manual and all other safety instructions before using this
equipment. To order copies of the operator’s manual go to gmpopcorn.com or write to Gold
Medal Products Co., 0700 Medallion Drive, Cincinnati, OH 4524 USA -(800)-543-0862.
Setup
Your popcorn machine was adjusted, inspected, and tested before it left the factory.
. Remove all packing before starting operation.
2. The door knobs are shipped facing the inside of the machine. Readjust the door knobs
to face the outside of the machine.
3. After the machine has been installed, mount the kettle assembly in the hanger arms
and plug in the kettle lead-in cord. Twist the kettle lead-in plug to lock in place.
4. After setup, the unit should be cleaned prior to use (see Care and Cleaning section of
this manual).
Accessories Included With Your Machine
Measure
One Cup
Stamped Aluminum
Scoop
Oil Measure (1/3 Cup)
Measure 6.5cc

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Electrical Requirements
2 7, 2 7BN, 2 7ST: 20V, 375W, 60Hz
2 7EX, 2 7STX: 230V, 800W, 50Hz
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.
Make sure all machine switches are in the OFF position before plugging the
equipment into the receptacle.
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A certified electrician must furnish sufficient power for proper machine operation and install any
supplied receptacle. We recommend this equipment 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 Co.’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. Make sure cord is located to prevent a trip hazard or unit upset.
Before You Plug In Machine
. Make sure all machine switches are in the OFF position before plugging the equipment
into the receptacle.
2. Make sure the wall outlet can accept the grounded plugs (where applicable) on the
power supply cord.
3. The wall outlet must have the proper polarity. If in doubt, have a competent
electrician inspect the outlet and correct if necessary.
4. DO NOT use a grounded to un-grounded receptacle adapter (where applicable).
5. Install the unit in a level position.
CAUTION
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Gold Medal Products Co.,
its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Controls and Their Functions
LIGHT SWITCH – Turns on the dome light and the interior heat light.
WARMER SWITCH – Turns on the heat to the bottom corn pan.
KETTLE MOTOR SWITCH – Turns on the motor which drives kettle agitator shaft and the
exhaust blower in the popper dome.
KETTLE HEAT SWITCH – Turns on the heat element in the popcorn kettle.
Amount of Popcorn and Oil
Your new popper is equipped with a corn, salt, and oil measure cup. We recommend flavored and
colored coconut oil. Popcorn popped in coconut oil stays fresh longer and does not leave black
deposits in your kettle like other oils. Use only top quality, fresh popcorn from reputable suppliers.
Corn charge – 8oz.
Oil charge – /3 Cup (2 2/3oz.)
Flavacol – Teaspoon
For best results use 8oz. mega-pop premeasured pouches (Item# 2838)
Popping Instructions
. Turn both the kettle heat and kettle motor switches “ON.”.
2. Test pop three kernels of corn and one ounce of popping oil. When the kernels pop,
the kettle is ready for use.
3. Load both a full corn/oil charge and Flavacol seasoning salt into the kettle. Close the lids.
4. When the corn has finished popping, gently dump the kettle.
5. Repeat the cycle, starting with step number 3, until the desired amount of popcorn has
been achieved. Always pop 3 to 5 consecutive batches for the best popcorn.
6. On the final kettle of corn, it is a good idea to turn the kettle heat switch “Off” just as
the lids are forced open by the popping corn. This procedure saves electricity since the
kettle has plenty of heat and eliminates smoke/odor from any oil residue that remains
after you have stopped popping.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEAT ON WHEN YOU ARE NOT POPPING!
Light
Switch
Kettle Motor
Switch
Kettle Heat
Switch
Warmer
Switch

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Care and Cleaning
DANGER
Machine must be properly grounded to prevent electrical shock to personnel.
DO NOT immerse in water.
Always unplug the equipment before cleaning or servicing.
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WARNING
To avoid serious burns, DO NOT touch the kettle while it is hot!
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Good sanitation practice demands that all food preparation equipment be cleaned regularly (only
use non-toxic, food grade cleaners). A clean looking, well-kept machine is one of the best ways of
advertising your product.
Note: It is extremely important to follow all of the cleaning procedures, otherwise
parts damage and equipment failure will result. The warranty does not cover
parts that are damaged due to improper cleaning.
Daily Kettle Cleaning Instructions
CAUTION: A hot kettle will cause burns if you touch it with your hand. Allow kettle to
cool at least hour before attempting to clean. DO NOT use ice or water to
cool down a hot kettle! Severe kettle damage will result!
. When cool, wipe the outside of the kettle with a clean, soft cloth. DO NOT use oven
cleaners or abrasive materials as they will damage the kettle.
2. Every night, mix Gold Medal’s Heat’n Kleen solution (Item No. 2095), 2 tablespoons
per gallon of water. It is not necessary to use the entire gallon at once; only use
enough to fill the kettle /2 inch deep.
3. Turn the kettle heat ON. When the water starts to boil, turn the kettle heat OFF.
4. Allow to cool for at least hour, then dump the solution into a bucket and wipe the
inside of the kettle with a clean cloth. Make sure all of the solution goes into the
bucket; do not spill any in the interior of the machine.
For an extra dirty kettle, the process may be repeated; or, after turning the kettle heat
OFF, allow solution to sit in the kettle overnight. The next morning, dump the solution
into a bucket and wipe the inside of the kettle with a clean cloth.
5. With the unit OFF and unplugged, wipe the kettle lead cord with a clean SLIGHTLY damp
cloth. DO NOT get moisture into the kettle lead-in cord, severe damage will result.

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Daily Unit Cleaning Instructions
. With the machine OFF, unplug the unit and allow it to cool before attempting to clean.
2. Make sure to clean all pans/accessories in order to sanitize them before each use.
3. Take a clean, SLIGHTLY damp cloth and wipe excess grease from the glass and cabinet.
4. Wipe the stainless steel parts with a clean cloth and cleaner designed for stainless
steel, such as Gold Medal Watchdog Stainless Cleaner (Item No. 2088).
DO NOT use oven cleaners or abrasive materials as they will damage parts of the
machine.
5. Clean the glass panels with glass cleaner. Gold Medal Watchdog Glass Cleaner (Item
No. 2588) is recommended.
Ammonia cleaners will damage the plastic doors. Use only non-ammonia cleaners,
such as Gold Medal Watchdog Glass Cleaner (Item No. 2588).
Weekly Filter Cleaning Instructions
Your popcorn machine is equipped with an efficient and durable filtration system. The filter
should be cleaned every week to maintain maximum efficiency.
Follow the steps below for proper filter cleaning:
Step 1:
The filter is located on the
inside of the popcorn machine
above the popping kettle.
Step 2:
Remove the filter by sliding
it out of the filter retaining angles.
Step 3:
Clean the filter in warm
soapy water, then rinse
and allow to
dry overnight. Reinstall filter to its
original position (as shown above).
Filter

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Troubleshooting
Issue
Possible Cause
Solution
Power to the Unit
A.
Power to
the
Unit
A.
Make sure the
unit’s power
cord is plugged in.
Kettle Does Not Heat
A.
Power to the Kettle
A.
Make sure kettle lead
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in cord is plugged in and
twisted to lock into the kettle receptacle.
B.
Kettle Heat Switch
B.
Have a qualified service person c
heck the
voltage to and from the Kettle Heat Switch; if
switch is defective, replace it.
C.
Heating Element
C.
Heating element in the kettle may
be burned
out. Check with a qualified service person for
inspection/repair.
Long Popping Cycles
(Longer than 4 minutes for
Salt Popcorn)
A.
Low Voltage
A.
If the machine is operated on low voltage, this
could cause the kettle not to reach the proper
operating temperature. Check with a qualified
electrician.
B.
Inadequate Supply Lines
B.
Inadequately sized electrical supply lines
or
use of extension cord, in addition to being a
fire hazard, would also prevent the kettle from
reaching the proper operating temperature.
Check with a qualified electrician.
C.
Inferior Corn
C.
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.
Kettle Agitator Shaft not
Rotating
A.
Kettle Motor Switch
A.
If the kettle agitator shaft is not rotating,
DO NOT pop corn. Make sure the Kettle Motor
Switch is ON. If the switch is ON, and the shaft
is not rotating, the switch or motor may be
faulty, contact qualified service personnel for
inspection/repair.
B.
Kettle Agitator
S
haft
/Stir
Blade not rotating. (Unit
must be OFF, unplugged
and cool prior to
checking or adjusting the
agitator assembly.)
B.
If the kettle agitator shaft is not rotating,
DO NOT pop corn. Check the clearance
between the kettle bottom and the stir blade;
it should be /32” (use a dime). To adjust,
reference the Agitator Set Collar Adjustment
section.

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Agitator Set Collar Adjustment
The following instructions describe how to properly adjust set collars on an agitator assembly
with a floating stir rod.
Step 1:
Make sure machine is OFF and
unplugged, then allow unit to cool completely
before attempting to adjust the agitator height.
Step 2: Loosen the set screw in each set collar
to be adjusted.
Step 3: With the kettle mounted in the popper,
adjust the shaft so the Agitator’s Spur Gear
contacts half of the Drive Motor Spur Gear
(reference Spur Gear Placement image at right).
DO NOT set spur gears at full gear contact; it
can cause binding as the kettle is dumped.
Step 4: Once shaft is positioned correctly,
re-tighten the set screw in the set collar above
the crossbar to secure in place.
Step 5: Adjust clearance between the bottom of
the crossbar and the lower set collar to /32”
(thickness of a dime); then re-tighten set screw
to secure in place (see image below).
Step 6: Adjust set collar for agitator weight to
be between 3/ 6” to /4” above the agitator
weight. Once adjusted, re-tighten set screw to
secure in place.
Drive Motor
Spur Gear
Agitator’s Spur Gear
Agitator’s Spur Gear
should set halfway
up on Drive Motor
Spur Gear.
Set Collar
w/Set screw
Agitator shown for general image
reference only (lids not shown for
clarity).
Set Collar above
Crossbar
Lower S
et Collar
(below Crossbar)
Adjust clearance to
thickness of a dime.
Set Collar (for Agitator Weight)
Agitator Weight
3/16” to 1/4” max.
Stir Rod
Spur Gear Placement
Steps to Adjust Set Collars
Crossbar