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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FINAL PREPARATIONS
Your new BucketPump was adjusted,inspected and tested before it left the factory, and is ready to operate with some
fineadjustment tothevolume of oil delivered to your popper (see adjustment instructions on the following page).
NOTE: We recommend pre-melting oil in the bucketwith GoldMedal’s HOT WAND, catalog #2018, before inserting
your new bucket pump to prevent the possibility of damage to the heat element.
INSTALLATION
1. Place your oil pump in a pre-melted bucket of oil.
2. Connect the plastic oil delivery tube (located in your popper) to the quick disconnect (located on your oil pump)
using the hose clamp supplied with your popcorn machine.
3. Connect the power supply cord (located under your popper) to the disconnect plug on your oil pump. NOTE:
Volume measurements should be taken from the oil delivery tube located in your existing popper above the
kettle.
HIGH HEAT
1. Turn on the “OIL SYSTEM MASTER SWITCH” located on the switch panel in your popper.
2. The High Heat Cycle is factory set at 20 minutes.
3.To start the High Heat Cycle, press the "HEAT" button.
PUMP CYCLE
1. The oil quantity is factory set at approximately 4 ounces (120 ml). You will need to set the volume of oil to
your corn charge.
2. With a measuring cup under the tube in the ceiling of the popper over the kettle, set the quantity to your desired
ratio (30%). See chartbelow.
3. Allow oil to drain completely before rechecking oil quantity.
Raw Corn Charge Oil Charge
12 Oz. (355 ml) 3.5 Oz. (103 ml)
14 Oz. (414 ml) 4 Oz. (120 ml)
16 Oz. (473 ml) 5.3 Oz. (155 ml)
20 Oz. (591 ml) 6.6 Oz. (195 ml)
28 Oz. (828 ml) 8.4 Oz. (250 ml)
32 Oz. (946 ml) 9.6 Oz. (285 ml)
36 Oz. (1065 ml) 12 Oz. (355 ml)
48 Oz. (1420 ml) 14.5 Oz. (450 ml)
52 Oz. (1538 ml) 16 Oz. (470 ml)
