Great Northern Popcorn TopStar User manual
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Commercial
P
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Popper Owner’s
Manual
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Congratulations!
Y
ou
have
purchased
one of our
best
selling
popcorn poppers
for
your
home
or
business.
This
industrial-strength commercial popper
is the
same
one
used by
sport
stadiums, convenience stores
and
mini-marts.
We use only the finest
grade
material and
workmanship
when
manufacturing our
popcorn machines.
If
for any
reason
our
popper
doesn
't
live up to
these standards
described, please
write to us at
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGU
ARDS
When using electrical
appliances, basic
safety
precautions should
always be followed
including
the
following:
•
READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR
POPCORN
MACHINE
.
•
Do not touch hot
surfaces.
Always
use
handles
or
knobs
to
operate.
•
To avoid any risk of electrical
shock,
do not
immerse
cord or plug in
wate
r
.
•
Close
supervision
is
necessary
when being
used
near
children.
•
Unplug main power cord from outlet while not in use and
before cleaning.
•
Allowhot parts to cool down
before
moving or
cleaning.
•
Do not
operate
the
appliance
with a
damaged
cord or plug, or
if
the
machine
is
malfunctioningor
damaged. Send
the unit to the
nearest authorizedservice center
for
examination
and repair.
(ON
L
Y
techniciansshould open
up the
unit.)
•
Injury may
occur
if
using any
accessories
or
attachments
not
provided
or
recommended by
manufacture
r
.
•
Do not pop
kernels
in a dry pot (without oil).
•
Do not
immerse
the
popping
pot in
wate
r
.
•
Pot
surfaces
are HOT and
should
NOT be
touched
during the
popping process
or just after
use.
•
Unplug, clean and cover the unit and store in a dry, safe
place
while not in
use.
•
Do not leave the power cord
hanging
over
edge
of a table or
counter
or
touching
hot
surfaces.
•
DO NOT
place
the unit on or near a hot gas or electric
burner
or in a
heated oven.
•
Extreme
caution
must be
used
when moving any
appliance containing
hot oil or other hot
liquids.
•
Turn ALL
switches
to
"
OFF
"
position before disconnecting
power plug from the
outlet.
•
DO NOT USE
OUTDOORS.
•
Do not use
appliance
for
anything
other than the
indicated
usage.
•
To avoid
overheating,
always have oil and
kernels
ready
before operating.
•
Extreme
caution
must be
used
when
unloading popcorn,
ALWAYS
USE OVEN MITTS. Be
careful
that
residual
hot oil or water
does
not
come
into
contact
with skin, as
burns
may
occu
r
.
•
Always
place
the unit over a
counter-top
so that
residual
hot oil or water
will
not
cause
injury
.
•
A
popper
that is
plugged
into an outlet
should
not be left
unattended.
•
This
popper
will
not shut off
automatically.
To avoid
overheating,
add corn and oil
before
operating.
•
Extreme
caution
must be
used
when
unloading popcorn.
Be sure the unit is resting on or over
a
counter-top
so that
residual
hot water or oil
running
out
will
not
cause burns.
•
Always
place popper
on a
secure,
level,
stable surface.
•
Always
keep debris
and potentially
flammable materials
well away from the
popper
when
in
operation.
SPECIFICA
TIONS
120V AC
~
1200W
~ 60Hz
Model
Number:
6205
Topstar
Twelve OZ
Popcorn Machine
Kettle:
12oz.
Included:Popcorn scoop,
Kernel
scoop,
Oil
measurement
set
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGU
ARDS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
•
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
•
DO NOT CLEAN USING ANYABRASIVE MATERIAL.
•
NEVER FORCE ANYPARTS OR BRACKETS INTO
POSITION.
•
NO PARTS ARE INTENDED FOR THE
DISHW
ASHER
.
CAUTION: DO NOT IMMERSE THE
POPPING
POT IN
W
A
TER!
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL
CORD
a) A short
power-supply
cord is to be
provided
to
reduce
the risk
resulting
from
becoming
entangled
in or tripping over a longer
cord.
b) Longer
extensioncords
are available and may be
used
if
care is
exercised
in their
use.
c)
If
a longer
extension
cord is
used:
1. The
marked
electrical rating of the cord or
extension
cord
should
be at least as great
as
the electrical rating of the
appliance;
2. The
extension
cord
should
be a
grounding
3-wire cord;
and
3. The longer cord
should
be
arranged
so that it
does
not
drape
over the
counter-top or
table top where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped
over
unintentionally
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kettle
B
C
D
B
C
D
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
Topstar
12OZ
POPPER
AS
SEMB
L
Y
Y
our
brand
new
Topstar
TM
is certified for
commercial
or
householduse.
Y
our
popcorn machine
should come
fully
assembled,
but
sometimes
the kettle may be
removed
and
packed separately
inside of the
cabinet
for extra
protection.
If
your kettle arrives
packed separately,
simply
remove
the
packing
material, wipe the inside of
the
kettle with a dry cloth and
hang
the kettle on the kettle arms at the top of the
machine
inside
the
cabinet.
1.
Remove
the
packing
material and wipe the inside of the
kettle
(B) with a clean dry
cloth.
2. Hang the kettle onto the kettle
hangar assembly
in the
main
unit (A). Be sure that the stirrer arm is
securely
seated and
meshed
with the
gears
(as
shown
in Figure
3).
Figure 3
A A: Main unit of
popper
B:
Shaker
C: 6oz. Kernel
Scoop
D: Oil
measuring
set
with
(1)Tablespoon,
(1)
half
cup
measure
stirrer
arm
stirrer
arm
hangar
assembly
B
hangar assembly
Figure
1
Figure 2
5
kettle
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OPERATING
PROCEDURES
Please
Note:
If
you are using your popper for the
first
time, clean the interior of the glass
surfaces
and wipe the inside of your popper witha clean damp
sponge
before heat is applied. Please follow
these
procedures
for the best operating results and long machine life.
1.
Place
the corn
popper
on a dry, level
surface. Protect
from rain and other
weather elements. Do
not install near pool or water. Plug the unit into a
suitable grounded
electrical outlet.
(Please
check
the
electrical specifications!
This is
a commercial qualitypopper requiring
120V.
Be
sure
that your
powersource matches
the
rating label specified
next to the
power cord.)
2. The Main unit has 3 function
switches:
Warmer, Stirrer & Pot
Heate
r
.
Stir (I)
Pot Heater (II)
Warmer (III)
3.
Check
to
see
that the kettle power cord is
securely attached
and that the stirrer arm is
securely
seated
in its
housing
inside at the top of the
cabinet (see previouspage,
Figure
3).
4. Turn the
Warmer
switch
(III)
to ON. Turn the Pot
Heater
switch
(II)
to ON and add a
suitable
amount
of oil (Fig. 1). While the
amount
is
dependent
upon your
taste, please
do not
exceed ½
cup for a full12oz.
batch
of
popcorn.
A
good
rule of
thumb
for
popcorn
to oil ratio is 3:1.
See
next
page
for
measurement equivalents.
5.
Preheat
kettle for 3 to 4
minutes
with the oil
added
(until
steam comes
out from the pot).
If
using
a Great Northern
Popcorn
Co.
Gourmet
Tri-Pak, cut off top of oil
section
on
pouch
and
squeeze
oil into
pot.
NEVER heat kettle without oil or
attempt
to make
popcorn
without oil.
Please Note:
DO NOT USE LIQUID SUGAR OR HONEY AS THIS
MAY
DAMAGE KETTLE
AND CAUSE SMOKING AND/OR INJURY FROM HOT SUGAR. KEEP WATER
FROM
KETTLE, OIL AND MACHINE. AVOIDSPILLING OIL ON OR AROUND THE MACHINE
AS
THIS
MAY
CAUSE A POTENTIAL
FIRE
.
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OPERATING
PROCEDURES
-Continued
6. Next pour
popcorn
and
seasoning
from
Gourmet
Tri-Pak
pouch
into
pre-heated
oil. (Fig, 2)
If
using bulk
kernels, measure
the
amount
of corn by using the
measuring scoop provided. The
scoop provided
is a 6oz.
scoop.
For
a
full
12oz.batch, use
2
scoops
per
batch. Open
the lid
and add the
popcorn. Caution:
Lid is hot; we
recommend wearing oven
mitts or
poth
o
lders.
Close lid.
7. Switch the
Stirrer
to ON (I). (Fig.
3)
8. Close the
doors
on the main unit
carefully
.
9.
Popcorn starts popping
out
through
the lid after
about
2 to 3
minutes.
(Fig.
4)
10. When
popping stops
(no more
popping sound
from pot), switch the
Stirrer
and Pot
Heater to
OFF (I &
Il)
Popping
is
completed.
Rotate the roller
bar/kettle
arm of the pot and pour out all
remainingpopcorn.
Gently
shake
if
necessary. Caution:
Lid is hot; we
recommend wearing
oven
mitts or
poth
o
lders.
11. Pot
Heater
switch
(II)
must remain OFF
if
the unit is not
popping.
Only the
Warmer
(III)
should
be left ON; this
will
keep
the
popcorn
warm, dry and tasty for a longer
period
of
time.
12.
Popcorn
is now ready to
serve. Note:
Do not add butter or other liquid flavoring in the main
unit
of the
popcorn
bin. Avoid a big
mess! Removepopcorn
to
suitable
serving bowl or
popcorn
before adding
this type of
flavoring.
13. Always
remove
plug from power supply
before cleaning
and
if
the unit is not being
used
for
a
period
of
time.
14.
Repeatsteps
4-10 to
continuepopping.
Measurement Equivalents
1
scoop=6oz.
Approximate
yield per
batch:
4-5
gallons depending
upon corn
freshness
and
quality
.
For a full
batch
of
popcorn
using the
popcorn
to oil ratio of 3:1, use 2
scoops
of
popcorn
to 1
half
cup of oil.
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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
After
popping cycle
is
complete,
the
popping pot
will be very hot. Use
extreme care when handling.
CAUTION
Remember
to turn the
pop,
or
heat switch
to
the
OFF
position after
the
finish
of the
pop cycle.
Unplug
unit BEFORE
removingheat
pot
from
hanger.
Use
caution
not to
bump heat lamp bulb
during
pot
removal.
•
To maintain quality
taste
and
popping conditions
in your
popper,
we
recommend
that
you
thoroughly
clean the heat pot after using 3 to 4 times or
before prolonged periods
of
storage.
•
Turn all
switches
OFF (I,
II
&
Ill)
and
unplug popper
from outlet. Allowthe
popper
to
thoroughly
cool
before cleaning.
•
Clean all
surfaces
with a
damp
cloth.
Caution:
DO NOT
immerse
the kettle or any other part of
the
popper
in water. Do not use
abrasive cleaners
on any part of your
machine.
CAUTION: HOT
KETTLE!!
Handle with oven mitts. Keep children at a safe
distance
from
popper
during
procedure.
•
For
consistent
and
easiest maintenance,
use a
damp sponge
to clean up the main unit,
including
the body and
glasses,
after
each
use; we strongly
recommend
tidying up the
rubbish tray
frequently so that there is no food
spoilage
left
behind.
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be
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