Winco POP-8B Instruction Manual

COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC
POPCORN POPPERS
Operating Instruction Manual
BEFORE OPERATING ANY EQUIPMENT, READ AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THESE USE AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations on your purchase of this WINCO® commercial equipment. WINCO takes pride in the quality of its
products. When used as intended and with proper care and maintenance, you will experience years of reliable
operation from this equipment. To ensure best results, it is important that you read and follow the instructions in this
manual carefully. It’s important to save these instructions for future reference.
POP-8B
POP-8R
Model Voltage Frequency Power Amperage P lu g Ty pe
Overall Dimensions
Weight
Length Depth Height
POP-8B
120V 60Hz
1130W 9.5A NEMA 5-15P 17-3/4"
(450mm)
14-3/4"
(375mm)
23-1/2"
(597mm)
30.86 lbs
14 kgs
POP-8R 1350W 12A NEMA 5-15P 22"
(559mm)
16-1/2"
(420mm)
30"
(762mm)
48.5 lbs
22 kgs
Form No. POP-Series Manual - 080819
POP-8RC-D
POP-8RC
Oponal Accessories
POP-8RC Popcorn Cart for POP-8R
POP-8RC-D Golden "POPCORN" Decal

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Commercial Popcorn Popper
Important For Future Reference
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your WINCO® machine. Please take the time to carefully read through this manual to ensure the machine is
operated and maintained properly, to ensure the best possible performance from this product for many years.
WINCO will not accept liability if:
• The instructions in this manual have not been followed correctly.
• Non-authorized personnel have tampered with the machine.
• Non-original spare parts are used.
• The machine has not been handled and cleaned correctly.
• There is any use damage to the unit.
Please complete this information and retain this manual for the life of the product. For
Warranty Service and/or parts, this information is required. Please see Page 8 for More
information on your Warranty and how to register.
Model Number Serial Number Date Purchased
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WARNING:IMPROPERINSTALLATION,ADJUSTMENT,
ALTERATION,SERVICEORMAINTENANCECANCAUSE
PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR DEATH. READ THE
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING
OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION:THESEMODELSAREDESIGNED,BUILT,AND
SOLDFORCOMMERCIALUSE ONLY.IFTHESE MODELS
ARE POSITIONED SO THE GENERAL PUBLIC CAN USE
THE EQUIPMENT, MAKE SURE THAT CAUTION SIGNS,
WARNINGS, AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE
CLEARLY POSTED NEAR EACH UNIT SO THAT ANYONE
USINGTHEEQUIPMENT WILLUSEITCORRECTLY AND
NOTINJURETHEMSELVESORHARMTHEEQUIPMENT.
WARNING: A FACTORY AUTHORIZED SERVICE
PROVIDER SHOULD HANDLE ALL MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR. BEFORE DOING ANY MAINTENANCE
OR REPAIR, FOLLOW SERVICE SET UP
ARRANGEMENT ON PAGE 8.
AVERTISSEMENT: TOUTE INSTALLATION, RÉGLAGE,
MODIFICATION, RÉPARATION OU ENTRETIEN
INCORRECT PEUT OCCASIONNER DES DOMMAGES
MATÉRIELS, DES BLESSURES GRAVES OU LA MORT.
LIRE LES INTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION, D'UTILISATION ET
D'ENTRETIEN ATTENTIVEMENT AVANT D'INSTALLER OU DE
RÉPARER CET APPAREIL.
ATTENTION: CES MODÈLES SONT CONÇUS, FABRIQUÉS,
ET VENDUS POUR UN USAGE COMMERCIAL SEULEMENT.
SI CES MODÈLES SONT PLACÉS POUR QUE LE GRAND
PUBLICPUISSELESUTILISER,ASSUREZ-VOUSQUELESCONSIGNES
D’ATTENTION, D'AVERTISSEMENT, ET LES INSTRUCTIONS
D'UTILISATION SOIENT CLAIREMENT AFFICHÉES PRÈS DE
CHAQUEUNITÉDESORTEQUEN'IMPORTEQUELUTILISATEURDE
L'APPAREILL'EMPLOIECORRECTEMENT ET NESEBLESSEPASOU
N'ENDOMMAGE PAS L'APPAREIL.
AVERTISSEMENT: UN TECHNICIEN AUTORISÉ PAR
L'USINE DEVRA EFFECTUER TOUT L'ENTRETIEN ET LES
RÉPARATIONS. AVANT DE FAIRE TOUT ENTRETIEN OU
RÉPARATION, VEUILLEZ CONTACTER WINCO.

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Commercial Popcorn Popper
Table of Contents
Specications .............................................................................. 1
Warnings ..................................................................................... 2
Introduction ................................................................................ 2
Packaging .................................................................................... 3
Important Safeguards................................................................ 4
Operation .................................................................................... 5
Cleaning, Care & Maintenance ................................................. 6
Safety ........................................................................................... 6
Assembly Instructions for Popcorn Cart ................................ 7
Exploded Diagram ..................................................................... 8
Parts List....................................................................................... 9
Electrical Diagram ...................................................................... 9
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 10
Service & Repair ........................................................................ 10
Limited Warranty ......................................................................11
Package Contents
All units come with an Operating Instruction Manual
and the following:
• POP-8B or POP-8R
WINCO prides itself on quality and service, ensuring that at the time of
packing, all products are supplied fully functional and free of damage.
Should you nd any damage as result of freight, please contact your
WINCO dealer immediately.
Unpacking the Equipment
DISPOSE OF ALL PACKAGING MATERIALS IN AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE MANNER.
1. Remove all packing materials and tape, as well as any protective
plastic and cardboard, from the unit.
2. Clean any glue residue left over from the plastic or tape.
3. Place the unit in the desired position and height.
SAVE THE ORIGINAL BOX AND PACKAGING FOR USE IN
PACKAGING AND SHIPPING THE EQUIPMENT IF SERVICES
ARENEEDED.
NOTE
Please remember that this manual and the warning labels do not replace the need to be alert, to properly train
and supervise operators, and to use common sense when using this equipment.
Function and Purpose
This unit is intended to be used in commercial food-service operations only. It is not intended for household, industrial or laboratory use.

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Important Safeguards
5. DO NOT operate this device or any other electrical equipment
with a damaged cord or plug, or after the unit malfunctions,
is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return to the nearest
WINCO Authorized Service Center for examination, repair and/or
adjustment.
6. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by WINCO
may cause re, electric shock or injury.
7. Not intended for outdoor installation.
8. DO NOT let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter,
or touch hot surfaces.
9. DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
10. This appliance should always be on a stable and steady countertop
or table. Allow sucient space around the cooking area. Never use
the unit on/near low-heat-resistant materials (carpet, vinyl).
11. This appliance is not intended for use by individuals (including
children) with reduced or impaired physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they have
been given proper supervision or instruction concerning the use of
this appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
12. Clean the heated popping kettle with caution – if a wet sponge
or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking surface, exercise
caution to avoid steam burns. NOTE: some cleaners may produce
noxious ames when applied to a hot surface.
13. Do not place metal objects such as knives, forks or spoons, in the
heated popcorn kettle as they can break the motor, get hot and/or
cause injuryt.
14. Do not store any item on top of this unit when in operation.
15. Never place materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic, etc. on or
under this unit.
16. If an extension cord power-supply is used,
a. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be
rated the same or greater than the electrical rating of the unit.
b. The cord should be located so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can not be damaged or moved
unintentionally.
These instructions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in injury to yourself and others.
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS AND COMMON SENSE SHOULD BE FOLLOWED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Read all instructions carefully. Do not use this appliance for
anything other than its intended use.
2. DO NOT touch any surfaces that may be hot.
3. Unplug from outlet when not in use prior to installing or removing
parts and before cleaning. Allow for the device to cool rst before
handling.
4. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the
appliance, cord or plug in water, or other liquids.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Keep water and other liquids
from entering the inside of the
unit. Liquid inside the unit could
cause an electrical shock.
Risque de choc électrique
Conserver l'eau et d'autres liquides
de pénétrer à l'intérieur de l'appareil.
Liquide à l'intérieur de l'appareil pourrait
provoquer un choc électrique.
Do not spray water or cleaning
products. Liquid could contact
the electrical components
and cause a short circuit or an
electrical shock. Do not use unit
if power cord is damaged or has
been modied.
Ne pas pulvériser de l'eau ou des produits
de nettoyage. Le liquide pourrait contacter
avec les composants électriques et causer
un court-circuit ou un choc électrique.
Ne pas utiliser l'appareil si le cordon
d'alimentation est endommagé.
ou a été modié.
WARNING AVERTISSEMENT
Fire Hazard.
Correct installation precautions,
procedures and regulations
must be followed. Operation
and safety training is necessary
for all users of this equipment.
Risque d'incendie
La surchaue des vapeurs d'huile ou de
l'huile peut s'enammer et provoquer
un incendie. Surveillez la température,
la qualité et le niveau d’huile. Utilisez et
entretenez le système d'élimination des
vapeurs d'huile.
WARNING AVERTISSEMENT
Proper Grounding · Mise à la terre correcte
This machine is provided with a three-pronged
grounding plug. The outlet to which this plug
is connected must be properly grounded. If the
receptacle is not the proper grounding type, contact
an electrician. DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut
or remove the third ground prong from the power cord
or use any adapter plug.
Cette machine est équipée d'une che à trois broches.
La prise sur laquelle cette che est branchée doit être
correctement mise à la terre. Si la prise n'est pas le type
de mise à la terre, contactez avec un électricien. NE PAS,
en aucun cas couper ou enlever la troisième broche de
terre à partir du cordon d'alimentation ou utiliser un
adaptateur.
USE A GROUNDED OUTLET
DO NOT ADD AN ADAPTOR
TO THE PLUG
UTILISER UNE PRISE AVEC MISE
À LA TERRE NE PAS AJOUTER UN
ADAPTATEUR SUR LA FICHE

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Operation
1. Plug in the power cord.
2. Make sure the kettle is installed in its upright and locked position, and there are no obstructions in the kettle.
3. Turn on the power, stirring motor and heater switch.
4. Allow kettle to preheat for 5 to 6 minutes.
5. Open the lid and pour in oil and seasonings.
DO NOT add butter in kettle at any time while heating or when popcorn is popping.
If using butter, it should only be applied AFTER all kernels have popped and popcorn is removed from kettle.
6. Add popcorn kernels and close lid.
NOTE: Close the lid to prevent uncooked kernels and hot oil from ejecting out of the kettle.
7. Popcorn will start popping, overowing out of the kettle into the tray below.
8. Once popping has stopped, open the lid and turn kettle to dump out remaining popcorn (there may be some un-popped kernels).
9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 to make more as needed.
NOTE: Power to the kettle must be turned o when it is not in use in order to maintain eciency.