Goldmedal 2408 User manual
© 2016 Gold Medal Products Co. Part No. 59410
Instruction Manual
10700 Medallion Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241-4807 USA
Fun Pop 8 oz. Popper
Model No. 2408, 2408BKG, 2408EX, 2408BKGX
Model2408BKG
Model2408
Fun Pop 8 oz. Popper Model No. 2408, 2408BKG, 2408EX, 2408BKGX
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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. This appliance
is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate
remote-control system. NEVER make alterations to this equipment. Read the
Installation, Operating, and Maintenance Instructions thoroughly before
installing, servicing, or operating this equipment.
014_020416
WARNING
To avoid burns, DO NOT touch the kettle or any heated surface.
DO NOT place or leave objects in contact with heated surfaces.
013_092414
WARNING
ALWAYS wear safety glasses when servicing this equipment.
010_010914
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
022_060215
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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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Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)withreduced
physical,sensoryormentalcapabilities,orlackofexperienceandknowledge,unlessthey
havebeengivensupervisionorinstructionconcerninguseoftheappliancebyaperson
responsiblefortheirsafety.
Note: ImprovementsarealwaysbeingmadetoGoldMedal’sequipment.This
informationmaynotbethelatestavailableforyourpurposes.Itiscriticalthat
youcallGoldMedal’sTechnicalServiceDepartmentat1‐800‐543‐0862forany
questionsaboutyourmachineoperations,replacementparts,oranyservice
questions.(GoldMedalProductsCo.doesnotassumeanyliabilityforinjurydue
tocarelesshandlingand/orrecklessoperationofthisequipment.)
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Inspection of Shipment
Afterunpacking,checkthoroughlyforanydamagewhichmayhaveoccurredintransit.Claims
shouldbefiledimmediatelywiththetransportationcompany.Thewarrantydoesnotcover
damagethatoccursintransit,ordamagecausedbyabuse,orconsequentialdamageduetothe
operationofthismachine,sinceitisbeyondourcontrol(referencewarrantyinbackofmanual).
Manual
Readandunderstandtheoperator’smanualandallothersafetyinstructionsbeforeusingthis
equipment.Toordercopiesoftheoperator’smanualgotogmpopcorn.comorwritetoGold
MedalProductsCo.,10700MedallionDrive,Cincinnati,OH45241USA1‐(800)‐543‐0862.
Model Description
2408:FunPop8oz.Popperwithredandgoldcabinet.
2408BKG:FunPop8oz.Popperwithblackandgoldcabinet.
2408EX:ExportFunPop8oz.Popperwithredandgoldcabinet.
2408BKGX:ExportFunPop8oz.Popperwithblackandgoldcabinet.
Thisapplianceisintendedtobeusedinhouseholdandsimilarapplicationssuchasstaffkitchen
areasinshops,officesandotherworkingenvironments;farmhouses;byclientsinhotels,motels,
bedandbreakfastorotherresidentialtypeenvironments.
Items Included with this Unit
A
luminumScoopMeasure6.5cc
BulbforCabinet
Interior
OneCup
CornMeasure
1/3Cup
OilMeasure
KnobandScrew
forOldMaidPan
Knob,Magnet,and
ScrewforDoor
IECPowerCord
(2408EXand2408BKGXonly)
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Setup
Thisunithasbeentestedatthefactory.
1. Removeallpackagingandtapepriortooperation.Removeaccessoriesandcarefully
removekettlepackedincabinetinterior.
2. Placetheunitonasturdy,levelbase.
3. Tiltkettleandinsertintohangerarms,thenallowkettletoreturnnaturallytoan
uprightposition(seeimagebelow).
4. Plugkettleleadintoreceptaclelocatedonceilingofcabinetinterior.Alignkeyedor
hookshapedprongwiththecorrectopening,thenpushplugallthewayinandtwist
orrotatetolockinplace.Tounplug,untwistkettleplugbeforeattemptingtopullfrom
receptacle.
5. Doorknobsareshippedinaccessoriespacklocatedinsidemachine.Installadoor
knobwithmagnetonpopperdoor;installknobwithscrewontheoldmaidpan.
6. Carefullyinstallthelightbulb(donotover‐tighten)intothelampholderlocatedinthe
cabinetinterior.EnsuretheunitisOFFandunpluggedbeforeinstallingorchanging
thebulb(referencetheElectricalRequirementssection).
7. ExportModels2408EXand2408BKGX,aresuppliedwithanIECPowerCord.Securely
plugIECPowerCordintounit(referencetheElectricalRequirementssectionofthis
manual).
8. Aftersetup,unitshouldbecleanedpriortouse(seeCareandCleaningsection).
Kettleshown
mountedin
hangerarms.
Kettleleadshown
pluggedintokettle
receptacle.
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Electrical Requirements
Thefollowingpowersupplymustbeprovided:
2408and2408BKG:120V~,1053W,60Hz
2408EXand2408BKGX:230V~,1053W,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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Acertifiedelectricianmustfurnishsufficientpowerforpropermachineoperationandinstallany
suppliedreceptacle.Werecommendthisequipmentbeonadedicatedandprotectedcircuit.
Failuretowireproperlywillvoidthewarrantyandmayresultindamagetothemachine.ItisGold
MedalProductsCo.’srecommendationthatthismachinebepluggeddirectlyintoawalloutlet.The
useofextensioncordsisnotrecommendedduetosafetyconcerns,andmaycausesacrificed
and/orreducedperformance.Makesurecordislocatedtopreventatriphazardorunitupset.
Before You Plug In Machine
1. MakesureallmachineswitchesareOFFbeforepluggingequipmentintoreceptacle.
2. Makesurewalloutletcanacceptthegroundedplugs(whereapplicable)onthepower
supplycord.
3. Thewalloutletmusthavetheproperpolarity.Ifindoubt,haveacompetent
electricianinspecttheoutletandcorrectifnecessary.
4. DONOTuseagroundedtoun‐groundedreceptacleadapter(whereapplicable).
5. Installunitinalevelposition.
Models2408and2408BKG(unitswithahardwiredpowercord):
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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Models2408EXand2408BKGX(unitswitharemovable,IECpowercord):
CAUTION
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or
assembly available from Gold Medal Products Co. or its service agent.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Controls and Their Functions
KETTLEHEATSWITCH
Twoposition,ON/OFFlightedrockerswitch‐suppliespowertotheheatingelementsinthe
poppingkettle.ThegreenswitchlightONindicatesthereispowertothekettleheating
element.
KETTLEMOTORSWITCH
Twoposition,ON/OFFlightedrockerswitch‐suppliespowertothekettleagitatormotor.
TheKettleMotorSwitchMUSTbeONatalltimeswhenthereispopcorn(poppedorun‐
popped)inthekettle.
LIGHTS/WARMERSWITCH
Twoposition,ON/OFFlightedrockerswitch‐suppliespowertotheinteriorcabinetlight,
andheatelementforthecornpan.
KettleHeatSwitch
KettleMotorSwitch
LightandWarmerSwitch
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Popping Corn Instructions
ThissectiondescribesinstructionsforpoppingStandard(salted)popcorn.
Amount of Popcorn and Oil
Thepopperisequippedwithacorn,salt,andoilmeasure.Werecommendflavoredandcolored
coconutoil.Popcornpoppedincoconutoilstaysfreshlongeranddoesnotleaveblackdepositsin
thekettlelikeotheroils.Useonlytopquality,freshpopcornfromreputablesuppliers.
KettleSizePopcornCharge OilCharge Flavacol(Salt)
8oz. 8oz.(237ml) 1/3cup(79ml) 3/4Tblsp.(10cc)
ForbestresultsuseMega‐Pop®8oz.premeasuredpouches(Item#2838).
Popping Standard (Salted) Popcorn
1. TurnallswitchesON.
2. Todeterminewhenkettleisreadytopopcorn(about4minutes),testpopthree
kernelsofcorninoneounce(30ml)ofpoppingoil.Whenkernelspop,kettleisready.
3. LiftkettlelidandloadMega‐Pop®premeasuredpopcornandoilpouch,orpourin
popcornandFlavacol,thenaddoilinpremeasuredamount.Closelid.
4. Whencornhasfinishedpopping,gentlydumpthepopcorn.
5. Onfinalkettleofcorn,turnKettleHeatSwitchOFFjustaslidsareforcedopenbythe
poppingcorn.Thisproceduresaveselectricity,sincekettlehasplentyofheat,andhelps
eliminatesmoke/odorfromanyoilresiduethatremainsafterpoppinghasstopped.
6. Whenfinishedpopping,turnKETTLEHEATandKETTLEMOTORswitchesOFF.
NEVERLEAVETHEHEATONWHENYOUARENOTPOPPINGCORN!
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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!
028_082715
Goodsanitationpracticedemandsthatallfoodpreparationequipmentbecleanedregularly(only
usenon‐toxic,foodgradecleaners).Acleanlooking,well‐keptmachineisoneofthebestwaysof
advertisingyourproduct.
Note: Itisextremelyimportanttofollowallcleaningprocedures,otherwiseparts
damageandequipmentfailurewillresult.Thewarrantydoesnotcoverpartsthat
aredamagedduetoimpropercleaning.
Daily Kettle Cleaning Instructions
CAUTION:Ahotkettlewillcauseburnsifyoutouchitwithyourhand.Allowkettletocool
atleast1hourbeforeattemptingtoclean.DONOTuseiceorwatertocool
downahotkettle!Severekettledamagewillresult!
1. Whencool,wipeoutsideofkettlewithaclean,softcloth.DONOTuseovencleanersor
abrasivematerialsastheywilldamagethekettle.
2. Everynight,mixGoldMedal’sHeat’nKleensolution(ItemNo.2095),2tablespoons
pergallonofwater.Itisnotnecessarytousetheentiregallonatonce;onlyuse
enoughtofillthekettle1/2inchdeep.
3. TurnkettleheatON.Whenwaterstartstoboil,turnkettleheatOFF.
4. Allowtocoolatleast1hour,thendumpsolutionintoabucketandwipeinsideof
kettlewithacleancloth.Makesureallsolutiongoesintothebucket;donotspillanyin
theinteriorofmachine.
Foranextradirtykettle,theprocessmayberepeated;or,afterturningkettleheat
OFF,allowsolutiontositinkettleovernight.Thenextmorning,dumpsolutionintoa
bucketandwipeinsideofkettlewithacleancloth.
5. WithunitOFFandunplugged,wipekettleleadcordwithacleanSLIGHTLYdampcloth.
DONOTgetmoistureintothekettlelead‐incord,severedamagewillresult.
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Daily Unit Cleaning Instructions
1. TurnmachineOFF,unplugunitandallowittocoolbeforeattemptingtoclean.
2. Cleanallpans/accessoriesinordertosanitizethembeforeeachuse.
3. Takeaclean,SLIGHTLYdampclothandwipeexcessgreasefromglassandcabinet.
4. Wipestainlesssteelpartswithacleanclothandcleanerdesignedforstainlesssteel,
suchasGoldMedalWatchdogStainlessCleaner(ItemNo.2088).
DONOTuseovencleanersorabrasivematerialsastheywilldamagepartsofmachine.
5. Cleanglasspanelswithglasscleaner.GoldMedalWatchdogGlassCleaner(ItemNo.
2588)isrecommended.
Ammoniacleanerswilldamageplasticdoors/panels.Useonlynon‐ammoniacleaners,
suchasGoldMedalWatchdogGlassCleaner(ItemNo.2588).
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