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Econo 8 Popcorn Machine

 

Model No.: 2388, 2388-00-002 

 

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Setup 

This unit has been tested at the factory.  

1.

 

Remove all packaging and tape prior to operation. Remove accessories and carefully 

remove kettle packed in cabinet interior.  

2.

 

Place unit on a sturdy, level base. 

3.

 

Unit has 4 glide feet preinstalled at the factory (see image below). Install a Black 
Crutch Tip on each foot. Firmly push crutch tip over glide until it covers glide entirely. 

4.

 

Tilt kettle and insert into hanger arms, then allow kettle to return naturally to an 
upright position (see image below).  

5.

 

Plug kettle lead into receptacle located on ceiling of cabinet interior. Align keyed or 
hook shaped prong with the correct opening, then push plug all the way in and twist 

or rotate to lock in place. To unplug, untwist kettle plug before attempting to pull from 
receptacle. 

6.

 

Door knobs are shipped in accessories pack. Install a door knob with tee bolt on each 

popper door; install knob with screw on old maid pan. 

7.

 

After setup, unit should be cleaned prior to use (see Care and Cleaning section). 
 

 

 

 

Black

 

Crutch

 

Tip

Glide

 

(pre‐installed 

at the factory)

 

General

 

images

 

shown

 

for

 

reference

 

only.

Kettle

 

shown

 

mounted

 

in

 

hanger

 

arms.

  

Kettle

 

lead

 

shown

 

plugged

 

into

 

kettle

 

receptacle.

 

Summary of Contents for Econo 8 2388

Page 1: ... 2017 Gold Medal Products Co Part No 69022 Instruction Manual 10700 Medallion Drive Cincinnati Ohio 45241 4807 USA Econo 8 Popcorn Machine Model No 2388 2388 00 002 ...

Page 2: ...nty 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 D...

Page 3: ...NING This machine is NOT to be operated by minors 007_010914 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 1 800 543 0862 for any questions about your machine operations replacement parts or any service questions Gold Medal Products Co doe...

Page 4: ...d 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 10700 Medallion Drive Cincinnati OH 45241 USA 1 800 543 0862 Model Description 2388 Econo 8 oz Popper 2388 00 002 Econo 8 oz Popper unit equipped with a PowerOffTM Control feature Items Included with thi...

Page 5: ...urn naturally to an upright position see image below 5 Plug kettle lead into receptacle located on ceiling of cabinet interior Align keyed or hook shaped prong with the correct opening then push plug all the way in and twist or rotate to lock in place To unplug untwist kettle plug before attempting to pull from receptacle 6 Door knobs are shipped in accessories pack Install a door knob with tee bo...

Page 6: ...ected 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 Yo...

Page 7: ...ONTROL Model 2388 00 002 only The PowerOff Control feature will automatically turn the kettle heat off after 15 minutes of idle time no popcorn popped The PowerOff Control will prevent the heat element and thermostat from cycling OFF ON if the Kettle Heat Switch is left on This feature saves electrical power and extends the life of the kettle heating element and thermostat When the Kettle Heat Swi...

Page 8: ...esired taste or for best results use Mega Pop premeasured popcorn and oil pouch made for your kettle size 1 Turn all switches ON 2 To determine when kettle is ready to pop corn about 4 minutes test pop three kernels of corn in one ounce 30 ml of popping oil When kernels pop kettle is ready 3 Lift kettle lid pour in popcorn and Flavacol then add oil close lid 4 When corn has finished popping gently...

Page 9: ...empting to clean DO NOT use ice or water to cool down a hot kettle Severe kettle damage will result 1 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 on...

Page 10: ...e 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 cle...

Page 11: ...e 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 I...

Page 12: ...block reference image at right DO NOT set spur gears at full gear contact it can cause binding as the kettle is dumped Step 4 Snug tighten only the set screw in set collar above the crossbar to hold position Then lift the agitator weight and check the clearance between the shaft and the kettle bottom If there is adequate clearance fully tighten the set screw to secure set collar in place Step 5 Ad...

Page 13: ...r 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 Instru...

Page 14: ...rvicing this unit 3 When ordering please include part number part name and quantity needed 4 Please include your model number serial number and date of manufacture located on the machine nameplate data plate with your order 5 Address all parts orders to Parts Department Gold Medal Products Co 10700 Medallion Drive Cincinnati Ohio 45241 4807 Or place orders by phone or online Phone 800 543 0862 513...

Page 15: ...ber band around the unit to help hold the corner posts in place then remove dome 4 Remove all rigid glass channels from around glass to be replaced set channels aside for reuse Note The rigid channels may be wedged in the corner posts or top and bottom glass extrusions and must be removed before new glass can be installed 5 Carefully remove the rest of the broken glass 6 Apply decals if desired to...

Page 16: ... 49017 10 REAR KETTLE LID 49016 11 AGITATOR BEARING HUB 43434 12 NEEDLE BEARING 47106 13 SPUR GEAR KIT Includes 2 gears with set screws Always replace Agitator Spur Gear and Kettle Drive Motor Gear as a set 47059K 14 SET SCREW 10 32 X 3 16 41742 15 6 OZ AGITATOR SHAFT 69710 16 SET COLLAR 5 16 ID 5 8 OD 46649 17 6 OZ STIR ROD 69714 18 AGITATOR WEIGHT 69715 15 16 14 18 17 Complete Agitator Assembly ...

Page 17: ...SERRATED LOCK NUT 49317 9 5 16 18 X 3 4 SQUARE HEAD BOLT 49446 10 8 32 X 1 4 SLT HWH M S fastens ground 49060 11 8 32 TOP LOCK NUT always replace if removed 67943 12 8 32 x 1 SS HEX SC holds Thermostat 49076 13 450 F THERMOSTAT includes two 6 32 Screws 76089 14 THERMOSTAT SHUNT BAR 47193 15 525 F THERMOSTAT includes two 6 32 Screws 76702 Lock Nut View 2 3 Kettle Bottom Assembly 1 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 15...

Page 18: ... 49508 6 8 32 x 5 16 SLOTTED HEX 49594 7 21 5 8 GLASS CHANNEL used on sides of glass panels 49509 8 15 GLASS CHANNEL used on top and bottom of side glass panels 49510 9 17 GLASS CHANNEL used on top and bottom of front glass panel 49511 10 GLIDE FOOT 2 required 47328 11 10 24 X 3 4 HEX HD 41314 12 BLACK CRUTCH TIP 49123 2 3 4 5 1 10 11 12 6 7 For Glass Panels see Replacing Glass section 8 9 See Ket...

Page 19: ...6 8 32 X 3 8 PH PAN W SEMS 42227 7 OLD MAID PAN 49100 8 SR 6P3 4 STRAIN RELIEF 76026 9 POWER SUPPLY CORD 15 AMP 22038 Complete Door Hardware Kit See next page for individual component breakdown 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 For Labels see Safety Label Section 9 CAUTION If 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 haz...

Page 20: ...rt Number 61380 1 KNOB LID LIFT 47120 2 TEE BOLT 75267 3 8 32 X 5 16 SLOTTED HEX 49594 4 8 32 X 3 8 PH PAN W SEMS 42227 5 ACORN NUT 8 32 47702 6 MALE HINGE SHORT LEFT 41349 7 FEMALE HINGE LEFT HAND 61359 8 FEMALE HINGE RIGHT HAND 61373 9 MALE HINGE SHORT RIGHT 41350 Complete Door Hardware Kit P N 61380 contains all parts shown above 7 6 1 4 9 8 2 3 5 ...

Page 21: ...UPPLY 24VDC 20W 55394 7 REAR HANGER ARM 49009 8 FRONT HANGER ARM 49010 9 SPUR GEAR KIT Includes 2 gears with set screws Always replace Agitator Spur Gear and Kettle Drive Motor Gear as a set 47059K 10 10 32 X 3 16 SET SCREW 41742 11 GEAR BLOCK ASSEMBLY 67194 12 15 AMP TWIST LOCK KETTLE RECPT 49330 General image shown for parts reference only 7 11 8 12 9 10 See Kettle Assembly section for Kettle pa...

Page 22: ...odels 1 WIRE DUCT runs the entire length of the corner post 49091 2 BOTTOM CORN PAN 49506 3 8 32 X 3 8 SLT HWH M S 42044 4 8 32 HEX M S NUT 74149 5 CORNER COVER 49105 6 CORNER COVER COVER 49104 7 STRIP HEAT ELEMENT 50W 49440 8 STRIP HEATER BRACKET 49425 6 7 8 5 1 See Safety Label Section 2 3 4 3 General image shown for parts reference only 2085 Shown ...

Page 23: ...VDC 20W 55394 55394 2A 20W POWER SUPPLY BRACKET 55414 55414 3 AUTO KETTLE POWEROFF CNTRL PCB 55402 4 BRACKET KETTLE POWEROFF CNTRL 55427 5 6 32 X 3 8 PHIL PAN M S 39000 6 6 INTERNAL TOOTH L W 410SS 39001 7 15 AMP TWIST LOCK KETTLE RECPT 49330 49330 8 120 VOLT KETTLE DRIVE MOTOR 47038 47038 8 General image shown for parts reference only 7 3 4 5 6 1 2 2A LED Light 2656 PowerOff Control Available on ...

Page 24: ...ND LABEL 42375 42375 4 WARNING SURFACE CONTACT 87087 87087 5 LABEL POWEROFF CNTRL 55436 6 CONDUIT WARNING LABEL 82840 82840 7 WARNING LABEL CORD 68720 68720 Accessories Item Part Description Part Number 1 STAMPED ALUMINUM SCOOP 2071 3 6 5 CC MEASURE 47678 4 OIL MEASURE 1 3 CUP 47150 2 MEASURE ONE CUP 47147 3 2 1 4 On units with PowerOff Control feature only 3 6 Unit Labels Kettle Lead In Label 4 1...

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Page 27: ...ON OUR PART INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF In no event shall Gold Medal Products Co be liable for special incidental or consequential damages No claim under this warranty will be honored if the equipment covered has been misused neglected damaged in transit or has been tampered with or changed in any ...

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