Grand and Twin Grand
2848, 2860, and 2873 (32 oz. Pop-O-Golds)
Pop-O-Gold & Medallion (-100 Series)
2948, 2960, and 2973 (52 oz. Medallions)
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Controls and Their Functions
This section describes the general popper controls and indicator lights (reference the Control
View images located at the end of this section).
LIGHTS SWITCH
Two position, ON/OFF lighted rocker switch - supplies power to the popcorn sign and
interior cabinet light. The green switch light ON indicates there is power to the lights.
KETTLE HEAT SWITCH (Kettle Circuit Breaker)
Two position, ON/OFF lighted rocker switch - supplies power to the heating elements in the
popping kettle by sending power to the “Big Eye” Electronic Temperature Control System.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The Kettle Heat Switch is inactive if the Kettle Circuit Breaker is
tripped. If unit is plugged in, but green Heat Switch light does not come on when
activated, then the Kettle Circuit Breaker may be tripped. Reference the
Troubleshooting section of this manual.
KETTLE MOTOR SWITCH
Two position, ON/OFF lighted rocker switch - supplies power to the kettle agitator motor
and exhaust blower. The Kettle Motor Switch MUST be ON at all times when there is
popcorn (popped or un-popped) in the kettle. The green switch light ON indicates there is
power to the agitator motor and exhaust blower.
WARMER SWITCH
Two position, ON/OFF lighted rocker switch - supplies power to the crisper/blower in the
corn staging area, keeps popcorn fresh and crisp.
SALT/SWEET SWITCH (if equipped)
Two position rocker switch
–
adjusts kettle temperature for Salt or Sweet popping mode.
FLEXI-POP SWITCH (if equipped)
Two position rocker switch - automatically adjusts the oil dispense amount and kettle
heat input for a reduced size batch. Blue (32 oz.) or Red (18 oz.) indicator will light up to
show batch size selected.
LOAD DUMP INDICATOR LIGHT & AUDIBLE SIGNAL
During normal popper operation,
the yellow Load Dump Indicator light and audible
sound (if engaged), are used to signal Load Dump. If the yellow indicator light is ON, and
the buzzer is sounding,
one
of the following actions should be taken:
•
Load the corn and oil
or
•
Dump the popped corn from the kettle
or
•
Turn the Kettle Heat Switch OFF if you are finished popping corn.
During calibration of the oil dispense unit,
the yellow Load Dump or green Oil Light is
used to indicate when the oil dispense unit is in program mode.
