OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Be sure equipment is connected to properly grounded 120 volt power supply with properly sized circuit. (230
volts for export models)
Popping
1. Turn on 4 switches: POWER (located in base), WARMER, STIRRER, and KETTLE (all located in
chassis).
2. Hold for “WAIT” (amber) indicator light to go out and the “READY” (green) light to turn on. This will
indicate the kettle has heated and is ready to begin popping corn.
3.
BULK SUPPLIES:
Place one measure of oil in kettle (1/2 cup for 12 oz Popper and 2/3 cup for 16 oz
Popper). Immediately add one measure of raw popcorn (12 oz or 16 oz. respectively) plus seasoning
salt. Pull lid closed to prevent stray kernels.
PORTION PACKS:
Cut off top of plastic pack. Dump entire contents in kettle. Pull lid closed to
prevent stray kernels. (16 oz machine use 2 – 8oz portion packs)
4. While corn is popping, keep front operator doors slightly ajar to prevent fogging. Keep hopper door at
“out” position to aid in catching stray popcorn.
5. Allow corn to pop until popping ceases, usually when 3-4 seconds lapse between pops. Then pour
remaining popped corn from kettle by pulling handle downward.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 for additional batches.
7. Turn STIRRER and KETTLE switches to OFF position when finished preparing popcorn; POWER and
WARMER switches may remain ON to display and heat popcorn.
KETTLE WILL BE HOT!
Please be sure to avoid direct contact with the kettle during the popping process!
Kettle Care
The Paragon exclusive popcorn kettle, with patented heater arrangement, consists of a double (two part) unit
for maximum efficiency at minimum expense with low-cost maintenance.
NOTE
:
To avoid heavy build-up of deposits that require specialized cleaning, please follow these instructions:
1. Wipe, with soft towel or cloth, excess oil from exterior and interior of kettle as often as possible.
2. Excessive or careless use of popping oil may result in kettle damage.
3. Always be sure to turn KETTLE switch to OFF when popping is complete.
4. For heavily carbonized kettles, Paragon recommends the use of Kettle Cleaning Kit (part #1075).
NEVER USE WATER ON ANY PART OF THE KETTLE!
Kettle Removal
1. Make sure unit is NOT connected to a power supply. UNPLUG power cord.
2. Unplug the kettle pigtail from the socket located in the chassis of the machine (ceiling).
3. With kettle in open position, pull the pin from the kettle side of the gas spring.
4. Remove gas spring from kettle and let hang from bracket.
5. Pull the clip off the hinge pin.
6. Pull the hinge pin out of the kettle hanger to free kettle.
7. TO INSTALL: Reverse steps 1-6.
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