ASTRO-POP 16 & 20 OZ
2022,2023,2024,2023EX,2024EX,2026,2026EX,2026T
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Special care should be used when cleaning the Plexiglas doors to prevent scratching them. Use a
very soft cloth and a mild soap. Never use a gritty type cleaner or detergent. Special Plexiglas
cleaners are available to clean and make the Plexiglas static free. Using a damp cloth, wipe the
exposed exterior and interior surfaces at the close of operations for the day.
OLD MAID DRAWER
Empty the old maid drawer and wipe clean daily or when it becomes filled.
BLOWER WARMER UNIT
Every few weeks, remove the corn pan and wash it with hot soapy water. Rinse with clear water and dry
before replacing it. Clean out all trash corn from the BLOWER-WARMER assembly, as well as the frame of
the machine. Your must keep this BLOWER-WARMER
Unit clean and free from trash corn for maximum efficiency and long motor life.
KETTLE
When you are finished popping for a while, wipe the oil off the outside of the kettle and lids. Although the
kettle shell is chrome plated, it will become blackened if you allow the oil to bake on. When not popping
corn, always turn the ‘KETTLE HEAT” switch “OFF”.
CAUTION: NEVER IMMERSE THE ENTIRE KETTLE IN WATER. THIS WILL AUTOMATICALLY VOID
THE GUARANTEE AND RUIN THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.
A clean kettle sells more popcorn and makes more profit. If you did not follow our directions and your kettle
has become really black and messy, it is going to require some serious effort on your part to bring it back to
like new condition. We recommend the use of Gold Medal “OLD SOAK” cleaner. This is a specially
formulated USDA Food approved cleaner used in bakeries for
removing burned
material from baking pans.
You can clean the inside of the kettle by making a solution of OLD SOAK as directed, turn on the kettle heat
until it boils, and then let is soak. If you are careful, you may be able to remove the black deposits from the
kettle shell without disassembling the kettle. BUT, BE CAREFUL. Remember, do not immerse kettle.
EXHAUST FILTER
The purpose of the exhaust filter is to trap the hot oil from the popping operation, while allowing the
steam and delicious aroma of the corn to pass. To do this efficiently, the filter must be kept clean. IT
SHOULD BE REMOVED AND WASHED IN HOT SOAPY WATER AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK.
Remember, to remove all excess water from the filter before reinstalling. If filter is too clogged, soak
in “OLD SOAK” or replace. A clogged filter will stall exhaust blower motor and ruin it.
BUCKET SEASONING PUMP
We recommend cleaning the bucket-seasoning pump by cycling a cleaning solution through it. Use a
clean, empty seasoning bucket and fill it with hot water and “OLD SOAK” cleaner available from Gold
Medal. Use one ounce of OLD SOAK per gallon of hot water.
Make sure the “OIL SYSTEM MASTER” switch is OFF. Disconnect the oil line by means of the quick
disconnect coupling. Slide the pump and the bucket of seasoning oil to which it is attached from the
cabinet. Remove the pump from the seasoning oil and let excess oil drain off. You must do this
when the oil is in the liquid state and not congealed. Wipe as much of the oil from the pump as much
you can, and then mount the pump on the bucket containing the cleaning solution. Slide the pump
and bucket into the cabinet and reconnect the oil line.
CAUTION: AVOID TURNING THE PUMP UPSIDE DOWN!!!
TO REMOVE KETTLE FOR CLEANING: FIRST UNSCREW LOCK RINGDO NOT USE
PLIERS OR VISE GRIPS. THEN PULL DOWN TO UNPLUG.
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