Astro Pop 16 oz.
Model No. 2023E, 2023XE, 2023XEN
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Popping Instructions
Remember:
When the Yellow Light comes ON, and Audible Signal (if enabled) 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 OFF the Kettle Heat if you are finished popping corn.
Amount of Popcorn and Oil
This popper is equipped with a corn, salt, and oil measure. Gold Medal recommends flavored and
colored coconut oil. Popcorn popped in coconut oil stays fresh longer and does not leave black
deposits in your kettle like other oils. Use only top quality, fresh popcorn from reputable suppliers.
Kettle Size
Popcorn Charge
Oil Charge
Flavacol (Salt)
16 oz.
16 oz. (473 ml)
5 oz. (148 ml)
1.5 Tblsp. (20cc)
Popping Standard (Salted) Popcorn
Premeasure all ingredients (adjust as needed for desired taste), or for best results use Mega-Pop
®
premeasured popcorn and oil pouch made for your kettle size.
Note:
When using coconut oil, be sure the oil is liquid. As a check, dispense oil
into a measuring cup first, then use that oil for the first popping cycle.
1.
Turn all switches ON.
2.
Kettle is ready to pop (about 4 minutes) when the Load/Dump Light and Audible Signal
(beeper, if enabled) turn ON.
3.
Lift kettle lid, pour in popcorn and Flavacol, then add oil; close lid (if equipped, press
the “Red” Oil Dispense PB Switch to add oil) (light and beeper will turn OFF in approx.
20 seconds).
4.
When the light and beeper come on again, gently dump the kettle.
Note:
The signal “To Dump” was factory set based on Gold Medal popcorn and oil. If,
after 3 consecutive batches, the signal occurs before or after popping has
stopped, then the signal timing can be adjusted by a qualified service person
(reference Electronic Temperature Control section).
Popping Tip:
On final batch, turn Kettle Heat Switch OFF just as lids are forced open by
the popping corn (kettle has plenty of heat to finish popping). This helps
eliminate smoke/odor from any oil residue remaining in kettle. With the Heat
Switch OFF,
the light and beeper will not activate for the last batch.
5.
When finished popping, turn KETTLE HEAT and KETTLE MOTOR switches OFF.
NEVER
LEAVE THE HEAT ON WHEN YOU ARE NOT POPPING CORN!
