Floss Machine
42543EX
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FLOSS BANDS AND RIBBONS
The GOLD MEDAL Floss machine is equipped with a patent pending FLOSS BAND designed to
give long life, trouble-free service with little care. DO NOT scratch the band. To clean, unplug the
machine and wipe with a damp cloth.
GOLD MEDAL Floss Ribbons (heat elements) are made of nickel wire with ceramic insulation at
the terminal point and on the lead wires. They are designed to be as reliable as the GOLD MEDAL
Floss Bands: however, the ribbons must be handled carefully. DO NOT stretch the ribbon or it will
not function properly. Also, the ceramic insulator on the lead wires will break if the wires are bent
sharply. Bend gradually when installing ribbons.
Disassembly and Removal
1
Remove all sugar from the head of the machine before disassembling. If the unit is
inoperative, carefully turn the machine on its side and shake the sugar out.
2
Remove the four spinner cap retainer screws and spinner cap. In some cases, the sugar has
caused the cap and band to stick together. Applying gentle pressure with the heel of the hand
should free the parts for removal.
3
Remove the element lead wire retaining screws with a ¼" (9.5mm) nut driver and remove the
element lead wires from the terminals in the floss head. This will allow the band and ribbons to
be removed.
4
Remove the band and ribbons. If there is excessive sugar buildup, soak the band and ribbons
in hot water until the sugar dissolves. When the sugar has been removed, tap the band in the
palm of your hand to loosen the ribbons for removal.
5
Inspect, then clean or replace band and ribbons. The primary reason for ribbon replacement is
carbon build up inside the ribbon wire from which the heating element is manufactured. If the
ribbon is being cleaned only, an additional hot water soak may help remove some of the
carbon buildup.
