Gold Medal G-Whiz 5908 Instruction Manual Download

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Part No. 74874

Instruction Manual

10700 Medallion Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241-4807 USA

G-Whiz Gas Popper

Model No. 5908, 5908GGT

Model 5908 shown

Summary of Contents for G-Whiz 5908

Page 1: ... 2016 Gold Medal Products Co Part No 74874 Instruction Manual 10700 Medallion Drive Cincinnati Ohio 45241 4807 USA G Whiz Gas Popper Model No 5908 5908GGT Model 5908 shown ...

Page 2: ... DANGER Hot oil is dangerous severe burns can result when hot oil contacts the skin Hot oil is flammable keep open flames away from hot oil and its vapors Keep a fire extinguisher near this unit Instruct personnel on what to do if there is a grease fire DO NOT USE WATER ON A GREASE FIRE Use only fire extinguishers approved for grease oil and electric fire 002_102214 DANGER Machine must be properly...

Page 3: ...s and liquids in the vicinity of this equipment 004_010914 WARNING Instructions on what to do when a user smells gas can be obtained from the local gas supplier These instructions must be posted in a prominent location where the unit is to be operated 005_010914 WARNING To avoid burns DO NOT touch the kettle or any heated surface DO NOT place or leave objects in contact with heated surfaces 013_09...

Page 4: ... operation 012_010914 WARNING This machine is NOT to be operated by minors 007_010914 Note Improvements are always being made to Gold Medal s equipment This information may not be the latest available for your purposes It is critical that you call Gold Medal s Technical Service Department at 1 800 543 0862 for any questions about your machine operations replacement parts or any service questions G...

Page 5: ...back of manual Manual Read and understand the operator s manual and all other safety instructions before using this equipment To order copies of the operator s manual go to gmpopcorn com or write to Gold Medal Products Co 10700 Medallion Drive Cincinnati OH 45241 USA 1 800 543 0862 Model Description 5908 12 oz G Whiz Gas Popper LP Gas utilizes a DC powered kettle drive motor battery is not include...

Page 6: ...on a level sufficiently stable base or counter that is strong enough to safely support it when in use 4 Observe the following clearances to ensure proper air supply and maintenance Minimum of 10 inches clearance for the rear side opposite the dump handle Minimum of 30 inches clearance for the front and sides of unit 5 After setup the unit should be cleaned prior to use see Care and Cleaning sectio...

Page 7: ...tent service personnel to provide safe installation 001_010914 When installing this gas unit in the United States you must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition NOTE Some local codes may require ventilation hoods or automatic fire systems During any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at pressure equal to or le...

Page 8: ...ofessional wire the unit to a power source which will carry the current specified on the unit s data plate 034_042814 1 Apply SOAP BUBBLES to all connections and pressurize the gas line to check for leaks Perform this test outdoors away from any flames or sparks DO NOT use a flame to check for gas leaks 2 It is recommended to check your flexible gas lines and gas fittings for wear and tear on a fr...

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Page 14: ...itive lead as shown in the image below The following power supply must be provided 12 Volt DC Battery not included with this unit customer must supply 12 volt battery for proper machine operation Follow all safety precautions provided by the battery manufacturer 5908 5 6 AMPs 5908GGT 6 8 AMPs Before Connecting Unit to Battery 1 Make sure all machine switches and gas valves are OFF before connectin...

Page 15: ...e Safety Valve Button may be pressed to provide gas for lighting the pilot ON position Once the pilot is lit turn the Gas Safety Valve to the ON position to ignite the main burner for use OFF position The Lock Button on the Gas Safety Valve must be pulled out to rotate the valve into the OFF position Gas Safety Valve handle shown in PILOT position Lock Button on the Gas Safety Valve Safety Valve B...

Page 16: ...pop corn if the agitator is NOT rotating LIGHT SWITCH Light Heat Switch for Model 5908GGT Two position ON OFF rocker switch supplies power to the interior light for Model 5908GGT the switch also powers the corn pan element 8 AMP FUSE The 8 AMP Fuse protects the motor from overload condition Fuse located on ceiling of popper in cabinet interior Gas Safety Valve shown in the PILOT Position Gas Safet...

Page 17: ...Down the Pilot and Burner 1 To extinguish both the pilot and the main burner flames pull the Lock Button on the Gas Safety Valve and turn the Safety Valve Handle to the OFF position 2 Should the burner become extinguished because of the high limit tripping shut off the gas supply until the unit cools down then re light CAUTION If pilot is turned off a five minute shutdown period is required before...

Page 18: ...o see if you are out of gas 2 Check to see if the thermocouple is in the proper position WARNING AT NO TIME during a power failure should an attempt be made to operate this unit If power failure occurs during operation the gas supply is to be turned OFF until power failure has subsided Then and only then should a relight attempt be made per the Lighting and Shutdown Instructions 036_042814 ...

Page 19: ...rner ON follow the burner lighting instructions found in the Operating Instructions section of this manual 2 Turn Kettle Motor Switch ON 3 To determine when kettle is ready to pop corn test pop three kernels of corn and one ounce 30 ml of popping oil When kernels pop kettle is ready 4 Lift kettle lid and load Mega Pop premeasured popcorn and oil pouch or pour in popcorn and Flavacol see chart abov...

Page 20: ...ill cause burns if you touch it with your hand Allow kettle to cool at least 1 hour before attempting to clean DO NOT use ice or water to cool down a hot kettle Severe kettle damage will result 1 When cool wipe outside of kettle with a clean soft cloth DO NOT use oven cleaners or abrasive materials as they will damage the kettle 2 Every night mix Gold Medal s Heat n Kleen solution Item No 2095 2 t...

Page 21: ...a clean SLIGHTLY damp cloth and wipe excess grease from glass and cabinet 4 Wipe stainless steel parts with a clean cloth and cleaner designed for stainless steel such as Gold Medal Watchdog Stainless Cleaner Item No 2088 DO NOT use oven cleaners or abrasive materials as they will damage parts of machine 5 Clean glass panels with glass cleaner Gold Medal Watchdog Glass Cleaner Item No 2588 is reco...

Page 22: ...Switch A Check to make sure the unit has power and the Kettle Motor Switch is ON If the switch is ON and the agitator is not rotating DO NOT pop corn The switch may be faulty contact qualified service personnel for inspection repair B Fuse if equipped B Check the condition of the fuse Replace if required if fuse trips again contact qualified service personnel for inspection repair before going any...

Page 23: ... death Any alterations to this equipment will void the warranty and may cause a dangerous condition This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system NEVER make alterations to this equipment Read the Installation Operating and Maintenance Instructions thoroughly before installing servicing or operating this equipment 014_020416 WARNING No...

Page 24: ...ng please include part number part name and quantity needed 4 Please include your model number serial number and date of manufacture located on the machine nameplate data plate with your order 5 Address all parts orders to Parts Department Gold Medal Products Co 10700 Medallion Drive Cincinnati Ohio 45241 4807 Or place orders by phone or online Phone 800 543 0862 513 769 7676 Fax 800 542 1496 513 ...

Page 25: ... be reused 3 Carefully remove the rest of the broken glass 4 Apply decals if desired to the new glass panel 5 Slide rigid glass channels over the exposed sides and bottom of new glass panel 6 Fasten new glass panel in machine with the existing glass strips On some units the front and side glass slide under top and is then lowered into the bottom channel GLASS DIMENSIONS Height x Width x Thickness ...

Page 26: ...G Whiz Gas Popper Model No 5908 and 5908GGT Page 26 gmpopcorn com Kettle Assembly Parts Breakdown 6 2 9 10 3 12 13 14 15 4 5 20 23 17 18 See Parts List note 19 21 22 16 7 8 11 1 ...

Page 27: ... screws Always replace Agitator Spur Gear and Kettle Drive Motor Gear as a set 47059K 10 SET SCREW 10 32 X 3 16 for Spur Gear 41742 11 AGITATOR SHAFT WELDMENT 74869 12 SET COLLAR 1 2ID X 7 8 OD 47326 13 SET SCREW 1 4 20 X 3 16 for Set Collar 47751 14 CROSSBAR W BUSHING 74883 15 REAR KETTLE LID 47119 16 FRONT KETTLE LID 47720 17 AGITATOR WEIGHT 61093 18 STIR ROD 6 12 OZ 49011 19 DUMP HANDLE ASSEMBL...

Page 28: ...FICE 010 LP 74050 4 THERMOCOUPLE 57030 5 ADAPTER GAS LINE 3 8 NPT Flare Pipe Fitting use with Gas Hose P N 109000 74595 6 PRESSURE REGULATOR 74115 7 GAS SAFETY VALVE 74027 8 T FITTING 74560 9 BRASS PIPE PLUG 1 8 NPT 74562 10 1 8 NPT X 1 1 2 LONG NPL 74884 11 1 8 NPT COUPLING 74885 12 LIGHTER TUBE ORIFICE 66 89694 1 4 ALUM TUBE 18 INCH LG not shown 74561 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 29: ... 29 gmpopcorn com Cabinet Assembly Parts Breakdown 2 3 4 1 5 6 13 9 12 10 11 20 21 19 15 16 18 17 23 22 14 See Gas Line Breakdown 7 8 24 25 26 See Replacing Glass Section Glass and Glass Channel View Model 5908 shown for general parts image reference ...

Page 30: ... Drive Motor Gear as a set 47059K 47059K 11 SET SCREW 10 32 X 3 16 for Spur Gear 41742 41742 12 HANGER ARM RIGHT 74855 74855 13 HANGER ARM LEFT 74854 74854 14 BURNER FOR 16OZ BG POPPER 67903 67903 15 PILOT BURNER 74032 74032 16 THERMOCOUPLE 57030 57030 17 OLD MAID PAN 47003 47336 18 BURNER MOUNTING BRACKET 74857 74857 19 DROP PANEL ASSEMBLY 47006 47337 20 BURNER SHROUD 74858 74858 21 BOTTOM CORN P...

Page 31: ...ge 31 gmpopcorn com Accessories Item Part Description Part No 1 STAMPED ALUMINUM SCOOP 2071 2 MEASURE 14 7CC 47679 3 MEASURE 1 2 CUP 47149 4 12 OZ VOL CORN MEASURE 47148 5 TANK REGULATOR 89920 6 GAS HOSE has a Flared Hose Fitting 109000 1 2 6 3 5 4 ...

Page 32: ...G Whiz Gas Popper Model No 5908 and 5908GGT Page 32 gmpopcorn com Wiring Diagram Model No 5908 and 5908GGT ...

Page 33: ...OUR PART INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF In no event shall Gold Medal Products Co be liable for special incidental or consequential damages No claim under this warranty will be honored if the equipment covered has been misused neglected damaged in transit or has been tampered with or changed in any way...

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