Astro Pop 16 oz.
Model No. 2023E, 2023XE, 2023XEN
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Controls and Their Functions
OIL SYSTEM MASTER SWITCH
Sends power to the oil pump. The warmer/blower on the oil pump is activated. The
warmer/blower on the oil pump will keep coconut popping oil in liquid form if the doors
on the base are kept closed. It may be desirable to keep this switch on at night if you have
problems keeping the coconut oil liquefied. Coconut oil will congeal at temperatures
below approximately 76º F [24º C]. (Reference Instruction Manual for oil dispense unit.)
RED OIL DISPENSE MOMENTARY SWITCH (Oil Light Indicator)
When pushed, this will dispense the predetermined amount of oil into the kettle.
LIGHT SWITCH
This switch operates the LED lighting and sign.
WARMER SWITCH
This switch operates the forced air popcorn crisping system.
KETTLE MOTOR SWITCH
This switch operates the popcorn agitator motor. This switch must be
on
at all times when
popcorn (popped and un-popped) is present in the kettle. This switch activates the
exhaust fan.
KETTLE HEAT SWITCH
This switch turns on the heat elements located in the popcorn kettle by sending power to
the Big Eye electronic control system.
YELLOW LIGHT AND AUDIBLE SOUND
The Astro-Pop is equipped with the state of the art
Big Eye
electronic control that “watches
your popcorn machine” to deliver optimum popping performance. The
Big Eye
control will
signal the operator to:
•
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.
Kettle Heat
Switch
Lights
Switch
Warmer
Switch
Kettle Motor Switch
Oil
Dispense
Switch
Oil Master
Switch
Oil Light
Indicator
Load
Dump
Indicator
