Astro Pop 16oz
Model No. 2023E, 2023XE, 2023XEN
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Popping Instructions
This section describes popping instructions for Standard (salted) popcorn.
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
1.
Turn all switches ON.
Note:
When popping with coconut oil, be sure the oil is liquid. As a check, dispense oil
into a measuring cup first (should be between 4 to 5 oz.), then use that oil for
the first popping cycle.
2.
When the kettle is ready (about 4 minutes), the Yellow Light and Audible Signal (if
enabled) will turn ON.
3.
Lift the kettle lid and pour in the popcorn and Flavacol in the premeasured amounts
specified above. Close lid.
4.
Press the “Red” Oil Dispense PB Switch to add oil. The proper amount of oil is pumped
into the kettle. The Light and Signal will turn OFF.
5.
When the corn has finished popping the Yellow Light and Audible Signal will turn ON,
then gently dump the popcorn.
Note:
The signal “To Dump” was factory set based on Gold Medal Products Co.
popcorn and oil. If, after 3 consecutive batches, the signal occurs before or after
popping has stopped, the signal timing must be adjusted. Have a qualified
service person adjust the signal to dump (see the Electronic Temperature
Control section).
