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Gold Medal equipment and this information may not be the latest available for your purposes. It is critical that you call Gold Medal Products technical service department at 1-800-543-0862 for any questions about machine operations, replacement parts, or any service questions.
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WWW.CONCESSIONPALACE.COM Part No. 41474 Revised 8/89 ASTRO –POP 16 & 20 OZ. Instruction Manual Model #2022,#2023, #2024, #2026, #2026T #2023EX, #2024EX, #2026EX Cincinnati, OH 45241-4807 USA SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE...
ASTRO- POP 16 & 20 OZ WWW.CONCESSIONPALACE.COM SAFETY SHEET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2022,2023,2024,2023EX,2024EX,2026,2026EX,2026T SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE...
If you purchased a bucket seasoning pump, it too is in a separate carton. Unpack all cartons and check thoroughly for any damage, which may have occurred during transit. Damage claims should be filed immediately with the transportation company. 2022,2023,2024,2023EX,2024EX,2026,2026EX,2026T SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE...
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WWW.CONCESSIONPALACE.COM SPECIFICATIONS ASTRO POP – 16OZ ASTRO POP – 16OZ ASTRO POP – 20OZ ASTRO POP – 20 OZ #2022, 2023 , 2024 # 2023EX , 2024EX #2026, 2026T #2026EX HEIGHT * 46 IN 46 IN. 46 IN. 46 IN.
WWW.CONCESSIONPALACE.COM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS LIGHT SWITCH Flipping this lever to the “ON” position lights all the lights on your popper. WARMER SWITCH Flipping the lever of this switch to the “ON” position energizes the blower, which will freshen any prepopped corn you may have left over.
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POPPING CORN (COUNTER MODEL) 1. Turn the “LIGHT SWITCH” and ‘WARMER SWITCH” on. 2. Turn the “ KETTLE HEAT” switch on approximately five minutes before you are ready to pop corn. 2022,2023,2024,2023EX,2024EX,2026,2026EX,2026T SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE...
Wipe the outside, too. Then, use any glass cleaner this is recommended for cutting grease. We find a wax cleaner such as Johnson’s Shine-Up to be good for cleaning the aluminum exterior of your machine. 2022,2023,2024,2023EX,2024EX,2026,2026EX,2026T SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE...
We recommend the use of Gold Medal “OLD SOAK” cleaner. This is a specially formulated USDA Food approved cleaner used in bakeries for removing burned material from baking pans.
NOTE: WE DO NOT SHIP GLASS, OBTAIN FROM LOCAL GLASS SHOP OR HARDWARE STORE. ALWAYS PURCHASE DOUBLE STRENGTH TYPE GLASS. Glass sizes: 23 1/16 x 32 3/16 x 1/8 (2022, 2023, 2023EX, 2016) 23 1/16 X 28 3/16 X 1/8 (2024, 2024EX) MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS...
2. When ordering parts, include part number, part name, and quantity required. 3. Include you model name and machine serial number (found on nameplate) with your order. 4. Address orders to: Parts Department Gold Medal Products Co. 10700 Medallion Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45241-4807 or, place orders at:...
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6. To get more oil to the kettle, turn nylon adjustment screw clockwise. This permits the pump motor to run longer, thus pumping more oil. 2022,2023,2024,2023EX,2024EX,2026,2026EX,2026T SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE...
E. INFERIOR CORN--Inferior quality corn would result in longer popping cycles. Use only top quality hybrid popcorn from reputable suppliers. Even then, if you let your corn pick up moisture or dry out, your popping cycles will be slow. 2022,2023,2024,2023EX,2024EX,2026,2026EX,2026T SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE...
Visual inspection might show a hole burned through the metal sheath in some cases. If no defect is apparent, check the current to the heating elements. If defective, new elements are available from our local Gold Medal Dealer or directly from the factory.
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If the voltage is found to be low, contact your local electric company. Some symptoms of low voltage are long popping cycles, and pump not cycling with kettle heat on. PARTS LIST 2022,2023,2024,2023EX,2024EX,2026,2026EX,2026T SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE...
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ASTRO- POP 16 & 20 OZ WWW.CONCESSIONPALACE.COM 2022,2023,2024,2023EX,2024EX,2026,2026EX,2026T SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE...
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ASTRO- POP 16 & 20 OZ WWW.CONCESSIONPALACE.COM 2022,2023,2024,2023EX,2024EX,2026,2026EX,2026T SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE...