Checking Shipment Unpack all cartons and check thoroughly for any damage which may have occurred in transit. Damage claims should be filed immediately with the transportation company. Gold Medal is not responsible for damage that occurs in transit. Domestic models only: 120v/208v or 120v/240v 60 Hz.
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Domestic Cornado Popping Unit Mounting Instructions Note: 10 inch minimum clearance required between popping kettle – and fire proof wall. 36, 48 & 60 oz. Domestic Units...
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Domestic Cornado Popping Unit Setting the Amount of Popping Oil with a Gold Medal BIB System In March 2003, we introduced the model 2257 with the E-Z Set control. Note: When connecting the bag-in-box system, you must be sure to connect the bag connectors as shown in the picture to the left.
Changes the temperature 40ºF lower for the sweet option. Note: When making sweet corn, follow the label instructions on jar of compound “S”. (Compound “S” is available from Gold Medal Products Co. – item number 2320.) “Red” Oil Dispense Momentary Switch When pushed, will dispense the predetermined amount of oil into the kettle.
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(This results in less smoke on the last batch.) 7. Note: When making sweet corn, follow the label instructions on jar of compound “S”. (Compound “S” is available from Gold Medal Products Co. – item number 2320.) Remember: If the Yellow Load - Dump light is turned on and the Signal is sounding one of the following actions should be taken: 1.
2. Every night, mix Heat’n Kleen solution (Gold Medal item number 2095) - 2 tablespoons per gallon of water. Do not use the entire gallon at once. Only use enough to the fill the kettle a ½”...
Domestic Cornado Popping Unit Electronic Temperature Control Operation The control is factory set to 460F, which stops power to the kettle when the thermocouple reaches setpoint. On the Cornado machine, this is also the ideal point to dump the popped corn out of the kettle. On the first start-up this is also the ideal time to load the corn and oil.
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Domestic Cornado Popping Unit Kettle Drive Shaft Alignment To adjust the lower agitator shaft, loosen the two hex bolts for the adjusting plate. (Figure A) (It may be necessary to use a socket/wrench on the hex nuts located underneath/inside the pedestal.) Adjust the plate back and forth, and side-to-side, as necessary –...
ORDERING SPARE PARTS Always speak to a Gold Medal Products Technical Service Advisor before ordering any parts to help ensure accuracy for your product. Included diagrams may not be the latest information. 1. Identify the needed part by checking it against the photos, illustrations, and/or parts list.
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Domestic Cornado Popping Unit Parts Breakdown 36, 48 & 60 Oz. Units For Lid & dump chute parts see pg. 23 For kettle parts see pgs. 14, 19-22 For switchplate For pedestal parts parts see see pgs. 14, 16-18 pgs. 14-15...
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Domestic Cornado Popping Unit Parts – Continued 49, 50 47, 48 36, 48 & 60 oz. Domestic Units...
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Domestic Cornado Popping Unit Switchplate - Parts 36, 48 & 60 oz. Domestic Units...
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Domestic Cornado Popping Unit Heated Oil Line (60 oz. Only) – P/N 17895 54, 55 58, 59 36, 48 & 60 oz. Domestic Units...
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Domestic Cornado Popping Unit Inside Pedestal - Parts 36, 48 & 60 oz. Domestic Units...
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Domestic Cornado Popping Unit Inside Pedestal – Parts (Continued) 36, 48 & 60 oz. Domestic Units...
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Domestic Cornado Popping Unit Kettle - Parts (36 oz.) Complete Assy. P/N 83287E 44, 45 36, 48 & 60 oz. Domestic Units...
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Domestic Cornado Popping Unit Kettle - Parts (48 oz.) Complete Assy. P/N 83288E 44, 45 36, 48 & 60 oz. Domestic Units...
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Domestic Cornado Popping Unit Kettle – Parts (60 oz.) Complete Assy. P/N 83319E 44, 45, 60 36, 48 & 60 oz. Domestic Units...
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Domestic Cornado Popping Unit Kettle – Parts (Continued) 36, 48 & 60 oz. Domestic Units...
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Domestic Cornado Popping Unit Kettle – Parts (Continued) 36, 48 & 60 oz. Domestic Units...
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Domestic Cornado Popping Unit 36 oz. Parts List Item # Description 2146E 2146EC 2146ES 2149E 2149EC 2149ECP Plastic Handle 57028 57028 57028 57028 57028 57028 Kettle Mount Bracket 82550 82550 82550 82550 82550 82550 Adjusting Plate* 82099 82099 82099 82099...
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Domestic Cornado Popping Unit 36 oz. Parts List (Continued) Item Description 2146E 2146EC 2146ES 2149E 2149EC 2149ECP Element Clamp 82320 82320 82320 82320 82320 82320 120V / 1350W Heat Element 82318 82318 82318 82318 82318 82318 120V / 1250W Heat Element...
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Domestic Cornado Popping Unit 48 oz. Parts List Item Description 2258E 2258EC 2258EL 2258ELC 2258ES 2258ESL Plastic Handle 57028 57028 57028 57028 57028 57028 Kettle Mount Bracket 82550 82550 82550 82550 82550 82550 Adjusting Plate* 82099 82099 82099 82099 82099 82099 Lower Shaft Assy.
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Domestic Cornado Popping Unit 48 oz. Parts List (Continued) Item Description 2258E 2258EC 2258EL 2258ELC 2258ES 2258ESL Element Clamp 82595 82595 82595 82595 82595 82595 120V / 3500W Element 82597 82597 82597 82597 82597 82597 120V / 1050W Element 48651...
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Domestic Cornado Popping Unit 60 oz. Parts List Item Description 2297E 2297EL 2297ES 2297ELS Plastic Handle 57028 57028 57028 57028 Kettle Mount Bracket 82550 82550 82550 82550 Adjusting Plate* 82099 82099 82099 82099 Lower Shaft Assy. 82496 82496 82496 82496...
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Domestic Cornado Popping Unit 60 oz. Parts List (Continued) Item Description 2297E 2297EL 2297ES 2297ELS Element Clamp (Short x8) 83316 83316 83316 83316 Element Clamp (Long x8) 83317 83317 83317 83317 120V / 2300W Element 68052 68052 68052 68052 120V / 1050W Element...
WARRANTY WE WARRANT to the original purchaser the Gold Medal equipment sold by us to be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service. Our obligation under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of any...
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