Inspection of Shipment: Unpack all cartons and check thoroughly for any damage that may have occurred during transit. Damage claims should be filed immediately with the transportation company. Gold Medal is not responsible for damage that occurs in transit. Setup: Your new Macho Pop Popcorn Machine is completely assembled and tested at the factory.
3. Turn off the kettle heat switch if they are done popping corn Amount of Popcorn and Oil: The Macho Pop is equipped with a 16 ounce corn measure cup. Gold Medal Products Company recommends the use of flavored and colored coconut oil.
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MACHO POP 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.
Preventing and Troubleshooting Oil Delivery Issues It may occur at times that the Bag-In-Box oil pumping system does not deliver oil to the kettle, or delivers it in incorrect amounts. This section is intended to list the most common causes of these problems, and the procedures necessary to prevent and, if necessary, correct them.
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MACHO POP Bag and Hose Connector Issues – There are two different types of dispensing nozzles employed on the Bag-In-Box oils, as well as two different types of connectors installed on the oil pumping system hoses which connect to the bag’s dispensing nozzles. The particular combination of connectors in your system will determine the appropriate method for connecting the Bag-In-Box oil bag to the system hosing.
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The connector from Gold Medal. nozzle is now ready to be used with a blue hose connector. MODELS: 2553, 2554, & 2554C...
MACHO POP Popping Instructions: 1. Turn both the KETTLE HEAT and KETTLE STIR MOTOR switches ON. 2. Wait until the Yellow Light and Audible Signal activate. 3. Load both a full corn/oil charge and Flavacol Seasoning Salt into the kettle. Close the lids.
Do not use oven cleaners, as they will damage parts of the machine.. 2. Ammonia cleaners will damage the plastic doors. Use only non-ammonia cleaners, such as Gold Medal’s – Watchdog Glass Cleaner – item number 2588. MODELS: 2553, 2554, & 2554C...
MACHO POP Filter Cleaning Instructions Your popcorn machine is equipped with an efficient and durable filtration system. However, the filter should be cleaned every 1-2 weeks to maintain efficiency. Follow the steps below for proper filter cleaning: 1. The filter is located on the inside of the popcorn machine, directly above the popping kettle.
3. Please include your model name, serial number, and date of manufacture (located on the machine nameplate) with your order. 4. Address all parts orders to: Parts Department Gold Medal Products Co. 10700 Medallion Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45241-4807 or, place orders at:...
MACHO POP Temperature Control The Macho Pop has a electronic kettle control with 2 thermocouples, one for control and one for limit. There are no mechanical thermostats in this kettle. There are (4) factory adjustments on the control: Control temperature – do not adjust this one ...
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MACHO POP Kettle Parts Breakdown Gold Medal Products has used (2) different kettle styles in the Macho Pop popper over the last few years. One kettle style has a bonded-on heat element in which the elements are not replaceable. The other style has clamp-on elements in which the elements can be replaced individually.
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MACHO POP Kettle Breakdown – With Clamp-On Element Model 2554 & 2554C (Without Oil) – Kettle Complete – P/N 55199E Model 2553 (With Oil) – Kettle Complete – P/N 55166E Junction Box (On the bottom of the kettle – not shown in photo.) p/n 47393 Dump Handle Assy.
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MACHO POP Kettle Breakdown – With Bonded-On Element Model 2554 & 2554C (Without Oil) – Kettle Complete – P/N 56100E Model 2553 (With Oil) – Kettle Complete – P/N 56101E Junction Box (On the bottom of the kettle – not shown in photo.) p/n 47393 Dump Handle Assy.
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MACHO POP Lid and Agitator Assembly Bearing Hub (Included with p/n 41093 Agitator Assy.) p/n 43434 Needle Bearing p/n 47106 Spur Gear p/n 47060 Set Screw is p/n 41742 Agitator Shaft Assy. p/n 41093 Oil Tube W/Funnel (2553 Only) Crossbar Bushing (2 Req’d) p/n 41239 p/n 47097 Set Collar...
MACHO POP Door Hardware 8-32 X 3/8” Screws for Male Hinges Door Knobs p/n 42044 p/n 41013 Screws and magnets for Door Knobs (Not Shown) Screws p/n 42044 / Magnets p/n 50013 Left Hand Right Hand Female Hinges Female Hinges Right Hand Left Hand p/n 61359...
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...