DIGITAL GIANT POPCORN MACHINE OPERATION MANUAL
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1. Sugar Corn 3 Salt amp Sugar Corn Order Salt Sugar Pump X Standard Control o One Pop Control C One Pop with Counter D SS Pan Pedestal 0 4 E Digital Control 0 5 F Digital One Pop 0 68 R L EG Model Kettle Voltage Corn Control Hand x No Custom Features C Custom Features X Not Equiped for Pump Oo OEM Package F Fan Control D Dual Control SS Z Created on 5 24 2006 4 BEGINNING SERIAL 00035444 EG20 32 48 60 M A E O VI PRINCIPLES OF POPCORN MACHINE OPERATION Theory and Observations of Popcorn Machine Operation A The efficient production of popcorn requires the presence of popcorn kernels heat and oil The purpose of the oil is to distribute the heat throughout kernels evenly and quickly If the heat is not distributed evenly and quickly the kernels may burn instead of pop B Inorder to pop corn in oil the kettle oil and parts near the heating elements are necessarily and unavoidably heated to temperatures high enough to pop popcorn The temperature is controlled using a digital temperature control located inside the kettle to maintain the kettle at an operating temperature of approximately 400 410 F 204 210 C for salted corn 375 385 F 190 195 C for sugar corn Contact with these surfaces will burn and scald you Do not touch the kettle oil or parts in direct vicinity of the heating elements C The kettle is provided with an agitator to assist in the quick and even d2. call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety and the safety of others Watch for this symbol It points out important safety precautions It means ATTENTION Become Alert Your personal safety is involved Read the message that follows and be alert to the risk of personal injury or death A The information in this manual is essential for the safe installation and II SAFETY FIRST operation of your Cretors popcorn machine The manual must be read and understood before installing and operating the equipment or equivalent training must be provided of unsafe conditions as well as the regulations applicable to his work environment and to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury Ref 29 CFR 1926 20 b 4 a 2 The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance conflict exists between the safety procedures contained in this manual and the rules of a using company the more stringent rule should take precedence It is understood that safety rules within individual companies vary If a III INTRODUCTION This manual is filled with time saving and money saving information regarding your Cretors popcorn machine There is nothing more important than the safety aids and warnings that are throughout this document The Safety Alert Symbol is used to identify topics of primary safety concern wherever they appear Furthermore a separate section has been
3. A To operate your Cretors popcorn popping machine m N Connect and adjust the pump as explained in the pump installation instructions and pre heat the popping oil until liquid if necessary Fill the corn measure with corn and the salt measure with the salt and empty these into the kettle When making sugar corn add the correct amount of sugar rather than salt with the measure for corn WARNING Always add corn to the kettle before pressing the oil delivery button or adding oil Failure to do so may result in the oil being heated too rapidly resulting in a fire Avoid contact with the kettle Contact with a hot popping kettle may result in serious burns or scalds Rotate the kettle lid closed by using the counter weight as a handle If equipped move Salt Sugar switch to desired mode Turn on the agitator the exhaust fan and then turn on the kettle heat and press the oil delivery button If machine is with the One Pop option press the One Pop button to begin the popping cycle and oil delivery WARNING After the first popping the kettle is hot Avoid contact with the kettle when adding corn or salt Failure to do so may result in serious burns or scalds Created on 5 24 2006 7 BEGINNING SERIAL 00035444 EG20 32 48 60 M A E O Measuring cups have been provided to accurately measure the proper amounts of popcorn salt and oil The correct amount for each popping is SALTED CORN VOLUMETRIC MEASURE Kettle Siz
4. EG20 32 48 60 M A E O 3243 North California Avenue Chicago IL 60618 DIGITAL GIANT POPCORN MACHINE OPERATION MANUAL 120 208 Volt Single and Three Phase 60 Hz 120 240 Volt Single and Three Phase 60 Hz 230 Volt Single Phase 50 Hz 400 Volt Three Phase 50 Hz 100 200 Volt Single Phase 50 60 Hz Included in this manual One Pop Option Salt Sugar Option READ and UNDERSTAND these operating and safety instructions before operating this popcorn machine Created on 5 24 2006 1 BEGINNING SERIAL 00035444 EG20 32 48 60 M A E O TABLE OF CONTENTS I Safety Alert Symbol poeta eb ut Er awed oars Wade Ue ba EE E PRU 3 LE Safety Ese eed oi tee a ee ENT REC Vr AER CCo EU Rude oat eed 3 III troduction rrr za ttu em Seti T ud Ia p ED UE E at S 3 IV Purpose of Mantlal 5 2223 we Xe LET tone eee uae hk we RICE Ra de 4 V Product Identification sae ia sr vied Shea edn ee ELE DI RE e D Ede 4 VI Principles of Popcorn Machine Operation 5 VIL Control Switches oe free Tu Sige ERR LEER I ER CUR ee E tel ORE AEE 6 VIL Operating Instructions os esp i e e ERUCDUNTEIUCOOUER TO okey ORE 7 IX Sanitation Instructions 4 ewepeupv eet hore eC OP DI bats RERO 9 A Popping Kettle B Kettle Cover and Agitator Removal 00000 10 C Giant Popping Plants onec emere CR RC BEER E d ce eed 10 Created on 5 24 2006 2 BEGINNING SERIAL 00035444 EG20 32 48 60 M A E O I SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL The symbol shown is used to
5. NING SERIAL 00035444 EG20 32 48 60 M A E O H With the One Pop Option the kettle heat switch is turned on however the kettle will not begin to heat until the One Pop button is pressed When the One Pop button is pressed the green indicator light will go on the kettle will begin to heat and the kettle heat indicator light will turn on The kettle will then heat until the temperature control opens at the end of the popping cycle When the temperature control opens at the end of the popping cycle the kettle heat indicator light goes out and the heat turns off The kettle will not begin to heat again until the kettle has cooled and the One Pop button is pressed If the machine is equipped with an oil pump and the pump switch is turned on pressing the One Pop button will begin the pumping cycle as well as the heat cycle When cleaning the kettle and oil is not wanted turn off the oil switch and the oil pump will not run J Ifthe machine is equipped with the Salt Sugar option the operator moves the toggle switch to either the salt or sugar position for desired corn type Kettle temperature and oil amount will change automatically In the salt position the thermostat will turn off at the sugar temperature but a timer will allow the heat to remain on until it reaches the salt temperature VII CONTROL SWITCHES Not all machines contain all of these switches KETTLE HEAT Turns the kettle heat On Off AGITATOR Turns the stirrer blade
6. e Corn Oil Salt 20 oz 20 oz 6 5 oz 2 tsp 591 ml 192 ml 10 ml 32 oz 32 oz 12 25 oz 3 tsp 1083 ml 360 ml 15 ml 48 OZ 48 OZ 16 5 oz 4 tsp 1420 ml 492 ml 20 ml 60 oz 60 oz 20 oz 5 tsp 1774 ml 591 ml 25 ml SUGAR CORN VOLUMETRIC MEASURE Kettle Corn Oil Sugar 20 oz 12 oz 4 25 oz 8 25 oz 351 ml 122 ml 245 ml 32 oz 19 5 oz 7 5 oz 15 25 oz 577 ml 225 ml 451 ml 48 oz 28 7 oz 10 5 oz 20 75 oz 850 ml 310 ml 614 ml 60 oz 48 oz 16 5 oz 26 oz 850 ml 492 ml 770 ml 7 As the corn pops it will push the lid open When the lid has moved about one and one half inches it will open completely allowing the corn to discharge from the kettle When the corn finishes popping when there are about four seconds between pops dump the kettle by lifting the large black handle up and rotate as far as it will go When the pan is empty return the handle to its upright position in serious burns or scalds Avoid contact with the kettle when dumping popped corn Failure to do so may result 8 Repeat steps 2 7 to continue popping When finished turn kettle heat switch off 9 When the oil container is empty replace with a new full container of oil See Pump Instruction manual NOTE The ideal time for maximum volume corn expansion is between 2 3 4 to 3 1 2 minutes from the time the corn is placed into the kettle until the time it is dumped Check the popping time after several popping cycles The pilot light should turn off app
7. included which deals exclusively with service and accident prevention If after reviewing this manual anything is unclear or technical problems are encountered contact the distributor from whom you purchased your machine for assistance If there are any additional questions feel free to contact our Customer Service Department at the address and or phone number listed on the last page of this manual Always have the model and serial number of your machine available to assist in obtaining the correct information Created on 5 24 2006 3 BEGINNING SERIAL 00035444 EG20 32 48 60 M A E O IV PURPOSE OF MANUAL This instruction manual is intended to familiarize owners with the operation and safety procedures associated with your Cretors popcorn machine It is important that this manual be kept available to operating personnel A A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine V PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Stainless Steel 32 Oz Model Kettle Voltage Corn Control Hand Features EG Electric Giant 20 20 Oz Kettle 32 32 Oz Kettle 48 48 Oz Kettle Not available in Stainless Steel 60 60 Oz Stainless Steel Kettle 60Hz North America C 120 240 1 60 D 120 208 1 60 Q 120 208 3 60 R 230 1 60 50 Hz E 230 1 50 G 400v 3N 50 CE N 240 415 3 50 Japan I 100 200 1 50 J 100 200 1 60 P 100 200 3 60 1 Salted Corn 2
8. istribution of heat throughout the kernels The oil is heated to high temperatures in a kettle provided with electric heating elements to reach a proper popping temperature An operator is required in the vicinity of the kettle only when handling corn or dumping popped corn from the kettle Neither of these operations requires direct contact with the kettle Direct contact with the hot oil kettle or heating elements could result in serious burns or scalds Keep away from the kettle whenever possible Use the handle when dumping the kettle and use the provided cups to measure corn oil and salt D As the popcorn pops it will push the lid open and discharge into the cabinet When the corn finishes popping the corn remaining in the kettle can be removed by holding the kettle handle in your right hand and rotating upwards in a counter clockwise direction to dump the kettle Return kettle to level position when finished E Your Giant Model Cretors popcorn popper maybe equipped for a pump which when properly adjusted automatically delivers the proper amount of oil to the popping kettle F OEM models are provided with a short cord and plug and have a flexible armored cable with wires connected to the cornditioner switch on the switch panel G One Pop Option only allows the kettle to pop one batch of corn at a time and then shut down The One Pop Option makes it impossible to leave a kettle heat turned on Created on 5 24 2006 5 BEGIN
9. ment If you have any questions regarding the operation or cleaning of your Cretors popcorn popper contact your local distributor Should you have any difficulties or are unable to reach them feel free to contact the Customer Service Department at C Cretors and Company Additional copies of this manual can be obtained from C Cretors and Company at the address listed below Please provide the model and serial number when requesting additional copies of this manual There will be a nominal charge for additional copies Cretors guarantees this machine to be free of defects in parts materials and workmanship for two years Please take this time to fill out the factory registration card and return it to the factory to activate your warranty If you have any questions concerning the Cretors warranty please contact your local distributor or the Customer Service Department at C Cretors and Company ESTD CRETORS C CRETORS AND COMPANY 3243 N CALIFORNIA AVENUE CHICAGO IL 60618 PHONE 773 588 1690 800 228 1885 FAX 773 588 2171 WEB SITE http www cretors com Email postmaster cretors com Created on 5 24 2006 11 BEGINNING SERIAL 00035444
10. motor On Off EXHAUST Turns exhaust blower On Off CORNDITIONER Turns the cornditioner blower and heat On Off LIGHTS Turns interior lights On Off OIL Provides power to the oil pump DELIVERY Initiates the pump cycle FUSE CIRCUIT BREAKER Provides protection to all circuits except the kettle ROTARY SWITCH Turns power On Off to all circuits ONE POP Turns the kettle heat on and initiates pump cycle SALT SUGAR Sets the pump and kettle temperature to proper settings DIGITAL CONTROLLER Displays and controls kettle temperature Created on 5 24 2006 6 BEGINNING SERIAL 00035444 EG20 32 48 60 M A E O VIII OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Do not attempt to operate your Cretors popcorn machine until you have read and understood this manual Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death Do not attempt to operate your Cretors popcorn machine unless the installation instructions have been strictly adhered to Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death Operate your popcorn machine only if it is in good sanitary condition See SANITATION INSTRUCTIONS Failure to do so may result in illness to your customers Always turn the kettle heat switch off when not popping corn Failure to do so will cause oil to stain the kettle possibly resulting in an unsanitary condition It may also cause a flash fire if oil is added to a kettle left unattended with the heat on resulting in serious burns or death
11. roximately 10 20 seconds before the corn finishes popping If this is not the case please refer to the Trouble Shooting Section in your Service Manual Created on 5 24 2006 8 BEGINNING SERIAL 00035444 EG20 32 48 60 M A E O IX SANITATION INSTRUCTIONS Be certain the machine is turned off and power is unplugged before sanitizing this machine unless a specific cleaning procedure requires power to the machine Failure to do so could result in injury or death Do not clean heated surfaces until they have been given sufficient time to cool Failure to do so may result in serious burns or scalds A Popping Kettle 1 The Cretors kettle is designed to be cleaned in place There is no need to remove the kettle to clean components and may cause short circuits resulting in electrical shock hazard if power is applied Do not immerse an assembled kettle in water This will damage the electrical 2 Do not use steel wool or other similar abrasives to clean the nickel plated kettles as they will ruin the kettle by removing the nickel platting Stainless steel kettles can be cleaned aggressively 3 Donotclean the kettle with power connected unless you are boiling the CKC cleaning compound to clean the inside of the kettle Follow instructions in step 6 4 The kettle either has a polished nickel finish or is a polished stainless steel finish and is very easy to clean if oil is not allowed to burn After the final popping the bes
12. sembly This must be done before the clutch dog shaft becomes hard to turn when the shaft becomes hard to turn the agitator motor will be overloaded and damaged 3 Clean all parts thoroughly making sure to use CKC Do not use any harsh abrasives or cleaning material Pay particular attention to the interior of the blade center Some popping oils will carbonize and build up on the interior of the blade center and create a tight fit on the pan center Normal clearance is 1 8 3 mm When this happens oil will wick up the narrow gap and leak down the clutch dog shaft and give the appearance that the kettle is leaking oil In extreme cases the carbon will cause the blade center to grip the pan center and turn it This will loosen the pan center and a serious oil leak will occur When reassembling lightly coat the clutch dog shaft with moly grease or a comparable high temperature lubricant 4 Reassemble cover in reverse order following the directions above C Giant Popping Plants Remove and empty the waste clean out drawer daily or whenever it is full Under heavy use this may need to be done more often This appliance should not be cleaned with a water jet Created on 5 24 2006 10 BEGINNING SERIAL 00035444 EG20 32 48 60 M A E O This manual is filled with time saving and money saving information regarding your Cretors popcorn popper There is nothing however more important than the safety aids and warnings found throughout this docu
13. t practice is to wait until the oil just begins to solidify then take a cotton towel or absorbent rag and wipe the kettle Once the oil is allowed to completely solidify it can become more difficult to remove We recommend coconut oil for your Cretors popper it will not stick or burn as easily as other oils 5 Athorough cleaning every week with CKC cleaning compound is recommended This will prevent the accumulation of carbon on the bottom and internal sides of the kettle When boiling the CKC cleaning compound in the kettle do not fill the kettle with more than 34 high of water inside the kettle If the kettle has been overheated or oils that tend to carbonize are used the normal cleaning procedures may not suffice Increase frequency as needed Cretors has developed a cleaning kit for your Giant machine The kit is sold separately under P N 10837 If you need more information please feel free to contact your local distributor or call Cretors at 1 800 228 1885 6 Cretors Outside Kettle Cleaner COC should be used periodically to remove popping oil that may become baked on to the outside of the kettle Created on 5 24 2006 9 BEGINNING SERIAL 00035444 EG20 32 48 60 M A E O 7 The kettle agitator assembly should be removed weekly for thorough cleaning The stirrer blade is disassembled by removing the spring pin that goes through the top of the stirrer blade Lift off the stirrer blade 8 Clean all parts thoroughly making sure to
14. use CKC Do not use any harsh abrasives or cleaning materials 9 There are two new Cretors cleaners Carbon OFF in the blue can is to be used with no heat The red can would require the kettle to be heated Read the directions on the cans 10 Reassemble in reverse order following the directions given B Kettle Cover and Agitator Removal 1 To remove the kettle cover first remove the rear pin by rotating the loop of the pin so that the pin can be pulled out of the two kettle tabs Next remove the front pin by rotating the loop of the pin so that the pin can be pulled straight out of the hinges and apron As the pin is pulled out hold the front cover as it will fall off when the pin is removed Lastly lift off the rear cover and then the apron To remove the apron lift straight up where the tabs insert into the kettle then pull the tabs out one side at a time until the apron is fully disengaged from the kettle 2 The agitator assembly is disassembled by removing the anti pack pin going through the top of the stirrer blade Lift off the stirrer blade Place kettle in dump position and slide the clutch dog and shaft out from the bottom of the pan If shaft will not easily drop out use a hammer and lightly tap on the shaft to break it free If it is apparent that the clutch dog and shaft cannot be removed leave it in place however at sometime in the future it will be necessary to remove and replace the entire pan center and clutch dog as
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