Use and Care Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Be sure equipment is connected to properly grounded 120 volt power supply with 15 amp circuit. (230 volts for

export models)

Popping

1. Turn on two switches.

FOR 1911 ORIGINAL POPPER: LIGHT (inside cabinet, top left) and KETTLE/MOTOR (next to

light switch).

FOR THEATER, CONTEMPO POP, AND PROFESSIONAL SERIES: POWER and KETTLE

(located in chassis).

2. Allow kettle to warm for approximately 5 minutes.

3. BULK SUPPLIES: Place one measure of oil in kettle (1/4 cup). Immediately add one measure of raw

popcorn (6 oz.) plus seasoning salt. Pull lid closed to prevent stray kernels. (Lid is held in place by

magnet directly above the kettle.)

PORTION PACKS: Cut off top of plastic pack. Dump entire contents in kettle. Pull lid closed to

prevent stray kernels.

4. While corn is popping, keep front operator doors slightly ajar to prevent fogging. Keep hopper door at

“out” position to aid in catching stray popcorn.

5. Allow corn to pop until popping ceases, usually when 3-4 seconds lapse between pops. Then pour

remaining popped corn from kettle by rotating handle clockwise 1/3 turn and pulling downward.

6. Repeat steps 1-5 for additional batches.

7. Turn KETTLE switch to OFF position when finished preparing popcorn; POWER or LIGHT switch may

remain ON to display and heat popcorn.

KETTLE WILL BE HOT! Please be sure to avoid direct contact with the kettle during the popping process!

Kettle Care

The Paragon exclusive popcorn kettle consists of a double (two part) unit for maximum efficiency at minimum

expense with low-cost maintenance.

NOTE: To avoid heavy build-up of deposits that require specialized cleaning, please follow these instructions:

1. Wipe, with soft towel or cloth, excess oil from exterior and interior of kettle as often as possible.

2. Excessive or careless use of popping oil may result in kettle damage.

3. Always be sure to turn KETTLE switch to OFF when popping is complete.

4. For heavily carbonized kettles, Paragon recommends the use of Kettle Cleaning Kit (part #1075).

NEVER USE WATER ON ANY PART OF THE KETTLE!

Kettle Removal

1. Make sure unit is NOT connected to a power supply. UNPLUG power cord.

2. Unplug the kettle pigtail from the socket located in the chassis of the machine (ceiling).

3. Pull the clip off the hinge pin.

4. Pull the hinge pin out of the kettle hanger to free kettle.

5. TO INSTALL: Reverse steps 1-4.