120/208 - 240 volt, single and three phase, 60 hz, 230 volt, 230/380 volt, single and three phase, 50 hz, 400 volt, three phase, 50 hz, 100/200 volt, single phase, 50 & 60 hz (15 pages)
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T3000-M-A/E-S 176 MITTEL DRIVE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191 T-3000, T-3000 PLUS AND PROFITEER POPCORN MACHINE SERVICE MANUAL 100/120 Volt, 50 or 60 Hz 120 Volt, Single Phase, 60 Hz 230 Volt, Single Phase, 50 Hz Included in this manual: *One Pop Option...
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T3000-M-A/E-S READ and UNDERSTAND these servicing, and safety instructions before operating or servicing this popcorn machine May 2003 BEGIN SERIAL NO. 03054420...
T3000-M-A/E-S TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Alert Symbol……………………………………………………….3 Safety First………………………………………………………………….3 III. Introduction…..……………………………………………………………3 Purpose of Manual………………………………………………………...4 Product Identification……………………………………………………..4 Principles of Popcorn Machine Operation………………………………4 VII. Control Switches……………………………………………………………5 VIII. Operating Instructions……………………………………………………..5 Sanitations Instructions……………………………………………………7 May 2003 BEGIN SERIAL NO. 03054420...
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 found throughout this document. The Safety Alert Symbol is used to identify topics of primary safety concern wherever they appear.
T3000-M-A/E-S SPECIFICATIONS A. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS T-3000 Popcorn Machines are available in any of the following Electrical configurations. 120 Volt, Single Phase, 60 Hz 230 Volt, Single Phase, 50 Hz B. SIZE SPECIFICATIONS: MODEL T-3000 T-3000 12 OZ. ELECTRIC COUNTER MODEL Capacity: 12 oz.
T-3000 popcorn machine. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Cretors’, or by a Cretors’ approved service agent, or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
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T3000-M-A/E-S 1. THERMOSTAT OPERATION a. The thermostat is installed as a safety device to prevent overheating of the kettle if the machine should be left unattended momentarily while in operation. The operation of the thermostat is indicated by the kettle indicator light. The thermostat is located in the kettle.
T3000-M-A/E-S WARNING! If the corn has dried out, it may not finish popping at normal temperature, and the light may appear to go out early. DO NOT ADJUST KETTLE TEMPERATURE BASED ON POOR QUALITY CORN. Do not adjust the temperature so high that the pan smokes at the end of the popping cycle.
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T3000-M-A/E-S 2. Loosen the two screws holding the leveling arm in place. Hold leveling arm tight against the tension spring and move kettle up or down until the kettle is level; then tighten screws. May 2003 BEGIN SERIAL NO. 03054420...
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T3000-M-A/E-S VIII. TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION Popping is slow. Incorrect amount of corn and Refer to the chart located in the oil used. Operations Manual. Kettle indicator light goes out Temperature is set too low. more than 30 seconds before (Refer to Thermostat the corn finishes popping.
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3. If wires must be replaced, be sure to use nickel wire supplied by Cretors. Conventional copper or “stove” wire will have limited life. 4. Make a visual check for broken, loose, burned or heat damaged wires.
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Continuity to case from terminal indicates a grounded element; replace. No continuity - functioning properly Replace failed heat element with identical units available from your local dealer or from Cretors. Reassemble and reinstall kettle assembly onto the machine. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION Kettle will not heat.
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T3000-M-A/E-S Some of the following procedures are performed with the power on. As with any electrical repairs, there is a shock hazard present. Do not attempt electrical repairs on the power supply circuit unless you are qualified to do so. The electrical shock associated with line voltages can cause serious injury or death.
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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 model and serial number when requesting additional copies of this manual.
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