2. Put the pan on the machine and check to make sure the plastic screening material is held tightly in place with space behind it, between the clips. The floss readily adheres to this Whirl Grip Floss Stabilizer.

3. Clip on the Floss Bubble with the open side facing the backside where the operator will work. This safety feature protects the "little ones" on the customer side of the machine from the hard sugar granules that shoots out every time you fill the spinner head.

4. Fill the spinner head in the center of the machine to within 1/2 of the top. Filling to the top would cause sugar to fly when the machine is turned on.

5. Flip on the motor switch (lower left) then the heat switch (lower right). Ultimately sugar granules shoot out until the heat melts the sugar. Wisps of sugar will fly in the air until enough gets a good grip on the plastic mesh. Build up a thick "webbing" before lifting floss from the machine (see the back for procedure). Use the Fine Heat Tuning knob (top center) to adjust the speed the floss is extruded (the hotter - to the right- the faster it comes out).

6. If you need to take a short break, it is only necessary to turn off the heat switch (lower right). You may keep the motor running.

7. When finished, turn off both switches. TIGHTEN BOTH KNOBS UNDER THE PAN (turn clockwise).

TIPS
- Bagged floss keeps a day or two, depending on the humidity
- Use bags to make and display cotton candy in advance - use cones for immediate sales
- Unless you're experienced, it's best to turn off the motor to refill the spinner head
- If machine will be used more than 20ft. from power source, be sure to have an adequate extension cord

FOR MAXIMUM SALES Change colors every 10 – 25 cones. Keep your display full at all times. Always use Gold Medal Flossugar.

Consecutive Pops - When Popper Has Popped Corn Just Before.
1. Pour the properly measure amount of Oil into the kettle.
2. Wait about 45 seconds - or until the Oil in the kettle starts to smoke slightly.
3. Pour the contents of the properly measured corn cup (kernels plus popcorn salt or Flavacol) into the kettle.
4. Wait about 2 1/2 minutes. If you are using a pan on the stove without an agitator, you must constantly shake gently. When the crackling noise of the popping corn is no longer heard, dump the kettle and empty it completely.
5. Repeat if needed for more popcorn.
6. When you are finished popping, turn off the kettle agitator switch (if you have one) and turn off the Pilot light/ heat switch.
7. After the machine has cooled enough so as not to be dangerously hot, wipe the outside of the kettle with a soft damp cloth. This helps prevent a heavy build-up of the Oil.

Popcorn Oil
Most domestic cooking oils, such as Corn Oil or Peanut Oil, are satisfactory for popping popcorn. Professional popcorn oils, such as Coconut or Canola, are the best because they are a superb blend of highly refined oil and special seasonings, without the addition of wax. Popcorn Oil insures maximum popability, enhances the flavor of each kernel, and is easily digestible. Popcorn Oil does not require refrigeration - it will not get rancid at room temperature. It will not get sticky on the popper, nor will it burn or smoke at the high temperatures required to pop corn.
Coconut Oil is the most common oil used by professionals. It produces the "Movie Theater" taste and smell. It remains solid at room temperature. It is a "fully saturated" popping oil and will not form black varnish inside and outside your kettle. It will not turn rancid as will virtually every "liquid" oil. Because it does not produce a soggy product, popcorn popped in coconut oil will keep for weeks in a tightly sealed container.  DO NOT USE butter, margarine or lard to pop corn, as these oils tend to burn and produce excessive smoke when heated to high temperatures.
For the best results use four parts kernels to 1 part oil (for example 1 Cup popcorn kernels uses 1/4 Cup oil).

Popcorn Salt
Ordinary table salt can be used to season popcorn, but most table salt is too course and the crystals will not stick to the kernels. The flavor of popcorn can be enhanced by using a fine popcorn salt or Flavacol ( a finely concentrated butter flavored, yellow colored popcorn salt).
White salt can be put in the popper with the unpopped kernels or sprinkled on after all kernels are popped. Flavacol must be put in the popper with the un-popped kernels for best results. It works very well in a stove top popper also. You should use about 1/4 tsp. of Flavacol for 1/4 Cup popcorn kernels.

Cleaning the glass
Standard window cleaner may be used to clean the popcorn machines glass walls. Never use when there is product in the machine. Be careful of homemade vinegar based cleaners. They leave an odor when heated up.  Pop 'n Shine is an excellent product that cuts the grease and leaves no streaking.

Maintenance
Your popper, as any other machine needs attention if it is to function properly. You can do your share by oiling the motor at least once a year - more often if you use the popper frequently: go over it occasionally and tighten screws, bolts, and nuts, which might have come loose.
However, like your car, your popper will need a general overhaul after at least 2 years. A professional kettle clean can make your popper look brand new!
It is cheaper to spend a few dollars to have your equipment gone over than to have to buy new equipment.

2. There are only two switches to deal with. Turn on the light switch if desired.

3. Fill the hopper on top of the machine with ice. You must push the motor switch in and hold it as you push down on the pusher handle to force the ice against the spinning shaver head.
More pressure gives coarser snow - lighter pressure gives finer snow. Colder ice gives finer snow in this machine but if it's too cold, it might not feed as well.

4. Use the snow cone Dipper to scoop the ice and mound in the snow cone cup. One stroke of the pump delivers one ounce of Ready-to-Use syrup.

Tips
1. Always use the special snow cone cups. They're made from extra thick paper with extra heavy "dry wax" so that the snow cone can be enjoyed completely before the cup "wimps out!"

2. Serving a straw with the snow cone allows you to break up snow and sip it.

3. One gallon of Ready-to-Use Syrup (128 oz.) should yield approximately 128 servings.

4. 40 lbs. of ice makes approximately 120 cups.