FAQs
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Common Questions
Why should I load the popper with corn first and oil second?
Are all your poppers and equipment UL listed?
What is Cretors recommended cleaning procedure for its poppers?
- 1) Check to be sure the correct oil and salt measurements are being used.
- Check the oil output in machines that have an automatic oil pump.
- Clean the inside and outside of the popper kettle to remove carbon and grease buildup. Be sure to include the agitator assembly.
- Clean the popper cabinet by wiping it down, and be sure to include the waste clean out drawer.
- Replace and or clean the popper filters if applicable.
Refer to the popper's operation manual for complete user instructions.
What Size Popper Do I Need?
This is a common question that is asked to help determine what size machine is needed.
Decide which size suits your needs. Popcorn machines are organized by kettle size: the amount of popcorn they pop during one three-minute popping cycle. For example, a 6 oz. popcorn machine will pop six ounces of popcorn in three minutes. One ounce of popcorn will yield one small individual serving. Our popcorn machines can have up to 20 popping cycles per hour if run non-stop. Therefore, a popcorn machine can pop up to 120 one-ounce servings per hour. (6 ounces x 20 cycles = 120 one-ounce servings per hour).
Ounces x cycles = # of one-ounce servings per hour
Use this easy formula to calculate the number of serving sizes for other kettles.
6 oz kettle = 120 one-ounce servings per hour
8 oz kettle = 160 one-ounce servings per hour
12 oz kettle = 240 one-ounce servings per hour
16 oz kettle = 380 one-ounce servings per hour
20 oz kettle = 400 one-ounce servings per hour
32 oz kettle = 640 one-ounce servings per hour
48 oz kettle = 960 one-ounce servings per hour
60 oz kettle = 1,200 one-ounce servings per hour