How to Clean a Commercial Popcorn Machine

That can be good .

And yeah , from movie theaters to concession stands , popcorn is always a fun treat for any occasion .

A commercial popcorn maker can pop large amounts of kernels in just a matter of minutes to keep your machine in peak condition .

You should always clean it after each time you pop .

Here are some easy instructions for cleaning a popcorn machine .

Let's get started .

First turn off the popper and unplug the power cord .

Let the machine cool down before you start the cleaning procedure .

This could take about 30 to 45 minutes .

Once the machine has cooled down , remove any remaining popcorn from the machine .

Use a scoop to remove large batches .

When cleaning out small remnants and kernels , you can either remove them with a soft cloth or brush when the kettle has cooled down .

Remove it from inside the machine .

Each manufacturer has specific instructions for this procedure .

Make sure to follow the guidelines in the manufacturer's manual , clean the kettle with a soft cloth or sponge that's been dampened in water and a light amount of mild dish soap never submerge the kettle in water .

This can damage the element and other electrical components , scrub both the interior and exterior of the kettle carefully , then rinse with another soft cloth or sponge dampened in just warm water .

Clean the interior surfaces of the machine with a soft cloth , you can either use a cleaning solution of warm water and mild dish soap or a mixture of warm water and vinegar .

Use separate soft cloths to rinse and dry the machine .

Next , clean the stainless steel exterior with a soft cloth like the interior .

You can use either a cleaning solution of warm water and mild dish soap or a mixture of warm water and vinegar .

Use separate soft cloths to rinse and dry the machine .

Remove the bottom tray and dispose of excess kernels , then clean the tray with a soft cloth , dampened in warm soapy water .

Use separate cloths to rinse and dry the tray .

Next , apply an ammonia free cleaner to a soft cloth , use the cloth to wipe down the machine's glass surfaces .

Make sure to wipe down both the interior and exterior sides of the glass .

Once you've wiped down and cleaned the entire machine reinstall the kettle inside the popcorn popper .

Follow the procedure laid out in your machine's manual .

Well , there you have it .

That's how you clean a commercial popcorn machine .

If you ever need additional help or feel uncomfortable performing this task .

Contact an authorized technician .

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