How To Properly Care For Your New Popcorn Machine

Now that you've bought your new popcorn machine from Snappy Popcorn and have been busy providing a fun snack to people of all ages, you need to learn how to properly maintain the machine. Luckily, popcorn machines are easy to care for and don't require a lot of expensive products to keep them clean and in good shape.

The oil necessary to pop delicious popcorn gets extremely hot, and it is important to give the machine ample time to cool off before cleaning it. Also, make sure to unplug your popcorn machine and check frequently for frayed wires, loose connections or nicks in the power cord. If your machine uses a propane tank, check that the fittings are secure and in the proper place. The last thing you want is for your popcorn machine to catch fire!

Choose Fresh Popcorn

Popcorn is made by heating a kernel of corn until the moisture inside the kernel causes it to explode. If your kernels aren't popping, it could be that they're too old and dehydrated. Snappy Popcorn sells popcorn grown on family farms that's perfect for our popcorn machines so you know you'll always receive a quality product.

It's also important to change the oil and use fresh butter since these two products may become rancid over time. Using fresh ingredients ensures a delicious snack that's sure to please everyone.

Use Cleaning Supplies Specially Designed For Popcorn Machines

Because popcorn machines are used to make treats that people eat, it's important to only use cleaners specially designed for them. Snappy Popcorn offers customers cleaners that will clean the grease of the oil and butter, while leaving the metal surface scratch free. Because these cleaners are designed for popcorn machines, they won't affect the taste of the popcorn.

Before cleaning your popcorn machine, be sure that it's cooled completely and is no longer connected to the power source or propane tank. Wipe down the machine with a damp towel to remove any stray bits such as unpopped corn and follow the directions on the cleanser. After the machine is clean, make sure to wipe it down with a clean, damp cloth to remove any remaining residue.

Keep Your Popcorn Machine Looking New

Even if you clean out the oil and butter, your popcorn machine might need a little more help looking new. Dust can collect along the outside of the machine, making it look grungy and dirty. Nobody wants to eat popcorn from a dirty machine. Instead, take a little care to remove dust from the top, base, as well as the edges and don't forget the cords and fuel lines. In addition to looking good and instilling confidence in your popcorn, removing the dust can also help protect your machine from malfunctions and fires.

Inside, popcorn kernels can pop and scorch the bottom of the popcorn machine. If this happens, simply take a paste of baking soda and water and apply it to the marks. After approximately 10 to 15 minutes, remove the paste with a soft, damp cloth. The marks will usually come right off, leaving your machine looking shiny and new.

Keeping your popcorn machine looking bright and new is easy to do. All it takes is a little care and your popcorn machine will continue to work for years to come.