Need instructions for model j4R star popcorn machine

Question edited for clarity.
Question moved from Cars and Trucks Category to 'Popcorn'.

Not much on that vintage machine

https://www.ehow.com/how_8243115_pop-popcorn-echols-cornpopper-490.html

but there is wiring help here

Popcorn Rewire Challenge

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Hope that helps a bit

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Contact the manufacturer, info on the bottom of these pages. http://www.star-mfg.com/media/downloads/star/popcorn/G8-Y-s262-1020.pdf

Star 59 is an 8oz popper, they stopped making them in 1992. Parts are becoming very expensive, usually better to dispose of the machine.
I have some used parts available, depending on which ones you want, or you could try partstown.com for Star parts.

That model has a thermostat (also called a high limit) that is set at 450F. it should produce a popping cycle of 3 mins, and yes will burn popcorn if you don't dump it fairly quickly.
The speed it heats cannot be too fast, there is only so many watts in the heat element. it may go to hot, but never to fast.
The best way to test temp is time the 2nd popping cycle with a stop watch. the second batch should be 3 mins +/- 30 seconds. if it is 4 mins it is too cold. a 2 min popping cycle is to hot.
A popper that is too cold is also popping poor quality popcorn, higher amount of unpopped kernels, and small chewy popcorn.
Measure carfully when doing time test popping. That model is 2oz oil, 6oz popcorn, and 1 tsp salt. Start timing when you put ingredients in, and stop when you dump it. The kettle must be hot, that is why you time the 2nd batch.

Depends on your machine. What bran/model dso you have? If it is an air popper, NO. Adding anything will damage the machine.

If your machine is not an air popper then you likely need to add some oil. I currently have a WestBend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper. You use a tablespoon of oil for each 1/4 cup of popcorn in the bottom of the popper. See here; an instruction manual is available.

You are best to check with the manufacturer of your popccorn popper.

Hi,
I was able to find out that the Start 39 popcorn makers are 6 oz capacity. The star 86 models are 8 oz capacity. I could not find a model labeled "Star 59"
Here is a link below to the manufacturer's website that should help you.

http://www.star-mfg.com/Scripts/Category.aspx?cat_id=11

Best Regards,
Mark

here is the manual download link

http://www.star-mfg.com/documents/Manuals/Star/Popcorn/C_JR4_MINI-JETSTAR_-_2M-Z4430.pdf

but you should also contact the manufacturer to ask specific question.

Good Luck.

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read a comment from some one that had the same machine.

8 oz.

i bougth mini jet star popcorn machine in a garage sale but without instructions and i don´t know how to make the popcorn