Turn LIGHTS and WARMER OFF (kettle heat and kettle motor should already be off). Kettle will cool much faster if you turn it upside down. Use the silver hook to keep kettle in upside down position. Kettle light can be turned on during cleaning but make sure it is turned off when finished
Scoop out as much popcorn as possible
Use hand held whiskbroom (one specifically for the popcorn popper) or a paper towel to get remaining crumbs out. Push as many crumbs as possible through the center big holes so that they fall into the crumb tray
Empty crumb tray
Wipe kettle out with dry towel to get crumbs and anything else out
Use hot soap and water to wash out the kettle. Be careful, kettle is HOT
Clean all parts with hot soap and water, or use the wash, sanitize, and rinse 3-step sink system
Let parts air dry or wipe with a clean cloth
Use hot water and soap to wipe Plexiglas windows inside and out. NEVER, EVER use glass cleaner to wipe Plexiglas. It will turn dull and streak and be ruined forever
Carefully put parts back into popper
Make sure all 4 buttons are turned off – kettle lights, warmer, heat and motor
