Gold Medal Elite Popper® Twin 52 oz Kettle Popcorn Machine – Infinity Filtration, LED Neon, BIB (2973-00-812)

Run two full production lines in one cabinet with the Gold Medal Elite Popper 2973-00-812, a twin kettle popcorn machine with two 52 oz kettles on a 72" stainless unibody base. Each kettle has its own 4.3" touch screen, Infinity filtration system, and bag-in-box oil pump, so you can pop butterfly salt on one side and mushroom sweet on the other. The self-contained filtration means no exterior venting is needed, a good fit for cinemas, arenas, and grocery stores with digital menu boards above the counter.

Key Features

• Two Independent 52 oz Kettles – Each side has its own controls, filtration, and oil supply. Run one kettle during slow hours and both during the rush.
• Touch Screen Recipe Control – Preset butterfly and mushroom recipes in salt or sweet mode, with FlexiPop® large or small batches (52 oz or 32 oz) and editable oil amounts from 5 to 25 oz.
• Infinity 2-Stage Filtration – A washable mesh filter and a replaceable box filter keep exhaust inside the cabinet, with no exterior venting. Both filters drop out without tools.
• Clean Assist – Automates kettle cleaning with Low, Medium, and Heavy cycles (10, 20, or 30 minutes), plus an overnight soak of up to 8 hours.
• Elite Oil Management – The screen shows the oil remaining in each bag-in-box as a percentage and as batches left, and flags low oil before a cycle starts.
• Sleep Mode – Keeps coconut oil liquid overnight (it solidifies below about 76°F), so the first batch is ready when you open.
• Manager Security Lock – A passcode protects recipes and settings, so crew members can pop but can't change the oil amount or temperatures.
• Popcorn Crisper and Deep Well – A forced-air crisper keeps corn fresh, and the corn pan raises or lowers for deep or shallow storage.

Specifications

• Kettles: Two 52 oz top hat kettles, hard-wired (104 oz of raw corn per double cycle)
• Model series: 812 – LED neon sign, single-pump 2257 Series bag-in-box oil unit for each kettle
• Electrical (each kettle): 120/208 or 120/240V, 60 Hz, single phase, 50A, 4-wire; 7,177 W; NEMA 14-50P plug. The twin has 2 cords and 2 NEMA 14-50 receptacles supplied, so it needs two 50A circuits.
• Dimensions: 72.4" W overall (72" cabinet) x 33.13" D x 79.762" H (183.9 x 84.2 x 202.6 cm); allow 6" clearance above
• Construction: Stainless steel unibody cabinet, swivel casters (2 locking), removable side panels
• Included: 52 oz and 32 oz corn cups, ¼ cup and 29.6 cc Flavacol measures, Flavacol container, jet scoop, tube brush, butterfly and mushroom screen inserts, 50A receptacles and covers
• Replacement filters: Mesh filter PN 120034 (washable, water only) · Box filter PN 120383 (replace about every 3 months)
• Agency listings: cETLus, ETL Sanitation (Intertek)
• Operating environment: 41°–131°F ambient
• Warranty: 2 years parts, 6 months labor
• Shipping: about 870 lb by freight truck, loading dock or forklift required; built to order, allow 10–12 weeks
• Manufacturer: Gold Medal Products Co. · MPN 2973-00-812 · SKU GOLD2973-00-812

Frequently Asked Questions

How much popcorn does a twin 52 oz Elite Popper make per hour?
Each cycle pops 104 oz of raw corn across both kettles, and Gold Medal treats a salted cycle longer than 4 minutes as a problem. At 3–4 minute cycles, that's about 1,560–2,080 oz of raw corn an hour, enough for a multiplex lobby or an arena concourse at peak.

Does the Elite Popper need a vent hood?
The Infinity filtration system is self-contained, so no exterior venting is needed. However, Gold Medal notes the Elite is not UL 710B approved because it has no fire suppression. Check your local fire code before installing under a ceiling with no hood.

How often do the Infinity filters need service?
Rinse the stage-one mesh filter with water only, because soap ruins its filtration. Replace the stage-two box filter about every 3 months, or sooner with heavy sweet corn use. Neither filter needs tools to remove.

What electrical service does the twin model need?
Two separate single-phase, 50-amp, 4-wire circuits (120/208 or 120/240V), one for each kettle, using the two NEMA 14-50 receptacles supplied. Every component runs at 120V hot-to-neutral, so a certified electrician must wire the receptacles exactly as the manual shows.

Built with a stainless unibody, dual independent controls, and filtration that keeps smoke off digital signage, the 2973 is designed for high-volume operators who can't afford downtime. It's a smart choice for theaters, stadiums, and grocery chains that want maximum output with less daily cleaning labor.

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