Chocolate Fountain Instructions
Follow these instructions to operate the machine correctly. If you have any questions about proper use, please call the store (260) 484-3964 and ask for assistance.
Operating Procedure
1. Set the chocolate fountain base on a sturdy, level surface and plug it in. A level surface will ensure proper operation of the chocolate fondue fountain. Uneven sheeting of chocolate over the fountain tiers is usually the result of the chocolate fountain not standing level or that the chocolate fondue is too thick.
2. For a quick setup, we suggest pre-melting your chocolate in a microwave able zip-lock bag (see “preparing chocolate fondue with microwave”). In most cases, oil will be necessary to ensure a smooth, even flow of chocolate through your fondue fountain. (A good estimate is ½ cup of vegetable oil per 5 lbs. of chocolate).
3. With your chocolate fondue fountain preheated, it is time to add your bag of melted chocolate. Holding the bag at the top, grasp one of the bottom corners and lift it up even with the top of the zip-lock bag. Snip the bottom corner of the bag with a pair of scissors. Lower the corner of your bag of melted chocolate over the bowl portions of your chocolate fountain.
4. Pour the warm melted chocolate from the cut zip-lock bag directly into the bowl portion of the chocolate fountain.
5. As the bag empties, slowly twist the zip-lock bag to force the rest of the chocolate out. Repeat the procedure until your chocolate fountain is loaded with chocolate fondue.
6. Your chocolate fountain is loaded with melted chocolate, reduce the temperature to 175-180 degree and turn on the stainless-steel auger. As the auger starts the chocolate fondue will begin to flow through the fountain covering and warming the stainless-steel tiers.
7. After a few minutes of operating, the chocolate fountain will be sufficiently warmed and chocolate flow should be consistent. If flow is uneven at this point, check to be sure the fountain is standing level. If not, use a ¼ open end wrench to adjust the legs on the chocolate fountain until the chocolate sheets evenly over the tiers.
If your chocolate fondue is still too thick, sparingly add a small amount of vegetable oil to the bowl of chocolate sheets evenly over the tiers.
Cleaning
Please use warm water to cleaning the fountain.