Nostalgia Electrics Chocolate Fondue Fountain - 3 Tier

Q: Is anything else needed besides melted chocolate in the Fondue Fountain?

A: First, find a stable surface near an electrical outlet before starting. Unit must be level to operate properly and to create the desired flowing effect. Turn the switch on the right to start the heater on the 3-TIER STAINLESS STEEL CHOCOLATE FONDUE FOUNTAIN™. Let the unit warm up for at least 3 – 5 minutes before adding melted chocolate. While the machine is warming up, get a microwaveable bowl. Fill bowl with two bags of chocolate chips (24 ounces) and ¾ of a cup of oil. If you are using Belgian Chocolate, you do not need to add oil. Place in microwave for 2½ minutes. When done, stir chocolate. If necessary, continue to warm chocolate in microwave until melting is complete (another 2 to 2½ minutes). Never add cool or cold liquids to the melted chocolate in the fountain as this will stop the flow. Chocolate needs to be completely melted and of thin consistency to allow proper flow. Use a large spoon to test the consistency of the chocolate. If the chocolate drips too thickly from the spoon, add more oil to the mixture. Once the chocolate is completely melted and of proper consistency, turn the motor switch on the 3-TIER STAINLESS STEEL CHOCOLATE FONDUE FOUNTAIN™ to the ON position, so the motor and the heater are running at the same time. Carefully pour the melted chocolate into the Bowl at the base of the Tower. The melted chocolate should be drawn under the Tower and carried up the Tower by the Auger. Chocolate should then begin to flow from the top of the Tower and cascade evenly down each tier. The 3-TIER STAINLESS STEEL CHOCOLATE FONDUE FOUNTAIN™ must be level to ensure proper sheeting of the chocolate. Be careful not to drop pieces of food into the Bowl which clogs the flow of chocolate. You can also melt cheese to create a cheese fondue fountain. In order to use cheese, you just need to prepare the cheese as you would for a regular fondue pot by diluting it with white wine or cream to keep it liquid, enabling it to flow through the tower. Powdered cheese may be used as well. Barbeque sauces may also be used. Keep in mind the consistency of the sauce needs to be thin. Use wine, liquor or other liquids to thin the sauce.