Nostalgia Electrics CFF-552 User Manual

Commercial Fondue Fountain

CFF-552

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ENGLISH 1

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS:

Appliance Specifications:

200 Watts

120 Volts
60 Hz

Important Precautions to Remember:

A. NEVER immerse motor base in water.
B. NEVER use near water.
C. NEVER use an abrasive sponge or cloth on unit.
D. NEVER use a scouring pad on the unit.
E. NEVER leave unit unattended while in use.
F. NEVER place anything other than the intended ingredients in the base bowl.
G. Unplug unit from outlet when not in use and when cleaning.
H. DO NOT operate this appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the

I. DO NOT place motor base in dishwasher.
J. Keep out of reach of children.
K. This appliance is NOT A TOY.

appliance ever malfunctions.

L. This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without

supervision.

M. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with

appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:

1. Read all instructions before operating this appliance.

2. Avoid contacting moving parts.

3. Any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or damaged in any manner should

4. The appliance manufacturer does not recommend the use of accessory

5. When any appliance is used by or near children, adult supervision is strongly

6. Not recommended for outdoor use.

7. DO NOT assemble the auger or tower while motor is running. Turn unit OFF

8. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before removing parts for cleaning.

9. To reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled or tripping over a long cord

not be operated. The appliance should be returned or taken to the nearest repair
shop for examination or repair or send back to company as stated in this booklet
in the warranty.

attachments other than what is supplied with the unit. This may cause injuries.

recommended.

first. It is preferable to be unplugged while assembling pieces.

a short power supply cord is provided.

ENGLISH 2

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

10. UNIT MUST BE LEVEL TO OPERATE PROPERLY.

11. The marked electrical rating of an extension cord should be at least as great as
the electrical rating of the appliance. Electrical extension cords can be used if
care is exercised in their use

12. Keep hands and foreign objects out of the fountain while operating. Check
regularly for large chunks of fruit, etc. falling into the base bowl. These will clog

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing The CHOCOLATE FONDUE FOUNTAIN. This chocolate

the base of the tower. Chocolate will not flow properly.

fountain has a beautiful effect of flowing chocolate that will add mouth-watering fun to any
occasion.

Your friends and family will enjoy the fun of the CHOCOLATE FONDUE FOUNTAIN.
Please take care of your machine by following these simple instructions and precautions.

You can use a variety of foods, chocolates or sauces with your CHOCOLATE FONDUE
FOUNTAIN to create the flavor you desire. Depending on what you choose, you can use;

 Milk Chocolate
 Dark Semi Sweet Chocolate
 White Chocolate
 Butterscotch

To dip strawberries, marshmallows, apple wedges, pretzels, cookies, ice cream balls,
peanut butter balls, create mini Smores, – use your imagination! Add liqueurs for

sophisticated flavors.

You can use cheese, dip grapes, apples, breads, shrimp/seafood, crackers, and pretzels –
use your imagination! 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 and cream to keep it liquid,
enabling it to flow through the tower - though powdered cheese can work well too.

Bar-B-Q Sauces work well too! Use your favorite Sauce and have prepared chicken cubes,
beef/steak cubes, pork cubes to dip – you choose! Keep in mind the consistency will need
to be thin. You can use wine, liquor or other liquids to dilute the sauce.

The CHOCOLATE FONDUE FOUNTAIN creates a beautiful effect for a different
presentation during any occasion, such as;

 Weddings
 Birthdays
 Graduation Parties
 Business Gatherings
 Holidays
 Casual get togethers with friends and family

And more…

ENGLISH 3

INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove and wash base bowl with warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Wash Auger and
Tower in warm soapy water, rinse then dry, to clean away any packing debris.

(See Diagram on Page 6 for breakdown)

After cleaning, return base bowl to motor base, and add auger and tower. Make sure base
bowl is secured and properly in position, by turning until it locks into place. Replace auger
by aligning the notch on the bottom of the auger

to the motor base pin in center. Then add

tower and secure to pins in the base bowl (See below). Do not attempt to place auger,

base bowl or tower on base or remove from base while motor is on. Make sure
tower, base bowl, and auger are fitted on the unit properly and secured.

A

B

C

USING YOUR CHOCOLATE FONDUE FOUNTAIN
Using the correct chocolate

Your unit will work with any chocolate. However, the best chocolate to use is pure Belgian
Chocolate, high in cocoa butter, and is formulated for chocolate fondue fountains. This
chocolate requires no oil to function and is rich and decadent. You can purchase this type
of chocolate online at any website that sells commercial chocolate fondue fountains.

Fortunately you do not need to go far to use your new fondue fountain. Simply go into your
cupboard or local market and purchase chocolate chips used for baking in your baking aisle
of the local store. These bags come in 10 ounce and 12 ounce sizes and in flavors such
as;

 Semi Sweet Chocolate
 Milk Chocolate
 White Chocolate
 Butterscotch
 peanut butter

…..and more

ENGLISH 4

INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)

Using the correct chocolate (Continued)

Since these chips are low in cocoa butter, they need oil to make it flow correctly. You can
use a variety of oils, such as;

 Canola oil, Vegetable oil, coconut oil, etc.
Now that you have your selected chocolate, follow these instructions to begin:

1. Find a stable, level surface near an electrical outlet before starting. Make sure the

unit is level in order to create the desired flowing effect.

2. Make sure Base Bowl is properly seated on its base.

3. After plugging in the unit, make sure your unit works by testing the motor function

to see that the auger turns. Once this is done, turn motor off. Adjust the heat setting
to medium or medium high. (See Illustration on Page 6 for Touch Control Panel.)

Now that you are ready to begin, push the heater button to the ON position to begin
warming Base Bowl.

4. In the meantime, in a microwaveable bowl, fill with 14 – 8 ounce cups of chocolate

chips and 1 3/4 cups of oil- (UNLESS YOU ARE USING BELGIAN CHOCOLATE).
Place in the microwave for 5 to 6 minutes on high heat. Then stir until it is a rich
smooth texture with no unmelted chips. If needed, microwave for 1 to 2 minutes
more, until smooth.

5. Pour melted chocolate into bowl at the base of the unit. Fill to just below the rim.

Then turn the motor to the ON position. Watch the chocolate get pulled up and then
come down the fountain tiers.

6. Let the unit flow for 2 minutes. Then turn the motor OFF for 30 seconds, to

eliminate any air gap possibly causing the chocolate not to flow well. Then turn the
motor back ON. If the flow is not good, add 1/8 of a cup of oil to thin the chocolate
slightly. Also, then check to make sure the unit is level and balanced. Adjust the
feet as necessary.

7. Turn heat down to medium or low.

You should now have a nice flowing fountain.

NEVER ADD HARD CHIPS TO A FOUNTAIN WHILE THE MOTOR IS RUNNING. ONLY
ADD MELTED, SMOOTH CHOCOLATE.

NEVER ADD COLD LIQUID TO CHOCOLATE, AS IT WILL CAUSE THE FLOW TO STOP.
ONLY ADD WARMED FLUIDS..

ALWAYS CHECK TO MAKE SURE NO CHUNKS OF FOOD ARE IN THE BASE AS IT
MAY CLOG THE FLOW OF CHOCOLATE. REMOVE WITH A SLOTTED SPOON.

ENGLISH 5

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/REMEDY

Chocolate is dripping, not flowing Chocolate is too thick, thin with oil. Unit
Chocolate is flowing unevenly, but not

Sheeting
Flow is intermittent, interrupted, not

flowing properly
Noisy, not working smoothly Make sure Base Bowl is seated properly

is not LEVEL. Level unit.
Unit is not LEVEL, level unit so that
chocolate is evenly distributed around the
bowl to ensure proper sheeting.
Check for chunks of food in base that
may be clogging the chocolate flow to
base of tower, remove any chunks found.

on the base and the notches are aligned
properly to lock bowl into place.

DO NOT ADD COOL OR COLD LIQUID – THIS WILL STOP THE
FLOW OF THE FOUNTAIN.

By following these simple instructions, your CHOCOLATE FONDUE FOUNTAIN will be fun
for friends, family, and kids of all ages...by creating a beautiful effect of mouth-watering
chocolate for dipping everyone’s favorite snacks.

Touch Control Panel located on back of unit.

This controls the heat, the motor and shows the

Power On Indicator Light.

CLEANING

1. Make sure unit is unplugged before cleaning. Remove auger, base bowl and tower

and soak.

2. BEFORE FIRST USE and continuing after each use, be sure to wash the tower, base

bowl and auger thoroughly. Tower, base bowl and auger are best to soak but are
dishwasher safe as well.

ENGLISH 6

CLEANING (Continued)

3. To make cleaning of the CHOCOLATE FONDUE FOUNTAIN easier, carefully remove

the tower, base bowl and auger (after cooling), wipe off remaining chocolate from
parts with paper towels. Wash in warm, soapy water, rinse and dry.

DO NOT POUR OUT EXCESSS OR LEFTOVER CHOCOLATE DOWN DRAIN OR IN
TOILET. POUR IN PLASTIC BAG OR DISPOSABLE CONTAINER THEN INTO THE
GARBAGE.

4. The base bowl is removable for easy clean up. Carefully pour out as much remaining

chocolate from the base bowl as possible. Use damp sponge or cloth to wipe clean
the remainder, then wash with warm, soapy water, rinse and dry. To clean the outside
of the unit, wipe with a non-abrasive towel to dry. NOTE: DO NOT IMMERSE BASE,

THIS HOLDS ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.

NOTE: To prolong the life of your CHOCOLATE FONDUE FOUNTAIN be sure to follow

the cleaning instructions after every use and make sure the tower is flushed while washing
the unit to prevent chocolate build up. Never use anything abrasive on the base to
maintain the original finish.

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B

C

BREAKDOWN D
A. Tower
B. Motor Base
C. Auger
D. Base Bowl

ENGLISH 7

USING LIQUOR FLAVORED CHOCOLATES

Enhance your presentation with “Liquor Flavored Chocolates”­Prior to mixing the liquor with the chocolate, you can burn off the alcohol of the liquor, if you
choose, by cooking it on the stove top, bring to a boil – the alcohol burns off, leaving only
the flavor. Mix this with your choice of chocolate before adding to the CHOCOLATE
FONDUE FOUNTAIN.

Desired Flavor Use
Orange Chocolate Gran Marnier
Chocolate Hazelnut Frangelico
Coffee Chocolate Kahlua
Mint Chocolate Crème de Menthe
Chocolate Macaroon Coconut Mix
Chocolate Liqueur Godiva Liqueur

Using a measuring cup, add ½ to ¾ cup of liquor additive (more or less, depending on your
taste).

NOTE: For best results your chocolate needs to be 60% cocoa, any higher percentage will
require you add more vegetable oil to thin the mixture. DO NOT ADD ANY COLD LIQUIDS
TO FOUNTAIN DURING OPERATION. This will cause your mixture to thicken and not
flow properly.

Chocolate chips come in 12 and 23 ounce bags. This unit can hold up to 7 pounds of
chocolate. Considering a cup is 8 ounces, this equals to 14 cups of chocolate chips.

COMMERCIAL CHOCOLATE FONDUE FOUNTAIN™