Snack Heroes™ Chocolate Fountain
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Snack Heroes™ Chocolate Fountain Instruction Booklet CF4200 Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference. Contents Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1 Features of your Snack Heroes™ Chocolate Fountain 2 Assembly Instructions 4 Using your Snack Heroes™ Chocolate Fountain 6 Chocolate Measurements and Melting Tips 7 Care and Cleaning 8 Troubleshooting 9 Serving Suggestions 10 Recipes 11 Important instructions – retain for future use. Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE SNACK HEROES™ CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN. • This appliance is not a toy. • Do not leave your chocolate fountain • Do not leave children unsupervised with the unattended. chocolate fountain. • Do not turn off for longer than 10 minutes if • Operate the chocolate fountain on a flat and planning to turn on again. stable surface. Sunbeam is very safety conscious when • Never leave an appliance unattended while designing and manufacturing consumer products, in use. but it is essential that the product user also • Do not use an appliance for any purpose exercise care when using an electrical appliance. other than its intended use. Listed below are precautions which are essential • Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas for the safe use of an electrical appliance: flame, electric element or on a heated oven. • Read carefully and save all the instructions • Do not place on top of any other appliance. provided with an appliance. • Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang • Always turn the power off at the power outlet over the edge of a table or bench top or touch before you insert or remove a plug. Remove any hot surface. by grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord. • Do not operate any electrical appliance with • Turn the power off and remove the plug a damaged cord or after the appliance has when the appliance is not in use and been damaged in any manner. If damage is before cleaning. suspected, return the appliance to the nearest • Do not use your appliance with an extension Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre cord unless this cord has been checked for examination, repair or adjustment. and tested by a qualified technician or • For additional protection, Sunbeam service person. recommend the use of a residual current • Always use your appliance from a power device (RCD) with a tripping current not outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit on the appliance. supplying power to your appliances. • This appliance is not intended for use by • Do not immerse the appliance in water persons (including children) with reduced or any other liquid unless recommended. physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or • Appliances are not intended to be operated lack of experience and knowledge, unless they by means of an external timer or separate have been given supervision or instruction remote control system. concerning use of the appliance by a person • This appliance is intended to be used in responsible for their safety. household and similar applications such • Children should be supervised to ensure that as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and they do not play with the appliance. other working environments; farm houses; by • The temperature of accessible surfaces may be clients in hotels, motels and other residential high when the appliance is operating. type environments; bed and breakfast type environments. If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line. Ensure the above safety precautions are understood. 1 Features of your Snack Heroes™ Chocolate Fountain Plastic screw The plastic screw rotates inside the tower to distribute the chocolate flow. Chocolate is moved from the base and cycled through the screw, then distributed back at the top of the fountain. 3 tier chocolate tower The chocolate fountain has been specially designed for 3 levels of chocolate flow. Turn the dial to 'choc flow' for a 3 tiered chocolate fountain flow. Indicator light The light will glow on when the dial is switched to the heat and the choc flow function. 2 Control settings Warm Up Turn the 'warm up' setting on prior to adding the liquid chocolate. This warms the base ensuring that warm chocolate does not 'set' to the base. Choc Flow Turn to 'choc flow' to see a decadent, delicious flow of chocolate flow over 3 levels. 3 Assembly Instructions 1. Before using the chocolate fountain for 4. Place the base onto a level bench top and the first time, ensure that all packaging place the plastic screw firmly onto the material are removed. drive shaft. See figure 2. 2. Wipe the metal base with a damp cloth and wash the plastic screw and tower in warm soapy water; dry all parts well before use. 3. Construct the tower by placing the largest disc onto the tower facing downwards and align the grooves on the tower with the spaces on the disc. Place the middle sized disc onto the tower, also facing downwards, aligning the grooves with the spaces on the disc. Finally place the smallest disc, facing upwards, onto the top of the tower and twist clockwise to lock into place. See figure 1. Figure 2 Figure 1 4 Assembly Instructions (continued) 5. Place the chocolate tower over the plastic screw and into the middle of the base of the chocolate fountain – ensuring that it aligns with the 3 points on the base and is fitted securely. See figure 3. Figure 3 5 Using your Snack Heroes™ Chocolate Fountain 1. Turn the chocolate fountain to the ‘off’ dial 5. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into setting. the base of the fountain and switch the 2. Plug the unit into a 230-240 volt AC dial to ‘choc flow’ to start the chocolate power outlet and switch the power on. fountain flow. See figure 4. Note: Place the chocolate fountain on a flat Note: To operate the chocolate fountain, the level bench. chocolate must always be in liquid form. 3. Turn the dial to the ‘warm up’ function to 6. Allow the chocolate fountain to flow for at allow the base to warm up for 5 minutes. least 5 minutes before adding extra oil. 4. Melt chocolate according to directions on Note: If the mixture is not flowing correctly page 7. see troubleshooting on page 9. Do not leave chocolate in the fountain overnight in the ‘warm up’ setting. This setting is not a high enough temperature to keep the chocolate from hardening. Figure 4 6 Chocolate Measurements and Melting Tips Recommended quantities for the chocolate Stove top melting method fountain are as follows: Combine chocolate and oil in a heat proof 750g chocolate melts and ¾ cup canola oil. bowl. Place bowl over a saucepan of We recommend using good quality chocolate simmering water. melts. Other chocolates that are high in Note: Water should not touch base of bowl. cocoa solids work well also. Stir chocolate and oil until chocolate mixture Note: Chocolate varies in quality; the has completely melted and is smooth and recommended oil quantities may need to be warm. adjusted to make the chocolate flow correctly. Canola oil quantities can vary from 100ml to 225ml. Microwave melting method Note: Please allow for extra chocolate top ups if using with lots of people. Combine chocolate and oil in a heat proof bowl. Heat in microwave on medium/low for 3 minutes. Stir chocolate mixture and heat for a further 1 minute. Repeat, until chocolate mixture has completely melted and is smooth and warm. Note: DO NOT overheat chocolate. This will cause the chocolate to seize and harden. If this occurs chocolate must be thrown away. 7 Care and Cleaning To clean the chocolate tower and screw To clean the base 1. Ensure that the chocolate fountain is 1. Pour the chocolate from the base of the positioned to the ‘off’ position and remove chocolate fountain into a disposable the plug from the power point. container. 2. Remove the chocolate tower and screw Note: Do not throw excess chocolate down from the centre of the chocolate fountain. drains. Package and dispose in rubbish Drain the excess chocolate by holding bin. over the base until the parts have stopped 2. Wipe out the base of the fountain with a dripping. warm cloth. Do not use abrasive sponges. Note: Do not throw excess chocolate down drains. Package and dispose in rubbish bin. Note: For food safety reasons it is not recommended to keep any remaining chocolate after it has been eaten from. 3. Place the screw and chocolate tower in warm soapy water before the chocolate sets on to the parts. Screw and tower are top shelf dishwasher safe. 4. Rinse chocolate tower and screw in hot water and dry parts thoroughly. 8 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Suggested solution The chocolate does The fountain is not Ensure that the fountain and tiers not cover the tiers level are level. completely Not enough chocolate Make sure that there is 750g of chocolate and ¾ cup Canola oil. The chocolate is not Make sure that chocolate and oil are hot enough warm enough. Chocolate should be approximately 60°C. Not enough oil Make sure that the oil has been added. If still thick add another 1 tablespoon oil at a time until chocolate has thinned. Chocolate is flowing The chocolate is not Turn the dial back to ‘warm up’ for 5 unevenly and is not hot enough minutes then turn back to ‘choc flow’. sheeting There is a draft Fountain must be indoors and away hitting the chocolate from any breeze. Close windows. Chocolate has stopped Food stuck in base Turn machine off and unplug.