What temperature is the lowest setting? Can this heat without the use of water? Can it be used to melt chocolate?
286905
Hi, Sorry this have to be use with water. This is only for keeping the food warm.
286906
My answer may not completely help you since I use a separate PID temperature controller to control the temperature of this warmer. I believe you could get the warmer down to a very low setting with its own built in thermostat but I don't have mine hooked up right now or I would test it for you. To answer your other concerns, NO, you must have water in the warmer to at least the minimum water level mark. It is designed to be used with a SS full size pan inserted into which the food is then placed. I am sure it will melt chocolate just fine. I use it strictly for cooking homemade sausages which I usually cook at 160 F but this warmer will get up to about 190 F at its highest setting. My answer may not completely help you since I use a separate PID temperature controller to control the temperature of this warmer. I believe you could get the warmer down to a very low setting with its own built in thermostat but I don't have mine hooked up right now or I would test it for you. To answer your other concerns, NO, you must have water in the warmer to at least the minimum water level mark. It is designed to be used with a SS full size pan inserted into which the food is then placed. I am sure it will melt chocolate just fine. I use it strictly for cooking homemade sausages... » Read More My answer may not completely help you since I use a separate PID temperature controller to control the temperature of this warmer. I believe you could get the warmer down to a very low setting with its own built in thermostat but I don't have mine hooked up right now or I would test it for you. To answer your other concerns, NO, you must have water in the warmer to at least the minimum water level mark. It is designed to be used with a SS full size pan inserted into which the food is then placed. I am sure it will melt chocolate just fine. I use it strictly for cooking homemade sausages which I usually cook at 160 F but this warmer will get up to about 190 F at its highest setting. « Show Less
286907
Hi,Sorry this have to be use with water. This is only for keeping the food warm.
1205888
I've used it for cheese, I just made sure my flame was on a lower setting so the cheese didn't burn. I'm sure chocolate would work too so long as you don't let it get too hot.
360030
i have not used the frother for hot chocolate yet but i used an instant thermometer after using the milk frother with the button pressed to the top light -- it registered 140 degrees. i use 1% organic milk if that might be a factor.
1331934
You put water in the bottem the pot with holes in the middle if you want to steamed vegetables those are the only two pots that you use if you want to melt something like chocolate then you use all three parts water on the bottom holes in the middle and you put your chocolate on the top pot
514924
It won't melt the plastic, it doesn't get that hot. But may not transfer a lot of heat if has to go through anything very thick. It automatically kicks on and off around 44 degrees F.
883663
no this item does not melt the chocolate. I had to google the recipe for chocolate fondue. It is tollhouse morsels and vegetable oil to keep it liquid...
1031975
I used it at two weddings. I had no trouble with it keep chocolate hot. I know I was using it for close to two hours.
80707
I wasn't sure of the temperature range and decided to experiment. I made snickerdoodles (those wonderful mouthfuls of cinnamon-sugary deliciousness) with half butter and half virgin unrefined coconut oil. I baked them at 400 degrees and they turned out great! I guess 400 degrees for baking isn't too high.
466112
I did not use this chocolate for that purpose specifically, but I think it would work well. It melts quite easily in the microwave if you stir it frequently. I used in a chocolate fountain, where you dip things (like pretzels) and they were easily cover in chocolate. It does solidify quickly without a heat source though.
1951702
It keeps it melted, melt it first in the microwave per the directions. It's a great little machine. Just make sure and clean it out really well when you're done so the chocolate doesn't harden and ruin it. Great buy, love this little machine. I used it for my parents wedding vow renewal and everyone really enjoyed it.
1670011
I am not sure if this will work with chocolate. And the machine gets hot if it runs for too long or is worked too hard. The tasks i use it for are done in 20 min
10695
Although we have never tried it, it certainly seems fine. It would keep the chocolate hot for hours and pump it through ok. The main caution would be to thoroughly clean the pot, the pump, and especially the tube after each use. We use a small brush to fit inside the tube, available at any hardware store, which would clean the tube adequately. Thoroughly pumping water through the pot should help, also. You must avoid the buildup of old milk that can occur over time without good cleaning.
1031977
Hi Gary, you still have to heat the Chocolate in the microwave to soften it, it stays warm enough to keep the fountain flowing I had it running for about 3 hours with no issues. I was very pleased with the product.
1006562
I haven't used it for that but I think you could since I use the lowest setting to melt cheese.
88977
I am not really sure since I have only used mine in a chocolate fountain and that keeps the chocolate melted until you have eaten it all!!!
1949487
I guess you could use it without the heat as long as it is in a liquid form, not too thick. The heat is to prevent the chocolate from becoming hard or thick. One way to know, try it.
1221844
I have never used it for food but I have made charms with a high heat glue gun and they have survived. The highest I have baked anything in it has been 275 degrees. I don't know if boiled sugar or syrup will be too hot.