Does this fountain raise the chocolate using an auger or a pump? When you add oil to good quality chocolate, does it taste as good?
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I didn't have to add oil I purchase Wilton Chocolate two bags I got from Walmart...
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It uses an auger to raise the chocolate, and we used very good chocolate from a candy making store, so it is quality chocolate that is made to melt and flow smoothly. Even with the added oil, the taste was quite good.
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It does have an auger but. I don't think we needed to add much oil and if we did it didn't change the taste.With a good quality chocolate it is a very good purchase.
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The motor turns the auger. It's very quiet and operates beautifully. I only used the chocolate melts. Personally adding oil to perfectly good chocolate sounds like too much work, it does not sound fail safe and for lack of a better word, it sounds yucky. But I can't say for sure because I've never tried.
1047099
it uses an auger. I always use chocolate that doesn't need to have an added oil. so I don't know
1047100
I believe it uses an auger. I added a little oil to the recommended Wilton chocolates and I think it tastes the same but made it thinner and easier to go through the fountain.
112983
The fountain holds up to 4 lbs. of chocolate and can serve 35-40 people if it is the main the dessert. You can also add melted chocolate to it if you need to serve more people. Let us know if you have any questions. Thanks!
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Hi- I just had this fountain at a two-day Bridal and Wedding Show and had it going continuously for 6 - 7 hours each day. It worked great! I just microwaved the chocolate/oil mixture in the crock part of the crock pot, and transported it to the Show that way. I was able to take it home after the first day and just throw it in the dishwasher. I used less than 10lbs of chocolate between the two days, and never ran out. It was quite a draw - especially for the little girls who were modeling Wedding attire. They loved poking little marshmallows with toothpicks and getting them all drippy with the chocolate. Awesome! Hi- I just had this fountain at a two-day Bridal and Wedding Show and had it going continuously for 6 - 7 hours each day. It worked great! I just microwaved the chocolate/oil mixture in the crock part of the crock pot, and transported it to the Show that way. I was able to take it home after the first day and just throw it in the dishwasher. I used less than 10lbs of chocolate between the two days, and never ran out. It was quite a draw - especially for the little girls who were modeling Wedding attire. They loved poking little marshmallows with toothpicks and getting them all drippy with... » Read More Hi- I just had this fountain at a two-day Bridal and Wedding Show and had it going continuously for 6 - 7 hours each day. It worked great! I just microwaved the chocolate/oil mixture in the crock part of the crock pot, and transported it to the Show that way. I was able to take it home after the first day and just throw it in the dishwasher. I used less than 10lbs of chocolate between the two days, and never ran out. It was quite a draw - especially for the little girls who were modeling Wedding attire. They loved poking little marshmallows with toothpicks and getting them all drippy with the chocolate. Awesome! « Show Less
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I've successfully ran it for approximately 6 hours. Was still going strong when I turned it off. I think it would be fine running as long as you keep it full of chocolate.
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No oil was needed. I highly recommend this chocolate. It came with two bags and I only used one. Plenty of delicious chocolate. Glad you asked a question, I'm buying another bag to take to a my brother's bbq party for Memorial day weekend since I'm responsible to bring dessert : )
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No, you don't need to add any oil. That is one of the best things about this chocolate!
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After the fountain has preheated (10 minutes), pour in the melted chocolate and turn the knob to "flow." Requires 4# of choc. Make sure it's level on the counter. Hope that helps!
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It tastes good (I like the chocolate and the vanilla). Usually I blend it with fruit juice, fruit, coconut milk, etc; but even if I just mix it with water, it still tastes good.
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No. It does not. The chocolate/oil mixture should be melted in the microwave and then placed in the fountain. It keeps melted until you turn it off.
464552
Don't really remember. However the chocolate supplied was just enough to completely fill the fountain and the taste was wonderful.
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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
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First - always make sure your fountain is leveled wherever you place it. Use Sephora Chocolate only. This is especially made for use with fountains. While other chocolate will work once you thin it with oil, this chocolate is far superior in quality and taste. All you need to do is gently warm it in the microwave to soften the chips, and massage until smooth (2 mins.). I did a baby shower with about 40+ people and we used 4 bags+. Do not let the fountain run low or it will start to spit out chocolate.
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It burned slightly with the cheese but we think it is because we put in way too much cheese. We have not tried it with chocolate but I expect it would work well. We are happy with the purchase.
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I didn't like this chocolate it was very greasy. It has hydrogenated fat in it. Not sure if it would be good for peanut butter balls. I do know it leaves a greasy film in your mouth. It probably has to be that way to melt in the fountains. Also, it says chocolate flavored I don't think it is real chocolate.
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Preheat for 10 minutes then fill with chocolate. Make sure unit is sitting level. Take off preheat and put on other setting (forgot what it is). If chocolate does not flow uniformly down entire unit, then level it again until it flows correctly. Easy to clean. Just take apart and use soap and water to clean it.
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I've used it to grate bar soap (don't ask) and it worked fine. I'd imagine soap is firmer t than chocolate. Hope that's helpful.
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Absolutely! I've done it many times and it works great! In fact, if I'm using my chocolate fountain for a class party, I usually pre-melt the chocolate in my fondue pot, then pour it into the fountain since there's no stove in the classroom. This chocolate melts to a very smoothe consistency quickly and tastes great. It's been a huge success at several classroom parties and my daughters sleep-over parties.