Note: For the assembly, use the fold-out side as an assistant. • Insert the two screw-conveyors 5 on the drive shaft in the bowl 6 of the base 7. • Insert the tower base 4 in the base 7.Ensure that the pins in the bowl 6 of the base 7 interlock into the recesses on the tower base 4. The screw-conveyors 5 protrude through the tower base 4. The tower base 4 must sit firmly. • Place the large cascade 3 on the tower basis 4. • Place the small cascade 2 on the large cascade 3. • Place the apex 1 on the small cascade 2. • Insert the power plug into a power socket. The appliance is now ready for use. - 3 Suitable chocolates For the chocolate fountain you can use all types of standard commercial chocolates that do not contain any solid ingredients, for example, nuts. However, as a general rule, the higher the proportion of cacao butter in the chocolate, the better are the flow characteristics. Accordingly, covering chocolate (coverture) is especially suitable for the chocolate fountain. Coverture is a type of chocolate that contains more cacao butter than conventional chocolates. The share of cacao butter in coverture should lie between at least 33% and 38%. The share of cacao in the chocolate should amount to no more than 60%. The higher the share of cacao, the worse are the flow characteristics. Should the melted chocolate not be sufficiently fluid, add some neutral oil. Mix everything well so that the chocolate becomes more fluid. Note: In specialist shops it is possible to buy chocolate especially manufactured for chocolate fountains. This chocolate contains the ideal proportions of cacao and cacao butter, thus ensuring the best possible flow characteristics. Using the chocolate fountain Note: Melt the chocolate before filling the chocolate fountain, either in a microwave or on the stove. It will take a long time to melt it in the chocolate fountain! 1. Place a maximum of 500 gr of chocolate into a pot and then heat this up, either in a double boiler or in the microwave. Details of the type of chocolate suitable for the chocolate fountain are to be found in the chapter “Suitable chocolates”. 2. If necessary, add about 2-4 table spoons of cooking oil to increase the flow capacity. When warming it up, ensure that the chocolate does not become "burnt on". 3. Repeat this procedure with a further maximum of 500 gr of chocolate for the second half of the chocolate fountain. Note: You can fill one side of the chocolate fountain with white chocolate and the other side with darker chocolate. Note: If you are intending to fill only one side of the chocolate fountain with chocolate, remove the screw-conveyor 5 on the side not in use. This will reduce the running noise level from the chocolate fountain. 4. Place the function switch w at the position “ ” for approx. 3 minutes to pre-heat the bowl 6 for the liquid chocolate. 5. After the bowl 6 has warmed up, pour in the liquid chocolate. You could use the spatula 8 to help you do this. 6. Place the function switch w at the position “ ”. The screw-conveyors 5 start to turn and, after a short time, the chocolate flows over the apex 1 and the cascades 2/3 then back into the bowl 6. - 4 Important Should, due to oversight, the chocolate you have poured in still be too hard and the screw-conveyors 5 only turn slowly, or not at all, immediately move the function switch w to the position “ ”. If you do not, the appliance could become irreparably damaged. First move the function switch w back to the position “ ” when the chocolate is more fluid. If need be, add some cooking oil. 7. You can now, subject to taste, dip fresh fruit, dried fruit, biscuits, nuts or other foodstuffs in the liquid chocolate or hold them under the flowing chocolate. To cover soft foodstuffs with chocolate, it is a good idea to use the supplied plastic skewers 9. Important Ensure that firm foods do not fall into the chocolate fountain, as they could block the screw-conveyors 5. The motor could become irreparably damaged. 8. When you want to take the chocolate fountain out of use, position the function switch w at “O”. Let it cool down to a level where the chocolate is still somewhat soft, thus allowing it to be more easily removed. Note: For hygienic reasons the chocolate should only be used once, as microbes could form in it. When the chocolate has cooled and solidified after use, do not melt it for a second time, instead, dispose of it. Cleaning and Care Attention! Always withdraw the plug from the power socket before cleaning! Risk of electrical shock! Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning it. Risk of Burns! Do not use any aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents to clean the appliance. The surfaces would be irreparably damaged. Note: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you pour the remaining chocolate into the toilet or into the drains. That would lead to blockages. 1. Carefully remove the apex 1, the cascades 2/3, the tower base 4 and the feed screws 5. These parts are suitable for cleaning in a dishw...