bESTRON ACF300M Chocolate Fountain Instruction Manual

: August 11, 2024
: bESTRON

Table of Contents

bESTRON ACF300M Chocolate Fountain
Product Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
- Heating the Chocolate
FAQs
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ENVIRONMENT
SERVICE
Technical Specifications
OPERATION
USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY
CUSTOMER SERVICE
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bESTRON ACF300M Chocolate Fountain

Product Specifications

Model: ACF300M
Voltage: 220-240V
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Power: 60 Watts
Noise Level: 90 dB(A)
Max. Capacity: 60 KB
Dimensions: 15.5 x 15.5 x 24.5 cm
Cable Length: 90 cm

Product Usage Instructions

General Operation
The device consists of a riser tube with chocolate platforms, a chocolate spiral, a stainless steel collection tray, a base with motor and heating element, a power indicator light, and an on/off switch.

Initial Use

Remove the packaging.
Clean the device thoroughly with a warm damp cloth to remove any manufacturing residues. Refer to ‘Cleaning and Maintenance’.

Installation of the Device

Place the base of the riser tube with chocolate platforms on the three pins in the middle of the stainless steel collection tray.
Insert the chocolate spiral with the opening at the bottom into the riser tube. Rotate the chocolate spiral by hand until the opening at the bottom is securely attached to the motor shaft.

Recommended Chocolate
Various types and flavors of chocolate can be used in this chocolate fountain:

Liquid chocolate (ready for use)
Chocolate callets (melt by heating)
Chocolate bars (break into pieces and melt by heating)

Heating the Chocolate

Starting Operation (Filling with Chocolate)

Plug in the device.
Turn on the Motor & Heat function using the on/off switch to test if the device is functioning properly.

Fondue Process

Bring food items close to the warm chocolate.
Dip food into the liquid chocolate or hold it under the fountain.

FAQs

What should I do in case of a malfunction?
If there is a malfunction, please contact Bestron’s customer service at www.bestron.com/service.
How should I clean and maintain the chocolate fountain?
Clean the device thoroughly with a warm damp cloth to remove any manufacturing residues. Refer to the ‘Cleaning and Maintenance’ section in the manual for detailed instructions.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is not intended for professional use, but is intended for domestic and similar use, such as in staff kitchens, in shops, offices and other working environments, by guests in hotels, motels and other residential environments, in Bed & Breakfast type environments and farms.
Make sure that the mains voltage matches with the voltage shown on the rating plate.
Always install the appliance on a stable and level surface where it cannot fall over.
Parts of this appliance may become warm or hot. Avoid burning yourself. Do not touch.
Your hands must be dry when you touch this appliance, it’s cord and plug.
This appliance must lose it’s heat so give it sufficient clearance around it. Also do not cover it.
This appliance, the cord and the plug must not come into contact with water, heat sources or open flames.
Do not touch this device if it has come into contact with water. Immediately remove the plug from the socket.
Never let the cord hang over the edge of the sink, worktop or table.
Always remove the plug from the socket when you are not using the electrical appliance.
Remove the plug from the socket by pulling on the plug itself and not on the cord.
Do not use the electrical appliance if the cord is damaged.
Do not operate this appliance with an external timer or separate remote control system.
If the appliance or cord is defective, do not attempt to repair it yourself. Always have repairs carried out by a qualified technician. It must be replaced by the manufacturer, a technical service provider or a person with equivalent qualifications, to avoid any danger.
Do not move this device when it is turned on or still hot.
Do not place heavy objects on the lid to keep the device closed.
Never use this device near birds. The fumes released from the non-stick coating can cause stress or worse in birds.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the dangers.
Children are not allowed to clean or maintain the appliance unless they are over 8 years old and supervised.
Keep the appliance and the cord out of the reach of children under the age of 8.
Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Be careful when using the appliance outdoors.
Never use the appliance in damp or wet locations.
Thoroughly clean the appliance after use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
Never move the appliance whilst it is switched on or is still hot. Switch off the appliance and wait until it has cooled down and the chocolate has sufficiently solidified before you move it.
Take care when filling or emptying the chocolate fountain. Although splashes of chocolate do not cause burns, they may be painful and startle you.

ENVIRONMENT

Dispose of packaging material such as plastic and cardboard boxes in the designated containers.
Do not dispose of this product as normal domestic waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at a collection point for the reuse of electric and electronic equipment. Look for the symbol on the product, the user instructions or the packaging showing the type of waste.
The materials can be used as indicated. By helping us reuse and process the materials or otherwise recycle the old equipment, you will be making an important contribution towards the protection of the environment.
Your municipality can tell you where to find the designated waste collection point in your neighbourhood.

SERVICE

In the unlikely event of a malfunction, please contact Bestron customer service: www.bestron.com/service

Technical Specifications

Model	ACF300M
Mains (V)	220-240V
Frequency (Hz)	50/60
Safety Class	1
Power (Watt)	60
Noise (dB(A))	–
Max. Capacity	–
Maximum continuous operating time (KB)	–
Dimensions (L x W x H) (cm)	15,5×15,5×24,5
Cable length (cm)	90

OPERATION

General information
The below description goes with the image on page 2.

Rising tube with chocolate plateaus
Chocolate screw
Stainless steel bowl
Base with motor and heating element
“Power” indicator light
“On/off switch

Using for the first time

Remove the packaging.
Thoroughly clean the device with a warm, damp cloth in order to remove any manufacturing residue (see “Cleaning and maintenance”).

Install the appliance

Place the base of the rising tube with chocolate plateaus on the three pins in the middle of the stainless steel bowl.
Place the chocolate screw with the opening at the bottom in the rising tube. Turn the chocolate screw by hand until the opening at the bottom is fixed around the motor shaft.

Chocolate to be used
You can use various types and flavours of chocolate with this chocolate fountain:

Liquid chocolate (ready-to-use);
Chocolate callets (liquefy by heating);
Chocolate bars (break them into pieces first and liquefy them by heating).

Heating the chocolate

The chocolate can be heated in a number of different ways.

Heat in a microwave. This must be done carefully at a low wattage and under constant supervision, otherwise the chocolate may burn.
Heating au bain-marie. Make sure the bottom of the pan does not touch the bottom of the pan with water in it, otherwise a burnt layer of chocolate may form.
Heat in a pan. This is the quickest, but not the most ideal, method. Heating the chocolate in a pan may produce burnt pieces of chocolate which can easily get scooped/poured into the chocolate fountain. These peices may block the chocolate fountain. Therefore, be careful when using this method.
Heating in the appliance. This is recommended. Although the melting time is longer than the other methods given above, you know for sure that the chocolate will not burn and that it is at the correct temperature for use. In this case, it is easier to fit the chocolate plateaus after the chocolate has melted, because it is easier to stir without the plateaus fitted. If you melt solid chocolate in the appliance, assume a melting time of approximately 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the quantity and size of the pieces of chocolate.

ATTENTION:

Chocolate is available in various compositions. Some chocolate can be liquefied more easily than others, depending on this composition. Add vegetable oil or sunflower oil to the chocolate to make it more fluid. Start with a small quantity and add more as desired. Make sure you mix the oil well with the chocolate. The oil does not affect the taste of the chocolate.
For 1.5 kg of milk chocolate, you must add approximately 250 ml of vegetable oil or sunflower oil for it to be the correct texture. Using for the first time (filling with chocolate).

USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Using for the first time (filling with chocolate)

Insert the plug into the plug socket.
Switch on the “Motor & Heat” function using the on/off switch. This way it can be tested whether the chocolate spiral rotates freely. The “Power” indicator light will Illuminate. Then switch the device off again.
Switch on the “Heat” function. The “Power” indicator light will illuminate. Now fill the bowl to the brim with liquid chocolate or solid, cut into pieces, chocolate that is suitable for melting.
Wait until the chocolate turns into liquid chocolate. If the chocolate is under the brim, add some more chocolate.
Now switch on the “Motor & Heat” function. The “Power” indicator light will illuminate. The liquid chocolate is now being boosted and will flow back over the three chocolate trays into the drip tray.
ATTENTION:
Liquefy the chocolate before turning on the chocolate screw, otherwise the motor may get stuck. When using liquid chocolate, the motor can be turned on immediately.

Fondue
You can use fondue forks or skwers to dip almost anything into the warm chocolate. What about fruit, long fingers, small pancakes or biscuits? Everything tastes delicious when it’s covered in a layer of warm chocolate.

First prick the food on a fondue fork or skewer, so you avoid the risk of burning yourself on the hot chocolate.
Dip the food into the liquid chocolate or hold it under the fountain.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Thoroughly clean the appliance and the separate components after use.

Turn off the motor and the heating element and remove the plug from the plugsocket.
Cleaning the chocolate fountain:
- Allow the chocolate fountain to cool down, but not so much that the chocolate solidifies. The chocolate is easier to remove whilst it is still liquid.
- Remove the delivery tube with chocolate plateaus and chocolate spiral and preferably clean it with detergent and hot soapy water. Although all separate parts (without the motor housing) are suitable for the dishwasher, it is possible that some discolouration of material will occur over time.
- Thoroughly clean the inside and outside of the stainless steel bowl with hot water to which a little washing-up liquid has been added. Do NOT use scourers. Then dry them thoroughly.
Clean the housing of the appliance with a damp cloth, if necessary with an additional couple of drops of washing-up liquid. After cleaning, dry the unit thoroughly.
Store the chocolate fountain.

DANGER:

Do not save leftover chocolate for later use.
Never use metal objects or scouring pads to clean the baking plate. Be careful when turning the poffertjes over with metal objects or removing them from the baking plate. These can damage the nonstick layer of the baking plates.
Never immerse the device, the plug and the cable in water. Never place the device in a dishwasher.
When cleaning, do not use aggressive cleaning or scouring agents or sharp objects (such as knives or hard brushes).