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CLEANING THE FOUNTAIN
RECOMMENDED CLEANING SUPPLIES
• Food handler gloves
• Spatula(s)
• Ladle
• Large sponge
• Stainless steel polish.
• Paper towels and soft cloth
• Large container or sturdy plastic bag(s) for leftover chocolate
• Washing up liquid
• Small brush or toothbrush
BEFORE CLEANING
Always unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning the fountain.
Never permit the electrical cord to come into contact with water.
Do not use abrasive scouring pads or powders to clean the stainless steel basin or other
components. Doing so will mar the finish.
TO CLEAN:
1. Wearing food handler gloves, scrape excess chocolate from the top hat and cups with
a spatula. Remove top hat and cups and place them directly in the sink.
2. Pull out the centre column, scraping the excess chocolate off with a spatula or gloved
hand as you go so that it falls back into the Basin. Place the centre column in the sink.
3. Remove the auger, scraping the excess chocolate off. Place it directly in the sink.
4. All removable fountain parts are dishwasher-safe. They may also be hand-washed
with warm, soapy water and a large sponge. Use a degreasing agent when washing
components in the sink. Make sure the chocolate is broken up by warm, soapy water
before it goes down the drain. Chocolate poured directly down the drain may harden
in the pipes and damage the drain system.
5. Twist off the removable basin and pour the leftover chocolate into a bag-lined
container for easy disposal. Scrape the remaining chocolate out with a spatula. Never
pour chocolate directly down the drain.
6. Clean the basin of the fountain by hand with warm, soapy water and a large sponge.
Carefully clean around the centre pin in the basin; if necessary, use a soft toothbrush
to remove all chocolate.
7. Spray the outside of the fountain base with stainless steel cleaner and polish with a soft
cloth.
