Nostalgia CFF986 Chocolate Fondue Fountain 2 lb
- 32 ounce fountain, 4 tiers over a stainless steel base
- 17.5 inches tall, 8.5 inch square footprint
- 4.4 lb, disassembles for cleaning
- Chocolate, cheese, BBQ sauce, ranch or liqueurs
- 1 year limited warranty
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A tabletop fountain for birthdays, showers and weddings that runs on melted chocolate, cheese or sauces and comes apart for washing. The listing gives no wattage and no note on whether it heats the chocolate itself.
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ASIN: B000J5N1WAModel: CFF986Category: Chocolate Fountains
Overview
A party host who wants a dipping station gets a motor-driven tower that lifts melted chocolate from the base bowl and lets it sheet down each tier. Pour in the melted chocolate, switch on the motor and set out strawberries, marshmallows or pretzels around it.
What sells it is the show: a cascade over tiered steel that turns dipping into the center of the table, and it breaks down afterward instead of needing to be cleaned as one piece. The listing does not say whether the base warms the chocolate, so plan to melt it elsewhere first.
Who it's for
Built for a dining table or buffet where guests dip at their own pace over an evening. Someone expecting a commercial unit with a warming basin should look elsewhere, since the listing describes only a motor and tiers.
Pros and cons
- Four tiers over a stainless steel base
- Works with cheese and sauces too
- Disassembles for cleanup
- Motor-driven flow, no stirring
- No wattage or base heating stated
- Chocolate must be melted first
- Tier count conflicts across the listing
Performance notes
Flow depends on the motor pulling the melted chocolate up the center and on how thin the chocolate is when it reaches the top tier; thicker chocolate clumps instead of sheeting. Because nothing in the listing says the base is heated, the cascade slows as the chocolate cools, so the recommended amount should go in already fluid. Cheese and barbecue sauce behave the same way and need the same thinness.
Specifications
| Brand | Nostalgia |
|---|---|
| Model | CFF986 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 4.4 pounds |
| Product dimensions | 8.5 × 8.5 × 17.5 inches |
| Item Dimensions | 8.5 x 8.5 x 17.5 inches |
| Item Package Weight | 2.15 kg |
| Size | 32 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age range | 6+ |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Base material | Stainless steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 2 pounds |
| Package Type Name | Not in a Box |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | Fountain |
| Tiers | 4 |
| Chocolate Type | Milk |
| Container Shape | Tiered |
| Country As Labeled | China |
| Cuisine | Western cuisine |
| Flavor | Chocolate |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| Item Form | Bar |
| Item Shape | 3 Tier |
| Occasion | Baby Shower, Birthday, Wedding |
| Theme | Entertaining |
| Variety | Multi-purpose |
Frequently asked questions
How do you set up the Nostalgia CFF986 fountain?
Stack the tiers on the stainless steel base, pour the recommended amount of melted chocolate into the base and switch on the motor. It comes apart the same way for cleaning. The listing does not give an assembly diagram or say whether tools are needed.
Does the Nostalgia CFF986 melt the chocolate?
The listing says to pour in chocolate that is already melted. Nothing in the specs or description mentions a heating element in the base.
Can the Nostalgia CFF986 be used with cheese or sauces?
Yes. The listing names nacho cheese, barbecue sauce, ranch and liqueurs as well as chocolate.
How many tiers does the Nostalgia CFF986 have?
The description and set name say 4 tiers, while one spec field says 3 tier. The seller copy describing the product calls it a 4 tier fountain.