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(More customer reviews)First off, this is an absolutely AWESOME fondue set. The best I have ever used, or set eyes to. The all-stainless steel construction is flawless, and the design is simple and elegant. The spinning condiment bowls are an extremely functional touch, and one that I have not seen previously. The set is elegant enough for fine dining, but also tough enough to use with the children. (With appropriate adult supervision, of course.) And when you're stuffed and satisfied, clean-up is a breeze. Just don't use regular scouring powder, which will leave scratches in the stainless steel. (With or without a little dish soap, try Bar Keeper's Friend, Bon Ami or Zud.) And don't sweat the inside bottom of the fondue pot. Oil stains are fine, and in fact make the stainless steel surface less porous and thus more "non stick." Just clean out any crud, which can lead to uneven heating of the oil and impart a bad taste to your cooked food the next time around.
As for cooking with fuel, I would disagree with the reviewer who suggested that temperature is not easily controlled when burning fuel. When done properly, it is not much different than cooking with a gas range. Just don't get lazy and use Sterno cans. The temperature and height of the flame from fuel burned in the burner unit supplied with the set is controlled by twisting the lid. This adjusts the air vents, supplying more or less air to the burning fuel.
And what about duh fuel? Well, despite what you may have heard or read, there is no special fuel needed for the burner unit. There are products for sale with names like "fondue fuel." These are either liquids or slightly viscous gels which can be poured into the burner unit. These speciality fuel products are expensive and unnecessary. All that is needed is a simple compound which is both inexpensive and readily available. That compound is "denatured alcohol." It can be purchased at any hardware store or building supply house like Home Depot. It is typically shelved with the painting supplies.
Whatever you do, DO NOT use any other solvents like paint thinner or acetone. These are not clean burning fuels -- they can produce noxious fumes and some are highly explosive. The same goes for gasoline, which some people use instead of lighter fluid when starting their barbeques, to their potential peril.
Denatured alcohol. That's the ticket. Safe, available and inexpensive. About $5 per quart, which should last for 10+ fondue dinners with your family and friends. (It is axiomatic that one does not fondue alone.)
So, enjoy your fondue. And may you never be without duh fuel ever again.
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There's a lot to like, even love, about this fondue ensemble. The stainless steel pot has a lid and can go directly on the stove for heating. The sauce bowls fit neatly into the arms of a carousel which spins around so everyone can dip without having to bother a neighbor to pass the sauce. In sleek chrome and stainless steel, this fondue will outfit your table with chic style.
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