SEVERIN Sous-vide User manual

104 x 142 mm

Sous-vide vacuum cooker

Dear Customer,

Before using the appliance, read the

following instructions carefully and keep

this manual for future reference. The

appliance must only be used by persons

familiar with these instructions.

Connection to the mains supply

The appliance should only be connected to

an earthed socket installed in accordance

with the regulations. Make sure that the

supply voltage corresponds with the

voltage marked on the rating label of the

appliance. This product complies with all

relevant CE-labelling directives.

Familiarisation

1. Display

2. On/Off switch

3. Settings button

4. +/- buttons

5. Main indicator light

6. Stainless-steel jacket with fan

protection cap

7. MIN ll level mark

8. MAX ll level mark

9. Fan

10. Heating element

11. Main unit

12. Clamp

13. Power cord with plug

Important safety instructions

∙In order to avoid hazards,

repairs to this electrical

appliance or its power cord

must be carried out by our

customer service. If repairs

are needed, please contact

our customer service

department by phone or

email (see appendix).

∙Every time the appliance

is used, the main body

including the power cord

as well as any attachment

tted should be checked

thoroughly for any defects.

Should the appliance,

for instance, have been

dropped onto a hard

surface, or if excessive

force has been used to

pull the power cord, it must

no longer be used: even

invisible damage may have

adverse effects on the

operational safety of the

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appliance.

∙The appliance must only be

used in a suitable cooking

pot with a minimum depth

of 15.5 cm.

∙Disconnect the appliance

from the mains before

removing it from the pot.

∙The appliance is not

intended to be operated by

means of an external timer

or separate remote-control

system.

∙Before cleaning the

appliance, ensure it is

disconnected from the

power supply and has

cooled down completely.

For detailed information

on cleaning the appliance,

please refer to the section

Cleaning and care.

∙To avoid the risk of electric

shock, do not clean the top

section with water and do

not immerse it in water.

∙Should the top section

be dropped in water,

disconnect it from the

mains immediately, take out

the whole appliance and let

it dry. It may be used again

once completely dry.

∙Caution: Any misuse can

cause severe personal

injury.

∙The accessible exterior

surfaces, and especially

the heating element,

become hot during use and

will remain so for some

time afterwards. Caution:

There is a danger of

scalding. Touch only the

top section, and ensure the

appliance is put down only

on a heat-resistant and

non-inammable surface.

∙This appliance is intended

for domestic or similar

applications, such as in

- staff kitchens in shops,

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ofces and other similar

working environments,

- agricultural working

environments,

- by customers in hotels,

motels etc. and similar

accommodation,

- in bed-and breakfast type

environments.

∙This appliance may be

used by children (at least

8 years of age) and by

persons with reduced

physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lacking

experience and knowledge,

provided they have been

given supervision or

instruction concerning the

use of the appliance and

fully understand all dangers

and safety precautions

involved.

∙Children must not be

permitted to play with the

appliance.

∙Children must not be

permitted to carry out any

cleaning or maintenance

work on the appliance

unless they are supervised.

∙The appliance and its

power cord must be kept

well away from children

under 8 at all times.

∙Caution: Keep any packaging materials

well away from children – these

materials are a potential source of

danger, e.g. of suffocation.

∙Always remove the plug from the wall

socket

-after each cycle of use,

-in case of any malfunction,

-before cleaning the appliance.

∙When removing the plug from the wall

socket, never pull on the power cord;

always grip the plug itself.

∙Do not allow the power cord to hang

free; the cord must be kept well away

from hot parts of the appliance.

∙Always place the pot on a level surface,

resistant to heat and water.

∙Do not place the appliance on or near

hot surfaces or open ames such as

hot-plates or gas ames.

∙Do not operate the appliance below

wall-cupboards etc. that could be

damaged, as steam may be emitted

during use.

∙When operating this appliance, ensure

that

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- only genuine accessories are used,

- the appliance is under supervision at

all times,

- clean tap water has been lled in (not

de-ionised or distilled).

∙Caution: Do not use the appliance to

heat unsealed food.

∙Caution: Heat only vacuum-packed

food. Should any food come into contact

with the water, switch off, clean and ll

again with clean water.

∙Caution: Do not operate the appliance

without its stainless-steel jacket properly

tted. Do not remove the fan protection

cap.

∙Caution: Always use suitable utensils

to remove the cooked food. Beware

of escaping steam and drips from hot

condensation water: there is a danger

of scalding.

∙Do not move the appliance or the pot

until they have completely cooled down.

∙No responsibility is accepted if damage

results from improper use, or if these

instructions are not complied with.

Vacuum cooking

With vacuum cooking, the food is sealed

inside a vacuum bag and cooked at low

temperature in a water bath. The ideal

temperature range for such cooking is

55° to 65°C. Pasteurisation of the food is

achieved at a core temperature of 62°C.

Heating food evenly results in the perfect

consistency of the entire content, so

that the juice and avour remain largely

unaffected.

As vacuum cooking is carried out at

low temperatures, hygiene and quick

processing of the food are essential. Once

vacuum-cooked, the food must be either

consumed immediately, or cooled in iced

water and then deep-frozen or stored in a

refrigerator at a temperature of below 3°C.

Only high-quality vacuum bags suitable

for both deep-freezing and heating must

be used for vacuum cooking. We therefore

recommend using SEVERIN vacuum

foil bags (available commercially or via

http://www.severin.de under ‘Service /

Ersatzteile’).

Before using for the rst time

Remove any stickers and remaining

packaging materials, and clean the

appliance as described in the Cleaning and

care section.

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Operation

Preparing the pot

∙Select a suitable pot with a minimum

depth of 15.5 cm.

∙Fill with warm water.

HINT:

The use of warm water shortens the

time before the required cooking

temperature is reached. Note: it may

take several minutes for the built-in

sensor to register the current water

temperature.

If the selected temperature is below

that of the water, the fan will turn, but

the appliance does not heat up and

the remaining running time does not

count down.

∙ When lling with water, always observe

the MIN and MAX markings on the

appliance. With the food to be cooked

in position, the water level must be

between the MIN and MAX markings.

∙Keep in mind that the level will rise

when the food is put in. We therefore

recommend using a smaller amount of

water and then, if required, adding more

warm water up to the MAX mark after

the bags have been put in.

∙The appliance will not work if the water

level is below the MIN mark. In this

case, 3 beep signals are heard and the

display shows EE1.

∙Should the water level fall below the MIN

mark during operation, the appliance

switches off, 3 beep signals are heard

and the display shows EE1.

∙To prevent excessive loss of water

during extended cooking, the pot may

be covered with aluminium foil or heat-

insulating sous-vide balls.

Placing the sous-vide stick

∙Place the prepared pot on a level, water

and heat-resistant surface.

∙ Use the clamp to t the sous-vide-stick

on the pot rim.

Adding the food to be cooked

∙Place the vacuum bags containing the

food into the pot.

∙Ensure that they are covered with water

at all times. Should you see a bag

oating on the surface, put a suitable

heat-resistant weight (eg a plate) on top

of it.

Programming the unit

∙Connect the mains plug to a suitable

mains outlet.

A beep signal is heard, the button

and the indicator light show red and the

display lights up briey. The appliance is

now in stand-by mode.

∙Press the button briey. The display

shows ‘C’ and the temperature last

selected.

∙Use the +/- buttons to set the desired

cooking temperature in 0.5-degree steps

(up to max. 90°C). The temperature

settings can be adjusted in small steps

by a single push; keeping the button

pressed results in rapid scrolling.

∙Press the button; the display shows

the cooking time last selected: 00:01

(hrs : min).

∙The cooking time in hours starts

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ashing. Set the required cooking time

using the +/- buttons (up to 99 hours).

∙Press the button again to set the

minutes (up to 59).

∙Start the cooking process by pressing

the button.

∙The indicator light shows blue and

the display gives the current water

temperature.

∙Once the pre-set temperature is

reached, 2 beep signals are heard,

and the indicator light starts ashing

blue. From now on, the pre-set time

starts running, with the time remaining

showing in the display.

∙Once the programmed cooking time has

elapsed, 3 beep signals are heard, the

indicator light turns red and the display

shows ‘END’. The bags can now be

removed and used or stored.

∙To interrupt cooking, to re-

programme or to switch the appliance

off, press the On/Off button for

more than 2 seconds.

∙Always remove the plug from the wall

socket after use; allow sufcient time

for the appliance to cool down before

pouring out the water and starting the

cleaning process.

∙HINT:

During cooking, you may notice small

eddies in the water. This is harmless,

but may be stopped by briey

inserting a wooden spoon.

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Cooking times

Table for temperatures and cooking times

The cooking time starts counting once the pre-set temperature is reached.

To achieve a ‚roast-like‘ aroma, meat can be fried briey at high heat in a pan after sous-

vide cooking is nished.

Specialised cook books offer a wide range of recipes.

Type of food: Cooking time (depending on

thickness)

Medium Well done

Beef: 90 - 180 mins

Fillet ca. 55 - 60°C

Roast ca. 80 - 90°

Pork: 60 - 150 mins ca. 65 - 70°C ca. 70 - 80°

Poultry: 120 - 210 mins

Duck breast ca. 65°

Other poultry ca. 80 - 90°

Fish: 40 - 60 mins ca. 60°

Potatoes/vegetables: 60 - 180 mins ca. 85°

Note: Special attention should be paid when processing meat. Should you have

concerns regarding germs, pathogens or salmonella (eg in poultry), ensure continuous,

thorough heating of meat to over 70°C.

Infants, pregnant women, sick or elderly people should eat meat only if a core

temperature exceeding 75°C has been reached.

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Cleaning and care

∙Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it

is disconnected from the power supply

and has cooled down completely.

∙To avoid the risk of electric shock, the

main unit should only be wiped with a

damp cloth.

∙In the case of contact with water, wipe

the main unit thoroughly dry. I may not

be used again until completely dry.

∙Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning

solutions.

∙The main unit and heating element may

be cleaned with a damp cloth.

∙Unlock the stainless-steel jacket by

turning it, then take it off and clean it

with hot soapy water; dry thoroughly

afterwards.

∙Once properly dry, re-assemble the

appliance as follows:

Fit the stainless-steel jacket onto the

main unit, so that the and symbols

are facing each other. Lock by turning

clockwise until the and symbols

are aligned.

Descaling

∙Depending on the water quality (lime

content) in your area as well as the

frequency of use, all thermal household

appliances using hot water need

descaling (i.e. removal of lime deposits)

on a regular basis to warrant proper

functioning.

∙Any warranty claim will be null and

void if the appliance malfunctions

because of insufcient descaling.

∙Excessive lime-scale build-up on the

heating tube indicates that descaling

has become necessary.

∙For descaling, a vinegar solution may be

used.

∙Mix vinegar essence at a 1:15 ratio with

cold water in a pot.

∙Insert the appliance with the stainless-

steel jacket (observing the Min-/Max

markings) and operate at 60°C for

approx. 5 hrs.

∙Repeat the procedure if necessary.

∙ During descaling, ensure sufcient

ventilation and do not inhale any vinegar

vapours.

∙After descaling, insert the appliance up

to the Max mark in clean tap water and

dry thoroughly afterwards.

∙Do not pour descalers down enamel

sinks.

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Disposal

Devices marked with this symbol

must be disposed of separately

from your household waste, as

they contain valuable materials

which can be recycled. Proper disposal

protects the environment and human

health. Your local authority or retailer can

provide information on the matter.

Guarantee

This product is guaranteed against defects

in materials and workmanship for a period

of two years from the date of purchase.

Under this guarantee the manufacturer

undertakes to repair or replace any parts

found to be defective, providing the product

is returned to one of our authorised service

centres. This guarantee is only valid if the

appliance has been used in accordance

with the instructions, and provided that

it has not been modied, repaired or

interfered with by any unauthorised person,

or damaged through misuse.

This guarantee naturally does not cover

wear and tear, nor breakables such as

glass and ceramic items, bulbs etc. This

guarantee does not affect your statutory

rights, nor any legal rights you may have

as a consumer under applicable national

legislation governing the purchase of

goods. If the product fails to operate and

needs to be returned, pack it carefully,

enclosing your name and address and the

reason for return. If within the guarantee

period, please also provide the guarantee

card and proof of purchase.

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