AMC Audiotherm Plus User manual

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Audiotherm Plus
Eat better.
Live better.
The Premium Cooking System.
User manual

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Meaning of the symbols
Working steps are highlighted
with an arrow.
Read this user manual carefully before you use the Audiotherm. Preserve the user manual
and pass it on to the next owner.
Important instructions
for safety. Non-compliance can
lead to injuries or damages.
Valuable information for users.
Poor operating conditions or
improper usage.
Tips for environment protection,
ecology and economy.
Good operating conditions or
right usage.
Refers in the text to image
numbers. Numbering of the
images starts with 1in each
chapter.
All the data shown in the display consist of random examples,
e.g. cooking time 20 minutes.
Validity
This manual applies for the AMC Audiotherm plus model (incl. Audiotherm mount),
type 10040143A8400, battery type CR2032
The Audiotherm plus must be equipped with software version 500 or higher (see page 31
"What to do if …").
The Audiotherm plus is simply referred to as Audiotherm in this manual.

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Read this user manual carefully before you use the Audiotherm. Preserve the user manual
and pass it on to the next owner.
1. Intended use and safety 4
Suitable pots and accessories 4
Avoid damage and improper use 4
Supervision 4
Care and maintenance 4
Disposal 5
2. Your Audiotherm 5
2.1 Components 5
2.2 Functions 6
Audible temperature monitoring 6
Audible cooking time monitoring 6
Controlling the complete cooking
process with the Navigenio in the
cooker hob function 6
Timer function with the Navigenio in
the upside down function 6
The dierent beeps of the Audiotherm 6
3. Using the Audiotherm 8
4. Audiotherm for the visually
impaired 8
5. General operating instructions 9
Switching on without monitoring the
cooking time 9
Switching on and setting the cooking time
for monitoring the cooking time 10
Place the Audiotherm on the Visiotherm,
Visiotherm S or Visiotherm E 11
Initialising the Audiotherm 11
Switch o the beep tone 11
Remove and switch o the Audiotherm 11
6. Audiotherm with manual
Visiotherm 12
6.1 Temperature monitoring for roasts
without the addition of fat 12
6.2 Monitoring the temperature and cooking
time when cooking without the addition
of water 13
6.3 Heating to 60°C 15
7. Audiotherm with Visiotherm S
(Secuquick softline) manual 17
8. Audiotherm with Visiotherm E
(EasyQuick) steaming manually 20
9. Audiotherm with Navigenio
at setting „A“ 22
9.1 Navigenio in cooker hob function 22
9.2 Navigenio in upside down function for
use as a mini oven (timer function for
cooking au gratin and for baking) 25
9.3 Heating to 60°C 26
9.4 Planned cooking 28
10. Care and maintenance 30
11. Wall mount 31
12. Technical data 31
13. What to do if … 31
14. AMC Customer Service 32
15. Recipes 33
16. Tips und Tricks 41
Content

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1. Intended use and safety
The Audiotherm is intended for monitoring and controlling the cooking process. The Audiotherm
may only be used for this purpose. Hazards may arise if used improperly. The details given in this
section of the user manual must be observed and complied with. Depending on appliance used, the
instructions contained in user manuals for the „Visiotherm“, „Secuquick softline“, „EasyQuick“ and/or
„Navigenio“ must also be followed.
Suitable pots and accesories
AMC lid with suitable Visiotherm
Secuquick softline with Visiotherm S
EasyQuick with Visiotherm E
Navigenio
Avoid damage and improper use
Do not use the Audiotherm in the oven and do not expose it to temperatures
in excess of 70°C.
Do not place in the dishwasher.
Supervision
The cooking process must be supervised. If the
Audiotherm is used for audibly monitoring of the
cooking process, you must be within earshot.
Unsupervised, uncontrolled cooking can lead to
overheating. The food can become spoilt; the pot
can be damaged or ruined. Risk of accident or fire.
The appliance may be used by children over 8 years
old or by people with restricted physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or those who lack the necessary
experience or knowledge provided they are supervised
or instructed on how to safely use the appliance and
have understood the resultant dangers. This also
applies for audible monitoring by the visually impaired
(see page 8).
Care and maintenance
You must clean and service the Audiotherm regularly so as
to ensure proper and safe operation.
Remove residues from leaking batteries from the battery
compartment (wear protective gloves).

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2. Your Audiotherm
2.1 Components
1 Audiotherm
2 Indicator
3 Display
4 Right button (switches Audiotherm on and/or increases settings)
5 Left button (switches Audiotherm on and/or decreases settings)
6 Optical window
7 Battery compartment
8 Battery compartment cover
9 Battery
Audiotherm holder (not shown)
The grey battery compartment cover (8) indicates that this is an
Audiotherm Plus.
Disposal
The Audiotherm must not be disposed of with domestic waste;
the materials can be recycled. Where necessary, dispose in
an environmentally friendly manner in compliance with local
regulations (take to a collection point for the recycling of
electrical equipment).

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Displays
10 “carrot” symbol
11 „steak“ symbol
12 “steam” symbol
13 „- Reduce“ symbol
14 “+ Increase” or “Planned start” symbol
15 soft or turbo quick cooking symbol
16 “Cooking time” or “Planned start time” display, e.g. 30 minutes
17 “P” setting
18 60°C keep warm function or reheat to 60°C
19 “Initialise” symbol (spins)
20 “Initialise” symbol in the fixed state (briefly remains stationary
during initialisation)
21 “Network active” symbol (in conjunction with the Navigenio)
22 “Change battery” symbol (when this appears, replace the battery soon)
All the important readout elements for the application are shown.

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2.2 Functions
When combined with a Visiotherm, an AMC lid, a Secuquick softline with Visiotherm S
or an EasyQuick with Visiotherm E, the Audiotherm provides an aid for supervising the
cooking process.
Audible temperature monitoring
The Audiotherm uses a beep to indicate
when the heating temperature is reached
or when the temperature becomes too high or too low during cooking and the setting
needs to be adjusted accordingly.
Audible cooking time monitoring
The Audiotherm beeps to indicate the end of the cooking time.
Controlling the complete cooking process with the Navigenio
in the cooker hob function
The Audiotherm automatically controls the power output provided by the Navigenio in
accordance with the settings of the Visiotherm, the Visiotherm S (Secuquick softline) or
the Visiotherm E (EasyQuick). For this, the Navigenio establishes a network link to the
Audiotherm. When a cooking time is entered, the Navigenio automatically switches to
the keep warm function at the end of the cooking time. The cooking process sequence
is the same as that described in the „Visiotherm“, „Secuquick softline“ and „EasyQuick“
user manuals, as well as in the AMC Cookbook or the recipe section.
Timer function with the Navigenio in the upside down function
The Audiotherm automatically switches the Navigenio o at the end of the set cooking
time. Requires Audiotherm A8200, A8300 or A8400 and Navigenio C8100.
The dierent beeps of the Audiotherm
By means of dierent beeps, the Audiotherm indicates when a specific temperature is
reached in line with the application, which requires the user to act.

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The battery is already in place upon delivery. 1
➔
Activation: Turn battery compartment cover to
position “I”.
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➔
A numeral appears briefly in the display
(software version), followed by all readouts
for 3 seconds, which are then switched o.
The “Initialise” symbol spins, the Audiotherm is
switched on and is ready for use.
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➔
Switch o: Press both buttons at once for
1 second.
3. Using the Audiotherm
4. Audiotherm for the visually impaired
In the visually impaired mode, use of the Audiotherm is simplified by additional beeps.
Use and operation are the same as in the “normal” mode.
Setting the mode for the visually impaired
➔
Turn battery compartment cover from position
“I” to “0”. 1
➔
Then immediately press the left or right button
once. 2
➔
Turn battery compartment cover back to
position “I”. 3
➔
When the indication appears on the display,
immediately briefly press the right and left
button at the same time until one long and
two short beeps can be heard. 4

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5. General operating instructions
This information applies for all types of use.
The mode for the visually impaired can be switched o by repeating the previously specified steps.
Beeps when switching the Audiotherm on and o
Switch on: single beep
Switch o: two rapid beeps
Beeps that confirm the correct choice of window
Positioned at roasting window/soft window and turning point: single pronounced beep
Positioned at vegetable window/turbo window: two pronounced beeps
Positioned at steam window/60°C: two short pronounced beeps
Moving and/or leaving a window zone whilst the Audiotherm
is being placed (only active during placement): single, long beep (about
1 second)
Beeps which draw attention to the need to reduce or increase the heat
Reducing the heat: two fast, repetitive beeps
Increasing the heat: two slow, repetitive beeps
End of cooking time: five single beeps
Switching on without monitoring
the cooking time
➔
Press the right or left button once. 1
The “Initialise” symbol spins. 2

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The cooking time is the time after the set temperature is reached.
When selecting a setting, continuing to press a button rapidly changes the time.
Monitoring the cooking time can also be activated later on whilst heating up by
pressing the right or left button.
Setting “P” is located between the times “9:59” and “0:01”. For information
about use, see Chapter 7.
If the Audiotherm is not initialised after it has been switched on, it will switch
itself o after 2 minutes.
Keep the readout screen of the Visiotherm, Visiotherm S or the Visiotherm E clean
and dry. Dirt or a film of water can cause measuring errors and thus lead to a
malfunction of the Audiotherm.
Place the Audiotherm on the Visiotherm, Visiotherm S
or Visiotherm E
➔
Clip the holder on at an angle at the front and lower it down
at the back until the Audiotherm engages. 7
Switching on and setting the cooking time for
monitoring the cooking time
➔
Press the right or left button twice
A short (10 minutes) 3or a long (9 hours 59
minutes) 4cooking time is indicated.
➔
Accept the preset cooking time or press the
right or left button to increase or reduce the
cooking time. 5
The display then reads “0:00” with the “+”
symbol. A planned start for controlled operation
with the Navigenio can then be selected; for
further information see Chapter 9.4 on page 28.
This is not important for all other types of use;
the display vanishes within a few seconds.
The set cooking time is shown in the display,
e.g. 50 minutes. The “Initialise” symbol spins. 6

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The Audiotherm may have to be turned several times until it is initialised. Do not be
hesitant; turn at a constant speed. The Audiotherm can also be turned in the opposite
direction, if it has been turned beyond the required position.
Fifteen seconds after initialisation, the Audiotherm should not be moved any more.
Any movement may interrupt the set function. Where necessary, switch the Audiotherm
on again and/or initialise.
Initialising the Audiotherm
After adjustment and placement on the
Visiotherm, Visiotherm S or Visiotherm E:
➔
Turn the Audiotherm … 8
The Initialising symbol briefly changes to the
fix state and then goes out. 9
➔
...until the required symbol (e.g. “steak”)
flashes in the display. 10
The indicator then points to the associated
window. 11
Otherwise the beep tone will switch o automatically after 1 minute.
Otherwise, the Audiotherm will automatically switch o 2 minutes after it has been
removed.
Switch o the beep tone
➔
Press the right or left button. 12
Firmly hold the Audiotherm at the front so that it is
not shifted, which could interrupt the set function.
Remove and switch o the Audiotherm
➔
Lift the Audiotherm at the back and
remove. 13
➔
Switch o: Press both buttons at once
for 1 second. 14

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Visiotherm
It is important that you follow the instructions in the user manual of the pot
being used and the Visiotherm.
The required switch functions are carried out automatically only when the
Audiotherm operates together with the Navigenio at setting “A” (see Chapter 9).
➔
Place empty pot on the cooker hob.
➔
Put on a lid with Visiotherm or
Visiotherm E.
➔
Switch the Audiotherm on.
➔
Put the Audiotherm in place and initialise:
Turn until the “steak” symbol
appears; indicator points to the roasting
window. 1
➔
The “steak” symbol flashes. 2
➔
Switch the cooker hob to the highest
setting.
➔
Heating up starts, the red indicator
moves towards the roasting window. 3
➔
Continue to watch the Audiotherm and
listen for two repeating beeps.
When the searing temperature is
reached (red indicator in the
roasting window): 4
The beep sounds, the „− Reduce”
symbol flashes. 4
The “steak” symbol remains
steady. 5
➔
Select low setting on the cooker hob,
switch o the beep.
Sear without the lid:
➔
Remove the cover and sear the meat on all sides in the open pot.
Sear with the lid in place:
➔
Remove the lid, place meat in the pot and replace the lid.
➔
Re-initialise Audiotherm: Indicator pointing at the roasting window.
6.1 Temperature monitoring for roasting without the addition of fat

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When the temperature for turning (“turning point”)
is reached (red indicator at 90°C): 6
The beep sounds.
➔
Turn the meat and select the appropriate setting.
For large or several pieces of meat, select the lowest
setting.
Switch o for a few pieces of meat (e.g. 1 or 2 pieces).
➔
Replace the lid and finish cooking.
For larger pieces of meat or for meat dishes that are to be cooked after they have been
seared, the Audiotherm can be used for monitoring the cooking temperature and the period
of cooking, see the following section.
Since the Visiotherm reacts very quickly, the temperature
displayed can again drop below the roasting window. 7
In the searing phase, a single beep tone
sounds again when the roasting window is reached.
Switch this o by pressing a button, the setting
does not need to be reduced again.
The required switch functions are carried out automatically only when the
Audiotherm operates together with the Navigenio at setting “A” (see Chapter 9).
6.2 Monitoring the temperature and cooking time when cooking without
the addition of water
➔
Put dripping wet vegetables in the pot and place the pot on the cooker hob.
➔
Put on a lid with the Visiotherm.
➔
Switch on the Audiotherm and adjust
cooking time as required.
➔
Put the Audiotherm in place and initialise:
Turn until the “carrot” symbol appears;
indicator points to the vegetable
window. 1
The „carrot“ symbol flashes. 2
➔
Switch the cooker hob to the highest
setting.
Heating up starts, the red indicator moves
towards the vegetable window. 3
➔
Continue to watch the Audiotherm and
listen for two repeating beeps.

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When the heating up temperature is
reached (red indicator in the vegetable
window). 4
The beep sounds, the „− Reduce”
symbol flashes. 5
The “carrot” remains steady.
The cooking time, when set, begins.
➔
Select low setting on the cooker hob,
switch o the beep.
Monitoring the temperature and
adjusting the heat at the cooker hob
as required:
When the beep sounds and
the “- Reduce symbol” flashes, the
temperature is too high (red indicator in
the Stop window). 67
➔
Further reduce the setting on the cooker
hob (or switch o completely), switch
o the beep.
When the beep sounds and the
“+ Increase symbol” flashes, the
temperature is too low (red indicator below
the vegetable window). 89
➔
Select higher setting on the cooker hob,
switch o the beep.
On high-performance cookers (e.g. gas or induction cooker hobs), the reduce signal may
sound shortly before reaching the stop window so that there is sucient time to get to the
cooker.
After lowering the heat on gas and induction cooker hobs, the temperature display may
drop briefly below 80°C and will then rise again. In this case, no beep will sound and you
will not need to select a higher setting for the cooker hob.
When the cooking time has expired
(if a cooking time has been set):
A single, repetitive beep sounds.
The display flashes “0:00”. 10
➔
Switch the cooker hob o.
➔
Switch o the beep, remove and switch
o the Audiotherm.

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Ensure that there is an adequate amount of liquid in the pot including
the amount produced during heating up. Food that is too dry is not
suitable for the heating up function.
The base of the pot must have an adequate amount of liquid for
potato, pasta and rice dishes.
6.3 Heating to 60°C
The 60°C heating function is especially gentle and simple with the Navigenio at setting „A“ (this applies
especially for sous vide cooking); see Chapter 9.3 on page 26 for further details. The function can be also
used during manual operation on all types of cooker. In this case the cooker hob should always be set at a
low level.
The „Heat to 60°C“ function is only available for the Visiotherm, but not for the
Visiotherm E and Visiotherm S.
The required cooking time so that the food is uniformly heated up, depends on
the type and quantity of the food to be heated. Recommendations can be found
in the recipe section of this brochure.
➔
Prepare the dishes to be heated up in the pot
and place the pot on the cooker hob.
➔
Put on a lid with the Visiotherm.
➔
Switch on the Audiotherm and set the required
cooking time.
➔
Put the Audiotherm in place and initialise, turn
until the “60°C” symbol appears and the
indicator points to scale 60. 1
➔
60°C and the cooking time flash alternately in
the display. 2
➔
Switch the cooker hob to a low setting.
Heating up starts, the red indicator moves to-
wards the “60” scale. 3
➔
Continue to watch the Audiotherm and listen
for two repeating beeps.
When the heating up temperature is reached
(red indicator at 60°C): 4
The beep sounds, the „− Reduce” symbol
flashes. 5
The “60°C” remains steady.
The cooking time, when set, begins.
➔
Switch o the cooker hob, switch o the
beep tone.

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Monitoring the temperature and
adjusting the heat at the cooker hob
as required:
When the beep sounds and the
“+ Increase” symbol flashes, the
temperature is too low (red indicator
below “60”). 67
➔
Select higher setting on the cooker hob,
switch o the beep.
When the cooking time has expired:
A single, repetitive beep sounds.
The display reads “0:00”, alternately with
“60°C”. 8
The food is ready to serve.
➔
Switch the cooker hob o.
➔
Switch o the beep, remove and switch
o the Audiotherm.

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turbo
soft
turbo
soft
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7. Audiotherm with Visiotherm S
(Secuquick softline) manual
Please also note the instructions in the „AMC Secuquick softline“
user manual.
The required switch functions are carried out automatically only
when the Audiotherm operates together with the Navigenio at setting “A”
(see Chapter 9).
➔
Prepare the pot, close with Secuquick softline and place on the cooker hob.
Monitor temperature and cooking
time
➔
Switch on the Audiotherm and adjust
cooking time as required.
➔
Put the Audiotherm in place and initialise:
Turn until the „soft“ or „turbo“ symbol
appears, indicator pointing at the first
soft and/or turbo window, according to
the required cooking method „soft quick
cooking“ or „turbo quick cooking“. 1
The „soft“ or „turbo“ symbol flashes. 2
➔
Switch the cooker hob to the highest setting.
Heating up starts, the red indicator moves
towards the soft or turbo window.
➔
Continue to watch the Audiotherm and listen
for two repeating beeps.
When the heating up temperature is
reached (red indicator in the first soft
or turbo window): 3
The beep sounds, the „− Reduce”
symbol flashes. 4
The „soft“ or „turbo“ remains steady.
The cooking time, when set, begins.
➔
Select low setting on the cooker hob,
switch o the beep.

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soft
turbo
soft
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Monitoring the temperature and
adjusting the heat at the cooker hob
as required:
When the beep sounds and the
“- Reduce symbol” flashes, the temperature
is too high (red indicator in the second soft
or turbo window). 56
➔
Continue to reduce the setting on the
cooker hob (or switch o completely or
take the pot o the cooker hob briefly),
switch o the beep.
When the beep sounds and the “+
Increase” symbol flashes, the temperature
is too low (red indicator in the first soft or
turbo window). 78
➔
Select highest or a higher setting on the
cooker hob, switch o the beep.
When the cooking time has expired
(if a cooking time has been set):
A single, repetitive beep sounds.
The display flashes “0:00”. 11
➔
Switch the cooker hob o.
➔
Switch o the beep, remove and switch o
the Audiotherm.
In the event of the temperature being too low for the
type of cooking, where the red indicator has already
left the first soft window 9or turbo window 10
towards the left, select the highest setting (a higher
setting) until the respective first window is reached
again.
During use, occasionally check whether the Audiotherm is properly set and whether the
required soft or turbo quick cooking type has been initialised. When in doubt, switch
o the Audiotherm, readjust and initialise.

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“P” setting
Suitable for the especially energy saving
preparation of dishes with short quick
cooking time and depressurisation through
slow cooling down for risotto, rice, pasta
dishes and many deep frozen vegetables
for example (see „Secuquick softline“
user manual).
The “P” setting is located on the Audiotherm
between the times “9:59” and “0.01”. 12
The „P“ setting equals a cooking time of 20 seconds.

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8. Audiotherm with Visiotherm E
(EasyQuick) steaming manually
Please also note the instructions in the „AMC EasyQuick“ user manual.
The required switch functions are carried out automatically only when
the Audiotherm operates together with the Navigenio at setting “A”
(see Chapter 9).
➔
Prepare the ingredients.
➔
Select a suitable pot and use Softiera insert. Pour 1 cup of water (120 -150 ml)
into the pot. Ensure that the water level is not higher than the perforated base.
Place prepared ingredients in the insert.
➔
Insert the sealing ring that matches the pot diameter in the EasyQuick and
place this on the pot.
➔
Place pot on cooker hob.
➔
Switch on the Audiotherm and adjust
cooking time as required.
➔
Put the Audiotherm in place and initialise:
Turn until the “steam” symbol appears;
indicator points to the steam window. 1
The “steam” symbol flashes. 2
➔
Switch the cooker hob to the highest
setting.
Heating up starts, the red indicator
moves towards the steam window. 3
➔
Continue to watch the Audiotherm and
listen for two repeating beeps.
When the heating temperature is
reached (red indicator in the steam
window). 4
The beep sounds, the „− Reduce”
symbol flashes. 5
The “steam” symbol remains steady.
The cooking time begins.
➔
Select low setting on the cooker hob, switch
o the beep.