Anova Precision User manual

USER GUIDE
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SAFETY STANDARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not place
cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking
o parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged
cord or plug. If the appliance malfunctions, or has
been damaged in any manner, contact Anova
immediately. www.support.anovaculinary.com
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or hang over
edge of table or counter where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over unintentionally.
9. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric
burner, or in a heated oven or microwave oven.
10. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
11. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can
break o the pad and touch electrical parts
involving a risk of electric shock.
12. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the appliance manufacturer
may cause serious injuries.
13. When operating the oven keep at least 4 inches
of space on all sides of the oven to allow for
adequate air circulation.
14. To disconnect, press the Start/Stop button during
operation, and then remove the cord by grasping
and pulling out the plug. Never unplug by pulling
on the cord.
15. Extreme caution must be used when moving an
appliance containing hot oil, or other hot liquids.
16. Do not cover any part of the Oven with metal foil.
This may cause overheating of the Oven.
17. Use extreme caution when removing tray or
disposing of hot grease or other hot liquids.
18. Oversized foods or metal utensils must not be
inserted into the Oven, as they may create a fire
or a risk of electric shock.

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SAFETY STANDARDS
19. While in operation, a fire may occur if the oven is
covered or touching flammable material, including
curtains, draperies, walls, and the like. Do not
store, or lay any item on the oven during
operation.
20.Extreme caution should be exercised when using
containers constructed of anything other than
metal or glass.
21. Do not place any of the following materials in the
Oven: cardboard, plastic, paper, or other
flammable materials.
22.Do not store any materials, other than
manufacturers recommended accessories, in this
Oven when not in use.
23.Always wear protective, insulated oven mitts when
inserting or removing items from the hot Oven.
24.This appliance has a tempered, safety glass door.
The glass is stronger than ordinary glass and more
resistant to breakage. Tempered glass can break,
but the pieces will not have sharp edges. Avoid
scratching door surface or nicking edges. If the
door has a scratch or nick, contact Anova
immediately. www.support.anovaculinary.com
INITIAL SETUP
⊲ Remove all the packaging and labels.
⊲ Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
⊲ Always take care when moving the appliance,
as it is heavy. Wear closed-toed footwear to
protect your feet.
⊲ Do not pull or lift the oven by the handle.
⊲ Keep a minimum distance of 4 inches from
other appliances and units, walls or cabinets.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
⊲ The appliance must be plugged into a
grounded outlet.
⊲ Plug-in directly to a wall outlet.
⊲ Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension
cables.
25.To turn the Oven o, press and briefly hold the
Start/Stop button during operation. Some lights
and buttons will still be visible on the display when
the unit is turned o.

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SAFETY STANDARDS
USAGE
⊲ This is a cooking appliance. Parts and
accessories will be hot when in use. Use oven
mitts and trivets to protect hands and surfaces
from burns. Handle hot items carefully.
⊲ This appliance is for household use only.
⊲ Do not change the specification of this
appliance.
⊲ Do not leave children alone or unattended in
the area where the Oven is in use.
⊲ Make sure that the ventilation openings are not
blocked. The area around the vent will be hot
during and after use.
⊲ Stand to the side and be careful when you open
the door while the appliance is in operation. Hot
air and steam can release.
⊲ Do not apply pressure or rest items on the open
door.
⊲ Do not use the appliance as a work surface or
as a storage surface.
⊲ Do not use Anova accessories with other ovens
or appliances. This can cause damage to the
accessories.
⊲ Open the Oven door carefully. The use of
ingredients with alcohol can cause a mixture of
alcohol and air.
⊲ Do not let sparks or open flames to come in
contact with the appliance when you open the
door.
⊲ Do not put flammable products or items that are
wet with flammable products in, near or on the
appliance.
⊲ To prevent damage or discoloration to the steel:
• do not put ovenware or other objects directly
on the bottom of the Oven.
• do not put aluminium foil directly on the
bottom of the Oven.
• do not keep moist dishes and food in the
appliance after you finish cooking.
• be careful when you remove or install the
accessories.

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SAFETY STANDARDS
⊲ Discoloration of the steel has no eect on the
performance of the appliance.
⊲ Use a deep pan for moist cakes. Fruit juices
cause stains that can be permanent.
⊲ This appliance is for cooking purposes only. It
must not be used for other purposes, for
example room heating.
⊲ Always cook with the oven door closed.
⊲ Do not position oven behind a furniture panel
(e.g. a door) as heat and moisture can build up
during operation that could cause subsequent
damage to the appliance, the housing unit or
the floor.
STEAM COOKING
⊲ Even when cooking without steam, steam may
escape from the the Steam Exhaust Outlet
below the Water Tank. Keep body parts and
objects away from this area.
⊲ Released steam can cause burns. Stand to the
side and be careful when you open the door
when the steam function is activated or after
steam cooking. Keep bare hands and face away.
⊲ Do not use the Oven close to cabinetry.
Excessive steam use can cause damage to
furniture and cabinetry.
MAINTENANCE
⊲ Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance
and disconnect the plug from the power outlet.
⊲ Make sure the appliance is cold. There is the
risk that the glass panels can break.
⊲ If the door glass panels get damaged or break,
contact support immediately.
⊲ Clean the appliance regularly to prevent
deterioration of the surface material.
⊲ Do not clean with any abrasive cleaning
materials or agents, or metal objects.
⊲ If you use an oven spray, obey the safety
instructions on the packaging.
SERVICE
Contact customer support:
[e-mail]
www.support.anovaculinary.com

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WELCOME
Thank you for choosing the Anova Precision® Oven!
We’re excited to bring this amazing technology into your home. With
the countertop, combi steam-enabled Anova Precision® Oven, you’ll get
the same high-quality and precise temperature control customers have
come to expect from Anova, and so much more.
The Anova Precision® Oven will change the way you make everything.
We can’t wait to see what magic you cook up in the kitchen!
Cheers,
The Anova Team

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STOP! READ BEFORE PROCEEDING
HEATING ELEMENT PREPARATION
1. Make sure the Oven is situated in a
well-ventilated area and plugged in.
2.Remove all original packaging, as well as
accessories, from the appliance.
3. Set the oven to 356°F (180°C) using the
   for 15 minutes
and press .
4. Allow the oven to cool. Open the door to
allow air to ventilate out.
5.Set the oven at 356°F (180°C) using the
     for
15 minutes and press .
6.Clean the appliance and the accessories
before first use. Refer to “Care and
Cleaning” section for details.
NOTE: The heating elements may create some
vapors and odors as their coatings burn o.
ATTACH PARTS
Install the Water Tank by sliding it from front
to back along the right side of the Oven. Fill
with distilled water. Do not overfill past the
 water line.
Attach the included Drip Tray by sliding it
under the Oven door with the open
reservoir side facing up.
NOTE: Distilled water is recommended to minimize
scale buildup and maintain correct operating function.
Prepare the Oven before use. Refer to diagrams and information
on pages 8–12 of this guide for operation details.

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YOUR OVEN
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Handle / Display Controls
Drip Tray
Water Tank
Water Tank Lid
Steam Exhaust Outlet
Ventilation

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INSIDE YOUR OVEN
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Food Probe Port
Upper Heating Element
Rear Heating Element /
Convection Fan
Lower Heating Element
Wet Bulb Sensor
Upper Temperature Sensor
Lower Temperature Sensor
Descale Drain Outlet
Tray Positions (5)
Light

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DISPLAY CONTROLS
Sous Vide Timer
Probe
Wi-Fi Connection Indicator
Heating Element Selector
• Bottom
• Both
• Top
• Rear
Temperature Mode
Temperature Display
Temperature Controls
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The handle of the door on the
Anova Precision® Oven is also
the touchscreen display.
Oven settings can be controlled
manually from the display or the
Anova Precision® Oven App.
Temperature Settings Cook Target Settings

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FILL
DESCALE
Cook Target Selector
Cook Target Display
Cook Target Controls
Steam Display
Steam Controls
Fill Water Tank Indicator
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Descale Indicator
Start/Stop
arget Settings Steam Settings
NOTE: The Start/Stop button
will turn from white to red if
there is an error.

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HEATING ELEMENTS
The Anova Precision® Oven has three
heating elements and a fan. Choosing your
heating elements is separate from setting
temperature targets.
  1600 W, max 482°F (250°C)
The Rear Heating Element is located behind
the back wall of the oven cavity. It wraps
around the Convection Fan, which helps to
circulate heat throughout the oven.
 :
• air-frying
• bread baking
• browning roasts or poultry
• Sous Vide Mode
NOTE: The convection fan will always run at high
speed while the rear element is in use.
  1600 W, max 482°F (250°C)
The Top Heating Element is located inside
the oven ceiling. This element is the best
choice when you want intense, direct, heat.
 :
• searing
• toasting
  700 W, max 356°F (180°C)
The Bottom Heating Element is under the
floor of the oven. This element is lower
power than the others, and the best choice
when you want low, gentle, indirect heating.
 :
• proofing
• fermentation
• dehydrating
NOTE: Using both Top and Bottom Elements together
is best for recipes based on traditional baking.

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INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
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Wire Rack (2)
Solid Pan
Food Probe
NOTE: The stainless steel pan
and wire rack included with the
Anova Precision® Oven are
designed to work with the Anova
Precision® Oven. Do not use the
pans with other ovens or
appliances, as it may result in
damage to the pans, which will
cause them to no longer work
with the Anova Precision® Oven
as designed.

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These pages refer to the Display diagram
found on Page 10-11.
TEMPERATURE AND COOK TARGET
⊲ Press   to turn Sous
Vide Mode on or o.
⊲ Hold for 5 seconds to change unit of
temperature (F°/C°).
⊲ Press or hold the +  - 
 to adjust temperature.
⊲ Press   to switch between
 or . The display will change
depending on the target you have selected.
⊲ Press or hold the +  -  
 to adjust the  or 
target temperature.
⊲ Press / to start cooking after
choosing settings, or to stop cooking at
any time.
SETTINGS
TEMPERATURE RANGE
   ON: 77–212°F (25–100°C)
   OFF: 77–482°F (25–250°C)
SOUS VIDE MODE
   is an innovative method
of cooking with the Anova Precision® Oven.
It enables you to cook foods similar to
traditional sous vide, where your food gently
reaches precise, edge-to-edge doneness,
without overcooking. You can use the same
cooking times and temperatures you’re
used to from sous vide, but with the added
benefit of no longer needing to seal your
food or fill a tub of water.
NOTE: You can cook a recipe based on meeting
a temperature, instead of completing an amount
of time. A timer is not required to begin cooking.

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SETTINGS
When Sous Vide Mode is on, the Oven
continuously measures the temperature
your food experiences using the state-of-
the-art   . This sensor
measures the temperature of water
evaporation throughout your cook, and the
Oven regulates that temperature so that
your food never cooks past your setting.
Just as in sous vide, foods will not brown
or crisp using Sous Vide Mode. In order to
finish your food with searing, browning, or
a crispy texture, add a separate Cooking
Stage with high heat and Sous Vide Mode
turned o. You can program Cooking
Stages for your recipe in the Anova
Precision® Oven App, or manually input
new settings on the Display.
USING THE FOOD PROBE
Use the   to measure the core
temperature of your food as it cooks. Insert
the probe into the thickest part, or the
center, of your food. As you slide your pan
into the Oven, connect the opposite end of
the probe cable into the Food Probe Port,
located in the upper left corner inside the
Oven (see page 5). Both the Oven display
and the Anova Precision® Oven App will
show you the core temperature of the food
while the probe is in use, and allow you to
input your desired core temperature while
cooking. The Food Probe can be used with
Sous Vide Mode on or o.
NOTE: The Food Probe measures core food
temperature up to 212°F (100°C).

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SETTINGS
NOTE: The Oven can’t dehumidify the air beyond
the humidity in your own kitchen. If you are
cooking in a humid environment, the Oven may
not be able to reach low Relative Humidity inputs.
This page refers to the Display diagram on
Page 10-11.
USING STEAM
⊲ Press the + OR  STEAM CONTROLS to
adjust Steam percentage.
⊲ To stop using steam, press the  STEAM
CONTROL until the percentage reaches 0
and the display says “OFF”.
⊲ If the Water Tank is empty during or
before cooking with Steam, the FILL
INDICATOR will blink. Fill the Water Tank,
then press the Fill Indicator to continue
the flow of Steam.
STEAM GENERATION
You can add steam to the cooking process
by specifying a Steam Percentage (0–100%)
on the Display or in the App. This will
activate the boiler to add humidity inside
the Oven.
When cooking at 212°F (100°C) or lower, the
Steam Percentage you set is interpreted as
a Relative Humidity percentage. In this
temperature range, the Oven only activates
the boiler when necessary to maintain
humidity levels, which may be infrequent.
However, when used at temperatures above
212°F (100°C), Steam is generated constantly
throughout the cooking process. In this
mode, the Oven does not measure or react
to the amount of humidity inside.

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CONNECT TO WI-FI
 the Anova Precision® Oven
App on your smartphone or tablet.
 to your preferred Wi-Fi
network.
 the app and follow the on-screen
instructions to connect.
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BENEFITS OF USING THE APP
⊲ Set your Oven remotely, and monitor
the cooking process from anywhere.
⊲ Browse and cook from a collection of
easy-to-follow recipes made exclusively
for Anova.
⊲ Make and share your own recipes, with
ingredients, steps, and photos.
⊲ Save all your favorite recipes.
Connecting your Oven to the Anova
Precision® Oven App with Wi-Fi gives you
the ultimate cooking experience.
ON THE OVEN DISPLAY
The Wi-Fi icon on the Oven Display will show
your connection status.
 : searching/connecting
 : connected
NOTE: Wi-Fi connection and the App are not
required to use the Oven. However, some
functions may not be available with manual use.

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CARE AND CLEANING
GENERAL CLEANING
⊲ Clean the front of the appliance with a soft
cloth with warm water and a cleaning
agent.
⊲ To clean metal surfaces, use a stainless-
steel cleaner.
⊲ In case of mineral buildup on the bottom
of the interior, use some drops of distilled
vinegar with warm water and a soft
sponge.
⊲ Clean the appliance interior after each
use. Fat accumulation or other food
remains may result in a fire.
⊲ Clean stubborn dirt with an oven cleaner.
⊲ Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaning
agents. These can cause damage to the
Oven finishes and parts.
ACCESSORIES
⊲ For the Food Probe, clean with warm
water and dish soap. Do not submerge
the probe in water or put in the
dishwasher.
⊲ Included pans and wire rack are
dishwasher safe, or can be hand-washed.
Do not clean them using abrasive agents
or scrubbers or sharp-edged objects.
These can cause damage to the stainless
steel.
⊲ Clean all accessories after each use and
let them dry completely.
⊲ Check and empty the Drip Tray before
and after each cook to ensure it does not
overflow.

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CLEANING THE WATER TANK
1. Remove the water tank by sliding
outwards as shown in fig. 1.
2.Remove the lid of the water tank.
3. Gently wash the tank and lid with a soft
cloth or non-abrasive sponge with warm
water and dish soap.
4. Carefully dry the Water Tank with a
microfiber cloth, then slide it back into
position on the side of the oven.
5.Fill the Water Tank with fresh distilled
water and replace the lid on the tank.
figure 1: removing the Water Tank
: Tank and lid are not dishwasher safe.

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DESCALE CYCLE
When the steam generator operates, there
is an accumulation of limestone inside
because of calcium content in the water.
Periodic descaling of residual buildup can
increase the life span of your Oven and
prevent any decline in performance.
Descaling is recommended after 30 hours of
steam usage. The automated Descale cycle
takes about 40 minutes to complete.
You will need a desclaing solution and water
to perform this cycle.
figure 2: pan placement during descaling
NOTE: Distilled water is recommended to help
maintain correct operating function.