Crux 14727 User manual

FRONT Cover
Sous Vide Professional Style Cooker
Instruction Manual
Styled for Life
Designed & Engineered in New York City

THANK YOU CARD - inside Front Cover
Thank You for choosing
We hope your new CRUX
small kitchen appliance will add
sleek elegange to your kitchen

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THANK YOU CARD - inside Front Cover
Thank You for choosing
We hope your new CRUX
small kitchen appliance will add
sleek elegange to your kitchen
Important Safeguards................................................................................................................ 2-4
Additional Important Safeguards......................................................................................... 5-6
Grounded 3-Conductor Plug.......................................................................................................6
Notes on the Cord ............................................................................................................................7
Plasticizer Warning...........................................................................................................................7
Electric Power.....................................................................................................................................7
Life is Busy...........................................................................................................................................8
Getting to Know Your CRUX Sous Vide Professional Style Cooker...........................9
LED Display with Touchscreen Digital Controls ................................................................10
Start Up Guide with Temperature and Time Chart .................................................... 11-16
Before Using for the First Time ................................................................................................ 17
Sous Vide Assembly...................................................................................................................... 18
Operating Instructions........................................................................................................... 18-20
Auto Shut-Off ..................................................................................................................................20
Hints & Tips for Sous Vide Cooking................................................................................. 20-21
USDA Cooking Guidelines........................................................................................................... 21
User Maintenance Instructions.................................................................................................. 21
Care & Cleaning Instructions .................................................................................................... 22
Descaling ........................................................................................................................................... 22
Storing Instructions....................................................................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................. 23
Recipe Guide ........................................................................................................................... 24-33
Warranty ..................................................................................................................................... 34-35
Table of Contents

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. CAUTION: The heating elements and removable stainless steel sleeve
get hot during and after use. Do not touch any metal surface.
The cooking container, water bath, and food pouches get hot
during use. Use oven mitts or tongs when handling. Allow the
Sous Vide Cooker to cool before emptying the water bath.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord or plugs
in water or other liquid.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
Bring it to a qualified technician for examination, repair or for
electrical or mechanical adjustment.

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8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
12. To disconnect, press and hold the ON/OFF ( ) button for
3 seconds. Then remove plug from wall outlet.
13. The Sous Vide Cooker is used to cook food only. Do not use
appliance for other than intended use.
14. This Sous Vide Cooker is not intended to be operated by means of
an external timer or separate remote control system
15. Never immerse the Sous Vide Cooker beyond the MAX water
level mark. DO NOT immerse the LED display or handle.
If the Sous Vide Cooker or any of these areas is submerged,
immediately unplug the unit and contact customer service
for assistance.
16. Food should be sealed in quality, heavy-duty zippered bags, special
sous vide bags or canning jars before cooking in the hot water bath.
17. Time and temperature are critical in the cooking process because
some bacteria can grow in food in the absence of oxygen and
produce toxins. If food will not be consumed within 4 hours after
sous vide cooking, cook until the food is pasteurized, or freeze for
later use.

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18. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
19. Never operate the Sous Vide Cooker without the stainless steel sleeve
securely locked over the heating elements.
20. Never operate the CRUX Sous Vide Professional Style Cooker
unless it is securely clipped to a sturdy vessel, such as a stock pot,
at least 6.5 inches deep.
21. This Sous Vide Cooker is designed to be used to heat water only.
22. This CRUX Sous Vide Professional Style Cooker is equipped with an
AUTO SHUT-OFF Safety Device. Intelligent water-level sensors will
immediately turn the heating elements OFF if the unit is removed
from the water or if the water falls below the MIN water level.
An alarm will sound 3 times and Er1 will flash on the display until
water is added or the unit is unplugged.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping
steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk
of burns, fires or other injury to persons or damage to property.
1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety
instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance. All users of
this appliance must read and understand this instruction manual
before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in
water, unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach
into the water!
3. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and
on all sides for air circulation. Do not operate this appliance while it
is touching or near curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels or
other flammable materials.
4. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
5. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning
appliance!
6. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC
3-prong electrical wall outlet.
7. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position. The working area
must be flat and level.

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8. Be careful when lifting the Sous Vide Cooker out of the hot water
bath after cooking. Always lift the unit away from you as both the
water bath and the unit are hot and can result in serious burns.
Never place your face over the hot water bath or the unit.
9. Unplug the unit when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow the Sous Vide Cooker to cool before putting on or taking
off parts to clean.
10. The Sous Vide Cooker should NEVER contact food directly. Food
products should NEVER come in contact with water bath. Food
must be vacuum-sealed, heat sealed, or zip locked before use with
the Sous Vide Cooker. Liquid food products like juice, soup or milk
products need to be bagged or sealed in jars for sous vide cooking.
GROUNDED 3-CONDUCTOR PLUG
This appliance is equipped with a grounded-type 3-wire cord
(3-prong plug). This plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made
for a 3-prong plug. This is a safety feature. If the plug should fail to
fit the outlet, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

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NOTES ON THE CORD
a) A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord)
is to be provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled
in or tripping over a longer cord.
b) Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are
available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
c) If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:
1) The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply
cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance;
2) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord
should be a grounding- type 3-wire cord; and
3) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over.
PLASTICIZER WARNING
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the finish of
the counter top or table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC
coasters or place mats between the appliance and the finish of
the counter top or table top. Failure to do so may cause the finish
to darken; permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear.
ELECTRIC POWER
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances,
your appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated
on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances.

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Life is Busy
Keep it simple in the kitchen with CRUX. Committed to efficiency, ease of use,
and sleek design, our entire line of appliances was developed to make your
life simpler. High quality products that get the job done, all while looking
great on your countertop. It’s never been easier to cook, host, or take on culinary
adventures.
If you don’t allow mediocrity in daily life, why would you settle for it in the kitchen?
Precision Cooking is a classic cooking technique often used in professional
kitchens that is now available at home. It delivers perfectly prepared food.
The CRUX Sous Vide operates with a 1000-watt heating capacity for lengthy
cooking periods while the smart sensors turn the unit off when low level of water
is detected.
Clip the CRUX Sous Vide Professional Style Cooker to the side of any pot holding
5-20 quarts of water. A unique, brushless motor silently circulates and maintains
uniform heat with incredible accuracy. This water bath process cooks your favorite
foods from steak, seafood even eggs. Strive for restaurant style perfection—
nothing less.