Hofer AMBIANO SVS 1000 User manual

Operation
manual
SOUS VIDE STICK
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Table of Contents
Scope of delivery ................................................. ....................................4
Components............. .................................................. ..........................
6 Usage........................ .................................................. .............7
General .................................... .................................................. .9 Read
and keep the operating instructions 9 Intended
use......................................... ....................10 Explanation of
symbols...................... .................................................. ..........10
Security..................................... .................................................. .10
Explanation of notices................................................. ........................................10
General safety instructions..... .................................................. .........11
Initial start-up ................................ .......................................17 Checking
the Sous Vide Stick and scope of delivery.... .......................................17
Basic cleaning... .................................................. ........................................17
Setting up the Sous Vide Stick.... .................................................. 18
Using the fixation clamp.................................................... .......................18
Using the stand.................... .................................................. ..................19
Operation ................................ .................................................. ......20
Using a sous vide stick........................................ .................................
20 Start delay............... .................................................. .......................22
After cooking..................... .................................................. .....................23
Aborting the cooking process............. .................................................24
Changing the temperature or cooking time during the heating-up or
cooking process........................................ ............................................24
Water level too low.. .................................................. ........................24
Water level too high........................ .................................................. ..........24
cooking times...................................... .................................................. 25
Cooking programs................................................. ................................................26
Table of malfunctions and Error codes .....................................................
.26 Cleaning and care ........................................ .......................28
Descaling the sous vide stick......... .................................................. ....29
Storage ............................................ ...................................3 0
Specifications................................................ .......................30 Declaration
of Conformity ................... ................................................ 31
Disposal . .................................................. .................................. 31
Disposing of the packaging.... .................................................. .................
31 Disposing of the old
device....................... .................................................. ........ 31 32
privacy ....................................................................................
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18 mark MAX
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11 Meat setting button
3 Zeitdisplay (hh:mm)
19 heater cover
2 Temperaturdisplay (in Celsius)
10 Minus-Taste
20 handle
9 Plus-Taste
1 control panel
16 frame
15 fixing clip
14 Vegetable setting button
6 Celsius-LED
5 Time LED
13 Fish settings button
4 Temperature LED
12 Poultry settings button
21 power cord / plug
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General
This user manual accompanies this sous vide stick. It contains
important information on commissioning and handling.
Intended use The Sous Vide Stick is only
suitable for cooking vacuum-packed food in a water bath for several hours at
temperatures below 100 degrees. Frozen food that has been vacuum sealed
in bags can also be cooked if the cooking time is extended accordingly.
The manufacturer or dealer assumes no liability for damage caused by
improper or incorrect use.
Read the operating instructions carefully, especially the safety
instructions, before using the Sous Vide Stick. Failure to follow this
instruction manual can result in serious injury or damage to the Sous Vide
Stick.
The operating instructions are based on the standards and regulations valid
in the European Union. Also observe country-specific guidelines and laws
abroad.
The Sous Vide Stick is intended for private use or household-like use such as:
• in kitchens, for employees in shops, offices and other commercial areas; •
on farms; • by customers in hotels, motels and other similar residential
environments; • in B&Bs.
Only use the Sous Vide Stick as described in this user manual.
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Keep the user manual for further use. If you pass the Sous Vide Stick on to
third parties, be sure to include this user manual.
Any other use is considered improper and can lead to property damage
or even personal injury. The Sous Vide Stick is not a child's toy.
The user manual can be downloaded in PDF format via the QR code.
General
Read and keep the operating instructions
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Explanation of notes
The following symbols and signal words are used in these operating
instructions.
Explanation of symbols
security
security
The "Tested Safety" seal (GS mark) certifies that the product meets the
requirements of the German Product Safety Act (ProdSG). The GS mark
indicates that the safety and health of the user are not endangered when the
marked product is used as intended and in the event of foreseeable misuse.
This is a voluntary safety mark issued by TÜV Rheinland.
This signal symbol/word indicates a hazard with a
low level of risk which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
Declaration of Conformity (see chapter "Declaration of Conformity"):
Products marked with this symbol comply with all applicable community
regulations of the European Economic Area.
The Sous Vide Stick may only be used indoors.
IPX7
Before using the Sous Vide Stick for the first time, read the instruction
manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
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This signal symbol/word indicates a hazard with a
medium level of risk which, if not avoided, can result
in death or serious injury.
The following symbols are used on the product, in the manual or on the packaging.
Protection against temporary immersion in water.
WARNING!
ATTENTION!
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This signal word warns of possible damage
to property.
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This symbol gives you useful additional information on assembly or
operation.
General safety instructions
security
A NOTICE!
– Only connect the Sous Vide Stick if the mains voltage of the
socket matches the specification on the rating plate.
If the cable is damaged, the device must be scrapped.
– Do not open the housing, leave the repairs to professionals.
To do this, contact a specialist workshop. Liability and
guarantee claims are excluded in the event of repairs carried out
independently, improper connection or incorrect operation.
WARNING!
– Only connect the Sous Vide Stick to an easily accessible socket
so that you can quickly disconnect the Sous Vide Stick from the
power supply in the event of a fault.
– Do not operate the Sous Vide Stick if it is visibly damaged or if the
mains cable or mains plug is defective.
– Always observe the instructions given in the operating instructions
Electric shock hazard!
Sous vide stick warnings.
– The power cord of this device cannot be replaced.
Faulty electrical installation or excessive mains voltage can lead to
electric shock.
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– Never touch the mains plug with wet hands.
– Only use the Sous Vide Stick in dry indoor areas. Never operate it
in damp rooms.
– Only parts that correspond to the original device data may be used for
repairs. This sous vide stick contains electrical and mechanical parts that
are essential to protect against sources of danger.
– Do not operate the Sous Vide Stick with wet hands.
– Never pull the mains plug out of the socket by the mains cable, always hold
the mains plug.
– Do not kink the mains cable and do not lay it over sharp edges or hot
surfaces.
– Do not immerse the entire Sous Vide Stick, the mains cable or the mains
plug in water or other liquids.
– Keep the Sous Vide Stick, the mains plug and the mains cable away
from open flames and hot surfaces.
– Never store the Sous Vide Stick in such a way that it can fall into a tub
or sink.
– Do not operate the Sous Vide Stick with an external timer or a
separate remote control system.
– Never use the power cord as a carrying handle.
water or liquid. Only the heating element may be immersed in water.
– Never immerse the control panel of the sous vide stick
– Lay the mains cable in such a way that it is not a tripping hazard
Power plug and power cord overflow.
cable.
– WARNING! Make sure that no liquid gets on the
– Do not use extension cords or damaged mains
becomes.
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security
– Never reach for the sous vide stick if it has fallen completely into the water.
In such a case, unplug the power cord from the outlet immediately. Have
the Sous Vide Stick checked by a specialist workshop or customer service
before using it again.
WARNING!
– Allow the Sous Vide Stick to cool down completely before cleaning or
putting away for storage.
there is a risk of injury!
– This sous vide stick can be used by people with limited physical sensory
or mental abilities or with
– If you are not using the Sous Vide Stick, cleaning it or if a fault occurs,
always switch off the Sous Vide Stick and pull the mains plug out of the
socket.
Children must not play with the sous vide stick. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children.
– Only use the product for its intended purpose. In case of failure
Insert vide stick.
– This sous vide stick must not be used by children.
- DANGER! After use, the surface of the heating element still has
residual heat.
Danger for children and people with reduced physical, sensory
or mental abilities (e.g. partially disabled, older people with
restricted physical and mental abilities) or lack of experience
and knowledge (e.g. older children).
– Make sure that children do not put any objects in the sous
– Pull the mains plug out of the socket before removing the Sous Vide
Stick from the pot and the water.
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Children can get caught in it and suffocate while playing.
– Hot steam escapes from the pot! Keep yourself and other people
away from the escaping steam!
lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been
instructed in the safe use of the device and have understood the dangers
involved.
– The sous vide stick must be unplugged before it is removed from the
During use, parts of the Sous Vide Stick and the water become very hot.
You can get burned!
– Use heat-resistant tongs to take the food out of the pot or to put it in the
pot.
fern.
– Do not touch the hot parts of the Sous Vide Stick with your bare fingers
during operation.
– Keep children away from the sous vide stick and the connecting cable
water is taken.
– Do not touch the surface of the heating element after use as it still has
residual heat. Note that the Sous Vide Stick can still be hot even after it
has been switched off! Therefore, do not touch any flammable surfaces
with the Sous Vide Stick and do not place the Sous Vide Stick on
flammable surfaces.
– Do not let children play with the packaging foil.
– Also point out the dangers to other users!
Risk of burns!
– Use potholders to move the pot.
– Only touch the Sous Vide Stick by the handle.
WARNING!
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security
You can get an upset stomach from spoiled foods,
especially meat, fish, and oily foods!
A NOTICE!
– Only use the Sous Vide Stick with a
– Observe all basic information on safe processing of
the food and adhere to the temperature information
as well as cooking times and recommendations for further
processing.
– Always use fresh and unused foil bags for vacuuming.
When choosing foil bags, make sure that they are
suitable for both heating and freezing in order to avoid
damage to the bag.
Risk of damage!
ATTENTION!
Improper handling of the Sous Vide Stick can damage
the Sous Vide Stick.
– The Sous Vide Stick is not suitable for direct contact
with food. Make sure that the food to be cooked is
well sealed in vacuum bags or freezer bags before you
use the Sous Vide Stick.
– Place the pot with the sous vide stick on an easily
accessible, level, dry, heat-resistant and sufficiently
stable work surface. Do not place the pot on the edge
or edge of the work surface.
health hazard!
– Clean the Sous Vide Stick after each use as described in
the “Cleaning and care” chapter.
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– Only use the Sous Vide Stick to heat clean drinking water. Other liquids
can damage the sous vide stick. Do not use demineralized water (VE
water).
heat-resistant pot or container. Make sure the pot is big enough for the
sous vide stick to hold securely.
edge of a container or use the stand to place it in the container. Observe
the instructions in the chapters "Setting up the Sous Vide Stick" and
"Operation".
– Avoid heat build-up by not placing the pot with the sous vide stick
directly against a wall or under wall cupboards or similar. place. The
escaping steam can damage furniture.
Always observe the maximum and minimum water capacity on the
Sous Vide Stick.
hot surfaces (stovetops, etc.).
– Operate the Sous Vide Stick with sufficient water.
– Never place the Sous Vide Stick on or near
– Make sure that the sous vide stick is placed vertically in the pot
– Never expose the Sous Vide Stick to high temperatures (heating,
etc.).
– Position the Sous Vide Stick in such a way that the hot water vapor that
occurs during use can escape easily.
– Do not bring the mains cable into contact with hot parts.
– Attach the Sous Vide Stick to the using the fixing clip
– Do not leave the Sous Vide Stick unattended when the power cord is
plugged in.
is placed.
– Make sure the power cord is fully unwound before use.
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Described in the "Cleaning and care" chapter.
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2. Check whether the delivery is complete.
2. Before using the Sous Vide Stick for the first time, clean all parts as in
3. Check whether the Sous Vide Stick or the individual parts show any signs of
damage. If this is the case, do not use the sous vide stick. Contact the manufacturer
at the service address given on the warranty card.
1. Take the Sous Vide Stick out of the packaging.
– Never cover the Sous Vide Stick with foil, cloths or
– Be very careful when opening.
other objects when it is in operation.
– Stop using the Sous Vide Stick if the
A NOTICE!
– Never immerse the Sous Vide Stick for cleaning
Risk of damage!
Plastic components of the sous vide stick have cracks or
cracks or are deformed. Only replace damaged components
with suitable original spare parts.
If you are not careful when opening the packaging with a sharp knife
or other pointed object, the Sous Vide Stick can quickly be damaged.
completely in water and do not put it in the dishwasher for
cleaning. Otherwise the sous vide stick could be damaged.
Check the sous vide stick and scope of delivery
Basic cleaning 1.
Remove the packaging material and all protective films.
initial start-up
initial start-up
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Use fixing clamp
Setting up the sous vide stick
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The Sous Vide Stick can be attached to a pot or container in 2 ways. The scope of delivery includes a fixing clamp 15 and a
frame 16. If the pot is not high enough to attach the Sous Vide Stick with the fixing clamp, you can use the frame to set up
the Sous Vide Stick.
Risk of damage!
Make sure the pot is big enough for the sous vide stick to have a secure
hold.
Improper handling of the Sous Vide Stick can damage the Sous Vide Stick.
– Make sure that the sous vide stick is placed vertically in the pot or
container. The sous vide stick may touch the bottom of the pot.
– Choose a pot or container large enough to hold the sous vide stick, the
food and the appropriate amount of water.
– The Sous Vide Stick can heat a maximum of 15 liters of water.
WARNING!
– Only use the Sous Vide Stick with a
Risk of injury!
A NOTICE!
The fixing clamp 15 is equipped with a compression spring, uncontrolled
springing back of the tensioned spring can lead to injuries.
Setting up the sous vide stick
heat-resistant, tall, heavy pot or container.
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use rack
within the MIN and MAX water marks of the device. These
markings refer to the water level after the food has been put
in.
A NOTICE!
stands. Also read the chapter "Setting up the Sous Vide
Stick".
- Make sure that the pot has the appropriate amount of water
– Choose a tall, heavy pot that is stable
2. Slide the fixing clip 15 onto the sous vide stick from below.
2. In order to use the Sous Vide Stick with the frame 16 , the fixing clamp 15 must first be
removed.
The fixing clamp must be pushed up to the handle (see fig. A).
1. Always hold the Sous Vide Stick by the handle 20 .
1. Always hold the Sous Vide Stick by the handle 20 .
3. You can then clamp the Sous Vide Stick to the side of the pot or a container (see Fig. B).
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3. Pull the frame open slightly and place it in the desired pot or container so that the outer struts
rest against the side of the pot (see Fig. C).
The fixing clip may be difficult to slide over the sous vide stick. Therefore move
the clip back and forth slightly while pushing it up.
4. Then place the Sous Vide Stick in the rack (see Fig. D).
5. Connect the power cord to a properly installed power outlet
4. The pot wall must be between the fixing clamp and the sous vide stick (see Fig. B). Make sure
the sous vide stick is firmly clamped.
If you want to reinstall the fixing bracket after using the frame, proceed as follows:
The sous vide stick is supplied with the fixing clamp 15 mounted . To remove the fixing clip,
carefully slide it off the Sous Vide Stick.
Protective conductor contact (AC 220–240 V / 50 Hz) and.
Setting up the sous vide stick
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– Do not touch the hot parts of the Sous Vide Stick with your bare fingers
during operation.
– Note that the Sous Vide Stick can also be used after the
During use, hot steam comes out of the pot. Parts of the sous vide stick
become hot.
– Keep away from the escaping steam.
Danger of scalding and burns!
Also inform other users of the dangers!
WARNING!
– Only touch the Sous Vide Stick by the handle.
Shutdown can still be hot!
pass. Filling with cold water may increase the cooking time.
Protective conductor contact (AC 220–240 V / 50 Hz) and.
• The water should be lukewarm for an ideal result
• Certain green vegetables may turn brown when cooked sous vide. These
include broccoli and green asparagus. • If you put several vacuum bags in a
pot at the same time, mark the bags with a permanent marker beforehand. So you
always know which food is in which bag and can precisely adhere to the required
cooking time.
• Only season the food very sparingly. Certain herbs or spices such as B.
Rosemary and garlic give off a very intense flavor that is enhanced by sous vide
cooking.
6. Connect the power plug to a properly installed power outlet
• Always hold the Sous Vide Stick by the handle 20 .
to vacuum bags or freezer bags.
5. Make sure the sous vide stick is firmly in place.
• The food to be cooked must be packed airtight. Use here
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