Kogan KASOUSVIDXA User manual

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE A COPY FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE!
1. Read all instructions carefully before using the machine.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. The lid and lid handles
may get hot while cooking; use of an oven mitt when handling is advised.
3. rotect against electrical shock. Do not immerse cord, plug or sous vide
cooking unit in water or any other liquids.
4. Children should not use this appliance. When is use around children, close
supervision by an adult is necessary, and the appliance should be kept out
of their reach.
5. Keep the appliance and power cord away from hot surfaces, heated ovens
or stove burners. Operate the appliance only on a dry, stable surface
such as a table or countertop.
6. Unplug from power outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the
machine to cool before putting in or taking out parts, or emptying the
water bath. Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.
7. Do not use this appliance outdoors.
8. Do not use an attachment or accessory not advised by Kogan. Use of
such attachments or accessories may cause fire, electrical shock or injury.
9. Do not use this appliance for any purpose other than its intended use.
10. Do not use this appliance if it has been dropped or appears to be
damaged. Do not use this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or
after it malfunctions in any manner. Contact the Kogan customer service
team for any necessary repairs, examinations or adjustments.
11. Do not attempt to operate (heat) the unit without sufficient water in the
bath to completely cover the bottom rack and to reach the minimum fill
level mark on the sidewall.
12. Take care not to overfill the water bath; allow sufficient room to
accommodate the volume of food pouches when added to the water bath.
Top off the water in the bath to no more than the MAX level mark after
adding pouches, if necessary to ensure the food inside the pouches is
completely submerged.
13. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot
water or other hot liquids, including the sous vide. Always allow bath to
cool before emptying unit.
14. Take care when removing the the lid when unit is hot, as the hot water will
collect on the inside during cooking. Use oven mitts to remove the lid,
then tip the lid carefully to drain accumulated water into the water bath
for safety.
15. To disconnect, press the START/STO button to turn off, then remove the
plug from the wall outlet.
16. This appliance is not intended for use by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or who lack experience with cooking
appliances.

KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
A – lastic Lid (may contain steam during
the cooking process.)
B – Viewable Glass Window (allows you
to see the contents of the bath.)
C – Control anel and ID Controller
D – LCD Display Screen
E – Lid Handles
F – Side Handles (These are positioned
assymetrically to aid in emptying bath)
G – Durable Stainless Steel Body
H – MIN Water Level
I – MAX Water Level
J – ouch Rack (Arranges food pouches
vertically or stacked in the water bath
for even cooking.)

•TIME: Time setting button, ranges from 0 ~ 24 hours.
When the machine stands by, press it once to set time in
hours, then press again to set time in minutes.
•TEM : Temperature setting button, ranges from 0 ~ 99° C.
When the machine stands by, press it once to set in Celsius,
then press again to set in Fahrenheit.
•+ / -: Increase and decrease time or temperature settings.
•START/STO : Start and Stop button. ress once to start the
cooking process, then press again to stop.
Operating the So s Vide
1. Ensure that the water bath contains water before use. The water should
not be higher than the MAX level, nor lower than the MIN level. If there is
no water in the bath, or the water is lower than the MIN level, the unit will
not work and the LCD display will show the error code E04.
2. lug the power lead into the back of the unit securely, then plug it into a
wall socket.
3. lace the bags holding the vacuum packaged food into the pouch rack
and then put the rack into the water bath.
4. Set the time and temperature using the control buttons.
5. ress the “Start” button and the unit will start to work. The marks of
heating and water cycling will display on the LCD screen.
6. If the set time runs out, the device will not shut off. It will continue to work
for one hour, with a “beep” warning tone every minute unless the user
presses the “stop” button to shut the unit off.
7. When the set temperature is reached, the unit will stop heating and the
“heating” icon will disappear. If the set time has not been reached and the
temperature of the water is still lower than what has been set, the unit will
start heating again with the heating icon showing.
8. If the temperature passes 85°C, the pump will stop working and the water
cycling will stop automatically.
NOTES
•If the pump makes a noise when the machine is starting up, that just
means the water in the bath is starting to cycle. After 5-10 seconds the
noise will disappear.
•When putting water into the bath, ensure the water level is between the
MIN and MAX levels.
•This cooker is not suitable for cooking food directly. Food MUST be
packaged into bags before putting it into the bath.
•If the bag breaks or leaks during cooking, please take it out, clean the
water bath fully and then start again when the food has been repacked.
•If the cooker makes abnormal noises during cooking, it may be caused by
impurities being sucked into the pump. lease stop the unit, clean it and
then restart.
•After use, please empty the water out of the bath.

Care and Cleaning
•Do not leave water sitting in the bath after use. Allow the water to cool,
then remove the racks and using the offset handles for stability, pour the
bath contents out into a sink.
•Dry the interior with a soft, clean cloth.
•If impurities are sucked into the pump, please pour the water out of the
bath, then take the baffle off using a screwdriver. our in new clean water
(adding a small amount of detergent if necessary) and use the machine as
normal without any food packages inside. The water cycle should wash
away the impurities gradually. When the cooker has cleaned, please stop
the unit and pour the water out.
•Never immerse the unit into water or any other liquid for cleaning.
•Never use abrasive or harsh chemicals to clean the sous vide.
•Never put the sous vide into a dishwasher.
Tro bleshooting
Machine won't
start
Be sure the unit is plugged in and outlet is working.
Make certain to press the START/STO button. If the unit
fails to start, reposition finger and try again.
Machine beeps
during the cooking
process
If the water in the bath is lower than the MIN level before
and during the cooking process, the machine will beep and
the LCD display will show the error code E04. When this
message is seen, please check that there is sufficient water
in the machine.
The temperature is
not holding to
within 0.3° C
Check to be sure that there is sufficient water in the unit
(ie – the water at least reaches the MIN mark.)
Check to be sure that cooking pouches are not lying on
the bottom, occluding all or most of the holes in the
perforated bottom grill or impeding circulation around the
perimeter of the bath.
LCD display is
turned off and
won't turn on
Check to see if there is any water in the unit. If the unit
was accidentally turned on with no water in it, unplug the
unit from the wall and let it cool. Once unit has cooled, use
again as normal.
Ensure the power cord is plugged in correctly and
switched on.
If the problem persists, please contact the Kogan customer support team for
information.