Kuchef SVS550 User manual

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Model Number SVS550
Sous Vide & Slow Cooker
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Contents
02 Warranty Page
03 Welcome
04 General Information and Safety Instructions
06 Features
08 Assembly and Parts List
10 Getting Started
12 Instructions
19 Recipes
27 FAQ
28 Index
29 Repair & Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice

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The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period
of 36 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period,
under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion. The
benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of
the product that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and
similar state and territory laws.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation
for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the
goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure
does not amount to a major failure.
Supplier name: Winplus Australasia
Supplier address: PO Box 537
Bayswater Business Centre VIC 3153
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Supplier email address: customercar[email protected]
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Warranty
Details
Sous Vide & Slow Cooker

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Welcome
Congratulations on choosing to buy a Kuchef®product.
All products brought to you by Kuchef® are manufactured to
the highest standards of performance and safety, and, as part
of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are
backed by our comprehensive 3 Year Warranty.
We hope that you will enjoy using your purchase for many
years to come.

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General Information and
Safety Instructions
GENERAL INFORMATION & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not use in dusty conditions.
• Do not drop the Sous Vide & Slow Cooker. Dropping or rough use of the unit will cause
damage.
• Do not place near strong magnets or strong electric currents.
• When the Sous Vide & Slow Cooker is not in use, turn off and unplug from any power
source.
• There are no user serviceable parts in the Sous Vide & Slow Cooker - Do not attempt
to repair, open or alter any components. In the case of improper usage or if you have
opened, altered or repaired the product yourself, all guarantees are void.
• The supplier does not accept responsibility for additional or consequential damage
other than covered by legal product responsibility.
• The supplier is not responsible for the end use of this product including any improper
use or when used for purposes that are not specied.

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Warnings
1. Read all instructions before operating the Sous Vide & Slow Cooker for the rst time.
2. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other working environments;
- farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and
breakfast type environments.
3. Do not use the appliance for other than intended or specied purposes.
4. Only use the Sous Vide & Slow Cooker with Australian Standard 220-240V AC 50HZ
10A Rated power supply.
5. To avoid electrical shock, do not place the cord, plug or main unit in water or other
liquids.
6. Do not operate appliance with wet hands or operate in a wet working environment.
7. Always protect the power cable from undue exing and wearing – do not allow
the cable to hang off edge of the counter or table. If the supply cord is damaged,
disconnect the product from any power source, and contact after sales support.
8. Keep the appliance and power cable away from heat sources and hot surfaces.
9. 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.
10. Do not move the Sous Vide & Slow Cooker while it is switched on. Always allow the
water bath to cool before emptying or moving the appliance.
11. Do not use this appliance with an external timer or separate remote-control system
of any kind.
12. Do not ll the container above its maximum indicated level; ensure there is adequate
room to accommodate the volume of food pouches when added to water bath.
Food pouches should be fully submerged in water bath; do not overll.
13. Use caution when removing the lid during or after operation as hot water can collect
on the inside. It is highly recommended to use oven mitts to remove the lid and for
safety face away from body to let the water drip off lid into the bath.
14. Do not store non-food items in the cooking pan.
Food safety recommendations when using your Sous Vide & Slow Cooker:
15. Always use only the freshest ingredients.
16. Ensure all meat, seafood, poultry and game has been refrigerated and is not
contaminated.

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Warnings Continued
17. When using vacuum seal pouches ensure they are clean and food-grade.
18. Wash hands before performing any food preparation.
19. Take care when cooking using sous vide method. Food cooked in the temperature
“danger zone” (5°C - 60°C) for long periods could allow harmful bacteria to grow.
Using the Sous Vide method therefore is not recommended for persons with a
susceptible immune system; raw or unpasteurised foods may pose a risk. At risk
persons may be one of the following groups:
- young children;
- pregnant women;
- elderly people.
20. Product that is held in the Sous Vide for longer than 6 hours, should not be
refrigerated, then reheated as it poses a potential health risk.
Features
• Stainless Steel Housing
• Sous Vide mode
• Slow Cook mode
• 5.5L Non-stick Pan
• Digital Control Panel
• Precise Temperature Control
• Timer Control
• Pouch Rack
• Flat Rack
• LED Display

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Technical Specications
Model Number: SVS550
Colour: Stainless Steel
Voltage: 230-240V~ 50/60Hz
Power: 500-550W
Capacity: 5.5L
Temperature Range: 40°C - 90°C
Temperature Increments: 1°C
Warranty: 3 Years

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Assembly and Parts List
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1. Lid
2. Lid Handles
3. Pan
4. Main Unit Handles
5. Control Panel
6. Main Unit
7. Flat Rack
8. Pouch Rack

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1. LED Display: Displays time and temperature.
2. SOUS VIDE mode indicator light.
3. MENU Button: Selects the cooking mode either SOUS VIDE or SLOW COOK.
4. - Button: Set temperature or time down.
5. START/STOP indicator light.
6. ON/OFF Button: Turns unit on.
7. SLOW COOK mode indicator light.
8. FUNCTION Button: Selects the temperature or time to be set.
9. Button: Set temperature or time up.
10. START/STOP Button: Starts or stops the cooking process.
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Control Panel

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Getting Started
Before First Use
Remove any packaging material and promotional labels before using your Sous Vide &
Slow Cooker for the first time. Wash the pan, lid and racks in warm soapy water before
first use. Thoroughly dry, then assemble as shown on pages 12-16. Position your Sous
Vide & Slow Cooker on a firm level table or bench.
NOTE: You may notice a slight odour from the main unit on first use. This is normal and
expected for the first operation.
About Sous Vide
Sous Vide is a method for cooking foods in vacuum sealed pouches at a specific
temperature in a water bath. It is a popular cooking method used in many professional
kitchens, as the controlled cooking temperatures provide perfect results and remove the
chance of overcooking. For example; a steak is cooked medium rare at 56°C, setting
the water bath to this temperature ensures the vacuum sealed steak won’t exceed that
temperature and overcook. Another benefit to cooking foods in vacuum sealed pouches
ensures that foods cook in their own juices, locking in more flavour. The time that your
food is cooked for is determined by its thickness, not its weight. On pages 15-16 there are
detailed guidelines on cooking foods for the appropriate time according to their thickness.
Sous Vide Basic Steps
Below are the essential steps of using the Sous Vide cooking method. Please refer to the
cooking time/temperature guidelines and operation instructions on pages 12-18.
You may wish to flavour your food with salt & pepper, spices, marinades, herbs,
butter or oil before sealing.
This is the most important step in the Sous Vide process. It prevents the food
from touching the water which can dilute the flavour. Sealing the food also locks
in the flavour and nutrition letting it cook in its own juices. Ensure only food-grade
pouches are used.
NOTE: Vacuum sealer and sealer refill rolls sold separately.
Season your food
Vacuum seal you food
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WARNING: Never force the tamper further down as this may damage to the tamper or the
About the Slow Cooker
The Kuchef Sous Vide & Slow Cooker also has a slow cook function. Cooking foods over
a long period of time can produce tender and delicious meals with minimal effort. Using
this method helps break down proteins and vegetables slowly, ensuring you get the most
flavour out of your ingredients. With minimal supervision required and quick clean up you
will have more time to enjoy with family and friends.
Using your Sous Vide & Slow Cooker, set the required temperature and time. Follow
cooking time and temperature guidelines listed on pages 15-16.
Some foods may require to be seared to give desired texture and flavour. Once
food has been cooked in water bath, remove from sealed pouch and quickly sear
in a hot pan or grill. This process will help caramelise the exterior of the food whilst
still keeping it moist and tender inside.
NOTE: Ensure you read operation instructions listed on pages 12-15.
Cook your food
Sear your food
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Instructions
Sous Vide Operation
The Sous Vide & Slow Cooker has a temperature range of 40°C -90°C and a minimum
cooking time of 1 hour in Sous Vide mode. Do not hold food in water bath for more than 8
hours. Please see pages 15-16 to view recommended cooking temperatures and times.
Place either the pouch rack or flat
rack in the pan.
Plug the power cord into the back
of the unit. Plug into a power point
and turn on. Press the ON/OFF
button until unit beeps.
Place the unit on a flat surface
away from any obstructions.
Fill the pan with warm water
between the FILL and MAX lines.
Place pan back into main unit with
lid in place.
NOTE: Use the pouch racks when cooking to help separate the food. Use the flat rack
alternatively for larger pouches to keep off the base of the pan and ensure even cooking.
NOTE: Do not fill above the MAX line. When filling the bath allow for the displacement of
items you’re going to put in the water.
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Set the temperature by
pressing the + or – buttons. The
temperature will change in 1°C
increments.
To start the preheating process
press the START/STOP button.
The SOUS VIDE light will begin
to flash to indicate that the unit
is heating the water to the set
temperature.
The unit will begin on SOUS VIDE
mode. The MENU button will
change the selected mode, ensure
the SOUS VIDE indicator light is
red.
Press the FUNCTION button to
begin setting timer. Select the time
by pressing the + or – buttons.
NOTE: The default temperature is
50°C.
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8.
5.
7.
NOTE: Default time starts at 1 hour. The timer changes in 10 minute increments.
TIP: When in pre-heating mode, the (:) symbol will NOT be flashing indicating that the
timer has NOT begun counting down.

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Remove the lid and add your
pouches to the water bath using
tongs.
Once the timer finishes counting
down the unit will beep three times
and turn off.
When the SOUS VIDE light stops
flashing and the unit beeps, it is
ready to add your sealed pouches.
The START/STOP light will start
flashing.
Replace the lid. Press the START/
STOP button and the light will stop
flashing. The (:) symbol will begin
flashing indicating that the timer
has started counting down.
WARNING: Take caution when removing lid as steam and condensation may have built up
on the inside. Ensure that you use tongs to add and remove the pouches to water bath as
the heated liquid can pose a risk.
13. Remove the food pouches using tongs.
10.
12.
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11.
NOTE: Food pouches can be held in the water bath for no longer than 2 hours after set
cooking time has finished.

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Sous Vide Hints & Tips
• You can seal foods in advance and store them in the refrigerator for a short period to
save time.
• Try to avoid removing the lid during the heating and cooking stages in order to best
maintain accurate cooking temperatures.
• If you want to change the time or temperature during cooking you will need to turn the
unit off and start over from step 1 outlined in the Sous Vide Operation section.
• To check the temperature of the water bath during cooking, press the FUNCTION
button.
• Filling the cooking bath with warm water at the start will help speed up the heating
process.
• When cooking eggs or seafood do not hold in water bath for more than 1 hour after
cooking.
Sous Vide Recommended Cooking Temperatures
The table below is only a guide and may differ according to individual preference.
Food Cooked Temperature (°C)
Beef, Lamb, Pork Rare
Medium Rare
Medium
Medium Well
Well
50°C
56°C
60°C
65°C
70°C and over
Poultry Medium
Well
70°C
75°C and over
Seafood Rare
Medium Rare
Medium
45°C
56°C
60°C
Vegetables - 85°C and over

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The table below shows recommended temperature and cooking times. They are only a
guide and may differ according to individual preference. The thickness of the food you’re
cooking will determine the cooking time.
Food Temperature (°C) Cooking Time Thickness (cm)
BEEF & LAMB
Tenderloin, Sirloin
Scotch llet, T/Bone,
Rump
Lamb cutlets, Backstrap
Lamb leg
Game meats
50°C or higher
50°C or higher
50°C or higher
56°C or higher
50°C or higher
2 hrs
2 hrs
1 hr
8 hrs
6cm
3cm
3cm
3-5cm
PORK
Pork belly
Pork chop
Pork ribs
70°C or higher
60°C or higher
70°C or higher
8 hrs
4 hrs
8 hrs
5cm
POULTRY
Chicken breast
Chicken breast with bone
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh with bone
Chicken Maryland
Duck breast
75°C
75°C
75°C
75°C
75°C
60°C or higher
2 hrs
3 hrs
1 hr
2 hrs
4 hrs
3 hrs
4cm
5cm
3cm
4cm
5cm
3-5cm
WHITE FISH
Snapper, Barramundi,
Flathead
OILY FISH
Snapper, Barramundi,
Flathead
45°C or higher
Bao
OILY FISH
45°C or higher
1 hr
1 hr
EGGS
Poached
Hard Cooked
63°C
71°C
1 hr
1 hr
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-
VEGETABLES & FRUIT
Vegetables
Fruit
85°C
75°C
1 hr
1 hr
1-4cm
1-4cm
WARNING: Product that is held in the Sous Vide for longer than 6 hours, should not be
refrigerated then reheated as it poses a potential health risk.

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NOTE: Do not let foods sit on keep warm setting for more than 4 hours.
Slow Cooker Operation
The Slow Cooker mode offers two cooking settings and a keep warm setting. The
minimum cooking time is 4 hours and maximum 16 hours.
1. Place the unit on a at surface away from any obstructions.
2. Plug the power cord into the back of the unit. Plug into a power point and turn on.
Press the ON button until unit beeps.
3. Fill the cooking pan with your ingredients and replace lid.
6. Press the FUNCTION button to begin setting the timer.
7. Select the time by pressing the + or – buttons.
NOTE: Default time is 8 hours. The timer changes in 30 minute increments.
8. After setting the time press the START/STOP button. The (:) symbol will begin
ashing indicating that the timer has started.
9. Once the timer nishes counting down the unit will beep three times and
automatically switch to keep warm mode, the LED screen will display 0:00. The
SLOW COOKER light will turn green and the timer will begin counting back up.
Press the MENU button until the
SLOW COOK light illuminates.
Choose your cooking setting by
pressing the + or – buttons to
select HI or LO.
4. 5.
NOTE: Ensure ingredients do not exceed MAX line.
NOTE: The default temperature will be LO.

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Slow Cooker Hints and Tips
• Brown meats before adding them to the pan to seal in the juices and improve avour.
• You may notice a lot of liquid can be retained during cooking. This is due to the lid
preventing moisture from escaping. Adjust recipes by reducing the quantity of added
liquid (water, stock, etc.) to achieve a slightly thicker consistency.
Slow Cooker Settings
LO Setting This setting is great for long cooking periods as the heat is
very low and breaks down proteins slowly to ensure meat
will fall off the bone.
HI Setting This setting will cook your meal faster but will still give
tender results.
KEEP WARM Setting
(Timer counts up)
This setting engages at the end of the set time and
ensures your meal stays warm even if you’re not there.
Cleaning and Storage
Unplug Sous Vide & Slow Cooker and allow to cool before cleaning. Wipe down exterior
with a damp cloth. Wash pan, lid and pouch racks in warm soapy water, ensuring they are
dry before storing.
NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool or similar to clean. Ensure each part is
cleaned before and after use.
NOTE: Do not leave foods on KEEP WARM setting for more than 4 hours as it may pose
health risk.