Levo II User manual

User Manual
LĒVO II

Want to access our Time & Temperature
Calculator, discover new recipes, control
your infusions wirelessly, and more?
Download the LEVO mobile app on Google
Play or the iTunes App Store to get started.
Welcome
Infusion is all about understanding a few basic
concepts and then letting your imagination take
over. LEVO empowers you to get creative.
We can’t wait to see what you’ll make!
If you have any trouble, never hesitate to reach
out to us via the contact form on our website,
LEVOoil.com, or from our app.

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User Interface +
What’s in the Box?
Welcome
Infuse
Dry
Activate
Getting Started
Instructions for Routine Use
Cleaning & Storage
Important Safeguards
Troubleshooting
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Table of Contents

LEVO is designed for activating and infusing
a range of botanical ingredients, so you can
enjoy their flavor, nutrition, and wellness
benefits in your everyday life.
High-end restaurants, global food companies,
and independent chefs alike use infusion
techniques to enhance food and experiment
with flavors.
Skincare, beauty, and other wellness brands
also use infusion to incorporate healing herbs
into your routine. Unfortunately, most of these
infused products are mass produced and can
be over processed.
LEVO simplifies the process of home infusion,
so it’s easy to incorporate fresh or dried herbs,
fruits, seeds, and more into virtually any recipe
you'd like (sans preservatives, solvents, or
additives).
First, some rules
of the road from
your friends at
LEVO HQ...
Use the LEVO Time &
Temperature Calculator
on our app or website for
recommended
infusion settings.
Infuse with LEVO
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When in doubt, infuse at lower temperatures.
This will ensure all the wholesome goodness
(flavors, aromas, nutrition) of your ingredients
remain intact.
The moister the herb, the shorter the shelf life
of your infusion. Consider using the DRY or
ACTIVATE cycle before infusing to keep your
infusion fresher, for longer (and always store
finished infusions in a cool, dark place).
When it comes to fats in your oil or butter, the
more refined, the higher the smoke point and
more neutral the taste. The less refined, the
smoke point is lower and the taste is more
flavorful. Plus, there is more added “good stuff”
(like healthy fats, antioxidants, and vitamins).
Refinement is the process of separating
different elements of a substance and
distilling or processing it, so it no longer
contains all of its original ingredients.
Example: White flour is refined, whole
wheat flour is unrefined.
Low & Slow
We recommend coarsely ground herbs, as
opposed to finely ground, to prevent unwanted
particles in your infusions and final creations.
Coarse Grind
Moisture is Not Your Friend
Less Refined is Better
Rules for the Road
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Take care to use this setting only
with botanicals and never with oil
or butter in your reservoir.
We recommend drying your
herbs at 115°F/46°C for 3 hours.
Dry with LEVO
Cooking with fresh herbs like basil, rosemary,
or lavender? Consider using the DRY CYCLE to
keep your infusion fresher, longer.
Drying your herbs before infusing them
preserves flavor and removes moisture,
increasing the shelf life of your final infusion.
Cycle:
Dry, Activate, Infuse
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We recommend activating at
240°F/116°C for 30 minutes.
This process transforms the construction of the
molecule. Knowing this, you can control the potency of
your infusions or create different effects using the
ACTIVATE cycle.
Check online for more information on botanical
activation.
Science rules!
Activate with LEVO
With certain botanical ingredients,
properties of the plant can be activated
with exposure to higher heat before
infusing. This changes the molecular structure
and elevates natural potency.
Take care to use this setting with botanicals
only (and never with oil or butter in your
reservoir), or you'll compromise your special
ingredients.
Activation
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User Interface
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Time +
Time -
Temp +
Temp -
Cycle:
Dry / Activate / Infuse
Lock / Unlock
Power:
Start, Stop, Pause
DISPENSE
Release
(inside of lid)
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Power:
Start, Stop, Pause
Pod
Protector
Herb pod
+ CAP
Ceramic Coated
reservoir
+ SILICONE NOZZLE
Silicone
Stirrer

Getting Started
1. Plug the power cord into an electrical
outlet.
2. Press and hold the POWER button to turn
the machine on.
3. Open the lid by pressing down on it gently
to release the latch.
4. Press and hold the RELEASE button to
remove the reservoir along with all removable
parts inside.
5. Rinse all removable parts with warm, soapy
water and dry before placing back into your
LEVO (see full cleaning instructions on page
15).
6. Make sure the silicone nozzle is securely
re-attached to the reservoir spout. Hold down
the RELEASE button while lowering the
reservoir back into place, directing the nozzle
through the dispense opening. Let go of the
RELEASE button when the reservoir is securely
in place.
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Your LEVO's screen displays when
connected, blinks when connection has been
broken, and is invisible when it's ready to
connect to a new network.
Getting Started
7. Place the magnetic stirrer on the center
mark inside the reservoir.
8. Place the Herb Pod inside the reservoir
(beside PLACE POD HERE guideline). Make
sure you have placed your Pod Protector
inside, flat against the bottom of your pod if
you will be using the DRY or ACTIVATE cycles.
9. Press cycle button to select either DRY,
ACTIVATE, or INFUSE.
10. Set your temperature reading to display
in either Celsius or Fahrenheit. (Toggle
between Celsius and Fahrenheit by
holding down the temperature +and -
buttons simultaneously).
Start your cycles remotely with the app!
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Take a seat herbs! This comfy cushion keeps heat
delivered evenly and protects your botanicals
during Dry and Activate cycles. It's safe to use to
Infuse, too!

Don’t forget! You can control
your LEVO remotely through the
LEVO app!
Routine Infusion Instructions
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1. Press POWER to turn on. The LEVO should be
set on a flat surface and stay put for the
remainder of the process.
2. Open the lid by pressing down on it gently
to release the latch and double - check that
the reservoir is properly nested inside your
LEVO (See “Getting Started” on page 8).
3. Remove your Herb Pod from the reservoir
and add your ingredients. Make sure to not
pack it too tightly, so that liquid can freely flow
in and out. With the silicone cap securely on,
place your packed Herb Pod in the designated
spot in your reservoir (where it says PLACE
POD HERE).
4. Place the magnetic stirrer on the center
mark inside the reservoir (paddle side up).
5. Add in 5 –19 fl oz (150 mL–550 mL) of oil or
butter to the reservoir, making sure the
contents of your Herb Pod are completely
submerged in liquid.

Routine Infusion Instructions
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6. Press the *blinking* CYCLE button to
select INFUSE. If you plan to DRY or
ACTIVATE before infusing, skip to page 13!
LEVO will automatically suggest a default
time and temperature for the INFUSE cycle.
You can adjust the time (up to 10 hours) and
temperature (up to 200°F/93°C) settings, as
needed, by pressing the + and - buttons.
Once you’re happy with your settings, press
START. Use our handy Time & Temperature
Calculator on our website or mobile app for
recommendations on suggested infusion
settings.
7. LEVO will automatically engage the safety
lock when the infusion cycle starts. If
needed, you can unlock the lid at anytime
during the cycle by pressing the LOCK
button and pressing down on the lid to
open, pausing your infusion. Closing the lid
and pressing START will continue
your infusion.
Warming Up
Note that the time it takes LEVO to reach your set
temperature can vary depending on factors like altitude,
your cycle settings, and the type of ingredients you're
using. Allow a range of approximately 15-30 minutes to
reach your set cycle temperature.

Routine Infusion Instructions
8. Your LEVO will display WARMING UP as it
preheats to your desired temperature and then
alert you with a sound when the preset
temperature has been reached. During the cycle,
the display will show the REMAINING TIME and
CURRENT TEMPERATURE.
9. Your LEVO will alert you with a sound when the
timer is up and your infusion is complete. The
display will read INFUSION COMPLETE. Note that
you can change time and temperature or
manually end your cycle at any time.
10. Now, you’re ready to dispense your infusion!
Place your container of choice on the mirrored
surface under the dispenser and press and hold
the DISPENSE button to drain. Allow the infusion
to cool for 5–10 minutes before handling.
11. Turn off and clean your LEVO after each use.
NOTE: You must fully dispense your
batch before removing the reservoir
for cleaning!
The reservoir nozzle is held in place by a
pinch valve; the release button opens the
valve allowing you to remove your reservoir
with ease.
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Dry cycle can be adjusted up to
175° F/80° C and 10 hours.
The Activate cycle can be adjusted
up to 275°F/135°C and 2 hours.
Dry & Activate Instructions
1. Press POWER to turn on.
2. Open the lid by pressing down on it gently to
release the latch and double check that the
reservoir is properly nested inside your LEVO
(See GETTING STARTED Step 6).
3. Remove your Herb Pod and place the Pod
Protector inside, flat against the bottom of your
pod (you can leave your Pod Protector in while
infusing, too). Then add your ingredients, and
take care to not pack too tightly. With the
silicone cap securely in place, add your packed
Herb Pod back to the reservoir, lining up the
magnetic strip with PLACE POD HERE text.
4. Press the *blinking* CYCLE button to select
DRY or ACTIVATE.
5. LEVO will automatically suggest a default time
and temperature for the selected cycle. You can
adjust the time and temperature setting as
needed by pressing the + and - buttons (see
below for min and max settings). Press START.
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The Magnetic Stirrer is not needed
for Dry and Activate cycles- we
recommend removing it and adding
back before you Infuse!

Take careful precaution to only
use the DRY/ACTIVATE cycles for
treating your botanicals – free of
any oil, butter or liquids.
Dry & Activate Instructions
6. LEVO will automatically activate the safety
lock when the DRY or ACTIVATE cycle starts.
If needed, you can unlock the lid at anytime
during the cycle by pressing the LOCK button
and press down on the lid to open, pausing
your infusion. Closing the lid and pressing
START will continue your DRY or ACTIVATE
cycle.
7. Your LEVO will display WARMING UP as it
preheats to your desired temperature and
then alert you with a sound when the preset
temperature has been reached. During the
cycle, the display will show REMAINING TIME
and CURRENT TEMPERATURE.
8. Your LEVO will alert you with a sound when
the timer is up and your cycle is complete. The
display will read DRYING/ACTIVATING
COMPLETE. Note that you can change time
and temperature at any time during your cycle.
9. Having dried and/or activated your your
botanical ingredients, now is a great time to
infuse! Check out INFUSION INSTRUCTIONS,
above.
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Cleaning & Storage
1. After dispensing your infusion, hold down the RELEASE
button near the top lip of the reservoir and lift the
reservoir out by placing finger under the lip and pulling
straight up. (Make sure you’re not mid-cycle).
2. Place the reservoir and attached silicone nozzle on the
top rack of your dishwasher or set aside to hand wash.
For the most thorough clean, you can unscrew the
nozzle and place it into the utensils basket in your
dishwasher.
3. Place the magnetic stirrer and Herb Pod into the
utensils basket in your dishwasher, or set aside to hand
wash.
4. After each use, wipe away any spillage from the oil tray
beneath the dispenser or residue on the bottom of the
top lid with diluted vinegar or your multi-purpose cleaner
of choice. The silicone lid seal is removable and also
dishwasher safe.
5. For a complete clean, use a cotton swab after every few
infusions to remove residue from inside the dispensing
hole, where your oil is released.
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Helpful Tips
LEVO loves to be a feature on your countertop
alongside other appliances, but can be easily stored.
Before storing for an extended period, be sure that the
reservoir is freshly clean and dry, the top is closed,
and the cord is wrapped around the cord keeper.
Take care to tuck the end of the plug in neatly,
so it does not unravel. If dust collects on the surface,
wipe away with diluted vinegar or your multipurpose
cleaner of choice.

When using electrical appliances, always follow basic
safety precautions, including the following: Only use this
appliance for its intended use.
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safeguards
1. Read all instructions and inspect device and all parts
before operating. If any damage is found, do not use and
contact LEVO support to arrange for examination, repair,
or electrical or mechanical adjustment by an authorized
service representative.
2. We always recommend cleaning LEVO components
before using, even for the first use.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. LEVO automatically locks the
lid when the heat is on.
4. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not
immerse the device in liquid or handle with wet hands.
Do not fill the reservoir past the maximum fill line.
5. Take care to make sure no liquids are in the reservoir
when using the DRY or ACTIVATE cycles.
6. Adult supervision is always required, especially during
unpacking, assembly, operation and cleaning of device.
7. Unplug power supply if there are any abnormalities
while in use.
8. Power off and unplug your LEVO infuser when not in use.
9. Avoid contact with moving parts.
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10. Allow the machine to cool before removing the
reservoir for cleaning. Clean hot surfaces with caution.
A wet sponge or cloth used on hot surfaces can cause
steam burns. Some cleaners can produce noxious
fumes if applied to hot surfaces. We recommend
placing the cool reservoir components in the top rack
of the dishwasher.
11. Do not impact or hit any components when
cleaning or otherwise disassembling.
12. Keep the power cable away from high temperatures
and moisture to avoid aging and damage.
13. Never operate the appliance with a damaged cord
or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or after it is
dropped or damaged in any manner.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner
or in a heated oven.
16. Do not move an appliance containing hot liquids.
17. Do not permanently mount to any surface.
18. The use of attachments not recommended or sold
by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric
shock, or injury.
19. The use of infusing solvents (grain alcohol and
ethanol) is not recommended by the manufacturer
and may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
20. For household use only. Do not use outdoors.
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If you have any issues with your machine, check to see
whether these troubleshooting instructions solve the
issue. If the problem persists, contact us via our website
for customer support.
Troubleshooting
Symptom: My LEVO doesn’t turn on.
Symptom: The reservoir was accidentally
overfilled and liquid seeped under the reservoir.
Symptom: I smell burned butter or oil.
Ensure that the power cord is plugged into a wall outlet.
In some cases, a household circuit may become
overloaded from the use of electrical appliances, causing
the outlet to stop supplying power. Try a different outlet
that you're sure works, then press and hold the Power
button for 3 seconds to turn on the unit.
No worries! LEVO’s heating mechanism and electronics
are protected. Immediately power off and unplug the
device. Then, while pressing the RELEASE button, lift the
reservoir up and out of the device and set aside. Use
diluted vinegar or your multipurpose cleaner of choice to
wipe away liquid from the inside of the device and run the
reservoir (plus stirrer and pod) through a normal cleaning
cycle in your dishwasher before putting back in place.
Don’t be alarmed if a small amount of residue causes a
mild burning smell the next time the unit is used!
It's likely that you spilled some liquid onto the heat plate.
This requires additional clean up below the reservoir. Fully
dispense any remaining oil or butter before pressing vvv
to remove the reservoir and set aside. Taking care to wait
until unit is cooled, wipe the heat plate with the
multi-purpose cleaner of your choice and allow to dry
completely before re-placing your reservoir back inside.
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Symptom: LEVO is leaking.
LEVO dispenses through a silicone nozzle that screws on to
the base of the reservoir. If the nozzle is not screwed on
straight or properly inserted into the unit, liquid can leak
out of the nozzle onto the heat plate beneath the reservoir.
This requires additional cleanup. To avoid this, make sure
you are holding down the RELEASE button when you are
lowering the reservoir into the LEVO chamber and line the
nozzle up with the dispensing hole. Hold down the RELEASE
button when removing the empty reservoir after your
infusion is complete. If the nozzle rips and is stuck inside
the machine, press and hold the RELEASE button to release
the pinch valve while removing it from the dispense hole
with tweezers and contact us for a replacement piece.
Check out the LEVO blog for more
tips of using your machine and
avoiding common issues.
Tag your creations with #LEVOmade
on social!
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Symptom: I can’t connect my App to my LEVO II.
First, download the LEVO App if you don’t have it yet. You’ll
need the app to connect your LEVO to WiFi and to control
your LEVO remotely. If you’re experiencing trouble
connecting your LEVO II to WiFi via the App, your LEVO may
need to be reset. First, look at your LEVO II’s screen and
check if there’s a solid WiFi icon, a blinking WiFi icon, or no
WiFi icon. In order to connect your phone, the WiFi icon
should be invisible. Your phone also must be connected to
your local WiFi network before starting. If the WiFi icon is
blinking, follow the reset instructions below where
symptom is labeled “The WiFi icon on my LEVO is blinking.”
If the WiFi icon on your LEVO’s screen is already invisible
and you still can’t connect, check your home WiFi to be
sure it is on and working. You may need to unplug your WiFi
modem/router and plug it back in your internet is
temporarily down.