MegaChef MC-1000 User manual

Model No. MC-1000INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
The
SOUS-VIDE COOKER
IMMERSION CIRCULATION
PRECISION COOKER
WITH DIGITAL TOUCHSCREEN PANEL

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DO NOT ALLOW
CHILDREN TO
OPERATE UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES
CLOSE SUPERVISION IS
MANDATORY WHEN THE
SOUS-VIDE COOKER IS
USED NEAR CHILDREN.

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Thank you for purchasing our product.
Make sure you have read the manual before using this
product.
Please use the appliance in accordance with the
instructions.
Please save these instructions. This item is intended for
household use only.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use this sous-vide cooker until you have read this
entire manual thoroughly!

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CONTENTS
ABOUT YOUR SOUS-VIDE COOKER 5
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 6
PARTS IDENTIFICATION 9
SETUP 10
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 16
TROUBLESHOOTING 18
SPECIFICATIONS 22

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When using the sous-vide cooker, basic safety precautions
should always be followed:
1. Read all instructions before operation.
2. DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
3. This appliance should not be used near children, or
individuals with certain disabilities.
4. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCE.
5. Do not ll the pot over the MAX mark of the stainless
steel pump housing.
6. Only the pump cap is dishwasher safe.
7. If the cooker falls into the water, immediately unplug
it from the AC power outlet, then allow it to fully dry
before using.
8. Unplug the cooker when not in use. Never unplug the
base of the head when unplugging.
9. DO NOT touch the device or the power cord with wet
hands.
10. Do not use power extension cords. Always plug the
cooker directly into a grounded AC power outlet.
11. This device uses a grounded power cord and requires
a ground connection for safe operation. Ensure that
the power source has a proper ground connection.
Do not modify the plug or use a grounding adapter to
bypass the ground connection.
12. Prior to operation, check the unit and power cord for
physical damage. Do not use if physical damage has
occurred.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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13. Before plugging the unit into a power outlet, ensure that
the outlet provides the same type and level of power
required by the device for safe operation.
14. This cooker has no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt
to open, service, or modify this device.
15. The cooking container, stainless steel pump housing,
and the food bags all get hot during use. Allow them to
fully cool before emptying the water.
16. Do not expose this cooker to excessively high
temperatures. Do not place it in, on, or near heat sources
such as a stove, or leave it in direct sunlight.
17. Use only sealed zip bags or vacuum bags when cooking.
Do not use plastic wrap.
18. The cooker requires a 4.25” (11cm) deep pot or container
with a minimum capacity of 2.64 gallons (10 liters).
19. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Sous-Vide
Cooker and thank you for choosing MegaChef!
The sous-vide immersion circulation cooker brings
professional cooking techniques to your home.
It offers complete control over the cooking
process,unmatched by other cooking techniques. With
the digital touchscreen, you can quickly and easily set
the desired cooking temperature and time for precise
doneness, every time. Using a vacuum-sealed bag will
allow for ultimate moisture retention, ensuring perfect
texture and tenderness from edge to edge.
You can use the Megachef Sous-Vide Cooker to cook
meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, desserts and so
much more.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
ABOUT YOUR SOUS-VIDE COOKER

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1. Touchscreen Control Panel
2. Scroll Wheel
3. Stainless Steel Pump
Housing
4. Heang Element
5. Removable Pump Cap
6. Adjustable Ring Clip
7. Tightening Screw
PARTS IDENTIFICATION

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CHANGING TEMPERATURE UNITS
Press and hold the button until a letter appears on
the digital screen (F or C) to toggle between Fahrenheit
and Celsius temperature units.
CALIBRATING THE TEMPERATURE
The temperature sensor on the cooker is extremely
accurate and is calibrated at the factory. However,
if you want the readings on the cooker to match that
of your thermometer, perform the following steps to
recalibrate the cooker.
1. Determine the difference between the temperature
reading on the cooker and the temperature reading
on your thermometer. You can change the cooker’s
reading by up to ±49.8°F (9.9°C).
2. Press and hold the button for about 5 seconds.
The display will show 0.0°
3. Using the scroll wheel, scroll up or down to add or
subtract up to 49.8°F (9.9°C).
SETUP

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SETTING THE TIMER
1. Press the button. The hours value will start blinking
on the display to indicate that it can now be
adjusted.
2. Using the scroll wheel, scroll up or down to set the
desired hour value (from 0 to 99 hours).
3. Press the button to save the value selected
and adjust the minutes. The minutes value will start
blinking on the display to indicate that it can now
be adjusted.
4. Using the scroll wheel, scroll up or down to set the
desired hour value (from 0 to 59 minutes).
5. Press the button to confirm. The button and
scroll wheel will blink and a beep will indicate that
the timer has been properly set. The timer will start
counting down once the set temperature has been
reached.
4. Press the button to save the set value.

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1. Twist the pump cap clockwise to unlock it from the
pump housing.
2. Position the openings on the side of the pump cap
as desired. Insert the retaining tabs into the pump
housing slots, then turn the cap counterclockwise to
lock it in place.
The cooker can circulate water in a clockwise or
counterclockwise direction. Additionally, it can be set
to direct the output of the pump into the side of the
container, to protect delicate foods, such as eggs or
salmon, or to prevent the water jet from being blocked
by food.
SETTING THE FLOW DIRECTION

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1. Ensure that the cooker is unplugged from the power
source.
2. Install the adjustable ring clip (6) on the side of your
pot or container, then clamp it firmly in place with the
tightening screw.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3. Insert the cooker into the adjustable ring clip (6).
4. Fill the pot with water to any level between the MIN
and MAX lines located on the pump housing (3).
5. Place the pot/container near an AC power outlet.
Do not place the pot/container on a stove or other
heat source.
6. Plug the cooker into the nearby AC power outlet.
7. Press the button on the control panel (1), then
use the scroll wheel (2) to set to target temperature.

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8. The bottom display will show the set temperature, the
top display will show the actual temperature of the
water in the pot.
9. Set the timer if desired.
10.Press the button to start the cooking process.
The appliance will beep to indicate the start of the
cooking process.
11.Once the water reaches the target temperature,
gently place the food, sealed inside of a vacuum
bag, into the water
12.When cooking is complete, press the button to
stop the process and carefully remove the food bag
from the water.
PLEASE NOTE : Setting and operating the cooker will be
unavailable the water level is below the MIN mark.

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CAUTION: HOT WATER & UNIT, RISK OF SCALDING: USE
TONGS OR LONG UTENSIL TO REMOVE THE VACUUM
SEALED FOOD BAG FROM THE WATER. DO NOT TOUCH THE
PUMP HOUSING UNTIL THE UNIT HAS COOLED DOWN.

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1. Turn the pump housing (7) counter-clockwise to
unlock it from the cooker body, then pull down to
remove it.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
2. Turn the pump cap (5) clockwise to unlock it from the
pump housing, then pull down to remove it.
3. Clean the pump housing and the pump cap in a
dishwasher or sink.
4. To clean the heating coil, pump shaft, and sensor
(non-removable) use dish soap and a soft toothbrush,
then rinse under running water. Ensure that only the
metal parts are exposed to water. Do not expose the
upper part of the cooker to water.
5. Allow all parts to fully dry before reassembling.

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5. To reattach the pump housing to the cooker body,
ensure that the dimple above the MAX line aligns
with the right side of the cooker body (FIG. 2).
6. Turn the pump housing clockwise so that the dimple
above the MAX line aligns with the arrow on the
cooker body (FIG. 3).
FIG. 1 FIG. 2

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TROUBLESHOOTING
• THE COOKER WHISTLES
This totally normal as it is caused by the motor, propeller
and cooling fan.
• THE COOKER MAKES A GRINDING NOISE
The stainless steel pump housing is loose. Turn off
the cooker, wait until it cools, then secure the pump
housing in place.
If the sound persists, the pump shaft may have been
bent. Remove the pump cap, then push the propeller
to the center.
• THE COOKER HISSES/MAKES A BUBBLING AND/OR
SWISHING NOISE
Check that the water level is between the MIN and MAX
marks. Refill the pot as necessary.
• THE CIRCULATION OF THE WATER IS BREAKING THE FISH
FILLETS OR EGGS
Reposition the pump cap to direct the water jet towards
the opposite, away from the food.

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SPECIFICATIONS
• THE CONTROL PANEL /SCROLL WHEEL LIGHTS
BLINK DURING OPERATION
This is normal
THERMAL POWER 800W
MINIMUM TEMPERATURE 41°F (5°C)
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE 212°F (100°C)
TEMPERATURE STABILITY ±1%
MINIMUM WATER DEPTH 4.25” (11 CM)
MINIMUM BATH SIZE 2.6 GALLONS (10L)
MAXIMUM BATH SIZE 4 GALLONS (15L)
PUMP VOLUME 2.25 GALLONS/MIN
(8.5 L / MIN)
INPUT POWER 110 ~ 120 V AC
60 Hz
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