PolyScience Sous Vide PROFESSIONAL CREATIVE Series User manual

USER’S GUIDE
PRECISE TEMPERATURE COOKING SYSTEM™

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1. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
2. Do not operate this Circulator with a damaged power cord or
plug, or if it has been dropped, damaged, or malfunctions.
Return the Circulator to PolyScience for examination and/or
repair.
3. Do not let power cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the
edge of table or counter.
4. Unplug from electrical outlet when not in use.
5. To avoid the possibility of personal injury, always unplug the
Circulator from the electrical outlet before cleaning the unit.
6. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, submerse only
Contents
Important Safeguards
Introduction
Advantages of Sous Vide Cooking
Features & Benefits
Controls & Components
Quick-Start
Set-up
Day-to-Day Operation
Loss of Power
Cleaning & Storage
Troubleshooting
Disposal
Warranty
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Important Safeguards
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
the heater/pump portion of this Circulator in liquid. The
maximum submersion depth is indicated on the housing of
the unit. If the Circulator or power cord falls into liquid, unplug
the power cord from the electrical outlet immediately. DO
NOT REACH INTO THE LIQUID.

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7. Do not use an extension cord with this Circulator.
8. This Circulator is intended for indoor use only; do not use
outdoors.
9. Do not let this Circulator come in direct contact with food. All
foods to be prepared with this Circulator should be placed in
FDA approved boilable bags.
10. Carefully review the safety section in included literature.
11. This appliance should not be used by children. To avoid
accidental injury, close supervision is necessary when this
appliance is used where children may be present.
12. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or
flammable fumes.
13. Never operate the Circulator without the pump/heater
housing cover securely in place.
14. Do not use this Circulator for other than the intended use of
preparing foods.
15. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
16. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
17. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
18. To disconnect, turn any control to “off,” then remove plug
from wall outlet.
19. Household use only.
20. 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.
21. Read all instructions carefully.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:This Circulator is equipped with a
grounded power cord. Connect the appliance only
to earthed (grounded) power sockets with residual
current devices (PCD). Do not use the appliance
if the grounding prong on the plug is missing or
damaged or with a grounding adapter. Contact a
qualified electrician if the plug does not fit into the
electrical outlet you intend on using.
CAUTION: COUNTERTOP PROTECTION
Some countertop materials may not be able to
withstand the prolonged exposure to heat required
for sous vide cooking. To safeguard against damage
to your countertop, PolyScience recommends that
you always place your cooking vessel on a trivet or
other insulating material before you begin heating the
cooking liquid.
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CAUTION: Your Sous Vide Professional is also
equipped with a float switch that disables the heater
and pump in the event that the liquid level in the
cooking vessel drops too low. If the Circulator will not
restart once a proper liquid level is restored, the unit
must be sent back to PolyScience.
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CAUTION: Your Sous Vide Professional is equipped
with an automatic over-temperature safety that will
disable the heater in the event of a heater fault. If
this safety cannot be reset, the unit must be sent
back to PolyScience.
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• Significantly reduces shrinkage when cooking meats, fish,
or poultry.
• Because food is vacuum sealed in a pouch, nutrients, flavors,
and fat cannot escape as it does with other cooking methods.
Sous vide cooking requires less fat and oil, making healthier
meals. It also generally reduces the amount of seasoning
(except salt) required.
• Once you place the food in the cooking bath, you can leave it
to cook and tend to other kitchen tasks.
• Once you’ve established the desired cooking temperature
and time for a sous vide dish, you can repeat it exactly every
time.
• Sous vide cooking produces textural qualities that cannot be
achieved with other cooking techniques.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the PolyScience Sous Vide Professional
Thermal Circulator. Properly cared for, it will provide you with
the precise and reliable temperature control you need for low
temperature sous vide cooking.
We recommend that you begin using your Circulator immediately
to confirm that it is operating properly. In the unlikely event
that the unit was damaged during shipping or does not operate
properly, contact:
PolyScience
6600 W. Touhy Avenue
Niles, IL 60714 USA
Phone:
Email:
1.800.229.7569
1.847.647.0611
[email protected]
Be sure to activate your new Sous Vide Professional warranty at
www.cuisinetechnology.com/activate
Advantages of Sous Vide Cooking

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• Extremely easy to use.
• Exceptionally precise – maintains sous vide cooking
temperatures up to 210°F / 99°C with ±0.1°F / ±0.07°C
stability.
• Easy to monitor – extra-large LCD lets you view cooking
temperature at a glance.
• Consistent – circulating pump keeps liquid temperature
throughout the cooking bath uniform, helping ensure that
individual portions cook evenly and at the same rate.
• Flexible – clamps securely to stockpots, hotel pans, and other
cooking vessels; turns vessels up to 20 liters / 21 quarts into
a sous vide bath.
• Integrated – fully enclosed housing prevents cooking pouches
from direct contact with pump and heater, yet removes easily
for inspection and cleaning.
• Sturdy – impact resistant construction stands up to day in,
day out use.
• Compact – stores easily in a drawer or cabinet when not in
use.
Your PolyScience Sous Vide Professional Thermal Circulator
combines design innovation with highly intuitive operation to
deliver convenient and accurate temperature control for sous vide
cooking. Here are some of the features that make the Sous Vide
Professional so kitchen friendly:
Features & Benefits

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Backlit Display
Controls & Components
Run Button
Stop Button
Increase Value Button
Decrease Value Button
Menu Button
Cover
Plate for Over-
Temperature
Safety Reset
Button
Maximum
Liquid Level
Line
Minimum
Liquid Level
Line
Front Flow
Port

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Power Switch
Power Cord
Mounting Clamp
Removable Heater/
Pump Access Cover
Rear Flow Port
Heating
Actual
Cooking Liquid
Temperature
Temperature Set
Point
Circulating Countdown
Timer

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1Attach your Sous Vide Professional to
the cooking vessel
2
Fill the vessel with
tap water and cover
with plastic wrap or
lid
3Connect the power cord to an electrical
outlet
4Turn the Sous Vide
Professional “ON”
5Press the Menu button to access the
set point menu
Quick-Start
See Set-up for additional information.
Menu
Button

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Increase
and
Decrease
Value
Buttons
Run
Button
6Enter desired
cooking temperature
7Press the RUN
button

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CAUTION: The water
level in the cooking vessel
will rise as food is added.
Be sure to allow for this
displacement when placing
liquid in the vessel.
WARNING: Make certain that the electrical outlet is
the same voltage and frequency as your Circulator.
The correct voltage and frequency are indicated on
a label on the back of the unit. The use of extension
cords is not recommended.
1. Attach the Circulator to the cooking vessel (not included). The
mounting clamp on the back of the unit will mount it securely
to both flat and rounded vessel walls. Allow a minimum of 0.5
inch / 1.3 cm clearance between the bottom of the Circulator
housing and the bottom of the cooking vessel.
2. Add water to the cooking vessel. The depth of the liquid in
the cooking vessel should be kept somewhere between the
“Maximum” and “Minimum” liquid level lines embossed on the
heater/pump housing.
Set-Up
Your Sous Vide Professional Thermal Circulator is easy to set up.
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3. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Maximum
Minimum
Always keep the
cooking liquid at
proper level

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4. Place the power switch on the rear of the unit in the
“ON” position. The LCD will light and the actual set point
temperature (in °F) will appear on the display.
Increase
Value Button
Decrease
Value Button
Menu Button
Run
Button
Stop
Button
You are now ready to begin cooking with your Sous Vide
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Place the power switch on the rear of the unit in the “ON”
position.
All characters/symbols on the LCD will momentarily light,
after which the actual and set point temperature (in °F) will be
displayed. The Circulator is now in the Standby mode.
Turning the Unit ON
Day-to-Day Operation
Circulating
Heating
Actual Cooking
Liquid Temperature
Temperature
Set Point
To begin cooking, press . To set the cooking temperature or
timer, press .

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Setting Cooking Temperature
Cooking temperature may be set and displayed in either °F or °C.
IMPORTANT: Always allow the cooking liquid to
reach the set point temperature before adding the
sous vide cooking pouches to the cooking vessel. For
optimal heating and performance, cover the cooking
vessel with plastic wrap or a lid (DO NOT COVER
THE CIRCULATOR).
IMPORTANT: The cooking temperature cannot be
set while the Circulator is heating or circulating the
cooking liquid. You must first place it in Standby by
pressing .
To select °F, press once; the word “SET”
will be lit to the left of the current cooking
temperature. Press or hold or until the
desired cooking temperature is displayed.
Press to start cooking at that
temperature.
To select °C, press three times; the word
“SET” will be lit to the left of the current
cooking temperature. Press or hold or
until the desired cooking temperature is
displayed. Press to start cooking at that
temperature.
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The remaining cooking time and the set point will appear
alternately on the display. When the set cooking time has
elapsed, the Circulator will beep three times, go silent for 15-20
seconds, and then repeat. The Circulator will continue circulating
the cooking liquid and maintaining it at the set point temperature
until is pressed; this also resets the timer.
Your Sous Vide Professional Thermal Circulator has a built-in
timer that can be set for cooking times from 5 minutes to 99
hours. The factory default is 24:00 hours.
To set the timer, press twice; the word “SET” will be lit next to
the current cooking time. Press or hold or until the desired
cooking time is displayed. Press to begin cooking.
Using the Timer
Temperature
Set Point Timer
TIP: Always allow the cooking liquid to reach the set point
temperature before setting the timer. This will help ensure that
the food is cooked at the desired temperature for the desired
length of time.
IMPORTANT: The timer cannot be set while the
Circulator is heating or circulating the cooking liquid.
You must first place it in Standby by pressing .
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WARNING: To avoid the potential for burns, allow
the Circulator to cool to room temperature before
removing it from the cooking vessel.
CAUTION: Never immerse the Circulator’s controls
or display in water or other liquids or place under
running water. Do not clean the unit in a dishwasher.
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Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service
representative.
In the event that electrical power is disrupted during use, your
Circulator will begin operating automatically when power is
restored, with temperature displayed in °F and the timer set for
24:00 hours.
Routine Cleaning
Loss of Power
Cleaning & Storage
Always clean and dry your Sous Vide Professional Thermal
Circulator completely before storing. Be sure to protect it from
contact with equipment or other objects that could damage the
digital display.
Turn the Circulator OFF by pressing and placing the power
switch on the rear of the unit in the OFF position. Unplug the
power cord from the electrical outlet.
Keeping the unit upright, wipe the housing with a clean damp
cloth or sponge. Do not use abrasive cleaners as these could
scratch the housing or LCD readout.
Should the Circulator’s immersed components become coated
with grease or other residue due to a cooking pouch leak or
break, run the unit in clean water containing a small amount of
non-sudsing dishwasher detergent for about 10 minutes at
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Removing Mineral or Scale Deposits
Depending on the frequency of use and the hardness of your
water, scale and minerals may build up on your Circulator’s
heater element and pump impeller. These components should
be inspected periodically for such deposits by removing the
protective cover on the bottom rear of the unit. The cover is held
in place with two Phillips head fasteners.
Should cleaning become necessary, run the Circulator in either a
15% white vinegar in water solution or a 10% food-safe calcium/
lime/rust remover in water solution at 140°F / 60°C until the scale
is removed. Dry thoroughly when done.
Heater Element
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Circulator won’t heat. Check to see if the heat symbol ( ) is
flashing.
If symbol is flashing and you are cooking at higher temperatures
or using larger cooking vessels, cover the vessel with plastic
wrap or a lid (DO NOT COVER CIRCULATOR).
If symbol is not flashing, (1) verify that the Circulator is in the Run
mode ( lit) and (2) that the set point temperature is higher than
the cooking liquid temperature.
Turn the Circulator OFF by pressing and placing the power
switch on the rear of the unit in the OFF position. Unplug the
power cord from the electrical outlet.
Removing Food Debris
In the unlikely event that food or other debris becomes lodged in
the heater element or pump impeller, these components can be
fully accessed by removing the protective cover on the bottom
rear of the unit. This cover is held in place with two Phillips head
fasteners.
Use a soft brush to remove any lodged particles. If necessary,
soak in clean water to soften before brushing. DO NOT use hard
utensils or abrasive pads to remove trapped food debris.
Food does not cook uniformly. The food portions are not equal
in size and/or the liquid-to-food ratio is too low.
Troubleshooting
Displayed liquid temperature greatly exceeds set point
temperature. Check bottom of the Circulator and/or front and
rear outlet ports for blockages and clear as required. If that does
not correct the problem, turn power to the Circulator OFF and
then back ON. If problem persists, the temperature sensor may
be defective and require service.
WARNING: To avoid the potential for burns, allow
the Circulator to cool to room temperature before
removing it from the cooking vessel.
WARNING: Never operate your Circulator without the
protective cover in place.
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1. Place the power switch on the rear of the unit in the OFF
position.
2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
3. Allow the liquid in the cooking vessel to cool.
4. Remove the plate covering the red reset button.
5. Press the red reset button.
6. Replace the cover plate.
7. Restore power to the unit.
8. Press .
Cooking liquid is circulating, but the circulating icon ( )
is not lit. This is generally an indication that the Circulator’s
automatic over-temperature safety has been activated due to
over-heating, but could be due to a momentary problem with
electronics. Turn power to the Circulator OFF and then back
ON. If problem persists, allow the cooking liquid to cool and then
reset the safety (see Resetting the over-temperature safety, see
below).
E01 appears on the display. This indicates that the water level
is too low. Fill the cooking vessel until the water level is above
the MIN liquid level mark on the Circulator’s housing and then
turn power to the unit OFF and then back ON.
Digital display is blank. Verify that the power cord is plugged
into an operating electrical outlet and that the power switch
on the rear of the Circulator is in the ON position. Check for
problems with the main electrical power supply (tripped circuit
breaker, etc.).
Resetting the over-temperature safety. The Circulator’s
automatic over-temperature safety removes power from the
unit whenever the liquid temperature exceeds a factory set
temperature. This safety reset follows:
If the problem persists, contact PolyScience.
Reset Button