Roots & Harvest 1566 Parts list manual
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IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION PLEASE READ
FILL OUT AND RETURN ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD
THIS WARRANTY COVERS:
Roots And Harvest® 1566- Black Garlic Multi-Purpose Fermenter
THE WARRANTY IS EXTENDED TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER ONLY
WARRANTY DURATION: This product is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase
date. EACH UNIT COMES WITH A WARRANTY CARD, WHICH MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY AND RETURNED
IMMEDIATELY, WITH A COPY OF THE PURCHASING RECEIPT. FAILURE TO RETURN YOUR WARRANTY CARD WILL LIMIT
WARRANTY TO 90 DAYS WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
WARRANTY COVERAGE: This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship. The warranty is void if the product
has been damaged by accident, misuse, neglect, modication or improper service or repairs by unauthorized personnel. It is also
void if damaged in shipment or by other causes not arising out of defects in the materials or workmanship. This warranty does not
extend to any units which have been in violation of written instructions furnished. This warranty covers only the product and its
specic parts, not food or other products processed in it.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS: This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied, and no representative or person is
authorized to assume any other liability in connection with the sale of our products. There shall be no claims for defects or failure of
performance under any theory of sort, contract or commercial law including, but not limited to negligence, gross negligence, strict
liability or breach of contract.The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons, things or animals arising from the
failure to comply with the norms contained in this manual.The manufacturer reserves the right to make modications at anytime to
the models while maintaining the main characteristics described herein.The manufacturer also declines all responsibility for any
errors in compiling this manual.
WARRANTY PERFORMANCE: During the warranty period, a product with a defect will either be repaired or replaced after the
product has been inspected by a Roots and Harvest Service Technician. ROOTS AND HARVEST RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE
WARRANTY PERFORMANCE OR PRODUCT EVALUATION UNLESSTHE ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT ORTHE WARRANTY CARD IS ON FILE. The
repaired product will be in warranty for the balance of the warranty period. No charge will be made for such repair or replacement.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: If any parts are missing or defective, please contact our Customer Service Department for assistance at
877-509-3457 (M-F 8:30am to 4:30pm EST). DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE WHERE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED. Roots
and Harvest is not responsible for, or will not cover under warranty, missing or damaged parts on discounted/clearance, resale or
nal sale items where the seller may not be able to guarantee full functionality or completeness of the unit.
ROOTS AND HARVEST MERCHANDISE RETURN POLICY WARRANTY SERVICE: To obtain service under terms of this warranty,
please contact us at 877-509-3457 to obtain authorization prior to returning the merchandise. No merchandise will be accepted
without prior authorization. Prior to returning the product for warranty repair the product must be thoroughly cleaned and free from
any food particles or other debris. Failure of the purchaser to comply with this standard may result in the unit being returned
without repair. In some cases, a $50 cleaning surcharge may apply. Please return the product prepaid in the original packaging if
possible, enclose a copy of your receipt, (keep a copy of your proof-of-purchase for your records) and include a written explanation of
the issue. Ship to Roots and Harvest, 4440 Muhlhauser Road, Suite 300, West Chester, OH 45011. Roots and Harvest is not responsible
for damage incurred in shipping, make certain to pack product properly. Return shipping charges are the responsibility of the
purchaser. Packages returned to Roots and Harvest should be insured for the value of the product to cover any damages that may
occur during shipping.
Revised May 25, 2020
BLACK GARLIC MULTI-PURPOSE
FERMENTER
USE & MAINTENANCE
#1566
CAUTION
1 YEAR
WARRANTY
Use extreme caution when opening the lid during or after cooking.
Hot steam will escape and may cause scalding.
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GENERAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION
Save these instructions.
1. It is important to read and understand all of the instructions and safeguards prior to use.
2. The manufacturer declines any responsibility in the case of improper use of this product. Improper use of this product voids
the warranty.
3. Tie back loose hair and clothing. Roll up long sleeves. Remove neck ties, rings, watches, bracelets or other jewelry before
operating the appliance.
4. Use appliance only on a level, stable surface to prevent tipping. Never move appliance while in use.
5. Use the appliance with supplied accessories only. Warning: the use of accessories or attachments not recommended or sold by the
manufacture may cause injury, damage to personal property and may void your warranty.
6. Always ensure the appliance is properly assembled and safely set up before use.
7. Always make sure the outside of the inner cooking pot is dry prior to use. If inner cooking pot is returned to the appliance
wet, damage to the appliance my occur or the appliance may malfunction.
8. Caution: This appliance is not recommended for use near or by children or persons with certain disabilities. Set up and store the
appliance in a secure dry location out of reach of children.
9. Do not attempt to disable any of the safety features that are in place. They are there for your safety.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter-top or near heat or open ame.
11. Do not operate it with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return
the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
12. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
13. During the fermentation stage you may see steam coming from the vents in the lid. This is normal. Do not cover, touch or obstruct
the steam vents.
14. Failure to follow warnings and a safety information could result in death serious bodily injury and or property loss.
15. Indoor use only. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, never immerse the device, cord or plug in water and do not expose
the deice to rain or moisture. Warning: In the event the device should fall into water, remove the plug from the wall socket before
attempting to remove the unit for the water. If submergence occurs, have the appliance examined by an authorized technician
before use.
16. Keep the area around the appliance clear of material that can burn.
17. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered work benches and dark work areas may cause accidents or injury.
18. The appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use and not for commercial purpose.
19. The appliance must be connected to 110/120vt AC electric supply only. Ensure the power cord is well connected to the the power
inlet of the appliance.
20. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will t in a
polarized outlet one way. If the plug doesn't t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied
electrician. DO NOT modify the plug in any way.
21. Thoroughly hand-wash all appliance parts and wipe down the exterior with warm soapy water prior to use. Dry thoroughly. Not
dishwasher safe. Discoloration may occur.
22. Turn appliance OFF, then unplug from the outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning.
To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
23. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking o parts and before cleaning
and storing the appliance.
24. Use extreme caution when opening the lid during or after cooking. Hot steam will escape and may cause scalding.
25. Warning: Do not use while under the inuence of alcohol or prescription or non-prescription drugs as these may impair user’s
ability to properly assemble or safely operate the appliance.
26. Warning: The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that could occur. It must be understood by the operator that common-sense must be used.
27. WARNING: To avoid dangers of suocation, keep all plastic bags away from babies and children.
28. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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CLEANING
DEFAULT TIMES AND TEMPERATURES
FUNCTION
Solo Garlic
Garlic
Yogurt/Natto
Enzyme/Sweet Wine
Drying/Heat Preservation
Simmer/Disinfection
Time
Temp
Function
Cancel
9 Days/76˚C
9 Days/75˚C
6 Hours/39˚C
2 Days/26˚C
2 Hours/60˚C
2 Hours/86˚C
TIME/TEMPERATURE COMMENT
• If the time is set to 6, 7 or 8 days, the default temperature is
77˚C, temperature range is 75-76-77-78-79.
• If the time is set to 9 or 10 day, the default temperature
is 76˚CTemperature range is 74-75-76-77-78.
• If the time is set to 11 or 12 days, the default temperature
is 75˚C, temperature range is 73-74-75-76-77.
• If the time is set to 6 or 7 or 8 days, the default temperature
is 76˚C, temperature range is 74-75-76-77-78.
• If the time is set to 9 or 10 days, the default temperature is
75˚C, temperature range is 73-74-75-76-77.
• If the time is set to 11 or 12 days, the default temperature is
74˚C, temperature range is 72-73-74-75-76.
• Time range (4 Hours to 24 Hours):
6—8—10—12—14—16—18—20—22—24—
4—6…
• Temperature range (33˚C to 45˚C):
39—41—43—45—33—35—37—39—41
• Yogurt recommended 6-12 hours, according to the weather
and amount of food, Can be adjusted as appropriate.
Natto recommended 12-24 hours, according to the weather
and amount of food, Can be adjusted as appropriate.
• Time range (2 Days to 12 Days):
2—3—4—5—6—7—8—9—10—11—12—2—3
• Temperature range (22˚C to 38˚C):
26—28—30—32—34—36—38—22—24
• Time range (2 Hours to 72 Hours):
2—4—6—8—10—12—14—16—18—20—22...
72—2—4……
• Temperature range (46˚C to 74˚C):
60—62—64—66—68—70—72—74—
46—48—50—52—54—56—58—60……
• Time range (2 Hours to 72 Hours):
2—4—6—8—10—12—14—16—18—20—
22…72—2—4…
• Temperature range (78˚C to 90˚C):
86—88—90—78—80—82—84—86—
88—90—78…
Adjust the time.
Adjust the temperature.
Choose the function you need.
Cancel any function by holding the button 3 seconds.
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This is a multifunctional automatic intelligent fermenter that will assist you in making black garlic, yogurt, kimchi,
sweet rice, fruit wine, and natto. It is also helpful in disinfecting non plastic household goods.
Electric Fermenter features:
• A surround heater which enables uniform heating to ensure constant temperature with minimal heat loss to
reduce energy consumption.
• Unique intelligent functions. It can be selected for fermentation time 6-12 days (1444-288 hours). The
fermentation temperature can be set to meet dierent taste eects and dierent time requirements.
• Unique drying function. For the garlic with heavy water and extra-large garlic which may be more wet, black
garlic can be dried to improve the fermentation eect.
• Cage like structure for garlic fermentation. The cage allows for good air circulation and uniform temperature and
is easy to use. The cage can hold and ferment approximately 3 lbs. of garlic at a time.
• The inner pot liner helps to keep the temperature uniform and is easy to use and remove for cleaning.
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Remove all items from packaging. Thoroughly wash all removeable parts in hot soapy water and dry thoroughly. Do not put the
inner bowl in the dishwasher, it is made of aluminum and will oxidize. Wipe appliance down with a soapy damp cloth. Do not
use abrasive cleansers. Inspect the appliance. Check to make sure there is not any debris in the inner tank or on the bottom of
the pot. If there is be sure to remove it before use. Wash and thoroughly dry inner pot and cage before replacing in the
machine. After inserting the inner pot rotate it left and right to ensure that It is properly seated in place.
Firmly insert the power cord into the power inlet on the back of the appliance. Plug the other end of the plug into the wall
outlet. Unit will beep when power is received. The unit beeps and display shows 888 press the function button to get to desired
function. Light will switch from each function as you press function button. NOTE: If the display is not showing 888 then the
machine is in memory function and you must press and hold the cancel button for 3 seconds to reset the machine.
After each use power o and clean the inner cover and the seal/gasket on the cover. Wipe with a soft cloth, do not use metal
brush or other abrasive cleaner or tools. The liner/bowl and the cage should be removed for cleaning. The liner and
stainless-steel cage must be wiped dry before it is placed in the appliance. Do no soak the machine in water or rinse with water
or other liquid. Always turn o the unit and unplug from power source prior to cleaning or maintenance.
PRIOR TO USE
1 Handle
2 Cover open button
3 Digital Display
4 Function Panel
5 Power Socket Inlet
6 Cooking/disinfection indicator light
7 Garlic indicator light
8 Solo Garlic indicator light
9 Time Setting Button
10 Function Button
11 Drying/insulation Indicator light
12 Yogurt, Heating, Natto Indicator Light
13 Rice, FruitWine Indicator Light
14 Temperature Button
15 Enter/Cancel Button
16 Inner Pot
17 Garlic Cage
18 Power Cord
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CAUTION
CLEANING
CAUTION
Turn appliance OFF, then unplug from the outlet when not in use, before assembling or
disassembling parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet.
Never pull from the power cord.
Use extreme caution when opening the lid during or after cooking.
Hot steam will escape and may cause scalding.
CAUTION
Always make sure the outside of the inner cooking pot is dry prior to use. If inner cooking
pot is returned to the appliance wet, damage to the appliance my occur or the
appliance may malfunction.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
BLACK GARLIC
FOOD MAKING
Prior to each ferment you will need to have your recipe and culture or spores required to ferment your product. Follow
your recipe for preparing the item and then use the multi- purpose fermenter to ferment or heat the product.
Prior to any function, sterilize the inner tank and any utensils that will be used for making your fermentation. You can
do this by using the disinfection feature or sterilize in boiling in water for about 1 minute and then wipe bowl or
cups dry.
Automatic timing function and power failure function: The fermenter has long working hours and automatic time
function. Long term power failure memory function, if the power is cut o, then the fermenter will suspend work, after power
is restored the fermenter will automatically continue to work, no need to worry about accidental power outage. Please do not
power o frequently during the fermentation or open the lid frequently or for long periods of time, and don’t press the cancel
button when fermentation is working.
To begin: Plug the fermenter into the power supply, the display will show 888, the fermenter is on the standby. If the display
doesn’t show 888, it may be that the fermenter is in memory mode, press and hold the ENTER/CANCEL button for 2-3 seconds to
cancel the memory and the display will show 888. Press the FUNCTION button (within 15 seconds) to select the desired mode.
Pressing FUNCTION button will scroll though all available modes: SOLO GARLIC, GARLIC, YOGURT/NATTO,ENZYME/SWEET
WINE, DRYING/HEAT PRESERVATION, SIMMER/DISINFECTION. When you come to the desired function, if you want to
change the time and temperature, pressing the TIME and TEMP button to adjust time and temp for your function choice. To
adjust time and temperature these buttons must be pressed within 15 seconds of selecting the function to be used. The
fermenter has default time and temperature for each function, you can use it directly if you don’t want to change time and
temperature. After the function is selected, you can press ENTER/CANCEL to start immediately or let the machine start
automatically after 15 seconds, do not hold in the ENTER/CANCEL button (holding in the button will cancel all functions and put
the unit into standby). When the fermenter is working the indicator light will ash and the display will cycle to display
remaining fermentation time in days (indicated by “d”), then hours, then actual working temperature (in Celsius). Press and
hold the ENTER/CANCEL button for 2-3 seconds in the working mode to cancel all functions and reset the machine. This will
put the fermenter in stand by and will auto shut down after 5 minutes. When the fermentation is complete, the display will
show 000 and temperature and alternate between them, and makes 3 sounds every 10 minutes. After 2 hours, the fermentation
will shut down automatically.
Disinfection function: Disinfection can be used for high temperature sterilization for household goods (excluding plastics)
Cooking/disinfecting function: Enter the cooking disinfecting function by pressing the function button the indicator light
illuminates when function is selected and digital display will default to 6 hours. Press the time button to adjust length to time
for this setting. You can also press the temperature button continuously to adjust the temperature. The tools required for the
fermentation operation can be sterilized in the liner/bowl of the machine for 1 hour. Plastic tools are not recommended for
disinfection, high temperature may melt the plastic.
HOW TO USE WARNING!
Note: Fermentation of garlic has a strong smell. You may want to consider placement of your fermenter to keep
odor at a minimum in the house.
This machine has a cage like frame for holding garlic. The structure allows for good air circulation and uniform temperature. It
can be removed for cleaning. The cage will hold 3-4 lbs. of garlic. For best results ll the cage and shake it to settle the garlic.
Note: It is suggested you keep notes of pounds of garlic used time and temperature so to remember next time
what worked and what could be done better.
1. Choose fresh garlic or solo garlic, no peeling, no need to clean. As Figure 1, you can cut o the end of the garlic.
2. Fill the cage with 3-4 lbs. of garlic and close the door of the cage. Shake to settle and even out the garlic. It is better to ll
the cage, the ferment will do better with more garlic.
3. With the inner liner bowl already installed put the cage into the fermenter and close and lock the lid
4. Set the machine to garlic function (adjust time and temp as desired). After the fermentation complete, the machine will
automatically turn o and will beep to indicate fermentation is complete.
The rst time you make black garlic set it to 7 days. Open the fermenter 5-6 days in and take one out and taste it. If you think it
tastes good, fermentation is complete. It is possible to end the fermentation in advance. If it is not fermented enough, let
ferment for the remaining time. If you want to eat some dry, you can dry for another 1-2 days. The longer the time, the higher
the temperature the dryer the black garlic will be. Excessive fermentation will be too dry and bitter. But if your fermentation is
too short or at too low temperature, the garlic may not be black and will be wet and sour. Generally, it is best to ferment for
the full default time at the default temperature, but both time and temperature can be adjusted according to your preference.
If you nd after you fermented the garlic is still wet and the center is not black you can ferment again for 1-2 more days or you
can dry using the drying function. 6-48 hours can be chosen. When drying the lid does not need to be fastened, it is best to
leave a gap so the humidity can escape and the drying eect will be better.
When making black garlic the fermentation will be better if you ll the cage completely with garlic too few garlic will not
ferment well. 3-4.5 lbs. (1.5-2 kg) of garlic is best.
After black garlic process is complete it can be eaten but avor is at its best after it has been stored for 5-10 days. Shelf life of
black garlic stored in a container is about 1 months if refrigerated and sealed shelf life is extended to about 3 months.
No Power. No lights. Power is not connected
Power on, buttons do not
work Process is working or is in power
o memory
Display code, alarm Working complete, prompt
Power on, no display or no
heating Machine is broken
Display not working Machine is broken
Check that both ends of the power
cord are securely plugged into the
unit and the power outlet.
Press the Cancel button for several
seconds to cancel the program and
reset the machine.
Press the cancel button to cancel
the program
Maintenance
Press and hold the cancel button,
no change then machine is broken.
PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION
CAUTION
Be extra careful when opening the lid of the fermenter contents will be hot and hot air will
escape and may cause burns.
Fermentation of garlic has a strong smell. You may want to consider placement
of your fermenter to keep odor to a minimum in the house.
