Sensio CRUX User manual

Sous Vide Professional Style Cooker
Instruction Manual
Styled for Life
Designed & Engineered in New York City
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Important Safeguards................................................................................................................4-6
Additional Important Safeguards..........................................................................................7-8
Grounded 3-Conductor Plug.......................................................................................................8
Notes on the Cord ............................................................................................................................8
Plasticizer Warning...........................................................................................................................9
Electric Power.....................................................................................................................................9
Life is Busy...........................................................................................................................................9
Getting to Know Your CRUX Sous Vide Cooker ...............................................................10
LED Display with Touchscreen Digital Controls ................................................................. 11
Start Up Guide with Temperature and Time Chart ....................................................12-17
Before Using for the First Time ................................................................................................ 18
Sous Vide Assembly...................................................................................................................... 19
Operating Instructions........................................................................................................... 20-21
Auto Shut-Off ................................................................................................................................... 21
Hints & Tips for Sous Vide Cooking....................................................................................... 22
USDA Cooking Guidelines.......................................................................................................... 23
User Maintenance Instructions................................................................................................. 23
Care & Cleaning Instructions .................................................................................................... 23
Descaling ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Storing Instructions....................................................................................................................... 24
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................. 25
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................26-27
Table of Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. CAUTION: The heating elements and removable stainless steel
sleeve get hot during and after use. Do not touch any metal surface.
The cooking container, water bath, and food pouches get hot
during use. Use oven mitts or tongs when handling. Allow the Sous
Vide Cooker to cool before emptying the water bath.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord or plugs
in water or other liquid.
4. 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.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
Bring it to a qualified technician for examination, repair or for
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
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8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
12. To disconnect, press the START/STOP button, then remove plug
from wall outlet.
13. The Sous Vide Cooker is used to cook food only. Do not use
appliance for other than intended use.
14. This Sous Vide Cooker is not intended to be operated by means of
an external timer or separate remote control system
15. Never immerse the Sous Vide Cooker beyond the MAX water level
mark. DO NOT immerse the LED display or handle. If the Sous Vide
Cooker or any of these areas is submerged, immediately unplug the
unit and contact customer service for assistance.
16. Food should be sealed in quality, heavy-duty zippered bags, special
sous vide bags or canning jars before cooking in the hot water bath.
17. Time and temperature are critical in the cooking process because
some bacteria can grow in food in the absence of oxygen and
produce toxins. If food will not be consumed within 4 hours after
sous vide cooking, cook until the food is pasteurized, or freeze for
later use.
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18. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
19. Never operate the Sous Vide Cooker without the stainless steel
sleeve securely locked over the heating elements.
20. Never operate the Sous Vide Cooker unless it is securely clamped
to a sturdy vessel, such as a stock pot.
21. This Sous Vide Cooker is designed to be used to heat water only.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping
steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk
of burns, fires or other injury to persons or damage to property.
1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety
instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance. All users of
this appliance must read and understand this instruction manual
before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in
water, unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach
into the water!
3. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and
on all sides for air circulation. Do not operate this appliance while it
is touching or near curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels or
other flammable materials.
4. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
5. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning
appliance!
6. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC
3-prong electrical wall outlet.
7. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position. The working area
must be flat and level.
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8. Be careful when lifting the Sous Vide Cooker out of the hot water
bath after cooking. Always lift the unit away from you as both the
water bath and the unit are hot and can result in serious burns.
Never place your face over the hot water bath or the unit.
9. Unplug the unit when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the
Sous Vide Cooker to cool before putting on or taking off parts
to clean.
10. The Sous Vide Cooker should NEVER contact food directly.
Food products should NEVER come in contact with water bath.
Food must be vacuum-sealed, heat sealed, or zip locked before
use with the Sous Vide Cooker. Liquid food products like juice,
soup or milk products need to be bagged or sealed in jars for
sous vide cooking.
GROUNDED 3-CONDUCTOR PLUG
This appliance is equipped with a grounded-type 3-wire cord (3-prong
plug). This plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a 3-prong
plug. This is a safety feature. If the plug should fail to fit the outlet,
contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt
to defeat this safety feature.
NOTES ON THE CORD
The provided short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply
cord) should be used to reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Do not use an extension
cord with this product.
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PLASTICIZER WARNING
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the finish of
the counter top or table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC
coasters or place mats between the appliance and the finish of the
counter top or table top. Failure to do so may cause the finish to
darken; permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear.
ELECTRIC POWER
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your
appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a
separate electrical circuit from other appliances.
Life is Busy
Keep it simple in the kitchen with CRUX.
Sous vide has quickly become a culinary technique many home cooks now
enjoy. Sous vide’s rise in popularity is due to its simplicity and outstanding
fool-proof results. The CRUX Sous Vide Cooker provides a precision
temperature-controlled water bath in which vacuum or manually-sealed food is
immersed and cooked low and slow, to perfection. Touchscreen digital control is
easy-to-read, adjustable, and provides precise temperatures from 115°F to 195°F,
plus a 10 minute to 72 hour timer. Pouches prevent evaporation and loss of
flavor and nutrients, keeping foods moist, tender, and delicious. Intelligent
water-level sensors turn heating elements OFF when taken out of water or
when water level falls below the MIN mark.
Keep it simple in the kitchen with CRUX. Committed to efficiency, ease of use,
and sleek design, our entire line of appliances was developed to make your
life simpler. High quality products that get the job done, all while looking great
on your countertop. It’s never been easier to cook, host, or take on culinary
adventures.
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Getting To Know Your CRUX
Sous Vide Cooker
Product may vary slightly from illustration
1. LED Display with Touchscreen
Digital Controls
2. Handle with Power Cord and
3-Prong Plug
3. Heating Elements
4. Removable Stainless Steel Sleeve
5. MIN Water Level
6. MAX Water Level
7. Water Circulation Ducts
8. Adjustable Stainless Steel
Clamp Ring
9. Tightening Screw
MAX
MIN
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
8
9
Figure 1
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LED Display with Touchscreen Digital Controls
Hold 5 sec.
to power ON
Figure 2
1
2
34 5
1. TEMPERATURE ICON / TEMPERATURE DISPLAY. Backlighted digital TEMPERATURE display.
2. TIME ICON / TIME DISPLAY. Backlighted digital count down timer displays remaining
TIME to 00:00.
3. START/STOP Button. When the START/STOP button is pressed for 5 seconds, the
default TEMPERATURE/TIME 130°F / 08:00 hours will appear on the display.
4. MODE (M) Button. Press MODE(M) to change to TIME or TEMPERATURE. The active
MODE will begin to flash.
5. (+) or (-) Buttons. Use the (+) or (-) buttons to adjust the cook TIME from 00:10 minutes
to 2:00 hours in 1 minute increments; or from 2:00 hours to 72:00 hours in 30 minute
increments. Use the (+) or (-) buttons to adjust the cook TEMPERATURE from 115°F
to 195°F.
You can switch temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius before the unit starts
pre-heating by pressing the ‘M’ button for 5 seconds. When the power cord is plugged-in,
the default time and temperature of 08:00 hours and 130 deg F are displayed. You can
press the M button for 5 seconds to switch between Fahrenheit to Celsius or vice versa.
After the temperature display has been switched to the desired units you may continue to
set desired cooking time and temperature.
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Start Up Guide
THE ART OF SOUS VIDE COOKING:
This method of cooking achieves perfectly cooked meals every time
with no risk of over or under cooking. Gourmet chefs have used this
technique to prepare everything from meat, to eggs and even fruits and
vegetables for over a century. The sous vide cooking method retains
all of the food’s nutrients and juices making it healthier and tastier than
traditional cooking methods. Now from the comfort of your own home,
you too can cook like a professional chef, all that is needed is a sous
vide immersion cooker, a resealable plastic bag and a pot of water.
PREPPING YOUR FOOD:
Place food into a BPA-free resealable plastic bags. Add spices or
condiments into the bag if desired (see Temperature and Time guide
for some suggestions). When using spices and condiments a little bit
goes a long way, experiment to find out your favorite seasonings and
flavor intensities. You can also add a small amount of butter or oil to
enhance flavor. It is important to remove as much air as possible from
the bag see page 20 for info on manual air removal.
FINISHING TOUCHES:
Many chefs like to give meat a quick sear to add grill marks and a crisp
outer texture. Heat a small amount of butter or oil in a hot skillet and
sear for 30 seconds on each side. For more tips and hints see page 22.
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Sous Vide Temperature and Time Chart
BEEF
RARE 129°F / 54°
MEDIUM RARE 136°F / 58°
WELL DONE 158°F / 70°
Steak
5.5hrs 16hrs7hrs
5.5hrs 14hrs6hrs
5hrs 11hrs
RARE 133°F / 56°
MEDIUM RARE 140°F / 60°
WELL DONE 158°F / 70°
Roast
24hrs 48hrs
16hrs 24hrs
6.5hrs 16hrs8hrs
RARE 136°F / 58°
MEDIUM RARE 149°F / 65°
WELL DONE 185°F / 85
Tough
Cuts
45min 3hrs
MIN MAX
1.5hrs
45min 3hrs1.5hrs
45min 3hrs1.5hrs
Seasoning Suggestions: Crushed Garlic, Thyme, Shallots
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Sous Vide Temperature and Time Chart
PORK
RARE 136°F / 58°C
MEDIUM RARE 144°F / 62°C
WELL DONE 158°F / 70°C
Chop
RARE 136°F / 58°C
MEDIUM RARE 144°F / 62°C
WELL DONE 158°F / 70°C
Roast
RARE 144°F / 62°C
MEDIUM RARE 154°F / 68°C
WELL DONE 185°F / 85°C
Tough
Cuts
1hr 2.5hrs
MIN MAX
1hr 1.75hrs
1hr 1.5hrs
2.5hrs 5.5hrs3hrs
2.5hrs 4hrs3hrs
2.5hrs 3.5hrs3hrs
10hrs 24hrs16hrs
7hrs 24hrs12hrs
6.5hrs 16hrs8hrs
Seasoning Suggestions: Rosemary, Maple Syrup, Whole Grain Mustard
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Sous Vide Temperature and Time Chart
CHICKEN
SUPER-SUPPLE 140°F / 60°
TENDER AND JUICY 149°F / 65°
WELL DONE 167°F / 75°
Light Meat
TENDER 149°F / 65°
FALLING OFF THE BONE
167°F / 75°
Dark Meat
50min 3.5hrs
MIN MAX
2hrs
50min 2hrs1hrs
50min 1.5hrs1hrs
50min 4.5hrs1.5hrs
50min 3hrs1.5hrs
Seasoning Suggestions: Oregano, Garlic, Paprika
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Sous Vide Temperature and Time Chart
Tender 104°F / 40°C
Tender and Flaky 122°F / 50°C
Well Done 140°F / 60°C
25min 1hrs
MIN MAX
40min
25min 1hrs40min
25min 1hrs40min
FISH
Soft Boiled 146°F / 63°C
Hard Boiled 150°F / 65°C
Poached 142°F / 61°C
45min 1hrs
MIN MAX
50min
45min 1hrs50min
45min 1hrs50min
EGGS
Seasoning Suggestions: Lemon Slices, Dill, Lemon Thyme
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Sous Vide Temperature and Time Chart
Green Vegetables
185°F / 85°C
Winter Squash
185°F / 85°C
Potatoes & Root Vegetables
185°F / 85°C
Warm & Ripe
154°F / 68°C
Cooked to Soft (for purèes, etc.)
185°F / 85°C
10min 20mins
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
1hr 3hrs
1hr 3hrs
VEGETABLES
FRUIT
1hr 2.5hrs1.75hrs
15min 1.5hrs30mins
Seasoning Suggestions: Rosemary, Basil, Chives
Seasoning Suggestions: Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg or Mint
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Before Using for the First Time
1. Carefully unpack your CRUX Sous Vide Cooker and discard all packaging materials.
Your CRUX Sous Vide Cooker comes assembled and ready for use. Locate the stainless
steel clamp and set aside for future use.
2. SOUS VIDE PREPARATION:
You will need:
• A 6 to 20-quart pot or suitable container at least 6.5 inches deep
• High quality, BPA-free HEAVY-DUTY ZIPPERED PLASTIC BAGS, preferably gallon-sized,
accommodate several servings of food. Perfect for: steak, fish, pork chops, chicken
breasts, hamburgers.
• Special BPA-Free SOUS VIDE BAGS have strong seams that are specifically designed
for higher temperatures. Special sous vide bags are necessary when braising meats for
long periods of time or cooking vegetables such as lentils or beans at temperatures
above 160°.
• SOUS VIDE BAGS are vacuum sealable, but can be used by manually displacing water,
then folding and clipping the bag opening over the side of the pot.
• For longer sous vide cooking times, add water to the MAX water level. Periodically
check on water level and add water as needed.
• This Sous Vide Cooker is equipped with an Auto Shut-Off safety device. Intelligent
water-level sensors will immediately turn the heating elements OFF if the unit is
removed from the water or if the water falls below the MIN water level.
• CANNING JARS should be used when cooking egg white bites, custards, curds, mousse,
and yogurt.
Figure 3
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Sous Vide Assembly
1. Place a 6 to 19 liter pot on a flat, level heat-proof surface.
2. Slide the top bracket of the adjustable stainless steel clamp over the side of the pot.
Tighten the screw until the fit is secure.
3. Make sure the stainless steel sleeve is properly assembled over the heating element and
onto the handle. Align the dot with the channel and turn the Sleeve clockwise to tighten.
4. Slide the stainless steel sleeve into the clamp ring, making sure the cord is facing the
back of the unit into the electrical outlet.
5. Add water to the pot. Make sure the water level is between the MIN and MAX water
level markings.
Stainless Steel
Clamp Ring
Tightening Screw
Figure 4
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
Channels
Dot
Stainless Steel Sleeve
MAX Water Level
MIN Water Level
Figure 5
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Operating Instructions
1. Plug cord into a 120V AC 3-prong electrical wall outlet. The START/STOP button will
begin to flash.
2. To program the Sous Vide Cooker, press and hold the START/STOP button for
5 seconds. The default temperature 130°F and 08:00 hours will appear on the display.
3. Press the MODE (M) button. An audible beep can be heard and the TEMPERATURE
will begin to flash. Press the (+) or (-) buttons to adjust the cook TEMPERATURE from
115°F to 195°F.
4. Press the MODE (M) button. An audible beep can be heard and the TIME will begin to
flash. Press and hold the (+) or (-) buttons to adjust the cook TIME from 00:10 minutes
to 2:00 hours in 1 minute increments; or from 2:00 hours to 72:00 hours in 30 minute
increments.
5. You can switch temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius before the unit starts
pre-heating by pressing the ‘M’ button for 5 seconds. When the power cord is plugged-in,
the default time and temperature of 08:00 hours and 130 deg F are displayed. You can
press the M button for 5 seconds to switch between Fahrenheit to Celsius or vice versa.
After the temperature display has been switched to the desired units you may continue
to set desired cooking time and temperature.
6. When the correct target TEMPERATURE and TIME appear on the LED display, press the
START/STOP button. An audible beep will be heard. In 10 seconds, Pre (PREHEAT) will
appear on the LED display as water begins to circulate.
7. While the water is preheating, prepare food. Add herbs, seasonings or rubs to all foods
before placing into cooking bags. Vacuum seal or remove air manually from the bag
before cooking.
8. Manual Air Removal - The manual water displacement method works to remove air from
plastic bags without the use of a vacuum sealer. This method is especially necessary
when cooking softer foods such as hamburgers or chicken breasts, when the food
product would lose its form using a vacuum sealer.
9. Fill a large plastic container with cool water. Prepare food to be cooked and place in a
BPA-free plastic freezer bag. Do not seal.
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