Souvia SV-120 User manual
Operating Manual
Sous Vide Cooking Machine (SV120)
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS………………………………………..……….4-5
Technical Specification ………………………………………………..………..6
Advantages of SousVide Cooking …………………………………………….6
Prepare for SousVide Cooking…………………………………………...…....7
Product Functions………………………………………………………....….8-9
Operation ……………………………………………………………..…….. 9-10
Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………….11-12
Maintenance ………………………………………………………….….…12-13
How to clean………………………………………………………….……….. 14
Warrenty………………………………………………………….………….15-16
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Souvia
sous vide product
Great tasting tendered food made easy, simply place the unit in water
with great results!
Note: Please read through the instructions carefully before using or
installing the product and ensure that the manual is kept in a safe
place for future reference.
The system must be properly installed and located in accordance
with the installation instructions before it is used.
During the setup of this product if you have any questions/
comments/ issues
SIMPLY EMAIL US AT ask@souviacook.com WE’LL MAKE IT
RIGHT!
Web: www.souviacook.com
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions carefully.
2. Do not touch a hot surface, use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug, or (control box) in
water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the unit to cool
before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, dropped or has been damaged in any manner. Return
the appliance to an authorized service facility for examination, repair, or
elcterical or mecnical adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors. Husehold uses only.
9. Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids
12. Always attach the plug to appliance first, then plug the cord into the wall outlet.
To disconnect, turn any control to “off ”then remove the plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. Operate the machine according to the user manual only, otherwise, the machine
may be damaged.
15. Connect the power supply shown on the rating label only.
16. CAUTION To ensures continued protection against the risk of electric shock,
connect to properly grounded outlets only.
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17. Do not directly touch the liquid to check temperature, please use temperature
display or thermometer.
18. During use of the machine, put the needed food for heating into a water bath,
please make sure the water level must be controlled between the lowest water
level “MIN”and the highest water level “MAX”, to avoid damaging the machine.
19. In order to avoid the liquid flow back to the inside of the machine, after using the
machine, please make sure it should be placed vertically, do not placed it
horizontally or upside down.
20. If there is liquid on the upper of the machine (above the MAX water level),
please cut off the power and dry it before use.
21. Please place the machine and its cord out of touch by children to avoid danger.
22. Children shall not play with the appliance.
23. Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
24.Save this instruction
a) A shot 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.
b) If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:
1) The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be
at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2) The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter
top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over
unintentionally.
If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a
grounding-type 3-wire cord.
Note: That surfaces are liable to get hot during use, do not touch.
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Technical Specification
Temperature reaction scope: 32°F - 212°F（0°C - 100°C）
Temperature setting scope: 41°F - 210°F（5°C - 99°C）
Temperature setting and display precision: 0.1°F（0.1°C）
Voltage: 100-120V~60Hz
Power: 1500W
Thermic overload protection: Reset fixed temperature relay
Advantages of SousVide Cooking
By using the sous vide method to cook, it will keep much more of the nutritional
content and use less additional fat then foods prepared traditionally due to the
reduced oxygen environment and low cooking temperature.
Flavors can penetrate into food thoroughly, saving flavors and reducing harmful
contents.
Because of the low cooking temperatures, food cannot be overcooked or dry
out. Meat can be tenderized completely. So it’s perfect for medium-rare cooking.
SousVide cooking and vacuum sealing will bring you excellent cuisines.
SousVide cooking can control precisely on cooking time and temperature,
giving the same perfect meals and the same cooking effect each time the food
is prepared.
The consistency of SousVide cooking can save your time and effort in cooking
in traditional ways because after the food is prepared, just leave it cooking in
the SousVide machine without any of your attention. When you are back, a
perfect meal is well cooked.
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Prepare for SousVide Cooking
1. Cooking SousVide water bath---- Place the sous vide machine in a
heat-proof container, ( For up to 100 °C or 212°F. ) Deep enough to fill with
water to cover the foods and to ensure the machine can clip to the side
without touching the bottom of the container.
2. Vacuum sealing machine ---- In order to remove most of the oxygen from the
bags and to ensure an air-tight seal, preventing air or liquid going in. You can
use a vacuum sealer to seal thigh your food in the bag or you can use the
Water Displacement Method see number 4.
3. Vacuum sealing bags ----. Please ensure that the vacuum sealing bags can
bear temperatures up to 100°C or 212°F.
4. Water Displacement Method,
1. Fill a large plastic container with cool water.
2. Prep your food to be cooked and place food in a BPA-free plastic freezer
bag. Do not seal.
3. Slowly immerse the food-filled bag into the water. This will force the air
out as the bag is immersed.
4. Continue immersing the bag until just before the water reaches the top of
the bag.
5. While still in the water, close or zip to seal, forcing out all remaining air
as much as possible.
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Product Functions
Buttons
Temperature display setting, °C or °F
Temperature setting Up & Down
Time setting
Press this button to start working.
Press this button to stop working.
LCD display contents:
Currnent Temperature
Heating
Setting Temperature
Setting Time
Liquid Circulating
Heating: When this icon is on, the machine is heating the water; when this icon is
off and disappeared, the machine stops heating.
Liquid circulating: When this icon is on, the machine circulator is spinning, water
flows in a circle, the food is heated evenly.
Temperature: Actual cooking water temperature.
Setting Temperature: Temperature set point.
Setting Time: ①Under setting mode, it shows the time set point.
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②Under the working process, it shows the time left.
Adjustable fixed clamp
In order to make SV120 fit for different water baths with different size or depth, the
fixed clamp of SV120 is made to be adjustable.
Adjusting button
Higher location Lower location
Press the button, pull down the fixed clamp to adjust the location. The default setting
is in the higher location.
Note: ①Suggested depth of water bath is 19-25cm. Too deep or too low water
bath will affect the cooking effect.
②When using a water bath with a depth lower than 21cm (including), adjust
to the Lower location.
③When using a water bath with a depth deeper than 21cm, adjust to the
Higher location.
Operation
1. Choose suitable water bath, which is at least 19cm.
2Adjust the handle in the back of the machine, (refer to the
picture on the right)To give a suitable thickness for the water bath.
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3. Hang over the machine to the water bath.
Note: the machine body should be inside the water bath, The
fastening handle should be placed outwards.
4. Clockwise rotate the handle at the back of the machine, (refer to
the picture on the right)To fasten the machine to the water bath.
5. Add water to the water bath.
Note: the water level (after the food is put in) should be higher than the MIN but
lower than the MAX marked on the machine.
6. Press the button it the back of the machine to be On (refer to the
picture on the right).
6. Press Set temperature display
7. Note: Default setting is °C. After choosing °C or °F, the machine will rememrber
your setting for future use.
8. Press and to increase or decrease the temperature
and working time of the mahine
9. After setting, press to start heating. Press to stop working or reset
the data. Press and to set the machine again.
10. Put the food into the water bath.
Note: before Sous Vide cooking, Follow the preperaton on page 6.
11. When finish cooking, the machine will beep. Press to stop the machine.
Note: The machine will go on beep after 20 seconds and repeat if there is no
action, and the water temperature will be kept at the preset temperature.
12. Take out the food from the water bath, then the food is ready for the afterward
process.
11. After using the machine, cut off the power supply and take out the machine from
the water bath. Place the machine vertically. After the machine is dried and cool
down, store it at the place out of children’s touch.
Note: To avoid the machine from aging, do not immerse the machine in the water
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for a long time.
Troubleshooting
Problems
Reasons
Remedy:
Machine does not work
1. Power cord is not
plugged in well.
2. Power button ( in the
back of the machine) is
off.
3. Problem with the
power supply.
1. Plug in, turn on the
machine.
2. Turn on the power switch.
3. Check if other
Machines work normally.
Water temperature
does not increase
1. Set temperature
below or close to the
water temperature.
2. Set heating time is
too short.
1. Check the setting.
2. Prolong the heating
time.
Water goes on heating
after the set
temperature
is reached.
1. program is wrong.
2. temperature sensor
is invalid.
3. circulator does
not rotate.
1. Restart the power switch.
2. Repaired by the specialist.
3. Repaired by the specialist.
E01 appears on the
display.
1. The machine does
not be
put into water.
2. The water level is too
low.
1. Put the machine into water
and restart the power
switch.
2. Add water, make sure the
the water level is between the
MIN and MAX line.
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Machine plugs in and
turns on, but no display
in the LCD.
1. The power button is
off.
2. The thermic overload
is cut off.
3. The machine is
wrong.
1. Turn on the power switch.
2. Open the plastic cover in the
back of the machine back
cover, press “Reset” button.
3. Repaired by the specialist.
** During the use of the machine, if any other problems arise, please ask a specialist
to check the machine. Do not attempt unauthorized repairs to avoid accidents.
Maintenance
1. Before cleaning the machine, please unplug the power cord,
and after the heater is cool down to room temperature.
2. Please use the free distributed wrench to open the back cover
of the machine.
3. Clean the components and metal wall inside the machine ( wrench)
With wet cloth.
4. Put back the metal cover and screw in after cleaning.
5. Place the machine vertically after cleaning, do not place it horizontally or upside
down.
Note:
To avoid burning, please make sure that the machine is power off and cool
down to room temperature before cleaning.
Clean the machine with clean water, do not use corrosives liquid.
During cleaning, do not damage the components inside the machine. Once the
components are damaged, please ask a specialist to check and repair. Do not
attempt unauthorized repairs to avoid accidents.
Abandon old water after each use, and fill with fresh water next time. If the
water is reused many times, some mineral substance may subside or adhere to
the surface of the components, thus influence the machine performance.
When the pump discharge volume is lower significantly, or when the surface of
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the inside components adhere with too much dirt, please use the small free
distributed wrench to open the back cover of the machine, and clean the heater,
temperature probe. It would be better to clean the machine every 20 times use,
or every 100 hours use
(Temperature Probe Heater)
Better not use the hot machine in cool water. It should be cool down the
machine to room temperature and put into cool water to use. Otherwise, it will
influence the machine function and lifetime. On the contrary, please do not put
cool down machine into hot water to use.
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How To Clean
Preparation:
A container which is over 18cm high, food grade vinegar (white vinegar, apple
vinegar, etc.)
Why need to clean:
Normally tap-water contains minerals. When the water is heated to a certain
temperature, there will be a scale on the heater or surface of the machine. In this
case, the scale will affect the performance of the machine, and the look a well. So
we suggest you cleaning the machine after every 20 times use, and accumulated
working time is less than 200 hours. Or you can clean the machine according to your
actual needs due to different water quality in different places.
How to clean:
1. Put the machine into the container. Pour water into the container till the MAX
line of the machine. Use a ratio of 5g vinegar with 10L water; add the vinegar into the
water according to your container volume. (Attention: when adding the vinegar, if the
vinegar touches with your eyes because of careless, please clean your eyes with a
lot of water. And turn to a doctor if needed!)
2. Turn on the machine, set the working temperature in 80℃(176F), working time
in 3 hours (03:00), and press Start. After 3 hours, the machine will beep, then turn off
the machine and cut off the power.
3. Check if the machine is clean enough. If not, you can add vinegar to the
container again and run the machine as stated in the above step No. 2. If the
machine is clean enough, please drain the vinegar from the container, wash the
machine and container with fresh water, then dry them and storage them well.
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Please fill out and cut the top portion of this page and mail to
Souvia at the following address within 30 days of purchase.
51 Forest Rd. #316-113
Monroe NY, 10950 USA
Souvia warrants, subject to the conditions stated below, that from the date of purchase,
this product will be free from mechanical defects for a period of ONE (1) year. Souvia, at
its option, will repair or replace this product found to be defective during the warranty
period. Should this product become defective by reason of improper workmanship or
material defect during the specified warranty period, Souvia will repair or replace the
same effecting all necessary parts replacements for a period of one year from the date of
purchase. Transportation charges on parts, or products in whole, submitted for repair or
replacement, under this warranty, must be borne by the purchaser.
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CONDITIONS: This warranty is valid for the original USA retail purchaser from the date of
initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of
purchase is required to obtain warranty service or replacement. Dealers, service centers,
or retail stores do not have the right to alter, modify or in any way, change the terms and
conditions of this warranty. Warranty registration is not necessary to obtain warranty on
Souvia Products. Save your proof of purchase receipt.
ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT WARRANTY: warranty service does NOT apply if the product
damage occurred because of misuse, lack of routine maintenance, shipping, handling,
warehousing or improper installation. Similarly, the warranty is void if the manufacturing
date or the serial number on the product has been removed or the equipment has been
altered or modified. During the warranty period, the authorized service dealer, at its
option, will repair or replace any part that, upon examination, is found to be defective
under normal use and service. Warranty does NOT cover peeling or scratches to the
non-stick coating on the appliance.
NORMAL WEAR: This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting
from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product; improper voltage or
current; use contrary to the operation instructions; deviation from instructions regarding
storage and transportation; repair or alteration by anyone other than Souvia or an
authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire,
flood, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Souvia shall not be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except
to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.
Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental of consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or
province to province.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: If your Souvia appliance should prove to be
defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary, replace it.
To obtain warranty service, simply call our Customer Service Representatives;
1888-406-4110, or send and email to Customer Service at [email protected].
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