Accu Slim Sous Vide Immersion Circulator User Manual
Discover the difference of sous vide cooking
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Table of Contents 1 Important Safeguards 2-3 Introduction Overview 4 Control Panel & Features 5 Instructions 6 Technical Specifications 6 7-8 Steps to Sous Vide Cooking 9 Cooking Guidelines 10 Seasoning Suggestions 11 - 12 FAQs 13 Troubleshooting 14 - 15 Warranty SKU/Model: Accu SSV800 800W 2.6”D x 12.9”H cm : 6.5D x 32.7H 1.7 lbs 0.76 kg 120V – 60Hz SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Please read the manual carefully and retain for future use.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Use caution to avoid burns: Do not touch the hot surface or the heated water while using the cooker. Turn off the cooker and allow the cooker to cool before emptying water from the cooking container. 2. Use caution to avoid electrical shock: Never immerse the power cord, plug, or entire cooker in water or other liquid. Do not fill the water past the [MAX] fill line. Never immerse the control panel or upper section of the device in water or other liquid.
Introduction Sous Vide Cooking The Accu Slim Sous Vide Immersion Circulator is designed for the gourmet who strives to create ‘restaurant quality dishes’ in the comfort of their home. Professional chefs and high-end restaurants have been relying on Sous Vide cooking to achieve that perfect tenderness for decades.
Introduction Ideal Foods for Sous Vide Cooking Meats Red meat: lamb, beef, venison, bison, and pork Poultry: chicken, turkey, and duck Seafood: fish, lobster tails, and scallops Eggs Vegetables Root vegetables: potatoes, carrots, parsnips, beets, and turnips Tender vegetables: peas, asparagus, corn, broccoli, cauliflower, eggplant, onions, and squash Fruit Firm fruits: apples, and pears Tender fruits: mangoes, plums, apricots, peaches, nectarines, papayas, and strawberries Food Preparation • Start with fre
Overview Control panel Main body Pot holding clamp Removable element cover Water flow channels 4
Controls & Features Temperature Increase Decrease Timer Start/Stop Mode Turn On & Off ON: plug in the cooker. OFF: unplug the cooker. Start/Stop Button Start & Stop: Power on the cooker, set the desired cooking temperature and time. Press the button to start the cooking process. Press this button again to stop the cooking process and return to the default temperature and time settings. Mode Button Use this button to toggle back and forth between the temperature and time settings.
Instructions 1 Plug the cooker in and all the buttons will light up. A “beep” will sound. The cooker will display the default time of 04:00 and temperature of 56 °C / 133 °F. If this is the desired cooking temperature and time, press the button to begin cooking. To adjust the cooking settings, continue to Step 2. 2 Press the button, and the temperature display will flash. Press the or button to set the desired temperature. Press the button again, and the time display will flash.
Steps to Sous Vide Cooking 1 Place the cooking pot on a secure heat protector, mat or within your Instant Pot® cooker. Position the container near an electrical outlet. 2 Clip the cooker to the side of the cooking pot, securing it with the clamp. Fill the cooking pot with water, making sure the water level is above the [MIN] level mark 3 as indicated on the cooker and below the [MAX] level mark, leaving room in the container for food to be added.
Steps to Sous Vide Cooking Remove the air from freezer bag and seal the bag, creating as tight a vacuum seal as possible. 6 Note: If you are using a vacuum sealer and pouch, the seal will be created by the vacuum sealer after the air has been removed. Immerse the sealed bag into the cooking pot. The bag should be submerged below the water level, however if using a freezer bag, do not submerge the seal of the bag. Clip the seal portion of the bag to the side of the pot to secure it.
Cooking Guidelines The following provides some general guidelines to setting the temperatures and times for your sous vide cooking. You can always make adjustments according to your personal preferences. Food Thickness Cooking Outcome Cooking Cooking Cooking Temperature Time Time (Minimum) (Maximum) Beef Tender Cuts: Tenderloin, cutlets, sirloin, rib eye, rump, T-bone Tougher Cuts: Blade, chuck, shoulder, shanks, game meats.
Seasoning Suggestions Sous Vide cooking is all about the main ingredient and enhancing its natural flavor. The seasoning options with this method of cooking are endless. Below are suggestions of some great flavor combinations to inspire you and get you started. *All seasoning recipes have been based on an approximate 500 g (1 lb) meat serving.
FAQs Is there a way to speed up the cooking process? Yes, to speed up heating of the water, especially when you are cooking at higher temperatures, heat the water on the stovetop in a pot or a kettle, then pour the water into your cooking container once it has heated.
FAQs Is the cooker easy to clean? Yes, the cooker requires minimal cleaning, simply air dry the bottom portion (the removable element cover and water flow channels). Does the Accu Slim only work in conjunction with the Instant Pot® electric pressure cookers? No, the cooker will work within any cooking container (plastic, metal or glass) that you are able to secure the clamp to the side and maintain the water level between [MIN] and [MAX] lines.
Troubleshooting If you experience any problem with your sous vide cooker, try these helpful tips. Error code E1 When the water level falls below the [MIN] level mark on the cooker, it will trigger a sensor and the cooker will stop. Error code E1 will be featured on the display. Turn the device OFF, add sufficient water, turn the cooker ON again, and the cooking process will resume. Error code E2 The anti-dry sensor has indicated a loose connection. Error code E2 will be featured on the display.
Warranty Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty is effective for one year from the date of original consumer purchase. Proof of original purchase date and, if requested by an authorized representative of Double Insight Inc (“DI”), return of your appliance, is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty.
Warranty You the buyer may have other rights and remedies under your state’s or province’s applicable laws, which are in addition to any right or remedy which may be available under this limited warranty. In these states and provinces, DI will only be liable to you for damages that it is expressly required to be liable to you under applicable law. Warranty Registration Please visit http://instantpot.
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