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• Vacuum sealing does not reduce the presence of micro-organisms: cook the food immediately
after sealing it in the pouch.
• The quality of the food, which must be fresh, is very important
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION (see fig.1)
1. Lid
2. Water bath
3. Grip
4. Control panel
a.
"
" key
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b.
"
" key
c.
" " key
d.
"
" key
e.
"
" key
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5. Stirrer
6. Stirrer protection grille
7. Sous vide rack
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Voltage: AC 230V 50Hz
• Power absorption: 700W
• Programmable temperature: from 40°C to 90°C
• Capacity: 8 L
• Timer setting: from 1 minute up to 72 hours
• Unit of measurement °C and °F
• Display LED reverse
• "Touch sensor" keys
• Environmental storage conditions: +5°C +45°C; relative humidity ≤RH 95%
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
• The sous vide cooking system is for use with pouches suitable for food and cooking.
Pouches must be sealed. Laica recommends vacuum-sealed pouches which guarantee the
best results.
• Put the seasoned food in the pouch and vacuum seal with a LAICA vacuum machine.
• When preparing food with liquid content, expel as much air as possible from the pouch before
sealing it.
• Cook the food as soon as it has been vacuum sealed.
• During cooking, check that the pouch is always immersed in the water to ensure the food is
cooked evenly.
• When setting the cooking time, consider the thickness of the food that you want to cook: the
thicker it is, the longer it will take to cook.
• When inserting more that one piece of food in the same bag, distribute the pieces well so as
to not create overlapping that can lead to uneven cooking.
• In the case of overcooking, low-temperature cooking prevents you from spoiling the dishes:
the food does not burn, does not become stringy and does not dry out.
• Cooking times and temperatures may vary depending on personal taste preference and the
style of preparation of the dish.
There is an extensive section on the www.laica.it website dedicated to easy-to-prepare recipes
to make in your own kitchen with LAICA Sous Vide cooking appliances.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1. Before using for the first time, wash the lid with hot water and washing up liquid, rinse
thoroughly and dry with a soft, dry cloth. Rinse the protection grille and stirrer under running
water. Clean the inner bath with a warm, damp cloth and washing up liquid. Do not rinse the
oven under running water. Dry with a dry cloth.
2. Place the water oven on a flat, solid, flame retardant surface surface that is heat proof and
away from the edge of the counter top.
3. Place the stirrer in the centre of the bath and cover it with the protection grille which should
be inserted as shown in figure A.
4. Plug the device in: it will give an audible signal and the " " key will light up.
5. Fill the water bath with water to a level between the MIN and MAX levels indicated.
Remember that the water level will rise when the pouch is immersed in the water. The
water level must be between MIN and MAX.
Using warm water to fill the water bath is recommended to speed up the water heating
phase. The sous vide rack can be placed in the water bath to maintain the ideal distance
between the pouches during cooking.
6. Place the lid on the water bath.
7. Press the " " key: the display will show the temperature and the pre-set time of 56°C and
8 hours. The device is factory set to display °C; to change from °C to °F (56.0°C - 130°F),
press and hold the "
" key for about 3/5 seconds.
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8. To change the factory settings, adjust the temperature by pressing the "
keys. Every time you press the key, the temperature changes by 0.1°C. Hold one of the keys
to scroll through the numbers more quickly. The temperature changes by 1°C when scrolling
rapidly. Confirm by pressing the "
" key.
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9. The time will flash: change the time by pressing the "
press the keys, the time changes by one minute up to 2 hours, by 30minutes from 2 to 72
hours.
10. When the data has been set, press the "
phase starts and the display will alternately show the word "PRE" and the actual water
temperature.
11. When the water reaches the temperature set for cooking, it will be shown on the display, the
device will emit three audible beeps and the cooking phase will start. Remove the lid with
oven gloves and immerse the vacuum-sealed food in the water bath using tongs. Place the
lid on the water bath. The device displays the set time as it decreases.
You can interrupt cooking at any time by pressing the "
pre-set data. To restart cooking, you must reset the temperature and time.
12. When the set time expires, the device will emit 3 audible beeps and switch off (the " " key
will stay on and flash).
13. Unplug the appliance, lift the lid with oven gloves and remove the pouch containing the
cooked food with heat-resistant tongs.
If the food is to be eaten immediately, it can be seared to finish it a pan for a few minutes after
removing it from the vacuum pouch.
If not consumed immediately, chill blast the food straight after cooking using a
chill blaster or by immersing the pouch in ice and water.
If the water temperature is lowered to a level below the set temperature (to insert the vacuum
pouch or when topping up with cold water), the oven will automatically raise the temperature to
the one pre-set at the start. The actual temperature is displayed constantly. Take this into account
and adjust cooking times accordingly.
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" and "
" keys. Every time you
" key to start the device: the water heating
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" key: the display shows the
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