CulinaryPrep User’s Guide
Contents 2 3 Important Safeguards & Consumer Safety Information 5 Introduction 6 CulinaryPrep at a Glance 8 CulinaryPrep Health Benefits 9 How to Set Up 10 How to Prepare Your Food 12 Care & Cleaning 13 Warranty & Service Information 14 Company Information
Important Safeguards & Consumer Safety Information When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: • Read all instructions before operating or using this appliance. • To protect against electrical hazards, do not place the electrical cord, vacuum hose, or unit into or under water. See instructions for cleaning. • Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is in operation. • Close supervision is necessay when any appliance is used near children.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock. The appliance is equipped with a grounding-type 3-wire cord (3-prong plug). This type of plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a 3-prong plug. If the plug should fail to fit, contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the grounding pin by modifying the plug in any way.
Introduction Congratulations! You have just purchased what will become an important appliance and first step in your food preparation process. The Centers for Disease Control estimates there are 75 million cases of food-caused disease in the US every year. Food borne pathogens are affecting ground beef, seafood, poultry and produce at an increasingly alarming rate. In fact, there have been five major outbreaks of food borne illness linked to produce in the US in the last 15 months.
CulinaryPrep at a Glance AC Adaptor & Vacuum Hose Open the door on the top of the CulinaryPrep unit to remove the electrical cord and access the vacuum hose. Prep Drum As food tumbles in the Prep Drum, the internal Grovac Rib™ tenderizes while the tumbling action and neutralizer/prep solution or marinade attack the bacteria chemically and mechanically while infusing food with flavor. Prep Drum Lid Rotate top a quarter turn to engage the threads and secure the lid.
Prep Drum Lid Prep Drum AC Adaptor & Vacuum Hose Vacuum Gauge Finger Valve Base Unit Control Panel • Kitchen counter top unit that easily fits under your cabinets (product dimensions: 18.5” wide X 11.
CulinaryPrep Health Benefits Practicing a healthier lifestyle can not only extend your life and that of your family, it can also improve your quality of life. Eating a balanced diet, exercising every day and getting more rest will not only make you feel physically better–it will also give you a sense of control over your life that enhances your mental health.
How to Set Up 1 Place your CulinaryPrep box on a counter, table or other clear surface. You will need a little extra room to unpack your new purchase. 2 Lift the two pieces of Styrofoam holding the CulinaryPrep unit out of the box and place on the counter. 3 Remove the base unit and drum from inside the Styrofoam packing. Place the two pieces on the counter. 4 Open the door on the top of the CulinaryPrep unit and remove the electrical cord and plug your new unit into any AC wall socket.
How to Prepare Your Food STEP STEP STEP 1 2 3 Place food and neutralizer or marinade into drum Insert vacuum hose and activate the vacuum pump Place drum on base and tumble for recommended time TIP! To determine the optimal tumbling time for your food, whether you are using the all-natural neutralizer/prep solution or one of our custom-made CulinaryPrep Marinades, please refer to the CulinaryPrep Preparation Guide included with this manual.
Steps in Detail 1 Place empty drum upright on work counter with top lid removed. (Make certain that the Grovac Rib™ insert is properly installed in drum. The Ribs must be inserted with the curved ends at the top of the drum.) 2 Place neutralizer/prep solution or marinade, water and food into the drum. (Follow instructions on package, adding 64 oz of water.) 3 Place lid back onto the drum. (Rotate top a quarter turn to engage the threads and secure the lid.
Care & Cleaning Rinse, wipe and put in the dishwasher 1 Important! Always clean your CulinaryPrep drum and base unit after each use. 2 Rinse the empty drum and top lid in hot water and soap. 3 Place the drum, lid and Ribs in the dishwasher or clean by hand with hot water and dishwashing detergent. 4 Wipe down base unit with hot water and dishwashing detergent. You may also use disinfectant wipes.
Warranty & Service Information Creative Culinary Solutions, Inc. (CCS) warrants this product to the customer for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of the original purchase. This warranty is non-transferable if the product is sold to an individual other than the original purchaser. This warranty does not cover defects resulting from normal usage of the product.
Company Information CulinaryPrep™ is a trademark of Creative Culinary Marketing Solutions, LLC. Grovac™ and Grovac Ribs™ are trademarks of Grovac Systems International, Inc. CulinaryPrep is manufactured by: Creative Culinary Solutions, Inc. (CCS) 719 Wexford Way Hartland, WI 53029 LICENSE AGREEMENT: This product is licensed for consumer home use.
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