The SOUS-VIDE COOKER IMMERSION CIRCULATION PRECISION COOKER WITH DIGITAL TOUCHSCREEN PANEL INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Model No.
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CLOSE SUPERVISION IS MANDATORY WHEN THE SOUS-VIDE COOKER IS USED NEAR CHILDREN.
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CONTENTS ABOUT YOUR SOUS-VIDE COOKER 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 6 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 9 SETUP 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 18 SPECIFICATIONS 22 4 | MC-1000 | THE SOUS-VIDE COOKER
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using the sous-vide cooker, basic safety precautions should always be followed: 1. Read all instructions before operation. 2. DO NOT touch hot surfaces. 3. This appliance should not be used near children, or individuals with certain disabilities. 4. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. 5. Do not fill the pot over the MAX mark of the stainless steel pump housing. 6. Only the pump cap is dishwasher safe. 7.
13. Before plugging the unit into a power outlet, ensure that the outlet provides the same type and level of power required by the device for safe operation. 14. This cooker has no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to open, service, or modify this device. 15. The cooking container, stainless steel pump housing, and the food bags all get hot during use. Allow them to fully cool before emptying the water. 16. Do not expose this cooker to excessively high temperatures.
ABOUT YOUR SOUS-VIDE COOKER Congratulations on the purchase of your new Sous-Vide Cooker and thank you for choosing MegaChef! The sous-vide immersion circulation cooker brings professional cooking techniques to your home. It offers complete control over the cooking process,unmatched by other cooking techniques. With the digital touchscreen, you can quickly and easily set the desired cooking temperature and time for precise doneness, every time.
P ARTS ID E N T I F I C A TI ON 1 1. Touchscreen Control Panel 2. Scroll Wheel 3. Stainless Steel Pump 2 Housing 4. Heating Element 5. Removable Pump Cap 6. Adjustable Ring Clip 7.
SETU P CHANGING TEMPERATURE UNITS Press and hold the button until a letter appears on the digital screen (F or C) to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature units. CALIBRATING THE TEMPERATURE The temperature sensor on the cooker is extremely accurate and is calibrated at the factory. However, if you want the readings on the cooker to match that of your thermometer, perform the following steps to recalibrate the cooker. 1.
4. Press the button to save the set value. SETTING THE TIMER 1. Press the button. The hours value will start blinking on the display to indicate that it can now be adjusted. 2. Using the scroll wheel, scroll up or down to set the desired hour value (from 0 to 99 hours). 3. Press the button to save the value selected and adjust the minutes. The minutes value will start blinking on the display to indicate that it can now be adjusted. 4.
SETTING THE FLOW DIRECTION The cooker can circulate water in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. Additionally, it can be set to direct the output of the pump into the side of the container, to protect delicate foods, such as eggs or salmon, or to prevent the water jet from being blocked by food. 1. Twist the pump cap clockwise to unlock it from the pump housing. 2. Position the openings on the side of the pump cap as desired.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Ensure that the cooker is unplugged from the power source. 2. Install the adjustable ring clip (6) on the side of your pot or container, then clamp it firmly in place with the tightening screw. 3. Insert the cooker into the adjustable ring clip (6). 4. Fill the pot with water to any level between the MIN and MAX lines located on the pump housing (3). 5. Place the pot/container near an AC power outlet. Do not place the pot/container on a stove or other heat source. 6.
8. The bottom display will show the set temperature, the top display will show the actual temperature of the water in the pot. 9. Set the timer if desired. 10. Press the button to start the cooking process. The appliance will beep to indicate the start of the cooking process. 11. Once the water reaches the target temperature, gently place the food, sealed inside of a vacuum bag, into the water 12.
CAUTION: HOT WATER & UNIT, RISK OF SCALDING: USE TONGS OR LONG UTENSIL TO REMOVE THE VACUUM SEALED FOOD BAG FROM THE WATER. DO NOT TOUCH THE PUMP HOUSING UNTIL THE UNIT HAS COOLED DOWN.
C LEA N IN G I N S T R UC TIO N S 1. Turn the pump housing (7) counter-clockwise to unlock it from the cooker body, then pull down to remove it. 2. Turn the pump cap (5) clockwise to unlock it from the pump housing, then pull down to remove it. 3. Clean the pump housing and the pump cap in a dishwasher or sink. 4. To clean the heating coil, pump shaft, and sensor (non-removable) use dish soap and a soft toothbrush, then rinse under running water. Ensure that only the metal parts are exposed to water.
5. To reattach the pump housing to the cooker body, ensure that the dimple above the MAX line aligns with the right side of the cooker body (FIG. 2). 6. Turn the pump housing clockwise so that the dimple above the MAX line aligns with the arrow on the cooker body (FIG. 3). FIG. 1 16 | MC-1000 | THE SOUS-VIDE COOKER FIG.
TROU BLE S HOOTI N G • THE COOKER WHISTLES This totally normal as it is caused by the motor, propeller and cooling fan. • THE COOKER MAKES A GRINDING NOISE The stainless steel pump housing is loose. Turn off the cooker, wait until it cools, then secure the pump housing in place. If the sound persists, the pump shaft may have been bent. Remove the pump cap, then push the propeller to the center.
• THE CONTROL PANEL /SCROLL WHEEL LIGHTS BLINK DURING OPERATION This is normal SPEC IFIC A T I ON S THERMAL POWER 800W MINIMUM TEMPERATURE 41°F (5°C) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE 212°F (100°C) TEMPERATURE STABILITY ±1% MINIMUM WATER DEPTH 4.25” (11 CM) MINIMUM BATH SIZE 2.6 GALLONS (10L) MAXIMUM BATH SIZE 4 GALLONS (15L) PUMP VOLUME 2.25 GALLONS/MIN (8.
