SVC107L - Sous vide cooker LAICA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SVC107L LAICA

1. Operation LED

2. Grin lock system

3. Unp/lock system

4. Heating element

5. Heating element body

a. Healing element cover

b. Water flow channels

c. Heating element

Close-up of a cooking pot with a digital thermometer and lid, showing liquid being poured into it (no text or symbols visible)

Dear customer, Laica wishes to thank you for choosing this product, designed for reliability and quality to provide complete satisfaction.

IMPORTANT

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING

KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

The instruction manual must be considered an integral part of the product and must be kept for its entire life. If the product is transferred to another owner, its documentation must also be transferred in its entirety.

To ensure the safe and correct use of the product, the user must carefully read the instructions and warnings contained in the manual insofar as they provide important information regarding safety, user and maintenance instructions.

Should the instruction manual get mislaid or you require additional information or clarifications, please fill in the relevant form on the website: https://www.laica.it/ in the FAQ and Support section.

CONTENTS

KEY TO SYMBOLS	page 10
SAFETY WARNINGS	page 10
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION	page 12
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE	page 12
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE	page 13
MAINTENANCE	page 13
TROUBLESHOOTING	page 14
DISPOSAL PROCEDURE	page 14
WARRANTY	page 15

KEY TO SYMBOLS

SAFETY WARNINGS

• Prior to use, ensure the product is intact and that there is no visible damage. If in doubt, refrain from using the device and contact your retailer.
• Keep the plastic bag out of reach of children: danger of suffocation.
• Before connecting the appliance, make sure the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the plate indicated on the appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used exclusively for the use for which it was designed and in the manner indicated in the user instructions.
  All other types of use shall be considered inappropriate and therefore hazardous.
  The manufacturer shall not be deemed liable for any damage caused by inappropriate or incorrect use.
  • This device may be used by anyone aged 14 years and over.
• People with physical, sensory or mental disabilities or unskilled people, may use and perform maintenance on the product only under adult supervision.

Children must not play with the device.

NEVER leave the appliance operating unsupervised. Once finished using, turn it off and unplug it from the mains.
- In the event of a fault and/or malfunction, turn off the device without tampering with it. Contact your retailer for repairs.
NEVER connect or disconnect the appliance and NEVER operate the control panel with wet or damp hands.
Do NOT pull on the power cord or the device itself to unplug.
- Handle the product with care, protect it against accidental impact, extreme temperature fluctuations, dust, direct sunlight and sources of heat.
- Unplug it immediately after use and always before cleaning.
- If an electrical appliance falls into water, do not attempt to extract it, but immediately remove the plug from the power socket.
Attention! Do NOT tamper with the power cord for any reason. If damaged, contact your retailer.
- Extend the cable fully, keeping it away from heat sources and take care that it does not touch the heating element during use.
Never use power adaptors that differ from those indicated on the label placed on the product. Do not wash the appliance in the dishwasher.
- Only place the appliance upright in a heatproof cooking pot.
- Place the cooking pot on a flat, solid surface that is flame retardant and heatproof.
- During use, the appliance gets very hot with extremely high water temperatures which can heat the cooking pot.
Only hold the appliance by the grip and leave it to cool before cleaning. Use oven gloves or a cloth to move the cooking pot.
Only touch and remove the vacuum-sealed pouch containing the food with heatproof cooking tongs or similar.
Keep the appliance away from the stove, electric hot plate, oven or flammable materials. NEVER cover the appliance with lids or cloths: risk of fire.
Do NOT use outdoors; this appliance is not a toy.

CAUTION! PRIOR TO USING THIS DEVICE

Do NOT use distilled water; only use drinking water.

• Always place the food to be cooked in a suitable pouch, sealed for cooking. Do NOT put raw food directly in the water, except for eggs.
• Only immerse the heating element in the water between the MIN and MAX levels indicated on it.
  Do NOT take the appliance out of the cooking pot and do not move the pot whilst in operation.
• This device is not intended for professional use, but rather only for domestic use.

CAUTION!

Any food cooked at low temperature must be consumed immediately to limit the proliferation of bacteria.

• If not consumed immediately, chill blast the food straight after cooking using a chill blaster or by immersing the pouch in ice and water.
• When buying fish, make sure that it is chill blasted as required by hygiene regulations for the consumption of raw fish.
• Wash fruit and vegetables thoroughly as if they were to be eaten raw.
• 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. Control panel

a. "('key

b. "dev

1. "Tkou

C. ⊕key

d. "okey

1. Grip

2. Operation LED

3. Grip lock system

4. Heating element body

a. Heating element cover

b. Water flow channels

c. Heating element

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Voltage: AC 220-240V 50/60Hz

• Power absorption: 1200W

• Programmable temperature: from 25°C to 95°C

• Circulation capacity: 6-15 L

- IPX7 waterproof

• Timer setting: up to 99 hours, 59 minutes

• Unit of measurement °C

- 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, take into account 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.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1. For first use, rinse the heating body under running water without wetting the handle.
2. Place the cooking container on a flat, solid, non-flammable and heat-resistant surface.

3. Insert the thermocirculator into the pan and secure it to the container wall, prepared for cooking by opening the grip lock system.

4. Fill the container with water up to a level between the MIN and MAX indications on the heating body. Remember that the water level increases with immersion of the bag. The water level must always be between MIN. and MAX.

It is advisable to use lukewarm water to speed up its heating.

1. Connect the appliance to a power socket: the button comes on, "0" flashes on the display and the operation LED lights up (red). The device is now in stand-by.

2. Press the button ⏻ the appliance emits a beep and the display shows the pre-set temperature and the time of 55.0°C and 2 hours. The operation LED turns blue.

3. To set the temperature press the button 55.0" flashes on the display, adjust the data by pressing the end buttons. Each time the buttons are pressed, the temperature varies by 0.5°C; keep one of the buttons pressed to accelerate scrolling of the numbers. During rapid scrolling the data varies by 5°C. Confirm by pressing the button

4. "2:00" flashes on the display: adjust the minutes and hours in sequence by pressing the ⊖ and ⏻ buttons. Each time the buttons are pressed, the data changes by 1 minute. During rapid scrolling the data varies by 5 minutes. Confirm by pressing the button and proceed with setting of the hours. Each time the keys are pressed, the data changes by 1 hour. During rapid scrolling the data varies by 10 hours.

5. Press the button ⏻ to start the appliance: the water heating phase starts and the display shows the current temperature of the water.

6. When the water reaches the set cooking temperature, the appliance emits 3 beeps and starts the cooking phase: immerse the vacuum-packed food in the container. The appliance displays the time set in descending order.

It is possible to interrupt cooking at any time by pressing the button ⏻3 seconds: the display shows the previously set data. To resume cooking press the button ⏻it may be necessary to reset the cooking time.

1. When the set time expires, the appliance emits 6 beeps and turns off (the word "End" appears on the display and the button and the operation LED remain lit).

2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains by removing the plug and take out the bag containing cooked food using heat-resistant pincers.

If the food is consumed immediately it is possible to finish cooking in the pan for a few minutes after removing it from the bag that contains it.

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 heating element 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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Sous Vide

MAINTENANCE

• Wash your hands thoroughly before cleaning the appliance.
• Let the appliance cool down completely before cleaning it.
• Take it out of the cooking pot and rinse it under running water without getting the grip wet. Then, dry it thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. Place it on a dry cloth so that it dries completely on the inside as well.
• Never use chemicals or abrasives.
• The heating element can be cleaned by immersing it up to the MAX level in hot water and vinegar for up to an hour. Take it out of the container and dry it with a soft, dry cloth. Leave it to air dry completely by placing in on a cloth. This operation should be carried out about once a month or whenever necessary.
  • Store the appliance in a cool, dry area.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance is not working.	The appliance is not plugged in.	Plug it into the electrical socket.
The display shows "Err".	There is not enough water in the cooking pot.	Make sure the water level in the cooking pot is between the MIN and MAX levels indicated on the appliance. Top up the appliance with water.
Water circulation becomes particularly noisy.	A vortex of water has been created or air has entered the circulation channels of the device.	This is completely normal. Wait for the vortex to end and for the air to come out as water bubbles.

DISPOSAL PROCEDURE

The symbol on the base of the appliance recommends the separate collection of electrical and electronic equipment (Dir.2012/19/Eu-WEEE). At the end of the useful life of the appliance, do not dispose of it as mixed solid municipal waste but dispose of it at a specific collection centre located in your area or return it to the distributor at the time of purchasing a new appliance of the same type and intended for the same functions.

Where the size of the appliance to be disposed of is less than 25 cm, it is possible to return it to a point of sale with length greater than 400 square meters without the requirement to purchase a new similar appliance. This procedure of separate collection of electrical and electronic equipment is carried out within the context of a Community environmental policy with the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment and to avoid potential effects to human health due to the presence of hazardous substances contained in these appliances or to misuse of the same or parts of them.

Attention! The improper disposal of electrical and electronic equipment may result in penalties.

CE This product is meant for domestic use. The conformity, certified by the CE-marking on the device, refers to the Directive 2014/30/Eu on electromagnetic compatibility, to the Directive 2014/35/Eu on electric material destined to be used within given voltage limits and on Directive 2011/65/Eu on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. This product is an electronic device that was tested to assure, according to the current technical knowledge, that it does not interfere with other nearby

located equipment (electromagnetic compatibility) and that it is safe if used according to the advices given in the instructions for use. In case of operation anomalies, do not keep using the device and, if necessary, refer to the manufacturer directly.

WARRANTY

This appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the time of delivery of the goods, or another longer term envisaged by the national legislation of the consumer's residence. This provision complies with Italian and European legislation. The Laica products are designed for home use and must not be used in public venues. The warranty only covers manufacturing defects and does not apply if the damage is caused by an accidental event, incorrect use, negligence or misuse of the product. Use only the accessories supplied; the use of different accessories may result in invalidity of the warranty. Do not open the unit for any reason; in the case of opening or tampering, the warranty is definitively voided. This warranty does not apply to parts subject to wear or to the batteries when supplied. After 2 years from delivery, or another longer term envisaged by the national legislation of the consumer's residence, the warranty expires; in this case, the technical assistance interventions will be carried out against a fee. Information on technical assistance, whether under warranty or for a fee, can be requested by contacting [e-mail].

No payment will be due for repairs or replacements of products that fall within the terms of the warranty. In the event of faults, contact the retailer. Do NOT send the appliance directly to LAICA. All the operations under warranty (including those of replacement of the product or part thereof) will not prolong the duration of the original period of warranty of the product replaced. The manufacturer declines any liability for any damage that may, directly or indirectly, be caused to persons, property or animals as a result of the non-observance of all the requirements established in the relevant instructions manual and concerning, especially, warnings relating to installation, use and maintenance of the appliance. Laica, in its constant commitment to improving its products, is entitled to changing without any notice, in whole or in part, its products in relation to production requirements, without this entailing any liability for Laica towards its dealers. For further information: www.laica.it.