Sous Vide - Frying Pan OBH NORDICA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Sous Vide Cooker
Brand	OBH Nordica
Model	7971
Capacity	8.5 L
Power Supply	220-240 V ~ 50 Hz, 700 W
Temperature Range	40–90 °C
Temperature Accuracy	±0.1 °C
Timer Range	10 minutes to 72 hours
Display	Digital LED Display
Circulation System	Magnetic Circulation Pump
Control Panel	Power Switch, Start/Stop, Timer/Temp, +/- Buttons
Safety Features	Overheat Protection (Error Code E3), Automatic Shut-off
Included Accessories	Rack, Stirrer, Stirrer Cover
Water Level Markings	MIN Mark (minimum), Do Not Overfill
Cleaning Method	Wipe with Damp Cloth; Not Dishwasher Safe; Monthly Cycle with Mild Detergent at 40°C for 20 min
Usage	Indoor Domestic Use Only
Warranty	2 Years Limited (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland)
Error Codes	E1/E2: Contact Service; E3: Overheating, Fill with Cold Water
Temperature Unit	Celsius (Fahrenheit can be set by holding Timer/Temp button 5 seconds)
Max Food Thickness	7 cm diameter steak or larger piece

Frequently Asked Questions - Sous Vide OBH NORDICA

How do I set the cooking temperature and time?

Press the + or - buttons to adjust temperature (40-90°C). Press the Timer/Temp button, then use + or - to set time (10 min to 72 hours). Press Start/Stop to begin.

What does error code E3 mean and how do I fix it?

E3 indicates the overheating cut-out has been activated. Fill the water bath with cold water above the MIN mark and restart the appliance. If the error persists, contact customer service.

Can I use this sous vide cooker for purposes other than cooking food?

No, the appliance is designed for domestic sous vide cooking only. Using it for other purposes may cause damage and void the warranty.

How should I clean the sous vide cooker?

Always unplug and let cool. Empty the water bath, then wipe with a damp cloth. The stirrer cover can be removed for cleaning. Do not immerse in water or use abrasive cleaners. Run a monthly cleaning cycle with mild detergent at 40°C for 20 minutes.

What should I do if a vacuum bag breaks during cooking?

Immediately stop cooking and unplug the appliance. Let the water cool, then thoroughly clean the water bath with a soft cloth and mild dish soap. Rinse well and dry before next use.

Can I use the sous vide cooker outdoors?

No, the appliance is for indoor use only. It should be placed on a stable, moisture-resistant surface away from water sources.

What is covered under the warranty?

The 2-year limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship for domestic use in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. It does not cover misuse, normal wear, improper voltage, or commercial use.

How long can I cook food sous vide?

Cooking time can be set from 10 minutes up to 72 hours. Recommended times vary by ingredient; for example, a 20 mm beef fillet rare takes 2-4 hours at 52°C.

Do I need to brown the food after sous vide cooking?

Yes, to achieve a seared surface and maximum flavour, quickly brown the food in a hot frying pan or grill after removing it from the vacuum bag.

Can I immerse the appliance or cord in water?

No, never immerse the appliance, cord, or plug in water or any other liquid. This can cause electric shock or damage.

USER MANUAL Sous Vide OBH NORDICA

DESIGNING GOOD LIFE

Sous Vide Cooker MAGNETIC

CIRCULATION 8.5 L

For the ultimate culinary experience

Making good!

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BEGRENSET GARANTI for OBH Nordica

Garantien

1. Read the instruction manual carefully before use and save it for future use.
2. Plug the appliance to a household outlet of 220-240V only and use the appliance only for the intended use.
3. Always unplug after use and before cleaning and maintenance.
4. Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.
5. This appliance can be used by persons (including children from the age of 8) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience with/knowledge about the appliance, if they have been given supervision or instructions concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety and when they are aware of possible risks.
6. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Children are not always able to understand potential risks. Teach children a responsible handling of electrical appliances.
7. Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children under the age of 8 and they shall be supervised.
8. Position the appliance and the cord out of the reach of children under the age of 8.
9. Check that the cord is not hanging free from the edge of the table.

10. Do not place the appliance on or near hotplates, open fire or the like.

11. Warning! The housing and in particular the lid get very hot during use, so do not touch these parts during use.

12. Warning! Hot water may be accumulated at the inner side of the lid during use. Hold the lid on both sides when lifting it in order to avoid scalding by steam and hot water.
13. Let the appliance cool off before you remove any parts, before cleaning and before you empty the appliance.
14. Do not move the appliance when it is full of water.
15. Position the appliance on a stable and moisture-resistant surface.
16. Put water in the container above the MIN marking.
17. Do not overfill the container and make sure that the water does not overflow when the vacuum pouch/pouches are submersed in the water.
18. The appliance should only be used under supervision.
19. The appliance is not for outdoor use.
20. Always check the appliance, the cord and the switch before use. If the cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorized service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
21. Extra protection can be obtained by installation of a residual current device of 30mA. Check with your installer.
22. The appliance is for domestic use only.
23. If the appliance is used for other purposes than intended, or is it not handled in accordance with the instruction manual, the full responsibility for any consequences will rest with the user. Any damages as a consequence of the above to the

product are not covered by the warranty.

Main components (see image on page 3)

1. Lid
2. Handle
3. Water bath
4. Control panel
5. Rack
6. Min level
7. Stirrer and stirrer cover

Display functions (see illustration page 3)

1. Display

2. Timer/Temp button

3. Settings buttons + - for time and temperature

4. Power switch

5. Start/Stop button

NOTE! A temperature sensor can be seen in the bottom of the water bath. This must not be removed or manipulated in any way.

Sous vide has been used as a cooking technique in the restaurant sector for many years and is considered to be unbeatable when it comes to preserving the taste and quality of the ingredients.

Sous vide means "under vacuum". With a sous vide cooker a lower and more precise temperature is applied to the food. This means that if you set the temperature to 58.4°C for example and place a piece of vacuum packed meat in this, the meat will be cooked to this temperature right through. Cooking times are longer than with traditional cooking and the vacuum packed food retains its nutrients and flavour in a completely different way. Meat becomes more tender and vegetables have a more concentrated flavour.

Food that is to be cooked sous vide must first be vacuum packed.

This sous vide cooker is equipped with a circulator, which circulates the water so as to obtain an even water temperature.

You should be aware that when you cook sous vide the surface of the food does not have the cooked appearance you are used to. For this reason, you must quickly sear the food for maximum surface flavour. This can be done by quickly browning the food in a grill or frying pan.

When handling ingredients, whether for sous vide or more traditional cooking methods, you should always be familiar with food safety.

• Be sure to have clean hands and only use clean kitchen tools.
• Ensure that you have fresh, high quality ingredients.

• Only use fresh, well cleaned vegetables and herbs.

• Use separate kitchen tools for different ingredients. You must keep raw food and its kitchen tools separate from cooked food.

• Always prepare the food properly; see the recommendations in the table further down the directions.
• Serve the cooked food immediately or follow routines for safe storage and cooling.

Use

1. Start by seasoning and vacuum packing the ingredients to be cooked so that everything is prepared before the appliance is started. Follow the instructions in the manual for the vacuum packer before vacuum packing.
2. Place the appliance on a flat surface that will not be damaged by damp.
3. Lift the cover of the appliance and ensure that the stirrer and the cover on the bottom are in place. Lower the rack and fill the water bath with water. To reduce the heating up time, fill with water that is as close to the desired temperature as possible. NOTE! The water temperature should not be higher than the desired cooking temperature. Use a jug or similar. The water level must always be above the MIN mark, with or without food in the water bath. If there is too little water, the temperature sensor may turn off the appliance, error code "E3" will show in the display. The appliance must then be allowed to cool before it can be restarted.
4. Plug the appliance into a wall socket. You will hear a beep. The display flashes and the power button illuminates.
5. Press the power switch until the display lights up. You will hear another beep and the display shows the default water temperature (56°C) and 8 hours (8:00) which is the preset time.

Setting the cooking temperature

Adjust to the desired temperature for what is to be cooked with the aid of the + and - buttons (see table below). The temperature range is 40-90°C.

Setting the cooking time

Press the timer/temp button. Set the desired cooking time with the aid of the + and - buttons; the time range is 10 minutes-72 hours (00:10-2:00 in 1 minute steps, 2:00-72:00 in 30 minute steps). Press and hold for rapid increase/decrease. If a temperature display in Fahrenheit is desired, press the timer/temp button down for 5 seconds.

NOTE! A minimal smell and smoke will occur from the initial use, which is normal.

WARNING! Keep stirrer away from babies and children. This part might cause suffocation.

Start cooking

1. Press the start/stop button to start the heating. The stirrer starts to operate and the display shows the current temperature.
2. When the set temperature is reached the appliance beeps three times and the time count begins. Lift the cover and place the vacuum packed food in

the rack with the aid of tongs or similar. Note that the water must be able to circulate freely around and between all the bags so as to ensure even temperature and cooking. It is important that the vacuum packed food does not come into contact with the bottom or sides of the water bath. Top up the water if necessary so that the food is completely under the water surface. Close the cover of the appliance. NOTE! The temperature may fall somewhat when the bags of food are placed in the water bath. This is normal. Do not lift the cover more than necessary during cooking to avoid cooling the water. You can stop cooking at any time by pressing the start/stop button.

1. When the set time is reached the appliance gives a sound of 3 beeps and turns off the heating and the display. The power switch remains illuminated until the plug is pulled from the socket.

Ensure that the bags are completely sealed before and after cooking. If the food is to be kept in a refrigerator and served later, cool the bags in iced water so as to reduce the temperature quickly and avoid further cooking.

Guidelines for cooking

The table below gives suggested temperatures for achieving the desired result. The circulator has a temperature sensitivity of 0.1° C so as to adapt to personal preferences. We therefore recommend using these temperatures as a starting point.

The guidelines are for food at refrigerator temperature (about +5°C).

Note that the water must be able to circulate freely around and between all the bags so as to ensure even temperature and cooking. It is important that the vacuum packed food does not come into contact with the bottom or sides of the water bath.

Name Description	Thickness Temperature	Minimum	time	Maximum time
Beef Fillet of	beef, rare 20 mm 52°C	2 hours 4 hours
	Fillet of beef, medium	20 mm 55°C	2 hours 4 hours
	Fillet of beef, well done	20 mm 65°C	2 hours 4 hours
	Fillet steak, rare 20 mm	52°C 2 hours	4 hours
	Fillet steak, medium	20 mm 55°C	2 hours 4 hours
	Fillet steak, well done	20 mm 65°C	2 hours 4 hours
	Entrecôte, rare 20 mm	52°C 2 hours	4 hours
	Entrecôte, medium	20 mm 55°C	2 hours 4 hours
	Entrecôte, well done	20 mm 65°C	2 hours 4 hours
Lamb Roast	lamb, without bones, medium	90 mm 55°C	C 20 hours 30 hours
	Roast lamb, without bones, well done	90 mm 65°C	C 20 hours 30 hours
Pork Fillet of	pork 40 mm 64°C 2 hours 4 hours
	Roast pork(ribs) 15 m	m 60°C 4 hours	20 hours
Chicken Fillet of chicken 25 mm 64°C 2 hours			4 hours
Fish Fat fish, with slightly rare core		30 mm 55°C	C 20 min 40 min
		Fat fish, medium 30 mm 60°C 20 min +40 min
		Lean fish, medium 15 mm 58°C 20 min 40 min
Vegetables	Beetroot Up to 50 mm		84°C 1 hour 6 hours
	Carrots Up to 50 mm		84°C 1 hour 6 hours
	Celeriac	Up to 50 mm	84°C 1 hour 6 hours
	Potatoes	Up to 50 mm	84°C 1 hour 6 hours
	Asparagus	Up to 70 mm	84°C 30 min 1 hour
	Onion	Up to 70 mm	84°C 30 min 1 hour
	Broccoli	Up to 70 mm	84°C 30 min 1 hour
	Cauliflower	Up to 70 mm	84°C 30 min 1 hour
	Aubergine	Up to 70 mm	84°C 30 min 1 hour
	Fennel	Up to 70 mm	84°C 30 min 1 hour

The times shown above are based on the thickness of the ingredients that is shown in the table. Using a thicker or thinner piece will affect the cooking time of the food. For example a steak or larger piece of beef 7 cm in diameter needs to be cooked for at least 5 hours at the desired temperature. The maximum thickness of a steak or larger piece of beef that should be cooked in a low temperature circulator is 7 cm in diameter.

When food is cooked sous vide, you may need to brown the food afterwards to obtain a seared surface. Take the food out of the bag and brown it quickly in a hot frying or grill pan.

Troubleshooting

1. Always check that the plug is undamaged and connected to a socket.
2. Try putting the plug into a different socket.
3. Check that the power switch is active and lights up.

If error code E1 or E2 is shown in the display, contact customer service on 08-629 25 00.

Error code E3 means that the overheating cut-out has been activated. Fill the appliance with cold water to above the MIN mark and start the appliance again. If error code E3 is still displayed, contact customer service.

Cleaning and maintenance

• Always switch the appliance off and unplug it before any cleaning or maintenance.
• Never dip the appliance or its cord into water or other liquids.
• Ensure that the water in the water bath has cooled before cleaning.
• Empty the water into a sink by tipping the water bath so that all the water runs out. NOTE! Do not angle the water bath so that water splashes over the control panel. Dry off the water bath and cover with kitchen paper or a towel.
• Never put anything but clean water into the water bath.
• If a vacuum bag should break during cooking, the water bath must be thoroughly cleaned. Use a soft cloth and a little mild washing up liquid to clean the water bath. If needed, the cover over the stirrer can be lifted off, to clean the cover and the stirrer.
• Never use any abrasive cleaning products for cleaning.
• The appliance and its parts must not be washed in a dishwasher.
• You should run a cleaning cycle on the appliance about once a month (depending on how often the appliance is used). Fill the water bath with clean water above the MIN mark. Add a mild (non-foaming) cleaning agent and set the temperature to 40°C and the time to 20 minutes. After cleaning, empty out the water. Repeat if necessary.
• Wipe the cover with a damp cloth. The cover must not be washed in a dishwasher.

Disposing of the appliance

By law, electrical and electronic equipment must be collected for the recycling of components. Electrical and electronic equipment marked with the waste management symbol must be disposed of at a municipal recycling point.

OBH Nordica LIMITED GUARANTEE

The Guarantee

OBH Nordica guarantees this product against any manufacturing defect in materials or workmanship during 2 years within Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland, starting from the initial date of purchase or delivery date.

This manufacturer's commercial guarantee covers all costs related to restoring the proven defective product so that it conforms to its original specifications, through the repair or replacement of any defective part and the necessary labour. At OBH Nordicas choice, a replacement product may be provided instead of repairing a defective product. OBH Nordicas sole obligation and your exclusive resolution under this guarantee are limited to such repair or replacement.

Conditions & Exclusions

OBH Nordica shall not be obliged to repair or replace any product which is not accompanied by a valid proof of purchase. The defective product may be returned to the store of purchase.

This guarantee applies only for products purchased and used for domestic purposes and will not cover any damage which occurs as a result of misuse, negligence, failure to follow OBH Nordica instructions, or a modification or unauthorised repair of the product, faulty packaging by the owner or mishandling by any carrier. It also does not cover normal wear and tear, maintenance or replacement of consumable parts, or the following:

• using the wrong type of water or consumable
• mechanical damages, overloading
• damages or poor results specifically due to wrong voltage or frequency as stamped on the product ID or specification
• ingress of water, dust or insects into the product
• scaling (any de-scaling must be carried out according to the instructions for use)
• damage as a result of lightning or power surges
• damage to any glass or porcelain ware in the product
• accidents including fire, flood, etc
• professional or commercial use

Consumer Statutory Rights

OBH Nordica's commercial guarantee does not affect the Statutory Rights a consumer may have or those rights that cannot be excluded or limited, nor rights against the retailer from which the consumer purchased the product. This guarantee gives a consumer specific legal rights, and the consumer may also have other legal rights which vary from Country to Country. The consumer may assert any such rights at his sole discretion.

These instructions are also available on our website www.obhnordica.com.

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Technical Data

OBH Nordica 7971

220-240V\~, 50 Hz

700 watts

We reserve the right to make changes without notice.