31573 - Other Kitchen Appliances Lakeland - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Sous Vide Wand
Model Number	31573
Brand	Lakeland
Dimensions (Approx.)	Wand length: 30 cm (estimated), requires pan with sides at least 19 cm tall
Weight	Approx. 1.2 kg (estimated)
Power Supply	230V, 50Hz, 10A fuse (BS1363 plug)
Temperature Range	Up to 95°C (203°F)
Timer Range	Up to 59 hours 59 minutes
Water Level Safety	Operates only between MIN and MAX marks on wand; auto-off if below MIN
Display	Digital LCD showing current temperature, set temperature, set time, work time
Control	Rotary dial and buttons (On/Off, SET)
Material	Stainless steel wand, silicone clip, plastic handle
Care and Cleaning	Wipe with damp cloth; descale with citric acid every 1-2 months in hard water areas
Safety Features	Automatic shut-off if water level low (E05) or too high (E06); hot surface warning
Compatible Cookware	Straight-sided pan, at least 19 cm tall, on heatproof surface
Spare Parts / Repairability	Contact Lakeland customer care for parts or service; special lead replacement
Intended Use	Indoor household use for sous vide cooking with vacuum-sealed food
Warranty	Standard Lakeland warranty (refer to manual)

Frequently Asked Questions - 31573 Lakeland

How do I set the temperature on the Lakeland Sous Vide Wand?

Press and hold the 'On/off' button for more than five seconds. The display will illuminate, and the current temperature will flash. Rotate the dial to adjust to your desired temperature. Press 'SET' to confirm.

What does error code E05 mean?

E05 indicates the water level has dropped below the 'MIN' mark. Turn off the appliance, add more water to between the 'MIN' and 'MAX' marks, and restart the wand.

Can I use the Sous Vide Wand with any pan?

No, the pan must have straight sides at least 19 cm tall so the wand can clip securely. Do not place the pan on a hob or cooker.

How do I change between Celsius and Fahrenheit?

Press and hold the 'On/off' and 'SET' buttons simultaneously for two seconds. The display will toggle between °C and °F.

What should I do if the water level is too high?

If the display shows E06, the water is above the 'MAX' mark. Turn off, unclip the wand, remove some water until the level is between MIN and MAX, then restart.

How do I clean the Sous Vide Wand?

Unplug and let it cool completely. Wipe with a clean damp cloth. Never immerse the handle in water. For descaling, set temperature to 70°C for 20 minutes with 5g citric acid per liter of water.

My food is not fully cooked at the end of the set time. Why?

Cooking times depend on food thickness, starting temperature of food and water. Check if food is cooked; if not, continue cooking. The work time continues counting even if water is topped up.

Can I leave the Sous Vide Wand unattended?

It is safe to leave while cooking, but monitor water level as it may evaporate. If the water drops below MIN, the wand will auto-off. Add hot water if needed.

What vacuum bags should I use?

Use vacuum sealer bags compatible with your vacuum sealer. Ensure no food obstructs the seal. Only seal food once; do not reseal leftovers.

How do I turn off the Sous Vide Wand?

Press and hold the 'On/off' button for five seconds. The motor will run briefly to cool down. Wait until it stops, then switch off and unplug at the socket.

USER MANUAL 31573 Lakeland

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Model: 31573

LAKELAND SOUS VIDE WAND

Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Sous Vide Wand.

Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

This versatile Sous Vide Wand turns your pan into a Sous Vide. You can create easy and affordable restaurant-quality fish dishes, tender steaks, juicy chicken and nutrient packed vegetables in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Sous Vide means 'under vacuum', - cooking food sealed in a vacuum bag slowly at a constant and low temperature to retain all the goodness, juices and flavour. This Wand allows you to precisely control the temperature and timing of your cooking, to keep in moisture, aroma and nutrients that would otherwise be lost.

Sous Vide Cooking prevents damage to the molecular structure of your food, seasoning and spices transmit flavour more intensely, and long slow cooking tenderises tougher cuts of meat.

Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same excellent quality, value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded the company back in the 1960s.

Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.

CONTENTS

Product features....3

Safety cautions....4-5

Sous vide cooking – safety advice 6

Using your Sous Vide Wand for the first time....7-8

Instructions for use 9-11

A guide to ingredients, hints and tips....12

Recipes 13-16

Frequently asked questions.... 17

Care and cleaning 18

Electrical connections....19

Recycling your electricals 19

PRODUCT FEATURES

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SAFETY CAUTIONS

Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as described in this instruction book.

- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

- Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.

- Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from the appliance before the first use.

- Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a fault contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.

- Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. If the lead is damaged it must be replaced with a special lead. Contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.

• Always use the appliance in a pan on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.

- Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn the socket to "off" and remove the plug from the mains socket.

- Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those recommended by Lakeland.

- To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse the cord or plug in water or other liquids.

- Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid contact between the lead and hot surfaces.

- For indoor use only.

- For domestic use only.

- This appliance should be used for preparation of food as described within the instructions for use that accompany it.

- Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains socket. Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.

• To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.
• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.
• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the worktop or touch any hot surfaces.
• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).

- WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.

- CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies and children. These bags are not toys.

- When the Sous Vide Wand is in use, the pan must be filled with water between the minimum and maximum water level marks on the wand.

- DO NOT immerse any other parts of the appliance, the handle, cord or plug in water. If any of these parts have contact with water, unplug the appliance immediately and contact Lakeland Customer Services.

- Do not lift or move the Sous Vide Wand and pan whilst in use.

- Only immerse the wand in tap water. Do not attempt to switch on this appliance without the wand clipped to a pan and in water.

The Sous Vide Wand is for use with vacuum sealed food only.

WARNING – HOT SURFACES

The Sous Vide Wand, heated water and pan surfaces marked with this ⚠ symbol will become very hot during use.

- DO NOT TOUCH as possible injury could occur. Allow the appliance to cool completely before touching these surfaces, handling, moving, emptying the pan or storing this appliance.

- The pan and Sous Vide Wand should only be used on a heatproof surface, because they will become very hot.

- Do not use the Sous Vide Wand and pan on a hob or cooker, even if they are switched off.

- Always use tongs to remove your food from the pan and wear oven gloves, hot water and hot food can burn and cause injury.

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SOUS VIDE COOKING - SAFETY ADVICE

Here are some simple safety steps for low-temperature cooking...

• Always use fresh meat, vegetables, fruit and herbs, that are well within their use by date. This reduces the chances that unclean or contaminated food will end up in your vacuum bag.
• Smell your food before and after cooking. If your food smells off, then it is and should be thrown away.
• Keep hot food hot, and cold food cold. Keep food outside the "The Danger Zone" this is the temperature range in which most bacteria can grow: 4°C (40°F) to 60°C (140°F).
• Use vacuum pouches with properly chilled food, removing all the air from the bag before cooking.
• Carefully follow the time and temperature requirements for the individual recipes you are using.
• Check food is fully cooked before removing from the pan.
• If your food is not to be eaten immediately, keep it sealed in it's vacuum bag and chill it in an ice bath to stop further cooking, before putting in the fridge.
• Food should be chilled before vacuum sealing, cooked immediately or stored below 3.3^ C (38°F) in a fridge, or frozen.
• If the vacuum pouch has been left at room temperature for more than two hours, discard immediately. Do not leave food at room temperature for more than two hours.
• Only vaccum seal food once. DO NOT reseal leftovers that have been opened or left out.
• If the vacuum pouch has been punctured in the pan, discard it immediately.
  • After sous vide cooking, your food can be browned in a pan if required.

USING YOUR SOUS VIDE WAND FOR THE FIRST TIME

- Unpack the Sous Vide Wand, remove all the packaging materials including the plastic film on the display.

- Before first use, wipe the outer surfaces with a clean damp cloth.

• Make sure all the parts are clean and dry before setting up the product.

- WARNING: Do not insert the plug into an electrical outlet, or turn on the Sous Vide Wand before you have set up the pan.

- First, select, prepare and vacuum pack your recipe. The Sous Vide Wand is for use with vacuum sealed food only, follow the instructions on your vacuum sealer to vacuum seal your recipe. Vacuum sealers are available from Lakeland.

• Take a pan large enough to cook your food, the sides of the pan must be straight and at least 19cm tall, so that the Sous Vide Wand can be fully and securely clipped on.

- Place the pan on a flat heatproof surface or board near a socket. Do not place the pan on a hob or cooker, - even if it is switched off.

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- With the wand inside the pan, clip it to the side of the pan by squeezing and releasing the clip handle. The bottom of the wand can sit on or above the bottom of the pan.

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Warning: The Sous Vide Wand must be fully and securely clipped onto the side of the pan before use. Your pan must have sides at least 19cm tall.

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• Shorter pans cannot be used with this appliance, because the silicone grip will not fully clip onto the side to hold it securely to the pan.

• The silicone grip must be fully clipped on.

- Fill the pan with tap water. The water level must be between the 'MIN' mark and the 'MAX' mark on the wand. Only the metal wand should be under water, do not immerse the handle, cord or plug in water.

- Remember that when you add your vacuum packed food, the water level will rise. You can check that the water level will sit between the 'MIN' and 'MAX' marks, by adding your prepared vacuum packed food to the pan, then filling it with cold tap water. Remember to remove your food and double check the water level is still above the 'MIN' mark without the food before you switch on the Sous Vide Wand. The appliance will only work if it is immersed in water between the 'MIN' and 'MAX' marks.

• The Sous Vide Wand is now ready to use.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

- Plug in switch on the Sous Vide Wand at the socket, the appliance will bleep and the digital display will illuminate briefly and go off.

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Setting the temperature and time

- Press and hold the 'On/off' button for more than five seconds, the digital display will illuminate so you can set the time and temperature stated for your Sous Vide recipe. The current temperature will be flashing.

- The default temperature is in Celsius. If you want to change the display between Celsius and Fahrenheit, press and hold the 'On/off' and 'SET' buttons at the same time for two seconds. You will see the temperature change from °C to °F on the display.

- Rotate the dial up and down to adjust the 'SET TEMP' to the temperature you require for your recipe. - You can set the temperature up to 95^ or 203^ . - Press the 'SET' button once, it will bleep.

- NOTE: If you do not rotate the dial within 10 seconds whilst setting the temperature and time, the display will stop flashing and you will have to press 'SET' again.

• The 'SET TIME' is displayed in hours and minutes (HH:MM), and the hours (HH) will be flashing.
• Rotate the dial up and down to adjust the hours 'HH' you require for your recipe.
• You can set the timer up to 59 hours 59 minutes.

• Press the 'SET' button once again, the minutes (MM) will flash.
• Rotate the dial up or down to adjust the minutes 'MM' you require for your recipe.

- Press the 'SET' button again and 'WORK TIME' will flash, press once more so all lights on the display are solid.

• Press the 'On/off' button to start heating and circulating the water to the set temperature for your recipe.
• The current temperature on the display will increase as the water heats.
• When the water reaches the set temperature, the appliance will bleep every three seconds.

• Add your vacuum packed food into the pan, immediately press and hold the 'SET' button for two seconds, there will be one short bleep.

• The 'WORK TIME' will start counting up from now, to show how long your food has been cooking, and where you are in your cooking cycle. After 1 minute you will see the 'WORK TIME' counting.

• Make sure your food is completely submerged in the water. You will notice the current temperature on the display drop, but the wand will work quickly to increase it to your set temperature again.

• At the end of the cooking time the appliance will bleep every three seconds to tell you your food is ready.
• Press and hold the 'SET' button for two seconds, there will be one short bleep to cancel.
• Using oven gloves, carefully take your cooked vacuum sealed food from the pan with a pair of heat resistant tongs. Take care when cutting open the vacuum bag with scissors, hot steam may escape and can burn.
• Press and hold the 'On/off' button for five seconds to turn off the Sous Vide Wand. The motor will continue for a couple of minutes to cool the appliance. Wait until the motor has stopped and switch off and unplug at the socket.

• The Sous Vide Wand, heated water and pan surfaces will be very hot. Allow the appliance to cool completely before touching these surfaces, handling, moving or storing this appliance.

• DO NOT empty the water from the pan with the wand still attached.

• Remove the Sous Vide Wand from the pan first, using the clip handle. Place it on a heat resistant surface to allow it to cool.
• DO NOT empty the water from the pan until it has cooled completely.

NOTE: Whilst cooking:-

• The set temperature and set time can be adjusted during the cooking cycle. Use the 'SET' button and dial.
• The water in the pan will evaporate. Monitor the water level during cooking. If the water level is too low and goes below the 'MIN' mark, the Sous Vide Wand will switch off automatically.
• You may need to top up the water in the pan. If more water needs to be added, use water as close as possible in temperature to the water in the pan. Cold water will stop your food cooking.
  The 'WORK TIME' will continue counting, so keep a record of how many minutes it takes for the water to reach your 'SET TEMP' again. When the water has reached your 'SET TEMP' the wand will bleep every three seconds.
  Press and hold the 'SET' button for two seconds there will be one short bleep. You can add the additional minutes it has taken to get your water back to temperature to the 'SET TIME' using the dial, so your recipe is fully cooked.

A GUIDE TO INGREDIENTS, HINTS AND TIPS

Once you've tried some of the recipes in this booklet, you may wish to adapt them, using our suggestions as a guide. Cooking times will vary depending on the foods you choose.

- When selecting or preparing food for the Sous Vide Wand; before you vacuum seal it check the food pieces are even in thickness so they will cook at similar times. Or seal in separate bags to allow you to remove one and let another cook for longer.

- Cooking times will vary according to the starting temperature and thickness of your food.

- When cooking slowly over longer times, consider searing your meat or fish in a hot pan before vacuum packing. This adds flavour, firms up the outside of the food, and will kill any bacterial spores on the surface (the inside of meat and vegetables are sterile unless out of date). If your food cannot be seared before vacuum packing, gently sear or blanch it before serving, this will also add flavour.

RECIPES

Please note that all spoon measurements are standard metric, so 1 tsp is 5ml and 1 tbsp is 15ml. We recommend using a set of measuring spoons for accurate results.

CHICKEN BREAST WITH HERBS AND LEMON

Serves 4

Ingredients	Quantity
Chicken breast, skinless	4 x 200g each
Butter	25g
Lemon	Zest only
Garlic cloves 2, finely chopped
Water	4 tbsp
Herbs – basil, sage, thyme or rosemary	A few leaves or sprigs
Salt and pepper
Oil	1 tbsp (optional)

WHAT TO DO:

Attach the wand to the side of your pan and fill with water. Set the temperature to 62^ C and the time to 1 hour, 30 minutes (01:30).

Put the chicken breast into a vacuum bag, add the butter, lemon zest, garlic, water, herbs and seasoning.

Vacuum seal the bag according to the sealer instructions.

Cook your recipe using the Sous Vide Wand.

When cooking has finished, check through the pouch that the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Return it to the pan if more cooking is required.

Remove the chicken from the pouch and pat dry with kitchen paper. Heat the oil in a frying pan and brown the chicken on both sides if required.

Serve immediately with fresh vegetables.

ASIAN STYLE SALMON FILLETS

Serves 2

Ingredients

Quantity

Chilli 1

Salmon fillets 2 (225-250g in total)

Soy sauce 1 tbsp

Sugar 12 tsp

Fish sauce 1 tbsp

WHAT TO DO:

Attach the wand to the side of your pan and fill with water. Set the temperature to 62^ C and the timer to 20 minutes (00:20).

Deseed and finely chop the chilli.

Put the fish into a vacuum bag, add the chilli, soy sauce, sugar and fish sauce.

Vacuum seal the bag according to the sealer instructions.

Cook your recipe using the Sous Vide Wand.

Remove from the pouch and serve with fresh vegetables, noodles or with salad.

SEASONAL VEGETABLE SELECTION

Serves 4

Ingredients

Quantity

An assortment of chopped seasonal vegetables 450g

i.e. asparagus, peppers, courgettes and Broccoli

Butter

25g

Lemon 1, zest of

Salt and Pepper

WHAT TO DO:

Attach the wand to the side of your pan and fill with water. Set the temperature to 80^ C and the time to 1 hour (01:00).

Put the vegetables, butter, lemon and seasoning into a vacuum bag and vacuum seal the bag according to the sealer instructions.

Cook your recipe using the Sous Vide Wand. Cook for 40-60 minutes depending on your taste.

Remove from the pouch and serve as an accompaniment with meat or fish.

SPICED APPLES

Serves 4

Ingredients

Quantity

Apples, small 4

Unsalted butter 60g

Soft brown sugar 50g

Cinnamon 1 tsp

Sultanas

50g

WHAT TO DO:

Attach the wand to the side of your pan and fill with water. Set the temperature 62^ C and the time to 20 minutes (00:20).

Core the apples almost to the bottom, so there's a 'base' to hold in the filling, making sure there's plenty of room inside.

Mix the butter, sugar, cinnamon and sultanas together in a bowl.

Fill the centre of the apples with the mixture, pressing it in firmly. Put the apples into a vacuum bag and vacuum seal according to the sealer instructions.

Cook your recipe using the Sous Vide Wand.

When cooking has finished, using an oven glove, touch through the bag to test for tenderness, cook further if required.

Serve with créme fraiche or vanilla ice cream.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: Why is my food not cooking?

Answer: Check the Sous Vide Wand is plugged in and switched on at the socket. Check that the digital display is illuminated. Finally, check you have pressed the On/off button once you have set the temperature and time.

Question: Why is water is getting into the vacuum bag?

Answer: The vacuum bag has not been sealed properly. Check you are using the correct vacuum sealer bags, check that there is no food obstructing the seal before you seal the bag. Discard the food, do not eat it.

Question: Why is my food not fully cooked at the end of the cooking time?

Answer: Several things can affect the cooking time, for example the thickness of the food, the starting temperature of the food or the starting temperature of the water. Check your food is fully cooked before removing it from the water bath. Cook for longer if required.

Question: Why is the digital display showing 'E05', and stopped heating the water?

Answer: This is an error code. The water level has dropped below the 'MIN' mark and the wand no longer is submerged in water. Water may have evaporated during cooking. Turn off the appliance, add more water into the pan so the level is between the 'MIN' and 'MAX' marks on the wand and restart the appliance.

Question: Why is the digital display showing 'E05' and bleeping?

Answer: This is an error code. The metal part of the wand is not submerged in water. Make sure the wand is placed in a pan which is filled with water, and the water level sits between the 'MIN' and 'MAX' marks before turning on.

Question: Why is the digital display showing 'E06' and stopped heating the water?

Answer: This is an error code. The wand has automatically switched off. The pan is too full and the water level is above the 'MAX' mark on the wand. Turn off the appliance, unclip from the pan and remove some water so the level is between the 'MIN' and 'MAX' marks on the wand when it is clipped back on. Remove the wand from the water, allow it to cool and dry, then restart. If the wand does not restart contact the Lakeland Customer Services team.

CARE AND CLEANING

• Unplug the Sous Vide Wand and let it cool completely before cleaning.
• Clean thoroughly before using for the first time and after every use.
• Check the appliance for wear or damage after every few uses.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners, or steel wool.
• Never immerse the handle in water or any other liquid.
• To clean the appliance, wipe with a clean damp cloth and dry thoroughly before storing.
• Store the Sous Vide Wand with the power cable loosely coiled. Never wrap it tightly around the product.
• Do not leave the Sous Vide Wand in water when not in use.

DESCALING

• In hard water areas, you can descale the appliance every 1-2 months.
• Put the appliance in a pan and fill with water to the "MAX" on the wand.
• Set the temperature to 70^ C and the time to 20 minutes.
• Add 5g of citric acid powder to every litre of water in the pan.
• Turn off the appliance, switch off and unplug at the socket.
• When the appliance has cooled, rinse the wand in cold water and dry thoroughly before storing.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

The appliance is fitted with a fused three-pin plug to BS1363 which is suitable for use in all homes fitted with sockets to current specifications.

CHANGING THE 10 AMP FUSE

Use a 10 amp BS1362 fuse. Only BSI or ASTA approved fuses should be used. If you are unsure which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualified electrician.

Note: After replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug which has a fuse cover, the cover must be refitted to the plug; the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover. If lost, replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an electrical shop. This appliance complies with the following EU Directives: 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) and 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive).

RECYCLING YOUR ELECTRICALS

Along with many other high street retailers, Lakeland has joined a scheme whereby customers can take their unwanted electricals to recycling points set up around the country.

Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk to find your nearest recycling point.

Lakeland

Alexandra Buildings, Windermere, Cumbria, UK LA23 1BQ

Tel: [phone] www.lakeland.co.uk

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