Table of contents Table of contents Sous Vide basics ................4 Safety ..................... 6 Proper use ............... 6 Safety notices for your Pearl ......... 6 Safety notices for Sous Vide cooking ......10 Description of your Pearl ............12 Front and rear views ............ 12 Display and keypad ............
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Table of contents Improving the results ........... 24 Working with your Pearl ............26 Switching on and starting the unit ......26 Operating the unit ............26 Setting the desired temperature ........ 26 Working with the timer ..........27 Changing settings ............29 Care and maintenance ...............
Sous Vide basics Sous Vide basics Always exercise the greatest possible care and main- Important! tain hygienic conditions at all times. Use only fresh ingredients of the highest possible 1. Preparation quality. Prepare raw ingredients properly. Place the raw, refrigerated ingredients into special 2.
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Proper use Remove the cooled bag from the ice water and store 5. Refrigerated it at 3 °C (37 °F) or colder. storage Warm the cooled bag in a water bath shortly before 6. Regeneration serving. Complete the cooking process and serve the food.
Safety Safety Proper use This product is designed to control the temperature of water in a bath tank. The product is used to pre- pare food in this water bath according to the Sous Vide technique (low-temperature, slow cooking of food in vacuum-sealed packaging).
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Safety notices for your Pearl Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. It is important that you follow all safety instructions in order to avoid personal injury and property damage. Caution! This device may be attached only to power sup- plies with proper grounding and FI fuses.
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Safety Do not drain the water while it is hot! Check the temperature of the water before draining; this may be done by briefly switching on the unit. It is essential that you read the operating instruc- tions before initial operation. ...
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Do not attempt to use the unit if the power cord is damaged! For safety reasons a damaged power cord may only be replaced by the manufacturer, a fusionchef by Julabo service representative or a similarly qualified person. Allow only authorized technicians to perform service and repair tasks.
Safety Safety notices for Sous Vide cooking Only trained experts should attempt the Sous Vide cooking technique. It is important to follow precise and uniform work steps and maintain a hygienic envi- ronment in order to ensure adequate safety during food preparation.
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Safety notices for Sous Vide cooking It is also important that kitchen personnel employ an Observe HACCP appropriate HACCP (Hazards Analysis and Critical regulations Control Points) system in order to monitor and doc- ument every step the food takes from delivery to serving.
Description of your Pearl Description of your Pearl Front and rear views Front without protection grid Rear with protection grid LED display (see next Mains switch, illuminated page) Keypad (see next page) Micro fuses Safety float switch Power cord with plug Pump discharge Protection grid Heating coil...
Display and keypad Display and keypad LED display for temperature and timer Control displays: Heating Alarm °F Temperature units Fahrenheit °C Temperature units Celsius Timer key Keypad: Arrow keys for setting the temperature and timer key for entering values...
Accessories Accessories The following accessories are available for your Pearl. Attachments Bath attachment clamp Use the bath attachment clamp to secure the Pearl to the wall of a cooking container. Max. wall thickness Order No. Attach. clamp 30 mm 9FX1118 Accessories for cooking containers Separation grid The separation grid is used to divide bath tanks into...
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Accessories for cooking containers Retaining grids Retaining grids are inserted into the bath tank from above and are used to keep vacuum bags underwater. They help ensure that the food is cooked evenly from all sides. Order No. 1 retaining grid for bath XS 9FX1127 2 retaining grids for baths S, M 9FX1125...
Accessories Temperature sensor Handheld core temperature sensor (external) A handheld measurement device is useful for moni- toring the core temperature of the cooked food. This device is designed to be precise and reliable. Order No. Handheld core temperature sensor 9FX1151 Adhesive sealing tape Place the adhesive sealing tape onto the vacuum bag before inserting the core temperature sensor.
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Other accessories Soft Travel case (Polyester) Sturdy soft travel case made of polyester, with carry- ing straps and removable shoulder strap. Order No. Soft Travel Case (Polyester) 9FX1191 Timer Tape Use the various colors to identify different types of food and keep track of multiple cooking times. Order No.
Installation and initial operation Installation and initial operation Unpacking and inspecting the unit Unpack the unit and accessories and immediately check the items for any damage that may have oc- curred during transport. Even if only the packing has been damaged, please notify the freight forwarder, railway company, or postal service so they can file a damage report.
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Installing your Pearl Fasten the unit in place Warning! Danger of electric shock! Carefully fasten the unit in place! If the unit is installed or fastened improperly, it may fall into the cooking container. If this happens: Pull the power plug from the power socket. ...
Installation and initial operation Please insert the enclosed distance sleeves (∅ 8 mm x 17 mm) into the combination units Pearl Edition XS, S and L. Optionally Bath attachment clamp for wall thickness > 30 mm: max. wall Order No. thickness Attachm.
Beginning initial circulator operation Beginning initial circulator operation Caution! Compare the available power voltage and fre- quency with the specifications on the type label. This device may be attached only to power out- lets with an earthing contact! ...
First steps First steps This chapter is intended for users with little or no experience with the Sous Vide cooking technique. If you are an experienced Sous Vide cook or profes- sional chef, you may skip this chapter and continue on page 26 „Working with your Pearl“.
Starting the unit Starting the unit After all preparations have been completed, you can begin the cooking process. 1. Make sure that the cooking container is properly filled and the Pearl is correctly installed and con- nected. 2. Switch on the Pearl at the rear of the unit. The unit will go into Standby and display the OFF message.
First steps is entered, the display will eventually return to the currently measured temperature. Enjoying the first results... 1. After the Pearl has heated the water bath to the desired temperature, place the meat into the cooking container. 2. Allow it to cook for at least 60 minutes. Use the timer function: Press the timer key, use the arrow keys to select the desired...
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Improving the results For these reasons, it is unlikely that you will achieve How did it optimal results the first time you use the unit. To taste? improve the results over time, you should ask your guests for their honest opinions and request their suggestions for improvement, for example: Was the What can I do meat too rare? Was it overcooked? You will have to...
Working with your Pearl Working with your Pearl Switching on and starting the unit Caution! Never operate a damaged or leaking unit! Do not attempt to use the unit if the power cord is damaged! 1. Use the power switch on the rear of the unit to turn the unit on.
Working with the timer 2. Confirm by pressing The temperature will be adopted as the new target value and will remain in memory even after the unit is switched off. Working with the timer The Pearl has a programmable timer. The decimal point of the display will blink whenever the timer is active.
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Working with your Pearl Displaying and correcting the timer To display the remaining running time while the unit is in operation, press the timer key once. The remaining time will be displayed and can be modi- fied with the arrow keys If no value is entered, the display will eventually re- turn to the measured current temperature and the previously set remaining time will be active.
Changing settings Changing settings You can adjust the following settings on your Pearl. Setting the temperature units You can choose to display the temperature in either degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit. Change the temperature units as follows: 1. Switch off the unit. 2.
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Working with your Pearl If an automatic restart is desired, the AUTOSTART function can be activated. In case of an interruption of the main power supply the unit will restart when power is again applied and key is pressed. The unit will also start operating as soon as the main pow- er switch is turned on.
Changing the water Care and maintenance The circulator is designed for continuous operation under normal conditions. Regular maintenance is not required. However, you should perform the following cleaning tasks each day. Changing the water The circulator is suitable only for use with sof- tened/decalcified water.
Care and maintenance Draining bath tanks with single units Single units must be disassembled before draining the bath tank. 1. Switch off the unit and pull the mains plug. 2. Unscrew the bath attachment clamp and remove the unit from the bath tank. 3.
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Cleaning the unit Iron in drinking water will precipitate and result in rust formation. Removing/installing the protection grid To properly clean the unit and the particle filter and to check the low-level protection device, it is neces- sary to remove the protection grid. Do this as fol- lows: 1.
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Care and maintenance 10. Then rinse well with water and dry the parts with a soft towel. Do not turn the unit upside down. When drying the unit, hold it in such away that the water does not run into the interior of the circulator.
Confirming temperature accuracy Confirming temperature accuracy Checking temperature accuracy Fusionchef by Julabo units are precisely calibrated and inspected before leaving our factory. The units are designed for highly precise temperature control in continuous operation. Even over long periods of time, the sensors will retain their accuracy or become only marginally inaccurate.
If there is enough water in the bath tank: The float switch is defective (transport dam- age, etc.). Sent the unit to an authorized fu- sionchef by Julabo repair facility. E 05: WORKING SENSOR Please contact our service department. ALARM E 06: SENSOR Please contact our service department.
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Error messages Shown on the display What should I do? E 12: TEMPERATURE Please contact our service department. MEASUREMENT ALARM E 14: EXCESS TEMPERA- Please contact our service department. TURE PROTECTOR ALARM E 33: SAFETY SENSOR Please contact our service department. ALARM...
Information about the unit Information about the unit Technical data Pearl Z Pearl Unit type Order No. 9FT1000 9FT1113 Working temperature range 20 °C…95 °C(68 °F …203 °F) Operating temperature range 0 °C…95 °C (32 °F …203 °F) Temperature stability +/- 0,03 K (+/- 0.05 °F) Temperature adjustment digital...
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Technical data Pearl S Pearl XS Unit type Order No. 9FT1B13 9FT1B20 Working temperature range 20 °C…95 °C(68 °F …203 °F) Operating temperature range 0 °C…95 °C (32 °F …203 °F) Temperature stability +/- 0.03 K (+/- 0.05 °F) Temperature adjustment digital Temperature display LED-Display...
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Information about the unit Pearl M Pearl L Pearl XL Unit type Order No. 9FT1B27 9FT1B44 9FT1B58 Working temperature range 20 °C…95 °C (68 °F …203 °F) Operating temperature range 0 °C…95 °C (32 °F …203 °F) Temperature stability +/- 0,03 K(+/- 0.05 °F) Temperature setting digital Temperature display...
Repairs We recommend that you speak with our technical service department before requesting a service tech- nician or sending a fusionchef by Julabo device in for repair. Telephone: +49 (0)7823 / 51-66 fusionchef by Julabo...
Please fill out this form and in- clude it with the device or fax or e-mail it to us in advance. fusionchef by Julabo will not be liable for any damage caused by improper packaging. Notice During the repair process fusionchef by Julabo re- serves the right to perform any technical changes necessary to ensure flawless operation of the device.
Warranty Warranty fusionchef by Julabo warrants flawless functionality of this unit, assuming it has been installed and used properly and in accordance with the directives con- tained in these operating instructions. The warranty time period is two years. The warranty is limited to our choice of improve- ment, no-charge repair, or replacement in response to customer complaint.
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