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OPERATION SAFETY This section explains the potential dangers that may arise when operating the Anova Precision cooker sous vide circulator and notes many important safety precautions. Burn Hazard - the cooking container, the stainless steel portion of circulator, and food pouches all get hot when used. Use oven mitts or tongs when handling.
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DO NOT DISASSEMBLE. OBSERVE ALL WARNING LABELS. Do not remove warning labels. If your circulator falls into water, discon- nect power ASAP to avoid shock. Then send back system to repair (water dam- age not covered by warranty). Do not retrieve the unit until you have unplugged the cord.
INTRODUCTION Anova Precision sous vide circulators are precision temperature controlled circulators designed to regulate the temperature of a water bath. The system features: 1) Control interface 2) Numeric scroll wheel 3) Removable skirt with directional water pump cap 4) Adjustable ring clamp ...
Anova circulators are not designed for direct contact with food. Do not use Anova circulators to directly contact food – at no time should food products also come in contact with bath fl uid. Food must be vacuum- sealed, heat sealed, or zip locked before use with the circulator.
SETUP (clamp & pot) Anova Precision cooker circulators require a 4.25 inch (11cm) deep container or pot. 1) Place the ring clamp on the side of your container and turn the lower clamp knob until it is tight. 2) Place the circulator into the ring...
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SETUP (clamp) 3) turn the top system clamp knob until tight.
Why Change Pump Flow Direction? Precision cooking requires the temperature to be even all the way around the food. For crowded pots or large objects this could mean uneven cooking. For delicate objects like eggs or fi sh the water jet can damage fi llets or crack eggs...
SETUP (timer) To display Timer function: 1) Press and hold “Play/Start” for 8 seconds - 2) Press and hold the timer icon for 3 seconds to set time via the scroll wheel. Pressing start or the timer icon again will start the timer countdown Why is the timer function not toggled on from the beginning? In sous vide cooking temperature is far more important than the time.
SETUP (small pots) For small pots: 1) Place the system in the ring clamp 2) Let the unit rest on the bottom of the pot then tighten the top knob of the ring clamp.
If any signs of physical damage are found send back for factory ser- vice and replacement parts. Repairs: If your system falls into the water or is physically damaged, contact Anova Culi- nary LLC for a return authorization number and instructions.
Maintenance (assembly) Twist the skirt to the left until it comes off. Sometimes the impellers will get caught on the side of the skirt as the skirt is getting pulled off. Jiggle the skirt from side to side to loosen up the skirt You can also remove the pump cap fi...
Maintenance (cleaning) CLEANING THE SKIRT : CLEANING THE CIRCULATOR: To clean the stainless steel skirt and pump For cleaning the heating coil, pump shaft, cover – place into a dishwasher or wash and sensors, use dish soap, a soft tooth in the sink with detergent.
Maintenance (stains) CALCIUM & HARD WATER STAIN REMOVAL: Hard water stains will appear on the heater and stainless steel skirt. Use the following products to remove stains and lime build up: 1) ZEP Calcium Lime Rust Remover - commercial grade lime remover is a concen- trate and is also the least expensive (by weight).
Warranty Provisions The following Warranty Provisions shall apply to products sold in North America by Anova (“Seller”) to the entity shown as buyer (“Buyer”) on Seller’s invoice. 1. Initial Warranty. Seller warrants to the Buyer that the products manufactured by the Seller are free from defects in material and workmanship for a period not to exceed one (1) year or fi...
TroubleShooting FAQ Noise: Under normal operation the system will hum due to the motor, impeller and cooling fan in operation. Grinding noise: The stainless steel skirt is loose. Push the stainless skirt up into the guide groove and turn to the right until you hear a click. With the skirt secure, the noise will go away. There also might be the chance the stirring shaft was inadvertently bent.
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Temperature read does not match thermometer: Keep in mind, Anova immersion circulators are calibrated to a scientifi c platinum primary standard which is far more accurate than store thermometers. Cover your tank with foil and wait about 15 minutes for temperature equilibration –...
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I set my time for 36 hrs. When 36 hrs should be up it shows an hour and 20 minutes left to complete. Why does the time change?