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6. When the target TEMPERATURE and TIME have been programmed, press the
ON/OFF ( ) button. An audible beep will be heard. In a few seconds, the water
will begin to circulate.
7. While the water is preheating, prepare food. Add herbs, seasonings or rubs to all foods
before placing into cooking bags. Vacuum seal or remove air manually from the bag
before cooking.
8.
Manual Air Removal.
The manual water displacement method works to remove air from
plastic bags without the use of a vacuum sealer. This method is especially necessary when
cooking softer foods such as hamburgers or chicken breasts, when the food product
would lose its form using a vacuum sealer.
9. Fill a large container with cool water. Prepare food to be cooked and place in a BPA-free
plastic freezer bag. Do not seal.
10. Slowly immerse the food-filled bag into the water. This will force the air out as the bag
is immersed. Continue immersing the bag until just before the water reaches the top of
the bag. While still in the water, close or zip to seal, forcing out all remaining air as much
as possible.
IMPORTANT!
Avoid overcrowding. Allow space around all food when sealing.
HINT!
To prevent bags from floating to the surface, when cooking light foods, add a small
knife or spoon to the bottom of the bag before sealing.
HINT!
Eggs in shells can be placed directly into the pot of water. Use resealable bags for
cracked eggs.
11. When the water temperature reaches the target TEMPERATURE, an audible beep
will sound, the colon (:) will flash as TIME begins to count down.
12. Add cooking bags or jars to the heated water bath. For best results, bags must be fully
immersed in the water bath. Use clips to attach the tops of the bags to the top of the
cooking pot for support and to avoid leakage.
IMPORTANT:
You can add many bags as will fit in your cooking pot as long as there is
adequate water circulation around each cooking bag.
13. When the TIME counts down to 00:00, 2 audible beeps signal the CRUX Sous Vide
Professional Style Cooker turning itself OFF. A lone red ON/OFF ( ) will appear on
the display.