MODELS
This manual describes the installation, operation and mainte-
nance of the SmartVide 8 Plus sous-vide cooker. The model
reference and its characteristics appear on the name plate
attached to the machine.
These appliances have been designed and manufactured in
accordance with the following standards:
European directives and standard
(versions at 230V
50/60Hz)
Machine Directive: 2006/42/EC
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive: 2004/108/EC
Protection level in accordance with standard UNE-EN 60529:
IP-X1
Standards applicable in America
(Versions at 120V 60Hz and 208-240V 50/60Hz)
Safety standards for machines UL 197, CSA C22.2 109 Edition
Hygiene and materials standards NSF/ANSI Standard 4
START-UP AND INSTALLATION
For optimum performance and long-lasting preservation of your
machine, carefully follow the start-up and installation instruc-
tions given in this manual and the intended conditions of use.
Location
Use this appliance in a ventilated kitchen at an ambient tempe-
rature no higher than 40ºC.
Do not block nor obstruct the ventilation slits.
Do not place the appliance next to or near sources of heat.
Electric connection
Before plugging the appliance in, make sure that the mains
voltage coincides with the voltage indicated on the name plate
attached to the machine.
CAUTION: THE EARTH CONNECTION IS OBLIGATORY.
DANGER OF ELECTROCUTION.
Start-up
Preparing the container: Place a suitable container on a
fl
at,
level, rigid, non-combustible surface, preferably near a sink or
drain for emptying. When the working temperature of the water
exceeds 60ºC it is very important to use a lid, to avoid excess
steam. Thus you will prevent heat loss and protect the applian-
ce from moisture. See Fig. B
Securing the device: Hold the appliance
fi
rmly and secure it with
suf
fi
cient stability to the container. Ensure that the switch and
socket are within your reach while using the appliance. See Fig.
B
Filling the container with water: This appliance is designed only
for sous-vide cooking at a low temperature with water. We re-
commended using decalci
fi
ed soft water. Take into account the
maximum and minimum
fi
ll levels for the water. See Fig. B
Never start up the device without water. The appliance has a
fl
oat guard to detect the minimum water level. Always check
that the
fl
oat guard is working before using the unit. Check this
manually by taking the machine out of the container vertically,
for example.
Start-up: Connect the appliance and switch it on using the
switch at the rear and set the desired temperature. After heating
the water to the desired temperature, place the vacuum packed
food in the cooking bath. Parts of the bath and lid can get very
hot during use. Take great care when touching them! Use cloths
or oven gloves!
Use the timer function to programme the desired time. Once the
programmed time has been reached an alarm will sound. Press
any button to stop the alarm and remove the food from the bath.
Cleaning
The water in the container must be changed daily and the
appliance cleaned periodically.
To avoid electric shocks that can cause serious personal injury,
switch the appliance off and unplug it before cleaning.
· Never let water get inside the appliance.
· Never clean the appliance under running water or submerge
it in water.
· Do not use: abrasive cleaning products such as ammonia,
bleach, etc. solvents, metal scourers, gritty detergent.
· Clean the immersion parts of the appliance with soapy water
and a cloth or sponge and dry with soft cloth. Use your hand
to check that the
fl
oat moves, without forcing it. Use a dry
cloth to clean the parts that are not immersed.
· You can clean the protective grille periodically in the dishwas-
her.
Maintenance
Before every use, check that the low level
fl
oat is working pro-
perly.
Other important remarks
· If the power supply is damaged and a new one must be insta-
lled, only a Sammic authorised technical service can replace
it.
· This appliance is not to be used by people (including children
of 8 years and over) with limited physical, sensorial or mental
capabilities, or that lack the experience or knowledge, unless
they have been supervised or instructed in the use of applian-
ce by a person responsible for their safety and understand
the dangers it entails. Do not allow children to play with the
appliance. · The cleaning and maintenance to be performed
by the user must not be performed by unsupervised children.
· Only people quali
fi
ed in sous-vide cooking may cook using
this method. It is vitally important to follow procedures that
minimise the risk of formation of anaerobic bacteria.
· This machine is for supervised use. Never leave the machine
running unsupervised.
SmartVide 8 Plus
Users Manual
