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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content s Important Safeguards..........Introduction.............. Cooking Sous Vide Safely........Basic Steps of Sous Vide Cooking......Controls & Components........... Set-Up................ Day-to-Day Operation..........Buttons & Controls..........Turning Your Circulator On........Adjusting the Temperature........Selecting the Temperature Unit......Setting the Timer........... Loss of Power Restart........... Cleaning &...

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    Do not operate this Circulator with a damaged power cord or plug, or if it has been dropped, damaged or malfunctions. Return the Circulator to PolyScience for examination and/or repair. Do not let power cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of the table or counter.

  • Page 5: Save These Instructions

    If this safety cannot be reset, the unit must be sent back to PolyScience. IMPORTANT: COUNTERTOP PROTECTION Some countertop materials may not be able to withstand the prolonged exposure to heat required for sous vide cooking.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the PolyScience Sous Vide ® DISCOVERY Circulator. Properly cared for, it will provide you with the precise and reliable temperature control you need for low temperature sous vide cooking. We recommend that you begin using your Circulator immediately to confirm that it is operating properly.

  • Page 7: Cooking Sous Vide Safely

    COOKING SOUS VIDE SAFELY Step-by-Step Overview The basic steps of Sous Vide cooking are very simple and straightforward. Food can either be served right after it is cooked or it can be chilled in the vacuum pouch and reheated later. Just follow the following 5 easy steps. 1.

  • Page 8: Basic Steps Of Sous Vide Cooking

    BASIC STEPS OF SOUS VIDE COOKING 1. Set Up Sous Vide DISCOVERY & Water Bath: • Clamp Sous Vide DISCOVERY to a stockpot or any other ® vessel. Fill with water up to maximum level, indicated on Sous Vide DISCOVERY.
  • Page 9 • Determine how tight you want to seal the food. Avoid compressing delicate ingredients, unless it is your intention. • Check vacuum bag for proper seal before cooking. • After sealing, immediately cook or refrigerate food at 38°F (3.3°C) or below until ready to cook. 4.

  • Page 10: Controls & Components

    Cover Plate for Power Switch Over-Temperature Protection Reset Electrical Button Power Cord Mounting Clamp Maximum Liquid Level Line Removable Minimum Heater / Pump- Liquid Level Line Access Cover Rear Flow Port Front Flow Port PolyScience Sous Vide DISCOVERY ®...

  • Page 11: Set-Up

    SET- UP 1. Attach Circulator to cooking vessel. Mounting clamp attaches Circulator securely to both flat- and curved-walled cooking vessels. Allow at least 0.5 inch / 1.3 cm clearance between bottom of Circulator housing and bottom of cooking vessel. 2. Add water to cooking vessel. Fill cooking vessel to a depth between Maximum and Minimum liquid level lines.
  • Page 12 4. Place Power Switch in the “On” position. The actual and set point temperature (in °F) will appear on the display, indicating that the Circulator is in the Standby mode and ready for use. Actual Cooking Liquid Temperature Set Point Temperature PolyScience Sous Vide DISCOVERY ®...

  • Page 13: Day-To-Day Operation

    DAY-TO - DAY OPER ATION Buttons & Controls Turns the Circulator On, placing it in Standby Power mode. The power switch is located on the rear of the unit. Starts active operation. Pump begins running; cooking liquid also begins heating if the set point temperature is above the actual temperature of the liquid.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Temperature

    For optimal heating and performance, cover the cooking vessel with plastic wrap or a lid. DO NOT COVER THE CIRCULATOR. PolyScience Sous Vide DISCOVERY ®...

  • Page 15: Selecting The Temperature Unit

    Selecting the Temperature Unit This feature allows selection of the temperature unit in which the actual cooking liquid temperature and set point temperature are displayed. The factory default is °F. 1. Press once for °F or three times for °C; the word SET will be lit next to the current set point temperature setting.

  • Page 16: Setting The Timer

    TIP: Always allow the cooking liquid to reach the set point temperature before setting the timer. This will help ensure food is cooked at the desired temperature for the desired length of time. PolyScience Sous Vide DISCOVERY ®...

  • Page 17: Loss Of Power Restart

    Loss of Power Restart In the event that electrical power is lost while your Circulator is in use, it will begin operating automatically once power is restored, with the temperature displayed in °F and the timer set for 24:00 hours. WARNING: The unit will start automatically after a disruption in electrical power.
  • Page 18 Heater Element WARNING: To avoid the potential for burns, allow the Circulator to cool to room temperature before removing it from the cooking vessel. WARNING: Never operate your Circulator without the protective cover in place. PolyScience Sous Vide DISCOVERY ®...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Removing Food Debris Press to put the Circulator in Standby and then place the Power Switch in the “Off” position. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. In the unlikely event that food or other debris becomes lodged in the heater element or pump impeller, these components can be fully accessed by removing the protective cover on the bottom rear of the unit.
  • Page 20 5. Press the red reset button. 6. Replace the cover plate. 7. Plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet. 8. Place the Power Switch in the “On” position. 9. Press If the problem persists, contact PolyScience. Reset Button PolyScience Sous Vide DISCOVERY ®...

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    By doing so, you will help to conserve natural and environmental resources and you will ensure that your equipment is recycled in a manner that protects human health. For more information, please contact PolyScience. www.cuisinetechnology.com...

  • Page 22: Warranty

    You are a consumer if you were the original purchaser of the product at retail for personal, family or household use. PolyScience agrees to correct for the consumer, either by repair, or at PolyScience’s election, by replacement, any defects in...
  • Page 23 This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Be sure to activate your new PolyScience Sous Vide ® DISCOVERY warranty at www.cuisinetechnology.com...
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