Before Using For The First Time - Sensio CRUX Instruction Manual

Before Using for the First Time

1. Carefully unpack your CRUX Sous Vide Cooker and discard all packaging materials.
Your CRUX Sous Vide Cooker comes assembled and ready for use. Locate the stainless
steel clamp and set aside for future use.
2. SOUS VIDE PREPARATION:
You will need:
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• A 6 to 20-quart pot or suitable container at least 6.5 inches deep
• High quality, BPA-free HEAVY-DUTY ZIPPERED PLASTIC BAGS, preferably gallon-sized,
accommodate several servings of food. Perfect for: steak, fi sh, pork chops, chicken
breasts, hamburgers.
• Special BPA-Free SOUS VIDE BAGS have strong seams that are specifi cally designed
for higher temperatures. Special sous vide bags are necessary when braising meats for
long periods of time or cooking vegetables such as lentils or beans at temperatures
above 160°.
• SOUS VIDE BAGS are vacuum sealable, but can be used by manually displacing water,
then folding and clipping the bag opening over the side of the pot.
• For longer sous vide cooking times, add water to the MAX water level. Periodically
check on water level and add water as needed.
• This Sous Vide Cooker is equipped with an Auto Shut-Off safety device. Intelligent
water-level sensors will immediately turn the heating elements OFF if the unit is
removed from the water or if the water falls below the MIN water level.
• CANNING JARS should be used when cooking egg white bites, custards, curds, mousse,
and yogurt.
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