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AnovA Precision Sous Vide ® Immersion Circulator Operating Manual Anova Culinary LLC Houston, TX USA TEL: 281-980-1236 FAX: 281-980-1352 www.anovaculinary.com...
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24-25 Intellectual Property All Intellectual Properties, as defi ned below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Anova Industries, Anova Culinary LLC or its suppliers relating to Anova products, including but not limited to, accessories, parts or software relating thereto, are proprietary to federal and state laws, and international treaty provisions.
OPERATION SAFETY This section explains the potential dangers that may arise when operating the Anova 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 and then send back system to repair (water damage not covered by warranty). Do not retrieve the unit until you have un- plugged the cord.
INTRODUCTION ® Anova Precision sous vide circulators are precision temperature controlled circulators de- signed to regulate the temperature of a water bath. The system features: high precision temperature controller with heater screw clamp removable skirt ...
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 sous vide circulators require a 6.5 inch (16.5cm) deep container or pot. Place the Anova circulator on the side of your container and turn the clamp until it is tight. Fill the pot with water between the min/max markers on the skirt. Remember large cuts of meat like a turkey can over top the water your pot.
SETUP (pump direction) The pump can channel fl ow around large objects or away from delicate foods. Turn the pump cap to change the output direction of the water fl ow. For extremely delicate foods like eggs or fl ounder - turn the output to the back of the container wall.
SETUP (timer mode) Changing Timer Mode: 1) Press “Enter System Confi g” 2) Toggle timer mode to alarm or to stop system 3) Accept new setting or Exit ...
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 and return authorization number.
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: For cleaning the heating coil, To clean the stainless steel skirt and pump shaft, and sensors, use dish pump cover – place into a dish washer soap, a soft tooth brush and rinse or washed in the sink with detergent under water.
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 concentrate and is also the cheapest (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 metal on metal 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.
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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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