2 Safety Instructions 5 Features 6 Operating Instructions 9 Cleaning and Maintenance 10 Troubleshooting 11 Tips and Tricks 13 Notes 15 Terms and Conditions 16 Warranty Card READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction manual before using. MODEL: RJ39-V2-BLACK...
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Congratulations! You have made an excellent choice with the purchase of this quality Chefman product. By doing so, you now have the assurance and ® peace of mind which comes from purchasing a product that has been manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety, supported by the high quality standards of Chefman ® To ensure customer satisfaction with your purchase, this Chefman ® product is backed by a comprehensive manufacturer’s 1-year warranty as well as outstanding after-sales service through our dedicated Helpline. We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come. If you require technical support or in the unlikely event that your purchase is faulty, please call our Helpline for immediate assistance. Faulty product claims made within the 1-year warranty period will be repaired or replaced free of charge provided that you have satisfactory proof of purchase (keep your dated receipt). This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights. Your statutory rights are not affected. This limited warranty does not apply in cases of damage caused by accident, improper use, abuse and force majeure. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you. This limited warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is tampered with in any way whatsoever. In case of questions or technical problems please call our toll-free help line number: 888-315-6553, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm EST. If the appliance has to be returned to us, it must be packed correctly as we cannot accept any responsibility for damage caused in transit. We recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service.
French chef Georges Pralus began cooking with sous vide technology in his restaurant in the 1970’s, passionate about the amazing results it produced. The Chefman Sous Vide Precision Cooker has instantly become a market leader and a part of this revolutionary cooking history. No other brand offers a product that includes such superior design and packaging, the Club Chefman website with exclusive content, and a mobile app that provides guided cooking as well as tips to maximize your purchase. Bon Appetit! THE SOUS VIDE TIMELINE Chefman made the Sous Vide Precision Vacuum sealing is used to Cooker a dream pasteurize foods, leading come true for home to experimentation with chefs everywhere. cooking grade plastic and immersion food heating. 1960s 2017 1700s 1970s Physicist Sir Benjamin With the gourmet revolution, Thompson accidentally Pierre Troisgros cooks discovered that the plastic-packed foods precision method of in his world-class cooking achieves French restaurant. best results. Thousands of chefs come to Troisgros' culinary school to learn the method. MODEL: RJ39-V2-BLACK...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. WARNING: When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be followed in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following: 1. Before using the appliance read through the instructions and illustrations carefully. 2. Keep these instructions for future reference. 3. Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local main voltage before you connect the appliance. 4. Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers. Your warranty will become invalid if such accessories or parts have been used. 5. Do not use the appliance if the power cable, the plug or other parts are damaged. 6. This appliance should not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children. 7. Unplug the appliance immediately after use. 8. Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge only if they are supervised or have been given instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. 9. This appliance is only intended to be used in household and other similar applications. Do not use this appliance outdoors. 10. Do not touch the hot surface of the unit or place hands in the water while cooking. 11. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or the entire unit in water or any other liquid. 12. Do not use an extension cord with this unit. Use grounded power sources only. 13. To avoid the possibility of personal injury, always unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet before handling or cleaning. 14. Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 15. Do not place on or near a hot gas or an electric burner, or in a heated oven. 16. Operate the appliance in water only. Keep the water level between the “MIN” and “MAX” levels indicated on the shaft of the unit. MODEL: RJ39-V2-BLACK...
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SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS 1. T his unit includes a short power-supply cord in order to reduce the risks that result from becoming entangled in or from tripping over a longer cord. 2. L onger extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. 3. If an extension cord is used: a. T he marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance; b. If the appliance is of the grounded type, then the extension cord should be a grounding type 3-wire cord; and c. T he longer cord should be arranged in such a fashion that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled by children or tripped over. LINE CORD SAFETY TIPS 1. Never pull or yank on the appliance or on the appliance cord. 2. To insert the plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into an outlet. 3. To disconnect the appliance, grasp the plug and remove it from the outlet. 4. B efore each use, inspect the line cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any are found, this indicates that the appliance should be serviced and the line cord replaced. Please return the appliance to an authorized service representative. 5. N ever wrap the cord tightly around the appliance. This could place undue stress on the cord at the point where it enters the appliance and cause it to fray and break. MODEL: RJ39-V2-BLACK...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE IF THE LINE CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE OR IF THE APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY. CAUTION: To ensure continued protection against the risk of electric shock, only connect to properly grounded outlets. IMPORTANT: During the first few minutes of initial use, you may notice smoke and/or a slight odor. This is normal and should quickly disappear. It will not recur after the appliance has been used a few more times. This appliance is not intended for use by children or by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been given instruction on proper use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. MODEL: RJ39-V2-BLACK...
Features 1. CLAMP 6. C ONTROL DIAL 2. NON-SLIP RUBBER GRIP 7. MAXIMUM WATER LEVEL 3. C URRENT TEMPERATURE 8. MINIMUM WATER LEVEL 4. SET TEMPERATURE/ 9. WATER INLET/OUTLET COUNTDOWN TIMER 5. START/STOP BUTTON NOTE: The unit can display temperatures in either Fahrenheit or Celsius scale. Press and hold the START/STOP button for 6 seconds to convert from one scale to the other. MODEL: RJ39-V2-BLACK...
2. M ount the Precision Cooker onto the pot or container and plug the unit into a wall outlet. The unit will indicate the CURRENT TEMPERATURE in larger digits. The smaller digits indicate the SET TEMPERATURE, which will begin displaying the default temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Caution: When mounting the Precision Cooker unit, make sure that the water level remains in between the "MIN" and "MAX" lines indicated on the shaft of the unit. 3. S et the temperature by scrolling the CONTROL DIAL to reach the desired temperature. Note: For basic sous vide cooking information, refer to the cooking guide located on page 8 of this manual. More useful information and recipes can be found at www. chefmansousvide.com. For additional content that is sure to greatly enhance your sous vide cooking experience, visit the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store and download the Chefman Sous Vide app. 4. P ress the START/STOP button (red color) on the screen to begin preheating the water. Once pressed, the red icon will turn blue indicating that the unit is in use. 5. P lace the uncooked food inside a bag. While any re-sealable food grade bag will work, Chefman recommends vacuum sealing the food beforehand in order to marinate and to fully lock in all of the flavor. The Chefman RJ45 Vacuum Sealer is recommended as a very good option to vacuum seal foods for optimum flavor. 6. W hen using a re-sealable bag to cook, keep the bag slightly open on top and immerse the bag into the water at an angle leaving the open corner jutting out of the water. At this point, proceed to seal the final portion of the bag. In this way, the water from the pot will serve to push air out of the bag for optimum sealing. 7. O nce the CURRENT TEMPERATURE displays the same value as the SET TEMPERATURE, the desired temperature has been achieved. At this point, use a clamp and fasten the sealed bag of food to the inside of the pot to keep the bag from moving around in the water. MODEL: RJ39-V2-BLACK...
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Setting The Countdown Timer Feature Note: The COUNTDOWN TIMER can be set even after the unit has begun cooking. Setting Time Then Temperature 1. P ress and hold the START/STOP button for 3 seconds. The small digits on the screen will display 00:00 and the digits on the left will begin blinking. The digits on the left indicate hours and the digits on the right indicate minutes. 2. Use the CONTROL DIAL to adjust the COUNTDOWN TIMER to the desired number of hours. Press the START/STOP button once to accept the hours setting. Now the digits on the right will begin to blink. 3. Use the CONTROL DIAL to adjust the COUNTDOWN TIMER to the desired number of minutes. Press the START/STOP button once to accept the minutes setting. 4. Use the CONTROL DIAL to adjust the SET TEMPERATURE to the desired temperature. Press the START/STOP button to accept the temperature setting and to begin preheating the water. Note: The COUNTDOWN TIMER will only begin counting down once the unit reaches the SET TEMPERATURE. Do not be concerned that the timer does not begin counting down immediately upon being set. Setting Temperature Then Time 1. U se the CONTROL DIAL to adjust the SET TEMPERATURE to the desired temperature. MODEL: RJ39-V2-BLACK...
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Medium 140°F/60°C Medium Medium-Well 150°F/66°C Medium-Well Well 160°F/71°C Well 40 m 1.5 h SEAFOOD Fish 122°F/50°C 1.5h SEAFOOD Fish 15 m 45 m Shellfish 131°F/55°C Shellfish VEGGIES 15 m Tender 180°F/82°C 1.5h VEGETABLES Tender Tough 185°F/85°C Tough m = Minutes h = Hours MODEL: RJ39-V2-BLACK...
Cleaning & Maintenance Cleaning and Descaling Instructions: In most instances, a basic cleaning is sufficient to clean the Precision Cooker. Basic cleaning is performed by using a sponge or damp cloth and then drying the unit. It is recommended to perform descaling periodically, particularly if the unit is used very often or if it is used in a region with hard or mineral rich water. 1. M ount the Precision Cooker to a pot and fill to the MAX level indicated on the shaft of the unit with an equal mixture of water and distilled white vinegar. 2. Using the CONTROL DIAL, program the SET TEMPERATURE to 158° F. 3. A fter the SET TEMPERATURE is reached, allow the water and vinegar mixture to continue circulating for an additional 20 minutes. Your Precision Cooker is now descaled. 4. Unplug the unit and allow to cool. 5. M ake sure to rinse the unit in cool water and to dry it off before storing away for future use. MODEL: RJ39-V2-BLACK...
Troubleshooting 1. The unit will not turn on. Solution: Make sure that the machine is properly plugged into a grounded outlet and check the power cable to see if it is ripped or worn down. Do not use the machine if the power cord is damaged. 2. Unit is making a constant beeping sound and the display is not working. Solution: The unit is not submerged in water between the "MIN" and "MAX" line. If the water is above the "MAX" line or under the "MIN" line, the unit will not work and will make a constant beeping sound. Place the unit in water with the water reaching a level between the "MIN" and "MAX" lines to reset. Press the START/STOP button to stop the beeping. MODEL: RJ39-V2-BLACK...
Enjoy our helpful guide to pampering your food in a kitchen Jacuzzi! POT PICKIN' Select a pot or container that is large enough to allow the Precision Cooker as well as the bag (or bags) of food to be clipped on opposite sides. Take care to allow enough room to ensure that the unit will never touch the bag. In the event of cooking multiple bags in one pot, make sure that there is enough room for all the bags to be entirely immersed in water. SPICE IT RIGHT For best results and maximum flavor use dry or powdered spices. You can use sauces or marinades as well, but make sure the liquid is non-alcoholic, has a low acidity, and isn't meant to be used as a brine. If you’re set on that acidy taste, marinate the meat like you usually would, just be sure to remove it from the marinade before you cook sous vide. Once you put the food in the bag with desired seasoning or marinade, make sure to evenly distribute contents for even cooking and flavor. SEAL IT TIGHT Best results are achieved when all of the air in the bag is removed. While any kind of food grade plastic sealable bag can be used, some prefer vacuum sealed bags since the vacuum sealer removes all the air out of the bag. When using a zipper lock bag, first seal the bag most of the way and leave a small opening. Slowly submerge the bag into the water which will push the remaining air out, and seal the remaining portion before fully submerging. BATH TIME! Ensure that the food remains completely submerged under the water throughout the cooking process by filling the pot with water until just below the MAX line. To prevent the food from floating above the water, use clips to firmly attach the bag to the container wall, or place a weighted (heat safe) object on top of the bag to keep it submerged. Evaporation can be reduced by covering the container or using sous vide balls. MODEL: RJ39-V2-BLACK...
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Tips and Tricks for Precision Cooking TIMING OPTIONAL Because the Precision Cooker controls the temperature and cooking so precisely, it is unlikely to overcook or burn even if you decide to forgo the timer and auto-shut off. If you want, though, the Precision Cooker is equipped with a timer that will automatically shut off when cooking is complete, so you can take a nap without setting an alarm. Use the Cooking Guide on page 7 to determine the correct time & temperature for desired results. SEAR AWAY WITH ME Searing is recommended when cooking meat, fish, or poultry. Remove the food from the bag and sear by using a pan, broiler, or barbecue (Cast Iron pans are recommended but not required). Searing the food will give it color and texture, and will lock in the flavors for restaurant quality results. MODEL: RJ39-V2-BLACK...
NORMAL WEAR: This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product; improper voltage or current; use contrary to the operation instructions; deviation from instructions regarding storage and transportation; repair or alteration by anyone other than CHEFMAN ® or an authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes. CHEFMAN ® shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental of consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province. HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: If your CHEFMAN product should prove to be defective within the ® warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, simply email customerservice@chefman.com or call our toll-free number 1-888-315-6553 for additional information from our Customer Service Representatives, or send the defective product to Customer Service at Chefman, 1 Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ 07495. This warranty is effective for the time periods listed above and subject to the conditions provided for within this policy. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY: California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store which sells CHEFMAN products ® of the same type. The retail store shall then, at its discretion, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of the product. If the above two options do not result in the appropriate relief to...
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Full Name: Address: Email: Phone: (If applicable) Date of Purchase*: *We recommend you keep the receipt with this warranty card Retail Store of Purchase: Description of Malfunction: Return your completed warranty card to: PRECISION COOKER MODEL: Chefman RJ39-V2-BLACK 1 Sharp Plaza Suite 207 customerservice@chefman.com Mahwah, NJ 888.315.6553 07495 Phone lines available Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm EST 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY MODEL: RJ39-V2-BLACK...
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Visit chefmanSOUSVIDE.com for recipes, video tutorials and tips tailor-made for your chefman Precision COOKER. To log-in to ClubChefman.com follow the below steps: 1. Enter www.clubchefman.com into your web browser. 2. Click on "Sign Up Now" . 3. F ill in the required information as prompted. NOTE: "Place of Purchase" refers to the store at which you purchased your product. 4. Sign in using your User Name and Password. CLUB CHEFMAN ACCESS CODE: 2131451 ® C L U B C H E F M A N . C O M...
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