Preparation - Bosch VitaPower 8 Series Instruction Manual

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Preparation

* Depending on model X "Accessories"
see page 29
Lid with vacuum seal
For an air-tight seal on the blender jug,
ToGo bottle and storage containers. To
remove a lid with vacuum applied, first
grip the vacuum seal at one end and pull
it up. Sufficient air has to get inside for the
lid to be removed. The lids of the storage
containers are equipped with a date
indicator. Turn the two rings to set the day
and month when the food was added.
Vacuum zipper bags
Use to store food under vacuum to preserve
the freshness and extend the shelf life of
food contained in them, to marinate food or
for sous-vide cooking.
For storing liquids (such as soup) we
recommend using containers.
Sous-vide cooking
Sous-vide cooking is a method of cooking
under a vacuum at low temperatures.
W Health risk!
When preparing food for sous-vide cooking
it is important that you always follow the
application and hygiene instructions below:
■ Only use high-quality, perfectly fresh
food.
■ Wash and disinfect your hands. Use
disposable gloves or cooking/grill tongs.
■ Take extra care when preparing critical
food, such as poultry, eggs and fish.
■ Always thoroughly rinse and/or peel fruit
and vegetables.
■ Always keep work surfaces and
chopping boards clean. Use different
chopping boards for different types of
food.
■ Maintain the cold chain. Make sure that
you only interrupt it briefly to prepare
the food, and then return the food in its
vacuum-sealed bag to the refrigerator
for storage before you cook it.
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■ Food is suitable for immediate
consumption only. Once the food is
cooked, consume it immediately. Do
not store it after cooking – not even
in the refrigerator. It is not suitable for
reheating.
■ Do not cook the food in the bag you
bought it in (e.g. portions of fish). These
bags are not suitable for sous-vide
cooking.
■ Where possible, position the items of
food in the bag next to each other and
not on top of each other.
■ We recommend to keep the vacuum
seal out of the water.
For professional sous-vide cooking results
we recommend to use Bosch vacuum
drawer.
Safety systems
The appliance has various safety systems.
X "Safety systems" see page 29
Preparation
W Risk of injury
– Do not reach into the blender knife. Grip
the blade insert by the plastic only.
– Do not insert the mains plug until
all preparations for working with the
appliance are complete and the blender
jug has been correctly positioned on the
base unit.
Warning!
When the blender is assembled, do not lift
it by the handle of the blender jug. To lift
the blender, always grip it by the base unit/
motor block.
X Image sequence B
1. Unwind the power cord to the required
length.
Important: Make sure that the power cord
runs through the cable opening on the
underside of the appliance.
2. Place the base unit on a stable and level
work surface. Open the cap completely.
3. Turn the blender jug upside down and fit
the blade insert with the sealing ring in it
as shown.