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Sous Vide & Slow Cooker Model Number SVS550 INSTRUCTION MANUAL After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 663 907 Email: customercare @ winplus.com.au...
Contents Warranty Page Welcome General Information and Safety Instructions Features Assembly and Parts List Getting Started Instructions Recipes Index Repair & Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 663 907 Email: customercare @ winplus.com.au...
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Warranty Details Sous Vide & Slow Cooker The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 36 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion. The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and territory laws.
Congratulations on choosing to buy a Kuchef product. ® All products brought to you by Kuchef® are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety, and, as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive 3 Year Warranty.
General Information and Safety Instructions GeNeRAL INFoRmAtIoN & SAFety INStRuctIoNS • Do not use in dusty conditions. • Do not drop the Sous Vide & Slow Cooker. Dropping or rough use of the unit will cause damage. • Do not place near strong magnets or strong electric currents. • When the Sous Vide &...
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Warnings Read all instructions before operating the Sous Vide & Slow Cooker for the first time. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; - farm houses;...
Warnings continued When using vacuum seal pouches ensure they are clean and food-grade. Wash hands before performing any food preparation. Take care when cooking using sous vide method. Food cooked in the temperature “danger zone” (5°C - 60°C) for long periods could allow harmful bacteria to grow. Using the Sous Vide method therefore is not recommended for persons with a susceptible immune system;...
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Specifications Capacity: 5.5L Model Number: SVS550 Temperature Range: 40°C - 90°C Colour: Stainless Steel Temperature Increments: 1°C Voltage: 230-240V~ 50/60Hz Power: 500-550W Warranty: 3 Years After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 663 907 Email: customercare @ winplus.com.au...
Assembly and Parts List Control Panel Lid Handles Main Unit Flat Rack Main Unit Handles Pouch Rack After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 663 907 Email: customercare @ winplus.com.au...
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Control Panel LED Display: Displays time and temperature. SOUS VIDE mode indicator light. MENU Button: Selects the cooking mode either SOUS VIDE or SLOW COOK. Button: Set temperature or time down. START/STOP indicator light. ON/OFF Button: Turns unit on. SLOW COOK mode indicator light. FUNCTION Button: Selects the temperature or time to be set.
Getting Started Before First Use Remove any packaging material and promotional labels before using your Sous Vide & Slow Cooker for the first time. Wash the pan, lid and racks in warm soapy water before first use. Thoroughly dry, then assemble as shown on pages 12-16. Position your Sous Vide &...
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NOTE: Ensure you read operation instructions listed on pages 12-15. About the Slow Cooker The Kuchef Sous Vide & Slow Cooker also has a slow cook function. Cooking foods over a long period of time can produce tender and delicious meals with minimal effort. Using this method helps break down proteins and vegetables slowly, ensuring you get the most flavour out of your ingredients.
Instructions Sous Vide Operation The Sous Vide & Slow Cooker has a temperature range of 40°C -90°C and a minimum cooking time of 1 hour in Sous Vide mode. Do not hold food in water bath for more than 8 hours.
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The unit will begin on SOUS VIDE Set the temperature by mode. The MENU button will pressing the + or – buttons. The change the selected mode, ensure temperature will change in 1°C the SOUS VIDE indicator light is increments. red.
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When the SOUS VIDE light stops Remove the lid and add your flashing and the unit beeps, it is pouches to the water bath using ready to add your sealed pouches. tongs. The START/STOP light will start flashing. WARNING: Take caution when removing lid as steam and condensation may have built up on the inside.
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Sous Vide Hints & Tips • You can seal foods in advance and store them in the refrigerator for a short period to save time. • Try to avoid removing the lid during the heating and cooking stages in order to best maintain accurate cooking temperatures.
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The table below shows recommended temperature and cooking times. They are only a guide and may differ according to individual preference. The thickness of the food you’re cooking will determine the cooking time. Food Temperature (°C) Cooking Time Thickness (cm) BEEF &...
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Slow Cooker Operation The Slow Cooker mode offers two cooking settings and a keep warm setting. The minimum cooking time is 4 hours and maximum 16 hours. Place the unit on a flat surface away from any obstructions. Plug the power cord into the back of the unit. Plug into a power point and turn on. Press the ON button until unit beeps.
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Slow Cooker Hints and Tips • Brown meats before adding them to the pan to seal in the juices and improve flavour. • You may notice a lot of liquid can be retained during cooking. This is due to the lid preventing moisture from escaping.
Recipes The following recipes are basic starting points for cooking sous vide or slow cooked meals. The recommended temperatures and times are only a guide. There are endless combinations to explore and once you gain experience using your Sous Vide & Slow Cooker you have the perfect tool to get creative.
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MOROCCAN SPICE RUB Great on fish or chicken 1 tbsp Ground cumin 1 tbsp Sweet paprika 1 tsp Onion powder 2 tsp Turmeric Pinch of cayenne pepper Pinch of garlic powder 1 tbsp Dried oregano 2 tsp Ground coriander Salt & pepper, to taste Combine all ingredients, apply by generously coating food in spice rub at ‘season’...
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HONEY SOY SALMON 4 x 200gm Salmon fillets 4 tbsp Soy sauce 4 tbsp Honey 1 Red chili, sliced 1 Lemon, zested ¼ Cup fresh coriander, roughly chopped Pinch of salt & pepper Fill cooking bath with water and use pouch rack. Turn on Sous Vide & Slow Cooker. Set to SOUS VIDE mode and set temperature to 56°C and time to 1 hour for medium rare.
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Pork Belly Fill cooking bath with water and use flat rack. Turn on Sous Vide & Slow Cooker. Set to SOUS VIDE mode and set temperature to 70°C and time to 8 hours. Season pork belly with Chinese 5 spice, fennel seeds, garlic, salt and pepper. Place pork belly in pouch and seal.
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BABY VEGETABLES Baby carrots, small bunch peeled Baby beetroot, small bunch peeled 12 Kipfler potatoes, peeled 4 Baby fennel, trimmed and halved 150gms Snow peas 30gms Butter 1 Lemon, zested Pinch of salt & pepper Fill cooking bath with water and use flat rack. Turn on Sous Vide & Slow Cooker. Set to SOUS VIDE mode and set temperature to 85°C and time to 1 hour.
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Slow Cooker Recipes CHICKEN KORMA 600gms Chicken thighs, cubed Ginger, thumb sized piece peeled ½ tsp Cayenne pepper 2 Garlic cloves 1 tsp Garam masala ½ tsp Salt 2 tbsp Vegetable oil 1 Medium tomato 2 Green chillies 2 tbsp Blanched almonds 2 tsp Cumin seeds 1 tsp Coriander seeds 1 Bunch fresh coriander...
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4 Lamb shanks 4 Garlic cloves, peeled and sliced 4 Sprigs rosemary 1 Lemon, juiced 200gms Cherry tomatoes Pinch of salt & pepper 100gms Feta cheese, crumbled Remove the cooking pan from the Sous Vide & Slow Cooker then layer the onion, garlic and potatoes at the bottom of the pan.
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Combine mince, cheese, garlic, parsley and breadcrumbs in a bowl. Roll into roughly 3cm balls. Heat olive oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrot and cook until soft. Add tomato puree, paste and vegetable stock stirring to combine. Turn on unit to SLOW COOK mode on LO setting and set time to 6 hours.
Problem Solution My Sous Vide & Slow • Check that the Sous Vide & Slow Cooker is correctly Cooker won’t turn on plugged into a power outlet. • Check the power outlet is turned on. • Check that you have pressed the ON button according to instructions on page 12-16.
Index Assembly and Parts List Control Panel 6, 8, 9 Cooking Temperature 10, 12, 15 Features FUNCTION Button 9, 13, 15, 17 General Information and Safety Instructions Getting Started 6, 9, 17, 27 5, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17-23 Lid Handles Main Unit 5, 8, 10, 12...
Repair & Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice Sous Vide & Slow Cooker Unfortunately, from time to time, faulty products are manufactured which need to be returned to the Supplier for repair. Please be aware that if your product is capable of retaining user-generated data (such as files stored on a computer hard drive, telephone numbers stored on a mobile telephone, songs stored on a portable media player, games saved on a games console or files stored on a USB memory stick) during the process of repair, some or all of your stored data may...
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