Julabo Fusionchef pearl, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...ollection fusionchef Julabo GmbH Gerhard Juchheim Strasse 1 77960 Seelbach Germany Tel 49 0 7823 51 170 Fax 49 0 7823 2491 info fusionchef de www fusionchef de Printed in Germany Changes without prior notification reserved 1 951 0545 V6 06 16 20 06 16 ...

Page 2: ...lay and keypad 13 Accessories 14 Attachments 14 Accessories for cooking containers 14 Temperature sensor 16 Other accessories 16 Installation and initial operation 18 Unpacking and inspecting the unit 18 Installing your Pearl combination 18 Installing your Pearl 18 Adding water to tank 20 Beginning initial circulator operation 21 First steps 22 Prep work 22 Starting the unit 23 Enjoying the first ...

Page 3: ...etting the desired temperature 26 Working with the timer 27 Changing settings 29 Care and maintenance 31 Changing the water 31 Decalcifying 32 Cleaning the unit 32 Confirming temperature accuracy 35 Error messages 36 Error messages 36 Information about the unit 38 Technical data 38 EC compliance 41 Repairs 41 Disposal 42 Warranty 43 ...

Page 4: ...e When the desired temperature has been reached place the bag with the food into the water bath Cook gently at low temperatures but for an extended period of time If you are unsure about the appropriate temperatures and cooking times you must consult a Sous Vide cookbook If you will not serve the cooked food immediately you can allow the food to cool down and store it in a refrigerator To do this ...

Page 5: ...cooled bag from the ice water and store it at 3 C 37 F or colder Warm the cooled bag in a water bath shortly before serving Complete the cooking process and serve the food Enjoy your meal 5 Refrigerated storage 6 Regeneration ...

Page 6: ...d for direct cooking of food such as soups or sauces Direct cooking means unprotected contact of the food with the cooking fluid water and parts of the device Safety notices for your Pearl Cautions and warnings These operating instructions contain safety notices They are identified by the triangle with exclamation point shown here Carefully read and observe all instructions This de vice is not int...

Page 7: ...only to power sup plies with proper grounding and FI fuses If a grounded power supply is not available the customer is obligated to contract an authorized technician to install one The power plug serves as a protective separator and must be easily accessible at all times Caution Parts of the bath tank and the stainless steel cov er may become hot to the touch during continu ous operation Exercise ...

Page 8: ...use this unit outdoors Never operate the unit without water Depend ing on the hardness of the water we recommend the use of soft decalcified water Change the wa ter every day Other fluids may become combus tible flammable or explosive when vaporizing Use water only Completely drain the stainless steel bath tank before moving the unit Transport the unit care fully Do not carry the unit on the prote...

Page 9: ...ord is damaged For safety reasons a damaged power cord may only be replaced by the manufacturer a fusionchef by Julabo service representative or a similarly qualified person Allow only authorized technicians to perform service and repair tasks Low bath fluid safety float This unit includes a low bath fluid safety float Switching off this safety device by blocking the float can result in a hazardou...

Page 10: ...ou are using Sous Vide techniques from a trained expert or from a technical culinary manual Notice Please remember to observe the following Use high quality ingredients from reputable manu facturers only Separate the areas for raw and cooked food Observe the appropriate minimum temperature when cooking food Observe the maximum storage temperatures and storage times recommended by experts or tech n...

Page 11: ... in the cold chain or unnecessary food storage time Also make sure that the cooked food cools down within the proper time before placing it into storage maximum temperature 3 C 37 F To achieve pasteurization food cooked according to the Sous Vide process must reach a core temperature of at least 65 C 149 F It is advisable to use a tem perature sensor or other thermometer to check the core temperat...

Page 12: ...r views Front without protection grid Rear with protection grid 1 LED display see next page 6 Mains switch illuminated 2 Keypad see next page 7 Micro fuses 3 Safety float switch 8 Power cord with plug 4 Pump discharge 9 Protection grid 5 Heating coil 10 Attachment clamp ...

Page 13: ...d keypad 1 LED display for temperature and timer 2 Control displays Heating Alarm F Temperature units Fahrenheit C Temperature units Celsius 3 Timer key 4 Keypad Arrow keys for setting the temperature and timer key for entering values ...

Page 14: ...grid The separation grid is used to divide bath tanks into smaller compartments in order to keep food items apart They are particularly useful when cooking a variety of items that must be removed from the con tainer at different times Separation grids are available for bath tanks of all sizes Order No Separation grid for bath tank XS 9FX1120 Separation grid for bath tank S 9FX1121 Separation grid ...

Page 15: ... maximize insulation of the water bath use these steam trapping balls Distribute these balls on the surface of the water to minimize the amount of heat that is lost Order No Steam trapping balls 9FX1142 iSi Gourmet clamp Use the special clamps to securely hold an iSi Gour met Whip in the water bath Indispensable when preparing espumas and sauces Order No iSi 0 5 l clamp 9FX1130 iSi 1 0 l clamp 9FX...

Page 16: ...be precise and reliable Order No Handheld core temperature sensor 9FX1151 Adhesive sealing tape Place the adhesive sealing tape onto the vacuum bag before inserting the core temperature sensor This will help maintain much of the vacuum Order No Adhesive sealing tape 4 m 9FX1141 Other accessories Travel case The travel case is designed to hold your Pearl and accessories Order No Travel case 9FX1190...

Page 17: ... carry ing straps and removable shoulder strap Order No Soft Travel Case Polyester 9FX1191 Timer Tape Use the various colors to identify different types of food and keep track of multiple cooking times Order No Timer Tape red 5 m 9FX1145 Timer Tape blue 5 m 9FX1146 Timer Tape yellow 5 m 9FX1147 ...

Page 18: ...he unit and all accessories are complete Installing your Pearl combination Install your Pearl Edition XS S M L or XL com bination on an even noncombustible surface Install drain tap on combi units Proceed as follows to install the drain tap onto the cooking container 1 Remove the drain s screw plug 2 Screw the included tap into the drain port and use the counternut to fix the tap in place Installi...

Page 19: ...his happens Pull the power plug from the power socket Lift the unit from the cooking container only after pulling the plug Ask an authorized service technician to inspect the unit before using it again Properly fasten the unit with the included bath at tachment clamp Use the bath attachment clamp to fasten the immer sion circulator to a suitable bath tank maximum wall thickness of bath tank is 30 ...

Page 20: ...s Pearl Edition XS S and L Optionally Bath attachment clamp for wall thickness 30 mm max wall thickness Order No Attachm 60 mm 9FX1119 clamp Adding water to tank Fill the bath tank with softened decalcified water Observe the minimum and maximum filling height according to the marks on the protection grid Observe MIN MAX ...

Page 21: ...tective separator and must be easily accessible at all times Do not touch the power plug or power cable with wet hands Never operate a damaged or leaking unit Do not attempt to use the unit if the power cable is damaged Attach the unit and switch it on power switch locat ed on rear of unit The unit will perform a short self test versions of the unit and software will be displayed It then goes into...

Page 22: ...esults with the unit The following example includes step by step instructions to ensure that you will be successful even if you are not yet familiar with the Sous Vide method 1 Obtain from your butcher a piece of very high quality beef ideally a filet 2 Cut the filet into slices no more than 4 cm 1 inches in thickness and vacuum them individually TIP Most butchers have professional vacuum equipmen...

Page 23: ...mmend starting with a temperature of 62 C 143 6 F The following table provides a few guidelines Temperature guidelines for beef English 58 C 136 4 F Medium 58 61 C 136 4 141 8 F Well done 61 C 141 8 F 4 To start the unit press and hold the key for about 2 seconds The Pearl will start i e the cir culation pump and heater will function to heat the water bath to the target temperature The display wil...

Page 24: ...irm with 3 After the time has elapsed a signal will sound Remove the meat from the cooking container 4 Open the vacuum package dry the meat some what and allow it to rest for a few minutes 5 Sear the meat briefly at high temperature on both sides in order to achieve an attractive brown col or Then serve Enjoy your meal Improving the results The results of the cooking process are influenced by a la...

Page 25: ...s and cooking conditions This will allow you to reproduce successful dishes and avoid making the same mistakes twice Now that you know how to use your Pearl careful manipulation of two major variables can influence the cooking process Cooking temperature Cooking time The following chapter explains how to adjust the temperature and monitor cooking time This infor mation will allow you to gather a f...

Page 26: ...o the tar get temperature press and hold the key for at least 2 seconds If you press and hold again the Pearl will return to Standby mode As soon as you have started the unit it will begin approaching the target temperature Operating the unit Basic operation of the unit is the same for all func tions Use the arrow keys to make adjust ments Confirm your selection by pressing Setting the desired tem...

Page 27: ... timer proceed as follows 1 Press the timer key The most recently used time is displayed 2 Use the arrow keys to set the number of minutes The timer s upper limit is 9001 minutes 150 hours 1 Min 3 Activate the timer by pressing The timer will be activated with the selected time The decimal point of the display will blink whenever the timer is active You can also set the timer while the unit is in ...

Page 28: ... signal loud beeping noise is emitted when the timer has run out The display blinks at the same time To switch off the signal press The time covered by the timer will be stored and used as the preset value the next time the timer is activated Switching off the timer You can switch off the timer at any time while the unit is in operation by pressing and holding the timer key for at least two second...

Page 29: ...itch the unit back on while holding the keys pressed The selected units will be displayed C or F The unit will now convert all temperatures to the desired units Activate Deactivate AUTOSTART In original factory condition the AUTOSTART mode is deactivated This means that after an interruption of the mains power supply it will automatically go into a standby mode This mode is shown on the display as...

Page 30: ...and key is pressed The unit will also start operating as soon as the main pow er switch is turned on The unit could also be started by the use of a timer in this mode To activate or deactivate the AUTOSTART mode press and hold the key and then turn on the main power switch The following displays will be shown temporarily if the AUTOSTART function is activated or if the AUTOSTART function is deacti...

Page 31: ...e the water daily for the following reasons Frequent refilling increases the concentration of minerals in the water which can deposit inside the bath and on immersed parts of the circulator in the form of a crust Vacuum packaging may be slightly dirty these particles will be released into the warm water bath Draining combination units To drain a Pearl Edition XS S M L or XL com bination unit use t...

Page 32: ...le decalcifier Please refer to the manufacturer s instructions for the exact procedure Cleaning the unit Clean the unit every day Caution Turn off the unit at the power switch and pull the power plug Never allow water to penetrate inside the circu lator The appliance shall not be cleaned with water jet Do not immerse the appliance under water Notice Even stainless steel can corrode Please observe ...

Page 33: ...rom the bath tank 3 Important Dry the unit carefully to prevent the ingress of moisture into the interior 4 Turn the unit on its side and push the edge of the grid slightly to the side 5 Remove the grid by pulling downwards 6 Remove the particle filter 7 Clean the filter in the dishwasher or with a soft brush 8 Clean the external parts of the unit with a towel and soapy water 9 Use water with a lo...

Page 34: ... make sure the low level protection device is working To do this hold the unit vertically and use your finger to confirm that the float moves effortlessly Notice The float may not be removed from the float rod 12 Dry the unit carefully to prevent the ingress of moisture into the interior After having cleaned the unit install the particle filter and the protec tion grid in reverse order Then check ...

Page 35: ...ected before leaving our factory The units are designed for highly precise temperature control in continuous operation Even over long periods of time the sensors will retain their accuracy or become only marginally inaccurate You may notice slight devi ations only after several years of use In other words it is normally unnecessary to perform a calibration ...

Page 36: ...t off You must remove the cause of the problem before you can switch the unit back on Shown on the display What should I do E 01 LOW WATER LEVEL ALARM Not enough water in the bath tank Switch off the unit at the power switch add water and switch it back on If there is enough water in the bath tank The float switch is defective transport dam age etc Sent the unit to an authorized fu sionchef by Jul...

Page 37: ...play What should I do E 12 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT ALARM Please contact our service department E 14 EXCESS TEMPERA TURE PROTECTOR ALARM Please contact our service department E 33 SAFETY SENSOR ALARM Please contact our service department ...

Page 38: ... dimens WxLxH inches 5 24x8 35x13 13 2 26 77 x7 5x13 Immersion depth 165 mm 6 5 in 150 mm 5 91 in Empty weight in kg 4 8 10 6 lbs 6 1 13 4 lbs Standards NSF component CE RoHs Warning and safety features High temperature cut off fixed at 105 C 221 F Low fluid protection float switch Monitoring of the working temp sensor Plausibility control Temperature differential moni toring working safety temp s...

Page 39: ...ty weight in kg 11 6 25 6 lbs 13 8 30 4 lbs Filling volume 13 Liter 3 4 gal 19 Liter 5 gal Usable bath open WxLxH mm 292x195x132 292x366x132 Usable bath open WxLxH inch 11 5x7 7x5 2 11 5x14 4x5 2 Standards CE RoHs Warning and safety features High temperature cut off fixed at 105 C 221 F Low fluid protection float switch Monitoring of the working temp sensor Plausibility control Temperature differe...

Page 40: ...6 gal 58 l 15 32 gal Usable bath opening WxLxH mm 292x366x182 492x486x132 492x486x182 Usable bath open WxLxH inches 11 5x14 4x7 2 19 4x19 1x5 2 19 4x19 1x7 2 Standards CE RoHs Warning and safety equipment High temperature cut off fixed at 105 C 221 F Low fluid protection float switch Monitoring of the working temp sensor Plausibility control Temperature differential monitoring working safety temp ...

Page 41: ... electrical and electronic equipment Repairs We recommend that you speak with our technical service department before requesting a service tech nician or sending a fusionchef by Julabo device in for repair Telephone 49 0 7823 51 66 Fax 49 0 7823 51 99 E mail service fusionchef de If sending a product to fusionchef by Julabo Please clean the device in order to avoid endan gering the service personn...

Page 42: ...abo re serves the right to perform any technical changes necessary to ensure flawless operation of the device Disposal A European Community directive stipulates that elec trical and electronic devices must be disposed in an environmentally friendly manner via a separate collec tion Please contact an authorized disposal company in your country It is not permissible to dispose of the unit in regular...

Page 43: ...e operating instructions The warranty time period is two years The warranty is limited to our choice of improve ment no charge repair or replacement in response to customer complaint Defective parts will be re placed or repaired at no charge to the extent that a disturbance or imperfection is demonstrably due to a material or manufacturing error More extensive claims for damages are excluded ...