MegaChef MC-1000, Instruction Booklet

Page 1: ...Model No MC 1000 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET The SOUS VIDE COOKER IMMERSION CIRCULATION PRECISION COOKER WITH DIGITAL TOUCHSCREEN PANEL ...

Page 2: ...2 MC 1000 THE SOUS VIDE COOKER DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CLOSE SUPERVISION IS MANDATORY WHEN THE SOUS VIDE COOKER IS USED NEAR CHILDREN ...

Page 3: ...you have read the manual before using this product Please use the appliance in accordance with the instructions Please save these instructions This item is intended for household use only IMPORTANT Do not use this sous vide cooker until you have read this entire manual thoroughly ...

Page 4: ...1000 THE SOUS VIDE COOKER CONTENTS ABOUT YOUR SOUS VIDE COOKER 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 6 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 9 SETUP 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 18 SPECIFICATIONS 22 ...

Page 5: ...ly unplug it from the AC power outlet then allow it to fully dry before using 8 Unplug the cooker when not in use Never unplug the base of the head when unplugging 9 DO NOT touch the device or the power cord with wet hands 10 Do not use power extension cords Always plug the cooker directly into a grounded AC power outlet 11 This device uses a grounded power cord and requires a ground connection fo...

Page 6: ...stainless steel pump housing and the food bags all get hot during use Allow them to fully cool before emptying the water 16 Do not expose this cooker to excessively high temperatures Do not place it in on or near heat sources such as a stove or leave it in direct sunlight 17 Use only sealed zip bags or vacuum bags when cooking Do not use plastic wrap 18 Thecookerrequiresa4 25 11cm deeppotorcontain...

Page 7: ...g process unmatched by other cooking techniques With the digital touchscreen you can quickly and easily set the desired cooking temperature and time for precise doneness every time Using a vacuum sealed bag will allow for ultimate moisture retention ensuring perfect texture and tenderness from edge to edge You can use the Megachef Sous Vide Cooker to cook meats seafood poultry vegetables desserts ...

Page 8: ... THE SOUS VIDE COOKER 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 1 Touchscreen Control Panel 2 Scroll Wheel 3 Stainless Steel Pump Housing 4 Heating Element 5 Removable Pump Cap 6 Adjustable Ring Clip 7 Tightening Screw PARTS IDENTIFICATION ...

Page 9: ...rated at the factory However if you want the readings on the cooker to match that of your thermometer perform the following steps to recalibrate the cooker 1 Determine the difference between the temperature reading on the cooker and the temperature reading on your thermometer You can change the cooker s reading by up to 49 8 F 9 9 C 2 Press and hold the button for about 5 seconds The display will ...

Page 10: ...e the value selected and adjust the minutes The minutes value will start blinking on the display to indicate that it can now be adjusted 4 Using the scroll wheel scroll up or down to set the desired hour value from 0 to 59 minutes 5 Press the button to confirm The button and scroll wheel will blink and a beep will indicate that the timer has been properly set The timer will start counting down onc...

Page 11: ...abs into the pump housing slots then turn the cap counterclockwise to lock it in place The cooker can circulate water in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction Additionally it can be set to direct the output of the pump into the side of the container to protect delicate foods such as eggs or salmon or to prevent the water jet from being blocked by food SETTING THE FLOW DIRECTION ...

Page 12: ...ING INSTRUCTIONS 3 Insert the cooker into the adjustable ring clip 6 4 Fill the pot with water to any level between the MIN and MAX lines located on the pump housing 3 5 Place the pot container near an AC power outlet Do not place the pot container on a stove or other heat source 6 Plug the cooker into the nearby AC power outlet 7 Press the button on the control panel 1 then use the scroll wheel 2...

Page 13: ...cooking process The appliance will beep to indicate the start of the cooking process 11 Once the water reaches the target temperature gently place the food sealed inside of a vacuum bag into the water 12 When cooking is complete press the button to stop the process and carefully remove the food bag from the water PLEASE NOTE Setting and operating the cooker will be unavailable the water level is b...

Page 14: ...C 1000 THE SOUS VIDE COOKER CAUTION HOT WATER UNIT RISK OF SCALDING USE TONGS OR LONG UTENSIL TO REMOVE THE VACUUM SEALED FOOD BAG FROM THE WATER DO NOT TOUCH THE PUMP HOUSING UNTIL THE UNIT HAS COOLED DOWN ...

Page 15: ...t from the pump housing then pull down to remove it 3 Clean the pump housing and the pump cap in a dishwasher or sink 4 To clean the heating coil pump shaft and sensor non removable use dish soap and a soft toothbrush then rinse under running water Ensure that only the metal parts are exposed to water Do not expose the upper part of the cooker to water 5 Allow all parts to fully dry before reassem...

Page 16: ...mp housing to the cooker body ensure that the dimple above the MAX line aligns with the right side of the cooker body FIG 2 6 Turn the pump housing clockwise so that the dimple above the MAX line aligns with the arrow on the cooker body FIG 3 FIG 1 FIG 2 ...

Page 17: ...ools then secure the pump housing in place If the sound persists the pump shaft may have been bent Remove the pump cap then push the propeller to the center THE COOKER HISSES MAKES A BUBBLING AND OR SWISHING NOISE Check that the water level is between the MIN and MAX marks Refill the pot as necessary THE CIRCULATION OF THE WATER IS BREAKING THE FISH FILLETS OR EGGS Reposition the pump cap to direc...

Page 18: ...al THERMAL POWER 800W MINIMUM TEMPERATURE 41 F 5 C MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE 212 F 100 C TEMPERATURE STABILITY 1 MINIMUM WATER DEPTH 4 25 11 CM MINIMUM BATH SIZE 2 6 GALLONS 10L MAXIMUM BATH SIZE 4 GALLONS 15L PUMP VOLUME 2 25 GALLONS MIN 8 5 L MIN INPUT POWER 110 120 V AC 60 Hz FOR WARRANTY SUPPORT CONTACT US AT 424 543 1628 ...