Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker User Guide
- June 3, 2024
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Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker
Specifications
- PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 8 x 3.5 x 2.4 inches
- ITEM WEIGHT: 3 pounds
- CAPACITY: 50 Liters
- WATTAGE: 1200 watts
- MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
- CONTROL METHOD: App
- LOWER TEMPERATURE RATING: 32 Degrees Fahrenheit
- UPPER TEMPERATURE RATING: 197 Degrees Fahrenheit
- BRAND: Anova
Introduction
Anova is passionate about accuracy in the kitchen and wants to help everyone, regardless of skill level, prepare meals like a pro in their own kitchen. The Anova precision cooker Pro is the most substantial sous vide circulator in our lineup. It is strong and durable enough to withstand the demands of a restaurant kitchen while remaining portable enough for the home chef. The Anova Pro is made of stainless steel, is drop-tested, and is rated IPX-7, so you can drop it to the floor or submerge it in water without it breaking. Perfect for the professional home chef or for commercial use. WiFi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz, iOS app, and Android app for connectivity
GET STARTED
- fill a pot or container with at least 2.5″ (63mm) of water, or above the Minimum Water Level Line on your Anova Precision® Cooker Pro, and place it on a heat-safe surface or trivet, away from counter edges
- attach your Anova Precision® Cooker Pro to the pot by adjusting the rear screw (do not overtighten screws)
- adjust the height of Anova Precision® Cooker Pro by adjusting the side screw (do not overtighten screws)
- plug in your Anova Precision® Cooker Pro, then start cooking by following the steps on the next page
USING THE DISPLAY
Led indicator modes
The LED light on the front of the device indicates the status of the cooker with different colors:
- White: idle
- Pulsing Blue: preheating Solid Blue: cooking
- Red: low water or error
Starting your cook and setting the timer
- Set or change desired temperature by pressing the Target Temperature button followed by the +/-buttons on your Anova Precision® Cooker Pro
- Set or change cooking time by pressing the Timer button followed by the +/- buttons
- Press the Start button to begin cooking. Cooking can begin with or without setting a Timer
Change between Fahrenheit and Celsius
- Press and hold the Current Temperature button for 3 seconds to change the unit of temperature when you are ready to cook, place your food in a re-sealable bag, lower the bag into your pot, and clip the bag to the side of the pot.
CARE + CLEANING
Unplug your Anova Precision® Cooker Pro before disassembling or cleaning the device.
How to disassemble
- Remove the clamp by loosening the side knob and sliding the clamp down off of the stainless steel skirt.
- Remove the skirt by grasping the stainless steel skirt, and gently twisting it clockwise to unlock it from the upper body. Then carefully pull the skirt downward off the device.
How to clean
- Wash the skirt with mild dish soap or place it in the dishwasher.
- Gently scrub the exposed metal and plastic components with a tooth brush and mild dish soap. When cleaning the unit, do not bend or displace any of the exposed components. Gently wipe clean with a dry cloth.
- Reassemble by sliding the stainless steel skirt over the exposed components, aligning the dots on the skirt with the grooves in the upper body. Gently twist the skirt counter-clockwise to lock it in place.
- Gently wipe the display with a lightly damp microfiber cloth, then gently wipe dry with a dry microfiber cloth.
CONNECT TO WI-FI
- download the Anova Culinary App on your smartphone or tablet
- connect to your preferred Wi-Fi network
- open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to connect to your Anova Precision® Cooker Pro
FCC/IC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules / Industry Canada licence- exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
SAFETY
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
- Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
- If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, do not attempt to use the device again. Contact Anova Support at support@ anovaculinary.com for assistance.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Unplug the electrical cord when not in use and before
- Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
- Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
- Do not pull or carry by cord or use cord as a handle.
- Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity.
- Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
- Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
- Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce water flow.
- Do not use appliance in flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
- Store your appliance indoors in a cool, dry area.
- Do not use a voltage converter or adapter, or plug a device into an outlet with unmatched voltage.
Always exercise basic safety precautions when operating electrical appliances, including the following:
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Read all instructions, including the instructions you’re reading now.
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Do not touch hot surfaces.
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To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or the device’s electrical components in water or other liquid.
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Close supervision is necessary when appliance is used by or near children.
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Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow device to cool before assembling or disassembling.
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Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug. Do not operate the appliance if it has malfunctioned or been damaged in any manner.
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The use of accessory attachments is not recommended by the appliance manufacturer and may cause injuries.
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Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or counter. Do not let the cord come in contact with hot surfaces.
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Do not place the device on or near hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
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Use extreme caution when moving an appliance containing hot liquids.
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Do not unplug while device is running.
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Do not use appliance for anything other than its intended use.
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Do not open bottom enclosure while device is plugged in or operating as there are heating elements and moving parts.
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Do not use directly on a granite or marble surface. Always place an insulating surface between the hot pot and granite or marble surface.
**Limited warranty
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Full details available at anovaculinary.com/warranty
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does anyone utilize this for home brewing?
I use mine for fruit and vegetable fermentations but not for brewing. I use a big Coleman cooler as a vessel with a circulator, and I place my ferment jars in the bath at 95°F. Because of how quickly the fermentation is occurring, it eventually appears to be boiling. At those temperatures, my ferments typically progress far enough in less than a week.
Can this product be used in a liquid that is denser than water, like soup?
No, soup is not intended to be circulated; water is. The main goal of sous vide cooking is to circulate water at a precise temperature while cooking food that has been vacuum sealed.
Can frozen foods be cooked right away from the freezer?
You can, indeed. Naturally, fresh food will take longer, and the length of time will depend on the packaging. I would Google the item you want to cook for temperature and cooking times if the packaging is okay.
How does this heat up 26 gallons? 100 liters.
Yes. And that CERTAINLY IS the goal. The professional is designed to cook, say, 20 racks of ribs in commercial kitchens. I use it with perhaps 15 gallons of water in a cooler. It effectively retains the heat, which reduces the need for electricity.
Can too much meat be cooked sous vide?
With the strength of today’s sous vide circulators, it doesn’t matter how much food you put in a sous vide bath as long as the water can still circulate between the items.
3 hours of sous vide are possible?
A 1-inch-thick steak needs to be sous vide cooked for a minimum of one hour and a maximum of three hours. That is correct! Your steak will come out perfectly whenever you remove it from the water bath within that large window of time, so you have plenty of time to do other things.
When should you salt for sous vide?
Therefore, unless you’re specifically trying to achieve a cured texture when sous vide cooking, it’s usually preferable to add salt after the sous vide cooking phase. It is only advised to salt a steak before cooking it sous vide if it will be served right away.
Does it function with 220V?
A 220v version exists.
Can you cook steak, chicken, duck, fish, shellfish, and vegetables in this precision cooker?
This device is extremely reliable and accurate. I use it to cook beef tenderloins in a hotel kitchen, and they turn out perfectly every time.
If the bag touches the sous vide, is that okay?
Make sure the bag isn’t touching the sous vide machine or cooking vessel to avoid cold spots on the food. Make sure the bags are not pressed together when you are cooking with several.