Caterlite CS939 User Manual

Portable Sous
Vide

Instruction manual

Model • Modèle • Modell • Modello • Modelo • Malli:

CS939

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Safety Tips

• Position on a flat, stable surface.

• A service agent/qualified technician should carry out
installation and any repairs if required. Do not remove any
components on this product.

• Consult Local and National Standards to comply with the
following:

- Health and Safety at Work Legislation

- BS EN Codes of Practice

- Fire Precautions

- IEE Wiring Regulations

- Building Regulations

• DO NOT immerse the appliance in water above the MAX Fill
line, or use jet/pressure washers to clean the appliance.

• Do not immerse the appliance below the MIN Fill line.

• Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended
use.

• Always switch off and disconnect the power supply to the
appliance when not in use.

• Not suitable for outdoor use..

• Keep all packaging away from children. Dispose of the
packaging in accordance to the regulations of local authorities.

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an
Caterlite agent or a recommended qualified technician in order
to avoid a hazard.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

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• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.

• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.

• DO NOT use if damaged.

• DO NOT touch the outer surfaces of the appliance.

They become hot during use.

• Caterlite recommend that this appliance is PAT tested
on an annual basis to ensure the product remains safe.

Introduction

Please take a few moments to carefully read through this manual. Correct maintenance and operation of
this machine will provide the best possible performance from your Caterlite product.

Pack Contents

The following is included:

• Catrelite Portable Sous Vide • Instruction manual

Caterlite prides itself on quality and service, ensuring that at the time of packaging the contents are
supplied fully functional and free of damage.

Should you find any damage as a result of transit, please contact your Caterlite dealer immediately.

Function

Control panel

Actual temperature display

Temperature indicator light

Setting temperature/time

display

Temperature/time key

Temperature unit
(°C/°F)

Time indicator light

Start/Stop key

Increase key

Decrease key

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Operation

1. Choose a suitable water container. Container
should be suitable for food use, resistant to
temperatures of 100°C and have a depth of at
least 11cm.

2. Fit the appliance securely to your water
container using the fixing clamp.

3. Add water to the container.

11. When the water reaches the set temperature,
the appliance beeps once and the timer starts
to count down.

12. Place the food to be cooked into the container.

Note: Before Sous Vide cooking,
the food should be vacuum
packed first.

Note: The water level (after
the food is put in) should be
between the MIN and MAX
marks on the machine.

4. Connect to the mains power supply. All the
indicators light up for 1 second then go out

with the key only lighting up. The appliance
is now in Standby.

5. Press the key to enter temperature setting
mode. The actual temperature display lights up.

Meanwhile, the default working temperature
“50.0” flashes on the setting temperature/time

display and the key also flashes.

6. Press “+” or “-” key to set the temperature
(from 0°C to 95°C). Press and hold either key
for fast setting.

7. If desired, press and hold key to switch
between °C and °F.

8. Now press the key to enter time setting
mode. The actual temperature display lights

up. Meanwhile, the default working time “3:00”
flashes on the setting temperature/time display

and the key also flashes.

9. Press “+” or “-” to set the time (from 00:00
to 99:59). Press and hold either key for fast
setting.

10. After setting temperature and time, press
to start heating.

• If needed, you can press and hold for 2
seconds to stop heating and enter Standby.

During heating, you can press

key to check the settings.
And you can also re-set the
temperature and time before
the set temperature is reached.
But after the set temperature is
reached, the settings cannot be
changed.

13. When the set time has expired, the appliance
will beep 3 times then enter Standby.

Caution: The lower part of the
appliance becomes hot during
use or shortly after use. Do not
touch to avoid scalding!

14. Unplug the appliance and let it cool sufficiently.

Cleaning, Care &
Maintenance

• Unplug the appliance and allow to cool
before any cleaning and maintenance.

• Wipe the exterior surface with a damp cloth.
Remove any loose debris if necessary.

• Let it dry well.

Cleaning the interior components

Should the immersed parts become greasy and
thus need thorough cleaning:

1. Fit the appliance to the container. Then fill the
container with water up to the MAX marking on
the unit.

2. Plug in the appliance and set the temperature
to 65°C.

3. Add appropriate amount of dishwasher
detergent (ratio: 2 g detergent to 1 Litre
water).

4. Allow the solution to circulate for 10 minutes
after 65°C is reached.

5. Turn off and unplug the appliance.

6. Clean the appliance and container with fresh
water thoroughly, then dry and store in a well­ventilated place.

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Maintenance

• Ensure to locate the unit vertically after cleaning.

• During cleaning, do not damage the interior components. Should any damage occur, call Caterlite
agent or qualified technician. Do not attempt any unauthorized repairs to avoid accidents.

• Always use fresh water. If the water is reused many times, mineral substances may adhere to the
surface of the components, thus influence the appliance’s performance.

• For use, do not place hot appliance in cool water or vice versa. Let it cool down to room temperature
then lower into cool water for use. Otherwise the function and lifetime will be affected.

De-scaling

Why... Normally tap water contains minerals. When water is heated to a certain temperature,

When... We suggest cleaning the machine monthly. Or clean your appliance more often if you

How... 1. Fit the appliance to the container. Then fill the container with water up to the MAX

there will be scales accumulated on the heater or surface of the appliance, which will
affect its performance and contaminate the outlook as well.

are living in regions with hard water.

marking on the unit.

2. Plug in the appliance and set the temperature to 80°C.

3. Add appropriate amount of citric acid powder (ratio: 16.5 g powder to 1 Litre
water).

4. Allow the solution to circulate for 20 minutes after 80°C is reached.

Caution: Should the solution splash onto your eyes, rinse immediately
with fresh water and turn to a doctor if needed!

5. Turn off and unplug the appliance.

6. Dispose of the solution properly. Do not use the same solution for a second time. If
the results are not satisfactory, repeat the above operations.

7. Clean the appliance and container with fresh water thoroughly, then dry and store
in a well-ventilated place.

Troubleshooting

Fault Probable Cause Solution

Does not heat The unit is not switched on Check the unit is plugged in correctly and switched

Plug and lead are damaged Call Caterlite agent or qualified Technician

Fuse in the plug has blown Replace the plug fuse

Power supply Check power supply

Internal wiring fault Call Caterlite agent or qualified technician

Error message Er1
is displayed

Error message ER2
is displayed

Unit is not sitting in the
water

Water level is too low Add water, making sure the water level is between

Unit Overheats. It will give
out three warning beeps.

on

Make sure the unit is sitting in the water and that
the water level is between the MIN and MAX line.

the MIN and MAX line.

It may be necessary to add water to the container.
Wait a few minutes for the appliance to cool down
before restarting.

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Technical Specifications

Model Voltage Power Current

CS939 220-240V 50/60Hz 1000W 4.5A 380 x 133 x 95 1.45Kg

Dimensions

h x w x d mm

Weight

Electrical Wiring

This appliance is supplied with a 3 pin, moulded, BS1363 plug and lead, with a 13 amp fuse as standard.

The plug is to be connected to a suitable mains socket.

This appliance is wired as follows:

• Live wire (coloured brown) to terminal marked L

• Neutral wire (coloured blue) to terminal marked N

• Earth wire (coloured green/yellow) to terminal marked E

This appliance must be earthed.

If in doubt consult a qualified electrician.

Electrical isolation points must be kept clear of any obstructions. In the event of any emergency
disconnection being required they must be readily accessible.

Compliance

The WEEE logo on this product or its documentation indicates that the product must
not be disposed of as household waste. To help prevent possible harm to human
health and/or the environment, the product must be disposed of in an approved and
environmentally safe recycling process. For further information on how to dispose of
this product correctly, contact the product supplier, or the local authority responsible for
waste disposal in your area.

Caterlite parts have undergone strict product testing in order to comply with regulatory
standards and specifications set by international, independent, and federal authorities.

Caterlite products have been approved to carry the following symbol:

All rights reserved. No part of these instructions may be produced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,

Every effort is made to ensure all details are correct at the time of going to press, however, Caterlite reserve the right to

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mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Caterlite.

change specifications without notice.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Equipment Type • Uitrustingstype • Type d'équipement • Gerätetyp •

Portable Sous Vide
Model • Modèle • Modell • Modello • Modelo • Malli

CS939

Application of Council Directives(s)

Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EC

Producer Name • Naam fabrikant • Nom du producteur • Name des

Caterlite

Producer Address • Adres fabrikant • Adresse du producteur •

Fourth Way,

United Kingdom

Date • Data • Date • Datum • Data • Fecha • Data

6th July 2018

Signature • Handtekening • Signature • Unterschrift

Full Name • Volledige naam • Nom et prénom • Vollständiger Name •

Position • Functie • Fonction • Position • Qualifica • Posición • Função

Technical & Quality Manager

• Conformiteitsverklaring • Déclaration de conformité • Konformitätserklärung • Dichiarazione di conformità •

Tipo di apparecchiatura • Tipo de equipo • Tipo de equipamento

Toepassing van Europese Richtlijn(en) • Application de la/des
directive(s) du Conseil • Anwendbare EU-Richtlinie(n) • Applicazione
delle Direttive • Aplicación de la(s) directiva(s) del consejo • Aplicação
de directiva(s) do Conselho

Herstellers • Nome del produttore • Nombre del fabricante • Nome do
fabricante

Anschrift des Herstellers • Indirizzo del produttore • Dirección del
fabricante • Morada do fabricante

• Declaración de conformidad • Declaração de conformidade

EN 60335-1:2012 + A11:2014 + A12:2017 + A13:2017
EN 60335-2-74:2003 + A1:2006 + A2:2009
EN 62233:2008

Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
2014/30/EU

EN 55014-1:2017
EN 55014-2:2015
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN 61000-3-3:2013

Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive
(RoHS) 2011/65/EU

Ecodesign Energy-related Products (ERP)
2009/125/EC

Commission Regulation (EC) 1275/2008 - ecodesign
requirements standby and off mode electrical power
consumption

Avonmouth,
Bristol,
BS11 8TB

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive(s) and Standard(s).

Ik, de ondergetekende, verklaar hierbij dat de hierboven gespecificeerde uitrusting goedgekeurd is volgens de bovenstaande
Richtlijn(en) en Standaard(en).
Je soussigné, confirme la conformité de l'équipement cité dans la présente à la / aux Directive(s) et Norme(s) ci-dessus
Ich, der/die Unterzeichnende, erkläre hiermit, dass das oben angegebene Gerät der/den oben angeführten Richtlinie(n) und Norm(en)
entspricht.
Il sottoscritto dichiara che l'apparecchiatura di sopra specificata è conforme alle Direttive e agli Standard sopra riportati.
El abajo firmante declara por la presente que el equipo arriba especificado está en conformidad con la(s) directiva(s) y estándar(es)
arriba mencionadas.
Eu, o abaixo-assinado, declaro que o equipamento anteriormente especificado está em conformidade com a(s) anterior(es) Directiva(s)
e Norma(s)

Firma • Firma • Assinatura

Nome completo • Nombre completo • Nome por extenso

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