Chefman RJ39-V2-BLACK User Manual

MODEL: RJ39-V2-BLACK

MODEL RJ39-V2-BLACK

PRECISION COOKER

CUSTOMER SERVICE

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1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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Contents

1 Introduction

2 Safety Instructions

5 Features

6 Operating Instructions

9 Cleaning and Maintenance

10 Troubleshooting

11 Tips and Tricks

13 Notes

15 Terms and Conditions

16 Warranty Card

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction manual before using.

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Congratulations!

You have made an excellent choice with the purchase of this quality
Chefman® product. By doing so, you now have the assurance and
peace of mind which comes from purchasing a product that has been
manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety,
supported by the high quality standards of Chefman®.

To ensure customer satisfaction with your purchase, this Chefman® product is backed by
a comprehensive manufacturer’s 1-year warranty as well as outstanding after-sales service
through our dedicated Helpline. We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many
years to come.

If you require technical support or in the unlikely event that your purchase is faulty,
please call our Helpline for immediate assistance. Faulty product claims made within the
1-year warranty period will be repaired or replaced free of charge provided that you have
satisfactory proof of purchase (keep your dated receipt). This guarantee is in addition to
your statutory rights. Your statutory rights are not affected. This limited warranty does not
apply in cases of damage caused by accident, improper use, abuse and force majeure.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary
depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied
warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations
may not apply to you.

This limited warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is tampered with in any way
whatsoever. In case of questions or technical problems please call our toll-free help line
number: 888-315-6553, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm EST.
If the appliance has to be returned to us, it must be packed correctly as we cannot accept
any responsibility for damage caused in transit. We recommend you use a traceable,
insured delivery service.

MODEL: RJ39-V2-BLACK

Introduction

Welcome to the gourmet world of Sous Vide precision cooking!

Have you ever wondered how gourmet restaurants deliver consistent quality food? The
answer is they use Sous Vide Cooking (pronounced “Sue Veed”) a French term which
translates to means “under vacuum.” It is a process which produces consistent, exact results
because the cooking time and temperature are carefully controlled by a precision cooker.
The Sous Vide precision cooker is a method of cooking in which consistent results are
achieved by using exact times and cooking temperatures.

History of Sous Vide

Sous Vide cooking was first discovered in 1799 by an American-born British physicist
and inventor named Benjamin Thompson. He did not agree with the idea of an American
Revolution and joined the British loyalists, serving as an advisor to General Gage of the
British King’s American Dragoons. After the war, he moved to London where he was knighted
by King George III. Later, he moved to Bavaria where he was appointed Army Minister. He
reorganized the army and was made Count of Rumford by the Holy Roman Emperor Francis
I. The empire was dissolved in 1806 after the creation of the Confederation of the Rhine by
Napoleon. Thompson then moved to France where he died in 1814 at the age of 61.

Thompson, a serious scientist, happened upon a process now called Sous Vide when he
accidently left a shoulder of mutton cooking overnight using low temperature. He was
amazed
at the results and chronicled his success in his book The Complete Works of Count
Rumford.

In the mid 1970’s, Chef Georges Pralus of the famous French restaurant Troisgros used a
similar technique to improve the texture of goose and duck liver, foie gras. He was able to
retain the fat content and quality of the liver, considered then a major accomplishment.

According to the New York Times food writer Julia Moskin, “Modern sous-vide cooking
originated in Switzerland in the 1960’s as a way to preserve and sterilize food in hospital
kitchens. Many restaurants now use the technique as a combination of cooking method
and storage shortcut because the food, once safely cooked under seal, can be quick-chilled
and refrigerated for days.” Others experimented following his lead using vacuum bags in
carefully controlled hot water. They experimented with all different kinds of foods and were
quite satisfied with the result. In Sous Vide, overcooking and undercooking are avoided so
that this method yields perfect food every time.

Today, Sous Vide has moved from avant garde to the home kitchen and thanks to advances
in modern science, it “combines the gentle, steady heat of poaching and an airtight seal, as
in traditional methods of cooking in clay. The food literally stews in its own juices: no air, no
water, no evaporation,” according to Wesley Genovart, the chef at Degustation, a restaurant
in the East Village, who has used “sous-viding” for everything from carrots to crème brulee.

According to Ms. Moskin, “In sous vide, the cooking temperature is around the same as the
serving temperature. For example, medium-rare steak is about 135 degrees, for as long as
it takes for the heat to slowly penetrate to the center. The whole steak, edge to edge to
edge, reaches 135 degrees and cannot overcook, because the water temperature never
goes any higher.”

(1), (2) © NYT 12/9/09 Sous Vide Moves from Avant Garde to the Countertop

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

WARNING: When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, basic

safety precautions should always be followed in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. Before using the appliance read through the instructions and illustrations carefully.

2. Keep these instructions for future reference.

3. Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local main voltage
before you connect the appliance.

4. Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers. Your warranty will become
invalid if such accessories or parts have been used.

5. Do not use the appliance if the power cable, the plug or other parts are damaged.

6. This appliance should not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of
reach of children.

7. Unplug the appliance immediately after use.

8. Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge only if they are supervised or
have been given instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they
understand the hazards involved.

9. This appliance is only intended to be used in household and other similar applications.
Do not use this appliance outdoors.

10. Do not touch the hot surface of the unit or place hands in the water while cooking.

11. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or the entire unit in
water or any other liquid.

12. Do not use an extension cord with this unit. Use grounded power sources only.

13. To avoid the possibility of personal injury, always unplug the appliance from the
electrical outlet before handling or cleaning.

14. Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

15. Do not place on or near a hot gas or an electric burner, or in a heated oven.

16. Operate the appliance in water only. Keep the water level between the “MIN” and “MAX”
levels indicated on the shaft of the unit.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

17. Keep the appliance dry. Never operate the appliance unless the water level is between
the indicated “MIN” and “MAX” levels. Only the heater and circulator portion located on
the shaft of the unit should be underwater. Do not immerse the appliance cord, power
box, or upper portion of the appliance into water. If the appliance or any of its parts
become submerged, unplug the appliance immediately and contact us.

18. While cooking, energy can be saved by covering the pot or container. However,

make sure never to use cling wrap. Cling wrap should never come into contact with
the unit.

19. After completing the cooking cycle do not use the water remaining in the pot for

drinking or for further cooking.

CAUTION: The circulated water will get hot. Be very cautious when moving containers
of hot liquid. We recommend placing a trivet under the pot or container for as long as
the water is hot in order to protect the counter top or other cooking surface. We also
recommend using tongs to grab items from within the hot water.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

1. This unit includes a short power-supply cord in order to reduce the risks that result

from becoming entangled in or from tripping over a longer cord.

2. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

3. If an extension cord is used:

a. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as

the electrical rating of the appliance;
b. If the appliance is of the grounded type, then the extension cord should be a
grounding type 3-wire cord; and
c. The longer cord should be arranged in such a fashion that it will not drape over

the counter top or table top where it can be pulled by children or tripped over.

LINE CORD SAFETY TIPS

1. Never pull or yank on the appliance or on the appliance cord.

2. To insert the plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into an outlet.

3. To disconnect the appliance, grasp the plug and remove it from the outlet.

4. Before each use, inspect the line cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any are

found, this indicates that the appliance should be serviced and the line cord replaced.
Please return the appliance to an authorized service representative.

5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance. This could place undue stress on

the cord at the point where it enters the appliance and cause it to fray and break.

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