Nomiku sous vide User Manual

USE &
CARE

MANUAL

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they
understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are
older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its
cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.

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

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a
special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer
or its service agent.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE USE

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

• To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs,

entire unit, or power adapter in water or other liquid.

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.

• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any
manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility
for examination, repair, or adjustment.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the

appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot

surfaces.

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

• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing

hot oil or other hot liquids.

• ฀lways attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall

outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to "off", then remove plug
from wall outlet.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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• ฀ short power-supply cord should be used to reduce the risk

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

• DO NOT use an extension cord with this product.

• Protect your food and follow Nomiku and FDA food safety guidelines.
Nomiku should not come into direct contact with food. Use FDA
approved boilable bags.

• Operate Nomiku in water only. Keep the water level between the
“Min” and “Max” levels indicated on Nomiku. Do not use Nomiku
for other than intended purposes.

• Keep Nomiku dry. Never operate Nomiku unless the water level is
between the indicated “Min” and “Max” levels on Nomiku. Only
the heater and circulator portion should be underwater: Do not
immerse the Nomiku cord, power box, or upper portion of Nomiku.
If Nomiku or any of its parts become submerged, unplug Nomiku
immediately and contact us.

• Pay attention to the power cord and power box. They should lie flat
on a table or counter sur face, and may not hang over the edge.
Keep them away from hot surfaces and water. Always attach the
plug to Nomiku powerbox first, then plug cord into the wall outlet.
To disconnect, turn Nomiku off, then remove plug from wall outlet.

• Unplug Nomiku. Before moving it, when cleaning, and generally
when not in use. Allow Nomiku to cool before lifting or storing.

• Use Nomiku in a safe indoor environment. Do not use outdoors.
Do not use near explosive or flammable materials. Do not use with
an extension cord. Close supervision is necessary when Nomiku is
used by or near children. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven. Note: Nomiku is designed for
household use only.

• Wait for Nomiku to cool before moving. Do not touch hot surfaces.

• Remember circulated water can be very hot. Use a trivet to protect

your countertop from any container being used with Nomiku. Use
tongs to reach anything inside the water bath. Extreme caution
must be used when moving containers of hot water.

• Keep safe. If Nomiku is dropped in water, damaged, malfunctions,
or the plug or power cord appears damaged in any way, do
not use Nomiku. Contact us for repair. The use of unapproved

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Nomiku uses a grounded power cord that must be used with a
correctly installed three-prong power outlet. Do not use it with a
2-prong adapter or in any situation where the grounding might be
interrupted (e.g., if the grounding prong is damaged).

The provided power supply cord should be used to plug in Nomiku.
Should it require replacement, a short power cord should be used to
reduce the risk of entanglement or being tripped over. Remember
to get any cord replacements done at an authorized replacement
facility. Do not attempt to replace the cord yourself. If your power
supply cord arrived damaged or malfunctioning, or if you have
questions about replacements, please contact us at
[email protected].

The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should
be at least as great as the marked electrical rating on the power
box. The cord should always be arranged so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over.

POWER CORD

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This symbol indicates that this product must be properly
disposed of according to local laws and regulations.
When your product reaches its end of life, contact Nomiku
or your local authorities to learn about recycling options.
The separate collection and recycling of your product at
the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources
and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects
human health and the environment.

DISPOSAL

accessory attachments is not recommended by Nomiku and may
cause injuries.

• Cover the water bath. Energy can be saved by covering the water
bath with cling wrap when cooking. Do not cover any part of
Nomiku with cling wrap.

• Have fun. Cooking shouldn’t be stressful. Relax, take your time, and
be careful. Good food is in the process.

NOMIKU ANATOMY

Control Knob

Touch Screen

Power
Cable

Power Box

Impeller Guard
3 Water Outlets

Grip Handle

Silicone Bumper

Silicone
Grip

Maximum Water Level

Minimum Water Level

Power Socket

Plug for
Power Socket

120V Power Cord

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1 Attach Nomiku to a pot. It should clip on the far side of the pot and

face toward you. We recommend using a pot that is at least 6
inches tall. The maximum amount of water Nomiku can be used in
is 5 gallons (20 liters).

2 Add hot water to the pot. The water level should be between the

“Min” and “Max” levels on Nomiku. As Archimedes taught us, the
water level will rise when you add food to the container, so don’t fill
it up too high.

3 Plug in the power cord. The Nomiku “o” will appear dimly. Remember

the outlet must be properly grounded, and you cannot use an
extension cord. Be aware of where the power box and cables will
be when you start cooking, as they should lie flat and away from
anything hot.

4 Press the Nomiku screen. Nomiku will come to life. The Nomiku logo

will display briefly as the water circulation starts. The display will
then show the current temperature of the water as a large number
and the set temperature as a smaller number below it.

5 Turn the knob to set the temperature. Turn right to increase the

temperature and left to decrease it. The set temperature will adjust
as you turn. To switch temperature units from Celsius to Fahrenheit,
or vice versa, simply tap the screen. Temperatures between 4 and

52.2° C ( 39.9 and 125.9° F) appear in orange with a warning
symbol. This is the bacterial growth zone or FDA “Danger Zone” and
proper precautions must be taken. (See Nomiku Primer for more.)

6 Wait for the water to heat up. The temperature unit and set

temperature will disappear when the target temperature is reached.
Simply tap the screen or turn the knob to show them again.

7 Add your food and let Nomiku do its work. Remove when cooked.

Sear if desired. Eat food. Repeat.

8 Turn Nomiku off. Nomiku should be turned off when food is done

and when it is not in use. Just press and hold the screen for three
(3) seconds.

9 Unplug Nomiku. Now you can put it away.

OPERATION

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FAILURE NOTIFICATIONS/
TROUBLESHOOTING

Under the conditions below, Nomiku will shut off and must be
unplugged and plugged back in to be restarted.

Low Water - If the water level is below the “Min” level, a “Low Water”

warning will appear. Add water so that it fills between the “Min” and
“Max” as indicated before plugging in Nomiku again.

Motor Stuck - If something is blocking the impeller from turning, a

“Motor Stuck” warning will appear. Wait for Nomiku to cool and clear
out any particles near the impeller at the bottom of the heater. If this
message continues or particles cannot be dislodged without open­ing Nomiku, please contact us.

Overheat - If Nomiku gets too hot, an “Overheat” warning will

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

Service - Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized

service representative

Allow Nomiku to cool down to room temperature then wipe Nomiku
down carefully with a damp cloth and dry before storing.

If the immersed parts become greasy or need more cleaning:

1 Put Nomiku in a pot as described in “Operation” and fill the pot

with water to the “Max” level indicated on Nomiku.

2 Set Nomiku temperature to 65° C (149° F).

3 Add 1/2 tablespoon non-foaming dishwashing liquid per gallon

of water used.

4 Allow the water to circulate for 10 minutes after 65° C (149° F) is

reached.

5 Turn off and unplug Nomiku.

6 When Nomiku is cool, rinse the bottom in cold water and dry

before storage.

CLEANING

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Nomiku, Inc.
http://www.nomiku.com

For customer service contact: [email protected]

Regulatory compliance and testing

ETL Intertek: Conforms to UL STD 1026.

CONTACT US

8 Nomiku Use and Care - Descaling, Icons, Contact

With frequent use, descaling should be done every month or more
often in regions with hard water. To descale:

1 Put Nomiku in a pot as described in “Operation” and fill the pot

with water to the “Max” level indicated on Nomiku.

2 Set Nomiku temperature to 80° C (176° F).

3 Add ¼ cup of citric acid powder per gallon of water used.

4 Allow the water to circulate for 30 minutes after 80° C (176° F) is reached.

5 Turn off and unplug Nomiku.

6 When Nomiku is cool, rinse the bottom in cold water and dry

before storage.

DESCALING

ICONS

Touch Indicator

This circle will appear on the top left when you are touching
the screen.

Bacteria Growth Zone

This symbol indicates that the set temperature is in a range
where bacteria can multiply (4 and 52.2° C (19.9 and 125.9° F)).
Proper food safety guidelines must be carefully followed when
cooking food at this temperature.

Power Loss

If power is lost, Nomiku will resume at the same temperature that
was set before the shutoff. This icon notifies you that food may
have been below the target temperature during that period.