Sammic SmartVide 8 Plus User Manual

MODELS

This manual describes the installation, operation and mainte-

nance of the SmartVide 8 Plus sous-vide cooker. The model 

reference and its characteristics appear on the name plate 

attached to the machine.

These appliances have been designed and manufactured in 

accordance with the following standards:

European directives and standard (versions at 230V 

50/60Hz)

Machine Directive: 2006/42/EC

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive: 2004/108/EC

Protection level in accordance with standard UNE-EN 60529: 

IP-X1

Standards applicable in America

(Versions at 120V 60Hz and 208-240V 50/60Hz)

Safety standards for machines UL 197, CSA C22.2 109 Edition

Hygiene and materials standards NSF/ANSI Standard 4

START-UP AND INSTALLATION

For optimum performance and long-lasting preservation of your 

machine, carefully follow the start-up and installation instruc-

tions given in this manual and the intended conditions of use.

Location

Use this appliance in a ventilated kitchen at an ambient tempe-

rature no higher than 40ºC. 

Do not block nor obstruct the ventilation slits.

Do not place the appliance next to or near sources of heat.

Electric connection

Before plugging the appliance in, make sure that the mains 

voltage coincides with the voltage indicated on the name plate 

attached to the machine.

CAUTION: THE EARTH CONNECTION IS OBLIGATORY. 

DANGER OF ELECTROCUTION.

Start-up

Preparing the container: Place a suitable container on a fl at, 

level, rigid, non-combustible surface, preferably near a sink or 

drain for emptying. When the working temperature of the water 

exceeds 60ºC it is very important to use a lid, to avoid excess 

steam. Thus you will prevent heat loss and protect the applian-

ce from moisture. See Fig. B

Securing the device: Hold the appliance fi rmly and secure it with 

suffi cient stability to the container. Ensure that the switch and 

socket are within your reach while using the appliance. See Fig. 

B

Filling the container with water: This appliance is designed only 

for sous-vide cooking at a low temperature with water. We re-

commended using decalcifi ed soft water. Take into account the 

maximum and minimum fi ll levels for the water. See Fig. B

Never start up the device without water. The appliance has a 

fl oat guard to detect the minimum water level. Always check 

that the fl oat guard is working before using the unit. Check this 

manually by taking the machine out of the container vertically, 

for example. 

Start-up: Connect the appliance and switch it on using the 

switch at the rear and set the desired temperature. After heating 

the water to the desired temperature, place the vacuum packed 

food in the cooking bath. Parts of the bath and lid can get very 

hot during use. Take great care when touching them! Use cloths 

or oven gloves!

Use the timer function to programme the desired time. Once the 

programmed time has been reached an alarm will sound. Press 

any button to stop the alarm and remove the food from the bath. 

Cleaning

The water in the container must be changed daily and the 

appliance cleaned periodically.

To avoid electric shocks that can cause serious personal injury, 

switch the appliance off and unplug it before cleaning.

· Never let water get inside the appliance.

· Never clean the appliance under running water or submerge 

it in water.

· Do not use: abrasive cleaning products such as ammonia, 

bleach, etc. solvents, metal scourers, gritty detergent.

· Clean the immersion parts of the appliance with soapy water 

and a cloth or sponge and dry with soft cloth. Use your hand 

to check that the fl oat moves, without forcing it. Use a dry 

cloth to clean the parts that are not immersed.

· You can clean the protective grille periodically in the dishwas-

her.

Maintenance

Before every use, check that the low level fl oat is working pro-

perly.

Other important remarks

· If the power supply is damaged and a new one must be insta-

lled, only a Sammic authorised technical service can replace 

it.

· This appliance is not to be used by people (including children 

of 8 years and over) with limited physical, sensorial or mental 

capabilities, or that lack the experience or knowledge, unless 

they have been supervised or instructed in the use of applian-

ce by a person responsible for their safety and understand 

the dangers it entails. Do not allow children to play with the 

appliance. · The cleaning and maintenance to be performed 

by the user must not be performed by unsupervised children.

· Only people qualifi ed in sous-vide cooking may cook using 

this method. It is vitally important to follow procedures that 

minimise the risk of formation of anaerobic bacteria.

· This machine is for supervised use. Never leave the machine 

running unsupervised.

SmartVide 8 Plus

Users Manual