Instruction Manual for Sous Vide
Immersion Circulator
Model GSV18
Model GSV18
Model #:
Serial #:
Date of
Purchase:
This manual contains important safety instructions which
must be strictly followed when using this equipment.
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Maintain and use this manual as a reference for training.
ATTENTION OWNERS AND OPERATORS ...................................................................................................3
KEY COMPONENTS OF THE SOUS VIDE IMMERSION CIRCULATOR ..................................................4
GLOBE SAFETY TIPS ...................................................................................................................................5
UNPACKING AND PROPER GROUNDING .................................................................................................. 6
DOWNLOAD THE APP ..................................................................................................................................7
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................... 8-9
CLEANING & SANITIZING ..........................................................................................................................10-11
FACTORY RESET ..........................................................................................................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................................12
GLOBE FOOD EQUIPMENT COMPANY
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DAYTON, OH 45439
PHONE: 937-299-5493
TOLL FREE: 800-347-5423
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Printed in USA 900167 2/18/2025 Ver 1_Rev. -
Index
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This equipment is designed to provide safe and productive cooking of food products as long as the equipment
is used in accordance with the instructions in this manual and is properly maintained. Importantly, unless the
operator is adequately trained and supervised there is a possibility of serious injury. Owners of this equipment bear
the responsibility to make certain this equipment is used properly and safely, to strictly follow all the instructions
contained in this manual and the requirements of local, state or federal law.
Owners should not permit anyone to touch this equipment unless they are over 18 years old, are adequately
trained and supervised, and have read and understand this manual. Owners should also ensure no customers,
children, visitors or other unauthorized personnel come in contact with this equipment. Please remember
we cannot anticipate every circumstance or environment in which our equipment will be operated. It is the
responsibility of the owner and the operator to remain alert to any hazards posed by the function of this equipment
and all moving parts. If you are ever uncertain about a particular task or the proper method of operating this
equipment, ask your supervisor.
When cleaning your sous vide immersion circulator, pay particular attention to scale buildup. If your sous vide
immersion circulator, or any of its parts, are damaged or broken, it may become more dicult to properly clean the
unit. If your sous vide immersion circulator is damaged or needs repair, contact an experienced service technician/
agent. If you have any questions, please contact Globe at 866-260-0522.
Throughout the manual you will see warnings to help alert you to potential hazards.
Warnings aecting your personal safety are indicated by:
Warnings related to possible damage to the equipment are indicated by:
Make certain the instruction manual is available for easy reference by any operator. English and French language
warning labels have been placed on the sous vide immersion circulator. If the warning labels or this manual are
misplaced, damaged, or illegible, or if you require additional copies, please contact your nearest representative or
the factory directly for these items at no charge.
Please remember neither this manual nor the warning labels replace the need to be alert, to properly train and
supervise operators, and to use common sense when using this equipment.
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Attention Owners and Operators
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Key Components of the Sous Vide Immersion Circulator
GSV18
Display Panel
MAX
Water
Level
MIN
Water
Level
Water Outlet
Cover Release Knob
Power Cord
Locking Knob
Water Inlet
Cover
WI-FI
CLEAN
Heating
Pump
Cº/Fº
TIMER/
TEMP
START/
STOP
Power
Temperature
SET
TEMP
SET
TIME
- +
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Globe Safety Tips
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY:
• NEVER touch sous vide immersion circulator before reading and completely understanding everything in
this instruction manual. You must be at least 18 years old and have had proper training and authorization
from your supervisor.
• NEVER bypass, alter or modify this equipment in any way from its original condition. Doing so can
create hazards and will void the warranty.
• ALWAYS ground immersion circulator utilizing proper power source.
• DO NOT operate the sous vide immersion circulator with a damaged power cord.
• ONLY submerge the heater/pump portion of the sous vide immersion circulator in the water. If the sous
vide immersion circulator power cord falls into the water, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet
immediately. Do not reach into the water.
• NEVER transfer or move the sous vide immersion circulator when the sous vide immersion circulator is
turned on or in use.
• KEEP unit UNPLUGGED when not in use to prevent accidental start up.
• DO NOT use the sous vide immersion circulator for anything other than preparing food.
• BEFORE CLEANING, SERVICING, OR REMOVING ANY PARTS always turn sous vide immersion
circulator OFF and unplug power cord.
Danger
of Burn
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Unpacking & Proper Grounding
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, USE
SOUS VIDE IMMERSION CIRCULATOR IN A SUFFICIENT WORK AREA
• ALWAYS use equipment in a work area with sucient light and space.
• NEVER bypass, alter or modify this equipment in any way from its original condition. Doing so can create
hazards and will void the warranty.
• ONLY operate sous vide immersion circulator in a cooking container that is on a solid, level, nonskid surface.
• NEVER operate sous vide immersion circulator without all warnings attached.
UNPACKING:
1. Inspect the package carefully before unpacking. Note any damage on the delivery paperwork and take
pictures.
2. Unpack the sous vide immersion circulator immediately after receipt. If the machine is found to be damaged,
immediately contact us at [email protected] or call 1-800-347-5423 ext. 253. Please include your
name, serial #, item that is damaged, explanation of the damage and photographs if possible. The damage
must be reported to Globe within 7 days from the time of shipment. Refer to Globe’s Freight Damage policy
for more information. https://globefoodequip.com/support/order-return-policy.html You should receive the sous
vide immersion circulator and an instruction manual.
3. Read this manual thoroughly before operation. DO NOT continue to use the sous vide immersion circulator if
you have any questions or do not understand everything in the manual. Contact your local representative or
the factory rst.
4. Remove sous vide immersion circulator from the corrugated box.
5. Examine sous vide immersion circulator to make sure all parts have been provided.
6. Make sure warning labels are correctly positioned, legible and instruction manual is available near sous vide
immersion circulator.
CONNECTING TO ELECTRICAL POWER
THIS MACHINE IS PROVIDED WITH A THREE-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG. THE OUTLET TO
WHICH THIS PLUG IS CONNECTED MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED. IF THE RECEPTACLE
IS NOT THE PROPER GROUNDING TYPE, CONTACT AN ELECTRICIAN. DO NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD,
USE ANY ADAPTER PLUG OR EXTENSION CORD (FIGURE 6-1 AND FIGURE 6-2).
1. Complete the online warranty registration at:
www.globefoodequip.com/support/warranty-registration-form.
2. Before use clean the sous vide immersion circulator.
3. Contact your local representative, or the factory directly, if you have any questions or problems with the
operation of the sous vide immersion circulator.
Figure 6-1 Correct
Figure 6-2 Incorrect
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Download the APP
DOWNLOAD THE ''GLOBE SOUS VIDE CONNECT'' APP
The APP is not required to operate the sous vide immersion circulator. The APP enhances the user’s experience
by providing added convenience, extra features, and accessibility.
1.
Use the Apple APP Store or Android GooglePlay to search for the ''Globe Sous Vide Connect'' APP (Figure 7-1).
NOTE: WI-FI must have 2.4GHz signal in order to connect to device.
2.
Open ''Globe Sous Vide Connect'' APP.
3.
Select the Globe Sous Vide Circulator and select ''Connect'' (Figure 7-2).
4.
Enter Wi password (Figure 7-3).
NOTE: The WI-FI password must be entered before the APP will connect to the sous vide immersion circulator.
5.
Select ''Conrm.'' The WI-FI signal in APP will ash.
6.
Select ''Start/Stop'' and ''ºC/ºF'' on the sous vide immersion circuclator display panel until the
WI-FI
icon illuminates and blinks
(Figure 7-4).
7.
Once connected the device will display, ''Success WI-FI connection successful, the cooker is ready for connection'' (Figure 7-5).
NOTE: The WI-FI symbol on the sous vide circulator display panel will stop blinking.
8.
Select ''Finish.''
NOTE: Multiple sous vide circulators can be controlled through the Globe Sous Vide Connect APP
9.
Enter the name of the sous vide immersion circulator (Figure 7-6).
10.
Select ''Save name.''
11.
To connect additional sous vide immersion circulators through the Globe Sous Vide Connect APP repeat steps 1-8.
Figure 7-3 Figure 7-4
Figure 7-5
Figure 7-6
Figure 7-2
Figure 7-1
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TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY:
• NEVER touch sous vide immersion circulator without training and authorization from your supervisor
or if you are under 18 years old. Read the instruction manual rst.
• ONLY operate sous vide immersion circulator in a cooking container that is on a solid, level, nonskid
surface.
• ONLY use the sous vide immersion circulator in a clean, well-lighted work area away from children and
visitors.
• NEVER check the water temperature of the sous vide immersion circulator with your hands. Use the
display panel or a thermometer.
• NEVER operate the sous vide immersion circulator without the cover securely installed.
• DO NOT allow food to come into direct contact with the sous vide immersion circulator.
All food must be placed in FDA approved vacuum bags.
• BEFORE CLEANING, SERVICING, OR REMOVING ANY PARTS,
always turn sous vide immersion circulator OFF and unplug unit.
• KEEP unit UNPLUGGED when not in use to prevent accidental start up.
SOUS VIDE IMMERSION CIRCULATOR ASSEMBLY
1. Place the sous vide immersion circulator on the edge of the cooking container
(Figure 8-1).
2. Tighten the xing knob clockwise to secure the sous vide immersion circulator to
the cooking container.
Make sure that the water level is between the MIN and the
MAX. The water level after food is placed within the sous
vide immersion circulator should be higher than the MIN but
lower than the MAX. Damage to the sous vide immersion
circulator can occur.
NOTE: The sous vide immersion circulator will beep and the H2O symbol will
appear on the display panel if the water level is lower than the MIN
indicator mark or higher than the MAX indicator mark.
3. Fill the cooking container with water. Make sure to keep the water levels within the
MIN and MAX indicator marks on the sous vide immersion circulator.
TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION
1. Select the power button to enter standby mode (Figure 8-2).
NOTE: The sous vide immersion circulator maintains the last calibration
setting used.
2. Press and hold the ''°C/°F'' button and ''TIME/TEMP'' button for 1 second to enter the
thermostat calibration mode (Figure 8-3).
3. Display panel will show ''P+calibration value.''
NOTE: The maximum calibration adjustment is + 3ºC/37°F.
4. Select the ''+'' and ''-'' buttons to adjust the calibration.
NOTE: After 13-15 seconds, the sous vide immersion circulator will
automatically exit the calibration mode.
5. Select the power button to exit the calibration mode.
Operating Instructions
Figure 8-3
Figure 8-2
Figure 8-1
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Operating Instructions
SOUS VIDE IMMERSION CIRCULATOR OPERATION
The sous vide immersion circulator is intended for cooking food sealed in FDA-
approved vacuum bags, submerged in water held at a consistent, controlled
temperature.
Only people qualied in sous vide cooking should cook using
this method. It is important to follow procedures in order to
minimize the risk of formation of anaerobic bacteria.
1. Plug in power cord.
2. The Power button light will illuminate (Figure 9-1).
3. Press the Power button to illuminate the display panel.
4. Select the ''°C/°F'' on the display panel to change the temperature scale from
Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C) (Figure 9-2).
5. Select the ''TEMP/TIME'' button to select the temperature (Figure 9-3).
6. Use the ''+'' and ''-'' buttons to set the temperature.
7. Select the ''TEMP/TIME'' button to select the time.
8. Use the ''+'' and ''-'' buttons to set the time.
Make sure that the water level is between the MIN and the
MAX. The water level after food is placed within the sous
vide immersion circulator should be higher than the MIN but
lower than the MAX. Damage to the sous vide immersion
circulator can occur.
9. Place the vacuum packed food in the sous vide immersion circulator.
10. Select the ''START/STOP'' button to start heating the water (Figure 9-4).
The cooking container, sous vide immersion circulator and
the vacuum bags become hot during the cooking process.
Use hand protection when handling the cooking container,
sous vide immersion circulator and the vacuum bags.
NOTE: When the sous vide bath water reaches the set temperature, the sous
vide immersion circulator will beep every 10 seconds until START/
STOP button is selected.
NOTE: When the START/STOP button is selected, a single “chirp” will sound
and the colon on the digital timer display will begin to ash indicating
that the countdown has begun.
11. Select the ''START/STOP'' button for the digital timer to start the countdown.
NOTE: When the cooking time is complete, the sous vide immersion circulator
will beep three times.
NOTE: If there is no operation once the sous vide immersion circulator has
nished cooking the sous vide immersion circulator will continue to
beep every 20 seconds. The water temperature will remain at the preset
temperature.
12. Select the ''START/STOP'' button to turn OFF the sous vide immersion circulator.
Figure 9-1
Figure 9-2
Figure 9-3
Figure 9-4
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Cleaning & Sanitizing
To avoid serious personal injury. Before cleaning, servicing or removing any parts, always
turn sous vide immersion circulator OFF and unplug unit.
• DO NOT place sous vide immersion circulator in the dishwasher.
• DO NOT hose down, pressure wash, or pour water on sous vide immersion circulator.
• NEVER use a scrubber pad, steel wool, or abrasive material to clean sous vide immersion circulator.
DISPLAY THE SOUS VIDE IMMERSION CIRCULATOR OPERATING HOURS
To prevent scale build up within the sous vide immersion
circulator, the sous vide immersion circulator must be
thoroughly cleaned after 100 hours of operation.
1. Press the Power button to illuminate the display panel (Figure 10-1).
2. Press and hold the ''+'' and ''-'' buttons for 3 seconds. Display panel will show the
operating hours of the sous vide immersion circulator (Figure 10-2).
CLEANING THE SOUS VIDE IMMERSION CIRCULATOR
NOTE: After 100 hours of operation, it is recommended to clean the sous vide
immersion circulator. The ''CLEAN'' symbol will appear on the display.
1. Make sure the sous vide immersion circulator is turned OFF and unplugged.
2. Place the sous vide immersion circulator on the edge of the cooking container.
3. Fill the cooking container with 75% water and 25% white vinegar or apple cider
vinegar up to the MAX line.
4. Press the Power button to illuminate the display panel.
5. Hold down the ''START/STOP'' and the ''-'' buttons (Figure 10-3).
6. The digital temperature display will be set to 80ºC (176ºF).
7. The digital time display will be set at 3:00 hours.
8. Release the ''START/STOP'' button, the temperature and time display will
ash 10 times.
9. Select the ''START/STOP'' button to start the cleaning operation.
10. After 3 hours, the sous vide immersion circulator will beep and turn OFF.
Figure 10-3
Figure 10-1
Figure 10-2
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Cleaning & Sanitizing
NOTE: After the cleaning operation is complete, the operating hours of the
sous vide immersion circulator will display zero.
11. Select the ''START/STOP'' and the ''-'' buttons to display the cleaning feature.
12. Select the ''+ and ''-'' buttons to conrm the hours have reset on the display panel to
zero ''0'' (Figure 11-4).
The cooking container, sous vide immersion circulator and
the vacuum bags become hot during the cooking process.
Use hand protection when handling the cooking container,
immersion circulator and the vacuum bags.
13. Allow the sous vide immersion circulator to cool completely.
14. Unplug the sous vide immersion circulator and remove from the cooking
container.
15. Remove the two cover release knobs from the sous vide immersion circulator.
16. Remove the cover from the sous vide immersion circulator.
17. Clean the cover with soapy water and a cloth.
18. Use clean water to clean the heater and other components to remove any softened
scale.
19. Dry the sous vide immersion circulator, cover, heater and other components.
20. Use the two cover release knobs to install the cover on the sous vide immersion
circulator.
Figure 11-4
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Troubleshooting
ERROR CODE CAUSE SOLUTION
H2O The water level is lower than the MIN
indicator.
Turn OFF the power. Add water to reach
above the MIN indicator.
The water level is higher than the MAX
indicator.
Turn OFF the power. Remove the water
to lower the water to below the MAX
indicator.
E02 Trouble with the heating pipe Call a Service Technician.
Trouble with the internal wire Call a Service Technician.
Trouble with the temperature sensor Call a Service Technician.
LP Machine has lost power during normal
cooking.
Press START/STOP button to begin
cooking again and to clear the LP code.
If problem continues and the above solution does not remedy the issue, please call Globe’s Service Department
at 866-260-0522.
Factory Reset
NOTE: The sous vide immersion circulator will keep the last programmed
settings. If necessary, the factory reset feature can be used to restore
the unit to its original factory settings.
1. Select the ''START/STOP'' and ''+'' buttons and hold for three seconds. ''SET TEMP''
will display 60ºC and ''SET TIME'' will display 24.00 (Figure 12-1).
2. Select the ''°C/°F'' on the display panel to change the temperature scale from
Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C).
Figure 12-1
