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CLIFTON FOOD RANGE FLxxD Series User Manual

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the future of cooking

If consistency is your aim...

you've bought the right equipment

CLIFTON FOOD RANGE® Sous Vide Cooking Baths

FLD Unstirred Baths

FLE Compact Baths

FLD Duobaths™

FL4D Stirred Baths


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Dear Customer, 

Thank you for purchasing this piece of Clifton Food Range® equipment. To get the 

best performance from your equipment and for your own safety please read these 

instructions carefully before use. 

GENERAL NOTES

1.  This product is designed for kitchen use only. Always follow good kitchen 

practice.

2.  Fill the tank with either water or oil prior to connection to electrical supply.

3.  Use only water or food grade oils within their specified temperature range. 

If the alarm lamp is illuminated the liquid temperature may be above its 

recommended maximum. 

4.  The water bath is designed primarily for sous vide/low temperature method 

using water. If oil is used for direct cooking, the bath will self adjust to oil. If 

reverting to water you may need to run the bath a couple of times in order that 

the controller relearns/adjusts its parameters for water and vice versa. When 

heating oil the FILL message may be displayed. This is due the nature of the oil 

heating process. Oil heats in layers and when the set temperature is reached 

the FILL message will stop. To speed up the heating process the oil can be 

stirred occassionally taking care to avoid spills. 

5.  Use caution when topping up/draining the tank. 

6.  Drain before moving the water bath. Allow the liquid to cool to 40˚C before 

draining.

7.  In the event of the over or under temperature alarm being illuminated do not 

touch the liquid as it may be very hot or cold. Take care when lifting the lid - 

steam and vapours can cause scolding.

8.  Always use a lid when operating at temperatures above 60˚C for continued 

optimal temperature control. 

9.  If this product is not used in accordance with these instructions then basic 

safety protection may be affected.

10.  The mains supply cord fitted to this product is heat resistant and should be 

replaced with an equivalent type by a qualified electrician.

11.  Ensure that the power supply has a safety earth (ground) terminal.

12.  Ensure that the mains switch and power supply connector are accessible 

during use.

13.  Before using any cleaning or decontamination method please refer to the 

Maintenance and Cleaning section to ensure the proposed method will not 

damage the unit. 

14.  Connect only to a power supply with the corresponding voltage to that 

specified on the rating label positioned on the rear of the unit.

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LOCATION

The water bath must be placed on a smooth, level and sturdy work surface, 

preferably near a drain for emptying. Use in a ventilated kitchen. Suitable for use 

in ambient temperatures 5°C to 40°C with a maximum humidity 80% (temperature 

31°C) decreasing to 50% (temperature 40°C). 

DO NOT block or restrict ventilation slots. DO NOT place directly next to hot heat 

surfaces or hot appliances. ENSURE that there is sufficient space around the bath to 

allow it to provide optimum temperature control.

SAFETY

 

 

Do not touch any electrical contacts or open any closure panels.

 

 

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!!

POWER LEAD AND CONNECTION TO ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

 

 

Check the electrical supply is compatible with the rating label.

 

 

IF IN DOUBT CONSULT AN ELECTRICIAN. THE PRODUCT MUST BE  

 

 

EARTHED! Where the mains supply or plug connection differs refer  

 

 

to local regulations or consult an electrician.

LIQUID LEVEL

Fill the tank with water for sous vide method or oil,  prior to connection to the 

power supply.  When using oil there is an initial heating period where the over 

temperature alarm will sound and heaters cut in and out momentarily. This will 

cycle until the oil becomes homogenised when normal control will resume. 

  

Minimum Liquid Level: Unstirred Baths: must be at least half full. Stirred Baths: must 

cover the heating coil. Maximum Liquid Level: must not exceed the ridge in the 

tank. 

 

 

If the water bath fails to maintain water temperature or to heat  

 

 

up, please ensure there is sufficient water/oil to meet minimum  

  levels. 

 

 

We recommend this is checked regularly while the water/oil is in  

  use.

 

 

A “FILL” message will appear to indicate low liquid level. 

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LOW LIQUID LEVEL 

If the water/oil drops below the recommended level, or the unit is inadvertently 

switched on without water/oil a “FILL” warning message appears on the display as a 

visual alert. The heaters will cycle on and off until the correct water level is achieved.  

   • FILL MESSAGE = TOP UP WATER LEVEL  •

To reset the low liquid level warning: 

Unstirred Baths: top up liquid level and controller will auto reset. 

Stirred Baths: top up liquid level and switch the unit off then on again.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 

  

Please ensure that the washing agent and sanitizing agent are BSI 

 

 

accredited and approved by the H&S department for use on   

 

 

kitchen equipment and stainless steel within your kitchen.

   

 

 

DISCONNECT THE BATH FROM THE POWER SUPPLY PRIOR TO  

  CLEANING

BASIC CLEANING

The Clifton Food Range bath should be emptied at the end of each day, then for 

exterior, interior surfaces:

 

 

 

• WASH • RINSE • DRY • SANITIZE •

Drain Outlet: Please ensure that the above cleaning process includes the outlet 

on the base of the tank, paying particular attention to flushing the outlet and tap 

thoroughly.

Scale Build Up: In hard water areas limescale can build up and reduce the efficiency 

of the water bath. Cleaning at the end of each day can prevent this but periodically 

it may be necessary to descale the bath. Add 1 litre of vinegar to the normal 

capacity of water and heat for 1 hour to 50˚C.

URGENT CLEANING

If a vacuum pouch breaks whilst immersed in the bath it must be removed and 

the bath immediately cleaned down in accordance with the basic cleaning routine 
above.

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PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING

These tests should be conducted by a qualified person.

 

 

DO NOT PAT test the water bath unless it contains water.

  

 

 

DO NOT Flash Test!!

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WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1.  Provided the terms of payment are duly complied with, Nickel Electro Ltd 

under takes for a period of two years from the date of delivery of the product 

(“the Product”) to the Customer to repair or replace any defects in the Product 

which arise under proper and normal conditions of use and which are due to 

faulty materials or workmanship.   Nickel Electro Ltd may, at its own discretion, opt 

to give the Customer a full refund of the price paid for the Product instead of a repair or 

replacement.

2.  Subject to paragraph 8, Nickel Electro Ltd accepts no liability where in its 

reasonable opinion the defect is due to: a) the Customer’s failure to follow 

operat ing instructions, b) incorrect installation, c) fair wear and tear, d) damage 

due to the use of spare parts other than those spare parts of Nickel Electro Ltd 

or which are recom mended by Nickel Electro Ltd, e) alterations or repairs being 

undertaken by a person(s) other than an authorised representative of Nickel 

Electro Ltd.

3.  Any claim under this warranty must be in writing, and must give the serial 

number and description of the Product, order number and date of delivery.

4.  Any Products or parts thereof, which may require repair or replacement, shall be 

repaired or replaced (at the discretion of Nickel Electro Ltd) at the premises of 

Nickel Electro Ltd. The Product to be repaired shall be delivered carriage paid 

back to Nickel Electro Ltd by the customer at the Customer’s risk and expense. 

it is the Customer’s own responsibility to pack the Products securely and to 

ensure that they are not damaged in transit.   Any such Products or parts will 

be redelivered by Nickel Electro Ltd to the Customer free within the United 

Kingdom. All faulty parts removed from the Product will become Nickel Electro 

Ltd’s property. Any other repairs or work by Nickel Electro Ltd will be carried 

out under the terms and condi tions for specialist engineers currently in force.

5.  In the event of replacement of the Product with a new or reconditioned 

model, the replacement product will be covered by this warranty until two 

years after delivery of the original Product.

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6.  In no circumstances shall any of the Products be returned to Nickel Electro Ltd 

without its prior written consent.   If any Products or parts thereof are returned 

unnecessarily all cost involved, includ ing a charge for inspection, handling and 

the return carriage must be paid by the Customer. 

7.  This warranty does not affect the Customer’s statutory rights.

8.  Nothing in this warranty seeks to limit or exclude liability for a) death or 

personal injury arising out of Nickel-Electro’s negligence, or b) any other 

liability that cannot be excluded or limited by law.

Non Warranty Information:

Spare parts shall be made available for a period of 3 years after a piece of 

equipment is discontinued. 

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Switch ON using the power switch located at the rear . The switch is illuminated and 

the unit performs a self test. All segments of the 3 digit LED display and indicators 

illuminate. Switch OFF using the power switch. All current temperature and time 

values remain in memory when you have finished using the bath.

SETTING TEMPERATURE

 

 

 

Press and hold the down arrow to display temperature.

 

 

 

Use up and down arrows to select required temperature.

 

 

 

Display flashes between set and actual temperature  

 

 

 

values, then reverts to actual water temperature. 

 

 

The bath is now set and will heat and control the water at the set temperature.

SETTING TIME

 

 

 

Press and hold the function button until “t” appears.

 

 

 

Use arrows to select time required.  Time can be set   

 

 

 

between 00:01 and 99:59.

 

 

 

Press function button to confirm.

TIMER OPERATION

 

 

 

Press run button to start timer.

 

 

 

Press up arrow to view time remaining.

 

 

 

An audible beep and END message indicate timed period  

 

 

 

has finished. Press RUN to deactivate beep and clear the  

   message.

 

 

 

NOTE: To pause the timer press RUN.  To deactivate timer  

 

 

 

press and hold RUN button.

If power is interrupted during the timer mode the display shows “P.OFF”. Press 

and hold RUN button to clear. Timer mode will then continue.  To deactivate 

timer press and hold RUN button.

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FLD RANGE - DUOBATHS™

We recommend that both chambers have water in them to protect the concealed 

heaters if the water bath is switched on when dry. However if desired it is possible 

to immobilise one of the controllers:

To Immobilise One Chamber:

 

 

 

Press and hold both keys for simultaneously.

“Stby” will be displayed. All heating and control in this tank will be immobilised.

To reinstate control in the tank repeat the above.

   

 

 CONTROLLER DISPLAY CODES

oooo

Out of Range - OVER

Decrease temperature and/or time 

setting to within range

uuuu

Out of Range - UNDER

Increase temperature and/or time 

setting to within range

- - - -

Sensor break

Contact NE Service Engineer

ErAt

Fast auto tune unable to start

Measured value is too close to set 

point, press PAGE key to clear

NoAt

Auto tune not finished within 

12 hours

Restart 

ErEp

Possible problem with memory Contact NE Service Engineer if error 

persists

OFFL

Display off line

Contact NE Service Engineer

oFFL

Signal break in controls caused 

by excessive moisture or steam

Contact NE Service Engineer

oFFL

Ribbon or Connection Break

Contact NE Service Engineer

P.oFF

Power interrupt during timer 

mode

Press and hold RUN key until 

display reverts to actual 

temperature

FiLL

Liquid level too low

Build Up of Limescale

REFILL LIQUID TO ABOVE MINIMUM 

LEVEL

Descale as per Maintenance 

Instructions

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SOUS VIDE ACCESSORIES - AVAILABLE FROM CLIFTON FOOD RANGE®

Additional Lids For Unstirred Baths

LD-4F   

Flat One Piece Stainless Steel Lid with Insulated Handle to suit 

 

 

4 Litre Unstirred Bath

LD-8F   

Flat One Piece Stainless Steel Lid with Insulated Handle to suit 

 

 

8 Litre Unstirred Bath

LD-14F   

Flat One Piece Stainless Steel Lid with Insulated Handle to suit 

 

 

14 Litre Unstirred Bath

LD-22F   

Flat One Piece Stainless Steel Lid with Insulated Handle to suit  

 

 

22/28 Litre Unstirred Bath

LD-56F   

Flat One Piece Stainless Steel Lid with Insulated Handle to suit 

 

 

56 Litre Unstirred Bath (x2)

Floating Lid

Polyproylene spheres provide a floating lid which reduces evaporation and 

improves stability when a standard lift off lid is not being used.

BP0368   

Floating Lid - Polypropylene Spheres

Bath Partitions

These stainless steel partitions allow the working area of the bath to be divided for 

portion control. Two sizes are available for the unstirred bath to suit 300mm and 

500mm width. By mixing sizes, various mini chambers can be achieved. Zigzag rack 

can be used in a stirred water bath.

P270 

 

Short Partition (270mm)

P470 

 

Long Partition (470mm)

Zigzag   

Zigzag Rack

Chefs’ Sieve Stack

4612/CFR 

Chefs Sieve Stack

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Foam Gun Holders

To hold common sized foam guns firmly in place inside the water baths, so the gun 

will not float even when its almost empty ensure the contents remain at a constant 

temperature. 

FGH4   

Perforated tray to suit 4 litre chamber

FGH8   

Perforated tray to suit 8 litre chamber

FC0500   

Clip to hole 1/2 litre foam gun

FC1000   

Clip to hole 1 litre foam gun

Sous Vide Thermometer And Probe Kit

For measuring internal core temperature. The selected needle probe can be passed 

through the vacuum pouch and the vacuum is retained when carefully withdrawn.

CFR-860-035 

Thermometer and Probe Kit

CFR-133-109 

Needle Probe 60mm (1mm diameter)

CFR-133-110 

Needle Probe 120mm (1mm diameter)

250544   

Probe Foam Seal

836-022  

Mini Tub of 70 Probe Wipes

Chef’s Tweezers

Micro tweezers allow chef’s to assemble intricate compositions on a plate. Tweezer 

tongs aid the turning of food and are ideal for removing items from the vac-packing 

bags when cooking sous vide.

7102 

 

130mm Fine Tip Micro Tweezers

7104 

 

160mm Fine Tip Micro Tweezers

7112 

 

130mm Round Tip Micro Tweezers

7114 

 

160mm Round Tip Micro Tweezers

7116 

 

300mm Round Tip Micro Tweezers

Tasting Spoons

Double ended tasing spoons ideal for sampling sauces, glazes and purees. Made 

from high quality stainless steel.

936729015 

150mm Pocket Size Tasting Spoon

936729018 

180mm Pocket Size Tasting Spoon

936729021 

210mm Large Tasting Spoon 

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Designed and Manufactured in the UK by:

Nickel Electro Limited

Oldmixon Crescent

Weston super Mare

North Somerset BS24 9BL

t 01934 626691

f 01934 630300

w www.cliftonfoodrange.co.uk

e info@cliftonfoodrange.co.uk

EC Declaration of Conformity

We herewith confirm the following product:

FLD SERIES UNSTIRRED BATHS AND DUOBATHS

FLE SERIES COMPACT BATHS

FL4D STIRRED BATHS

Conforms with the requirements outlined by the following European Directives:

Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU

EMC Directive 2014/30/EU

Conforms with the requirements of the following standards:

BS EN 61010-1: 2010

BS EN 61010-2-010: 2014

Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and 

laboratory use

BS EN 61326-1: 2013

Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use - EMC 

requirements 

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FINAL INSPECTION AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY TEST REPORT

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BX1047 Issue 5 April 2017