Espressions EP6500 Vacu Pro 30 Vacuuming Machine Instruction Manual

EP6500 Vacu Pro 30 Vacuuming Machine
Instruction Manual

Disposal
In conformity with Directive 2012/19/CE, the symbol reported on the device indicates that the device to dispose of must be considered as waste, and must therefore be subject to separate waste collection.

Therefore, the user will have to confer (or have conferred) said waste to the separate waste collection centers predisposed by the local administration, or deliver it to the reseller when purchasing a new equivalent type of device. Separate waste collection and subsequent treatment, recovery, and disposal operations favor the manufacturing of devices with recycled materials and limit negative effects on the environment and on health, caused by eventual improper waste management. The unlawful disposal of the product by the user could result in administrative fines as provided by the laws transposing Directive 2012/19/EC of the European member state in which the product is disposed of.

Congratulations
Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a high-quality kitchen appliance from Expressions! If it is well maintained, you will enjoy it for many years. Before using the appliance for the first time, read the instruction manual carefully and follow all the safety precautions provided below. People who have not familiarised themselves with the instruction manual for this appliance may not use it. Keep the packaging for later use, but dispose of all the plastic packaging material, as it can be dangerous for children who play with it.
For further information about our products or product range, please visit our website: www.espressions.eu

Packaging disposal

| Product box
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| Cardboard insert for the lid
| Product packaging bag MAGIC Cutter packaging bag Tube + cable packaging bag
| Polystyrene inserts

Expressions safety precautions

Expressions Vacu Pro 30 safety precautions

• The manufacturer takes every step necessary to ensure the utmost product quality and safety. However, as for all electrical appliances, you should follow some basic safety rules  to avoid creating a hazard for people, animals, and or property:

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• Carefully read the directions before using your Expressions Vacuum System and keep them handy for future reference.

• The appliance is not designed for continuous operation. Do not carry out more than one complete cycle every 2 minutes. The operating cycle is 50 seconds approx and after then there’s a break until 2 minutes. In extreme ambient conditions, intensive use of the appliance may trigger automatic thermal protection devices. In such a  case allow the appliance to cool down sufficiently to enable resetting of the protection devices.

• Do not use the appliance on or in proximity to hot surfaces.

• The casing of this unit is not protected again the penetration of liquids.

• Do not draw liquids into the vacuum chamber. Should this happen, immediately dry the vacuum chamber.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water and do not use it if the cord or plug is wet; should they get wet during use, immediately pull out the plug wearing dry rubber gloves. Do not remove or touch the appliance under water until you have pulled out the plug. Do not use the appliance after its removal from water (take it immediately to an authorized service center or your dealer).

• To avoid burns, do not touch the sealing bar while using the appliance.

• Never use adapters for power supplies that differ from the one indicated on the bottom of the unit (plate details).

• Always unplug the appliance after you finish using it.

• Do not open or tamper with the appliance. Servicing may be performed by authorized personnel only. Any unauthorized repairs will invalidate the warranty.

• The Manufacturer, the Retailer, and the Importer are responsible for safety, reliability and performance only if: a) the unit is used following the instructions for use; b) the electrical system of the premises where the appliance is used is in conformity with the current laws.

• The use of the Expressions Vacuum System original bags is highly recommended. If other types of vacuum bags are used to carry out multiple vacuum packaging operations, the plain side of the film should be laid face-down onto the sealing bar.

• Do not use lids or containers that have cracks or are damaged!
  This text is for users outside the European Union:

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Electromagnetic compatibility
The Espressions vacuum systems are designed to satisfy current requirements for electromagnetic compatibility. In any case, if you suspect that the device function should interfere with the normal operation of your television set, radio or another electrical device, try to position the device differently until the interference disappears, or connect the device to a different electrical socket.

Features of your Vacu Pro 30

1. Power cable
2. Power socket
3. Main switch
3a. Mains indicator LED
4. Automatic Cycle start-up key
4a. Automatic Cycle LED indicator
5. Pulse function start key
5a. Pulse function LED
6. Manual Sealing start-up key
7. Sealing Time Selection key
7a. Minimum Sealing Time LED indicator (for dried foods)
7b. Average Sealing Time LED indicator (for moist foods)
7c. Maximum Sealing Time LED indicator (for very moist foods)
8. Container Vacuum Cycle start-up key
8a. Container Vacuum Cycle LED indicator| 9. Marinating Cycle start-up key
9a. Marinating Cycle LED indicator
10. STOP / CANCEL key
11. Connection for Vacuum in Containers
12. Side hook-up levers
13. Removable Lid
13a. Porthole
14. Gaskets
15. Removable fluid tray
16. Sealing Bar
17. Air Filter
18. Vacuum Chamber
19. Vacuum-meter
20. Magic Cutter
21. Tube
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How to use your Vacu Pro 30

Place the machine in a dry area on a horizontal plane, clearing the workstation in front of the machine itself from obstacles, and ample enough to set the bags of food to pack.  Connect the Power cable (1) plug to the Power Socket (2) on the side of the machine, then connect it to a mains socket with the corresponding voltage of the same (see tag data). Then press the Main switch (3), on the side of the machine; its display will show lit ON green LED indicator (3a), and the red LED indicator (7b) for (AVERAGE)  sealing time, which you may change to MIN if you’re packing dry foods or MAX for very moist foods. Use the ‘STOP/CANCEL’ (9) button to interrupt the started cycle at any time.

Packing in bags
Use only original Espressions bags and rolls.

Automatic cycle
a) Insert the food into the bag without creating particular creases or tension on the surface. Eliminate liquids or food residues from the inner zone of the bag opening which must be sealed.
b) Lift the Lid (13) and lay down the bag with its content placing the open extremity inside the Removable Fluid Tray (15) (see Fig. E) with the smooth part facing up.
c) Lower the Lid (13) by pressing on the two extremities P until locking the Side hook-up levers (12) (fig. B). You can check the correct positioning of the bag in the vacuum chamber through the Porthole (13. a).
d) Press ‘A’ (4) for the automatic cycle. The machine will carry out the complete packing cycle.
e) Wait for the red LED on the ‘T ‘ (7) (fig. A) button to stop flashing, then unlock the Lid (13) pressing on both Side hook-up levers (12) and lastly remove the bag.
f) Check the validity of the seal obtained which will have to look like a regular cross stripe, without creases and streaks inside the bag.

Pulse Function (To limit air extraction and to avoid crushing delicate and fragile food)
a) Repeat the operations from a) to c) of the Automatic Cycle.
b) Press and hold the ‘P’ button (5) (fig. A) to start the manual vacuum cycle, and release the button to interrupt it. Repeat this operation until you reach the desired vacuum, then activate sealing by pressing the ‘S’ button (6) (fig. A) to seal the bag.
c) Then repeat operations from e) to f) of the Automatic Cycle.

Obtaining a bag from the roll
Before repeating operations from a) to f) of the Automatic Cycle or from a) to c) of the Pulse function, proceed as follows:
a) Unroll the suitable length of the roll, considering at least 8 cm more than the overall dimension of the food to pack and an additional 2 cm for each time that the bag will be used subsequently. Then, cut that part using the MAGIC Cutter (20) bag cutter (see Fig. D)
b) Now you can seal an open side of the part by lifting the Lid (13), placing the open extremity on the OUTSIDE of the Removable Fluid Tray (15) with the smooth part facing up (fig. F) and lastly press ‘S’ (6) (fig. A).
Attention: do not let the bag protrude towards the Removable Fluid tray (15) or on the Gasket (14), but set the extremity against the external part of the Gasket (14) (see Fig. F).

Intelligent sealing function
The Vacu Pro 30 is equipped with an intelligent sealing function that auto- adjusts the sealing according to the temperature of the Sealing Bar which increases little by little with consecutive packing cycles. Therefore, the final bag sealing result can be influenced by the type of food to be packed or the temperature of the room.

Packing in Containers
ATTENTION:
Exclusively and only use Espressions Magic Vac® containers, because they are resistant to the vacuum value obtained by Vaco Pro 30, while containers by other manufacturers could implode and cause injury.
a) Connect the Container to the machine, inserting the tube (21) in the Vacuum Connection (11) (fig. A) and on the Container lid, turning its knob according to the instructions supplied with the Container itself.
b) Press ‘C’ (8) (fig. A); the machine will carry out the vacuum cycle automatically and will switch off when the operation is complete.
The pump switches off automatically after approximately 5 minutes. At the end of the cycle, extract the tube (21) from the Container and then from the Vacuum Connection  (11) of the machine.

Quick marinating
With the exclusive ‘Quick marinating’, function, the machine keeps the vacuum in the container for several minutes, then automatically releases it, allowing the food to ‘rest’ for  30 seconds. This pulsating vacuum and rest action is repeated again and again and allows for much quicker marinating. Only use the specific square Espressions Magic Vac®  Executive 2.5 litre original container.
a) To marinate meats, poultry or fish, perforate the surface of the food and place it in the container, covered with the marinade of your choice, leaving at least 3 cm from the  top container border, and placing the lid on the container. Hook up the container lid safety latches then rotate the knob to ‘OPEN – (M)’.
NOTE: Make sure that the lid gasket and the container border are dry and clean.
b) Using the tube (21) connect the container lid knob to the Vacuum connection (11) of the machine (fig. A).
c) Press ‘M’ (9) , indicated by the lit blue LED indicator (9.a) above, which will remain steadily lit during the vacuum phase and flash in the standby phase. The machine switches off automatically after the third vacuum phase, emitting an acoustic signal (beep). The entire complete cycle lasts about 12 minutes.
NOTE: At the end of the cycle, if you wish to keep your marinade vacuumed, rotate the container knob to the ‘CLOSED’ position.
d) Disconnect the Pipe (21) first from the container, then from the machine air inlet.
Lastly, press ‘STOP/CANCEL’ (9) to end the cycle. The machine can be stopped at any time by pressing ‘STOP/CANCEL’ (9); to repeat the marinating operation, disconnect the pipe from the container and wait for the container to completely fill with air.
Reconnect the tube (21) to the container knob (in OPEN – M position), then restart the quick marinating cycle by pressing ‘M’ (9).

Cleaning

ATTENTION: Always disconnect the power cable before cleaning Vacu Pro 30.

• Before and after use, clean the accessible  machine surfaces with a moist sponge and neutral detergent, or denaturized alcohol or white vinegar diluted in water,

• Do not use aggressive detergents or solvents or aromatic extract-based products on the plastic parts! Also, the wrong use of chlorine or detergents based on hydrochloric acid, muriatic acid, hydrofluoric acid, and sulphuric acid (like some water softeners ), can ruin the typical stainless steel shine and sometimes irrevocably affect its resistance.

• In case of accidental penetration of fluids inside the structure, do not connect the plug to the mains power socket, do not use it, and refer to the authorized assistance center nearest you, or to your local reseller.

• The Lid (13) is Removable by unclipping it vertically and upwards from the two side seats (fig. C), in order to carry out the cleaning phases in the best way possible, in the areas most subject to dirt, with the same procedure and modes described in the previous points.
  To reposition it, simply set it vertically by inserting the two pins in the side seats and pushing them down (fig. C).

• The machine is also equipped with a Removable Fluid Tray (15) which may also be washed in the top part of the dishwasher.
  Wash like any kitchen tool and let dry completely; then re-insert the Tray in the Vacuum chamber (18).

• Powdered food stop filter (17). Protects the pump from powdered foods which may enter (sugar, flour, ground coffee, etc.) and damage it, it is removable for easy cleaning and replacement. To remove the Filter (17), first, remove the Removable Fluid tray (15).
  Before repositioning it in its seat, ensure that it is perfectly dry and free of impurities.

Technical features

Notes

Terms of Guarantee

This ESPRESSIONS kitchen appliance has been made to a very high degree of excellence in quality and design. However, should there be, within the guarantee period, any defects found in the materials or in the operation, and if we feel it is appropriate, we will replace the defective parts or effect repairs in accordance with the terms of the guarantee stated below. This 2-year guarantee applies to parts as well as the costs of labor only in the case of domestic use. Postage costs are not included.

These terms of the guarantee are provided in addition to, and will not be prejudicial to, your legal rights.
This guarantee does not cover postage or transport costs incurred in the return of the appliance. This guarantee only applies to products that have been purchased and remain within the Benelux countries. The guarantee does not apply to any plugs, electric leads, or fuses, and also does not apply to any defects resulting from:

• Normal wear and tear of the appliance or parts in respect of use.

• Failure to follow the instructions for use in respect of use or maintenance.

• Connecting the product to a power source is not suitable for the purpose.

• Damage caused by incorrect use or misuse of the product.

• Any modifications made to the product by anyone else other than the service personnel authorized by Espressions.

• The dismantling of or any other interference with the product.

• Theft or attempted theft of the product.

• Breakages or defects resulting from transport.
  Before you return this product under the terms of this guarantee, please make sure:

• that you have followed the instructions for this product properly.

• that the power supply to the equipment is working and that you have plugged in the appliance.

• that the defect is not a result of a faulty fuse.

If you wish to make a claim under the terms of this guarantee, then please:

• Return the product by post or transport services to the dealer from whom the product was purchased or directly to Espressions.
• Ensure that the product is clean and carefully and suitably packed for transportation, preferably in its original packing.
• Enclosed is information in respect of your contact details (name, address telephone number) and where and when the product was purchased, together with a copy of the receipt.
• Describe the exact nature of the defect.

This guarantee does not cover any other claims whatsoever, including and without any exception, any liability for additional, indirect or resulting damage. It also does not cover any costs for modifications or repairs carried out by third parties without the express permission of Espressions.
If any part of or the whole appliance is replaced, the guarantee period will not be extended. The original date of purchase shall still apply as the commencement of the guarantee period.

For more information, you can contact your dealer or:
Espressions B.V. Eindhoven www.espressions.eu

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