ROMMELSBACHER VAC 485 Vacuum Sealer Instruction Manual

: June 11, 2024
: ROMMELSBACHER

ROMMELSBACHER VAC 485 Vacuum Sealer

ROMMELSBACHER VAC 485 Vacuum Sealer I

Product description

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| Base part of appliance
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Upper part of appliance

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| Operation panel
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Port for connection hose (for vacuuming containers)

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| Handle to unlock/open and close/lock the upper part of appliance
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Cord storage at underside of appliance

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| Locking hook
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Rubber lip, detachable

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| Inspection window
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Upper sealing for vacuum chamber, detachable

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| Removable connection hose with 2 adaptor ports
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Foldable cutting device with integrated blade

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Lower sealing of vacuum chamber, detachable

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Extraction duct

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| Vacuum chamber
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Removable stop angle

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| Sealing bar

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Integrated foil roll compartment

Accessory not displayed: 10 foil bags, 1 foil roll

Introduction

We are pleased you decided in favour of this superior Vacuum sealer and would like to thank you for your confidence. Its easy operation and wide range of applications will certainly impress you as well. To make sure you can enjoy using this appliance for a long time, please read through and observe the following notes carefully. Keep this instruction manual safely. Hand out all documents to third persons when passing on the appliance. Thank you very much.

Intended use

The appliance is designed for vacuum-sealing of food for domestic use only (in the kitchen, at table, in the office, etc.) and in the semi-professional range (fishermen, hunters as well as gastronomy and small businesses, etc.). Other uses or modifications of the appliance are not intended and harbour considerable risks. For any damage arising from not intended use, the manufacturer does not assume liability. The appliance is not designed for commercial use.

Technical data

Connect the appliance only to an isolated ground receptacle installed according to regulations.
The rated voltage must comply with the details on the rating label. Only connect to alternating current!

Nominal voltage:

| 220 – 240 V~ 50 Hz
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Nominal power:|

140 W

Protection class:

| II
Standby consumption in off-mode|

: < 0.5 W

Suction power:

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approx. 15 l/min

Scope of supply

Check the scope of supply for completeness as well as for perfect condition of the product and all accessory parts (see product description page 2) immediately after unpacking.

Packing material

Do not simply throw the packing material away but recycle it. Deliver paper, cardboard and corrugated cardboard packing to collecting facilities. Also put plastic packing material and foils into the intended collecting containers.
Symbol In the examples for the plastic marking: PE stands for polyethylene, the code figure 02 for PE-HD, 04 for PE-LD, PP for polypropylene, PS for polystyrene.

Disposal/recycling

According to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive, this product must not be disposed of with your normal domestic waste at the end of its life-span. Therefore, please deliver it at no charge to your appropriately licensed local collecting facilities (e.g. recycling yard) concerned with the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please approach your local authorities for how to dispose of the product.

For your safety

ATTENTION: Read all safety advices and instructions. Nonobservance of the safety advices and instructions may cause electric shock and/or severe injuries!

General safety advices

Always keep children under 8 away from the product and the power cord.
Children from the age of 8 must be supervised when cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
Children from the age of 8 and persons not having the knowledge or experience in operating the appliance or having handicaps of physical, sensorial or mental nature must not operate the appliance without supervision or instruction by a person, responsible for their safety. Never leave the appliance unattended during operation.
Children should be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Packing material like e. g. foil bags should be kept away from children.
Do not operate this unit with an external timer or a separate tele-control system.
Prior to each use, check the appliance and the accessory parts for perfect condition, it must not be operated if it has been dropped or shows visible damage. In these cases, the power supply must be disconnected and the appliance has to be checked by a specialist.
When laying the power cord, make sure that no one can get entangled or stumble over it in order to avoid that the appliance is pulled down accidentally.
Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces, sharp edges and mechanical forces. Check the power cord regularly for damages and wear. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of an electric shock.
For disconnecting the appliance from the mains, only pull the plug and never the cord!
This electrical appliance complies with the relevant safety standards. In case of signs of damage to the appliance or the power cord, unplug the appliance immediately. Repairs may only be conducted by authorised specialist shops. Improper repairs may result in considerable dangers for the user.
Improper use and disregard of the instruction manual void all warranty claims.

Safety advices for using the appliance

CAUTION: Hazard of injury and burns! The sealing bar is getting hot during use. Do not touch the sealing bar, when in use!

Place the appliance beyond children’s reach!
Place the appliance on a heat-resistant, stable and even surface and do not operate it in the vicinity of sources of heat (oven, gas flame, etc.) or in explosive environments, where inflammable liquids or gases are located!
Do not use the handle to carry the appliance!
Prevent suction of liquids into the vacuum chamber. Should liquids get into the vacuum chamber, please remove them with a cloth!
Operate appliance and accessory parts in dry condition only!
Always pull the power plug before cleaning!
Always let the appliance cool down before cleaning or moving it!
Never immerse the appliance, power cord and power plug in water for cleaning!
Do not store the appliance outside or in wet rooms!
Pull the power plug after each use for a safe switch-off.

Control panel

The appliance is equipped with push-buttons which are easy to use. The function is activated by lightly pressing the relevant button.
Control panel

| Button / Pilot lamp| Function
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A| Button| For manually producing a sealing seam
B| Button| For manually producing a vacuum
C| Button| For adjusting the pump capacity to the food to be processed
D| Button| For automatic vacuuming and sealing in one step and for stopping the appliance during operation
E| Button| For adjusting the sealing time for dry resp. humid food
F| Button| For vacuuming special vacuuming containers
G| Port for connection hose| For connecting the connection hose
H| Status display| Indicates the progress of the set function
A1| Pilot lamp| Indicates the operation of the function “manual sealing”
B1| Pilot lamp| Indicates the operation of the function “manual vacuuming“
C1| Pilot lamp| Indicates the setting for reduced pump capacity
C2| Pilot lamp| Indicates the setting for full pump capacity
D1| Pilot lamp| Indicates the operation of the function “automatic vacuuming/sealing“
E1| Pilot lamp| Indicates the setting of the sealing time for dry food
E2| Pilot lamp| Indicates the setting of the sealing time for humid food
F1| Pilot lamp| Indicates the operation of the function “vacuuming of container“

Function of the handle

Function of the handle | Function of
the handle | Function of the
handle
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Position “top“

The upper part is unlocked and can be opened.

| Position “centered“

The upper part is in “parking position“. This position is used during storage of the appliance (*).

| Position “down“

The upper part is locked and the appliance is ready for operation.

*) In order to guarantee the proper function of the appliance, it must not be stored while upper part of the appliance is locked, as otherwise the sealing may be damaged.

CAUTION: Hazard of injury and burns! The sealing bar is getting hot during use. Do not touch the sealing bar!

Important notes for operation

The appliance is suitable for long term operation without intermediate pauses. However we recommend to let the appliance cool down for several minutes after 25 consecutive cycles.
Make sure there is enough space in front of the appliance for the bag with the food to be vacuum-sealed.
Bags and rolls are available with different widths. Opt for the bag size suitable to accommodate the food to be preserved. Make sure that the bag is at least 8 cm longer than the food to be vacuum-sealed.
Fill the bag avoiding wrinkles or tensing the surface. The area of the sealing seam must be clean, dry and free from food residues at the inside and outside.
For the vacuum sealing of pressure-sensitive food, we recommend to use the function “manual vacuuming and sealing” (see point B).

A.) Automatic vacuuming and sealing

1.) Preparing the appliance for operation.

Completely unwind the power cord from the cord storage.
Connect the mains plug to a socket. All pilot lamps light up for a short time.
Lift up the handle for unlocking the upper part of the appliance.
Open the upper part of the appliance up to the stop.
The appliance is in standby mode. The pilot lamps above or below of the buttons and light up.
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- Place the filled bag with the open end below the stop
  angle in the vacuum chamber.

Note: You can check for the correct positioning of the
bag in the inspection window.

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Then close the upper part of the appliance.
For locking the upper part, fold the handle down (to position “down“). As soon as the handle is in the correct position, the first pilot lamp of the status display lights up. The appliance is ready for operation now.

2.) Selecting sealing time

Selecting sealing time |

By pressing the button “Lebensmittel“, the requested period of function can be set. The respective pilot lamp shows the selected setting.
For dry food, select .
For humid food, select .
The standard pre-setting is .

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3.) Selecting pump capacity

Selecting pump capacity |

By pressing the button “Pumpleistung“, the requested
period of function can be set. The respective pilot
lamp shows the selected setting.
For pressure-sensitive food the setting .
For food insensitive to pressure the setting .
The standard pre-setting is .

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4.) Starting the automatic programme

Starting the automatic programme |

To start the programme, press the button “Automatik / Stopp“.
Note: The operation can be stopped at any time by pressing the button “Automatik / Stopp“ once again.
Note: To avoid overheating, the appliance automatically stops after one minute of extraction time, if the bag is not tight

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The appliance activates the pump and extracts air from the bag, thus creating a vacuum. The pilot lamp below the button “Automatik / Stopp“ lights up.
After successful extraction of air, the pump stops and the sealing of the bag starts. Now the pilot lamp below the button “Versiegeln” lights up additionally.
As soon as this pilot lamp below goes out, the process is completed. The appliance switches to operation mode. The first pilot lamp at the status display as well as the upper resp. lower pilot lamps of the buttons “Lebensmittel“ and “Pumpleistung” – depending on the setting – light up.
In order to remove the bag, fold the handle upwards and then open the upper part of the appliance up to the stop.
Check the sealing seam. A correct seam should be a smooth straight line without wrinkles and showing no structure anymore.
Pull the mains plug after each use and bring the upper part into parking position.
Note: You can see the progress of the function in the status display.

B.) Manual vacuuming and sealing

ATTENTION: Depending on the period of activation, the air is not completely extracted with this function and thus there is no complete vacuum. The storage time of the food is reduced. The table “storage times” of this manual does not apply in this case!

Note: When vacuuming manually, the pump capacity cannot be changed.

1.) Preparing the appliance for operation

Completely unwind the power cord from the cord storage.
Put the plug into a socket. All pilot lamps light up for a short time.
For unlocking the upper part, fold the handle upwards.
Open the upper part up to the stop.
The appliance is in standby mode. The pilot lamps above or below the buttons “Lebensmittel“ and “Pumpleistung” light up.
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- Place the filled bag with the open end below the stop angle in the vacuum chamber.
  Note: You can check the correct position of the bag
  in the inspection window.
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Then close the upper part of the appliance.
For locking the upper part, fold the handle down (to position “down“). As soon as the handle is in the correct position, the first pilot lamp of the status display lights up. The appliance is ready for operation now

2.) Selecting sealing time

Selecting sealing time |

By pressing the button “Lebensmittel“, the requested period of function can be set. The respective pilot lamp shows the selected setting.
For dry food, select .
For humid food, select .
The standard pre-setting is .

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3.) Starting manual vacuuming

Starting manual vacuuming |

To start the programme, press the button “Manuell“ and hold it until the desired vacuum has developed.
Note: By briefly pressing the button ”Manuell“ several times (pulsing), the vacuum can be defined optimally.

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The appliance activates the pump and extracts air from the bag so that a vacuum develops. The pilot lamp below the button “Manuell“ as well as all pilot lamps of the status display light up.
When the desired vacuum has developed, release the button “Manuell”. The pilot lamps of the status display (except first lamp) go out.

4.) Starting manual sealing

Starting manual vacuuming |

To start the sealing process, press the button “Versiegeln“.

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The appliance starts the sealing of the bag. The pilot lamp below the button “Manuell” shuts off. The pilot lamp below the button “Versiegeln” lights up.
When the sealing is completed, the pilot lamp goes out.
For removing the bag, fold the handle upwards and then open the upper part up to the stop.
Check the sealing seam. A correct seam should be a smooth straight line without wrinkles and without showing structure anymore.
Pull the mains plug after each use and bring the upper part of the appliance into parking position.

Note: You can see the progress of the function in the status display.

C.) Making bags from a foil roll

1.) Cutting the foil to size

Cutting the foil to size |

Unroll the desired length of foil from the foil roll.

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Cutting the foil to size |

Close the cutting device and pull the integrated knife with light pressure from the far left to the far right until the stop.

2.) Preparing the appliance for operation

Completely unwind the power cord from the cord storage.
Insert the plug into a socket. All pilot lamps light up for a short time.
For unlocking the upper part, fold the handle upwards.
Open the upper part of the appliance up to the stop.
The appliance is in standby mode. The pilot lamps above or below the buttons “Lebensmittel“ and “Pumpleistung” light up.
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- Place an open end of the foil on the sealing bar.
- The foil must not lie on the sealing or
- extend into the vacuum chamber.
  Note: Always ensure the correct position of the foil.
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Then close the upper part of the appliance
For locking the upper part, fold the handle down (position “down“). As soon as the handle is in the correct position, the first pilot lamp of the status display lights up. The appliance is ready for operation now.

3.) Starting the automatic programme

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To start the programme, press the button “Automatik / Stopp“.

Note: The operation can be stopped at any time by pressing the button “Automatik / Stopp“ once again. Note: To avoid overheating, the appliance automatically stops after one minute of extraction time, if the bag is not tight.

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The appliance activates the pump and extracts air from the vacuum chamber thus developing a vacuum. The pilot lamp below the button “Automatik / Stop“ lights up.
After successful extraction of air, the pump stops and the sealing of the foil starts. Now the pilot lamp below the button “Versiegeln” lights up additionally.
As soon as this pilot lamp goes out, the process is completed.
The appliance switches to operation mode. The first pilot lamp of the status display as well as the upper resp. lower pilot lamp of the buttons “Lebensmittel“ and “Pumpleistung” – according to the setting – light up.
In order to remove the foil, fold the handle upwards and then open the upper part up to the stop.
Check the sealing seam. A correct seam should be a smooth straight line without wrinkles and showing no structure anymore.
Pull the mains plug after each use and bring the upper part of the appliance into parking position.
Note: You can see the progress of the function in the status display.

D.) Vacuuming of food in containers

ATTENTION: Only use special vacuuming containers.
Please also pay attention to the safety notes which are enclosed with the containers!

1.) Preparing the appliance for operation

Completely unwind the power cord from the cord storage.
Insert the plug into a socket. All pilot lamps light up for a short time.
The appliance is in standby mode. The pilot lamps above or below the buttons “Lebensmittel“ and “Pumpleistung” light up.
Close the upper part of the appliance.
For locking the upper part, fold the handle down (position “down“). As soon as the handle is in the correct position, the first pilot lamp of the status display lights up. The appliance is ready for operation now.
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- Firmly insert one adapter port of the vacuuming hose to the opening for container vacuuming until the stop.
- Firmly insert the other adapter port to the opening of the container lid.

Pay attention to the proper fit of the vacuuming hose at both ports!

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2.) Vacuuming the container

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To start the programme, press the button “Behälter“.

Note: The process can be stopped any time by pressing the button “Automatik / Stopp“ once again.

Note: To avoid overheating, the appliance stops automatically after one minute extraction time, if the container or the hose are not tight.

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The appliance activates the pump and extracts the air from the container. A vacuum develops. The pilot lamp below the button “Behälter“ lights up.
The pump stops after successful extraction of air.
As soon as the pilot lamp below the button “Versiegeln“ goes out, the process is completed.
The appliance switches to operation mode now. The first pilot lamp of the status display as well as the upper resp. lower pilot lamps – according to the setting – of the buttons “Lebensmittel” and “Pumpleistung” light up.
Disconnect the vacuuming hose from the container and the appliance.
Pull the mains plug after each use and bring the upper part of the appliance into parking position.
Note: You can see the progress of the function in the status display.

Cleaning and care

WARNING: Risk of injury!

Always unplug the appliance before cleaning.
Never immerse base unit, power cord and mains plug into water or clean them under running water.
Before cleaning the appliance, it must have completely cooled down!

Prior to cleaning the appliance or equipment, please wash your hands thoroughly.
Clean the appliance and the vacuum chamber with a moist cloth and a mild dishwashing detergent (no abrasives or solvents) before and after each use. Should any liquid get into the appliance, under no circumstances connect the appliance to the mains, but contact your service point.
The foam sealings as well as the rubber lip can be removed for cleaning. Clean the sealings and the rubber lip with a damp sponge and mild dishwashing detergent.
Allow the sealings and the rubber lip to dry completely before attaching them again.
When assembling, make sure the sealings and the rubber lip fit correctly. Improper installation will affect the function of the appliance.
Do not use any abrasives or solvents.
Never use a steam jet appliance for cleaning.

Maintenance

Worn, deformed or damaged sealings must be replaced in order to guarantee proper working of the appliance.
Spare sealings can directly be purchased at your service department.
Sealings are wearing parts; therefore they are not covered by the appliance’s warranty

Storage of the appliance

In order to guarantee a proper function, the appliance must be stored with unlocked upper part when not in use. Otherwise the sealings may be damaged.
For storage of the appliance close the upper part and set the handle to the centred position (parking position).

Accessory

Only use original Rommelsbacher bags/rolls with groove texture. The following accessories can be purchased from your specialist:
Foil bags| Foil rolls
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VBS 203 – 50 pcs. à 20 x 30 cm
VBS 304 – 50 pcs. à 30 x 40 cm| VRS 1560 – 2 pcs. à 15 x 600 cm
VRS 2060 – 2 pcs. à 20 x 600 cm
VRS 3060 – 2 pcs. á 30 x 600 cm

Please find further accessories for vacuuming food in containers in specialist shops, at the internet or just visit our website www.rommelsbacher.de

Tips for vacuum sealing

When vacuuming food with tapered ends or sharp edges, like bones and dried pasta, pad the edges with paper towels to prevent perforating the bag.
In order to avoid the intake of liquids when vacuuming very damp food (e. g. meat or blanched vegetables), you can additionally wrap those in in cling film or place a kitchen tissue inside the bag at the open edge so that escaping liquid is soaked up.
Once perishable food has been packed, place it in the fridge or freezer immediately.
Place the packs of vacuum-sealed food evenly in the fridge or freezer so that the food will cool down rapidly.
After opening tinned food or food that has been factory vacuum-sealed, it can be vacuum-sealed again.
Follow the instructions for repacking pre-packed food and for freezing the food as described.
Pre-packed food must in any case be consumed by the “use-by date” shown on the original package.
Once you have warmed up or defrosted perishable food, it must be eaten. Do not eat perishable food if it has been left at room temperature for many hours. This is especially important if the food has been prepared with a thickened sauce or are in low-oxygen content environments (like e. g. in a vacuum).
Do not defrost food in boiling water or using other heat sources, unless the food in question is liquid (soups, juices, etc.).
Vacuum sealing extends the storage period of dried food. Food which has a high fat content quickly becomes rancid due to oxygen and heat. Vacuum sealing also extends the storage period of food like nuts, coconut flakes or grain varieties. Store these in a cool, dark place.
Fruit and vegetables like e. g. apples, bananas, potatoes, etc. must be pealed prior to vacuum-sealing.
Soft foods and food with a delicate structure (like fish, berries, etc.) should be pre-frozen for one night before they are vacuum-sealed and placed in the freezer again.
Vegetables like e. g. broccoli, cauliflower and other cabbage discharge gases when they are vacuum-sealed freshly for storage in the fridge. Therefore blanch these foods before vacuum-sealing and then store them in the freezer.
There are many non-food products which can be protected by vacuum-sealing, such as camping equipment including matches, first aid kits and clean, dry clothes. You can even preserve the emergency triangle in the car. Also, you can extend the storage time of pipe tobacco. Silverware and collections can also be vacuum sealed to protect these items against oxidation.

Storage times

These are indicative values which depend on the quality of the packaging and the original quality of the food. They solely refer to the use of original accessories (foil bags and rolls). For the use of accessories of other brands, we can neither make a statement regarding their general suitability nor regarding the storage life of food vacuum-sealed with them. Also no liability will be assumed in this case.

| Storage time under atmospheric pressure| Storage time when vacuum-sealed
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Cooled food (5 ± 2 °C)
red meat| 3 – 4     days| 8 – 9     days
white meat| 2 – 3     days| 6 – 9     days
fish, whole| 1 – 3     days| 4 – 5     days
game| 2 – 3     days| 5 – 7     days
sausages| 7 – 15 days| 25 – 40 days
sliced sausage| 4 – 6     days| 20 – 25 days
soft cheese| 5 – 7     days| 14 – 20 days
hard and semi-hard cheese| 15 – 20 days| 25 – 60 days
vegetables| 1 – 3     days| 7 – 10 days
fruit| 5 – 7     days| 14 – 20 days
Cooked and cooled food (5 ± 2 °C)
vegetable puree or soup| 2 – 3     days| 8 – 10 days
pasta and risotto| 2 – 3     days| 6 – 8     days
cooked and roast meats| 3 – 5     days| 10 – 15 days
filled cakes (with cream and fruit)| 2 – 3     days| 6 – 8     days
deep-frying oil| 10 – 15 days| 25 – 40 days
Deep-frozen food (-18 ± 2 °C)
meat| 4 – 6     months| 15 – 20 months
fish| 3 – 4     months| 10 – 12 months
vegetables| 8 – 10 months| 18 – 24 months
Food at room temperature (25 ± 2 °C)
bread| 1 – 2     days| 6 – 8     days
packaged biscuits| 4 – 6     months| 12        months
pasta| 5 – 6     months| 12        months
rice| 5 – 6     months| 12        months
flour| 4 – 5     months| 12        months
dried fruit| 3 – 4     months| 12        months
ground coffee| 2 – 3     months| 12        months
powdered tea| 5 – 6     months| 12        months
freeze-dried products| 1 – 2     months| 12        months
milk powder| 1 – 2     months| 12        months

Note: Store perishable foods in the freezer or fridge. Vacuum-sealing extends the storage time of food, but does not make them a ‘preserve’, i. e. a product which is stable at room temperature.
Note: Food which has been vacuum-sealed, then has been heated up and left at room temperature is susceptible to pathogenic micro-organisms which are multiplying within just a few hours and can be harmful to health when consumed.

Troubleshooting

The appliance does not work

Check whether cord or plug show any damage. If yes – do not operate the appliance.
Check if the plug is correctly inserted in the socket. Check the socket by plugging in another appliance to test.
In case of overheating, the appliance switches off automatically. In this case let it cool down for 20 minutes and then try again.
Check if the upper part has correctly (audibly) engaged at both sides.

Appliance does not create a complete vacuum inside the bag

For a correct sealing process, the open end of the bag must completely extend into the vacuum chamber.
Check the sealing bar, the rubber lip as well as the sealing for dirt. Clean them and put them back into the correct position.
Check if the upper part has correctly (audibly) engaged at both sides.
Check the bag for holes.

Appliance does not seal the bag correctly

Check if the upper part has correctly (audibly) engaged at both sides.
If the sealing bar gets too hot and the bag is melting, fold the upper part upwards and let the sealing bar cool down for a few minutes.
This appliance is produced in compliance with current safety standards. In case of overheating, the appliance switches off automatically. Let cool down for 20 minutes and try again.

Bag loses the vacuum after sealing

Wrinkles, crumbs, grease or humidity can cause leaky spots at the sealing seam. Re-open the bag, clean the inside of the upper part of the bag as well as the sealing bar and seal again.
Check the bag for damage (crack, holes). Padding out sharp edges of the contents using kitchen paper is recommended.

When pressing a button, all pilot lamps in the status display light up

The upper part of the appliance has not been locked correctly. For locking the upper part of the appliance fold the handle to the lower position. As soon as the appliance is correctly locked, the first lamp of the status display lights up and the appliance is ready for operation.

Customer Service

ROMMELSBACHER ElektroHausgeräte GmbH
Rudolf-Schmidt-Straße 18
91550 Dinkelsbühl
Deutschland
Tel. 09851/57 58 0
Fax 09851/57 58 59
E-Mail: service@rommelsbacher.de
Internet: www.rommelsbacher.de

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