Steba KVK 50 Chamber Vacuum Cleaners Instruction Manual

220 – 240V~; 50Hz; 400W
Chamber vacuum cleaners
KVK 50
www.steba.com

Vacuum sealing

This innovative and unique chamber vacuum sealer has a high evacuation power with almost 1000 mbar. The adjustable degree of vacuum is best suited for soft products with a little amount of liquids into the vacuum bag. Due to the adjustable sealing time, vacuum foils of different thicknesses can be sealed.
Food easily spoils under the influence of oxygen, light and temperature. Storing food in a fridge increases shelf life a little.

The advantages of Vacuum sealing:

• The removal of oxygen gives bacteria and mould little opportunity to grow
• Moisture and nutrients are retained.
• Protects from odours and odour accumulation
• Hygienic storage.
  The food therefore stays fresh significantly longer!

Generally

This appliance is for private and indoor use only and must not be used commercially. Please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it at a safe place. When the appliance is given to another person the instruction manual should be passed to that person, too. Only use the appliance as described in the instruction manual and pay attention to the safety information. No liability for damages or accidents will be accepted, which are caused by not paying attention to the instruction manual. Remove all packaging and sticker. Wash up all parts carefully (see cleaning).

Safety information

• Connect and operate the appliance in accordance with the specifications shown on the rating label.

• Do not use if the plug cord is damaged. Verify before every use.

• Do not plug with wet hands.

• Connect the power plug to a properly installed and easily accessible socket only.

• To unplug the power plug, always pull the plug ­ not the cable.

• Plug off the appliance after each use or in case of failure.

• Do not pull at the cord. Don’t pull it over edges and don’t bend it too much.

• Keep the cord away from hot parts.

• The appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above and persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience/knowledge, provided that are supervised or have been provided with instruction in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the resulting dangers.
  Children must not use the packaging as a toy. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised.

• Children under the age of 8 must be kept away from the appliance and the connecting cable.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance or packaging material (e.g. Plastic Bags).

• The appliance must not be operated using a timer or a separate remote system!

• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.

• Do not leave the appliance outdoors or in a damp area.

• Never place anything on top of the device and do not cover the ventilation slots.

• Never immerse the unit in water.

• Never use the device after a malfunction, e.g. if it felt down or has been damaged in any other manner.

• The manufacturer is not liable for damage which is occurring due to the usage of the appliance in a different way as described or a mistake in the handling has been made.

• To prevent injury, repairs such as replacing a damaged cord, should only be carried out by a customer service. Only original spare parts have to be used.

• Only use the device as described in this manual.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

  • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and others working environments
  • by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments
  • bed and breakfast type environments.

• Attention! The foil sealing strip becomes very hot. Danger of burns! Only transport if it is cooled down.

• Do not vacuum any products which may contain alcohol, petrol or any other explosive substances. Do not vacuum living animals.

• If an extension cable is used, it has to have a cross-section of 1,5mm². A cable drum must always be unwound.

• If a GS-tested 16 A multi-pin extension is used, it may not be charged with more than 3680 watts due to fire hazard.

• Make sure that children do not tease the cable or that a trip hazard occurs.

• The device must always be disconnected from the power supply if it is not supervised and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.

• Hygiene: Please always clean the device to avoid bacteria and mold formation.

Cleaning

• Attention! Pull the plug before cleaning and allow the device to cool down.
• Never immerse the unit into water.
• For hygienic reasons, the device must be cleaned after every use.
• An impure sealing strip or seal will worsen the vacuuming result. The sealing strip can be pulled out to the front for cleaning.
• Remove the lower drip tray out of the vacuum chamber and clean in warm soapy water and leave to dry.
• Wipe the other parts with a damp cloth with detergent and dry.
• Do not use abrasive detergents or wire wool.
• Take care not to damage the upper sealing strip and upper seal.
• Make sure that no liquids get into the vacuum extraction during cleaning.

Workplace

Important: Never place this device on or next to hot surfaces (e.g. hot stoves). Only use it on a even, stable and a heat resisting surface. It is important that no inflammable items are near to the device. Do not place the device on the edge of the table so that it cannot be touched by children or fall down when touched.

Wall Mounting

Drill holes in the wall according to the drilling template. Make sure that no flush-mounted cables are damaged. Insert the dowels and mount the screws at a distance of 3 – 4 mm between the wall and the screw head. Suspend the device with the suspension holes in the back wall.

Before initial use:

• Wipe off the device with a damp towel.
• Click the sealing strip into place and insert the drip tray.
• The sealing rings and the bag sealing bar must be clean and level, otherwise it will not be possible to generate a vacuum.

Film bags

Use only the special plastic bags that are suitable for vacuuming and sealing. If the wrong film is used it will stick to the device and damage the sealing bar. The following special films are available from Steba, among other things: Please visit our homepage to get an overview about our current assortment of vacuum film rolls and bags.

1. Movable suspension hook
2. Rubber lid
3. Door gasket
4. Door locking| 5) Drip tray
5. Chamber of vacuum
6. Sealing bar
7. Hooks
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Power (A)

• Plug in the device and turn it on with the ON/OFF button on the side of the device.

• Press the power button. The display shows CLO. The device is in stand-by mode.
  The LED Seal time and the vacuum level are displayed. The ventilation starts.

• If the device is not needed any longer, the power button has to be pressed first.
  After that the main ON/OFF button can be pressed.

• To end a vacuuming process, press the power button.

• If the error LP is displayed, you can reset the device with Stop.

Start (B)

• This button starts the device with the selected program:
  A) Automatic vacuuming and sealing
  B) Gradual marinating

Seal (C)
• Press this button to immediately weld the bag during vacuuming. This prevents sensitive foods (bread, biscuits, pastries) from breaking.

Stop (D)
• Press this button to end the ongoing process.

Set (E)

• With this button you can switch between vacuuming mode and marinating mode.
  The corresponding LED lights up (I1).

• Use the +/- buttons to set the sealing time or the marinating time. The time is shown in the display.

Vacuum level (F)

• The vacuum level can be selected with this button (I2).
• Set the degree of vacuuming from MIN to MAX with the +/- buttons.
  The set value is shown in the display.

Display (G)

• Display of vacuuming time
• Display of sealing time or marinating time
• Display of vacuum level

Selection buttons +/- (H)

• Setting the sealing time
• Setting the marinating time
• Setting the vacuum level

How to use

• Vacuum sealers are designed to vacuum food or other products in vacuum foils or suitable containers. If the device is used in any other way, it might get damaged and the warranty void.
• Do not seal spoiled food or flammable material.
• Only use foils suitable for vacuuming.
• Place the food in the bag. Ensure that the bag is not damaged by any sharp objects, such as bones.
• Damp and in the area of the welding seam soiled bags are difficult to weld.
• Do not seal twice in the same place, since this may cause the film to burn. Instead, place a second weld.
• Hook the bag filled with food onto the two hooks, then adjust the movable hook to the bag size so that the bag lies on the sealing bar without wrinkles. Lock the door, otherwise the error E01 will be shown in the display.

Vacuum level

• Following levels of vacuum are adjustable:
  • Max 29,0 HG
  • High 28,5 HG
  • Medium 27,5 HG
  • Low 26,0 HG
  • Min 23,5 HG
• Press the vacuum level button and select the desired vacuum level.

Vacuuming and sealing

• Close the door. If the seal time mode is selected with the set button, press the start button.
• The device is operating, in the display the value rises from 0 to the previously set vacuum level.
• At the end of the vacuuming process, the device automatically switches to the sealing mode.
• The preselected time is gradually reduced to 0 in the display.
• Once the working process is finished, the device beeps. The display shows CLO.

Marinating under vacuum

• Put the food to be marinated in the bag and hang it in the device and close the door.
• Press the start button and select Marinate time.
• Use the +/- key to select the marinating time between 9 and 99 minutes.
• Use the button F to select the vacuum level and press the start button, the device will start working.
• Every 9 minutes, the vacuum in the chamber is released and recreated. Depending on the setting, every 9, 18, 27 … 99 minutes the vacuum will be recreated.
• The remaining time is shown in the display.
• At the end of the marinating time, the bag is sealed.
• Note: after completing the process, the chamber will be vented. If the device beeps 3 times and CLO is displayed, the door can be opened.

To repeat

• If the chosen vacuuming or marinating program is used more often, put a new bag into the device and close the door. The device starts automatically.
• The program can be deleted with the stop button.

Quick start guide

• Plug in the device and turn it on with the ON/OFF button on the side of the device.

• Press the power button.

• Use the set button to select between Seal time and Marinating time.

• Press the set button again and change the values with +/-

• Select the level of vacuum with the vacuuming button. Change the values with +/-

• Press the start button, the chosen program starts to work.

• Note: after the program is finished you can re-equip the device. Close the door, the previous set program starts automatically.

Check the vacuumed bags

• Vacuum: pay attention to the tightness of the bag and to the food. If air bubbles are visible, increase the vacuuming time by 5 seconds.
• The vacuuming time can take up to 60 seconds, depending on the bag size and the food.
• Weld: a good weld looks clear. If the weld is patchy or incomplete, increase the sealing time by 1 second. If it is white and milky, reduce the sealing time by 1 second.
• If the bag is not wrinkle-free on the sealing bar, it results in a poor weld.

Storage

• Vacuum only fresh food. To avoid bacteria formation, pay attention to cleanliness.
• Opened packages of dry food such as pasta, rice or flour should be vacuumed during prolonged storage so that no organisms spoil the food.
• Not all foods are suitable for vacuuming. Never vacuum garlic or mushrooms!
• Vegetables should be blanched before vacuuming to kill enzymes.

Storage life of vacuumed food:

| Freezer| Fridge| Not vacuumed, fridge
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Beef / veal| 1 – 2 years| 2 – 3 weeks| 3 – 4 days
Minced meat| 1 year| 1 month| 1 – 2 days
Pork| 1 – 2 years| 2 – 4 weeks| 1 week
Fish| 1 year| 2 weeks| 2 – 4 days
Poultry| 1 – 2 years| 2 – 3 weeks| 1 week
Smoked meat| 3 years| 6 – 12 weeks| 2 – 4 weeks
Vegetables| 2 – 3 years| 2 – 3 weeks| 1 week
Fruit| 2 – 3 years| 2 weeks| 2 – 4 days
Hard cheese| 6 months| 6 – 12 weeks| 2 – 3 weeks
Cold cuts| 3 months| 3 – 4 weeks| 4 – 6 days
Fresh Pasta| 6 months| 2 – 3 weeks| 1 week

Troubleshooting

Dear Client, Thank you for buying this STEBA product. The following table will help you with problems that may occur when using your device. For many problems there is a simple solution, because not everything that appears like a malfunction must be serious. Please check the following list before contacting our customer service.

• Plug it in
• Close the door
Device does not work
anymore after some vacuuming| • Overheat| • Allow 20 seconds to
pause between operations
• Temperature fuse „E”
lights up in the display, switch off the appliance and let it cool down for 10 minutes
Bag is not tight| • Sharp objects in the bag
• Bottom weld damaged
• Bag wrinkle-free on sealing bar?
• Dirty sealing bar?
• Dirty bag in the area of the sealing bar| • Do not vacuum sharp objects
• Hook in the bag with-out creases
• Keep bag and sealing
bar clean. Attention: risk of burns!
E 01
Unit sucks for a while| • Door is open
• Gasket tight| • Lock the door
• Fasten the gasket
• Contact our service
0.00E+00| • In the sealing mode,
the microswitch is not closed| • Lock the door
• Contact our service

Correct Disposal of this product

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.
Packaging disposal: Do not throw away the package materials. Please put it in the recycling bin.
Gift box: Paper, should be put to the old paper collection point. Plastic packaging material and foils should be collected in the special collection containers.

Service and Repair:

If the appliance must be repaired, please get in touch with your trader or with the manufacturer:

STEBA Elektrogeräte GmbH & Co KG
Pointstr. 2, 96129 Strullendorf / Germany
Distribution-Tel.: 09543 / 449-17 / -18,
Service-Tel.: 09543 / 449-44, Fax: 09543 / 449-19
e-Mail: elektro@steba.com Internet: http://www.steba.com

References

• Steba Elektrogeräte | Qualität. Verlässlichkeit. Kompetenz.

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