classbach C-VK 4000 Vacuum Sealer Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Vacuum Sealer

Instruction Manual

Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy using the appliance.
Symbols in this Instruction Manual
Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the appliance:
**WARNING:
This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possible injury risks.
CAUTION:**
This refers to possible hazards to the appliance or other objects.

NOTE:
This highlights tips and information.

General Notes

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the warranty, the receipt, and, if possible, the box with the internal packing. If you pass the appliance on to a third party, always include all the relevant documents.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fit for commercial use.
• Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid), and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands. If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.
• Always switch off the appliance and pull the mains plug out of the socket (pull the mains plug, not the cable) when you are not using the appliance, attaching accessories, for cleaning, or in the event of a fault.
• Do not operate the appliance without supervision. If you leave the room you should always turn the appliance off. Remove the plug from the socket.
• The appliance and the mains lead have to be checked regularly for signs of damage. If damage is found the appliance must not be used.
• Use only original spare parts.
• In order to ensure your children’s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene, etc.) out of their reach.

WARNING:
Do not allow small children to play with the plastic foil. There is a danger of suffocation!

Special Safety Precautions for this Appliance
You will find the following symbol with warning character on the appliance:

WARNING: Risk of burns!
During operation, the sealing wire temperature is very high. You will find this symbol in combination with the wording “CAUTION: HOT”.

• Do not repair the appliance by yourself. Always contact an authorized technician. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
  replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• This appliance can be used by children aged 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.

Intended Use

This appliance is intended for vacuuming off the air and for sealing textured plastic bags and wrap foil.
Only use as described in this instruction manual. Do not use appliances for commercial purposes.
Any other use is not intended and may cause material damage or even injuries.
The supplier is not liable for damage caused by not intended use.

Notes on Storing Food

Vacuum sealing, i. e. vacuuming the air out of the packaging, is a common method of prolonging the storage life of food. With the purchase of the C-VK 4000, you have chosen the product that allows for the fast and convenient use of airtight packaging. Due to oxygen in the air, food may easily lose its fresh flavor and quality. Airtight packaging accommodates that. Approx. 90 % of the air will be removed from the sealing bag. Compared to conventional storage methods, the storage time of vacuumed and heat-sealed food is therefore extended by a factor of eight. Furthermore, the freshness and flavor of the food are retained for a longer time. That allows you to portion and pack a variety of food and ready meals as desired. Even hard food, such as nuts or beans, as well as non-food items that need to be protected from humidity, may be sealed. Not to forget coins or silver jewelry, or clothes and matches for the next boat trip.

The following regulations and notes will help you, especially if you have never used a vacuum sealer before.

• Wash your hands and clean the accessories beforehand.

• The sealing bag should be approx. 8 cm longer than the items to be sealed.

• Do you have loose items, such as herbs, and want to cut and reseal the bag? Calculate extra material of approx. 2 cm.

• Calculate another extra 5 cm, if you want to freeze the items afterward because aqueous liquids might expand when subjected to low temperature.

• Only use textured foils for creating a vacuum. Such as ribbed, honey-comb, or diamond texture.

• Keep the area around the sealing seam dry and clean. Avoid creasing. The seam at these spots might otherwise become permeable!

• The appliance features a short-time duty and needs to cool down one minute before sealing the next bag.

• When peeled beforehand, fruits and vegetables last longer.

• Cabbage, such as broccoli and cauliflower, must be blanched beforehand, as they release gas when inside the packaging.

• Different items, such as meat, may contain humidity. Place such items together with a kitchen paper towel inside the bag.

• If sharp edges are likely to damage the bag (e. g. bones), wrap such items in kitchen paper beforehand.

• Liquids in the bag may only be sealed but not vacuum-sealed because liquid could be sucked in. For that, squeeze out the air first.

• Liquids could be sucked in by the vacuum pump. When sealing liquids, use the SEAL function only.

• Once food has been packaged, it is to be frozen or stored at a cool place.

• Use waxed or greaseproof paper to separate items that are likely to stick to each other when frozen.

• Place food, that is to be frozen, into the freezer immediately after it has been packaged. If necessary, use the shock-freeze function.

• Do you want to freeze liquid food, such as soup, in a vacuum bag? Freeze the liquid inside a bow. Then remove the bowl and seal the frozen item inside a bag.

• Do you want to re-open the bag again? Use scissors to cut along the sealing seam.

• You may heat the bags in a pot. But do not exceed temperatures of 90 °C.

• If you want to heat the bags inside the microwave, please note:
  – Most liquids expand when being heated. Use a fork to pierce the bag beforehand.
  – Place the bag into a microwave-safe bowl or container.
  – Heat the bag, using a maximum of 50 % microwave power.
  – Only heat the bag to low or medium temperature.
  – Never heat using a grill or convection function.

• Dispose of bags that were used for storing raw meat, fish, or greasy stuff. You may wash other bags by hand and reuse.

Bags are available in sizes of 22 × 30 cm or 28 × 40 cm.
Table – Standard Preservation Values

Storage| Food| Storage Temperature| Common Storage| Vacuum- sealed
---|---|---|---|---

Cooled

| Raw meat| 5±3 °C| 2 ~ 3 days| 8 ~ 9 days
Fresh fish or seafood| 5±3 °C| 1 ~ 3 days| 4 ~ 5 days
Cooked meat| 5±3 °C| 4 ~ 6 days| 10 ~ 14 days
Vegetables| 5±3 °C| 3 ~ 5 days| 7 ~ 10 days
Fruits| 5±3 °C| 5 ~ 7 days| 14 ~ 20 days
Eggs| 5±3 °C| 10 ~ 15 days| 30 ~ 50 days
Frozen| Meat| −16 ~ −20 °C| 3 ~ 5 months| >12 months
Fish / Seafood| −16 ~ −20 °C| 3 ~ 5 months| >12 months

NOTE:
The values in the table are for reference only. The actual storage life depends on the food quality.
NOTE:
Dust or production residues can be located on the appliance. We recommend cleaning the appliance as described under “Cleaning”.

Scope of Delivery

1 Vacuum sealer
10 Profi airtight bags of 22 × 30 cm
8 Profi airtight bags of 28 × 40 cm

Unpacking the Appliance

1. Remove the appliance from the package.
2. Remove all packaging material such as films, filler, cable ties, and cardboard.
3. Check the delivery contents for completeness.
4. Check the appliance for possible transport damage to avoid hazards. Do not operate a damaged appliance. Return it to the dealer immediately.

Description of the Parts

1. VACUUM & SEAL / CANCEL button
2. SEAL button
3. DRY button
4. MOIST button
5. NORMAL button
6. TURBO button
7. Lock
8. Release
9. Vacuum chamber
10. Sealing wire
11. Air intake

Function of Controls

VACUUM & SEAL
Vacuuming and sealing in one step.
CANCEL
Press this button to completely terminate a process.
SEAL
Foil will only be sealed.

• Use this function for liquids or
• if you want to seal without vacuuming.
• Press this button in order to cancel the pumping process ahead of time and to seal earlier.

NOTE:
The appliance features an overheat protection mechanism. After each operation, the SEAL function will be prevented for 15 seconds.

DRY / MOIST
Select MOIST or DRY function. Select MOIST for meat, as it contains a lot of meat juice. For a peeled apple, select DRY.

• When selecting the MOIST function, the vacuum pump will be turned off during sealing.
• When selecting DRY function, the vacuum pump will also run during sealing operation.

NORMAL / TURBO
Select NORMAL or TURBO function.

• NORMAL function is suitable for soft, pressure-sensitive items.
• During TURBO function, the vacuum pump power will be increased.

Notes for Use

Location
Anti-slip and flat surfaces are suitable locations.
Mains Cable
Fully unwind the mains cable from the rear of the appliance.
Electrical Connection

1. Ensure that the mains power corresponds to one of the appliances. Please refer to the specifications on the type label.
2. Connect the mains cable to a properly installed grounding receptacle.

Operation

To make a Bag from Bulky Wrap Foil
Sealing wrap foil is also available as bulk stock.

NOTE:
In order for the air to be vacuumed well, the wrap foil must contain a special texture! This may be a ribbed, honeycomb, or diamond texture.

In order to make a bag from the bulk stock, proceed as follows:

1. Measure the desired length of the wrapping foil.
2. Detach the wrapping foil with a straight cut.
3. Fold the wrapping foil in the middle.
4. Place the wrapping foil onto the sealing wire and close the lid. Press it down firmly for it to lock audibly into place on both sides.
5. Press the SEAL button. After approx. 7 seconds the blue light of the button will turn off and the seam is sealed.
6. Press the release (8) to open the top.
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 until you have made a bag from the wrap foil.

To Vacuum and Seal a Bag
You may now package items in the previously made bag.

NOTE:

• Please also refer to the “Notes on Storing Food” and chapter “Function of Controls”.
• Bags with liquids are only to be sealed! Liquid could be sucked in. Only use SEAL function.

1. Place the items in the bag.

2. Place the open end of the bag inside the vacuum chamber (9).
   The air intake (11) must not be covered.

3. Avoid creasing! Smoothen the warp foil above the sealing wire (10).

4. Close the top until it clicks into place.

5. Use the DRY / MOIST and/or NORMAL / TURBO buttons to select a function as desired.

6. Press the VACUUM & SEAL button. The process is completed once the indicator on the button turns off.
   NOTE:
   • Press CANCEL button to cancel an operation.
   • If you want to cancel the pumping process ahead of time in order to seal immediately, press the SEAL button.

7. Press the release (8) to open the cover.
   Finish Operation
   • Remove the plug from the receptacle.
   • Allow the appliance to cool down for 5 minutes prior to storage.

Cleaning

WARNING:

• Always disconnect the mains plug from the socket before cleaning.
  Wait until the appliance has cooled down.

• Never immerse the appliance in water for cleaning. It could cause an electric shock or fire.

CAUTION:

• Do not use a wire brush or other abrasive utensils forcleaning.
• Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents.

The enclosure may be wiped from inside and outside using a slightly damp cloth.

Storage

• Clean the appliance as described.
• You can wind the mains cable on the rear of the appliance.
• We recommend storing the appliance in the original packaging if you do not use it for an extended period of time.
• Always keep the appliance at a well-ventilated and dry location, out of reach of children.

Troubleshooting

the socket with another appliance.
Insert the mains plug correctly.
Check the house fuse.
The appliance is defective.| Contact our service department or a specialist.
The bag is leaking.| There are creases in the seam.| Pull the foil smooth beforehand.
Goods were caught in the seam.| Check the seams.
The seam was damp.| Keep the seam-free and dry.
The bag is damaged at the seam or elsewhere.| If the bag has been damaged, you must replace it.
The bag is not emptied completely.| There was too much air in the bag and it could not be extracted in time.| Squeeze excess air out of the bag beforehand.
Select the TURBO function.
You used film without structure.| Use film with a ribbed, honeycomb, or diamond structure for vacuuming.
The bag is damaged.| Take a new bag.

Technical Data

Model:……………………………………… C-VK 4000
Power supply::………………………… 220 – 240 V~, 50 Hz
Power consumption:: ………………………….120 W
Protection class: ………………………………………‖
Short time operation: …………………………… 1 minute per cycle
Net weight: ………………………………………………. approx. 1.5 kg

The right to make technical and design modifications in the course of continuous product development remains reserved. This appliance has been tested according to all applicable, current CE directives and built according to the latest safety regulations.

**Disposal

**

Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol

**** Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment in domestic waste. Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points provided for their disposal.
This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health. This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of re-utilization of electrical and electronic equipment. Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority. Your dealer and contractual partner are also obliged to take back the old appliance free of charge.

warranty card
C-VK 4000

24 months warranty according to warranty declaration
date of purchase, dealer stamp, signature

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01.12.21

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