ZWILLING Fresh and Save Vacuum Storage System Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- ZWILLING
Table of Contents
ZWILLING Fresh and Save Vacuum Storage System
Product Information
The vacuum pump is a domestic appliance designed for use with ZWILLING FRESH & SAVE vacuum storage options. It creates an effective vacuum seal for long- lasting food storage. The appliance should only be used with the supplied or approved accessories by Zwilling. Any other use is considered improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. The appliance is powered by an electric current and has a permanently installed battery.
Product Usage Instructions
- Read the entire user manual carefully before using the vacuum pump.
- Keep the user manual in a safe place and include it if giving the vacuum pump away.
- The appliance is intended for domestic use only and should not be used for commercial purposes.
- Do not use the appliance on yourself, other people, or animals.
- Only use the appliance with ZWILLING FRESH & SAVE vacuum storage options.
- Children should not clean or maintain the appliance without supervision.
- Keep the appliance and charging cable out of reach of children under 8 years old.
- Avoid contact between the appliance, charging cable, and sources of heat.
- Charge the appliance using the included charging cable and power adapter.
- Ensure the voltage stated on the rating plate matches your socket before charging.
- Inspect the appliance for damage before each use. If any damage is detected, contact the dealer immediately.
- Never use a faulty appliance or accessories.
- If the appliance or accessories have been dropped, do not operate them.
- In case of any problems, contact customer support.
Safety Instruction
Please carefully read this user manual in its entirety before using the vacuum pump. Keep this manual in a safe place. If you give the vacuum pump away, be sure to include this manual with it. A failure to comply with this user manual can lead to serious injury or damage to the appliance. ZWILLING does not accept any liability for damage caused by a failure to comply with this user manual.
Safety information
- The vacuum pump (hereinafter referred to as the “appliance”) is intended to be exclusively used with all ZWILLING FRESH & SAVE vacuum storage options to create an effective vacuum seal for long-lasting food storage.
- It may only be used with the accessories supplied or approved by Zwilling.
- Any other use is considered improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. The appliance is intended for domestic use. It is not intended for commercial use. Do not use the appliance on yourself, other people, or animals.
- Certain people should use caution: the appliance is not to be used 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.
- Children must not play with the appliance. Children should not clean nor maintain the appliance without supervision.
- Keep the appliance and its charging cable in a location that is not accessible to children under 8 years old. Keep children away from the packaging material. It poses a risk of suffocation.
- The pump has a permanently installed battery. Improper handling increases the risk of fire. Only charge the battery using the included charging cable and power adapter.
- Do not disassemble the battery. Do not short-circuit the appliance and do not throw it into the fire. Do not open or otherwise destroy the appliance.
- CAUTION – To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury, use Indoor only. The appliance is charged with an electric current.
- There is therefore a danger of electric shock. Only plug the power adapter into a correctly installed socket. The appliance must only be supplied by SELV supplies. Only charge the appliance if the voltage stated on the rating plate matches the voltage of your socket.
- Make sure that the charging cable is not bent or pinched, and verify that the charging cable, the power adapter and the appliance do not come in contact with sources of heat (e.g. stove tops, gas flames). Always directly unplug the power adapter from the socket.
- Do not carry the appliance by the charging cable. Disconnect the charging cable from the appliance immediately after it is fully charged.
- After every charging and in the event of danger or a defect, unplug the power adapter connected to the charging cable from the socket immediately.
- Unplug the appliance from the charging cable prior to cleaning or maintenance.
- As long as the power adapter is plugged in, there is a voltage inside the appliance, even if the appliance is switched off. This appliance contains batteries that are non-replaceable. Never dismantle the appliance nor try to make any technical adjustments.
- Check the appliance for damage prior to each use.
- If you detect any shipping damage, immediately contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance.
- Never use a faulty appliance or accessories.
- Never operate an appliance or accessories that have been dropped. In the event of a problem, please contact customer service. This appliance and its accessories must be repaired by a professional
- they cannot be repaired by you. Damage may occur if the appliance is handled incorrectly.
Explanation of symbols
WARNING Danger or harm to persons or property due to electric current
NOTICE Risk of property damage and damage to the appliance
Hints for efficient use
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Key to symbols on the appliance
Overview
*The power adapter is only included in starter packs sold in the USA and Canada. All instructions regarding the specific power adaper are only relevant to cus-tomers with the respective start .
- Battery symbol
- Indicator light
- On/Off button
- Power adapter*
- Silicon valve
- Charging station
- USB connection port
- Charging cable with USB 2.0
- (a) and micro USB (b)
Technical data
- Battery specification 3,7 V, Li-ion 1200 mAh
- Power adapter
- Input: 100 – 240 V∼, 50/60 Hz
- Output: 5 V⎓, 1000 mA
- Type number of power adapter HNFG050100UU
- Charging cable USB 2.0 type A, micro USB, length 31.5 in (0.8 m)
- Dimensions (L x W x H) 2 x 2 x 7.5 in (50 x 50 x 190 mm)
- Weight approx. 0.66 lbs (0.3 kg)
- Material ABS plastic, silicone
Content in starter set may vary.
Use
Congratulations on your FRESH & SAVE vacuum starter set. With FRESH & SAVE vacuum products you can keep your food fresh for longer.
NOTICE Please note that vacuuming is noT a substitute for proper freezing, cooling or preservation of food. The shelf life of food depends on many factors, such as the initial germ content of the food, the observance of correct storage and cooling conditions and the required hygiene during processing and vacuuming. Maintain the usual storage and hygiene procedures for food. If possible, dry the food before vacuum packaging. Always wait for the food to cool down to room temperature before vacuuming. Some vegetables emit gases in their raw state, which can lead to a loss of vacuum inside the packaging. These include cabbage, beans, onions and garlic. To prevent the formation of gases, these should be blanched before vacuuming. Blue cheese should not be stored under vacuum, fresh mushrooms only when deep-frozen.
Reading the indicator light and battery symbol
- Indicator light flashing: Vacuum sealing in process
- Indicator light lights up for 5 seconds and then turns off: Vacuum sealing is complete
- Battery symbol flashing fast: Battery power is low
- Battery symbol flashing slow: Charging in process
- Battery symbol glowing: Fully charged, ready to unplug
Charging the vacuum pump
NOTICE
To maintain optimal battery function, charge at least once every 3 to 6
months. Charge the vacuum pump fully before the first use. Place the pump in
the charging station. Insert the small USB connector into the port at the
charging station. Insert the larger USB connector (USB 2.0) into the power
adapter and plug it into a wall socket. You can also connect the charging
cable to the USB port of a computer. During charging, the indicator light will
flash slowly. When the pump is fully charged, the indicator light will
continuously glow. Charging can take 2 to 5 hours.
Vacuum sealing boxes and bags
NOTICE The pump must not absorb any liquids (e.g. water, oil, meat
juices). If you see that the pump is sucking in liquids, immediately stop the
vacuum sealing process by pressing the On/Off button.
The pump must not absorb any liquids (e.g. water, oil, meat juices). If you see that the pump is sucking in liquids, immediately stop the vacuum sealing process by pressing the On/Off button. The duration of the vacuum sealing process depends on the size of the container and how much it is filled. If a container is smaller or more full, the vacuum sealing process is faster. Place the vacuum pump on the valve of the box and, if necessary press down lightly. Press the On/Off button on the pump. The pump sucks the air out of the box. The vacuum sealing stops automatically when the vacuum pressure reaches the right level. The vacuum sealing can also be manually interrupted at any time by pressing the On/Off button. If the right level cannot be reached because, for example, the pump is not seated correctly, the vacuum process will stop automatically after 2 minutes. The container may not be closed properly.
- NOTICE Clean the vacuum boxes before using them for the first time. Before each use, make sure that the seal of the lid and the edge of the box are clean and dry.
- NOTICE Do not overfill the box. Always leave 1 ‒ 2 cm free to the edge. Make sure the food inside the box does not come in contact with the valve on the inside of the lid.
- NOTICE FRESH & SAVE glass vacuum boxes can be placed in the oven if the lid is removed. Do not expose the glass vacuum boxes to extreme temperature shocks, e.g. do not place a vacuum box out of the fridge into a warm oven.
- NOTICE The opening of the bag must be completely clean and dry. Make sure the valve on the inside of the bag does not come into contact with its contents.
- NOTICE All bags and boxes included in the starter pack can be used to warm up food in the microwave, even boxes with attached lids. For oily foods we recommend using the glass boxes.
- NOTICE Before using the boxes in the microwave, make sure that the vacuum has been released and the lid is resting loosely on top.
- With soft or liquid foods, it helps to freeze them briefly before vacuuming into bags. A firm consistency prevents your food from being crushed during vacuuming or liquid from entering the pump. Alternatively, the FRESH & SAVE vacuum boxes are particularly suitable here.
- For marinating or sous-vide cooking, we recommend the use of the liquid barrier attachment. Clip it onto the valve on the inside of the bag before sealing the bag. The liquid barrier inhibits liquid absorption by the pump during the vacuum sealing process. Stop the vacuum sealing process immediately by pressing the ON/OFF button if you see liquids getting nearer to the pump.
Bags can be easily closed with the included zipper. Slide it sideways onto the
bag and move it across to close the bag. Then stroke your fi nger with a
little pressure over the sealing strip to ensure that the bag is properly
closed. To open the bags, pull the sealing bar apart with your hands
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NOTICE Remember to press down the PUSH button in the middle of the silicone valve after each vacuuming process to fi nally seal the valve. Bottles can be sealed using the wine sealer. The pump stops automatically when the vacuum pressure reaches the right level.
Opening a vacuumed container
To open vacuum boxes or bottles, carefully pull the silicone valve to the
side. Air fl ows in slowly and the vacuum escapes. The containers can be
opened.
After the vacuuming process, the inner lid of the vacuum box will be lowered
and the sealing is expanded (this behaviour does not apply to lids from lunch
boxes). As soon as the inner lid lifts, the vacuum should be refreshed. Use
the vacuum pump to vacuum the box again.
Using QR codes and the app
FRESH & SAVE vacuum boxes and bags are equipped with a QR code, which is
matched to the ZWILLING app. With the help of the app you can easily manage
your vacuumed food and create a precise inventory. The QR code on the products
makes it easy to check the food into the app. The app reminds you when your
food is due to expire. First download the ZWILLING app and then scan the QR
code. Each vacuum bag has a unique bag ID. This helps you to clearly identify
your food.
More information and to download the app for free:
Cleaning
WARNING Unplug the power adapter and disconnect the vacuum pump from the charging cable prior to cleaning.
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Cleaning the vacuum pump
Only use a dry or slightly damp cloth to clean the body of the vacuum pump and the charging station. Do not put any parts of the pump into the dishwasher. -
Cleaning the silicone top
To clean the silicone top, remove it from the body of the vacuum pump by gently pulling downwards and clean it with water.
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Cleaning the boxes
The boxes can be cleaned in the dishwasher. -
Cleaning the bags
You can clean the bags by hand and reuse them afterwards. Dry the bags completely after each cleaning. If you have stored raw meat, fish, eggs or raw milk cheese in them, they must be cleaned particularly thoroughly.
Troubleshooting
Customer Service
Please contact our customer service should you encounter any problems with
your vacuum pump. Detailed information on service, repairs and warranty can be
found at www.zwilling.com/service.
Disposal
Do not dispose of the appliance with household waste. For an eco-friendly disposal, please return your old appliance to a collection point for electrical appliances. Separate collection of individual components of EE equip-ment helps to reduce environmental pollution and minimizes the danger to humans, which may occur as a result of improper product disposal. In addition, it enables reuse and recovery of the materials, thus saving energy and raw materials.
ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS, LLC
Pleasantville, NY 10570
www.zwilling.com
References
- ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS - Global Homepage
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