SEVERIN FS 3601 Vacuum Bag Sealer Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- SEVERIN
Table of Contents
SEVERIN FS 3601 Vacuum Bag Sealer
Product Information
The product is a vacuum bag sealer manufactured by SEVERIN. It is designed to
vacuum seal food items in vacuum bags to extend their shelf life and maintain
their freshness. The vacuum sealer comes with various buttons and components
for easy operation,
including a sealing bar, vacuum chamber, suction outlet, and a cover. It also
includes a power cord with a plug for connecting to the mains supply. The
appliance is equipped with safety features such as a release cover and a
silicone gasket to ensure secure
sealing and prevent air leakage.
Product Usage Instructions
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Connection to the mains supply:
- Make sure that the supply voltage corresponds with the voltage marked on the rating label of the appliance.
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Familiarization:
- Refer to the illustration provided for the location and function of each button and component.
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Important Safety Instructions:
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Only persons familiar with the instructions should use the appliance.
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Repairs to the appliance or its power cord should only be carried out by the customer service department.
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Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply and has cooled down completely.
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Avoid cleaning the appliance with liquids or immersing it to prevent electric shock.
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The appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above, as well as individuals with reduced capabilities or lack of
experience, provided they have been given proper supervision or instruction. -
Children should not play with or perform any cleaning or maintenance work on the appliance without supervision.
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Keep the appliance and its power cord away from children under 8 years of age at all times.
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Using the Vacuum Bag Sealer with Vacuum Bags:
- Prepare the vacuum bag by placing the food items inside.
- Ensure the cover is securely closed.
- Connect the power cord to a power outlet.
- Press the “Air extraction and sealing” button to start the vacuuming process.
- The LED indicator will illuminate during the process and turn off once complete.
- If you want to cancel the process, press the “Release cover” button.
- After use, disconnect the power cord from the outlet.
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Cleaning and Maintenance:
- Before cleaning, ensure the appliance is disconnected from the power supply.
- Wipe the appliance’s surfaces with a slightly damp cloth.
- If necessary, carefully remove any residue in the vacuum chamber or on the sealing bar with a damp cloth.
Dear Customer,
Before using the appliance, read the following instructions carefully and keep
this manual for future reference. The appliance must only be used by persons
familiar with these instructions.
Connection to the mains supply Make sure that the supply voltage corresponds
with the voltage marked on the rating label of the appliance. This product
complies with all binding CE labelling directives.
Familiarisation
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button
‘Vacuum container operation’ -
button ‘Sealing’
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button ‘Air extraction and sealing’
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Button
‘Release cover’ -
Silicone gasket
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Attachment points
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Sealing bar
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Vacuum chamber
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Suction outlet
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Cover
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Power cord with plug
No Illustration
5 vacuum foil bags 20 x 30 cm 1 connecting hose
Important safety instructions
- In order to avoid hazards, repairs to this electrical appliance or its power cord must be carried out by our customer service. If repairs are needed, please send the appliance to our customer service department (see appendix).
- Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply and has cooled down completely.
- To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not clean the appliance with liquids or immerse it.
- This appliance may be used by children (at least 8 years of age) and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lacking experience and knowledge,provided they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance and fully understand all dangers and safety precautions involved.
- Children must not be permitted to play with the appliance.
- Children must not be permitted to carry out any cleaning or maintenance work on the appliance unless they are supervised.
- The appliance and its power cord must be kept well away from children under 8 at all times.
- Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from children – such materials are a potential source of danger, e.g. of suffocation.
- Every time the appliance is used, the main body including the power cord as well as any attachment fitted should be checked thoroughly for any defects. Should the appliance, for instance, have been dropped onto a hard surface, or if excessive force has been used to pull the power cord, it must no longer be used: even invisible damage may have adverse effects on the operational safety of the appliance.
- Warning: Do not touch the sealing bar or silicone gasket. There is a danger of burns.
- Do not attempt to remove liquid of any kind by means of the suction function. Should this occur, press the button immediately.
- Always remove the plug from the wall socket
- in case of any malfunction,
- after use, and also
- before cleaning the appliance.
- When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on the power cord; always grip the plug itself.
- Do not allow the housing or the power cord to touch hot surfaces such as hotplates, or come into contact with any open heat sources.
- No responsibility is accepted if damage results from improper use, or if these instructions are not complied with.
- This appliance is intended for domestic or similar applications, such as
- in shops, offices and other similar working environments,
- in agricultural working environments,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc. and similar establishments,
- in bed-and breakfast type environments.
Intermittent operation
The appliance is designed for intermittent operation only, ie it must be
allowed to cool down for around 30 seconds after each cycle, before it can be
used again. Also, to prevent overheating, it must be allowed to cool down for
two minutes after a total operating time of 10 minutes.
Use with bags
Preparing the bags
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Put the prepared food into a bag, ensuring that the bag opening remains absolutely clean and dry.
Hint: For easy, clean filling of the bags, turn down the rim around the opening a few cm. After filling, unroll the rim again. -
Fill the bags only up to max. 5 cm below the opening.
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If necessary, the food may be dabbed with a kitchen towel first to remove any residual liquid from the outside.
Preparing for sealing
- Insert the plug into a suitable wall outlet.
- Push down on both front corners of the cover to release it.
- Lift up the cover.
Air extraction and sealing:
- Place the filled bag with its open end connecting with the attachment points inside the vacuum chamber. Ensure that the suction opening is not blocked by the bag. The bag opening must be clean and free of any wrinkles or creases where it touches the sealing bar.
- Fold the cover down.
- Push the outer corners of the cover firmly down until it is heard locking into place on both sides.
- Press the button.
- The vacuum created by the pump ensures that the cover is firmly closed and proper pressure is achieved.
- The LED lights up.
- Ensure that the vacuum pump does not suck in any liquid. But if it does, press the button immediately.
- Once all the air is extracted, the bag opening is automatically sealed. The LED comes on.
Sealing only
- Place the filled bag with its open end onto the sealing bar (not the attachment points). The bag opening must be clean and free of any wrinkles or creases.
- Fold the cover down.
- Push the outer corners of the cover firmly down until it is heard locking into place on both sides.
- Press the button.
- The vacuum created by the pump ensures that the cover is firmly closed and proper pressure is achieved.
- Once the pressure is right, the bag opening is automatically sealed. The LED comes on.
- Once each current process is complete, the indicator lights goes out.
Opening the cover
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First press the button to ventilate the unit. Then push down on both front corners of the cover to release it.
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Lift up the cover and remove the bag.
Hint: Should any residual liquid be found inside the sealed seam, wipe the seam dry and let it go through another sealing cycle. Caution: The bag opening must be absolutely dry, to guarantee a seal that is safe and airtight. -
To interrupt the process, press the button.
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Disconnect the appliance from the mains.
Using with a vacuum container (Vacuum container not included)
Hint: Suitable vacuum containers can be ordered conveniently on the internet from our homepage http://www. severin.de under the section „Service / Ersatzteil-Shop“.
Preparing the container
- Place the prepared food in a vacuum container.
- Replace the lid on the container.
- Caution: The rim of the container (seals, gaskets etc.) must be absolutely clean, dry and free of fat or oil!
Preparing the air-extraction process
- Connect the appliance to the mains.
- Push down on both front corners of the cover to release it.
- Lift up the cover.
- Slide the larger opening of the connecting hose firmly onto the suction outlet.
- Fit the other end of the hose to the valve on the vacuum container.
- Set the valve on the container to the vacuum position.
Air extraction:
- Press the button.
- The LED is lit while the air is being extracted from the container.
- Once the process is complete, the LED goes out and the hose can be removed.
- Set the valve on the container to the position.
- To interrupt the process, press the button.
- Disconnect the appliance from the mains.
Opening the container
- To open the vacuum container, set the valve on the container to the position.
- Once air is admitted, the lid can be taken off.
Cleaning and care
- Before cleaning the appliance, always remove the plug from the wall outlet.
- To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not clean the appliance with liquids or immerse it.
- The exterior of the housing may be cleaned with a damp, lint-free cloth.
- To clean the vacuum chamber, sealing bar or silicone gasket of any persistent residues, allow the appliance to cool down first and then carefully remove the residues with a damp cloth.
- The vacuum container should be cleaned after each use with warm soapy water; dry thoroughly afterwards. Do not use a dishwasher.
Replacement bags and foil rolls
Any regular vacuum foil bags or rolls with a knobbed surface structure may be
used with this appliance. This type of surface allows optimum air extraction.
The width of the bag/roll must not exceed 30 cm. Suitable replacement
bags/rolls are available at household stores or may be obtained through
SEVERIN Service, quoting article no. ZU 3607 (bags 20 x 30 cm) and ZU 3612
(bags 30 x 40 cm) and ZU 3603 (film roll).
Disposal
Devices marked with this symbol must be disposed of separately from your household waste, as they contain valuable materials which can be recycled. Proper disposal protects the environment and human health. Your local authority or retailer can provide information on the matter.
SEVERIN Elektrogeräte GmbH Röhre 27
D-59846 Sundern
Tel +49 2933 982-0
Fax +49 2933 982-1333
[email protected]
Technische Änderungen vorbehalten. / Model specifications are subject to change. I/M No.: 10457.0000 02/23