KLARSTEIN 10031628 Vacuum Sealer Instruction Manual

KLARSTEIN 10031628 Vacuum Sealer

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TECHNICAL DATA

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Before plugging cord into wall outlet, or disconnecting, make sure the control is OFF, and unplug from outlet when not in use or before cleaning
• This appliance is not a toy, when used by or near children close attention is necessary, and store this appliance to a safe place, out of the reach of children.
• Do not use any attachments not recommended or appointed, and don’t use this appliance for other purpose except its intended use.
• Stop using the machine immediately if the cord is damaged and have it replaced by a professional.
• Keep away from moving parts.
• Do not try to repair this appliance by yourself.
• Do not use the appliance if it has fallen or if it appears to be damaged.
• Avoid to do the following: pull or carry by the cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not operate appliance over cord or cord / plug is wet.
• Keep away from hot gas, heated oven, electric burner or any other hot surfaces.
• It’s better not to use an extension cord with this unit. However, if one is used, it must have a rating equal to or exceeding the fating of this appliance.
• When disconnect, to avoid any injury, please unplug by grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Before plugging appliance in or operating, make sure your hands are dry and safe to do the actions.
• When it In “ON” or working position, always be on a stable surface, such as table or counter.
• It’s no need to use any lubricant, such as lubricating oils or water, on this appliance.
• When cleaning, do not immerse this appliance in water or any other liquid.
• Do not use this appliance outdoors or on a wet surface, it’s recommended for household, indoor use only.
• this appliance can be used by children aged from 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 use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• 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.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1| Seal| This button provides two functions. To seal the open end of a bag without vacuuming air suction, used to make a bag from a bag roll. When the automatic “Vacuum &seal” function is in operation, this button stops the motor pump and immediately

starts to seal the bag so that less vacuum pressure inside the bag can be controlled by the operator to avoid crushing for delicate items.

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2| Vacuum Seal / Cancel| This button has two functions depending on the machine status: At stand-by condition, it starts the automatic operation of vacuuming the bag and then automatically seals the bag when vacuum

is complete; At working (vacuuming or sealing operations)

condition, it stops the machine.

3| Pulse Vacuum| Press this button and the device starts vacuuming, undo, it will stop. This process can be repeated.

Clean and dry or replace it when distorted or broken.
7| Air intake| Air intake connecting vacuum chamber and pump. For canisters, wine stoppers etc, place the hose into this air intake. Note: The hose is NOT included.
8| Lower gasket| Keep air away by forming vacuum chamber with upper gasket in the vacuum chamber. Clean and dry or replace it when it is distorted or broken.
9| Sealing bar| Teflon-coated heating element which is hot and seals

the bag.

10| Release Button| Two provided. Right both buttons to open the cover. And release the vacuum pressure inside the machine.
11| Trough| Draws air out of bag and catches any liquid overflow.

It could be washed after the work.

USE AND OPERATION

Making a Bag with Bag Roll

Vacuum Packaging with a Bag

Important Hints on Packaging

• The machine is made for home uses only. It is recommended that there shall be some cool-off period in between each use of this product,. The machine shall be operated only one time in one minute, and shall not be continuously used this way for over 10 times. Otherwise, the machine would get too hot and would require minimum 15 minutes of cool-off time before use it again.
• In order to seal the moist bag, when the first vacuum & seal process is completed, don‘t open the cover, immediately press the SEAL button, so it can seal the moist bag well.

Vacuum Package in a Canister

1. Wipe canister cover, and canister base, and ensure they are clean and dry.
2. Put the items into the canister and leave at least one inch of space between the food and cover rim. Clean the cover rim of the canister and bottom seal gasket of the canister cover.
3. Open the appliances cover, remove the trough, insert one end of the hose into the air intake post in the vacuum chamber area and another end of the hose into the center hole of the canister cover. Make sure the knob of the canister cover is turned to the “SEAL” position. Press the Vacuum Seal / Cancel to start vacuuming. To ensure there is no air leaking between the cover and the canister, use your hand to push down the cover Knob at the beginning of the vacuuming work. The machine will stop automatically when enough vacuum pressure is achieved. Please press the canister cover steady when you pull off the hose accessory, press the release button to open the cover.
   Caution: Don’t touch the sealing bar to avoid scalded during canister operation.
   Open Canister after vacuum packaging: In order to open the canister, you need to release the air first by turning the knob switch from ”Seal” to the position of „open“.

Important Notes on Canisters

• Make sure the knob of canister cover is turned to SEAL position before vacuuming the canister.
• At the beginning of the vacuum packaging in a canister, slightly press down the canister cover or on the hose adaptor to ensure no loose of the hose and to avoid air leaking through the gap between the cover and the canister top rim for a few seconds.
• To test vacuum, simply tug on the cover. It shall not move.

Cord storage box
Put the power cord into the storage box when not use the machine which is in the back of the machine. Do not wrap the cord around the appliance.
Hints for best Vacuuming Performance

• Do not put too much stuff inside the bag: leave enough empty space in the open end of the bag so that the bag can be placed in the vacuum chamber area without creating wrinkles or ripples;
• Do not wet the open end of the bag. Wet bags will cause difficulty to heat-seal tightly.
• Do not leave too much air inside the bag. Press the bag to allow extra air to escape from the bag before vacuuming it. Too much air inside the bag increases the vacuum pump loading and may cause the motor insufficient power to draw away all the air inside the bag.
• Do not vacuum packaging objects with sharp points like fish bones and hard shells! Sharp points may penetrate and tear the bag! You may want to use a container instead of a bag to store such stuff.
• Suggest to vacuum seal one bag within 1 minute, to let the appliance resume enough.
• If it does not reach the required vacuum for some unknowable reason, the vacuum system will shut automatically after 60 seconds, in this situation, please check if the bag is leaking, or not placed properly or any other reasons.
• Make sure there is no crack or deformation, or small particles resting on the foam gaskets around the vacuum chamber. When this happens, take it out and wash and dry it thoroughly, or replace it with a new one.
• During bag vacuum packaging process, small amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can be inadvertently pulled into the vacuum chamber, clogging the pump and damaging your appliance. To avoid this, freeze moist and juicy foods first before sealing bags or place a folded paper towel near the inside top of the bag. For powdery or fine-grained foods, avoid overfilling bags. You may also place a coffee filter inside before vacuum packaging.
• Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum packaging for best results.
• Liquids need to be cooled before vacuum packing. Hot liquids will bubble up and over the top of the jar when vacuum-packed. Note: A jar attachment is necessary for sealing jars.
• Store perishable foods in the freezer or refrigerator. Vacuum packing extends the shelf life of foods, but do not preserve them.
• Fill a bag about 2/3 full with water, seal the end (don‘t vacuum). Freeze the bag and use for ice in the cooler, or ice packs for sports injuries.
• Many foods are sold pre-packed in commercial vacuum bags such as cheese and deli meats. Now,you can maintain the taste and freshness of these foods, by re-packaging with the vacuum sealer bags after the commercially packed bags have been opened.
• Panty items such as flour, rice, mixed for cakes and pancakes, all stay fresher longer when vacuum packed. Nuts and condiments maintain their flavor while rancidity is kept out.
• For objects with sharp points and edges, such as bones or dried pasta, pad the edges with paper towels to keep them from puncturing the bag.
• This system can also be used to store and protect other items: valuable items, such as photos, important documents, stamp collections, book collections, jewellery, cards, comics etc.; hardware items, such as screws, nails, studs and bolts; medicines, band-aids and other first-aid items, etc..
• Do not put the sealed bag directly into microwave oven or in hot water to heat up and cook the food.Cut the bag open before doing so do not try to vacuum packaging fresh fruits like apples, oranges, carrots, live plants , shelled raw peanuts etc as these type of plants are still alive and they still breath. So when vacuum packed, they will breath out nitrogen inside the bag which looks like the bag is leaking. However, cooked plants like boiled carrots can be vacuum packed without an issue.

Note: After finished the vacuum work, please always let the machine cover open, don’t fasten the cover, it will deform the form gaskets and affect the machine function.

FOOD STORAGE INFORMATION

Avoid Spoilage

• Foods should be stored at low temperatures, for few of the microorganisms could growth without air.
• If Temperatures in the refrigerator are greater than 40˚F (4˚C) (especially for extended periods of time), it will support the growth of harmful microorganisms, so we should keep the temperature at 40˚F (4˚C) or below.
• When the temperature for the freezer is 0˚F (-17˚C) or lower, it’s suitable for store foods, although freezing does not kill microorganisms, it retards their growth.
• The vacuum-sealed storage temperature will affect dried foods: for their shelf life is extended 3-4 times for every 18˚F (10˚C) drop in temperature.

When packaging large Volumes of Food

• Make sure to properly clean your hands, all utensils and surfaces to be used for cutting and vacuum packing foods.

• Once you‘ve packed perishable foods, refrigerate or freeze them immediately. Don’t leave them sitting at room temperature.

• Vacuum packing will increase the shelf life of dry foods. Foods that have high
  fat content develop rancidity due to oxygen and warm temperature. Vacuum packaging extends the shelf life of foods such as nuts, coconut or cereals. Store in a cool, dark place.

• Vacuum packing will not extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables such as apples, bananas, potatoes and root vegetables unless peeled them before vacuum packing.

• Vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage emit gases when vacuum-packed fresh for refrigeration. To prepare these foods for vacuum packing, blanch and freeze.

General Rules for Food Safety

• Once you have heated, defrosted or un-refrigerated perishable foods, consume them immediately.
• After opening canned food or commercially vacuum-packed foods, they can be re-vacuumed packed. Follow the instructions to refrigerate after opening and store re-vacuumed packages properly.
• Don‘t defrost foods in hot water or via other heat sources. It doesn‘t matter whether they are vacuum-packed or not.
• Don‘t consume foods if they are perishable and have been left out at room temperature for more than a few hours. This is especially important if they have been prepared with a thick sauce, in a vacuum package, or in a low oxygen environment.
• Spread vacuum packages evenly throughout the refrigerator or freezer to cool down food temperature quickly.

CARE AND CLEANING

Vacuum sealer

• Always unplug the unit before cleaning.
• Do not immerse in water or any other liquid.
• Avoid using abrasive products or materials to clean the unit, for they will scratch the surface.
• Use mild dishwashing soap and a warm, damp cloth to wipe away food residue or around components.
• Dry thoroughly before using again.
• The foam gaskets around the vacuum chamber should be dried thoroughly before re-assembling, when re-assembling, is careful to prevent any damage, and assembled as their original position to ensure no vacuum leaking.

Vacuum Bags

• Wash bags in warm water with a mild dishwashing soap
• When wash bags in dishwasher, turn bags inside out and spread them over top rack of the dishwasher, so entire surface is exposed to the washing water.
• Dry thoroughly before reusing.
• IMPORTANT: To avoid possible illness, do not reuse bags after storing raw meats, raw fish or greasy foods. Do not reuse bags that have been microwaved or boiled.

Accessories

• Washing all vacuum accessories in warm water with mild dishwashing soap, But do not immerse cover in water.
• Canister bases (not lids) are top-rack dishwasher safe. But the canister cover should be wiping down with a damp cloth.
• Ensure the accessories to be dry thoroughly before reusing.
• Canister and cover is not allowed to use in microwave or freezer.

Storing your Vacuum Sealer

• Keep the unit in a flat and safe place, out of the reach of children.
• Do remember to make sure the lid of appliance is unlocked when not in use and in storage. Keep the cover locked will distort the foam gaskets causing leaking.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Nothing happens when I try to vacuum package

• Check the power cord to see if it is firmly plugged into an electrical outlet.
• Examine the power cord for any damages.
• See if an electrical outlet is operative by plugging in another appliance.
• If your appliance has a mode switch, make sure it is set to the correct mode. Refer to the above operating instructions
• Make sure bag is placed correctly inside the Vacuum chamber and beneath the air intake.

Air is not removed from the bag completely

• To seal properly, open end of bag should be resting entirely inside the vacuum chamber area.
• Check sealing strip and the foam gasket beneath the lid for debris and position. Make sure no breaking or distortion of the foam seal gaskets on both the cover and on the base around the vacuum chamber. Wipe clean and smooth them back into place.
• The vacuum bag may have a leak. To test, seal the bag with some air in it, submerge in water, and apply pressure. Bubbles indicate a leak. Reseal or use another bag.
• Uses only the specific vacuum bag with vacuum channels provided by the manufacturer.
• Leaks along the seal which can be caused by wrinkles, debris crumbs, grease or liquids. Reopen bag, wipe the top inside of the bag and smooth it out along the sealing strip before resealing.

The machine does not turn to seal after vacuuming

• There is a vacuum pressure sensor built in this machine. The machine will not turn to seal automatically if the vacuum pressure inside the bag is not able to reach to the predetermined vacuum pressure. Check the sealing strip and the foam gasket beneath the lid for debris and correct position. Wipe clean and smooth them back into place, and try again.
• Make sure no breaking or distortion of the foam seal gaskets on both the cover and on the base around the vacuum chamber. Take it out from the groove, wash and dry it thoroughly; or replace with a new foam gasket (get it from where you brought or your nearest service center).
• The vacuum bag may have a leak. To test, seal the bag with some air in it, submerge in water, and apply pressure. Bubbles indicate a leak. reseal or use another bag.
• Leaks along the seal which can be caused by wrinkles, debris crumbs, grease or liquids from the bag. Reopen bag, wipe the top inside of the bag and smooth it out along the sealing strip before resealing.

Air was removed from the Bag, but now Air has re-entered

• Examine seal of bag. A wrinkle along the seal may cause leakage and allow air to enter, simply cut bag and reseal.
• Sometimes moisture or food material (such as juices, grease, crumbs, powders, etc.) along seal prevents bag from sealing properly. Cut bag open, wipe top inside of bag and reseal.
• If you are vacuum packaging sharp food items, bag may have been punctured, use a new bag if there is a hole. Cover sharp food items with a soft cushioning material such as a paper towel and reseal.
• If you are still experiencing difficulty with air in your bag, fermentation or the release of natural gases from inside the foods may have occurred, when this happens, food may have begun to spoil and should be discarded.

The bag melts

• If your bag melts, sealing strip may have become too hot, always wait at least 60 seconds for appliance to cool down before you vacuum package another item.

The canister will not vacuum

• Make sure the adaptor was well connected both to the appliance and the canister firmly.
• Check if the knob of the canister was on the position of “seal”.
• Press the lids OR on the hose adaptor at the very beginning of vacuuming to avoid leaking from the cover seal.
• Check if there are significant damages or smashes, if yes, change it for a new one.
• Check the function of the vacuum sealer.
• Make sure the rim of the canister is clean enough. If all the above situations are excluded, please contact with the appointed service agency.

NOTE FOR STORAGE

To protect the seals:
When storing the appliance after use, leave the lid open. Do not store the unit with the lid closed! Otherwise, the seals may deform and affect the operation of the unit.

HINTS ON DISPOSAL

If there is a legal regulation for the disposal of electrical and electronic devices in your country, this symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste. Instead, it must be taken to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By disposing of it in accordance with the rules, you are protecting the environment and the health of your fellow human beings from negative consequences. For information about the recycling and disposal of this product, please contact your local authority or your household waste disposal service.

MANUFACTURER & IMPORTER (UK)

Manufacturer:
Chal-Tec GmbH, Wallstrasse 16, 10179 Berlin, Germany.
Importer for Great Britain:
Chal-Tec UK limited Unit 6 Riverside Business Centre Brighton Road Shoreham- by-Sea BN43 6RE United Kingdom

References

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