PEREL VTUSC6 Ultrasonic Cleaner with Timer User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- PEREL
Table of Contents
PEREL VTUSC6 Ultrasonic Cleaner with Timer
Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product This symbol on the
device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its
lifecycle could harm the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or
batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized
company for recycling. This device should be returned to your distributor or
to a local recycling service. Respect the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for choosing Perel! Please read the manual thoroughly before
bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in transit, do
not install or use it and contact your dealer.
Safety Instructions
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Read and understand this manual and all safety signs before using this appliance.
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Indoor use only.
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Class 2.
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This device 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 the use of the device in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the device. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
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Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
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Do not disassemble the cleaner. There are no user-serviceable parts.
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Never clean the tank with abrasive or corrosive chemicals.
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Unplug the cleaner from the mains before filling up the tank. Fill the tank up to the limit level only.
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Make sure that the available voltage does not exceed the voltage stated in the specifications of this manual.
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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.
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Disconnect the device from the mains to clean it or when it is not in use. Handle the power cord by the plug only. Avoid touching the power cord with wet hands.
Only use the cleaner when the tank is filled with water. -
Never leave the cleaner unattended when plugged in.
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Keep the cleaner away from heat sources such as radiators. Operate on a dry and level surface.
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Do not immerse the cleaner.
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This cleaner is suited to clean a wide range of materials. However, we recommend not to clean following items:
- delicate materials such as hawksbill, pearl, emerald, ivory, coral, agate…;
- brittle metals such as solder;
- non-water-resistant watches;
- other materials such as wood, contact lenses, ceramic, camera filters…
Note that damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.
General Guidelines
- Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.
- All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.
- Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the warranty.
- Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
- Nor Velleman Group nv nor its dealers can be held responsible for any damage N(extraordinary, incidental or indirect) – of any nature (financial, physical…) arising from the possession, use or failure of this product.
Keep this manual for future reference.
Overview
| A | transparent lid |
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| B | LED light |
| C | stainless steel tank |
| D | control panel |
| E | housing |
| F | handles |
| G | drainage valve |
| H | drainage pipe |
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| I | power button |
| J | power socket |
| K | hose |
| L | power cord |
| M | basket |
Control Panel
1
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status indicator
| Green: normal working status, ready.
Red: fault condition, overheated. Let the VTUSC6
cool down for at least 15 minutes.
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2
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on-off button
| Press to switch the device on. Default time and temperature settings are shown (5 minutes,
40 °C). Press again to start the cleaning process; it stops automatically when the timer expires.
Press the button at any time to interrupt the cleaning process.
3
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function button
| Press to start degassing function ( degas ). The indicator [4] will flash during the degas process (± 2 minutes). To interrupt the process, press the
button again. See note below the table.
4| degas indicator| Flashing during the degassing process.
5| normal cleaning indicator| Illuminated during normal cleaning process
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6| heater indicator| Illuminated when heater is active.
7| actual liquid temperature| Displays temperature of liquid in the
tank.
8| timer display| Countdown timer indicates remaining cleaning time.
9| set temperature| Indicates the selected temperature.
10| quick set time button ( Time )| Press to show initial timer
(05:00). Press again to increase the timer by 5 minutes.
11| decrease timer button (Ñ)| Each press decreases the timer by 1
minute.
12
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heater on/off button ( TC )
| Press to switch on the heater; the indicator [6] flashes. When set
temperature [9] is reached, the heater switches off automatically.
13| temperature set button ( Temp )| Press to select the desired
temperature [9] : 40 °C – 45 °C – 50 °C – 55 °C – 60 °C.
INSTALLING
IMPORTANT
Note on the degassing process:
When cleaning heavily soiled or greasy items or silver, copper or brass items,
chemical solutions need to be added into the water. The solution might form
many small droplets and take a long time to dissolve in the water. Newly added
water may generate many air bubbles on the tank walls. These will reduce the
cleaning effect in the beginning phase of ultrasonic cleaning.
Turning on the degas function will dissipate the droplets and the air bubbles,
usually in 2 minutes, and improve cleaning efficiency.
Working Principle
The principle behind ultrasonic cleaning is cavitation. When the ultrasonic
cleaner is switched on, 3-dimensional sound waves of alternating positive and
negative pressure are generated and transmitted into the water in the tank.
These sound waves created micron-sized bubbles that grow and build up energy
during negative pressure and implode at a very high speed during positive
pressure (43,000 times per second). These implosions of high-energy bubbles
create cavities that literally pull contaminants of the surface (at speeds up
to 400 km/h). Due to the size of the bubbles, they are effective in removing
contaminants from the smallest of crevices but harmless to the substrate
itself. Usually, water is used as cleaning agent as it is inexpensive and
environmentally safe.
Operation
- Open the lid [A] as illustrated, put the items in the basket [M] then put them in the cleaning tank [C]. Do not overfill the basket and make sure the items don’t touch each other to prevent scratches from rubbing. Add water to a level between MIN and MAX and above the item(s) to be cleaned. When desired, add some dishwashing liquid.
IMPORTANT
Note on indirect cleaning: Place the objects in a small container (not included, e.g. glass jar, metal box…) and fill this container with fluid so the items are submerged. Possible fluids include hexane (to dissolve grease), acetone (to dissolve ink), pure alcohol (quick evaporation), watch oil (prevent rust), rubbing alcohol (clean and disinfect)… The selected container will absorb part of the ultrasonic energy which reduces the cleaning effect: container| absorbs
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plastic| 30 %
aluminium| 20 %
stainless steel| 8 %
WARNING
Place the small container inside the stainless steel tank [C]. Do not use
the basket [M]. Add water making sure the level is above the MIN indication
but water does not flow into the small container. Do not run the device
without sufficient water inside the tank to prevent irreversible damage to the
VTUSC6.
- Connect the power cord [L] to a mains outlet and turn the switch [I] on. The status indicator [1] turns green and the LED display shows:
This is the most common timer setting and working state. If the timer needs to
be adjusted, press the TIME button [10] and a button [11]. The timer can be
set between 1 to 30 minutes.
Note on cleaning time:
Do not set the cleaning time too long as this might lead to loosening of
screws, cracks or coating peeling off.
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Press the on-off button [2] to start cleaning. During cleaning, 2 sets of blue LED lights at the two sides of the unit illuminate [B]. A buzzing sound can be heard from the cleaning tank and the normal cleaning indicator [5] is lit, indicating the cleaning is in progress. Closing the lid [A] will reduce the noise level. The digital timer [8] will count down to show the remaining cleaning time. When it displays 00:00, the cleaning is done. To stop cleaning at any time, press the on-off button [2]. The unit is designed with overheating protection to avoid extended and continuous operation for too long. When the red light [1] is on, the unit will not turn on. The unit will idle for about 20 minutes and can be restarted after the green light [1] comes on.
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When the heater is needed, press the Temp button [13] to select one of the 5 VCpreset temperatures. Press the TC button [12]; the heater indicator [6] flashes to indicate that the heater is turned on. The actual water temperature is shown in the display [7]. When the water reaches the set temperature, the heater and heater indicator [6] turn off.|
Note:
To ensure safe operation, the heater is turned off automatically after 50 minutes. To speed up mixing and useless solution, use the degas function. Press the Time button [10] to set the timer to 10 minutes then press the function button [3]; the heater indicator [6] illuminates. Press the on-off button [2] to start degassing. The VTUSC6 returns to normal cleaning automatically after 2 minutes.
When debris “smoke” is no longer visible, cleaning is done. If additional cleaning is needed, reset the timer and repeat the steps above. -
When cleaning is completed, switch off the VTUSC6 [I], unplug the power cord [L], open the lid [A] and retrieve the basket [M] and the items. Rinse and dry the items.
Connect the hose [K] to the drainage pipe [H]. Open the drainage valve [G] to drain the dirty water. Clean and wipe the tank dry. Do not use abrasive or corrosive solutions. Close the drainage valve [G].
Cleaning and Maintenance
- Do not turn on the unit without water in the tank. Even though the unit is designed with multiple protections, if it is turned on for over 15 seconds without water in the tank, it may damage the unit or severely reduce its life of the unit.
- Do not run the unit for an extended time or continuously. The unit is designed with overheat protection. If the unit has been running for 45 minutes, it is recommended to stop the unit for about 20 minutes to prolong its life of the unit.
- Do not keep water in the cleaning tank for a long time. Remove the water from the tank after each use to prevent the tank from corroding. Clean and wipe the tank dry.
- Do not spray water over the housing. Use a towel to wipe the tank and the housing dry.
- Do not expose the unit under direct sunshine for a long time. Keep the unit in a dry, cool and ventilated place.
Technical Specifications
- ultrasonic frequency …………………………………………………………………………. 35 kHz
- temperature settings ………………………………… 40 °C – 45 °C – 50 °C – 55 °C – 60 °C
- tank material ………………………………………………………………. stainless steel SUS304
- housing/holder material ………………………………………………………………………… ABS
- tank capacity ………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 L
- power consumption …………………………………………………………………………… 310 W
- power supply …………………………………………………………………… 220-240 V~, 50 Hz dimensions
- outer ………………………………………………………………….. 43.8 x 30.0 x 25.0 cm
- inner …………………………………………………………………………… 32 x 20 x 10 cm
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