Westfalia Stainless Steel Vacuum Sealer Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Westfalia

Original Instructions

Stainless Steel Vacuum Sealer

Article No. 89 01 27

Safety Notes

Please note the following safety notes to avoid malfunctions, damage or physical injury:

Make sure the power mains voltage available in your area corresponds to the operating voltage stated on the type label.
Persons with limited physical, sensorial or mental abilities are not allowed to use the unit, unless they are supervised for their safety by a qualified person or are briefed by the responsible person how to use the unit.
The polybag vacuum sealer is not a toy and does not belong in the hands of children. Never leave the unit unsupervised when in use. Keep it out of reach of children or persons in need of supervision. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Never touch the heating wire and the welding seam directly after sealing. There is a risk of burns!
Please keep this unit and the bags clean at all times as they come into direct contact with food.
Disconnect the unit from the power mains immediately after use.
Use the unit only for its intended purpose to seal and vacuum polybags.
The device is not intended for continuous professional operation. The device is intended to be used in closed rooms only and in similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments. The use in any other way is not considered as intended use.
Do not use the unit if the power plug or the power cord is damaged or if the unit does not function as usual or if it has been damaged.
Do not use the unit outdoors.
Place the unit on a level, solid surface. Do not place the unit close to heating appliances or open flames.
Never immerse the unit in liquids of any kind.
Do not lock the top cover when the appliance is not in use, or it may deform the gaskets and affect the machine’s function.
Should the unit become damaged do not use it and have it repaired by a professional or contact our customer support department. Do not disassemble the unit or try repairing it yourself.

Before first Use

Take the unit out of the packaging. Keep packaging materials out of reach of children. There is risk of suffocation! Clean the housing of the unit as described in the chapter “Cleaning”.

Intended Use

The polybag vacuum sealer is intended for sealing polybags in order to keep food fresh for a longer period of time as well as for storing a variety of objects.

You can prepare large quantities, cook in advance and store the food for longer time. When storing food in the sturdy PE-HD bags you will eliminate freezer burn. Vacuum-packed food will not become rancid, does not dry out and ferment and mould will be minimized.

Use the unit to re-seal open packages. By doing this, you can keep food fresh longer and preserve from bacteria, mould etc.

General Hints when using Polybags

Only use plastic bags that are suitable for this polybag vacuum sealer, see Technical Data.
Fill the polybags only up to ¾ of their content. Make sure the top part of the bag is free from food or liquid. Otherwise the sealing seam cannot be made properly. The bags have to be waveless and wrinkle-free in order to ensure an airtight sealing.
When cutting the bag roll, make sure the bag is cut straight so the unit will be able to seal the bag properly.
Clean the polybags in warm soapy water and allow the bags to dry fully before using again. If you have already used polybags to store meat, fish or greasy food, do not reuse these bags for storing food.

General Hints on the used Food

Preferably use fresh fruit or vegetables. First, wash fruit/vegetables thoroughly and cut out blemishes.
Fruit and raw vegetables should be peeled before vacuuming. This will extend their shelf lives.
Do not re-freeze food that has been thawed before.
Allow frozen food to thaw in the refrigerator and do not leave it at room temperature.
If you intent to freeze food after sealing, leave enough space in the bag so the food can expand while freezing.
Please note that airtight sealed nuts, chips and cerealies will last longer if they are stored in a dark and cool place.
Before vacuum-sealing, remove the air inside the bag by straightening the bag as far as possible, so the suction pump will not work needlessly for long time.
Do not vacuum-seal spiky or sharp-edged objects or foods with protruding bones or spikes or sharp edges. If needed, use extra strong bags for those foods.

Switching ON and Off – Control Panel

Connect the unit to a suitable power socket. The LED STOP (ON/OFF) turns on. Now the unit is Standby mode and ready for use.

For switching off the unit, keep the button STOP (ON/OFF) pressed for 2 seconds. The unit will turn off (no Standby mode).

In Standby mode press the button Seal the polybag will be sealed only.

In Standby mode press the button Vac/Seal to vacuum and seal the polybag.

Preparing the Polybags

Keep the polybags, your hands and kitchen utensils as well as the food clean at all times.
Place the polybag vacuum sealer on a solid and level surface and connect it to a suitable power socket. The LED STOP (ON/OFF) turns on. The unit is ready for use.
Fold up the cutting rail with the blade (1) from the unit.
Slide the cutting blade all the way to one end of the rail.
Slide the polybag material under the cutting rail. Fold down the cutting rail and snap it in place by pressing down tightly on both ends. You will hear a click sound
Draw the cutting blade across the rail to cut off the desired length of material.

Fill in Food and seal without Vacuum

Fill the food to be preserved into the bag. Make sure at least 8 cm of the bag are free above the filling level and the upper part of the bag is dry and free from food and grease. Also make sure that the bag edge is cut straight.
In Standby mode, press both the unlock buttons (4) simultaneously and open the lid (3). Make sure the heating wire (7) and the seals (5, 6) are clean and free from foreign objects.
Place the end of the filled bag in the vacuum pan (8). Close the lid tight until you hear a click sound.
Press the button Seal. For some seconds the pump will operate in order to close the lid tight. Wait until the control LED Seal turns off.
Simultaneously press on both unlock buttons (4) in order to open the lid and remove the sealed bag. Attention: Never touch the heating wire and the welding seam directly after sealing.

Hints:

The unit is still in Standby mode. For switching off the unit, keep the button STOP (ON/OFF) pressed for 2 seconds. If you do not use the unit for some time, switch off and unplug from power mains.
After sealing store perishable food in the refrigerator or in the freezer. Do not leave such food at room temperature.

Fill in Food and seal with Vacuum

Fill the food to be preserved into the bag. Make sure at least 8 cm of the bag are free above the filling level and the upper part of the bag is dry and free from food and grease. Also make sure that the bag edge is cut straight.
In Standby mode, press both the unlock buttons (4) simultaneously and open the lid (3). Make sure the heating wire (7) and the seals (5, 6) are clean and free from foreign objects.
Place the end of the filled bag in the vacuum pan (8). Close the lid tight until you hear a click sound.
Press the button Vac/Seal. The unit automatically extracts the air and seals the bag. First the air will be removed and then the bag will be sealed. Wait until both control LED above the buttons Vac/Seal turn off.
Simultaneously press on both unlock buttons (4) in order to open the lid and remove the sealed bag. Attention: Never touch the heating wire and the welding seam directly after sealing.

Hints:

The unit is still in Standby mode. For switching off the unit, keep the button STOP (ON/OFF) pressed for 2 seconds. If you do not use the unit for some time, switch off and unplug from power mains.
After sealing store perishable food in the refrigerator or in the freezer. Do not leave such food at room temperature.

STOP Button

To cancel sealing or to cancel the vacuum seal packing process, press the button STOP. The unit automatically stops.

General Hints

If you want to vacuum-seal soft food such as very ripe berries, airy baked cakes or fancy cakes etc.,
First freeze the foods and then vacuum-seal. By doing this, the foods will keep their original shape. 19 Operation First blanch vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and other cabbages and freeze in small portions, then vacuum-seal the vegetables. By blanching the vegetables they cannot emit gases during storage.
Pre-freeze foods that have excess liquid or moisture before vacuum sealing. If you intent to freeze food after sealing, leave at least 5 cm space from the top so the food can expand while freezing.
Before vacuum-sealing meat or fish, use paper towels to completely dry. This is important to avoid liquids to be sucked into the unit because of the powerful air intake pump.
If you want to freeze and vacuum-seal food such crepes, tortillas or hamburger patties, place parchment paper between the pieces. By doing so, it will be more convenient to remove the single pieces later.
To preserve important non-food items from oxidation, corrosion and moisture, store such objects in the bag. Simply wrap spiky objects with a paper towel or similar cushioning material in order to avoid puncturing the bag.
Use the unit for vacuum-sealing delicate objects such as silver, batteries, candles, negatives, photos, certificates, matches, screws, stamps, jewellery, medicine, first aid kits, etc.

Cleaning

Before cleaning the unit, always switch off pull the power plug.
Clean the housing with a lightly moistened cloth. Do not immerse the unit into liquids. Do not use aggressive chemicals, solvents or abrasives.
For easy cleaning the vacuum pan can (8) be removed from the unit.

Replacement Bag Rolls

Suitable replacement bag rolls can be ordered under:

article no. 85 56 66 (22 x 500 cm, 2 pcs.) and

article no. 85 56 67 (28 x 500, 2 Pcs.)

Troubleshooting while Vacuum-Sealing

During bag vacuum-sealing, small amounts of liquids, crumbs or food
particles can be accidentally sucked out of the bag. If liquids or particles are sucked from the bag into the vacuum pan, clean the vacuum
pan. For easy cleaning the pan can be removed from the unit.

Storing

Wrap the power cord around the cord storage and store the unit indoors in a dry place that is protected from dust and dirt.
Store the unit out of reach of children.
Do not store the unit with the lid completely closed as the pressure of the lid will deform the seals.

Storing Times

Storing time for food cooled at approx. 5°C|

Sealed only

|

Vacuum seal packed

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Beef 8 – 9 Days|

3 – 4 Days

|

8 – 9 Days

Cold Cuts 20 – 25 Days|

4 – 6 Days

|

20 – 25 Days

Fish, whole, raw|

1 – 3 Days

|

4 – 5 Days

Fruits|

5 – 7 Days

|

14 – 20 Days

Hard Cheese| 15 – 20 Days| 25 – 60 Days
Meat, cooked|

4 – 5 Days

|

12 – 14 Days

Pork, cut into Slices|

4 – 6 Days

|

20 – 25 Days

Poultry|

2 – 3 Days

|

6 – 9 Days

Sausages|

7 – 15 Days

|

25 – 40 Days

Soft Cheese 14 – 20 Days|

5 – 7 Days

|

14 – 20 Days

Vegetables|

1 – 3 Days

|

7 – 10 Days

Venison|

2 – 3 Days

|

5 – 7 Days

Storing time for cooked food, cooled at approx. 5°C| Sealed only| Vacuum seal packed
Deep-Frying Oil|

10 – 15 Days

|

20 – 40 Days

Desserts with Fruits|

2 – 3 Days

|

8 – 10 Days

Pasta|

2 – 3 Days

|

6 – 8 Days

Risotto|

2 – 3 Days

|

8 – 10 Days

Roast Meat

| 3 – 5 Days|

10 – 15 Days

Soups|

2 – 3 Days

|

8 – 10 Days

Vegetable Puree|

2 – 3 Days

|

8 – 10 Days

Storing time for food frozen at -18°C| Sealed only| Vacuum seal packed

Fish 10 – 12 Months

| 3 – 4 Months|

10 – 12 Months

Meat|

4 – 6 Months

|

15 – 20 Months

Vegetables|

8 – 10 Months

|

18 – 24 Months

Storing time for food at room temperature (24°C)|

Sealed only

|

Vacuum seal packed

Biscuits|

4 – 6 Months

|

12 Months

Bread|

1 – 2 Days

|

6 – 8 Days

Dried Fruits|

3 – 4 Months

|

12 Months

Flour|

4 – 5 Months

|

12 Months

Freeze-dried Products|

1 – 2 Months

|

12 Months

Ground Coffee

| 2 – 3 Months|

12 Months

Pasta|

5 – 6 Months

|

12 Months

Powder Milk|

1 – 2 Months

|

12 Months

Rice|

5 – 6 Months

|

12 Months

Tea|

5 – 6 Months

|

12 Months

Please note that these storing times are indicative values that depend on the quality of the packaging and the freshness of the food. Preferably use freshest food. Please keep in mind that “bad quality food“ cannot be kept fresh with vacuum-sealing. Keep perishable food in the refrigerator or freezer.

Technical Data

Nominal Voltage 230 V~ 50 Hz
Nominal Power 150 W
Power in Stand-By 0.40 W
Power when turned OFF 0.32 W
Protection Class II
Suction Power 8 l/min
Dimensions 390 x 170 x 90 mm
Weight 1600 g

Article No. for Replacement Bag Rolls 85 56 66 (22 cm) 85 56 67 (28 cm)

Disposal

Dear Customer,
Please help avoid waste materials.
If you at some point intend to dispose of this article, then
please keep in mind that many of its components consist of
valuable materials, which can be recycled.
Please do not discharge it in the rubbish bin, but check with
your local council for recycling facilities in your area.