GERMAN POOL VAS-400 USB Handheld Vacuum Sealer Instruction Manual

GERMAN POOL VAS-400 USB Handheld Vacuum Sealer

Specifications

• Product Name: VAS-400 USB Handheld Vacuum Sealer
• Usage: Travel and Food Storage Kit
• Power Source: USB Charging
• Components: Vacuum Sealer, Vacuum Bags, USB Charging Line
• Features: Removable Chamber, Air Suction Tip, ON/OFF Button, Zipper Closure, Air Valve

Product Usage Instructions

Operating Instructions
The USB handheld Vacuum Sealer works with the Zipper Closure and
Air Valve on the Vacuum Bag. Once air is removed, the bag seals food/goods tight.

Tips: Please squeeze the air out of Vacuum Bags to accelerate vacuum sealing.

Care & Maintenance

1. Vacuum Sealer: Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in water or place in dishwasher.
2. Removable Chamber: Twist off in the direction of the arrow on the Vacuum Sealer to remove. Clean with warm soapy water, air dry before replacing.
3. Washing Vacuum Bags: Turn inside out, wash gently with washing-up liquid, wipe clean, and air dry thoroughly. Avoid rubbing the valve. Do not use a dishwasher.

FAQ

• Q: What should I do if the Vacuum Sealer does not start?
  A: If the Vacuum Sealer has no power, use the USB cable to recharge it.

USB HANDHELD VACUUM SEALER TRAVEL AND FOOD STORAGE KIT

Please read these instructions and warranty information carefully before use and keep them handy for future reference.

Please register your warranty information now!For Warranty Terms & Conditions,
please refer to the last page of this user manual.

Notice Before Use

Read the Instruction Manual before use. Follow all cautions and instructions. Save this Instruction Manual for future reference.

• The Vacuum Sealer is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children.
• Do not use the Vacuum Sealer on any part of the body (humans or animals).
• The Vacuum Sealer is only for use with the special Vacuum Bags.
• Do not intentionally draw liquids through the Vacuum Sealer.
• Do not immerse Vacuum Sealer in water, or any other liquid.
• Vacuum sealing system is not a substitute for refrigeration or freezing.
• Applicable to perishable foods.
• Wash out and dry Vacuum Bags thoroughly before re-using.
• Vacuum Bags are suitable for dried, cooked or hardened foods, not suitable for storage of small grains or sharp foods/goods. Make sure the vacuum bag is dry before sealing shut.
• This appliance is intended for household use only. It is not suitable for industrial applications.
• Do not throw old batteries in household waste. Dispose according to local authority recommendations.

Product Structure

Vacuum Sealer

Vacuum Bags

Operating Instructions

The USB handheld Vacuum Sealer works with the Zipper Closure and Air Valve on the Vacuum Bag. Once air is removed, the bag seals food/goods tight.

Storing Other Objects

1. Fill and seal the Vacuum Zipper Bag.
2. Place the Bag flat making sure there are no goods above the Maximum Fill Line or under the Air Valve.
3. Press Air Suction Tip against Air Valve.
4. Press the ON Button to remove air from the bag. Press OFF Button when the bag seals the goods tight. Remove air for about 8-15 seconds sub, subject to the bag size.

Food Storage

1. Fill and seal the Vacuum Zipper Bag. Food should be processed before sealing.
2. Place the Bag flat making sure there is no food above the Maximum Fill Line or under the Air Valve.
3. Press Air Suction Tip against Air Valve.
4. Press the ON Button to remove air from the bag. Press OFF Button when the bag seals the food tight. Remove air for about 8-15 seconds, depending on the bag size.
5. If use for food storage, refrigerate sealed bag with food immediately (except dry foodstuffs).

Tips
Please squeeze the air out of Vacuum Bags to accelerate vacuum sealing.

Care & Maintenance

1. Vacuum Sealer:
   The Vacuum Sealer can be wiped clean with damp cloth. Vacuum Sealer should not be immersed in water or be placed in dishwasher.

2. Removable Chamber:
   The Chamber should be removed and cleaned if it contains any liquid. To remove, simply twist off in the direction of the arrow on the Vacuum Sealer. Clean with warm soapy water. Air dry before replacing.

3. Washing Vacuum Bags:
   Turn the bag inside out, and wash gently with normal washing-up liquid to remove all residual food. Wipe clean with a dry cloth and air dry thoroughly before  re-using. Avoid rubbing the valve. DO NOT use a dishwasher.

Notice for Operation

• Do not run the Vacuum Sealer continuously for a long period. Draw the vacuum in short bursts, rest for a few seconds before each burst.
• Do not use the Vacuum Sealer for liquid foods. Pre-freeze to make it solid.
• It is preferable to blanch green vegetables before vacuum packing.
• To ensure the Vacuum Bags can be cleaned effectively, pre-pack greasy food like meat and fish in a conventional freezer bag before vacuum packing.
• To avoid washing the Vacuum Bags frequently, it’s better to use a common plastic bag to pack the foods well before vacuum packing.
• Do not submerge the vacuum chamber under water.
• Not recommendable to store foods/goods with sharp edges or the goods with too much water or with powder in case the air valve is damaged.
• Before filling the bag, please make a note of the contents on the white Labeling Panel.
• Please do not put vacuum bag in microwave, refrain from having direct contact with fire, or putting in 100℃ water for more than 4 hours.

Troubleshooting

1. The bag is not completely closed.
2. Air Valve is not on flat surface.
3. Air Suction Tip and Air Valve not making secure contact.
4. Too much pressure is being applied to Air Valve.
5. Foods/Goods are not arranged properly in the bag.
6. On Button is released too quickly.

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1. Open the bag and reclose Zipper. Run fingers across entire Zipper to ensure it is completely closed.
2. Reposition the bag so the Air Valve lies on flat counter, with nothing under Air Valve.
3.  Ensure Air Suction Tip is centered and placed flat on Air Valve. Apply moderate pressure.
4. Moderate pressure is all that is required. Too much pressure can restrict air flow.
5.  Rearrange foods/goods so that it is below the Fill Line, and is not under the Air Valve.
6. Allow several seconds for visible signs of bag tightening around food. Ensure Vacuum Sealer stays pressed on Air Valve continuously. Bag should tighten completely within 20 seconds.

Vacuum Bags take longer than 20 seconds to tightly wrap foods/goods, or loosen after Vacuum Sealer is removed.|

1. Insufficient power. Motor runs slowly.
2. Small grains are trapped in Zipper.
3. Zipper is not completely sealed.
4.  Air Valve has not closed.

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1. Recharge the Vacuum Sealer.
2. Try another bag if the small grains cannot be removed completely.
3. Open the bag and reclose Zipper. Run fingers across entire Zipper to ensure it is completely closed.
4. Remove air from the bag again. Immediately press center of Air
5. Valve with finger to ensure seal.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please consult www.germanpool.com for the most up-to-date version. If there is any inconsistency or ambiguity between English version and Chinese version, the Chinese version shall prevail.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product (including batteries) shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this.

For more product information you may contact the manufacturer, recycling plant or the distributor of this product.

Warranty Terms & Conditions
Under normal operations, the product will guarantee a 1-year full warranty provided by German Pool (effective from the date of purchase).

• This warranty is not valid until customer registration information is received by our Service Centre within 10 days of purchase via one of the following means:

  1. Visit our website and register online:  www.germanpool.com/warranty
  2. Complete all the fields on the attached Warranty Card and mail it back to our Customer Service Centre.

Please fill out the form below. This information and the original purchase invoice will be required for any repairs. Warranty will be invalidated if information provided is found to be inaccurate.

1. Customer who fails to present original purchase invoice will not be eligible for free warranty service.
2. Customer should always follow the operating instructions. This warranty does not apply to:
   • labour costs for on-site installation, check-up, repair, replacement of parts and other transportation costs;
   • damages caused by accidents of any kind (including material transfer and others);
   • operating failures resulting from applying incorrect voltage, improper usage, and unauthorized installations or repairs.
3.  This warranty is invalid if:
   • the purchase invoice is modified by an unauthorized party;
   • the product is used for any commercial or industrial purposes;
   • the product is repaired or modified by unauthorized personnel, or unauthorized parts are installed;
   • the serial number is modified, damaged or removed from the product.
4. German Pool will, at its discretion, repair or replace any defective part.
5. This warranty will be void if there is any transfer of ownership from the original purchaser.

Customer Service & Repair Centre

• Hong Kong, China
  10/F, Kowloon Godown
  1-3 Kai Hing Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong

• Tel: +852 2333 6249

• Fax: +852 2356 9798

• Email: repairs@germanpool.com

Macau, China

• 3/F, Edificio Industrial Pou Fung,
• 145 Rua de Francisco Xavier Pereira,

Macau

• Tel : +853 2875 2699
• Fax : +853 2875 2661

Hong Kong, China
Room 113. Newport Centre Phase II. 116 Ma Tau
Kok Road. Tokwawan. Kowloon. Hong Kong.
Tel: +852 2773 2888
Fax:+852 2765 8215

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