NESCO VS-C1 Classic Vacuum Sealer User Guide

: September 14, 2024
: NESCO

Table of Contents

VS-C1 Classic Vacuum Sealer
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FEATURES
FUNCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
VACUUM SEALING TIPS
TROUBLESHOOTING
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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Classic Vacuum Sealer • Model VS-C1
Care/Use Guide

VS-C1 Classic Vacuum Sealer

Technical Specifications
Specification: 80 W, 120 VAC, 60Hz

“NESCO®” is a registered trademark of The Metal Ware Corp

The Metal Ware Corp
1700 Monroe St., P.O. Box 237
Two Rivers, WI 54241-0237
Phone: 1 800-288-4545

FOR ACCESSORIES AND ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS
nesco.com

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

– This product is designed for household use only –

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
The appliance is designed for household use only. It is not intended for commercial use.
To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the appliance, including cord and plug, in water or other liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when appliance is used near children. This appliance is not recommended for use by children.
Unplug appliance from power outlet when not in use, before assembly or disassembly of parts, and before cleaning.
Do not operate any appliance with damaged cord or plug or after appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Call NESCO® Customer Service for examination, repair or adjustment.
Do not place appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or heated oven.
Only use accessory attachments recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not use appliance outdoors or for other than intended use.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or touch hot surfaces.
WARNING: Appliance is not designed for continuous use. Approved for one operating cycle every two minutes.
Operate appliance only when all parts are fully engaged and tightened.
To reduce risk of injury and damage to appliance keep hands, hair, clothing and utensils away from parts during operation.
Place appliance on flat and steady support surface when ready for use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Polarized Plug: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce risk of electric shock, plug is intended to fit into polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not try to modify the plug in any way.
Short Cord Instructions: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

FEATURES

1. Pulse Vacuum
2. Manual Seal
3. Vac&Seal / Cancel
4. Cover Unlock Buttons| 5. Sealing Gasket
6. Vacuum Chamber
7. Sealing Bar
8. Sealing Element
9. Power Indicator Lights
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DO NOT remove the protective coating on the sealing element.

FUNCTIONS

Pulse Vacuum – Press this button to vacuum manually, release button to stop.
Repeat this process until desired vacuum pressure is reached. Then press “manual seal” to complete vacuum seal.
Manual Seal – This button provides two functions:
• To seal the open end of a bag without vacuum.
• When the automatic “Vac&Seal” function is in operation, press the button to stop the vacuum and immediately start to seal the bag so that vacuum pressure inside the bag can be controlled to avoid crushing delicate items.
Vac&Seal / Cancel – Button will start the automatic vacuuming and sealing or press to cancel the machine at anytime during operation.
Cover Unlock Buttons- Located on the right and left side of the appliance. Press both buttons to unlock the cover.
Sealing Gasket – Guarantee that a vacuum will be maintained in the chamber, thus allowing air to be removed from bags and containers. Make sure the lid of appliance is not locked when not in use and during storage to prevent deformation of the gaskets.
Vacuum Chamber – Position the open end of the bag inside the chamber, draws air from the bag and collect any excess liquid.
Sealing Bar – Place bag to be sealed over this bar.
Sealing Element – Non-stick heating element that seals the bag and prevents it from sticking to the bar.
Power Indicator Lights – Indicates status of vacuum sealer button functions.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MAKING A BAG WITH THE ROLL:

Pull the bag material from a roll to the suitable length you want and cut with scissors. (Hint: Pull out enough of the bag roll to hold items to be vacuum packed plus an additional 3 inches and another 1 inch for each time the bag will be resealed).
Open the front cover and place either open end of bag material on the sealing element.
Close the cover and press down firmly to lock. Ensure both right and left side of appliance lock.
Press the “Seal ” button to start sealing.
When the vacuum sealer stops operation, sealing is completed. Press both cover unlock buttons to open and remove the bag. The bag is ready for use.

VACUUM PACKAGING YOUR FILLED BAG:

Put the items inside the bag.
Open the cover, clean and straighten the open end of the bag, make sure there no wrinkle or ripples.
Place the open end of the bag in the vacuum chamber beneath the air intake.
Close the cover and press down firmly to lock. Ensure both right and left side of appliance lock. Press the “Vacuum&Seal” Button. The bag will be automatically vacuumed and sealed.
When the vacuum sealer stops operation, the process is completed. Press both cover unlock buttons to open and remove the bag.
Refrigerate or freeze contents if needed.

NOTE: For best sealing effect, it is better to let the appliance cool down for 2 minutes before using it again. Wipe out any excess liquid or food residue from the vacuum chamber after each use.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

VACUUM SEALER:

Unplug the unit before cleaning.
Clean the vacuum sealer with a damp sponge. Do not immerse in water.
Use a mild ish soap. Do not use abrasive cleaners as they will scratch the surface.
Dry thoroughly, before using. When storing do not lock cover to prevent deformation of the gaskets.

BAGS:

The bagging material can be washed in warm water with dish washing soap. Rinse the bags well and allow to dry thoroughly before re-using.
Bags can be washed on the top rack in your dishwasher by turning the bags inside out. Stand the bag up so the water can get inside the bag. Dry thoroughly before next use.
Note: Bags used to store greasy foods should not be re-used.

STORING YOUR VACUUM SEALER:

Keep the unit in a flat and safe place, out of the reach of children.
Make sure the cover of appliance is not locked when not in use and during storage to prevent deformation of the gaskets.

VACUUM SEALING TIPS

Do not overfill the bags; leave enough space at the open end of the bag for better placement in the vacuum chamber.
Do not wet the open end of the bag. Wet bags may be difficult to melt and seal tightly.
Clean and straighten the open end of the bag before sealing. Make sure nothing is left on the open area of the bag, no wrinkle or creases should appear on the open panel, foreign objects or creased bags may cause difficulty to seal tightly.
Do not vacuum package objects with sharp points like fish bones and hard shells. Sharp points may penetrate and tear the bag.
Let the vacuum sealer rest for 2 minutes after each sealing or vacuum sealing.
During bag vacuum sealing process, small amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can be inadvertently pulled into 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.
Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum packing for best results.
Liquids need to be cooled before vacuum packing. Hot liquids will bubble up and over the top of the bag or 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 does not preserve them.
Pantry items such as flour, rice, mixes for cakes and pancakes, all stay fresher longer when vacuum packed. Nuts and condiments maintain their flavor while rancidity is kept out.
Keep camping supplies such as matches, first aid kits and clothing, clean and dry. Keep flares for auto emergencies ready. Keep silver and collectibles untarnished.
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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

VACUUM SEALER HAS NO POWER

Check to see that the vacuum sealer is plugged in. Test electrical outlet by plugging in another appliance.
Vacuum sealer will shut off automatically if overheated. Allow to cool down for 15 minutes and try again.
Check power cord and plug for damage. If damaged, do not use the vacuum sealer.

VACUUM SEALER DOES NOT PERFORM FIRST SEAL ON THE BAG

Make sure the bag cut from the roll is properly positioned as described on page 4 of the operating instructions.

VACUUM SEALER DOES NOT PULL A COMPLETE VACUUM IN BAGS

To seal properly, open end of bag should be resting entirely inside vacuum chamber area.
Check seal bar and gaskets for debris and position. Wipe clean and smooth them back into place.
Vacuum sealer 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.

VACUUM SEALER NOT SEALING BAG PROPERLY

Should sealing bar overheat and melt the bag, it may be necessary to lift the cover and allow the seal bar to cool for a few minutes.

VACUUM SEALER LOSES VACUUM AFTER BEING SEALED

Leaks along the seal can be caused by wrinkles, crumbs, grease or liquids. Reopen bag, wipe the top inside of the bag and smooth it out along the sealing strip before resealing.
Check the bag for a puncture or hole which may have released the vacuum. Cushion sharp edges in the contents of the bag with paper towels.

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The Metal Ware Corporation warrants the original purchaser that your product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. Product must be used for personal or sole household usage in accordance with the instructions. Should your product prove defective within one year from date of purchase, contact our customer service team at 1-800-288-4545 with an explanation of the claim. If a viable warranty claim is determined, a customer service member will provide you with the necessary details to have your unit repaired or replaced. Under this limited warranty, we undertake to repair or replace any parts found to be defective at our sole discretion. This limited warranty is void if the unit is connected to an unsuitable electrical supply or dismantled or interfered with in any way or damaged through misuse. This warranty is not transferable. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DAMAGES: Except for the limited warranty and remedies expressly stated above, the Metal Ware Corp shall not be liable to you, or to anyone claiming by or through you, for any obligations or liabilities, including, but not limited to, obligations or liabilities arising out of breach of contract, breach of warranty, statutory claims, negligence or other tort or any theory of strict liability, with respect to the product or the Metal Ware Corp’s acts or omissions or otherwise. Buyer agrees that in no event shall the Metal Ware Corp be liable for incidental, compensatory, punitive, consequential, indirect, special or other damages. Warranty does not cover consequential or incidental damages such as property damage and does not cover incidental costs and expenses resulting from any breach of this warranty, even if foreseeable. Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you depending on the State or Province of purchase.

We ask that you kindly fill in the details on your warranty card and return it within one week from date of purchase.
Send warranty card to:
VS-C1 / NESCO Vacuum Sealer
C/O MW
PO Box 237
Two Rivers,WI 54241-0237

1 – 800 – 288 – 4545