guzzanti GZ-306 Handle Vacuum Sealer Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- guzzanti
Table of Contents
guzzanti GZ-306 Handle Vacuum Sealer
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using this electrical appliance, safety precautions should always be
observed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
- Carefully read all of the instructions before using this appliance and save for future reference.
- Before plugging cord into wall outlet, or disconnecting, make sure that the cover of the machine is in unlocked condition, 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 bags or 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 contact the hot sealing element located on edge of the top cover of this machine. It is hot and may get burn.
- Do not try to repair this appliance by yourself.
- Don’t use the appliance if it has fallen or appeared 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. Do not use this appliance on wet or hot surface or near a heat source.
- 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.
- Do not immerse any part of this appliance, power cord or plug 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 is not intended for use by persons (including children ) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do 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.
- 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.
CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTIONS
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VAC &SEAL /CANCEL :
This button has two functions depending on the machine status: At stand- by conditions, it starts the automatic operation of vacuuming the bag and then automatically seals the bag when the vacuum is complete; In working (vacuuming or sealing operations) conditions, it stops the machine. -
Manual Seal : This button provides two functions:
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To seal the open end of a bag without vacuuming air suction, used to make a bag from a bag roll;
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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 delicate items.
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Canister : To start vacuuming for canisters, jar lids, wine stoppers, or other accessories through a hose.
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Marinate: Press to marinate food in a marinator bowl. Press this key, and the specific marinating cycle begins and will stop automatically after 5 cycles.
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Pulse: Press this button, and the device starts vacuuming; undo it, and it will stop. This process can be repeated. Then press “manual seal” when meeting desired pressure, and turn to seal. Different pressure according to different types of foods can be chosen.
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Hose port: To insert the hose for the canister and wine stopper.
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Sealing Choice: Two settings for choosing the best bag sealing time
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Dry: for dry bags and items without moisture, with a shorter heat sealing time;
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Moist: for wet bags or foods with a little moisture, with a longer heat sealing time.
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Handle: Press the handle to lock the cover into the base very easily
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Sealing strip: Place the bag to be sealed over this strip, Clean and dry or replace it when distorted or broken.
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Gasket: Keep air away by forming vacuum chamber. Clean and dry or replace it when it is distorted or broken.
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Cutter rack: Support the cutter to slide along
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Bag Cutter: Press and slide in one direction or another to cut bags to a desired size.
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Roll storage area: Store the vacuum bag rolls in this storage area to save space.
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Sealing element: Teflon-coated heating element which is hot and seals the bag.
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Liquid tank: Position the open end of the bag inside the chamber, draws air out of bag and catches any liquid overflow from the bag. Can be take out for cleaning after use.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Making a bag with a bag roll
- Put the rolls into the bag roll storage area.
- Pull out the bag material to the suitable length and use the bag cutter to cut a bag. If the bags in your hand is the pre cut bags, then, it can working with the machine directly.
- Put one end of the bag on top of the sealing element, but not enter the vacuum chamber.
- Close the cover and press handle to lock the cover.
- Press “Manual Seal” button to start sealing the bags. The indicator light to indicate sealing operate, progress LED will show the sealing progress.
- When the indicator turn off, the sealing is done, rise the handle to open the cover and take the bag out of the machine. the bag is then done and is ready for vacuum sealing.
Vacuum packaging with a bag
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Put the items inside the bag. Use only the special designed vacuum bags supplied by us with vacuum air channels.
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Clean and straighten the open end of the bag, make sure no dust, wrinkle or ripples.
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Place the open end of the bag within the vacuum chamber area. Make sure the air intake is not covered by the bag.
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Put the cover down and press handle to lock the cover.
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Check the LED status of the “Sealing” to confirm sealing time depending on the moisture status of packed items(dry / moist) according to the type of food;
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Then press VAC&SEAL button, the unit start to vacuum and will seal the bag automatically. The indicator light to indicate vacuum and sealing operate, progress LED will show the vacuum&sealing progress.
NOTE: This product provides very high vacuum pressure during vacuum packaging with a bag, in order to avoid crushing of the delicate item by the high vacuum pressure, observe the status of the vacuum pressure inside the bag and switch the “MANUAL SEAL” button immediately when the desired vacuum pressure is achieved. The pump will stop and change to heat-seal the bag. -
When the indicator turn off ,the vacuum packaging is done. rise the handle to open the cover and take out the packed bags.
NOTE:
- This Appliance can be vacuum and seal continuously more than 100 cycles without overheating. Wipe out any excess liquid or food residue in the vacuum chamber after each bag packaged.
- Your appliance can work only on the specific bags provided by us. Do not attempt to use other bags not intended for vacuum packaging. .
- Cut the bag straight across with scissors to open a sealed bag.
Pulse/Vacuum function
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This function is preferred for vacuum packing, when you want a slight vacuum effect such as
e. g. tomatoes, chips or similar. Or, if you have moist raw materials or a sauce, where you just want to drain air from the bag and then stop the appliance before the liquid is compressed. -
Press the “Sealing” button to select sealing type on the product to be vacuum packed: Choose “Dry” for dry raw materials, “Moist” for moisture contents.
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Press the Pulse Vacuum button several times until you get the wanted result, then press the Manual Seal button to seal the bag.
Vacuum package in a Canister & Vacuum Bowl
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Wipe canister cover, canister base and ensure they are clean and dry.
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Put the items into the canister and do not fill up too full so that the cover can be in good contact with the canister bowl rim. Clean the cover rim of the canister and bottom seal gasket of the canister cover;
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Insert one end of the hose into the HOSE PORT on the unit and another end of the hose into the center hole of the canister cover.
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Press the canister button to start vacuuming. To ensure there is no air leaking between
the cover and the canister, use your hand to push down the cover at the beginning of the vacuuming work. The machine will stop automatically when enough vacuum pressure is achieved. -
Take out the hose tip from the canister cover firstly, and then, take out the hose tip from the machine after the job is completed.
Attention: MUST take out the hose tip from the canister cover firstly when finished vacuuming job, otherwise it will cause leakage for the canister.
Note:
- At the beginning of the vacuum packaging in a canister or a vacuum bowl, slightly press down the 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;
- Different canisters are available in the market and also from Difen. The operation procedure will be a little different. Please refer to the individual manual for the specific canister.
- Cord storage
Put the power cord into the storage area when not use the machine which is in the bottom of the machine. Do not wrap the cord around the appliance.
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 a mild dishwashing soap and a warm, damp cloth to wipe away food residue or components.
- Dry thoroughly before using again.
Note: The foam gaskets around the vacuum chamber should be dried thoroughly before re-assembling, when re-assembling, is careful to prevent any damage, and assemble them as the original position to ensure no vacuum leaking.
Vacuum bags
- Wash bags in warm water with a mild dishwashing soap
- When wash bags in the dishwasher, turn the bags inside out and spread them over a top rack of the dishwasher, so the 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
Wash all vacuum accessories in warm water with a block of mild dishwashing
soap, But do not immerse cover in water.
- Canister bases (not lids) are top rack dishwasher safe. But 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
Problem | Solution |
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Vacuuming but seal
function is not good
| Check if the edge of the bags has liquid, oil stain or any chippings?
If yes, please clean the edge of bags and try again.
Check if the heating element damage and good setting or not? If damaged,
please exchange the heating element and make sure it is well installed.
Check if the sealing strip damage or well installed?
If damaged, please exchange the sealing strip and make sure it is well installed.
Check if the edge of the bag has wrinkled?
If yes, please take out some foods so that the bags have enough space for sealing and smooth the bag mouth and try again.
Seal function is good but can not vacuuming| Check if the gasket is deformed?
If deformed, replace it and try again.
Check if the bags is placed into the vacuum chamber?
If not, please put the edge of bags into the vacuum chamber.
Check if the food with sharp angel?
If yes, please packing the angel with safe paper before vacuuming the food
Check if the edge of bag covered the suction hole?
If yes, please put the bag into the correct position.
Bag inflation after vacuuming| Check if the good is belong to easy corrosion foods?
All the easy corrosion goods are need to be frozen or refrigerated after vacuuming so that it can prolong it’s shelf life. But vacuuming doesn’t guarantee the foods will never spoil.
Check if you packed the fresh vegetables or fruit and seed food? All
fresh vegetables or fruit and seed are not suitable to storage under room
temperature after vacuumed, they have photosynthesis and respiration. Suggest
to storage them in refrigerated.
The bag melts| Check if the sealing time is too
long?
If yes, please reset the sealing time.
DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
This symbol on products or original documents means that used electric or
electronic products must not be added to ordinary municipal waste. For proper
disposal, renewal and recycling hand over these appliances to determined
collection points. Alternatively, in some European Union states or other
European countries you may return your appliances to the local retailer when
buying an equivalent new appliance. Correct disposal of this product helps
save valuable natural resources and prevents potential negative effects on the
environment and human health, which could result from improper waste disposal.
Ask your local authorities or collection facility for more details. In
accordance with national regulations penalties may be imposed for the
incorrect disposal of this type of waste.
For business entities in European Union states
If you want to dispose of electric or electronic appliances, ask your retailer
or supplier for the necessary information.
Disposal in other countries outside the European Union.
This symbol is valid in the European Union. If you wish to dispose of this
product, request the necessary information about the correct disposal method
from the local council or from your retailer.
References
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