Design Advanced Professional Plus 46017 - Vacuum packaging machines Gastroback - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Vacuum Packaging Machine
Brand	Gastroback
Model	Design Advanced Professional Plus 46017
Dimensions (L x W x H)	16.5 x 10.2 x 5.5 inches (42 x 26 x 14 cm)
Weight	7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
Power Supply	230 V, 50 Hz, 120 W
Vacuum Pump	Dual piston pump, 12 L/min
Sealing Bar Length	12 inches (30 cm)
Sealing Modes	Automatic, manual, pulse vacuum, gentle mode
Special Functions	Marinate mode, moist/dry food setting, seal-only function
Accessory Port	External vacuum hose for canisters and wine stoppers
Bag Material Compatibility	Textured and smooth vacuum bags, rolls up to 12 inches wide
Cutting and Storage	Built-in bag cutter and roll storage compartment
Safety Features	Automatic shut-off after 2 minutes, overheat protection
Maintenance	Wipe exterior with damp cloth; removable drip tray for easy cleaning
Included Accessories	3 vacuum bags, 1 vacuum roll, accessory hose
Spare Parts Availability	Replacement sealing strips and gaskets available
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - Design Advanced Professional Plus 46017 Gastroback

How do I use the Gastroback Design Advanced Professional Plus 46017?

Place the open end of a vacuum bag on the sealing bar, close the lid, and select the desired mode (auto, moist, or dry). Press start. The device will vacuum and seal automatically. For delicate items, use the gentle mode or pulse vacuum.

Can I use any vacuum bags with this machine?

It is recommended to use textured or smooth vacuum bags specifically designed for vacuum sealers. The machine works best with rolls and bags up to 12 inches wide.

How do I clean the vacuum sealer?

Unplug the device and wipe the exterior with a damp cloth. Remove any food debris from the drip tray and gasket. Do not immerse in water. For the sealing bar, clean with a soft brush after each use.

Can I use the marinate mode?

Yes, the marinate mode alternates between vacuum and release to infuse flavors into meat or vegetables quickly. Place food and marinade in a vacuum bag, select marinate mode, and let it cycle for 5-10 minutes.

What should I do if the machine doesn't seal?

Ensure the bag is properly placed on the sealing bar and the lid is closed tightly. Check that the gasket is clean and not damaged. If the problem persists, try cleaning the sealing bar or replacing the sealing strip.

Is it safe to vacuum seal liquids?

For liquids, use the pulse vacuum function or freeze the liquid first. Overfilling can cause liquid to enter the pump. Always leave at least 3 inches of headspace.

How do I use the accessory hose?

Insert one end of the hose into the accessory port on the machine and the other end onto a compatible canister or wine stopper. Select the vacuum function; the machine will vacuum the container.

What is the gentle mode for?

Gentle mode uses a lower vacuum pressure to prevent crushing delicate foods like berries, bread, or chips. It is ideal for soft or fragile items.

Can I seal bags without vacuum?

Yes, use the seal-only function to create custom-sized bags from a roll without vacuuming. Simply place the bag end, close the lid, and press the seal button.

Where can I buy replacement parts?

Replacement sealing strips, gaskets, and bags are available through the Gastroback website or authorized retailers. Use the model number 46017 to find compatible parts.

USER MANUAL Design Advanced Professional Plus 46017 Gastroback

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Art.- Nr. 46017 » Design Vakuumierer Advanced Professional Plus «

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Art.- No. 46017 » Design Vacuum Sealer Advanced Professional Plus «

Read all provided instructions before first usage!

Model and attachments are subject to change

For household use only!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards 46

General Safety Instructions....46

Important Safeguards for Electrical Appliances 48

Technical Specifications....50

Knowing Your New Vacuum Sealer....51

Properties of Your New Vacuum Sealer 52

Display Areas and Time Setting 52

Automatic Function 53

Using the Buttons 53

Overheat Protection....55

Important Tips for Vacuum Sealing....56

Vacuum Sealing and Food Safety 56

Guidelines for Preparing Food....57

Getting the Best Seal....57

Before First Use....59

Operation 59

Emptying the Drip Tray....60

Sealing Foils 60

Selecting the Type of Food 62

Vacuum Sealing a Bag 62

Manually Controlling the Vacuum Pump 64

Evacuating a Container 66

Solving Problems....68

Care and Cleaning 72

Storage 73

Notes for Disposal....74

Information And Service....74

Warranty....75

IMPORTANT NOTE - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - BEFORE YOU USE THE DEVICE!

All GASTROBACK® products are intended for food processing of food products and groceries. For reasons of health protection and hygiene, products that are used on a daily basis or used only once, are not allowed to be returned. Check the goods just as you would do in a retail store.

You only have to pay for a possible loss in value of the goods, if this loss of value is due to a non-necessary for the examination of the nature, characteristics and function of the goods handling.

An unnecessary way to check the nature, characteristics and function of the goods is the processing of food products or groceries into food and drinks.

If you have any questions about GASTROBACK® products, if your unit is not working properly straight away or if you need any accessories or spare parts for your GASTROBACK® product please contact our customer service before returning.

Monday to friday (except on holidays) from 8am to 4pm

E-Mail: [e-mail]

DEAR CUSTOMER!

Your new DESIGN VACUUM SEALER ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL PLUS will help you preserving freshness and taste of your food for an elongated time. What's more, in home and leisure time the vacuum sealer will be a useful assistant, protecting delicate objects from water and dirt.

The instructions for use will inform you on the properties and features of the appliance, which makes it easy to get used to the handling. We hope that you will enjoy your new Vacuum Sealer.

Carefully read all instructions before operating this appliance and save for further reference. These instructions are an essential part of the appliance. Do not pass over this appliance without these instructions.

• This appliance is for household use only.
- The appliance may be used by persons (including children from 8 years on) 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 appliance by a person responsible for their safety and if they understand and consider the inherent hazards. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance, or any parts of the appliance, or the packaging material (e.g. foils, bags, and containers). Do not leave the appliance unattended, when it is in reach of young children. Even cleaning may not be performed by children without supervision.

- Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use, described in this booklet. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause severe injuries or damage by electric shock, low pressure, or fire. Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it (e.g. exchanging any permanently mounted parts) other than described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised service centre. Please contact your vendor.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not operate or store the appliance (including the power cord) in humid or wet areas or outdoors. This appliance is NOT intended for use in boats or moving vehicles. Do not use any accessories, attachments, consumables, or spare parts (e.g. foils, bags, vacuum containers, vacuum hoses, bottle tops) not recommended by the manufacturer. Do not operate the appliance, when the appliance or any part of it is likely to be damaged. Damaged or unsuited parts could cause injuries and damage due to overheating, implosion, and electric shock.
• Regularly check the appliance and power cord for proper operation. The pins of the plug and power socket (at the side of the appliance)

must be smooth and clean without any discolouration.

- Return the appliance to an authorised service centre for examination and repair, if the appliance is not working properly or overheating, or was subject to inadmissible strain (e.g. overheating, mechanical or electric shock, moisture). Do not operate the appliance, when any part of it is not working properly. Unplug the appliance immediately, when a severe problem occurs during operation (e.g. water is sucked into the vacuum pump, overheating). Do not attempt to open or repair the appliance on your own.

- Do not leave the appliance unattended, while it is connected to the power supply. Always unplug the appliance, when it is not in use, or when removing any parts or when cleaning or moving the appliance. Always leave the appliance cool down completely, before cleaning the appliance.

- Operate the appliance on a well accessible, stable, level, dry and suitable large table or counter. During operation keep the appliance in an appropriate distance of at least 10 cm on each side to other objects. Keep at least 50 cm of free space in front and above the appliance for free access.

- Do not place any clothes or tissue or other objects under or on the appliance during operation, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock and overheating. Do not place the appliance or any part of it on or near hot surfaces (e.g. burner, heater, range, or oven). Do not place any hard, sharp-edged, or heavy objects on or in the appliance to avoid damage to the appliance.

- Before starting a sealing session, ensure that the drip tray in the vacuum chamber is completely empty (see: 'Operation / Emptying the Drip Tray'). Always ensure, that the vacuum pump does not suck in any liquids or powders. Immediately cancel the evacuating process, when any material from the bags or vacuum containers is sucked in (press the stop button).

- The vacuum sealer is intended for evacuating and sealing the designated foils, bags, and vacuum containers only. Insufficient or damaged vacuum containers or foils may cause high risk of injuries and

damage according to overheating, fire, and splinters and splashes being hurled about. Before evacuating vacuum containers, always check the containers for any type of damage (e.g. cracks, distortions, or dents). Do not overfill the bags or containers to avoid damage and overheating due to any substances, sucked in during operation.

• Keep in mind that the heating bar and sealing bar will get hot during operation. Do not touch the heating bar or sealing bar with your skin or any delicate objects shortly after operation. Always handle any evacuated containers with special care to avoid injuries and damage due to implosion or splinters and splashes hurling about. Do not expose evacuated containers to heat or mechanical or thermal shock or direct sunlight.
• Risk of Explosion and Fire! Do not seal or evacuate containers or bags filled with inflammable, volatile substances (e.g. spirits, organic solvents)!
• Do not use violence, especially when attempting to open the lid! There is an automatically operated lock, closing and releasing the lid during and after operation.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or cleaning pads for cleaning the appliance or any part of it. Do not clean the appliance with any corrosive chemicals (e.g. bleach). Do not use any hard or sharp-edged objects for operation or cleaning. Always handle the heating bar, sealing bar, and vacuum gaskets with special care. DO NOT place the appliance or any part of it in an automatic dishwasher. Never re-use bags and containers for any type of food, after storing foreign objects within them, because harmful substances (e.g. mineral oil, lubricants. solvents) could infuse plastics or build an invisible microscopic layer on plastic surfaces, that persists even after thorough cleaning, contaminating your food with foreign odours and toxic substances.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

- Ensure that the voltage rating of your power supply corresponds to the voltage requirements of the appliance: 220-240V, 50-60Hz, AC. The installation of a residual current operated circuit breaker (r.c.c.b.)

with a maximum rated residual operating current of 30 mA is strongly recommended. If in doubt, contact your electrician.

- In various foreign countries, the specifications for power supplies are subject to incompatible norms. Therefore it is possible that power supplies in foreign countries do not meet the requirements for safe operation of the appliance. Thus, before operating the appliance abroad, ensure that safe operation is possible.

- Only connect the appliance via the designated power cord to the mains power supply. Do not use any power cords other than recommended by the manufacturer.

- Power cords may never be knotted, twisted, pulled, strained or squeezed. Do not let the plug or power cord hang over the edge of the working space. Ensure that no one will pull the appliance by the power cord, or entangle in the power cord. Always grasp the plugs to disconnect the power cord from the mains power supply or power socket of the appliance. Do not touch the appliance or any part of it with wet hands, while the appliance is connected to the power supply.

- Do not leave the appliance unattended when connected to the power supply. Always unplug the power cord from the mains power supply first and then remove the smaller plug from the back of the appliance, when the appliance is not in use, and before moving or cleaning the appliance (see: 'Care and Cleaning').

- The power cord may not touch hot surfaces or sharp edges. Do not place the appliance on a power cord. If the power cord is obviously damaged and/or gets hot during operation, replace the power cord completely. DO NOT attempt to repair any power cord!

- To avoid risk of electric shock: Always immediately wipe dry spilled liquids. Do not place or immerse the appliance or the power cord in water or any other liquid. Do not spill or drip any liquids on or in the appliance. DO NOT place the appliance or any part of it in an automatic dishwasher.

• Always ensure that the vacuum pump will not suck in any liquids. Immediately cancel the running process (press the STOP button), if

liquids are sucked in or are spilled in the interior of the appliance.

Thereafter, dry and clean the appliance (see: 'Care and Cleaning') and leave the appliance dry naturally for at least 1 day.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model:	Art.- No.: 46017 Design Vacuum Sealer Advanced Professional Plus
Power supply:	220-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz
Power consumption:	290 W
Length of power cord:	approx. 110 cm (44 inch)
Weight:	approx. 4,5 kg
Dimensions:	approx. 420 x 280 x 113 mm (width x depth x height)
Pressure reduction:	approx. 10 kPa
Maximum pumping performance:	approx. 20 Liter pro Minute
Foil/bag width:	310 mm
Certificate:	CE

These specifications may change without notice.

KNOWING YOUR NEW VACUUM SEALER

1 CONTROL PANEL INCLUDING BUTTONS
2 LID
3 POWER SOCKET
4 VACUUM CONNECTION
5 SILICONE SEALING BAR
6 LOCK CATCH - Keeps the lid closed during operation, opens automatically after operation.
7 VACUUM GASKETS in lid and base of the appliance, sealing the vacuum chamber.
8 TEFLON-COATED HEATING BAR
9 VACUUM CHAMBER

10 SEALING TIME - The still remaining time for sealing the foil is counted down here.
11 VACUUM TIME - Counts down the operating time of the vacuum pump.
12 SEALING TIME BUTTONS - Press these arrow buttons for setting the sealing time.
13 VACUUM TIME BUTTONS - Set the vacuum time via these arrow buttons.
14 PRESSURE INDICATOR BAR - By going on one by one these lights indicate the actually achieved pressure.
15 FUNCTION BUTTONS - Use these buttons for selecting the required function.
16 ON / OFF CANCEL-TASTE

ACCESSORIES – ADDITIONALLY AVAILABLE

2 Container sets including the vacuum hose for connecting vacuum containers to the vacuum port of the appliance: perfectly suited for vacuum sealing delicate food.

SET OF 3 VACUUM CONTAINERS WITH LID - Art.- No. 46110

SET OF 2 VACUUM CONTAINERS WITH LID - Art.-No.46111

If required, please contact your vendor or Gastroback Customer Care Center by phone: [phone] or e-mail [e-mail]

PROPERTIES OF YOUR NEW VACUUM SEALER

The DESIGN VACUUM SEALER ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL PLUS applies low pressure (vacuum) to bags made of specialized plastic or suited containers equipped with an appropriate valve operated manually or automatically. You may purchase ready-to-use bags or make bags on your own from sufficient foils.

The appliance offers various functions that can be selected via the assigned function buttons (see: 'Using the Buttons').

IMPORTANT - Common plastic bags for storing food (e.g. freezer bags, fat-proof bags) are NOT suited for vacuum sealing. Only use the appropriate foils and bags. Any containers used for vacuumizing must be pressure-proof and air-tight. An appropriate valve must fit to the vacuum hose (optional) of the appliance. In any case, do not use any unsuited materials with the appliance.

NOTE

You may cancel any running process at any time. When simply touching the stop button, the appliance terminates the process immediately and ventilates the vacuum chamber. The professional vacuum pump achieves 20 litres per minute generating low pressure of approx. 0,9 bar.

• The robust stainless steel housing can be cleaned easily.
• Vacuumizing (evacuating) and sealing are performed completely automatically. Set appropriate time values freely within the complete range provided.
• Appropriately adapted pump performance is available for dry and moist food.
• Via the pulse function manual control of the pump is possible for vacuumizing sensitive types of food.
• A special function for evacuating containers generates a pre-selected vacuum in dedicated vacuum containers.
• Bags and foils may be sealed up to the width of 31 cm (ca. 12.5 inch).
• The appliance creates doubled seals automatically, ensuring safe and air-tight sealing of bags.
• The buttons are touch sensors, enabling an absolutely smooth surface of the control panel, without any gaps and slits. There is no need to press down the buttons, simply touch them.

DISPLAY AREAS AND TIME SETTING

Sealing time and vacuum time are shown in two separated display areas. Via the arrow buttons at the right side of each display area, you can adjust the time values

within the complete possible range (see: 'Using the Buttons'). This can be done individually for each vacuum sealing cycle. During operation, the set values are counted down to zero and recalled after finishing the task.

• The sealing time can be set to 0 or from 5 to 10 seconds in steps of 1 second.
- Set the vacuum time to 0 or from 5 to 80 seconds in steps of 5 seconds.

NOTE

You may set the sealing time and/or vacuum time to "00". In these cases the vacuum sealer uses automatically set values (see: 'Automatic Function').

AUTOMATIC FUNCTION

When the sealing time and/or vacuum time is set to "00", the appliance uses predefined default values for these processes.

Note: This function is only available for sealing bags.

• Sealing time: 5 seconds.
• Evacuation: the pressure within the bag is reduced somewhat.

USING THE BUTTONS

IMPORTANT - The buttons of the appliance are touch sensors. There is no use in pressing down the buttons, but simply touch the assigned area with your finger. If there is no respond, rub a moist cloth between your fingers. Then try again.

The following operating elements are provided:

Button Icon Usage
Arrow buttons		Touch these buttons for elongating (▲) or shortening (▼) the time for sealing or evacuation.
Seal only		For sealing bags and foils air-tight without evacuation. Therefore only the sealing time must be adjusted. When pressing this button during evacuation, the bag will be sealed at once, no matter whether the set pressure is reached or not.Use this function for making your own bags of individual size or for sealing bags airtight but under normal pressure.NOTE: The best sealing time depends on the foil material used. Optimize the setting via this function, before vacuum sealing bags.
Pulse		Use this function for being in full manual control of the evacuating process. When evacuating a bag, a considerable pressure will be applied to the objects within. Sensitive objects may be crushed and smashed. Additionally, food with high content of moisture could get undesirably dry, because the liquid may evaporate and be sucked out. In these cases, you should control the vacuum pump manually via this function, decreasing the pressure within the bag step by step. This way, delicate objects will not be smashed and liquids not be sucked out.
Container		Use this function for evacuating containers. The appliance generates a pre-set low pressure within the vacuum container. As soon as this pressure is reached, the vacuum pump stops automatically. The container is sealed via the pressure valve in the lid. You need the appropriate vacuum hose for using this function (see: 'Knowing Your New Vacuum Sealer / Accessories Additionally Available'). Ensure to connect the vacuum hose tightly to the vacuum port of the appliance and to the pressure valve of the container.NOTE:To prevent germs from getting into your food, it is good advice to sterilize the vacuum container and container lid before filling in food.
Dry Food		Press one of these buttons to start the vacuum sealing cycle for your bag. The bags will be evacuated first and then sealed using the vacuum time and sealing time, currently shown on the display areas. Select the appropriate type of food or object, you wish to vacuum seal:DRY food or solid objects (e.g. dried legumes, dried fruit). Using this function, the vacuum pump is operated on full power.MOIST food containing a lot of liquid (e.g. fish or meat, fresh vegetables and fruit) or powder. The vacuum pump will be operated on reduced power.
Moist Food
Stop		This button combines 3 functions:After connecting the appliance to the power supply, use this button to switch on the appliance.You may cancel any sealing or evacuating process at any time you wish by pressing this button shortly. The appliance immediately stops operation and ventilates the vacuum chamber and/or container.For switching off the appliance, hold the button pressed for approx. 3 seconds.NOTE:If you wish to terminate evacuation but seal the bag with the low pressure already achieved, press the seal only button . If you wish to terminate the evacuation of a container at the already achieved pressure, with manually operated pressure valve at the container lid simply close the pressure valve.

OVERHEAT PROTECTION

A self-resetting overheat protection device switches off the appliance automatically when it gets overheated, saving your vacuum sealer from damage. With the overheat protection triggered, the appliance cannot be operated again. The overheat protection may be activated, when evacuating and sealing may items directly one after the other in short time or when operating the appliance at an environmental temperature above 35^irc C ( 95^irc F).

Prefer to make a short break of approx. 20 seconds after each sealing cycle. Following this advice is quite simple, when using this time for preparing the next bag.

When the overheat protection has been triggered, unplug the appliance and wait for approx. 20 minutes, leaving the lid open. Thereafter, you can re-assume operation as normal.

IMPORTANT TIPS FOR VACUUM SEALING

VACUUM SEALING AND FOOD SAFETY

IMPORTANT - Vacuum sealing is NO substitute for refrigeration or freezing. Any perishable food that requires refrigeration must still be refrigerated or frozen after vacuum packaging. As with any other storage method, food must be checked carefully before storage and, as well, before consumption.

WARNING – Before placing evacuated containers in the freezer, check whether your containers are suited for freezing (e.g. check for appropriate icons), because some types of plastics get brittle under freezing temperature conditions. Especially when taking the container out of the freezer, these containers could burst causing risk of injuries and damage according to splinters and splashes being hurled about. Vacuum packaging extends the shelf life of food by removing most of the air from sealed bags and containers, and additionally preventing air and germs from getting into the sealed packaging again. Additionally, vacuum packaging helps inhibiting the growth of a lot of microorganisms.

Mould Mould cannot grow in a low oxygen environment; therefore vacuum packaging can stop its growth. However, mould produces spores that will nevertheless be viable, thus causing new infestation with mould, when oxygen gets into the bag or container. Mould produces very harmful and toxic substances!

Yeast Results in fermentation, which can be identified by the typical smell and taste. Yeast needs water, sugar and a moderate temperature to grow. It can survive with or without air. Slowing the growth of yeast requires refrigeration, while freezing stops it completely. Most types of yeast and their decomposition products are atoxic.

Bacteria In most cases, infestation with bacteria results in an unpleasant odour, discolouration and/or soft or slimy texture. However, in an appropriate environment, clostridium botulinum (a highly toxic organism that causes botulism) can grow without air and cannot be detected by smell or taste. Although it is extremely rare, it is very dangerous!

However, please keep in mind that mould and some types of bacteria (e.g. the highly toxic botulism causing bacterium) can grow even without air. Some produce spores still viable after evacuation.

- In general, bags may be re-used, but do not re-use bags that had been filled with any fatty and/or highly perishable types of food (e.g. meat, sausages, cheese, fish, or seafood). To prevent germs from entering your food, before filling, you should rinse containers or re-used bags with hot water (at least up to 80°C). Check

first, whether the container or bag will tolerate the desired high temperature.

• Some types of food contain aromas and colours that infuse plastics and cause persistent odours and discolouration (e.g. red cabbage, capsicum, onion, garlic, some types of cheese or sausages). Before re-utilisation of bags and containers, you should check whether any odours of the recently stored food persist within the bags or containers.
• To preserve foods safely, it is important to maintain low temperatures. You can significantly reduce the growth of microorganisms at temperatures of 4°C or below. Freezing at -17°C does not kill microorganisms, but stops them from growing. For long-term storage, always freeze perishable foods that have been vacuum packaged.
• Food packed in bags may be placed in the freezer without hesitation. However, the foil material may get damaged by handling the items within the freezer. When using vacuum containers, please keep in mind that some types of plastics will get brittle under low temperature, thus bursting when under low pressure.

GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING FOOD

• Always check your food for perfect condition, before sealing and again before consumption.
• Vegetables need to be blanched to stop the enzyme reaction causing loss in quality. Finally, dab dry the vegetables via a kitchen towel before vacuum packaging.
• Some vegetables (broccoli, sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, turnips) naturally emit gases during storage. Therefore, even after blanching, they must be stored in the refrigerator or freezer and are not suited for vacuum packaging.
• Vacuum containers are perfectly suited for marinating food in a short time, because the micro-holes of the food are opened under low pressure, allowing pickle infusion very quickly. Using the container function, run cycles of evacuating and ventilating the container. Allow for 10-20 minutes per cycle.

GETTING THE BEST SEAL

• For sealing bags or vacuum containers with powders inside, you may place a suited piece of kitchen towel onto the powder. This may stop the powder from being swirled up during evacuating.

• The upper rim of the bags must be completely clean and dry for getting a good seal. If you find it difficulty to keep the rim clean during filling, simply fold the rim back outwards during filling.

• Do not overfill the bag. When sealing flat objects, always leave at least 5 cm (2 inches) of free space on top of the bag material to enable evacuation and sealing. With large objects, it is better to leave at least 8 cm (2.5 inches) of free space above the objects. When using vacuum containers, leave at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) of free space above the food.

• When vacuum sealing sharp-edged objects (e.g. bones, spaghetti), protect the bag from punctures. For this you may wrap the objects in paper towel. Alternatively use a vacuum container.
• Pre-freeze delicate food that will be stored in the freezer after vacuum sealing. This way the food will not be mashed during evacuation and liquids (e.g. juices) will not be sucked out so easily. Food containing a lot of liquid (e.g. steak sauces, fresh vegetables) may be freezed for an hour. This may stop the liquid from getting sucked into the vacuum pump.
• For vacuum sealing large objects, stretch the bag gently flat, while pushing it into the vacuum chamber. Additionally, always ensure that the sealing area of the foil is completely dry and clean. Wrinkles, liquids, and particles within the sealing area prevent airtight sealing.
• You may achieve even sealing results, when leaving the appliance cool down for approx. 20 seconds with the lid open after each sealing cycle.
• After various sealing cycles have been started in short time, decreasing the sealing time to 3 seconds is adequate for most types of foil.
• If in doubt, whether your bag is completely airtight, simply make a second seal.
• Do not vacuumize hot food! Due to the high temperature, large amounts of liquid may evaporate under low pressure, thus being sucked into the vacuum pump. This could damage the appliance. Additionally, the consistency of your food may the influence unpleasantly. Always leave your food cool down before vacuum sealing or simply seal the bags via the seal only function.
• Delicate objects may be sealed via the pulse function. Let the vacuum pump agitate until the bag nestles tightly against the food. Alternatively, use a vacuum container.
• To ensure best results, only use foils, bags, and vacuum containers recommended by the manufacturer.

BEFORE FIRST USE

WARNING – DO NOT let young children play with the appliance, or any part of it, or the packaging!

1. Unpack the appliance and all accessories carefully and check that no parts are damaged or missing (see: 'Knowing Your New Vacuum Sealer').
2. Carefully remove all shipping materials and promotional materials, but DO NOT remove the warning labels or model label. Especially ensure that there are no foreign objects (e.g. packaging) under the lid of the appliance.
3. Before first use and after a longer period of storage, clean the appliance (see: 'Care and Cleaning').

CAUTION – Do not attempt to open the lid with violence!

OPERATION

WARNING – Risk of Suffocation! DO NOT let young children play with the packaging material (foils and bags) and/or evacuated containers and bottles. Always ensure that the appliance and all its parts, accessories, and consumables are out of reach of young children!

Risk of Implosion! Evacuated containers must always be handled with special care.

Risk of Explosion and Fire! DO NOT evacuate containers or bags containing any inflammable substances (e.g. spirits, organic solvents)! Under low pressure, large amounts of inflammable liquids vaporize and build an inflammable atmosphere causing risk of injuries by explosion and fire.

For sealing foils and bags, an electrically powered heating bar is used that will get hot during operation. Avoid touching the heating bar shortly after operation. Do not place any foreign objects on the heating bar. During operation do not place any clothes, napkins, or other foreign objects on or under the appliance.

IMPORTANT - The vacuum sealer is intended for evacuating and sealing the designated foils, bags and vacuum containers. Insufficient or damaged containers may burst (implode) when evacuated, leading to a high risk of injuries and damage due to splinters and splashes being hurled about. Before operation, always check the vacuum containers for any type of damage (e.g. cracks, distortions, or other defects). Insufficient foils and bags may damage the appliance and cause overheating and fire. Do not overfill the bags or vacuum containers to avoid damage to the appliance. Only use the power cord recommended by the manufacturer for connecting the appliance to the mains power supply.

Before starting a vacuum sealing function, ensure that the vacuum chamber and drip tray are completely empty. Always ensure that the vacuum pump will not suck in any liquids. If liquids are sucked in, immediately cancel the evacuation by pressing the STOP button to avoid risk of electric shock, overheating, and damage.

The appliance is equipped with an overheat protection device that will switch off the appliance automatically, when overheating occurs. In this case, unplug and wait 20 minutes with the lid left open, before attempting to re-activate the appliance again (see: 'Properties of Your New Vacuum Sealer / Overheat Protection'). However, you should not operate the appliance in continuous use. After each sealing cycle, make a break of approx. 20 seconds, before starting the next sealing cycle.

CAUTION – Do not attempt to open the lid with violence. During operation, the appliance locks the lid to the base automatically. Before opening the lid, always ensure that any previously started function is finished.

NOTE

You may cancel any running process at any time by pressing the STOP button. However, regularly the appliance stops operation automatically as soon as the selected function is complete.

Various useful tips for vacuumizing are given in chapter 'Important Tips for Vacuumizing'. When any problem occurs during operation, you will find help in chapter 'Solving Problems'.

CAUTION – Before starting a vacuum sealing session, always ensure that the drip tray in the vacuum chamber is completely empty to avoid that any liquids or powders will be sucked into the vacuum pump and damage the vacuum pump. Do not operate the appliance without the drip tray.

1. Open the lid and take the drip tray out of the vacuum chamber. Remove any residues of liquids or powders in the drip tray. If required, wash the drip tray in warm dishwater. Then dry the drip tray thoroughly (see: 'Care and Cleaning').
2. Replace the drip tray into the vacuum chamber.

SEALING FOILS

Using the seal only button, you can seal foils without using the vacuum function. The seal only function is useful for testing out the correct sealing time suitable for the

brand of foil material, you are using. Additionally, via this function you can make your own bags of individual size. For making your own bags, proceed according to the following instructions. Operate the appliance in an equivalent manner to seal an already prepared bag under normal pressure.

IMPORTANT - The sealing time is a crucial parameter for getting an airtight sealing. For your first attempts, or when using foils of another manufacturer, you should make some tests first. The sealing must be smooth, even and tear-proof all over without melted areas at the rim of the sealing area. Adapt the sealing time accordingly.

NOTE

To get an airtight sealing, the foil must be clean, dry, and without wrinkles in the sealing area.

NOTE

If you wish to seal very large items, you should leave up to 8 cm (3 inches) of free space at one end of the foil. This way, it may be easier to get all wrinkles out of the top of the bag, when placing the bag onto the heating bar.

1. From the bag material (foil tube) measure out a sufficient length to hold the items to be packed, with additional 5 cm (2 inches) of free space on top and at the bottom. Using a sharp knife or a pair of scissors, cut the desired bag length. It is crucial to cut in a straight line.
2. Place the appliance onto a suitable surface and insert the small plug of the power cord into the power socket of the appliance first, then insert the power plug into a suitable wall power outlet.
3. Open the lid and push the rim of the bag onto the heating bar. Ensure to spread out the foil smooth on the heating bar and without any folds and gaps. Close the lid.
4. Touch the stop button to switch on the appliance. The display areas illuminate, showing the default sealing time and vacuum time.
5. Touch the arrow buttons for setting the desired sealing time shown on the left display area. There is no need for setting the vacuum time, because this setting will be ignored.
6. With the desired sealing time on the display, touch the seal only button . The appliance closes the lid firmly and starts the sealing process. The remaining sealing time is shown in a count-down.
7. Wait for some seconds, after the sealing time elapsed. When the recently set sealing time is displayed again, the appliance releases the lid automatically.

IMPORTANT - Immediately after sealing, the heating bar will be hot. Avoid touching the heating bar with your skin or any heat-sensitive object. Before starting operation again, you should leave the appliance cool down for some seconds. Do not leave the appliance connected to the power supply when it is not in use.

1. Open the lid and remove the prepared bag. Ensure that the seal is even and airtight, before filling the bag.
2. After making a break of approx. 20 seconds, you may seal another foil or filled bag, starting with step 5.
3. If you do not wish to use the appliance once more, hold your finger for approx. 3 seconds on the stop button for switching off the appliance. Then unplug the appliance from the mains power supply. Do not leave the appliance connected to the power supply, when it is not in use.

SELECTING THE TYPE OF FOOD

You are selecting the type of food to be vacuum sealed by starting the procedure via the appropriate function (see below: 'Vacuum Sealing a Bag').

• Use the dry food button for food or any other solid objects almost without liquid or powder.
• Select the moist food button for moist or juicy food and for powders. The moist food function operates the vacuum pump with reduced power. This will adapt the evacuating process to the consistency of your food, avoiding that liquids and powders are sucked out of the bag or container so easily.

NOTE

Adjust the vacuum time accordingly, before starting these functions.

VACUUM SEALING A BAG

Using the dry food function or moist food function, your bags will be evacuated before sealing. While reducing the pressure, the foil of the bag will get close-fitted to the items inside the bag.

IMPORTANT - Ensure to keep the top rim of the bag clean and dry. Particles and moisture at the area of the seal prevent getting an airtight sealing. If required, you should determine the optimum sealing time via the seal only function (see: 'Sealing Foils').

1. Choose a bag of sufficient size (see also: 'Sealing Foils'). At least 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) of free space must be left between the contents and the top of the bag.

Check that the bag is airtight, before filling it. While inserting the items to be sealed into the bag, ensure that the top of the bag will be left dry and clean.

1. Place the appliance onto a suitable surface and first connect the small plug of the power cord to the power socket of the appliance, then connect the power plug to an appropriate wall power outlet.
2. Open the lid. Before starting a vacuum sealing session, ensure that the vacuum chamber and drip tray are completely empty (see: 'Emptying the Drip Tray').
3. Ensuring that the foil of the bag is spread out smooth and without folds and gaps, push the upper rim of the bag onto the heating bar and vacuum gasket. It is crucial that the rim of the bag is positioned completely in the drip tray.
4. Close the lid. The bag should be clamped between lid and base of the appliance.
5. Touch the stop button for switching on the appliance. The defaults of the sealing time and vacuum time are shown on the display areas.
6. If required, adjust the sealing time (left display area) and/or the vacuum time (right display area). For this, touch the arrow buttons □ or □ at the right side of the appropriate display area.
7. For bags filled with dry food or solid items, touch the dry food button .
8. For bags filled with moist food or powder, touch the moist food button. When using this function, liquids and powders will not be sucked out of the bag so easily.

When a function is selected, the vacuum pump starts operation, sucking the air out of the bag. The vacuum time is counted down to zero. Immediately thereafter, the bag is sealed and the sealing time is counted down.

IMPORTANT - While the vacuum pump is working, you may stop evacuation and start sealing at any time by touching the seal only button. Use this feature to protect the contents of the bag, if it is going to get mashed by low pressure. When any liquid or powder starts getting sucked into the vacuum pump, immediately press the stop button, for terminating the entire process. The bag will not be sealed. In most cases it is useless, attempting to seal the bag, when liquid or powder has been sucked into the area of the seal, because liquids and powder within the sealing area would prevent any airtight sealing.

IMPORTANT - After the sealing process is finished, the heating bar may be hot. Avoid touching the heating bar with your skin or any heat-sensitive object. Leave the appliance cool down for approx. 20 seconds after each sealing process.

1. Wait until the recently used sealing time and vacuum time are shown on the dis-

play areas again and the hissing noise of the air flowing back into the vacuum chamber is heard. Then open the lid and remove the sealed bag.

1. If required, before sealing another bag, check the trip dray for any residues that had been sucked in (see: 'Emptying the Drip Tray'). If you wish to vacuum seal another bag, wait some seconds, before starting again with step 3.
2. If you do not wish to use the appliance once more, hold your finger on the stop button for approx. 3 seconds. Then unplug the appliance from the mains power supply.
3. After usage, clean the appliance (see: 'Care and Cleaning').

IMPORTANT - Do not leave the appliance connected to the power supply when it is not in use.

Via the pulse button – the low pressure within the bag can be controlled manually. This may help to protect delicate objects within the bag from being crushed and liquids and powders from being sucked out of the bag.

IMPORTANT - Ensure to keep the top rim of the bag clean and dry. Particles and moisture at the area of the seal prevent getting an airtight sealing. If required, you should determine the optimum sealing time via the seal only function (see: 'Sealing Foils').

1. Choose a bag of sufficient size (see also: 'Sealing Foils'). At least 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) of free space must be left between the contents and the top of the bag. Check that the bag is airtight, before filling it. While inserting the items to be sealed into the bag, ensure that the sealing area of the bag will be left dry and clean.
2. Place the appliance onto a suitable surface and first connect the small plug of the power cord to the power socket of the appliance, then connect the power plug to an appropriate wall power outlet.
3. Open the lid. Before starting any vacuum sealing session, ensure that the vacuum chamber and drip tray are completely empty (see: 'Emptying the Drip Tray').
4. Ensuring that the foil of the bag is spread out smooth and without folds and gaps, push the upper rim of the bag onto the heating bar and vacuum gasket. It is crucial that the rim of the bag is positioned completely in the drip tray.
5. Close the lid. The bag should be clamped between lid and base of the appliance.

6. Touch the stop button for switching on the appliance. The defaults of the sealing time and vacuum time are shown on the display areas.

7. If required, adjust the sealing time (left display area). For this, touch the arrow buttons at the right side of the left display area. The vacuum time will be ignored.

NOTE

There is no need to set vacuum time, because you are going to control the vacuum pump manually. The vacuum pump will be working, as long as you hold your finger on the pulse button. When releasing the pulse button, the evacuating process stops at once without ventilating the vacuum chamber. You may operate the vacuum pump continuously, until the desired low pressure is reached or operate the vacuum pump in short pulses.

1. Hold the pulse button pressed, for operating the vacuum pump. Release the pulse button to stop operation. If required, repeat this procedure several times. As long as the pulse button is pressed, the vacuum pump operates, sucking the air out of the bag.

IMPORTANT - When any liquid or powder starts getting sucked in, immediately release the pulse button. Then press the stop button, for terminating the entire process. The bag will not be sealed. In most cases it is useless, attempting to seal the bag, when liquid or powder has been sucked into the area of the seal, because liquids and powder within the sealing area would prevent any airtight sealing.

IMPORTANT - After the sealing process is finished, the heating bar may be hot. Avoid touching the heating bar with your skin or any heat-sensitive object. Leave the appliance cool down for approx. 20 seconds after each sealing process.

NOTE

The appliance stops pumping and seals the bag automatically, when the maximum low pressure is reached.

1. With the desired low pressure reached, release the pulse button and touch the seal only button. The sealing process starts and the selected sealing time is counted down. When the sealing time reaches zero, the appliance ventilates the vacuum chamber with a hissing noise and releases the lid automatically.
2. Open the lid and remove the sealed bag. If you wish to vacuum seal another bag, wait some seconds, before starting again with step 3.
3. If you do not wish to use the appliance once more, hold your finger on the stop button for approx. 3 seconds for switching off the appliance. Then unplug the appliance from the mains power supply.
4. After usage, clean the appliance (see: 'Care and Cleaning').

IMPORTANT - Do not leave the appliance connected to the power supply when it is not in use.

EVACUATING A CONTAINER

Using the appliance, you may evacuate vacuum containers, designated for this purpose: boxes and bottles with suitable lids and tops.

WARNING – Only use the designated vacuum containers for vacuum packaging. Unsulted containers could implode during evacuation or thereafter, with splinters and splashes being hurled about. Always check the container and container lid for proper condition before evacuation. There may be no cracks, distortions or worn out seals. No parts of plastic containers may be brittle or friable. Handle evacuated containers with special care to avoid damage and injuries due to implosion. Do not heat any evacuated and/or containers closed airtight. Always ventilate the container, before opening the lid.

NOTE

Always remove the container lid completely, before heating food within the vacuum container. Before heating, ensure that the container is sufficiently heat-resistant. Do not heat vacuum containers directly on the range or in the oven. It is best to use a bain-marie (pot with hot water). Microwave-resistant containers may be heated in a microwave oven with the lid open.

NOTE

The designated vacuum hose may not fit to the lid of vacuum containers being sold on the market but not recommended by the manufacturer. Before operation, check whether your container is suited for usage with the appliance.

NOTE

To prevent germs from getting into your food, it is good advice to sterilize the container and lid before filling in food. For this, you may rinse the container using hot water (at least 80^irc C). However, ensure that the container will tolerate the high temperature. After sterilization, do not wipe the container but leave it dry naturally on a clean surface. When wiping with a cloth, germs could get onto the surfaces of the container again.

1. Ensure that the container and container lid are undamaged, airtight and completely clean and dry.

2. Fill your food into the container, leaving at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) of free space between your food and the rim of the container. Ensure keeping the rim of the container and container lid clean and dry. Close the container with the container lid.

3. Place the appliance onto a suitable surface. Connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum port of the appliance. Connect the small plug of the power cord to the power socket at the side of the appliance. Insert the power plug into a suitable wall power outlet. Close the lid of the appliance.
4. Open the lid of the appliance and check that the drip tray is completely empty (see: 'Emptying the Drip Tray'). Close the lid of the appliance.
5. Connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum port of the container lid. Press the vacuum hose down firmly to ensure a tight fit. With a manually adjustable pressure valve at the container lid, ensure that the valve is in the open position. Otherwise, the container cannot be evacuated.
6. Shortly touch the stop button to switch on the appliance. The display areas illuminate, showing the preset sealing time and vacuum time. However, these values will be ignored, when using the container function. There is no use in making any settings.
7. Touch the container button for starting the evacuation. The vacuum pump starts operation and will be working until the pre-defined low pressure is reached. Thereafter, the vacuum pump stops automatically.
8. With a manually operated pressure valve at the container lid, close the pressure valve. Other types of pressure valves (check valves) close automatically.

NOTE

You may cancel the process at any time by pressing the stop button. The appliance will stop operation at once and ventilate the vacuum port. However, containers equipped with a check valve will keep the pressure already reached. If you wish to stop evacuation at the pressure already reached when using containers with a manually operated pressure valve, simply shut the pressure valve at the lid of the container. The appliance stops operation automatically.

WARNING – After operation, the interior of the container is under low pressure (vacuum). Even little damages of the container or improper treatment may cause implosion of evacuated containers. Always handle any evacuated containers with special care to avoid injuries and damage due to splinters and splashes being hurled about. Do not expose evacuated containers to heat, mechanical or thermal shocks, or direct sunlight.

1. Carefully remove the vacuum hose from the container.
2. If you wish to evacuate another container, wait approx. 20 seconds before operating the appliance again. Then repeat the procedure beginning with step 5. Always store evacuated containers where they are protected from mechanical or thermal shock and direct sunlight.
3. Do not leave the appliance connected to the power supply when it is not in use. Switch off the appliance by holding the stop button pressed for approx. 3 seconds. Then unplug the power cord from the mains power supply. Remove the vacuum hose from the appliance.
4. After operation, clean the appliance (see: 'Care and Cleaning').

SOLVING PROBLEMS

If any problems occur during operation, you will find solutions in this section.

Problem Possible Reasons The Easy Solution
Bags are not sealed; the vacuum pump does not work.	The appliance is not live. Ensure that the power cable is undamaged and plugged in correctly at the power socket of the appliance and at a suited mains power supply (see: ‘Technical Specifications’). By connecting a lamp, ensure that the mains power outlet is live.
	The power cord is damaged.	Replace the power cord. Get in contact with your vendor.Do not attempt to repair the power cord!
	The overheat protection is active.	Unplug the appliance and leave the appliance cool down with the lid open for approx. 20 minutes. Then try again.
You cannot close the lid correctly.	The drip tray is not inserted correctly.	The drip tray must slide completely into the vacuum chamber and may not stick out. Turn the drip tray by 180° and try again. Ensure that the vacuum chamber is completely clean. There may be no objects or pollutions within the vacuum chamber.
	Some items within the bag get clamped between the lid and base of the appliance.	Do not overfill the bags. When vacuum sealing large items, leave some more free space at the top of the bag. If required, remove some parts from the bag.

Problem Possible Reasons The Easy Solution

The vacuum pump is working but the bag is not evacuated OR the air flows back into the bag OR the bag is not sealed.	The bag is not positioned correctly.	The upper rim of the bag must reach into the drip tray completely. Additionally, ensure that the foil of the bag lays even and smooth without any folds or gaps on the heating bar and vacuum gasket.
	You are using the wrong foil material.	Bags for vacuum sealing are made of a specialized foil type with a somewhat uneven surface at the inner side. Any other type of foil cannot be evacuated, though it may be suitable for foil sealing appliances.
	The sealing time is too short or too long.	Adapt the sealing time to the used foil material (see: 'Sealing Foils').
	The appliance is too hot. The foil is melted.	Switch off the appliance (pressing the stop button for 3 seconds). Leave the appliance cool down for approx. 20 minutes with the lid open. Reduce the sealing time after performing various sealing cycles (see: 'Sealing Foils').
	The lid is not closed correctly.	For sealing and vacuum sealing bags, the lid of the appliance must be closed completely. Ensure that there is no obstacle blocking the lid (e.g. the content of the bag). If required, remove some items from the bag. Do not overfill the bags.
	Particles and/or liquid are in the area of the sealing.	For getting an air-tight seal, the top of the bag must be absolutely clean and dry. Cut off the upper rim and wipe the top of the bag clean and dry. Then try again. If required, remove some items from the bag for getting some more free space for the seal. Additionally, this may help avoiding that liquids and powders are sucked out. Very moist food may be placed into the freezer (approx. for 1 hour). Place a folded piece of kitchen towel onto the food for sucking off liquids. Start the appliance via the moist food button or use the pulse function.
	The bag is not airtight. Use another bag. You may try to reseal the bottom of the bag.
	Parts of the contents in the bag perforate the bag during evacuation.	Remove sharp-edged items (e.g. bones) from the bag or turn the edges inwards. Wrap sharp-edged items in kitchen towel. Use an new bag. It may be better to use a vacuum container.

Problem Possible Reasons The Easy Solution

	You attempt to seal liquids or very moist or hot food. Too much evaporated liquid prevents the reduction of pressure.	Always leave hot food cool down to room temperature before vacuum sealing. Cut off the upper rim and wipe the top of the bag clean and dry, before trying again. It may help to remove some food from the bag, thus leaving some more free space on top of the bag. This way, liquids and powders will not be sucked out so easily. Very moist food may be placed into the freezer (approx. for 1 hour), before vacuum sealing. Place a folded piece of kitchen towel onto the food for sucking off liquids. Start the appliance via the moist food button or use the pulse function.
	The vacuum gaskets on the lid and base of the appliance are polluted, worn out, or damaged.	Carefully clean the vacuum gaskets via a soft damp cloth. For this, carefully dab the vacuum gaskets. Do not rub! Ensure that the vacuum gaskets are placed correctly around the vacuum chamber. If the problem persists, send the appliance to an authorized Service centre for examination and repair.
The bag or foil melts or is ripped at the seal.	You have used improper foils or bags.	Only use foils and bags suitable for vacuum sealers and/or foil sealing appliances.
	The sealing time is too long.	Reduce the sealing time.
	The heating bar is too hot during the sealing process.	After each sealing process, wait approx. 20 seconds with the lid open, before starting the next sealing cycle.
	The appliance may be overheated.	Switch off (pressing the stop button) and unplug the appliance and leave the appliance cool down for approx. 20 minutes.
The container is not evacuated.	The vacuum hose is not connected properly.	Ensure that the correct end of the vacuum hose is pushed properly onto the vacuum port of the appliance. Ensure that the connection of the vacuum hose to the vacuum port of the container lid is airtight.
	The vacuum hose is blocked or damaged.	You may try to clear the vacuum hose by blowing out the obstacle. If this is not successful, contact your vendor for replacement.
	The seals of the vacuum container are not airtight.	Ensure that the lid seal of the container and the rim of the container and container lid are completely clean and dry, before vacuum sealing. Ensure that the sealing area is not brittle or worn. If required, replace the seal. Use another container.
Problem Possible Reasons The Easy Solution
	The vacuum container is damaged.	Ensure that the vacuum container is completely undamaged and without any friable areas, cracks, scratches and deformation. If in doubt, use another container.Do not use vacuum containers any more for vacuum sealing, when they are torn, melted, brittle, or damaged in any other way!
After some time of storage, the container or bag is filled with gas again.	The food sealed is not suited for vacuum packaging.	Some types of food produce gases during storage. These types of food are not suited for vacuum sealing (see: 'Important Tips for Vacuum Sealing').
	The food has gone bad.	Perishable food produces gases when going bad.In any case,discard the food!
	The sealing area of the container or bag has not been absolutely clean and dry.	Before vacuum sealing, ensure that the sealing areas of the vacuum container or bag are undamaged and completely clean and dry. When the food is still in perfect condition, you should consume it in time. Some types of dry food may be vacuum sealed again.
	The vacuum container or bag is damaged.	When the food is still in perfect condition, you should consume it in time. Some types of dry food may be vacuum sealed again. Replace the sealing gasket of the vacuum container, when it is brittle, scratched, broken or worn. Ensure that the bag or vacuum container is completely undamaged. There may be no perforations, cracks, or deformations. If in doubt, use another bag or vacuum container. Handle vacuumized bags with care to avoid perforating the foil. This holds especially, when freezing the bag. Protect vacuum containers and bags from excessive mechanical or thermal stress and direct sunlight. Do not place any heavy or sharp-edged objects on the bags or vacuum containers, even when they are not vacuumized.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING – Ensure that the appliance, the vacuum containers, and the foils and bags are always out of reach of young children. Always unplug the power cord from the mains power supply and remove the small plug from the power socket of the appliance, before cleaning the appliance. Do not touch the heating bar or sealing bar shortly after operation. Do not spill or pour any liquids on or into the appliance or power cord. Do not immerse the appliance or any part of it in water or any other liquid. Do not place the appliance or power cord on wet surfaces to avoid risk of electric shock.

Do not place the appliance or any part of it in an automatic dishwasher.

Do not use any hard or sharp-edged objects, corrosive chemicals, disinfectants, abrasive cleaners, or metal scouring pads for cleaning the appliance or any part of it. Clean the appliance immediately after each use to avoid that residues of food will stick to the heating bar, burn-in, or carbonize on the heating bar, or dry on the interior of the vacuum chamber. Do not poke or scratch with any foreign objects in the appliance, the power socket, or vacuum port. Special care is required when cleaning the vacuum gaskets, heating bar, and sealing bar. Do not use violence.

When disconnecting the power cord or vacuum hose, do not pull the cord or hose, but always grasp the plugs.

1. Unplug the power plug from the mains power supply, and then remove the smaller plug from the power socket of the appliance. If required, remove the vacuum hose. Always grasp the plugs for removing the power cord and vacuum hose.

2. If required, clean the power cord and vacuum hose using a soft, slightly damp cloth. Particles and liquids within the vacuum hose may be blown out.

IMPORTANT - There is no way to clear the interior of the vacuum hose, if you cannot blow out liquids or particles clogging the interior. In this case, replace the vacuum hose by the designated spare part, recommended by the manufacturer. Please, contact your vendor.

IMPORTANT - Special care is required, when cleaning the interior of the appliance (sealing bar, vacuum gaskets, heating bar, vacuum chamber). Do not rub on the vacuum gaskets to avoid damage. If required, carefully dab the vacuum gaskets. Ensure not to spill or drip water or any liquids on or in the appliance. There are small intake openings within the vacuum chamber. Ensure that liquids do not run into these openings. Pull out the drip tray from the vacuum chamber ensuring that liquids within the drip tray will not be spilled into the vacuum chamber. Wash the drip tray in warm dishwater. Then wipe dry thoroughly.

1. Carefully, remove any residues in the vacuum chamber via a soft damp cloth. If required, clean the vacuum gaskets by dabbing with a soft damp cloth.
2. Wipe the heating bar and sealing bar with a soft cloth, moistened with warm dishwater.
3. Then dry via a soft dry cloth. Do not rub on the vacuum gaskets, but carefully dab dry the vacuum gaskets.
4. With the lid left open, let all parts dry naturally for approx. 1/2 hour out of reach of young children.
5. Replace the drip tray. Leave the lid open, when the appliance is not in use.
6. For storage, follow the instructions given in the next section 'Storage'.

STORAGE

⚠ WARNING – Always unplug the appliance from the mains power supply to avoid hazards due to overheating, fire, and electricity. For this, do not pull the power cord but grasp the plug. Power cords may never be knotted, twisted, pulled, strained or squeezed.

Before storage, empty the drip tray and clean the appliance (see: 'Care and Cleaning').

Ensure to store the appliance and all its parts and accessories (power cord, vacuum hose) where it is clean, dry and safe from frost, direct sunlight, sharp edges, and inadmissible strain (e.g. electric or mechanical shock, fall down/over, high temperature, direct sunlight) and where they are out of reach of young children and animals. Do not place any hard or heavy objects on or in the appliance or any part of it.

Keep the lid open during storage. If required, you may lay a soft fluff-free cloth folded to a thick roll between the lid and base of the appliance for leaving the lid slightly open.

NOTES FOR DISPOSAL

Dispose of the appliance and packaging must be effected in accordance with the corresponding local regulations and requirements for electrical appliances and packaging. Please contact your local disposal company.

Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills, dumps, or refuse incineration, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater or can be emitted into air, thus getting into the food chain, and damaging your health and well-being as well as poisoning flora and fauna. When replacing old appliances with new once, the vendor is legally obligated to take back your old appliance for disposal at least for free of charge.

INFORMATION AND SERVICE

Please check www.gastroback.de for further information.

For technical support, please contact Gastroback Customer Care Center by phone: [phone] or e-mail [e-mail].

Please refer to our home page for a copy of these operating instructions in pdf format.

WARRANTY

We guarantee that all our products are free of defects at the time of purchase. Any demonstrable manufacturing or material defects will be to the exclusion of any further claim and within 2 years after purchasing the appliance free of charge repaired or substituted. There is no warranty claim of the purchaser, if the damage or defect of the appliance is caused by inappropriate treatment, over loading, or installation mistakes. The warranty claim expires, if there is any technical interference of a third party without a written agreement.

The purchaser has to present the sales slip in assertion-of-claim and has to bear all charges of costs and risk of the transport. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar environments such as:

• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working places;
• Farm houses;
• by clients in bed and breakfast type environments, hotels, motels and similar environments.

Note

Customers from Germany and Austria: For repair and service, please send Gastroback products to the following address:

Gastroback GmbH, Gewerbestr. 20, D-21279 Hollenstedt, Germany.

Please agree that we cannot bear the charge of receipt.

Submission of appliances: Please ensure packing the appliance ready for shipment without accessories. Add the sales slip and a short fault description. The processing time after receipt of the defective appliance will be approx. 2 weeks; we will inform you automatically. After the warranty period, please send defective appliances to the given address. You will get a free quotation and, thereafter, can decide, whether we shall repair the appliance to the costs possibly accrued, send back the defective appliance for free of charge, or dispose of the appliance for free of charge.

The appliance is intended for household use only and NOT suited for commercial, industrial or trade usage. Do not attempt to use this appliance in any other way or for any other purpose than the intended use, described in these instructions. Any other use is regarded as unintended use or misuse, and can cause severe injuries or damage. There is no warranty claim of the purchaser if any injuries or damages are caused by unintended use.

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