PCVK 1015 - Vacuum packaging machines PROFICOOK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PCVK 1015 PROFICOOK

PROFI JGCOOK SEAL

Vakuumierer PC-VK 1015

Pièces incluses ....24

Location of Controls ....3

Figures A to H 4

General Safety Instructions 42

Special Safety Instructions for this Machine .....43

Notes on Storing Food 43

Supplied parts 44

Unpacking the Appliance 45

Description of the Parts 45

Function of Controls 45

Remarks 45

Operation....45

Cleaning 46

Storage 46

Troubleshooting 47

Technical Data....47

Disposal - Meaning of the

"Wheelie Bin" Symbol 47

General Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal packing. If you give this device to other people, please also pass on the operating instructions.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fit for commercial use.
  Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid) and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands. If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.
• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull the plug itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories.

• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you leave the room you should always turn the device off. Remove the plug from the socket.

• The device and the mains lead have to be checked regularly for signs of damage. If damage is found the device must not be used.

• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure to danger, always have faulty cable be replaced only by the manufacturer, by our customer service or by qualified person and with a cable of the same type.
  • Use only original spare parts.
• Pay careful attention to the following "Special Safety Instructions".

Symbols in these Instructions for Use

Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the machine:

WARNING:

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possible injury risks.

CAUTION:

This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other objects.

i NOTE:

This highlights tips and information.

Children and Frail Individuals

- In order to ensure your children's safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.

WARNING!

Don't let small children play with foils for danger of suffocation!

- This device is not intended to be used by individuals (including children) who have restricted physical, sensory or mental abilities and/or insufficient knowledge and/or experience, unless they are supervised by an individual who is responsible for their safety or have received instructions on how to use the device.

- Children should be supervised at all times in order to ensure that they do not play with the device.

Special Safety Instructions for this Machine

Symbols on the product

On the product you will find symbols indicating warnings and information:

WARNING: Risk of burns!

During operation the sealing wire temperature is very high.

You will find this symbol in combination with the wording "CAUTION: HOT".

Intended use

This appliance is intended for vacuuming off air and for sealing textured plastic bags and wrap foil.

Only use as described in this instruction manual. Do not use appliance for commercial purposes.

Any other use is not intended and may cause material damage or even injuries.

The supplier is not liable for damage caused by not intended use.

Notes on Storing Food

Vacuum sealing, i.e. vacuuming air out of the packaging, is a common method of prolonging the storage life of food. With the purchase of the PC-VK 1015 you have chosen a product that allows for the fast and convenient use of airtight packaging.

Due to oxygen in the air, food may easily lose its fresh flavor and quality.

Airtight packaging accommodates for that. Approx. 90% of the air will be removed from the sealing bag. For that reason the storage life of vacuum-sealed food is prolonged five fold in comparison to traditional storage methods. Furthermore, freshness and flavor of the food are retained for a longer time.

That allows you to portion and pack a variety of food and ready meals as desired.

Even hard food, such as nuts or beans, as well as non-food items that need to be protected from humidity, may be sealed. Not to forget coins or silver jewelry, or clothes and matches for the next boat trip.

The following regulations and notes will help you, especially if you have never used a vacuum sealer before.

• Prolong the storage life of the sealed items. Wash your hands and clean the accessories beforehand.
• The sealing bag should be approx. 8 cm longer than the items to be sealed.
• Do you have loose items, such as herbs, and want to cut and re-seal the bag? Calculate extra material of approx. 2 cm.
• Calculate another extra 5 cm, if you want to freeze the items afterwards, because aqueous liquids might expand when subjected to low temperature.
• Good vacuum-sealing results require the use of wrap foil with texture, such as ribbed, honeycomb or diamond texture.
• Keep the area around the sealing seam dry and clean. Avoid creasing. The seam at these spots might otherwise become permeable!
• The appliance features a short-time duty and needs to cool down one minute before sealing the next bag.
• When peeled beforehand, fruits and vegetables last longer.

• Cabbage, such as broccoli and cauliflower, must be blanched beforehand, as they release gas when inside the packaging.

• Different items, such as meat, may contain humidity. Place such items together with a kitchen paper towel inside the bag.

• If sharp edges are likely to damage the bag (e.g. bones), wrap such items in kitchen paper beforehand.
• Liquids in the bag may only be sealed but not vacuum-sealed, because liquid could be sucked in. For that, squeeze out the air first.
• Liquids could be sucked in by the vacuum pump. When sealing liquids, use the SEAL function only.
• Once food has been packaged, it is to be frozen or stored at a cool place.
• Use waxed or greaseproof paper to separate items that are likely to stick to each other when frozen.
• Place food, that is to be frozen, into the freezer immediately after it has been packaged. If necessary, use shock-freeze function.
• Do you want to freeze liquid food, such as soup, in a vacuum bag? Freeze the liquid inside a bow. Then remove the bowl and seal the frozen item inside a bag.

• Do you want to re-open the bag again? Use scissors to cut along the sealing seam

• You may heat the bags in a pot. But do not exceed temperatures of 80°C.

• If you want to heat the bags inside the microwave, please note:

• Most liquids expand when being heated. Use a folk to pierce the bag beforehand.

• Place the bag into a microwave-safe bowl or container.
• Heat the bag, using a maximum of 50% microwave power.
• Only heat the bag to low or medium temperature.
• Never heat using grill or convection function.

- Dispose of bags that were used for storing raw meat, fish or greasy stuff. You may wash other bags by hand and re-use.

Bags are available in sizes of 22 x 30 cm or 28 x 40 cm.

Supplied parts

1 Vacuum sealer
10 Profi airtight bags of 22 x 30 cm
8 Profi airtight bags of 28 x 40 cm

Table – Standard preservation values

Storage Food		Storage temperature	Common storage Vacuum- sealed
Cooled	Raw meat 5±3°C 2 ~ 3	days 8 ~ 9 days
	Fresh fish or seafood 5	±3°C 1 ~ 3 days 4 ~ 5 days
	Cooked meat 5±3°C 4	~ 6 days 10 ~ 14 days
	Vegetables 5±3°C 3 ~	5 days 7 ~ 10 days
	Fruits 5±3°C 5 ~ 7 days	14 ~ 20 days
	Eggs 5±3°C 10 ~ 15 days	30 ~ 50 days
Frozen	Meat - 16 ~ - 20°C 3 ~	5 months	>12 months
	Fish/ Seafood	- 16 ~ - 20°C 3 ~ 5 months	>12 months

i NOTE:

The values in the table are for reference only. The actual storage life depends on the food quality.

Unpacking the Appliance

1. Take the appliance from its packaging.
2. Remove all packaging materials, such as film, filling material, cable ties and carton packaging.
3. Check the delivery scope for completeness.

i NOTE:

There might be dust or production residue on the appliance. Clean the appliance as described in chapter "Cleaning".

Description of the Parts

1 VACUUM+SEAL CANCEL button
2 FOOD button
3 PUMP button
4 LED
5 SEAL button
6 Lock
7 Sealing wire
8 Sealing
9* Compartment for optional pipe storage
10* Button (Pipe vacuum function)
11* Pipe connection
12 Release
13 Sealing
14 Vacuum chamber

* Items 9, 10 and 11 for optional accessories only!

Function of Controls

VACUUM+SEAL - CANCEL

• Vacuuming and sealing in one step.
- Press button again to cancel operation (CANCEL).

FOOD

Select MOIST or DRY function. Select MOIST for meat, as it contains a lot of meat juice. For a peeled apple, select DRY.

• When selecting MOIST function, the vacuum pump will be turned off during sealing.
• When selecting DRY function, the vacuum pump will also run during sealing operation.

PUMP

Select NORMAL or TURBO function.

• NORMAL function is suitable for soft, pressure-sensitive items.
• During TURBO function, the vacuum pump power will be increased.

SEAL

Foil will only be sealed.

• Use this function for liquids or
• if you want to seal without vacuuming.

Remarks

Location

Anti-slip and flat surfaces are suitable locations.

Supply cord

The supply cord is located at the bottom of the appliance inside a storage compartment. Please refer to "Location of Controls".

Electrical connection

1. Ensure that the mains power corresponds to the one of the appliance. Please refer to the specifications on the type label.
2. Connect the supply cord to a properly installed 220 - 240 V\~, 50 Hz grounding receptacle

Operation

To make a bag from bulky wrap foil

Sealing wrap foil is also available as bulk stock.

i NOTE:

• In order for the air to be vacuumed well, the wrap foil must contain a special texture! This may be a ribbed, honeycomb or diamond texture.
• Please also refer to figures A to D.

In order to make a bag from the bulk stock, proceed as follows.

1. Measure the desired length of the wrap foil.
2. Detach the wrap foil with a straight cut.
3. Fold the wrap foil at its middle.
4. Place the wrap foil on the front sealing (13) and close the top until it clicks into place.
5. Press the SEAL button. After approx. 5 seconds the blue light of the button will turn off and the seam is sealed.
6. Press the release (12) to open the top.
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 until you have made a bag from the wrap foil.

To vacuum and seal a bag

You may now package items in the previously made bag.

i NOTE:

• Please refer to figures E to H.
• Please also refer to the "Notes on Storing Food" and chapter "Function of controls".

• Bags with liquids are only to be sealed! Liquid could be sucked in. Only use SEAL function.

• Place the items in the bag.

• Place the open end of the bag inside the vacuum chamber (14).
• Avoid creasing! Smooth out the wrap foil above the sealing (13).
• Close the top until it clicks into place.
• Use the FOOD and/or PUMP buttons to select a function as desired.
• Press the VACUUM+SEAL CANCEL button. After approx. 12 seconds the red light of the button turns off and the operation is completed.

i NOTE:

Press VACUUM+SEAL CANCEL button to cancel an operation.

1. Press the release (12) to open the cover.

Finish operation

• Remove the plug from the receptacle.
• Allow the appliance to cool down for 5 minutes prior to storage.

Cleaning

WARNING:

• Disconnect from mains power supply before cleaning. Wait until the appliance has cooled down completely.
• Do not submerge the appliance into water. This may lead to electric shock or fire

CAUTION:

• Do not use a wire brush or other abrasive utensils for cleaning.
• Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents.

The enclosure may be wiped from inside and outside using a slightly damp cloth.

Storage

• Clean the appliance as described.
• We recommend storing the appliance in the original packaging if you do not use it for an extended period of time.
• Always keep the appliance at a well-ventilated and dry location, out of reach of children.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible cause Action
No function. The appliance	is not connected to the mains supply.	Check the receptacle using another appliance.
		Securely connect the mains plug.
		Check the main fuse of your home.
	The appliance is defect. Contact our customer service or any expert.
The bag is not airtight. There is creasing at the seam. Smoothen the wrap foil beforehand.
The bag will not be completely emptied.	There was too much air in the bag and could not be sucked out in the given time.	Squeeze out excessive air beforehand.
		Select TURBO function.
	The bag is damaged.	Use a new bag.

Technical Data

Model: PC-VK 1015

Power supply: 220-240 V \~ 50 Hz

Power consumption: 120 W

Protection class: ....II

Short time operation: 1 minute per cycle

Net weight: ....approx. 1.45 kg

Subject to change without prior notice!

This device complies with all current CE directives, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage directive and is manufactured according to the latest safety regulations.

Disposal - Meaning of the "Wheelie Bin" Symbol

Take care of our environment, do not dispose of electrical appliances via the household waste.

Dispose of obsolete or defective electrical appliances via municipal collection points.

Please help to avoid potential environmental and health impacts through improper waste disposal.

You contribute to recycling and other forms of utilization of old electric and electronic appliances.

Your municipality provides you with information about collecting points.

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