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

USER MANUAL PCVK 1015 PROFICOOK

• Theapplianceisdesignedexclusivelyforprivate use and for the envisaged purpose. This appli- ance 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 appli- ance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.

• Whencleaningorputtingitaway,switchoffthe 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.

• Donot operate the machine without supervi- sion. If you leave the room you should always turn the device off. Remove the plug from the socket.

• Thedeviceandthemainsleadhavetobe checked regularly for signs of damage. If dam- age is found the device must not be used.

• Donottrytorepairtheapplianceonyourown. 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.

• Useonlyoriginalspareparts.

• Paycarefulattentiontothefollowing“Special Safety Instructions”. Symbols in these Instructions for Use Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instruc- tions in order to avoid accidents and prevent dam- age to the machine:

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.

NOTE: This highlights tips and information. Children and Frail Individuals

• Inordertoensureyourchildren’ssafety,please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polysty- rene etc.) out of their reach. WARNING! Don’t let small children play with foils for dan- ger of suffocation!

• Thisdeviceisnotintendedtobeusedbyindi- viduals (including children) who have restricted physical, sensory or mental abilities and/or insufficient knowledge and/or experience, un- less they are supervised by an individual who is responsible for their safety or have received instructions on how to use the device.43

• Childrenshouldbesupervisedatalltimesin order to ensure that they do not play with the device. Special Safety Instructions for this Machine Symbols on the product Ontheproductyouwillndsymbolsindicating 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. Onlyuseasdescribedinthisinstructionmanual. Do not use appliance for commercial purposes. Any other use is not intended and may cause mate- rial damage or even injuries. The supplier is not liable for damage caused by not intended use. Notes on Storing Food Vacuumsealing,i.e.vacuumingairoutofthe packaging, is a common method of prolonging the storage life of food. With the purchase of the PC-VK1015youhavechosenaproductthatallows for the fast and convenient use of airtight packag- ing. Due to oxygen in the air, food may easily loose 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, fresh- ness 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.

• Prolongthestoragelifeofthesealeditems. Wash your hands and clean the accessories beforehand.

• Thesealingbagshouldbeapprox.8cmlonger than the items to be sealed.

• Doyouhavelooseitems,suchasherbs,and wanttocutandre-sealthebag?Calculateextra material of approx. 2 cm.

• Calculateanotherextra5cm,ifyouwantto freeze the items afterwards, because aqueous liquids might expand when subjected to low temperature.

• Goodvacuum-sealingresultsrequiretheuseof wrap foil with texture, such as ribbed, honey- comb or diamond texture.

• Keeptheareaaroundthesealingseamdryand clean. Avoid creasing. The seam at these spots might otherwise become permeable!

• Theappliancefeaturesashort-time duty and needs to cool down one minute before sealing the next bag.

• Differentitems,suchasmeat,maycontainhu- midity. Place such items together with a kitchen paper towel inside the bag.

• Ifsharpedgesarelikelytodamagethebag (e.g. bones), wrap such items in kitchen paper beforehand.

• Liquidsinthebagmayonlybesealedbutnot vacuum-sealed, because liquid could be sucked in. For that, squeeze out the air first.

• Liquidscouldbesuckedinbythevacuum pump. When sealing liquids, use the SEAL function only.

• Oncefoodhasbeenpackaged,itistobefrozen or stored at a cool place.

• Usewaxedorgreaseproofpapertoseparate items that are likely to stick to each other when frozen.

• Placefood,thatistobefrozen,intothefreezer immediately after it has been packaged. If nec- essary, use shock-freeze function.

• Disposeofbagsthatwereusedforstoringraw 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 Vacuumsealer 10 Profi airtight bags of 22 x 30 cm 8 Profi airtight bags of 28 x 40 cm45 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.

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+SEALCANCELbutton 2 FOODbutton 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 Vacuumchamber

• Items 9, 10 and 11 for optional accessories only! Function of Controls

• Pressbuttonagaintocanceloperation(CAN- CEL). FOOD SelectMOISTorDRYfunction.SelectMOISTfor meat, as it contains a lot of meat juice. For a peeled apple, select DRY.

• WhenselectingMOISTfunction,thevacuum pump will be turned off during sealing.

• WhenselectingDRYfunction,thevacuumpump will also run during sealing operation. PUMP SelectNORMALorTURBOfunction.

• NORMALfunctionissuitableforsoft,pressure- sensitive items.

• DuringTURBOfunction,thevacuumpumppower will be increased. SEAL Foil will only be sealed.

• Usethisfunctionforliquidsor

• ifyouwanttosealwithoutvacuuming. Remarks Location Anti-slip and flat surfaces are suitable locations. Supply cord The supply cord is located at the bottom of the ap- pliance 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

220–240V~,50Hzgroundingreceptacle Operation To make a bag from bulky wrap foil Sealing wrap foil is also available as bulk stock.

• Inorderfortheairtobevacuumedwell,the wrap foil must contain a special texture! This may be a ribbed, honeycomb or diamond texture.

• PleasealsorefertoguresAtoD.46 In order to make a bag from the bulk stock, proceed as follows.

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.

1. Place the items in the bag.

2. Place the open end of the bag inside the

vacuum chamber (14).

4. Close the top until it clicks into place.

5. UsetheFOODand/orPUMPbuttonstoselecta

function as desired.

6. PresstheVACUUM+SEALCANCELbutton.

After approx. 12 seconds the red light of the but- ton turns off and the operation is completed.

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

• Allowtheappliancetocooldownfor5minutes prior to storage. Cleaning

• Disconnectfrommainspowersupplybefore cleaning. Wait until the appliance has cooled down completely.

• Donotsubmergetheapplianceintowater. This may lead to electric shock or fire CAUTION:

• Donotuseawirebrushorotherabrasive utensils for cleaning.

• Donotuseaggressiveorabrasivecleaning agents. The enclosure may be wiped from inside and out- side using a slightly damp cloth. Storage

• Cleantheapplianceasdescribed.

• Werecommendstoringtheapplianceinthe original packaging if you do not use it for an extended period of time.