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USER MANUAL VTUSC6 VELLEMAN

To all residents of the European Union

Important environmental information about this product

This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm the environment.

Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized company for recycling.

This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service.

Respect the local environmental rules.

If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.

Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer.

The ultrasonic cleaner generates numerous micro bubbles which will clean hard-to-reach places.

Together with some detergent, this is a very effective way to clean jewellery, dentures, eyeglasses, printer heads, etc.

2. Safet y Instructions

Keep the device away from children and unauthorised users.

Always disconnect mains power when the device is not in use or when servicing or maintenance activities are performed. Handle the power cord by the plug only. Never touch the plug with wet hands.

Risk of electroshock when opening the housing. Touching live wires can cause life-threatening electroshocks. Do not open the housing yourself. Have the device repaired by qualified personnel.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. Refer to an authorized dealer for service and/or spare parts.

3. General Guidelines

Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.

Indoor use only. Keep this device away from dust and extreme heat. Do not cover the ventilation slots.

Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the device.

Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it.
- All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.
- Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the warranty.
- Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
- Remove the water from the tank after each use to prevent corrosion.
- Make sure that the available voltage does not exceed the voltage stated in the specifications of this manual.
- Never operate the device without water in the tank. Do not use abrasive or chemical solutions.
- Never operate the device for more than one hour at a time.
- Put the device on a flat surface and keep the area around it clean and dry.
- Do not crimp the power cord ard protect it against damage. Have an authorised dealer replace it if necessary.
- Preferable connect the device to a circuit that contains a RCD (residual current device) with a tripping current of no more than 30mA .
- Nor Velleman nor its dealers can be held responsible for any damage (extraordinary, incidental or indirect) – of any nature (financial, physical...) arising from the possession, use or failure of this product.

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ITEMS NOT SUITABLE FOR ULTRASONIC CLEANING
Soft jewellery: pearls, emerald, ivory, coral, agate, sea turtle shells etc...	As these items are soft, scratching may occur during the cleaning process.
Welded, plated, glued items	Ultrasonic cleaning may increase the gaps inside welded joints, plated coating or glue which may lead to breaking loose.
Watches: unless diving watches with depth rating over 50m (150 ft)	The strong penetration capabilities of the ultrasonic waves may cause water to penetrate weaker sealed watches.
Other: glass, ceramic, camera filters with known cracks	Crack size may be increased by the ultrasonic waves.

4. Features

for cleaning of: jewellery, dentures, eyeglasses, electric shaver heads, CDs/VCDs/DVDs etc.
2 colour LED display: 1 to 30 minute timer, 5 temperature settings, working status indicators
cooling fan
- two ceramic heaters
- overheating protection

5. Working principle

The principle behind ultrasonic cleaning is cavitation.

When the ultrasonic cleaner is switched on, 3-dimensional sound waves of alternating positive and negative pressure are generated and transmitted into the water in the tank. These sound waves created micron-sized bubbles that grow and build up energy during negative pressure and implode at a very high speed during positive pressure (43,000 times per second). These

implosions of high energy bubbles create cavities that literally pull contaminants of the surface (at speeds up to 400km / h ). Due to the size of the bubbles, they are effective in removing contaminants from the smallest of crevices but harmless to the substrate itself.

Usually water is used as cleaning agent as it is inexpensive and environmentally safe.

6. Overview

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

general

A transparent lid
B LED light
C stainless steel tank
D control panel
E housing
F handles

	G
H	drainage pipe
I	power button
J	power socket
K	hose
L	power cord
M	basket

drainage

control panel

1	status indicator	Green: normal working status, ready. Red: fault condition, overheated. Let the VTUSC6 cool down for at least 15 minutes.
2	On/off button	Press to switch the device on. Default time and temperature settings are shown (5 minutes, 40°C). Press again to start the cleaning process; it stops automatically when the timer expires. Press the button at any time to interrupt the cleaning process.
3	function button	Press to start degassing function (degas). The indicator [4] will flash during the degas process (±2minutes). To interrupt the process, press the button again. See note below the table.
4	degas indicator	Flashing during the degassing process.
5	normal cleaning indicator	Illuminated during normal cleaning process.
6	heater indicator	Illuminated when heater is active.
7	actual liquid temperature	Displays temperature of liquid in the tank.
8	timer display	Countdown timer indicates remaining cleaning time.
9	set temperature	Indicates the selected temperature.
10	quick set time button (Time)	Press to show initial timer (05:00). Press again to increase the timer by 5 minutes.
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11	decrease timer button (▼)	Each press decreases the timer by 1 minute.
12	heat on/off button (TC)	Press to switch on the heater; the indicator [6] flashes. When set temperature [9] is reached, the heater switches off automatically.
13	temp erature set button (Temp)	Press to select the desired temperature [9]: 40°C - 45°C - 50°C - 55°C - 60°C.

Note: degassing process

When cleaning heavily soiled or greasy items or silver, copper cr brass items, chemical solutions need to be added into the water. The solution might form many small droplets and take a long time to dissolve in the water. Newly added water may generate many air bubbles on the tank walls. These will reduce the cleaning effect in the beginning phase of ultrasonic clearing.

Turning on the dega's function will dissipate the droplets and the air bubbles, usually in 2 minutes, and improve cleaning efficiency.

7. Operation

Refer to the illustrations on pages 2 and 3 of this manual.

1. Open the lid [A] as illustrated, put the items in the basket [M] then put them in the cleaning tank [C]. Do not overfill the basket and make sure the items don't touch each other to prevent scratches from rubbing.

Add water to a level between MIN and MAX and above the item(s) to be cleaned. When desired, add some dishwashirg liquid.

Note: indirect cleaning

• Place the objects in a small container (not included, e.g. glass jar, metal box...) and fill this container with fluid so the items are submerged. Possible fluids include: hexane (to dissolve grease), acetone (to dissolve ink), pure alcohol (quick evaporation), watch oil (prevent rust), rubbing alcohol (clean and disinfect), ....

The selected container will absorb part of the ultrasonic energy which reduces the cleaning effect:

container	absorbs
plastic	30%
aluminium	20%
stainless steel	8%

• Place the small container inside the stainless steel tank [C], do not use the basket [M]. Add water making sure the level is above the MIN indication but water doesn't flow into the small container.

Do not run the device without sufficient water inside the tank to prevent irreversible damage to the VTUSC6.

1. Connect the power cord [L] to a mains outlet and turn the switch [I] on. The status indicator [1] turns green and the LED display shows:

This is the most common timer setting and working state. If the timer needs to be adjusted, press the TIME button [10] and button [11]. The timer can be set between 1 to 30 minutes. Note: do not set the cleaning time too long as this might lead to loosening of screws, cracks or coating peeling off.

1. Press the On/Off button [2] to start cleaning. During cleaning, 2 sets of blue LED lights at the two sides of the unit illuminate [B]. A buzzing sound can be heard from the cleaning tank and the normal cleaning indicator [5] is lit, indicating the cleaning is in progress. Closing the lid [A] will reduce the noise level.

The digital timer [8] will count down to show the remaining cleaning time. When it ciplays 00:00, the cleaning is done. To stop cleaning at any time, press the On/Off button [2]. The unit is designed with overheating protection to avoid extended and continuous operation for too long. When the red light [1] is on, the unit will not turn on. The unit will idle for about 20 minutes and can be restarted after the green light [1] comes on.

1. When the heater is needed, press the Temp button [13] to select one of the 5 preset temperatures. Press the TC button [12]; the heater indicator [6] flashes to indicate that the heater is turned on. The actual water temperature is shown in the display [7]. When the water reaches the set temperature, the heater and heater indicator [6] turn off.

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Note: to ensure safe operation, the heater is turned off automatically after 50 minutes.

To speed up mixing and use less solution, use the degas function. Press the Time button [10] to set the timer to 10 minutes then press the function button [3]; the heater indicator [6]

illuminates. Press the On/Off button [2] to start degassing. The VTUSC6 returns to normal cleaning automatically after 2 minutes.

When debris "smoke" is no longer visible, cleaning is done. If additional cleaning is needed, reset the timer and repeat the steps above.

1. When cleaning is completed, switch off the VTUSC6 [I], unplug the power cord [L], open the lid [A] and retrieve the basket [M] and the items. Rinse and dry the items.

Connect the hose [K] to the drainage pipe [H]. Open the drainage valve [G] to drain the dirty water. Clean and wipe the tank dry. Do not use abrasive or corrosive solutions. Close the drainage valve [G].

8. Care and maintenance

Refer to the illustrations on page 3 of this manual.

1. Do not turn on the unit without water in the tank.

Even though the unit is designed with multiple protections, if it is turned on for over 15 seconds without water in the tank, it may damage the unit or severely reduce the life of the unit.

1. Do not run the unit for extended time or continuously.

The unit is designed with overheat protection. If the unit has been running for 45 minutes, it is recommended to stop the unit for about 20 minutes to prolong the life of the unit.

1. Do not keep water in the cleaning tank for a long time.

Remove the water from the tank after each use to prevent the tank from corroding. Clean and wipe the tank dry.

1. Do not spray water over the housing.

Use a towel to wipe the tank and the housing dry.

1. Do not expose the unit under direct sun shine for a long time.

Keep the unit in a dry, cool and ventilated place.

1. Technical specifications

ultrasonic frequency 35kHz
temperature settings 40°C - 45°C - 50°C - 55°C - 60°C
tank material stainless steel SUS304
housing/holder material ABS
tank capacity 6L
power consumption 310W
power supply 220~240Vac / 50Hz
dimensions 43.8 x 30.0 x 25.0 cm

Use this device with original accessories only. Velleman nv cannot be held responsible in the event of damage or injury resulted from (incorrect) use of this device.

For more info concerning this product and the latest version of this user manual, please visit our website www.velleman.eu.

The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.

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Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty

Velleman® has over 35 years of experience in the electronics world and distributes its products in more than 85 countries. All our products fulfil strict quality requirements and legal stipulations in the EU. In order to ensure the quality, our products regularly go through an extra quality check, both by an internal quality department and by specialized external organisations. If, all precautionary measures notwithstanding, problems should occur, please make appeal to our warranty (see guarantee conditions).

General Warranty Conditions Concerning Consumer Products (for EU):

• All consumer products are subject to a 24-month warranty on production flaws and defective material as from the original date of purchase.
• Velleman® can decide to replace an article with an equivalent article, or to refund the retail value totally or partially when the complaint is valid and a free repair or replacement of the article is impossible, or if the expenses are out of proportion. You will be delivered a replacing article or a refund at the value of 100% of the purchase price in case of a flaw occurred in the first year after the date of purchase and delivery, or a replacing article at 50% of the purchase price or a refund at the value of 50% of the retail value in case of a flaw occurred in the second year after the date of purchase and delivery.

Not covered by warranty:

• all direct or indirect damage caused after delivery to the article (e.g. by oxidation, shocks, falls, dust, dirt, humidity...), and by the article, as well as its contents (e.g. data loss), compensation for loss of profits;
• frequently replaced consumable goods, parts or accessories such as batteries, lamps, rubber parts, drive belts... (unlimited list);
• flaws resulting from fire, water damage, lightning, accident, natural disaster, etc. ...
• flaws caused deliberately, negligently or resulting from improper handling, negligent maintenance, abusive use or use contrary to the manufacturer's instructions;
• damage caused by a commercial, professional or collective use of the article (the warranty validity will be reduced to six (6) months when the article is used professionally);
• damage resulting from an inappropriate packing and shipping of the article;
• all damage caused by modification, repair or alteration performed by a third party without written permission by Velleman®.
• Articles to be repaired must be delivered to your Velleman® dealer, solidly packed (preferably in the original packaging), and be completed with the original receipt of purchase and a clear flaw description.
• Hint: In order to save on cost and time, please reread the manual and check if the flaw is caused by obvious causes prior to presenting the article for repair. Note that returning a non-defective article can also involve handling costs.
• Repairs occurring after warranty expiration are subject to shipping costs.
• The above conditions are without prejudice to all commercial warranties.

The above enumeration is subject to modification according to the article (see article's manual).

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