Roll - Vacuum packaging machines ALFA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Roll ALFA

When using this electrical appliance, safety precautions should always be observed, including the following:

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1. Carefully read all of the instructions before using this appliance and save for future

2. Before plugging cord into wall outlet, or disconnecting, make sure that the cover of

the machine is in unlocked condition, and unplug from outlet when not in use or before cleaning.

3. This appliance is not a toy, when used by or near children, close attention is

necessary, and store this appliance to a safe place, out of the reach of children.

4. Do not use any bags or attachments not recommended or appointed, and don’t use

this appliance for other purpose except its intended use.

5. Stop using the machine immediately if the cord is damaged and have it replaced by

6. Keep away from moving parts.

7. Do not contact the hot sealing element located on edge of the top cover of this

machine. It is hot and may get burn.

8. Do not try to repair this appliance by yourself.

9. Don’t hit or fallen the machine, don't use the appliance if it has fallen or appeared

10. Avoid to do the following: pull or carry by the cord, use cord as a handle, close a door

on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not operate appliance over cord or cord / plug is wet.

11. Keep away from hot gas, heated oven, electric burner or any other hot surfaces. Do

not use this appliance on wet or hot surface or near a heat source.

12. It’s better not to use an extension cord with this unit. However, if one is used, it

must have a rating equal to or exceeding the fating of this appliance.

13. When disconnect, to avoid any injury, please unplug by grasp the plug, not the

14. Before plugging appliance in or operating, make sure your hands are dry and safe

15. When it In “ON” or working position, always be on a stable surface, such as table

16. It’s no need to use any lubricant, such as lubricating oils or water, on this appliance.

17. Do not immerse any part of this appliance, power cord or plug in water or any other

18. Do not use this appliance outdoors or on a wet surface, it’s recommended for hou-

sehold, indoor use only.

19. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with redu-

ced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

20. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

21. If the supply cord is damaged, It must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service

agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. CAUTION: Save these instructions. For household use only. Ab: 1min. per cycle.

2. CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTIONS

1. Seal button: Touch to seal only or directly switch to sealing from vacuuming

2. Low vacuum & seal: Touch to vacuum in low pressure and seal the bags

3. High vacuum & seal: Touch to vacuum in high pressure and seal the bags

4. Indicator light: Indicates the status of vacuum or seal process.

5. Release buttons: Press to open the top cover.

6. Knife slide mount: Support the knife to slide along.

7. Knife plank: Fix the knife sheet.

8. Lower gasket: Keep air away by forming vacuum chamber with upper gasket.

9. Sealing profile: Press the bag onto the sealing strip to seal it.

10. Vacuum chamber: Draws air out of the bag and catches any liquid overflow.

11. Upper gasket: Keep air away by forming vacuum chamber with lower gasket.

12. Sealing strip: Heated part for bag sealing.

13. Air intake: The air outgoing way connecting vacuum chamber and pump.

14. Hook: To lock the cover to the base.

1 Open the cover. 2 Rotate the knife slide mount to back. 3 Pull out the roll bag to desired length. 4 Put down the knife slide mount. 5 Slide the knife plank to cut the bag. 6 Put the bag opening on sealing profile.EN

II . PRESERVE STUFF WITH BAG

(You can choose low vacuum or high vacuum)

7 Press the cover on both sides to lock it to base. ( The high vacuum LED will light in white) 8 Touch the seal button, the unit start to seal the bag. ( the seal LED will light in red) 9 Press release buttons to open the cover, and take out the bag sheet.( when the machine finished the sealing process the high vacuum LED will light in white again) 1 Open the cover. 2 Put the bag opening into the vacuum chamber.EN

3 Press the cover down on both sides to lock It to the base. ( The high vacuum LED will light in white) 4 Touch low or high vacuum button to start the vacuum process. (the vacuum LED will light in blue and sealing LED light red when start the sealing process) 5 When the process is complete, ( when the machine finished the vacuum and sealing process the high vacuum LED will light in white again) .Press the release buttons to open the cover, and take out the bag. If the cover is not properly closed and the high vacuum LED is not lighting in white color the machine can not start any process.

• For best sealing effect, it is better to let the appliance cool down for 1minute before using it again.

• Wipe out any excess liquid or food residue on Removable Interface after each bag package.

• In order to get low vacuum pressure, you can touch the low vacuum button to work, or directly touch the seal button to switch to heat when the motor is running.

• After finished the vacuum work, please always let the machine cover open, don’t fasten the cover, it will affect the machine function.EN

4. HINTS FOR BEST VACUUMING PERFORMANCE

1. Do not put too much stuff inside the bag: leave enough empty length in the open

end of the bag so that the bag can be placed on the vacuuming chamber more positively.

2. Do not wet the open end of the bag. Wet bag may be difficult to melt.

3. There are many non-foods able to be vacuum packed. Keep camping supplies such

as matches, first aid kits and clothing clean and dry. Keep flares for auto emergen- cies ready. Keep silver and collectibles untarnished.

4. Clean and straighten the open end of the bag before sealing the bag. Make sure

nothing is left on the open area of the bag, no wrinkle or creased lines appeared on the open panels.

5. Do not leave too much air inside the bag. Press the bag to allow extra air to escape

from the bag before vacuuming it. Too much air inside the bag increases the va- cuum pump loading and may cause the motor insufficient power to draw away all the air inside the bag!

6. Do not vacuum packaging objects with sharp points like fish bones and hard shells!

Sharp points may penetrate and tear the bag!

7. Suggest to vacuum seal one bag within 1 minute, to let the appliance resume

8. If it’s not reach the required vacuum for some unknowable reason, the vacuum

system will shut automatically after 45seconds, in this situation, please check if the bag is leak, or not placed properly or any other reasons.

9. During bag vacuum packaging process, small amounts of liquids, crumbs or food

particles can be inadvertently pull into removable interface, clogging the pump and damaging your appliance.

10. To avoid overfilling, always leave at least 6cm of bag material between bag contents

and top of bag. Then leave at least one additional inch of bag material for each time you plan to reuse bag.

11. Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum packaging for best results.

• To avoid possible illness, do not reuse bag after storing raw meats, fish or greasy foods.

• After finished the vacuum work, please always let the machine cover open, don’t fasten the cover, it will affect the machine function.EN RESEALING You can reseal many foods in their original store packages (i.e. potato chip bags), follow steps of “Making a bag with bag roll” on this Manual to seal when resealing foods. (Starting in step 6) Preparing food for the freezer

1. In properly stored conditions, the vacuum sealer helps you to maintain the food’s

freshness. Try to start with the freshest food possible.

2. To freeze the foods which need to hold its shape or fragile, then vacuum seal in a

vacuum bag and return to freezer. Food such as meats, berries and breads can be frozen without fear of freezer burn for up to 24 hours.

3. Blanch the vegetables by cooking briefly in boiling water or microwave oven, cool

them down in crunchy position, then vacuum seal in convenient portions.

4. To vacuum seal the foods not frozen, two extra inches is required for bag length to

allow for expansion while freezing. Place the meat or fish on a paper towel, and vacuum seal with the paper towel in the bag, this way will help to absorb moisture from the foods. Before storing the foods such as tortillas, crepes or hamburger patties, use wax or parch- ment paper between them to stack the pieces, this will be convenient to remove some of the food, reseal the rest and immediately replace in the freezer.

5. FOOD STORAGE SAFETY INFORMATION

This Vacuum Sealer will change the way you purchase and store foods. Once you are accustomed to vacuum packing, it will become an indispensable part of your food preparation. To follow the certain procedures to ensure food quality and safety, when use this appliance to vacuum seal foods:

1. Chemical reactions in the food to air, temperature, moisture, and enzyme action,

growth of microorganisms or contamination from insects will cause food spoilage.

2. The main element to cause food to lose nutritive value, texture, flavor, and overall

quality is oxygen in the air. Most microorganisms’ growth relies on air, for it will carry moisture into and out of foods unless they are protected with moisture-proof packing. Frozen foods being exposed to freezer air will result in freezer burn. 25EN

3. The vacuum seal packing removes up to 90% of the air from the package. It’s ap-

proximately 21% oxygen in the air, so 90% air removal leaves a 2% to 3% residual oxygen level in vacuum-sealed foods. When the oxygen level is at or below 5%, as you know, most microorganisms are inhibited from growth.

4. In general, there have three categories microorganisms: mold, yeast and bacte-

ria, they are present everywhere, but only under certain conditions they can cause problems.

5. In a low oxygen environment or in the absence of moisture, mold can’t grow; In

moisture, Sugar and a moderate temperature circumstance, yeast can grow with or without air. Refrigeration will slow the growth of yeast and freezing stops it com- pletely; Bacteria can grow with or without air.

6. Some dried foods, such as flour and cereals may contain insect larvae, if do not

vacuum-sealed, larvae may hatch during storage and contaminate the foods. To prevent weevils and other insects from hatching, store these foods in vacuum seal package is necessary.

7. Avoid spoilage: foods should be stored at low temperatures, for few of the mi-

croorganisms could growth without air.

8. If Temperatures in the refrigerator greater than 40˚F (4˚C) (especially for exten-

ded periods of time), it will support the growth of harmful microorganisms, so we should keep the temperature at 40˚F (4˚C) or below.

9. When the temperature for the freezer is 0˚F (-17˚C) or lower, it’s suitable for store

foods, although freezing does not kill microorganisms, it retards their growth.

10. The vacuum-sealed storage temperature will affect dried foods: for their shelf life is

extended 3-4 times for every 18˚F (10˚C) drop in temperature. FUNCTIONS

1. The main function of this appliance is to store a wide kind of foods for freshness,

longer, flavor and convenience. In general, vacuum packaging keeps food fresh up to three times as long as other traditional food storage methods. Once this applian- ce as an indispensable part of your life, it will less food spoilage and save more money. a. Cook in advance to vacuum seal and store individual portions or entire meals. This vacuum bag is not recommended for microwave or boil-in-bag cooking, please use the general cooking method to re-heat the vacuum-sealed foods. b. Prepare foods in advance for picnics and camping trips or barbecues. c. Eliminate freezer burn. d. Package foods, such as meat, fish, poultry, seafood and vegetables to freeze or refrigerate. e. Package dry foods, such as beans, nuts, cereals to store longer. 26EN

2. It’s ideal to prepackage ingredients as well as individual portions for the health-

conscious, such as weight-conscious or those on diets or nutritional regimes with special requirements.

3. This system can also be used to store and protect other items: valuable items, such

as photos, important documents, stamp collections, book collections, jewellery, cards, comics etc.

6. GENERAL RULES FOR FOOD SAFETY

From scientific study and common sense, we can learn the following food safety rules, and it will lead you to improved safety and optimal food storage.

• If perishable foods have been heated, defrosted or un-refrigerated, consume them immediately.

• To re-vacuum the vacuum-packed foods after they been opened, and follow the ins- tructions to refrigerate after opening and store re-vacuumed packages properly.

• The suitable way to defrost your food is to place in refrigerator until defrosted, never defrost foods in hot water or via heat sources, or a microwave oven.

• LIt will be harmful if you consume the foods which have been left out at room tem- peature for more than a few hours, especially if they have been prepared with a thick sauce, in a vacuum package, or in some other low-oxygen environment. We advise the following when packaging large volumes of meat, fish, or any food products.

• Before vacuum sealing, it’s necessary to clean your hands, and all utensils and surfa- ces to be used for cutting and vacuum sealing foods.

• Refrigerate or freeze the perishable foods immediately, if you have vacuum-sealed them, and do not leave them sitting at room temperature.

• The shelf life of dry foods such as nuts, coconut or cereals will be extended in va- cuum-sealed package, while store them in a cook, dark place. Oxygen and warm temperature will cause high-fat content foods fat to rancidity.

• Before vacuum sealing some fruit and vegetables, such as apples, bananas, potatoes and root vegetables, peel them will extend their shelf lives.

• When vacuum seal some vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage fresh for refrigeration, they will emit gases, so it’s need to blanch and freeze these foods before vacuum sealing. 27EN

7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

System of Vacuum Preservation

1. Always unplug the unit before cleaning.

2. Do not immerse in water or any other liquid.

3. Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean the unit, for they will scratch the surface.

4. Wipe the outside of the unit with a damp cloth or sponge and mild dish soap.

5. To clean the inside of the unit, wipe away any food or liquid with a paper towel.

6. Dry thoroughly before using again.

7. Wipe away food residue and water inside or around component with a paper

Nothing happens when press the vacuum sealer

1. Make sure the power cord is correctly plugged into the electrical outlet, and in “on”

position. Test electrical outlet by plugging in another appliance, if it not workable, please check the circuit breakers or fuses in your home.

2. Check power cord and plug, and make sure they are not damaged in any way. If

damaged, do not use the vacuum sealer. Air is not removed from the bag completely

1. To seal properly, open end of bag should be resting entirely inside vacuum chamber

2. Check sealing strip and gasket beneath the lid for debris and position. Wipe clean

and smooth them back into place.

3. Bag may have a hole. To test, seal the bag with some air in it, submerge in water,

and apply pressure. If there are bubbles present, it does indicate a leak and a new bag should be used.

4. To check if lid is completely latched into place.

The airproof loop of sponge should be dried thoroughly before re-assembling, when re-assembling, be careful to prevent any damage, and assemble as original position to ensure no vacuum leaking.EN Vacuum sealer bag loses vacuum after being sealed.

1. Wrinkles, crumbs, grease or liquids may cause leaks along the seal. Reopen bag,

wipe the top inside of the bag and smooth it out along the sealing strip before resealing.

2. To check if there have moisture or juices from the food present within the bag, if yes,

you may need to cut open the bag and reseal it, or use an entirely new bag. Foods with excess liquids should be frozen before vacuum sealing.

3. If items with sharp edges, they may have punctured the bag, and released the

vacuum. Cushion sharp edges in the contents of the bag with paper towels. Vacuum sealer not sealing bag properly If sealing strip over heat and melt the bag, it’s necessary to lift the lid and allow sealing strip to cool for a few minutes.

At the end of the life of your product, it should go to a specially adapted waste-recycling centre. 29EN