PCVK 1146 - Vacuum packaging machines PROFICOOK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PCVK 1146 PROFICOOK

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Vakuumierer PC-VK 1146

Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy using the appliance.

Symbols in these Instruction Manual

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 appliance:

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.

NOTE: This highlights tips and information.

Contents

Overview of the Components .... 3

General Notes 35

Special Safety Instructions for this Appliance....35

Intended Use....36

Scope of Delivery 36

Unpacking the Appliance 36

Overview of the Components 36

Notes on Storing Food 36

Function of Controls....38

Notes on Use 38

Operation 38

Cleaning....38

Storage....39

Troubleshooting 39

Technical Data....40

Disposal....40

General Notes

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 appliance 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 appliance without supervision. If you leave the room you should always turn the appliance off. Remove the plug from the socket.
• The appliance and the mains lead have to be checked regularly for signs of damage. If damage is found the appliance must not be used.
• Use only original spare parts.
• In order to ensure your children's safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.

WARNING:

Do not allow small children to play with the foil.

There is a danger of suffocation!

Special Safety Instructions for this Appliance

The following inscriptions can be found on the appliance:

CAUTION: HOT!

During operation the sealing wire temperature is very high.

DON'T LOCK THE LID WHILE NOT IN USE!

If not in use, only close the lid on in order to prevent damage to the seals.

- Do not repair the appliance by yourself. Always contact an authorized technician. 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.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
  • Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

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.

Scope of Delivery

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

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.
4. If there are missing parts or obvious damage, do not use the appliance. Return it to your retailer immediately.

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

Overview of the Components

1 Control lamp TURBO
2 Control lamp NORMAL
3 Control lamp DRY
4 Control lamp MOIST
5 STOP button
6 SPEED button
7 FOOD button
8 SEAL button
9 VAC SEAL button
10 Sealing strip
11 Lock
12 Upper seal (not removable)
13 Release
14 Lower seal (removable)
15 Collecting vessel
16 Air intake
17 Sealing wire
18 Vacuum chamber

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 1146 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 flavour and quality.

Airtight packaging accommodates for that. Approx. 90 % of the air will be removed from the sealing bag. Compared to conventional storage methods, the storage time of vacuumed and heat sealed food is therefore extended by a factor of eight. Furthermore, freshness and flavour 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 jewellery, 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.

• 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 reseal 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.
• Only use textured foils for creating a vacuum. Such as ribbed, honey-comb 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 operation 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 micro-wave, 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.

Foil rolls are available in the size 28 x 600 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.

Function of Controls

VAC SEAL

Vacuuming and sealing in one step.

STOP

Press this button to completely terminate a process.

SEAL

Foil will only be sealed.

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

FOOD

Press the FOOD button to choose between the modes DRY (dry) and MOIST (moist). The control lamp indicates the operating mode. Select MOIST for meat, as it contains a lot of meat juice. For a peeled apple, select DRY.

- In the MOIST mode, the sealing time is longer than in the DRY mode.

SPEED

Press the SPEED button to choose between the modes NORMAL and TURBO. The control lamp indicates the operating mode.

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

Notes on Use

Location

Anti-slip and flat surfaces are suitable locations.

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 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.

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. Place the wrap foil onto the sealing wire and close the lid. Press it down firmly for it to lock audibly into place on both sides.
4. Press the SEAL button. The button lights up. After approx. 9 seconds the button goes out and the seam is sealed.
5. Press the release to open the top.

To Vacuum and Seal a Bag

You may now package items in the previously made bag.

i NOTE:

• 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. The air intake must not be covered.
• Avoid creasing! Smoothen the warp foil above the sealing wire.
• Close the top until it clicks into place.
• Use the FOOD and / or SPEED buttons to select a function as desired.
• Press the VAC SEAL button. The button lights up. When the button goes out, the process is finished.

i NOTE:

• Press STOP button to cancel an operation.

• To abort a pumping process to immediately carry on with heat sealing, press the STOP button and then the SEAL button.

• Press the release 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.

WARNING:

- 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 out-side using a slightly damp cloth.

Lower Seal, Collecting Vessel

Clean these parts in a bowl of hot water. Then dry everything before assembling the parts again.

Storage

• Clean the appliance as described.
• If not in use, only close the lid on in order to prevent damage to the seals.
  • 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 Remedy
The appli-ance is not working.	The appliance has no power supply. Check the socket with another appliance.
	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.
	Items have been jammed in the seam. Check the seams.
	The seam was wet. Keep the seam free and dry.
	The bag is damaged at the seam or at another spot.	If damaged, the bag needs to be replaced.
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.
	You have used foil without texture. When vacuuming, use foil with ribbed, honeycomb, or rhomboid texture.
	The bag is damaged. Use a new bag.
The appliance generates vacuums but does not heat-seal.	The lower seal is deformed. Smoothen and reinsert the seal.
	The bag is too full.	Remove some of it and clean the corners of the bag.
	The bag is not airtight.	The appliance does not stop automatically. Press the STOP button to abort the process.
The appliance heat-seal but does not generate vacuums.	The suction hole is covered.	Do not place the bag too far into the appliance.
	The bag is not airtight.	The appliance does not stop automatically. Press the STOP button to abort the process.

Technical Data

Model: PC-VK 1146

Power supply: 220 - 240 V\~, 50 - 60 Hz

Power consumption: 120 W (max.)

Protection class:....II

Short time operation:....1 minute per cycle

Net weight: approx. 1,50 kg

The right to make technical and design modifications in the course of continuous product development remains reserved.

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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