PCVK 1134 - Vacuum packaging machines PROFICOOK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PCVK 1134 PROFICOOK

Turbo Normal Dry Moist Vac Seal Seal Stop

• Use this device only for private and the intended purpose. This device is not intended for commercial use.

• Do not use the device outdoors. Keep it away from heat, direct sunlight, moisture (do not submerge in liquids) and sharp edges. Do not use the device with wet hands. If the device gets wet or is wet, pull the mains plug immediately.

• Switch off the device and pull the plug from the sock- et (pull on the plug, not on the cable), if you do not use the device, have to add accessories or in case of cleaning or a fault.

• Do not leave the device unattended when in opera- tion. If you leave the room, always turn of the device. Pull the plug from the socket.

• The device and the power cord have to be inspected regularly for any signs of damage. If damage is de- tected, the device should no longer be used.

• Use only original accessories.

• To ensure the safety of your children, please keep any packing parts (plastic, card board, polystyrene etc) out of their reach.

Do not allow small children to play with the foil. Suffocation may occur! Special Safety Instructions

WARNING: Risk of burns!

During and immediately after operation, the temperature of the weld- ing wire is very high. For this reason, you nd the label “CAUTION: HOT SURFACE“ displayed above the bar. Downloaded from www.vandenborre.be40 PC-VK1134_Instruction Manual 19.05.17 Intended Use This device is used for sucking air and heat seaming of structured foil bags and foil rolls. It may only be used in the manner described in this manual. Do not use the device for commercial purposes. Any other use is considered to be non-intended and can lead to material damage or even personal injury. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused by improper usage. Instructions for Food Storing Vacuuming, i.e. air suction from the packaging, is a proven method to extend the storage time of food. With the PC-VK 1134, you have chosen a product that enables you to quickly and practically use the advan- tages of air-tight packaging. Our food quickly loses its fresh taste and quality due to atmospheric oxygen. The air-tight packaging prevents this. Approx 90% of the air is removed from the seal pouches. Compared to conventional storage methods, the storage time of vacuumed and heat sealed food is therefore extended by a factor of ve. Freezer burn is prevented. Ready-to-serve meals can be portioned as required and packaged. Also, cooking of the food is possible in the vacuum packaging. During the so called “sous vide cooking“ (vacuum cooking) nutrients and natural taste are preserved even better. In addition to solid foods such as nuts or beans, non-consumable objects, that are sensitive to mois- ture, such as coins, silver jewelery, clothes or matches for the next canoe trip, can also be protected. The following rules and notes will assist you, especially if you have never had a vacuum sealer before.

• Wash your hands and clean the accessories before you begin the work.

• The bag should be approx. 8 centimeters longer than the goods to be inserted.

• Do you have loose items like herbs, and would like to cut open and re-seal the bag? In that case, add another 2 centimeters of material.

• Add another 5 centimeters in length if you want to freeze the product, since water-containing uids can expand under the cold inux.

• To create a vacuum, use only sheets with a struc- ture, for example a rib, honeycomb or rhombic struc- ture. Optimal results can be achieved with the diago- nal ribbed foil included in the distribution package.

• Keep the area of the weld seam dry and clean. Avoid creases, as the seam may start leaking in such places.

• Do not intend to repair the device yourself, but rather consult an au- thorised expert. If the mains supply cord of the device is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its customer service or a similarly qualied person in order to avoid potential hazards.

• This device may be used by children over 8 years of age as well as by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or a lack of experience and knowledge, when supervised or properly instructed regarding the safe use of the equipment and the resulting danger.

• Children may not play with the device.

• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision. Downloaded from www.vandenborre.be41 PC-VK1134_Instruction Manual 19.05.17

• Fruits and vegetables last longer in vacuum when they have been peeled beforehand.

• Cabbages, such as broccoli and cauliower, must be blanched beforehand as they emit gases when packaged raw.

• Various goods, such as meat, contain moisture. Place these items in the bag, together with a kitchen paper.

• If there are sharp edges that could damage the bag(e.g. bones), wrap the product into kitchen paper beforehand.

• Liquids in the bag can only be heat sealed, not vacu- umed, as liquid could be sucked in. Press the air out of the bag beforehand.

• The vacuum pump can be used to suck in liquids. Use only the SEAL function when heat sealing liquids.

• Once the food is packaged, it must either be stored in a cool place or frozen.

• Products that are likely to freeze together, such as pies or pieces of meat, should be separated by wax or parchment paper.

• Place food to be frozen into the freezer/freezer compartment immediately after packing. Use the shock-freezing function where necessary.

• Do you want to freeze liquid foods, such as soup, in a vacuum bag? Freeze the liquid in a bowl. Remove the tray and put the product in a foil bag.

• Do you want to open the bags again? Cut with a scissors along the welding seam.

• You can heat up the bags in a cooking pot. Do not exceed a temperature of 80°C.

• When heating up the bags in the microwave, please take note of the following: - Most liquids expand during heating. Stick into the bags beforehand, using a fork. - Place the bags in a microwave dish or bowl - Heat up the bags with a maximum of 50% of the microwave output. - Heat up the bags only at low or medium tem- perature. - Never heat it using the grill or hot air.

• Dispose of bags used for storage of raw meat, sh or greasy products. Other bags can be rinsed by hand and reused. Bags are available in the sizes 22 x 30 or 28 x 40 centimeters. Foil rolls are available in the size 28 x 600 centimeters. Table – Guidelines for Preservation Storage Foods Storage tempe- rature Conventional storage Vacuum packed congelato Raw meat 5±3 °C 2 ~ 3 Days 8 ~ 9 Days Fresh sh 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 Fruit 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 NOTE: The gures contained in the table are guide values. The actual storage time depends on the quality of the food. Distribution Package 1 Vacuum sealer 5 Professional airtight bags á 22 x 30 centimeter 5 Professional airtight bags á 28 x 40 centimeters 1 Professional foil roll á 20 x 200 centimeters Downloaded from www.vandenborre.be42 PC-VK1134_Instruction Manual 19.05.17 Unpacking the Device

1. Remove the device from its packaging.

2. Remove all packaging material, such as lm, ller,

cord holder and carton packaging.

3. Check the content for completeness.

NOTE: The device may still contain dust or particles gen- erated during production. We recommend that you clean the device as described under “Cleaning“. Overview of the Components 1 TURBO button 2 NORMAL button 3 DRY button 4 MOIST button 5 VAC SEAL button 6 SEAL button 7 STOP button 8 Welding wire 9 Roll foil tray 10 Release 11 Vacuum chamber 12 Sealing 13 Air intake 14 Cutting knife Function of Switches NORMAL / TURBO Choose between the functions NORMAL and TURBO. The control light indicates the selected function.

• The function NORMAL is suitable for soft, pressure sensitive goods.

• To increase the power of the vacuum pump, select the TURBO function. DRY / MOIST Choose between the functions MOIST and DRY. For example, choose MOIST for meat that contains a lot of meat juice and choose DRY for a peeled apple. The control light indicates the selected function. VAC SEAL Vacuuming and heat sealing are performed in one operation. SEAL The foil is only heat sealed.

• Use this function with liquids if you want to heat seal without vacuum.

• Press the button, to prematurely abort a pumping operation, triggered by the VAC SEAL function to be able to heat seal straight away. STOP Press the button to cancel the entire operation. Application Notes Location Place the device on a non-slip, at surface. Make sure that the ventilation slots at the bottom of the device are not concealed. Power Cord Completely unwind the power cord from the back. Insert the cable into the cable guide so that the device cannot tilt. Electrical Connection

1. Check whether the device is suitable for the exist-

ing mains voltage. The relevant information can be found on the type plate.

2. Connect the power cord to a properly installed

earthing contact outlet. NOTE: Operate the device with dry hands only, to prevent the electronic touch panel from failing. Operation Create a Bag From Yard Goods of the Roll. Foil can also be purchased as yard goods. NOTE: The foil should have a special structure so that the air can be extracted well! You can use rib, honey- comb or rhombic structure foil. To make a bag from yard goods, please follow the steps below:

1. Open the device by pressing the release buttons

(10) on the left as well as the right side.

2. Place the roll in the designated tray (9).

3. Measure the desired length of the foil.

4. Use the cutting knife (14) to separate the foil with a

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6. Press the SEAL button. After approx 5 minutes, the

white light above the button goes out and the seam is heat sealed.

7. Press the release buttons (10) on both sides to

8. You have now created a bag. In case you are using

a foil without a prefabricated weld seam, repeat the steps until the pouch is created. Vacuum and Heat Seal a Pouch You can now package the goods into the pre-fabricat- ed bag. NOTE:

• Please also note the “Instructions for storing food“ and the chapter “Functions of the switch“. NOTE:

• Bags with liquids should be sealed only! The liquid could be sucked in. Select the function SEAL only.

1. Open the device by pressing the release buttons

(10) on the left as well as the right side.

2. Place the goods in the bag.

3. Place the open end of the bag into the vacuum

chamber (11). The air intake (13) may not be covered.

4. Avoid creases! Smooth out the foil.

5. Press down the cover, until is snaps into place on

both sides with an audible click.

6. Select NORMAL / TURBO and DRY / MOIST as

the VAC SEAL and SEAL buttons go out, the operation is completed. NOTE:

• To cancel the entire operation, press the STOP button.

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

8. Press the release buttons (10) on both sides to

open the cover. Stop Operation

• Pull the plug from the socket.

• Allow the device to cool down for 5 minutes before packing it away. Cleaning

• Always pull the plug before cleaning. Wait until the unit has cooled down.

• Never submerge the device into water as this could cause an elec- tric shock or re. CAUTION:

• Do not use a wire brush or other abrasive mate- rials.

• Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents. The housing can be wiped from the inside and the outside with a slightly damp cloth. Storage

• Clean the device as described.

• You can wind up the power cable at the back of the unit.

• We recommend that you clean the device well and keep it in its original packaging if you do not intend to use it for a longer period of time.