VK 7 - Vacuum packaging machines STEBA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VK 7 STEBA

The foil sealing strip becomes hot. Only transport after it cooled down. ∙ Only use the device as described in this manual.12 ∙ This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: o staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and others working environments o by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type en- vironments o bed and breakfast type environments. ∙ If an extension cable is used, it has to have a cross-section of 1,5mm². A cable drum must always be unwound. ∙ If a GS-tested 16 A multi-pin extension is used, it may not be charged with more than 3680 watts due to fire hazard. ∙ Make sure that children do not tease the cable or that a trip hazard occurs. ∙ The device must always be disconnected from the power supply if it is not supervised and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning. ∙ The device is not intended for continuous use, always al- low to cool between sealing operations. Cleaning ∙ Attention! Pull the plug before cleaning and allow the device to cool down. ∙ Never immerse the unit into water. ∙ Hygiene: Please always clean the device to avoid bacteria and mold formation. ∙ Remove the lower seal of the vacuum chamber and the upper contact seal out of the and clean in warm soapy water and leave to dry. ∙ Wipe the other parts with a damp cloth with detergent and dry. Do not use abrasive detergents.

Ensure that the upper welding strip and the upper seal are not damaged. ∙ Carefully install the lower two seals. ∙ Ensure that no liquids enter the vacuum extractor when clean- ing.13 Workplace Important: Never place this device on or next to hot surfaces (e.g. hot sto- ves). Only use it on a even, stable, non-metallic and a heat resisting surface. It is im- portant that no inflammable items are near to the device. Do not place the device on the edge of the table so that it cannot be touched by children or fall down when touched. Before initial use: ∙ Wipe off the device with a damp towel. ∙ The sealing rings and the bag sealing bar must be clean and level, otherwise it will not be possible to generate a vacuum. Film rolls / bags Use only the special rolls of film / plastic bags that are suitable for vacuuming and sealing. If the wrong film is used it will stick to the device and damage the sealing bar. The following special films are available from Steba, among other things.14

3. Vacuuming and sealing

5. Integrated film cutter

8. Upper sealing of the vacuum chamber

9. Lower sealing of the vacuum chamber

11. Extraction of the vacuum chamber (must not be blocked by bags)15

Making bags from rolls of film ∙ Place the film roll behind the device. ∙ Push the cutting blade all the way to the right. ∙ Open the film holder and insert the film to the required bag length. ∙ Take the following into account: ∙ About 2cm is required for the bottom of the bag for perfect sealing. ∙ Then leave enough room for the food. ∙ An additional 8cm is then required for vacuum sealing. ∙ Close the film holder and cut the film using the cutting blade by sliding it from right to left. ∙ Place the front end of this tube of film against the black oval sealing lip, ensuring that it is smooth and free of creases, and close the device. ∙ Engage the lid at the right and left sides (confirmed by an audible click). ∙ To begin sealing, press the button and the light will shine. When the light goes off, the sealing process is complete. ∙ To remove the bag, press the two buttons at the right and left sides 6) and open the lid.

The sealing bar will be hot! Vacuum Sealing ∙ Do not seal spoiled food or flammable liquids. ∙ Place the food in the bag. Ensure that the bag is not damaged by any sharp objects, such as bones.

Insert the bag up to half down the vacuuming tray, ensuring that it is free of creases, dry and free of residue. ∙ Damp bags are difficult to weld. Press excess air out of the bag so the pump does not pump unnecessarily. ∙ Lock the lid on the right and left side with an audible click and press the “Vac and Seal button. ∙ Ensure that the vacuum pump does not suck up any liquids. If this occurs, press the stop button immediately. ∙ The aspiration and the welding stop automatically.