Profi VA0060 - Vacuum packaging machines Concept - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Profi VA0060 Concept

• Do not use the appliance in any other way than as described in this manual.

• Remove all the covering and marketing materials from the appliance before the first use.

• Make sure the mains voltage corresponds to the values on the rating plate of the appliance. Only use grounded sockets.

• Only place the appliance on a stable and heat-resistant surface away from all other heat sources.

• Check the appliance or its parts for signs of obvious damage before use.

• Do not use the appliance if it is not working properly.

• Do not strain the AC adapter cord by bending it or folding excessively.

• When disconnecting the appliance from the mains, grasp and pull only the adapter.

• Never disassemble the appliance!

• Unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet when not in use.

• Never put the appliance in a microwave and do not wash it in a dishwasher!

• Do not immerse the AC adapter or the appliance in water or any other liquid.

• Before cleaning and after use of the appliance, switch the appliance off and disconnect it from the mains.

• The appliance is only suitable for home use and is not intended for commercial use.

• Check the appliance and the power cord for damage regularly. Never switch on a damaged appliance.

• Do not repair the appliance yourself. Contact an authorized service centre.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above46 47 ENEN VA0060 VA0060 and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and maintenance performed by the user must not be carried out by children unless they are 8 years old and under supervision. Children aged under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance and its power cord. Do not let children play with the appliance.

• This appliance cannot be used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Damages from failure to follow the manufacturer's instructions are not covered by the warranty. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1 Vac and seal – Press this button in standby mode to start the automatic air suction function and the subsequent welding of the vacuum bag. 2 Pulse vacuum – Press and hold this button to start the air suction function. Release this button to stop this function. 3 Sealing time – Setting the appropriate suction time according to the food texture a. Dry: For dry foods, short welding time b. Moist: For medium wet foods c. Extended: For wet foods with more liquid d. Default: For medium wet foods with shorter welding time 4 Pressure – Setting the appropriate suction pressure a. Normal button: Standard pressure b. Gentle button: Subtle suction pressure for fragile foods 5 Canister – For sucking the air out of containers, bottles 6 Manual seal a. This function welds the beginning and end of the bag without air suction. b. When pressed during air suction in Vac and Seal program, it immediately stops air suction and starts welding. 7 Marinate – Press if you wish to marinate in the vacuum containers – the appliance will adjust the pressure. 8 Air suction opening for vacuum packing of the containers 9 Progress a. Shows the vacuum packing progress. b. Indicate the readiness of the product for further operation. 10 Cancel – Immediately stops the current operation. 11 Vacuum chamber – The open end of the bag is placed into the inner part of the chamber, it sucks the air out of the bag and collects any liquid leaking from the bag. 12 Upper welding bar48 49 ENEN VA0060 VA0060 13 Sealing of the vacuum chamber 14 Bottom welding bar 15 Vacuum bag cutter 16 Handle – Close the appliance lid by closing the handle. The appliance cannot be used if the lid is not properly closed. Note: The package also contains a suction hose. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The process of making a bag from Concept Fresh rolls – VB2203, VB2806 (see the accessories paragraph)

1. Plug the appliance into the socket.

2. Unwind the required length of the foil from the roll and cut it with a cutter (15) or scissors, leaving additional 10 cm of length for the foil to seal and shrink. If you wish to reuse the bags, add another 1.5 cm for each additional use so that a new weld can be made after cutting off the previous weld. Cut both edges of the bag perpendicular to the long edges of the roll.

3. Open the lid of the appliance and insert one of the cut edges into the appliance so that the edge of the foil touches

the sealing of the suction chamber.

4. Close the lid and secure it by lowering the handle. Press the “Manual seal” button to start the welding of the

underside of the bag.

5. Open the handle and remove the bag from the appliance. The bag is sealed and ready for use.

Vacuum sealing of a bag from Concept rolls – VB2203, VB2635 (see the accessories paragraph)

1. Fill the bag so that there is no filling approximately 7.5 cm from the open edge. This part of the bag must not be

stained from the packed food on the outside or inside.

2. Insert the open edge of the bag into the suction chamber between the sealing. The edge of the bag cannot be

wrinkled or crumpled. 3. Close the lid and secure it by lowering the handle. Press the “Pressure” and “Sealing” button (3; 4) to set the desired welding mode (dry/moist) depending on the moisture of the vacuum-packed food. Press the “Vac and Seal” button (1) and the appliance starts the vacuum packing process and automatically seals the bag. Important information: Use original bags made exclusively from Concept Fresh VB2203 and VB2806 rolls. Remove excess moisture from the food before the vacuum packing. Do not vacuum pack bags filled with any liquid! Vacuum packing of food in Concept fresh VD8100 containers (see the accessories paragraph)

3. Insert one end of the hose included in the vacuum welder package into the opening (8) and insert the other end

into the opening in the lid of the canister/cap. 4. Set the button on the lid of the VD8100 containers to the “SEAL” position. Press the “Canister” button (5) and turn on the appliance. When the air suction is completed, the appliance switches off automatically. Remove the hose from the lid of the appliance and store the container. Important information: The sealing element is heated throughout the suction process. Do not touch it! Opening the canister:

• VD8100 canister set – Turn the button on the lid to the “OPEN” position. Tip: To avoid losing the hose, we recommend storing it in the opening in the inside of the lid. The bottom part of the appliance is equipped with an opening for storing the power cable. Do not wrap the power cable around the appliance! TIPS FOR THE BEST OPERATION OF THE DEVICE

1. Do not overfill the bags or containers. Always leave enough space as specified in the instructions above.

2. Do not insert bags that are dirty or wet at the desired weld point into the appliance. Always thoroughly dry and

wipe the ends of the bags before welding them.

3. Do not leave too much air in the bag. Always remove as much excess air as possible from the bag before welding.

4. Do not vacuum pack objects with sharp edges that could rupture the bag. Always use appropriate containers for

5. Allow the appliance to cool down for 1 minute after each packing.

6. Prevent liquids from entering the suction chamber or opening and damaging the device. If you need to vacuum

pack moist food, we recommend freezing the bag and wiping it with a paper towel first.

7. Only vacuum pack liquids in containers that are distributed as accessories. Always allow liquids to cool down!

8. Always store perishable food in the refrigerator or freezer after packing them. Vacuum packing prolongs their

freshness, but does not prevent them from spoiling.

9. The vacuum packing system can be used not only for food storage, but also for protecting valuable items (e.g.

important documents, electronics, medicines, etc.)

10. Make sure that the suction chamber and the opening are clean and free of any dirt before use.

11. If the appliance is damaged by sucking in leftover food from an overfilled suction chamber, this damage is not

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

1. Before cleaning the appliance always unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet!

2. Do not immerse the appliance or its parts into water and do not wash them in a dishwasher.

3. Do not use abrasive agents, solvents or boiling water for cleaning any parts of the appliance.

4. Wipe the appliance with wet cloth and mild detergent. Use a paper towel to remove any food and liquid residue

from the inside of the appliance.

5. Let the device and its accessories to dry thoroughly before using them again.

Cleaning the reusable bags and containers Wash the bags in warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly before using them again. Important information: Do not wash in a dishwasher – bags and containers would be destroyed by too high a temperature. Do not immerse the lids of the containers into water, keep them clean by using a wet cloth and mild detergent. The containers are not to be heated in a microwave and stored in a freezer.

Do not reuse bags in which raw meat was previously packed, or bags which were heated in boiling water or in the microwave.50 51 ENEN VA0060 VA0060 TROUBLESHOOTING

1. The device does not work

• Check that the power cord is properly connected and not damaged.

• Check that the bag is properly positioned and not outside of the suction chamber.

• Ensure that the lid is properly closed.

2. There is still air inside the bag

• Ensure that the open end of the bag is properly inserted into the suction chamber. If the edge of the bag is behind the sealing of the suction groove, the air will not be extracted, even if the weld is tight.

• Check the tightness of the bag by immersing it in a container filled with water. Bubbles coming out from the bag will reveal potential leaks. If that is the case, use a different bag or cut off the leaking weld and reseal the bag.

• Never make additional welds on the sides of the bag. The bags are equipped with special side welds, which are sealed along the entire length of the outer edge. Attempts to create a side weld can cause the bag to leak and allow air to penetrate.

3. The air was removed from the bag, but it re-entered

• Check the tightness of the bag (see the preceding paragraph).

• If you detect any leaks, cut off the weld and reseal the bag.

• The moisture of the food or the food itself (juices, fats, crumbs, etc.) prevent proper sealing of the bag. Reopen the bag, dry and clean the weld and reseal the bag.

• Packed objects with sharp edges may puncture the bag. Wrap food and sharp-edged objects with a soft material (e.g. a paper towel) and seal the new bag.

4. The bag melts at the joint

The welding element may be overheated after repeated use. Allow the appliance to cool down for 1 minute after each use. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The following accessories can be purchased for the appliance: Code Name Barcode VB2203 Vacuum packing foil set 2 pcs 8594049740314 VB2806 Vacuum packing foil set 2 pcs 8594049740321 VD8100 Vacuum storage container set 3 pcs 8594049740352 VB2023 Vacuum packing ziplock bags 12 pcs 8594049740338 VB2635 Vacuum packing ziplock bags 12 pcs 8594049740345 FOOD SAFETY The vacuum packing process extends the life of the food by removing most of the air from the sealed container or bag. It reduces the oxidation of food, which affects their nutritional value, taste and overall quality. The removal of air also slows down the growth of microorganisms, which can under certain conditions degrade food quality. These microorganisms in particular include: Fungi - they cannot grow in an environment with low oxygen level and vacuum packing therefore effectively reduces their growth. Yeast - they require water, sugar and reasonable temperature to multiply and grow. They can survive in the air and also in an airless environment. Their growth is slowed down by cooling. Freezing stops their growth completely. Bacteria - the growth of these microorganisms can be significantly reduced at temperatures of 4 °C and less. Freezing to -17 °C does not kill microorganisms, but it stops their growth and multiplication. In the case of long-term storage of perishable food, always freeze while using vacuum packing technology. After defrosting them, keep these foods refrigerated at lower temperatures. NOTICE: Vacuum packing is not a substitute for a canning process. However, vacuum packing slows down the processes resulting in food spoilage. Perishable foods which need be frozen or stored in a refrigerator must be stored at such temperatures even after vacuum packing.

GUIDE FOR FOOD STORAGE

Storage time Storage time in a vacuum Refrigerated food (5 - 2 °C) Red meat 3-4 days 8-9 days White meat 2-3 days 6-9 days Fish (whole) 1-3 days 4-5 days Game meat 1-3 days 5-7 days Smoked meat 7-15 days 25-40 days Sliced charcuterie 4-6 days 20-25 days Soft cheeses 5-7 days 14-20 days Hard cheeses 15-20 days 25-60 days Vegetable products 1-3 days 7-10 days Fruits 5-7 days 14-20 days Cooked / processed food Mashes, vegetable soups 2-3 days 6-10 days Pasta, rice 2-3 days 6-8 days Cooked / roasted meat 3-5 days 10-15 days Bakery products 2-3 days 6-8 days Frying oil 10-15 days 25-40 days Frozen food (-18 - 2 °C) Meat 4-6 months 15-20 months Fish 3-4 months 10-12 months Vegetables 8-10 months 18-24 months Food at room temperature (25 - 2 °C) Bread 1-2 days 6-8 days Packaged biscuits 4-6 months 12 months Pasta 5-6 months 12 months53

VA0060 Rice 5-6 months 12 months Flour 4-5 months 12 months Dried fruit 3-4 months 12 months Ground coffee 2-3 months 12 months Loose tea 5-6 months 12 months Milk powder 1-2 months 12 months Food in dried powdered form 1-2 months 12 months SERVICE Extensive maintenance or repair, which requires access to internal parts of the product, has to be performed by aqualified service centre. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

• Packaging materials and old appliances should be recycled.

• Packaging materials may be disposed of as sorted waste.

• if the product installation, operation and service conditions stipulated in the product operating manual have not been adhered to,

• to malfunctions caused due to mechanical, heat or chemical damage, short circuit, over voltage or incorrect installation,

• to malfunctions caused by an inexpert third-party intervention,

• to malfunctions caused by natural disaster,

• to malfunctions caused by insufficient or inappropriate maintenance in violation of the operating manual, including malfunctions caused by water and other sediments,

• to changes in colour of the heating surface or to scratching of the surface caused as a result of using the products in an unusual manner,

• to appearance and functional changes caused by exposure to sunlight, thermal radiation of water and other sediments,

• if the service life of certain product parts expires, e.g. for accumulators, bulbs, etc. The warranty does not apply to any products and services provided along with the product (gifts, promotional articles, etc.). Filing a complaint A complaint against a product defect must be filed as soon as identified, yet no later than before the end of the warranty term. The customer must file a product complaint with the dealer from which they have purchased the product, or with any authorised service centre, a list of which is included in the product package, or available at www. my-concept.com. While filing a product complaint, the product must be duly cleaned and securely packed so as to prevent any damage during its transport to an authorised service centre, where relevant, unless the product is delivered in person. The customer must submit proof of having concluded a purchase contract for the product by producing the receipt. While filing their complaint, the customer must indicate the noted defect and identify the preferred complaint application method. Complaints processing As long as the noted defect may be removed, the user has the right to have the defect duly removed free of charge on a timely basis. Where such a procedure is not reasonable with regard to the nature of the defect, the user may require to be supplied a new defect-free product (replacement), or, where the defect applies to a part of the product only, replacement of the part concerned. However, if replacement of the product or any part thereof is not proportionate with regard to the nature of the defect, especially if the defect can be removed without undue delay, the customer has the right to have the defect removed free of charge.