VT3217 - Vacuum Cleaner LAICA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VT3217 LAICA

Instructions and warranty page 10 VACUUM SEALER

4. “Pulse vacuum” key

6. “Sealing setting” key (single -

12. Vacuum chamber / removable drip

Dear customer, Laica would like to thank you for choosing one of our products, designed according to strict performance and quality criteria in order to ensure total satisfaction. IMPORTANT

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE

KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The instruction manual must be considered an integral part of the product and must be kept for its entire life. If the appliance is transferred to another owner, its documentation must also be transferred in its entirety. To ensure the safe and correct use of the product, the user must carefully read the instructions and warnings contained in the manual insofar as they provide important information regarding safety, user and maintenance instructions. If the instruction manual is lost or in the event you require additional information or clarifications, please contact the company at the address shown below: Laica S.p.A. Viale del Lavoro, 10 - 36048 Barbarano Mossano (VI) - Italy - Tel. [phone] - [e-mail] - www.laica.it CONTENTS SYMBOL LEGEND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

• Prior to use, ensure the product is intact and that there is no visible damage. If in doubt, refrain from using the device and contact the retailer that sold you the product.

• Keep the plastic bag away from children: danger of suffocation.

• Before connecting the appliance, make sure the mains voltage corresponds with the voltage on the plate located on the base of the appliance.

• This device must only be used for its intended purpose and in the manner indicated in the instructions. All other types of use shall be considered inappropriate and therefore hazardous. The manufacturer shall not be deemed liable for any damage caused by inappropriate or incorrect use.

• This device may be used by children aged 14 years and over.

• This appliance may only be used or maintained by individuals with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capacities or unskilled individuals under adequate adult supervision. Children must not play with the device. NEVER leave the appliance operating unsupervised. Once finished using it, turn it off and unplug it from the mains.

• In the event of a failure and/or malfunction, turn off the appliance without tampering with it. Always contact the retailer for repairs. Do NOT connect or disconnect the appliance and do NOT use it with wet or damp hands. Do NOT pull on the power cord or the device itself to unplug.

• Handle the product with care, protect it against impacts, extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity, dust, direct sunlight and sources of heat.

• Unplug immediately after use and always before cleaning.

• If an electrical appliance falls into water, do not attempt to extract it, but immediately remove the plug from the power socket. Warning! Do NOT tamper with the power cord for any reason. If damaged, contact your retailer.

• Unwind the cable for its entire length and keep it away from heat sources. Never use power adapters other than those reported on the data label located on the bottom of the appliance.

• The appliance cover is not protected against liquid penetration. Do NOT touch the sealing bar when the appliance is on. Danger of burns. NEVER submerge the device into water or any other liquids. DO NOT use the appliance outdoors.

WARNING! BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

• During extreme conditions (voltage 10% above the nominal voltage and temperature around 40°C), intensive use of the appliance could trigger the automatic thermal protection device. In this case, wait for the appliance to cool before using. Do not perform more than 100 vacuum packing operations in a row. Beyond this limit, the appliance's automatic thermal protection systems could be triggered (we recommend waiting at least 15 seconds between sealing operations.

• We recommend using LAICA embossed vacuum bags or of equivalent quality. Caution: the use of unsuitable bags does not guarantee an optimal vacuum sealing. Do NOT store the vacuum sealer with the locking handle lowered.

• It is recommended to leave approximately 8/10 cm between the bottom of the vacuum sealed product and the bag opening.

• This device is not intended for professional use, but rather only for domestic use. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION (see fig. 1)

4. “Pulse vacuum” key

6. “Sealing setting” key (single - double - double extended)

12. Vacuum chamber / removable drip tray

1. Lid: creates the airtight seal required to generate the vacuum in the bag.

2. “Automatic / STOP” key:

• starts the automatic air extraction and sealing cycle.

• blocks the previously selected function.

• the appliance seals only;

• during the automatic cycle, air extraction is blocked and the bag is automatically sealed.

4. “Pulse vacuum” key: starts the pulse vacuum process; air extraction

starts when the key is pressed, and stops when it is released.

5. “Canister” key: starts the vacuum sealing cycle for the canisters (not

6. “Sealing setting” key: allows the type of seal to be selected based on

the food being packed:

• “single”: the machine makes a single seal, ideal for dry foods such as bread, pasta, biscuits and similar, which require a short sealing time;

• “double”: the machine makes a double seal, ideal for wet foods containing liquids and moisture, such as fruit, vegetables and cold meats, which require double sealing;

• “double extended”: the machine makes a double seal, extending the sealing time. Ideal for wet or very moist foods such as meats and cooked vegetables.

7. Indicator lights: indicate the operations under way and the functions

English12 13 8.9. Socket for canister tube: to connect the machine to the canisters using the supplied tube.

10. Locking handle: to hook and release the lid onto/from the base of the

11. Double sealing bar: makes the seal.

12.13.Vacuum chamber / removable and washable drip tray: area

where the far open end of the bag is positioned to allow air extraction and the elimination of any excess fluids.

14. Gaskets: creates an optimal airtight seal in the vacuum chamber to

generate a vacuum in the bags.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Voltage: AC 220-240V 50Hz - Power absorption: 120W - Environmental operating conditions: +10°C +40°C; relative humidity ≤ 85% - Environmental storage conditions: +10°C +50°C; relative humidity ≤ 85% - MAX bag width: 300 mm The roll supplied is foodgrade

• Before each use, thoroughly clean the appliance as described in the section “maintenance”.

• Place the appliance on a flat, rigid surface, leaving a sufficient, clear space in front of the device in which to place the bags containing the food to be packed.

• Check that the drip tray is inserted in its slot.

• Connect the appliance to a power socket.

• Insert the food to be packed evenly in the bag. Check that the bag is 8 cm longer than the food to be preserved.

• Lift the lid. It is possible to select the sealing time of the appliance and the number of seals to be made based on the food being packed (see section “Description of functions”). The machine is automatically set to the “Sealing setting - single” function by default. To change the settings, lower the handle. Once the selection has been changed, it is saved until the appliance is disconnected from the power socket.

1. Position the open end of the bag inside the vacuum chamber as shown in

figure 2. With bags that have only one embossed side, position the smooth side facing upwards. Make sure the inside of the bag, in the point where it will be sealed, is clean and free of any food residue. The bag must be perfectly stretched and unwrinkled.

2. Lower the lid and hook it to the base of the machine, pressing the handle

downward; the “Sealing setting” key light turns on indicating the previously made selection (“single - double - double extended”).

3. Press the “Automatic/STOP” key to start the automatic air extraction and

sealing procedure: the “Automatic/STOP” key light turns on. During the sealing phase, the light on the “Seal” key will come on.

4. Wait until the indicator lights turn off. Open the lid by lifting the handle.

5. Check that the bag is properly sealed and place it in the refrigerator,

freezer or storeroom.

Using the roll, it is possible to prepare bags of the desired length specific to the type of food being stored.

2. Determine the length of the bag by considering the length of the food

being preserved and adding at least 8 cm.

3. Cut the roll to the desired length using the supplied cutter.

4. Position one of the two open ends of the bag on the sealing bar. With

rolls that have only one embossed side, position the smooth side facing upwards.

5. The bag must not protrude from the vacuum chamber / drip tray or on the

6. Make sure that the bag is fully stretched out, clean and unwrinkled.

6. Lower the lid and hook it to the base of the machine, pressing the handle

downward; the “Sealing setting” key light turns on indicating the previously made selection (“single - double - double extended”).

7. Press the “Seal” key to start sealing. When the indicator light turns off,

sealing is complete. Open the lid by lifting the handle.

8. Check that the bag is properly sealed.

9. Continue as described in the section “USE WITH BAGS”.

PARTIAL VACUUM Total air extraction using the automatic method tends to crush more delicate and fragile foods (such as strawberries, berries, breadsticks, vegetables, etc.); in these cases, it is therefore possible to use the manual vacuum, interrupting air extraction when necessary.

1. Position the bag and secure the lid of the machine as described in points

1 and 2 of the section “Use with bags”. A vacuum can be manually generated in two ways: a. Press the “Automatic/STOP” key to start extracting the air. Keep a close eye on the air being extracted from the bag, and when necessary stop the vacuum process by pressing the “Seal” key. b. Press the “Pulse vacuum” key to extract the air, and when necessary stop the vacuum process by pressing the “Seal” key.

2. Lift the lid and check that the bag is properly sealed.

USE WITH CONTAINERS (not supplied) Using Laica canisters. Before each use, make sure that the lid, canister and canister seal are completely clean and dry.

1. Fill the canister up to a maximum of 2 cm below the top edge.

2. Put the lid on and, for the VT3304 model only, turn the air valve on the lid

to the "•SEAL" position.

3. Connect the canister tube by inserting one of the two ends into the socket

located on the machine lid, and the other end into the socket located on the canister lid.

4. Hook the lid onto the base of the machine by lowering the locking handle.

5. Press the “Canister” key to start the automatic air extraction procedure:

the indicator light on the key will come on. Wait until the indicator light goes out.

6. Extract the tube from the canister, place the canister back in the fridge,

freezer or storeroom.

VACUUM PACKING FOR LIQUIDS

To place liquids under vacuum, they need to be frozen first. Place the liquid food in a suitable canister, place it in the freezer for approximately 12-18 hours, then take it out of the canister and place it in a vacuum bag. Extract the air and seal the bag as described in the section "user instructions - use with bags"; then place the bag back in the freezer. MAINTENANCE

• Wash your hands thoroughly before cleaning the appliance.

• Before and after use, clean the appliance with a dry or slightly damp cloth, taking care not to allow liquids to enter the appliance.

• After each use, remove any residual nylon (bag) from the sealing bar using a soft cloth being careful not to damage it. Clean the sealing bar only once it is cooled.

• After every use, remove the drip tray and wash it thoroughly under running water to remove any liquid residue. Make sure it is perfectly dry before putting it back in its slot.

• Never use chemicals or abrasive products.

• Store the appliance in a cool, dry place. Do not store the device with the locking handle lowered in order to prevent the deformation of the sealing gasket and gaskets. English English EN EN14 15 Spare parts available o gaskets and sealing gasket: code AHI046, o drip tray: code AHI044, o canister tube: code AHI039. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance is not working. The appliance is not plugged in. Plug the product into the electrical socket. The thermoprotector was triggered. Let the appliance cool for at least 30 minutes and turn it back on. The device does not create the complete vacuum in the bag. The bag may be punctured. Make sure the bag is intact or replace it. The bag is not positioned correctly in the suction and liquid collection chamber. Position the bag as described in section "Instructions - use with bags". The device does not create the complete vacuum in the bag. The sealing bar could be overheated. This happens when several seals are made consecutively and very quickly. Wait a few minutes to allow the sealing bar to cool. Wait at least 15 seconds between seals. The bag doesn't maintain its vacuum after sealing The bag may be punctured. Make sure the bag is intact or replace it. The edge of the bag is not perfectly clean. Make sure there are no impurities along the seal such as crumbs, grease, etc. Open the bag and try again. Problem Possible cause Solution The bag melts and doesn't seal properly. The bag sealing area is dirty and not flat. Make sure the inside of the bag is clean and the bag lies flat. The selected “double extended” sealing time is too long. Reduce the sealing time by pressing the “Seal Setting - double” key. DISPOSAL PROCEDURE The symbol on the bottom of the device indicates the separated collection of electric and electronic equipment (Dir. 2012/19/Eu- WEEE). At the end of life of the device, do not dispose it as mixed solid municipal waste, but dispose it referring to a specific collection centre located in your area or returning it to the distributor, when buying a new device of the same type to be used with the same functions. If the appliance to be disposed of is less than 25 cm, it can be returned to a retail location that is over 400 m² without having to purchase a new, similar device. This procedure of separated collection of electric and electronic devices is carried out forecasting a European environmental policy aiming at safeguarding, protecting and improving environment quality, as well as avoiding potential effects on human health due to the presence of hazardous substances in such equipment or to an improper use of the same or of parts of the same. Caution! The wrong disposal of electric and electronic equipment may involve sanctions. This product is meant for domestic use. The conformity, certified by the CE-marking on the device, refers to the Directive 2014/30/Eu on electromagnetic compatibility and to the Directive 2014/35/Eu on electric material destined to be used within given voltage limits. This product is an electronic device that was tested to assure, according to the current technical knowledge, that it does not interfere with other nearby located equipment (electromagnetic compatibility) and that it is safe if used according to the advices given in the instructions for use. In case of operation anomalies, do not keep using the device and, if necessary, refer to the manufacturer directly. WARRANTY This equipment is covered by a 2-year warranty starting from the purchase date, which has to be proven by means of the stamp or signature of the dealer and by the fiscal payment receipt that shall be kept enclosed to this document. This warranty period complies with the laws in force and applies only in case the consumer is an individual. Laica products are designed for domestic use only; therefore, their use for commercial purposes is forbidden. The warranty covers only production defects and does not apply, if the damage is caused by accidental events, misuse, negligence or improper use of the product. Use the supplied accessories only; the use of other accessories invalidate the warranty cover. Do not open the equipment for any reason whatsoever; the opening or the tampering of the equipment, definitely invalidate the warranty. Warranty does not apply to parts subject to tear and wear along the use, as well as to batteries, when they are included. Warranty decays after 2 years from the purchase date. In this case, technical service interventions will be carried out against payment. Information on technical service interventions, under warranty terms or against payment, may be requested by writing at [e-mail]. Repair or replacement of products covered by the warranty terms are free of charge. In case of faults, refer to the dealer; DO NOT send anything directly to LAICA. All interventions covered by warranty (including product replacement or the replacement of any of its parts) shall not be meant to extend the duration of the original warranty period of the replaced product. The manufacturer cannot be made liable for any damages that may be caused, directly or indirectly, to people, things and pets resulting from the inobservance of the provisions contained in the suitable user manual, especially with reference to the instructions related to installation, use and maintenance of the equipment. Being constantly involved in improving its own products, Laica reserves the right to modify its product, totally or partially, with reference to any production need, without that this involves any responsibility whatsoever by Laica or its dealers. English English EN EN16 17 MÁQUINA PARA CONSERVAR AL VACÍO - INSTRUCCIONES Y GARANTÍA Estimado cliente, Laica desea agradecerle por haber elegido el presente producto, diseñado según criterios de fiabilidad y calidad para su completa satisfacción. IMPORTANTE

6. Tecla “Sealing setting” (single – double – double extended)

PROBLEMAS E SOLUÇÕES

(single – double – double extended)

PROBLEMAS E SOLUÇÕES

6. Taste “Sealing setting” (single – double – double extended)

4. Tipka "Pulse vacuum"

6. Tipka "Sealing setting" (single – double – double extended)