Vacu Power 100 - Vacuum packaging machines Leifheit - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Vacuum sealing appliance
Brand	Leifheit
Model	Vacu Power 100
Dimensions (L x W x H)	378 x 103 x 66 mm
Weight	1.0 kg
Power supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption	80 W
Vacuum value	50 kPa
Main functions	Automatic vacuum sealing, automatic sealing, Pulse mode for delicate foods, sealing without vacuum (for roll bags), compatibility with vacuum bags and containers
Package contents	Appliance, 10 professional bags, instruction manual
Heating element material	Teflon (coating)
Care and cleaning	Exterior: damp cloth; interior: paper towel; seals: warm soapy water, dry completely before reassembly; do not immerse, do not put in dishwasher
Safety	Automatic shutdown in case of overheating; do not use with damaged cable; do not open or repair yourself; unplug before cleaning; indoor use only
Spare parts and repairability	Replaceable foam seals (customer service centre); repairs only by authorised technicians; use only original Leifheit accessories
General information	Manufacturer's warranty; keep original packaging for returns; household use only; do not use near flammable gases

Frequently Asked Questions - Vacu Power 100 Leifheit

How to use automatic mode for vacuum sealing?

Place the open end of the bag on the heating strip (the bag must extend into the vacuum chamber), close the lid until it clicks, then press the AUTO button. The vacuum and sealing are performed automatically. The indicators turn off at the end of the cycle.

How to make a bag from a roll?

Cut the desired length of film, place the end on the heating strip without extending into the vacuum chamber, close the lid and press the SEAL button. Once the indicator goes off, the bag is sealed on one side.

Why does the appliance not start?

Check that the power cord is plugged in and not damaged. Make sure the lid is locked on both sides. If the appliance has overheated, let it cool down for at least 15 minutes before trying again.

Can I use ordinary freezer bags?

No, use only vacuum bags and rolls, preferably the original Leifheit accessories. Freezer bags or plastic wrap are not suitable.

How to clean the appliance after use?

Unplug the appliance and let it cool. Clean the exterior with a damp cloth, the interior with paper towel. The rubber seals can be removed, washed in warm soapy water and dried before reassembly. Do not immerse and do not put in dishwasher.

How to store the appliance?

Unplug it. Store it in a flat, safe place out of reach of children. Close the lid without locking to avoid deforming the seals. Do not wrap the cable around the appliance.

Which foods should not be vacuum sealed?

Do not vacuum seal mushrooms, garlic, or very dusty foods. Vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower must be blanched and frozen beforehand. Hot foods must be cooled first.

How to avoid crushing delicate foods during vacuum sealing?

Use the PULSE button to manually control suction. You can also pre-freeze foods (meat, fish, berries) or place a cloth/paper towel between the food and the bag.

What if the bag does not seal properly?

Check that the heating strip and the foam seal are clean and in good condition. Ensure the end of the bag is dry, without folds or crumbs. If the bag has a hole, test by submerging it in water with air, then reseal or replace it.

Can I reuse vacuum bags?

Yes, if they have not contained raw meat, fish or fatty foods. Wash them with hot water, dry completely before reuse. Used bags for raw foods must be discarded.

USER MANUAL Vacu Power 100 Leifheit

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Bedienungsanleitung

VACU POWER 100

LEIFHEIT

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Sicherheitshinweise

Read the operating instructions completely before using for the first time.

The operating instructions can be found on the Leifheit homepage under www.leifheit.de.

• Use the appliance only as described in these instructions.
• Check the appliance for visible damage on the outside before use. Do not use the appliance if it has visible damage.
• The appliance may not be put into operation if the connecting line or plug are damaged, if it does not function correctly, if it has been dropped or damaged.
• The electric safety of the appliance is only guaranteed when it is used according to the regulations. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage that results from the incorrect use of the appliance. In case of doubt, consult a specialist.
• Where possible, do not use any adapters, multiple sockets and/or extension cables.

If however, this should be necessary, only use adapters, multiple sockets and/or extension cables that comply with the safety guidelines and never exceed the maximum power specified on the adapter.

• Repairs may only be carried out by authorised customer services technicians.
• If the cable is defective, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or authorized service technicians to avoid hazards.
• Never open the appliance single-handedly. The individual components of the appliance must not be disassembled, repaired or altered. There is a risk of electric shock when making contact with live connections or electric components.
• Incorrect repairs may result in significant dangers for the user and cancel any claims under guarantee.
• Make sure that the appliance is switched off before plugging the mains plug into the socket as well as before removing it.

• Do not touch the appliance as well as the mains plug with wet hands.

• Never immerse the appliance in water or any other fluids.

• Persons (including children) with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack of experience should not use this device unless they are supervised appropriately or have been instructed about the resulting hazards.
• This appliance can be used by children from an age of 8 years as well as by persons with limited physical, sensory or physical abilities or with lack of experience or knowledge if they are supervised appropriately or have been instructed in the use of the appliance and the resulting dangers by a responsible person.
• Children must not play with the appliance. Keep the appliance in a safe place out of reach of children. Children must not clean or service the appliance without supervision.
• Always remove the mains plug from the socket when the appliance is not being used, or before cleaning or maintenance..
• Always pull the power cable out of the socket using the plug and not the cable.

- Do not kink the power cable and do not lay it over sharp edges as this would lead to the cable breaking.

• Always use the appliance on stable, level and dry surfaces.

- The appliance is exclusively recommended for use indoors.

- Protect the appliance against intensive heat and do not use the appliance in the vicinity of flammable gases.

- Lubricants do not have to be used on this appliance.

- Before you insert the mains plug of the appliance in the socket, or pull it out, please always check if the cover is unlocked.

- For storage, close the cover only slightly, do not lock it so that the seals do not deform thus impairing the function of the appliance.

- The vacuuming appliance is only suitable for domestic use!

By purchasing this vacuuming appliance, you have bought a quality product of Leifheit.

Please read these operating instructions carefully before using the appliance.

The instructions for use are a component of the vacuuming appliance. They must be read and applied by everyone who works with the appliance. The instructions for use must be handed over when selling the vacuuming appliance.

If you have any questions or suggestions, our Leifheit Service is at your disposal.

Leifheitstraße 1, 56377 Nassau, Germany

International phone number (liable for costs): (Mon - Fri: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CET)

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Table of Contents

Picture pages 4-7

A Safety instructions 10

B Scope of supply 46

C Product description 47

D Technical data 47

E Intended use 48

F Preparing for commissioning 48

G Vacuum packaging in a bag 49

Sealing a bag from a bag roll 49

I Vacuum packaging in a container ..... 50

J Cleaning and care 51

K Storage 52

L Accessories 52

M Disposal 52

N Troubleshooting 52

Warning instructions

WARNING

Notes on potentially dangerous situations that may lead to severe injury or death.

CAUTION

Notes on potentially dangerous situations that may lead to minor injury.

NOTE

Notes on potentially dangerous situations that may lead to property damage.

B Scope of supply

- Vacuuming device

• 10 professional vacuuming bags

- Operating instructions

Take the device out of the box and remove the packaging material.

Keep the original packaging in safe place during the guarantee period of the device to enable you to send the device back packaged correctly in even of a guarantee claim.

WARNING

Asphyxiation hazard!

Keep packaging material and vacuuming bag away from children. There is an asphyxiation hazard if handled incorrectly.

Product description

[1] PULSE button with indicator lamp

This button serves the manual control of the vacuum pump. The vacuuming procedure starts when the button is pressed. Releasing the button ends the procedure. This allows a particularly careful vacuuming of pressure sensitive food products. The procedure can be repeated.

[2] SEAL button with indicator lamp

This button has 2 functions:

a) Sealing a bag without vacuuming. A bag can be made from a bag roll.

b) If the automatic vacuum and sealing function is activated, this button stops the motor pump and immediately begins with sealing the bag. The user can reduce the vacuum inside the bag in order to avoid squashing delicate food products.

This button only works when the appliance cover is closed completely.

[3] AUTO button with indicator lamp

This button starts the automatic vacuuming and sealing of a bag.

[4] Teflon coated heating element

This element is heated and seals the bag.

[5] Sealing strip

The bag is sealed on the sealing strip.

[6] Top seal

Vacuums by generating a vacuum chamber with the bottom seal.

[7]Bottom seal

Forms a vacuum chamber together with the top seal.

[8]Vacuum chamber

In the vacuum chamber, the air is sucked out of the bag and liquids overflowing are collected.

[9] Connection for vacuuming containers

Connection for a hose accessory to vacuum containers.

[10] Locking hook

Locks the cover of the appliance.

[11] Unlocking button

Is located on both sides of the appliance. Pressing both buttons opens the cover and the vacuum in the appliance is relieved.

[12] Mains plug

Technical data

Model Vacu Power 100

Connection data 220-240V, 50Hz

Power consumption 80 W

Vacuum value 50 Kpa

Product dimension 378 x 103 x 66 mm

Weight 1.0 kg

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Intended use

This appliance is intended for the vacuuming of bags and containers as well as for sealing films and bags.

It is suitable exclusively for domestic use.

Use the appliance only for the intended purpose and use only the bag and accessory parts recommended by the manufacturer.

If the appliance is misused or operated incorrectly / improperly, we cannot assume any liability for possible damage.

The operating instructions are based on standards and regulations applicable in the European Union. When abroad, observe the country-specific guidelines and legislations.

The manufacturer assumes not liability for damage due to:

• non-intended use
• incorrect repairs
• technical modifications, modifications to the appliance
• use of accessories and spare parts not approved

Preparing for commissioning

Before use, place the appliance on a level, dry, heat-resistant and stable worktop.

Plug the mains plug of the appliance into the wall socket (see chapter G, H, I).

AUTION

Risk of burn injuries!

The sealing strip of the appliance becomes very hot. Never touch it immediately after the sealing procedure.

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Caution, damage!

Allow the appliance to cool down between several applications in order to avoid overheating.

We recommend not sealing more than one bag air tight per minute and sealing no more than 10 times successively without interruption. Otherwise the appliance will overheat and must be left to cool down for 15 minutes before it can be used again.

Do not package hot food products.

Vacuum packaging in a bag

1. Fill the food product or objects that you want to store in a bag intended for this purpose. The open end of the bag must be clean, free from dust, dry and smooth.
2. Open the cover and place the open end of the bag onto the sealing strip. Make sure that the bag reaches into the vacuum chamber.
3. Close the cover on both sides until you hear it engaging. Use both hands for this purpose.
4. Press the AUTO button. The bag is automatically vacuumed and then sealed (the indicator lamp of the AUTO and SEAL button illuminate).
   The procedure is ended when the vacuum pump switches off and the indicator lamp goes out.

Note:

Pressing the PULSE button allows the vacuuming procedure to also be initiated and controlled manually; this allows pressure-sensitive food products to be particularly carefully.

Then the sealing procedure is initiated by pressing the SEAL button.

During the vacuum packaging, a very high pressure is generated in the bag. Observe the procedure in order to avoid the food products being sealed from being squashed by the pressure. You can interrupt the automatic vacuuming procedure using the AUTO button at any time and initiate the sealing earlier.

1. Press both unlocking buttons at the same time in order to open the appliance cover and remove the bag.
   Check the sealed bag; it should have a simple sealing seam and not have any folds otherwise the sealing seam is not air tight.

Sealing a bag from a bag roll

1. Roll out the film to the length you require and cut it to the desired length, ensuring for a clean cut.
2. Open the cover and place the one end of the bag onto the sealing strip. Make sure that the bag does not reach to the vacuum chamber.
3. Close the cover on both sides until you hear it engaging. Use both hands for this purpose.
4. Press the SEAL button to start the sealing. The bag is sealed when the indicator lamp goes out.
5. Press both unlocking buttons at the same time in order to open the appliance cover and remove the finished bag. This is now prepared for vacuuming.

Vacuum packaging in a container

Use only the vacuum containers recommended by the manufacturer and make sure that these are clean and dry.

Clean the edge and the seal of the container lid.

Take a close look to see if the lid, valve or container are damaged.

1. Place the food product in the container. Ensure for sufficient space (min. 1 cm) to the container lid.

2. Open the appliance cover. Attach the hose adapter to the connection on the appliance intended for this purpose and place the suction cup onto the opening of the container lid.

3. Keep the suction cup pressed on slightly so that this rests tight on the container lid.

Before using the vacuum container, also always observe the operating instructions and notes of the manufacturer.

PresstheAUTO button to start the vacuuming. The appliance stops automatically and the indicator lamp goes out as soon as the procedure is completed.

Now you can remove the suction cup and take the hose adapter off the appliance.

Always observe the operating instructions of the vacuum container.

Notes on handling food products

With tipped or sharp-edged food products (e.g. bones, fish bones), cover the edges with paper or residual film of a vacuum bag.

Freeze liquid food products in a baking tin or hardened bowl before vacuuming. Then seal air tight and put back into the freezer immediately.

To seal food products that are not frozen vacuum tight, you need an additional approx. 5 cm longer bag length to allow the food products to expand during freezing.

Cool or freeze perishable food products immediately after you have vacuum sealed them. Do not keep them at room temperature.

Correct sealing has a "clear" appearance. If the sealing seam is spotted, incomplete, has folds or a milky appearance, cut off the sealing seam and repeat the procedure.

Sensitive products such as meat, fish, berries, etc. should be frozen first so that they are not squashed when vacuuming, or use the PULSE button of the vacuuming appliance to control the vacuuming procedure manually.

If you are packing unfrozen fresh meat, lay a piece of kitchen roll, paper cloth between the meat and the top side of the bag. This helps to absorb the moisture.

Products with high dust content should not be vacuumed in bags.

Never pack mushrooms or garlic under vacuum.

Wash your hands and all utensils and surfaces before vacuum packaging food products.

If fruits and vegetables are peeled before vacuum sealing, this extends their product life.

Blanch and freeze vegetable types such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage before you vacuum them otherwise they will emit gases.

Cleaning and care

The appliance must be regularly cleaned.

Cleaning and care work must always be carried out on an appliance that has cooled and with the mains plug removed.

Do not use any aggressive or scouring cleaning agents, and no solvents.

Do not scratch stubborn soiling with hard objects.

Dry the appliance carefully before reusing it.

Cleaning the outside

Wipe the outside of the appliance using a moist cloth.

Cleaning the inside

Clean the inside of the appliance using a kitchen roll in order to remove any food residues or liquids.

Cleaning the collecting bag

Wash the bag in warm rinsing water and then allow it to dry carefully before reusing it.

Bags that have been used to store raw meat, fish or greasy food products cannot be reused.

Cleaning the vacuum chamber seals

Remove the rubber seal and clean this in warm soapy water.

The rubber seal should be dried carefully before reinserting it.

Carefully reinsert the rubber seal in precisely the same position as not to damage it and so that the machine functions correctly.

WARNING

Risk of electric shock!

Do not immerse the appliance, power cable or the mains plug in water or other liquids.

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AUTION

Risk of burn injuries!

The sealing strip may be hot after vacuuming. Wait until the appliance has cooled down.

OTE

Caution, damage!

Do not put the vacuuming appliance in the dishwasher.

If moisture should enter the appliance, electronic components may be damaged. Make sure that no liquids can enter inside the appliance.

Storage

Keep your appliance on a level and safe place out of reach of children.

Always remove the mains plug from the socket if the appliance is not being used for a longer time.

Do not wind the cable around the appliance.

OTE

Caution, damage!

For storage, close the cover only slightly, do not lock it so that the seals do not deform thus impairing the function of the appliance.

Accessories

Please use only the bag and rolls intended exclusively for the vacuuming.

We recommend using original accessories from Leifheit.

Freezer bags or cling film cannot be processed using this appliance.

Disposal

If the appliance is discarded, it must be rendered unusable (e.g. by cutting off the power cable and plug) and disposed of in accordance with the current applicable legislations and provisions in the country of use.

Your responsible council will provide you with information.

Do not dispose of the appliance in domestic waste.

Sort the packaging before disposal.

Troubleshooting

The vacuuming appliance does not function:

• Check the power cable for tight fit in the socket.
• Examine the power cable for damage.
• Check if the socket works by connecting another appliance.
• Check if the appliance is set to the correct mode.

See operating instructions above.

• Make sure that the bag is positioned correctly in the vacuum chamber.
• Check that the cover has engaged on both sides of the housing.
• The appliance may be overheated due to continuous operation and must cool down for 15 minutes.

The air is not completely removed from the bag:

• In order to ensure for a correct sealing, the open end of the bag must be completely in the area of the vacuum chamber.
• Check the sealing strips and the foam seals under the cover for soiling and position. Make sure that the foam seals on the cover and on the base around the vacuum chamber do not break or distort. Wipe clean and smooth them again.
• The vacuum bag may have a leak. For testing, seal the bag with a little air, immerse it in water and apply pressure. Bubbles are an indication that there is a leak. Seal the bag again or use another one.
• Use only bags recommended by the manufacturer.
• Leaks may be along the seal that are caused by folds, crumbs, grease of liquids. Open the bag again, wipe out the top end of the bag and smooth it along the sealing strip before re-sealing.

The appliance does not automatically switch to the sealing procedure after vacuuming:

• A negative pressure sensor is installed in this appliance. The appliance does not change to the sealing procedure automatically if the vacuum pressure in the bag cannot reach the specified vacuum pressure.
  Check the sealing strips and the foam seals under the cover for soiling and correct position. Wipe clean and smooth them again. Try again.
• Make sure that the foam seals on the cover and on the base around the vacuum chamber do not break or distort. Take this out of the tray, wash and dry it thoroughly. Or replace it with a new foam seal (obtain this from your nearest service centre).
• The vacuum bag may have a leak. For testing, seal the bag with a little air, immerse it in water and apply pressure. Bubbles are an indication that there is a leak. Seal the bag again or use another one.
• Leaks may be along the seal that are caused by folds, crumbs, grease of liquids. Open the bag again, wipe out the top end of the bag and smooth it along the sealing strip before re-sealing.

Air enters the bag again after sealing:

• Leaks may be along the seal that are caused by folds, crumbs, grease of liquids. Open the bag again, wipe out the top end of the bag and smooth it along the sealing strip before re-sealing.
• Natural gases may be released or result in fermentation of food products (such as fruit and vegetables). Open the bag and if you believe that the food is beginning to deteriorate, and throw it away. Insufficient cooling or fluctuating temperatures in the fridge may lead to the food products deteriorating.

If the food product has not deteriorated, these should be consumed immediately.

- Check the bag for damage or a hole that may allow the vacuum to escape.

Do not vacuum hard objects with sharp tips. Pad sharp edges with paper towels in order to avoid damage.

The bag melts:

- If the sealing strip or the sealing element overheats and brings the bag to melt, the cover may have to be raised to allow the sealing strip of the heating element to cool down for a few minutes.

A vacuum is not generated in the container:

• Make sure that the connecting hose is connected tight with the appliance and container.
- At the beginning of the vacuuming procedure, press on the container lid OR on the hose adapter in order to prevent the container seal from leaking.
- Check if there is any damage. If yes, replace the damaged parts with new ones.
- Check the function of the vacuuming appliance.
- Make sure that the edge of the container is clean enough. If all situations mentioned above have been ruled out, please contact the service centre specified.

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