Kompakt 48090 - Vacuum packaging machines UNOLD - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Kompakt 48090 UNOLD

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VAKUUMIERER KOMPAKT

Bedienungsanleitung

Instructions of use Model 48090

Technical Data 16

Explanation of symbols.... 16

Safety Information 16

Preparing the appliance for operation 18

Vacuum packing in bags....18

Vacuum packing with film from the roll....19

Vacuum packing in the container 20

Vacuum packing in bottles....20

Cleaning and Care 21

Guarantee Conditions....22

Waste Disposal / Environmental Protection 22

Service 14

1 Cover
2 Sealing gasket
3 Vacuum chamber
4 Rubber gasket
5 Catches
6 Hose connection
7 Buttons/ Indicator lamp

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Features: Hose for creating a vacuum in the container, buttons for creating a vacuum and sealing, power cord storage compartment, indicator lamp

Accessories: instructions of use, 1 hose, 1 spare sealing ring

Equipment features, technology, colours and design are subject to change without notice. Errors and omissions excepted

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

This symbol denotes a possible hazard which could cause injury or damage to the appliance.

This symbol indicates a potential burning hazard. Please be especially careful at all times here.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read the following instructions and keep them on hand for later reference.

1. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
2. Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised.
3. Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall only switch on/off the appliance provided that it has been placed or installed in its intended normal operating position and they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall not plug in, regulate and clean the appliance or perform user maintenance.

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1. Children should be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

2. Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

3. Connect appliance only to an AC power supply with voltage corresponding to the voltage on the rating plate.

4. Do not operate this appliance with an external timer or remote control system.

5. Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.

6. Do not clean the appliance in a dishwasher.

7. The vacuum packing machine should never come into contact with water or other liquids. In case this ever happens, all parts must be completely dry before operating the appliance again.

8. This appliance is intended for domestic and similar use such as:

9. staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

■ agricultural enterprises;

■ by clients in hotels, motels and other accommodation facilities;

■ bed and breakfast accommodations and holiday homes.

1. Never touch the appliance or power cord with wet hands.

2. For safety reasons, never place the appliance on hot surfaces, a metal tray or a wet surface. Do not place the appliance or power cord near open flames during operation.

3. Always use the vacuum packing machine on a level, uncluttered surface.

4. Make sure that the power cord does not hang over the edge of the countertop or table, since this can cause accidents, for example if small children pull on the cord.

5. Keep the films and bags out of the reach of children so that they do not place them over their heads - danger of suffocation!

6. The sealing gasket becomes hot during operation of the appliance. Therefore, do not touch the seal, since otherwise there is a danger of being burned.

7. Do not operate or store the vacuum packing machine outdoors.

8. Do not use the appliance with accessories of other manufacturers or brands, in order to prevent damage.

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1. Unplug the appliance from the power supply after use and prior to cleaning. Never leave the appliance unattended when it is plugged in to the power supply.
2. Clean the appliance after every use (see chapter on Cleaning and Care).
3. Check the appliance, the plug and the power cord regularly for wear or damage. In case of damage to the power cord or other parts, please send the appliance for inspection and repair to our after sales service. Unauthorized repairs can result in serious risks to the user and void the warranty.

Never open the housing of the appliance. This can result in electric shock.

The sealing gasket becomes hot during operation of the appliance. Therefore, do not touch the seal, since otherwise there is a danger of being burned.

The manufacturer will not be liable in the event of improper or incorrect use or if repairs are carried out by unauthorized third parties.

PREPARING THE APPLIANCE FOR OPERATION

1. Remove all packaging material and any transport safety devices.
2. Clean all components with a damp cloth, as described in the chapter "Cleaning and care".
3. Place the ap place on a suitable level surface.
4. Make sure that there is enough space in front of the appliance for the bag to be vacuum packed.
5. Connect the appliance via the power cord to the power supply (AC, 220–240 V\~, 50-60 Hz).

VACUUM PACKING IN BAGS

1. Prepare the appliance as described in the section "Preparing the appliance for operation".
2. Open the cover of the appliance. Check to make sure the seal is inserted properly. If there are any foreign objects such as crumbs on the seal, they have to be removed, since otherwise no vacuum can be created.
3. Fill the bag with the food to be vacuumed. For optimal results, the bag should not be too full. Leave about 8 cm between the contents and the edge of the bag.
4. Place the open end of the bag in the middle of the vacuum packing chamber.

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1. Close the cover and press the two catches on the right and left of the appliance inward at the same time.
2. Press the button "Vac Seal". The indicator lamp lights up green to indicate that vacuum packing is in progress.
3. When the optimal vacuum result has been achieved, the bag is sealed.
4. The appliance starts with sealing, the vacuum pump no longer works.
5. When the process is completed, the indicator lights go out.
6. Now open the lid and remove the bag.
7. The vacuum packing process is completed and the food in the bag is vacuum sealed.
8. If you only wish to seal the bag without a vacuum, just press the button "Seal".
9. If you wish to interrupt the vacuum packing process, press the button "Vac Seal" again.
10. Always check whether the vacuum result meets your requirements and ensure that the sealing strip is complete and flawless.

VACUUM PACKING WITH FILM FROM THE ROLL

1. Prepare the appliance as described in the section "Preparing the appliance for operation".
2. Open the cover of the appliance. Check to make sure the seal is inserted properly. If there are any foreign objects such as crumbs on the seal, they have to be removed, since otherwise no vacuum can be created.
3. Cut the required amount of film from the roll. Caution: Add at least 7.5 cm for vacuum packing. If you wish to reuse the bag, you have to add even more: allow 2.5 cm for each vacuum packing process.
4. Place one open end of the film over the sealing gasket. You do not have to insert this end of the bag into the vacuum packing chamber, since the bag first has only to be sealed, without creating a vacuum.
5. Close the cover and press the two catches on the right and left of the appliance inward at the same time.
6. Press the button „Seal“. The indicator lamp lights up red to indicate that the appliance is sealing. The vacuum pump is still off.
7. When the process is completed, the indicator lights go out.
8. Open the lid and remove the bag.
9. Now you can start vacuum packing, as described.
10. If you wish to interrupt the vacuum packing process, press the button "Vac Seal".

Please use only containers that are suitable for vacuum packing. If you wish to vacuum pack liquids in the container, cool them in the refrigerator first. If you wish to vacuum pack ground or granulated foods in the container, please place a paper towel on top of the food before closing the lid and starting the vacuum packing process.

1. Prepare the appliance as described in the section "Preparing the appliance for operation".
2. Place the food to be vacuum packed in the container. Leave a space of at least 1 cm between the contents and the top edge of the container.
3. Insert one end of the hose included with your vacuum packing machine into the connection on the appliance and the other end into the valve on the lid of the vacuum container.
4. Close the cover of the vacuum packing machine and press the two catches on the right and left of the appliance inward at the same time.
5. Press the button "Vac Seal". The indicator lamp lights up green. Then the indicator lamp lights go out.
6. Remove the hose from the appliance and from the container.
7. The vacuum packing process is completed and the food in the container is vacuum packed.
8. If you wish to interrupt the process, press the button "Vac Seal" again.

VACUUM PACKING IN BOTTLES

The vacuum bottle stopper included with your vacuum packing machine can be used on wine or oil bottles, for example, so that you can easily preserve the aroma and freshness of any liquid.

Caution: Do not use the vacuum packing bottle stoppers for very thin glass bottles, for crystal, plastic or aluminium bottles or for damaged bottles.

Please do not vacuum pack any carbonated liquids. These liquids have to be preserved under pressure. Vacuum packing causes them to lose the carbonation.

1. Prepare the appliance as described in the section "Preparing the appliance for operation".
2. Insert the bottle stopper into the opening in the bottle. There must be at least 2.5 cm of air between the liquid in the bottle and the lower edge of the vacuum packing bottle stopper.

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1. Insert one end of the hose including with your vacuum packing machine into the connection on the appliance and the other end into the hole in the vacuum packing bottle stopper.
2. Close the cover of the vacuum packing machine and press the two catches on the right and left of the appliance inward at the same time.
3. Press the button "Vac Seal". The indicator lamp lights up green. Then the indicator lamp lights go out.
4. Remove the hose from the appliance and from the vacuum packing bottle stopper.
5. The vacuum packing process is now completed.
6. If you wish to interrupt the process, press the button "Vac Seal" again.

Opening the vacuum packed bottles

If you wish to open a vacuum packed bottle, simply pull the stopper out of the bottle.

CLEANING AND CARE

Cleaning the appliance

Before cleaning, always turn off the appliance and unplug it from the power supply.

Do not immerse the appliance and power cord in water or other liquids.

Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning it.

1. Wipe off the vacuum packing machine with a damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive scouring agents, steel wool, metal objects, hot cleaning agents or disinfectants.
2. Remove any food residue on the appliance using a damp cloth.
3. The app liane and power plug must be completely dry before the appliance can be operated again.
4. When completely dry, store the vacuum packing machine in a dry, safe place so that it is protected from dust, shocks, heat and moisture.

Cleaning the vacuum packing bags

1. The vacuum packing bags can be cleaned in warm water with a little dishwashing detergent added.
2. The bags can also be washed in the dishwasher. To do so, carefully turn the bag inside out and place it in the top basket of the dishwasher. Make sure that all surfaces of the bag come into contact with water. Dry the bags carefully before reusing them.
3. We recommend that you do not reuse bags in which raw meat or fish has been vacuum packed.
4. If you have vacuum packed foods with a high fat content, it is possible that the bags likewise cannot be reused.

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We grant a 24 months guarantee, and in case of commercial use a 12 months guarantee, starting from the date of purchase for any damage demonstrably due to manufacturing defects and when the appliance has been used according to its intended use. Within the warranty period we will remedy defective materials or workmanship through repair or replacement, at our option. Our warranty terms apply only to appliances sold in Germany and Austria. For other countries, please contact the responsible importer. In the event of a claim for remedy of defects, please send the appliance to our after sales service, properly packaged and postage paid, together with a copy of the automatically generated sales receipt, which must show the date of purchase, and a description of the defect. If the defect is covered by the warranty, the customer will be reimbursed for the shipping costs only in Germany and Austria. The warranty does not cover damage from normal wear, improper handling and failure to comply with the maintenance and care instructions. The warranty is void if repairs or modifications are made to the appliance by third parties. Any claims of the end consumer vis-à-vis the retailer are not limited by this warranty.

WASTE DISPOSAL / ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Our appliances are produced on a high quality level for a long lifetime. Regular maintenance and expert repairs by our after-sales service can extend the useful life of the appliance. If an appliance is defective and repair is not possible we ask you to follow the following instructions for disposal. Do not dispose this appliance together with your standard household waste. Please bring this product to an approved collection point for recycling of electric and electronic products. By separate

collection and disposal of waste products you help to protect natural resources and ensure, that the product is disposed in an adequate way to protect health and environment.

The instruction booklet is also available for download: www.unold.de

NOTICE D'UTILISATION MODÈLE 48090

DONNÉES TECHNIQUES

Puissance : 100 W, 220–240 V\~, 50-60 Hz

Dimensions : Env. 35,1 x 6,0 x 5,0 cm (L x l x h)

CONDITIONS DE GARANTIE

Medidas: Aprox. 35,1 x 6,0 x 5,0 cm (L x A x H)

Wymiary: Okoto 35,1 x 6,0 x 5,0 cm (L x B x H)