953228 - Vacuum packaging machines Westfalia - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 953228 Westfalia

Please read this manual carefully and use the device only according to this manual. Dispose of used packaging material carefully or store it out of the reach of children. There is a danger of suffocation! Persons with limited physical, sensorial or mental abilities are not allowed to use the device, unless they are supervised and briefed for their safety by a qualified person. The polybag vacuum sealer is not a toy and does not belong in the hands of children. Never leave the unit unsupervised when in use. Keep it out of reach of children or persons in need of supervision. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Never touch the heating wire and the welding seam directly after sealing. There is a risk of burns! Please keep this unit and the bags clean at all times as they come into direct contact with food. Disconnect the unit from the power mains immediately after use. Use the unit only for its intended purpose to seal and vacuum polybags. The device is not intended for continuous professional operation. The device is intended to be used in closed rooms only and in similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments. The use in any other way is not considered as intended use. Do not use the unit if the power plug or the power cord is damaged or if the unit does not function as usual or if it has been damaged. Do not use the unit outdoors. lace the unit on a level, solid surface. Do not place the unit close to heating appliances or open flames. Never immerse the unit in liquids of any kind. SAFETY NOTES12 Do not lock the top cover when the appliance is not in use, or it may deform the gaskets and affect the machine’s function. Should the unit become damaged do not use it any further and have it repaired by a professional or contact our customer service. Do not disassemble the unit or try repairing it yourself.13 Before first Use Take the unit out of the packaging. Keep packaging materials out of reach of children. There is risk of suffocation! Clean the housing of the unit as described in the chapter “Cleaning”. Intended Use The polybag vacuum sealer is intended for sealing polybags in order to keep food fresh for a longer period of time as well as for storing a variety of objects. You can prepare large quantities, cook in advance and store the food for longer time. When storing food in the sturdy PE-HD bags you will eliminate freezer burn. Vacuum-packed food will not become rancid, does not dry out and ferment and mould will be minimized. Use the unit to re-seal open packages. By doing this, you can keep food fresh longer and preserve from bacteria, mould etc. General Hints when using Polybags Only use plastic bags that are suitable for this polybag vacuum sealer see Technical Data. Fill the polybags only up to ¾ of their volume. Make sure the top part of the bag is free from food or liquid. Otherwise, the seam cannot be properly sealed. The bags have to be smooth and wrinkle-free in order to ensure an airtight sealing. When cutting the bag roll, make sure the bag is cut straight so the unit will be able to seal the bag properly. Clean the polybags in warm soapy water and allow the bags to dry fully before using again. If you have already used polybags to store meat, fish or greasy food, do not reuse these bags for storing food. General Hints on the used Food Preferably use fresh fruit or vegetables. First, wash fruit/vegetables thoroughly and cut out blemishes. Fruit and raw vegetables should be peeled before vacuum sealing. This will extend their shelf lives. Do not re-freeze food that has been thawed before. Allow frozen food to thaw in the refrigerator and do not leave it at room temperature. If you intent to freeze food after sealing, leave enough space in the bag so the food can expand while freezing. Operation14 Please note that airtight sealed nuts, chips and cerealies will last longer if they are stored in a dark and cool place. Before vacuum sealing, remove the air inside the bag by straightening the bag as far as possible, so the suction pump will not work needlessly for long time. Do not vacuum-seal spiky or sharp-edged objects or foods with protruding bones or spikes or sharp edges. If needed, use extra strong bags for those foods. Further Hints If you want to vacuum seal soft food such as very ripe berries, airy-baked cakes or fancy cakes etc., first freeze the foods and then vacuum-seal. By doing this, the foods will keep their original shape. First, blanch vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and other cabbages and freeze in small portions, then vacuum-seal the vegetables. By blanching the vegetables, they cannot emit gases during storage. Pre-freeze foods that have excess liquid or moisture before vacuum sealing. If you intent to freeze food after sealing, leave at least 5 cm space from the top so the food can expand while freezing. Before vacuum sealing meat or fish, use paper towels to completely dry. This is important to avoid liquids to be sucked into the unit because of the powerful air intake pump. If you want to freeze and vacuum seal food such crepes, tortillas or hamburger patties, place parchment paper between the pieces. By doing so, it will be more convenient to remove the single pieces later. To preserve important non-food items from oxidation, corrosion and moisture, store such objects in the bag. Simply wrap spiky objects with a paper towel or similar cushioning material in order to avoid puncturing the bag. Use the unit for vacuum sealing delicate objects such as silver, batteries, candles, negatives, photos, certificates, matches, screws, stamps, jewellery, medicine, first aid kits, etc. Making custom-sized Bags This vacuum sealer is equipped with a small bag cutter (3) compatible with various vacuum sealing bags Use the removable cutter on the sealer to cut desired bag length from bag roll. Make sure to cut in a straight line. Plug in the power plug.

1. Open the lid. Place one end of cut bag onto sealing strip.15

2. Close lid by pressing down on both sides until it snaps into place on both

sides. NOTE: The sealing strip will NOT work properly unless you lock the lid. Make sure that the lid has been locked on both sides for proper sealing.

3. Now that lid has been locked, press the ’’SEAL/STOP’’ button to create a

custom sized bag. The indicator light illuminates during the seal process.

4. Once completed the indicator light of seal button will turn off; press the

release buttons on both sides of the machine, it is now safe to take out the newly created bag.

5. The custom sized bag is now ready for vacuum sealing.

CAUTION: Under heavy use, appliance will shut off automatically to prevent overheating. Please wait 5minutes to allow appliance to cool down. Vacuuming and Sealing the Vacuum Bags

1. Place the item(s) to be sealed into the pre-cut or custom sized bag. Leave at

least 2 inches between the contents and the top of the bag to allow for bag contraction.

2. Open lid and place the open end of the bag down into the vacuum

3. Close lid by pressing down on both sides until it snaps into place on both

continue to vacuum and then seal once air has been removed. NOTE: When vacuum sealing moist food, please choose moist food pattern and long seal time pattern before pressing the “START/AUTO” button.

5. Once the indicator light turns off, press the release buttons on both sides of

the machine to take out the bag. Using the VAC/Manual Button Since the pressure under the normal vacuum function is set to be high, sometimes it is easy to destroy some delicate items by high pressure in the vacuum bags. In this case, you can use the ’’VAC/MANUAL’’ vacuum function to control the vacuum time and pressure, and prevent crushing delicate items. When packing some juicy foods, you can also use this function and prevent liquid being sucked out.

1. Place the item(s) to be sealed into the pre-cut or custom sized bag. Leave at

least 2 inches between the contents and the top of the bag to allow for bag contraction.

2. Open lid and place the open end of the bag down into the vacuum chamber.

3. Close lid by pressing down on both sides.16

4. Press the ’’VAC/MANUAL’’ button continually, until it reaches the pressure

that you want. You can watch the vacuum bag to decide the pressure. During this process, you can stop sucking air out by releasing this button, and press it again to vacuum again.

5. When the pressure reaches what it needs, press the ’’SEAL/STOP’’ button to

6. Once the indicator light turns off, press the release buttons on both sides of

the machine and take out the bag. Vacuuming Containers NOTE: Containers are not included.

1. Place the product you wish to vacuum pack in the container. Place the lid on

top of the container and close it according to the instructions for the container.

2. Connect the vacuum sealer and the container via the connecting hose (2).

You must connect one of the ends to the container’s valve and the other end to the accessory port (1) of the machine.

3. Lower the lid of the machine and press the sides to secure it, the system is

properly closed when you hear a “click” on each side. If you wish to open the upper lid once it has been closed, press each side again and gently pull the lid up.

4. To start the vacuum process, press the “VAC/Box” button.

5. This model of vacuum sealer is designed to operate in automatic mode. The

machine is equipped with a vacuum measurement sensor, which stops the vacuum process once the vacuum level is reached within the container. To cancel the vacuum process, press the “VAC/Box” button again.

6. Once the vacuum process is complete, the machine stops automatically.

Select the “CLOSE” position of the container valve and disconnect the connector gasket from the machine. Cleaning Before cleaning the unit, always switch off pull the power plug. Clean the housing with a lightly moistened cloth. Do not immerse the unit into liquids. Do not use aggressive chemicals, solvents or abrasives. Replacement Bag Rolls Suitable replacement bag rolls can be ordered under: article no. 85 56 66 (22 x 500 cm, 2 pcs.) and article no. 85 56 67 (28 x 500, 2 Pcs.)17 Troubleshooting while Vacuum-Sealing During bag vacuum-sealing, small amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can be accidentally sucked out of the bag. If liquids or particles are sucked from the bag into the vacuum pan, clean the vacuum pan. For easy cleaning the pan can be removed from the unit. Storing Wrap the power cord around the cord storage and store the unit indoors in a dry place that is protected from dust and dirt. Store the unit out of reach of children. Do not store the unit with the lid completely closed as the pressure of the lid will deform the seals. Technical Data Nominal voltage: 230 V ~ 50 Hz Nominal power: 130 W Power in stand-by mode: 0.5 W Protection class: II Degree of protection: IPx0 Suction power: up to -0.7 bar Dimensions: 370 x 105 x 72 mm Weight: 1059 g18 S'il vous plaît noter afin d'éviter des dysfonctionnements, des dommages et des effets néfastes sur la santé les informations suivantes: