VK 12 - Cooker STEBA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VK 12 STEBA

Exterior view of a modern Skibai appliance with control buttons and display screen (no visible text or symbols on main body)

220 - 240 V\~; 50/60 Hz; 120 W

Vakuumierer

VK 12

Instructions for use 12

Mode d'emploi 22

Food easily spoils under the influence of oxygen, light and temperatures above 0^ C. Storing food in a fridge increases shelf life a little.

The advantages of Vacuum sealing:

• The removal of oxygen gives bacteria and mould little opportunity to grow
  • Moisture and nutrients are retained.
  • Protects from odours and odour accumulation
• Hygienic storage.

The food therefore stays fresh significantly longer!

Generally

This appliance is for private and indoor use only and must not be used commercially. Please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it at a safe place. When the appliance is given to another person the instruction manual should be passed to that person, too. Only use the appliance as described in the instruction manual and pay attention to the safety information. No liability for damages or accidents will be accepted, which are caused by not paying attention to the instruction manual. Remove all packaging and sticker. Wash up all parts carefully (see cleaning).

Safety information

• Connect and operate the appliance in accordance with the specifications shown on the rating label.
• Do not use if the plug cord is damaged. Verify before every use.
• Do not plug with wet hands.
• Connect the power plug to a properly installed and easily accessible socket only.
• To unplug the power plug, always pull the plug – not the cable.
• Plug off the appliance after each use or in case of failure.

- Do not pull at the cord. Don't pull it over edges and don't bend it too much.

- Keep the cord away from hot parts.

The appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above and persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience/knowledge, provided that are supervised or have been provided with instruction in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not use the packaging as a toy. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised.

• Children under the age of 8 must be kept away from the appliance and the connecting cable.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance or packaging material (e.g. Plastic Bags).

• The appliance must not be operated using a timer or a separate remote system!

• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.

• Do not leave the appliance outdoors or in a damp area.

- Never immerse the unit in water.

• Never use the device after a malfunction, e.g. if it felt down or has been damaged in any other manner.
• The manufacturer is not liable for damage which is occurring due to the usage of the appliance in a different way as described or a mistake in the handling has been made.
• To prevent injury, repairs such as replacing a damaged cord, should only be carried out by a customer service. Only original spare parts have to be used.

The foil sealing strip becomes hot. Only transport after it cooled down.

- Only use the device as described in this manual.

- This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

o staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and others working environments

o by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments

o bed and breakfast type environments.

- If an extension cable is used, it has to have a cross-section of 1,5mm^2 . A cable drum must always be unwound.

- If a GS-tested 16 A multi-pin extension is used, it may not be charged with more than 3680 watts due to fire hazard.

- Make sure that children do not tease the cable or that a trip hazard occurs.

- The device must always be disconnected from the power supply if it is not supervised and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.

Cleaning

Attention! Pull the plug before cleaning and allow the device to cool down.

- Never immerse the unit into water.

- Hygiene: Please always clean the device to avoid bacteria and mold formation.

- Remove the upper and lower seal of the vacuum chamber and the upper contact seal out of the and clean in warm soapy water and leave to dry.

- Wipe the other parts with a damp cloth with detergent and dry. Do not use abrasive detergents.

- Ensure that the upper welding strip and the upper seal are not damaged.

- Carefully reinstall all seals.

- Ensure that no liquids enter the vacuum extractor when cleaning.

Workplace

Important:

Never place this device on or next to hot surfaces (e.g. hot stoves). Only use it on a even, stable, non-metallic and a heat resisting surface. It is important that no inflammable items are near to the device. Do not place the device on the edge of the table so that it cannot be touched by children or fall down when touched.

Before initial use:

• Wipe off the device with a damp towel.
• The sealing rings and the bag sealing bar must be clean and level, otherwise it will not be possible to generate a vacuum.

Film rolls / bags

Use only the special rolls of film / plastic bags that are suitable for vacuuming and sealing. If the wrong film is used it will stick to the device and damage the sealing bar. The following special films are available from Steba, among other things.

o Automatic vacuuming and sealing.
o Stop to interrupt the function.

2) Seal Only:

o Manual sealing of the bags without air suction.
o If the button is pressed during automatic vacuuming, the suction is stopped and the device seals the bag immediately.

3) Pulse Vac:

o The device works as long as the button is pressed. As soon as the desired vacuum is reached, press the "Seal Only" button to close the bag.

4) Canister:

o For vacuuming containers, bottles, etc. with a hose.
o When a button is pressed, the device vacuums and stops automatically.

5) Sealing Choice:

o Selection of the welding time

• Single: short welding time for dry food
  • Double: double welding time for moist food
  • Extended: long welding time for wet food

6) Hose connection:

o Connection point for the vacuum hose for vacuuming in containers.

7) Handle:

o Convenient operation: the device is automatically locked by pressing down the handle.

8) Vacuum hose:

o The vacuum hose can be conveniently stowed in the device.

9) Upper rubber sealing strip

o Can be removed for cleaning.

10) Sealings of the vacuum chamber:

o Can be removed for cleaning.

11) Extraction of the vacuum chamber (must not be blocked by bags)

12) Vacuum chamber:

o Can be removed for cleaning.
o Insert the bag opening up to half of the chamber without creasing.

13) Sealing jaw:

o Heating element for sealing the bags. Caution! Hot!

14) Film cutter:

o For cutting film rolls or opening bags.

Making bags from rolls of film

• Determine the desired bag length.
• Take the following into account:

- About 2cm is required for the bottom of the bag for perfect sealing.

• Then leave enough room for the food.

• An additional 8cm is then required for vacuum sealing.

• Cut the film using the film cutter by sliding it from right to left.

• Place the front end of this tube of film against the black oval sealing lip, ensuring that it is smooth and free of creases, and close the device.
• Press the handle down.
• To begin sealing, press the button 2) and the light will shine. When the light goes off, the sealing process is complete.

ealing jaw will be hot!

Vacuum Sealing

• Do not seal spoiled food or flammable liquids.
• Place the food in the bag. Ensure that the bag is not damaged by any sharp objects, such as bones.
• Insert the bag up to half down the vacuuming tray, ensuring that it is free of creases, dry and free of residue.
• Damp bags are difficult to weld. Press excess air out of the bag so the pump does not pump unnecessarily.
• Lock the lid by pressing down the handle.
• Chose the desired welding time with button 5) and press 1) to start vacuuming.
• Ensure that the vacuum pump does not suck up any liquids. If this occurs, press the stop button immediately.
  • The aspiration and the welding stop automatically.
  • To remove the sealed bags, pull the handle up.

Do not seal twice in the same place, since this may cause the film to burn!

• Allow the device to cool for one minute between sealing operations.
• If the device becomes overloaded by continuous use, the overheating protection will switch the device off. If this happens, disconnect the device from the power supply and leave it to cool for about 20 minutes.

tuum sealing is not a substitute for deep freezing food.

Vacuum hose

• Do not fill the vacuum container too high with liquids.
• Put the vacuum hose on the vacuum nozzle 6).
• Place the other end of the hose on the vacuum container.
• Press the button 4) for vacuuming. The device works and stops automatically.

Troubleshooting

Dear Client,

Thank you for buying this STEBA product. The following table will help you with problems that may occur when using your device. For many problems there is a simple solution, because not everything that appears like a malfunction must be serious.

Please check the following list before contacting our customer service.

Problem Solution
Device does not Work	Do you have power?Is the lid locked?Is the film placed in the oval vacuum chamber?Is the aspiration covered by a film?
Air is in the bags	The weld is not closed.Did you use an inappropriate film? (use only films suitable for vacuuming)Is the film soiled or wet in the area of the weld?Is a crease at the weld?Is the sealing bar clean?

Correct Disposal of this product

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

Packaging disposal: Do not throw away the package materials. Please put it in the recycling bin.

Gift box: Paper, should be put to the old paper collection point. Plastic packaging material and foils should be collected in the special collection containers.

Service and Repair:

If the appliance must be repaired, please get in touch with your trader or with the manufacturer:

- Press the handle down.