EV 3500 - Vacuum packaging machines Orbegozo - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EV 3500 Orbegozo

Web: www.orbegozo.com

Made in P.R.C.

Read this manual carefully before running this appliance and save it for reference in order to obtain the best results and ensure safe use.

The vacuum packer is an electrical device and the following safety standards must be followed at all times:

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 must never play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must never be carried out by children without supervision.
2. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
3. Keep the appliance and the cable cord out of the reach of children less than 8 years old.
4. WARNING: In order to ensure your children's safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.
5. If the supply cord is damaged it must be repaired by the Authorized Service Agent.
6. Never pull on the cord when unplugging.

7. Do not use the unit with a damaged cord or plug, or if it is not working properly.

8. Do not handle the appliance with wet hands.

9. Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.

10. Make sure the appliance has been unplugged before cleaning.

11. This appliance must be installed following the national regulations for electrical installations.
12. This appliance is for household use only.
13. In case that you need a copy of the instruction manual, you can find it in www.orbegozo.com.

14. WARNING: In case of misuse, there is a risk of possible injury.

15. Read the instructions carefully.

16. Do not allow the appliance to be used as a toy.
17. Do not use the appliance on a hot or humid surface, or near a heat source.
18. Always use the appliance on a level surface.
19. The appliance is not for commercial use. If you seal more than 20 bags continuously, wait at least 25 minutes before resuming use of your appliance.
20. Keep the top cover of the appliance open when not in use.

Main Parts of your New Vacuum Sealer

A VACUUM &SEAL

Press this button to start vacuumizing, when the process is done, the machine will seal the bag automatically.

B SEAL ONLY

Press to create a seal when making bags from bag roll or used for sealing a bag without vacuumizing.

(NOTE : There is a 15 seconds stop between seals)

C PULSE

This button is used when control of the vacuuming process is needed for delicate foods. Press the button and the pump turns on, release the button and it shuts off.

D CANCEL

Press the button to stop the on-going process.

E PORT FOR VACUUMING CANISTER

Insert one end of accessory hose into port on appliance, put the other end onto canister port, then let the appliance make the canister vacuum fresh.

F SEALING SILICONE

G CANISTER ADAPTERS

These two adapters are used only for vacuumizing canisters.

H CUTTER STORAGE

I SMALL BAG CUTTER

J RELEASE BUTTON

Press to open lid after sealing process is completed

K SEALING GASKET

L HEATING BAR COVER WITH TEFLON TAPE

Vacuum Sealing Guidelines

Food Storage & Safety

IMPORTANT : Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for refrigeration or freezing. Any perishable foods that require refrigeration must still be refrigerated or frozen after vacuum packaging.

For best result in extending the life of foods, it is important to vacuum package foods that are fresh. Once food has begun to deteriorate, vacuum packaging may only slow the deterioration process. Vacuum sealing cannot prevent the growth of mold. Other disease causing microorganisms can still grow in low oxygen environments and may require further measures to be eliminated.

Food Preparation Hints and Tips for Air-tight Vacuum Sealing

Cooking, Thawing and Reheating - Simmering in a vacuum bag helps food retain its flavor and it helps with the clean up as well. No dirty saucepans... When reheating foods in the microwave using your vacuum bags, always puncture open the bag to allow hot air to escape. You can also reheat foods in the vacuum bags by placing them in water at a low simmer below 170^ ( 75^ ).

IMPORTANT : Always thaw foods in either refrigerator or microwave – do not thaw perishable foods at room temperature.

Preparation Hints for Meat and Fish :

Try pre-freezing meats and fish for 1-2 hours before vacuum pakaging. This helps retain the juice and shape, and provides for a better seal.

If you can't, place a folded paper towel between the food and top of the bag, but below seal area. Leave paper towel in bag to absorb excess moisture and juices during vacuum packaging process.

Preparation Hints for Cheeses :

Vacuum package cheese after each use. If you make your bag just a little longer than needed, you can reseal the bag after each use.

IMPORTANT : Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria, soft cheeses should never be vacuum packaged.

Preparation Guidelines for Vegetables :

Blanching is a process that should be done before vacuum packaging vegetables. This process stops the enzyme action that could lead to loss of flavor, color and texture. To blanch vegetables, place them in Simmering water or in a microwave until they are cooked, but still crisp. Blanching times can range from 1 to 2 minutes for leafy greens and peas; 3 to 4 minutes for snap peas, sliced zucchini or broccoli; give your

carrots about 5 minutes ; and 7 to 11 minutes for corn on the cob. After blanching, immerse vegetables in cold water to stop the cooking process.

Vegetables are a great candidate for portion control; when storing vegetables, try pre-freezing them for 1 to 2 hours, then separate them into meal portions within your vacuum bags. After they have been vacuum packaged, return them to the freezer.

IMPORTANT : Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria, fresh mushrooms, onions & garlic should never be vacuum packaged.

Preparation Hints for Powdery Foods:

When vacuum packaging powdery items like flour, it's best to use their original packaging inside of the vacuum bags. The fine powder could get sucked into the machine and cause enough damage to shorten the life of the sealer.

Preparation Hints for Liquids :

Before you vacuum package liquid such as soup stock, pre-freeze in a casserole dish, loaf pan or ice cube tray until solid. Remove frozen liquid from pan and vacuum package in the vacuum bags. You can then stack in the freezer. When you're ready to use, just cut corner of bag and place in either a microwave dish or drop into water at a low simmer, below (75^) .

Key Features of your New Vacuum Sealer

Machine size: 370^105^72mm
- "Pulse" button to control vacuum time and degree.
- With integrated safety cutting facility-small bag cutter
Sealing line up to 2mm wide, prevents air leakage.
- Seal only function.
Equipped with cooling system for heating bar
Sealing length: MAX 30cm
Vacuum pressure: -0.5 -0.7 bar
- Continuously vacuum and seal up to 200 times (with necessary pause of 20 seconds between each use)

How to Make Custom Sized Bags

This vacuum sealer is equipped with small bag cutter 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 power cord.

1. Open lid. Place one end of cut bag onto sealing strip, don't worry if you accidentally place any material onto the gasket area.
2. Close lid by pressing down on both sides until two "click" sound heard.

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.

1. Now that lid has been locked, press the "SEAL ONLY" button to create a custom sized bag. The indicator light illuminates during the seal process.
2. 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.
3. The custom sized bag is now ready for vacuum sealing.

CAUTION : Under heavy usage, appliance will shut off automatically to prevent overheating. please wait 5 minutes to allow appliance to cool down.

How to Vacuum and Seal 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 chamber.

1. Close lid by pressing down on both sides until two "click" sound heard.
2. To begin the vacuum process, press the "VACUUM&SEAL" button. The unit will continue to vacuum and then seal once air has been removed.
3. Once the indicator light turns off, press the release buttons on both sides of the machine to take out the bag.

How to Use the Pulse Vacuum Button (PULSE VAC)

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 "PULSE" 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.
4. Press the "PULSE" button continually, till it reaches the pressure that you want. You can watch the vacuum bag to decide the pressure. During this process, you can stop vacuum by stop pressing this button, and press it again to vacuum again.
5. When the pressure reaches what it needs, press "SEAL ONLY" button to start sealing.
6. Once the indicator light turns off, press the release buttons on both sides of the machine and take out the bag.

How to Vacuum Canisters

NOTE: Canister is not included.

1. Connect the vacuum sealer and the vacuum canister using the 2 adapters and tube.
2. Place the product you wish to vacuum pack in the canister. Place the lid on top of the canister and close it using the side fasteners. Select the "Vacuum" position of the canister valve.
3. Connect the vacuum sealer and the canister via the connecting gasket. You must connect one of the ends to the canister valve and the other end to the accessory port of the machine.
4. 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.
5. To start the vacuum process, press the "VACUUM&SEAL" button.
6. 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 canister. To cancel the vacuum process, press the "VACUUM&SEAL" button again.
7. Once the vacuum process is complete, the machine stops automatically. Select the "CLOSE" position of the canister valve and disconnect the connector gasket from the machine.

Care & Cleaning

1. Always unplug the unit before cleaning.
2. Do not immerse in water.
3. Do not use abrasives to clean the unit.
4. Wipe the outer surface with a soft, damp cloth and soap.
5. To clean the inside of the unit, wipe away any food or liquid with a paper towel.
6. Dry all parts thoroughly before you plug in and operate the unit again.
7. Vacuum chamber may trap liquids that were drawn from the bag; it can be removed from the sealer, use a mild dish washing soap and a warm, damp cloth to wipe away any left behind liquid from the vacuum chamber. Dry thoroughly.
8. Keep the upper lid of the appliance unlocked when not in use.

Problem Solving

Nothing happens when I press the "VACUUM" button:

• Make sure the power cord is correctly plugged into the electrical outlet.
  Make sure the power cord is not damaged in any way.
• Make sure the electrical outlet is operative by plugging in another appliance. If it's not, please check the circuit breakers or fuses in your home.
  Make sure you have turned on the power switch on the back of the machine.
  Make sure the bag is positioned correctly down in the vacuum chamber.
• Press down on both sides of the lid and make sure it is locked in place.
  Wait 5 minutes to allow appliance to cool off, and then try using again.

Air is not vacuumed from the bag:

• Check that there are no gaps, folds, wrinkles or holes in the pre-sealed bags.
• Check for loose, worn or cracked Upper and Lower sealing gaskets.
• Foods with high liquid contents may prevent the bag from sealing properly. Cut bag open and wipe top inside of bag and reseal.
• Check to see if bag is properly inserted into the vacuum chamber.
• Make sure you've placed the bag in the proper place. When making a bag from a roll, make sure end of cut piece is on the sealing strip.

Air has seeped back into the vacuumed bag:

• Check the seal of the bag. There may be a hole or wrinkle that is allowing air to reenter the bag. Carefully cut the bag open and re-seal it, or use an entirely new bag.
• Make sure there is no moisture or liquid from the food present within the bag seal. You may need to cut open the bag and re-seal it, or use an entirely new bag. Partially freeze foods with excess liquids,

prior to vacuum sealing.

• Make sure there are no food otems with sharp edges that may have punctured the bag. If you find a puncture hole, seal the item in an entirely new bag.
  Make sure no liquids were drawn to the sealing strip area.
• Check for loose, worn or cracked Upper and Lower sealing gaskets.
• Moisture of foods with high liquid content will prevent the bag from sealing properly. Cut bag open and wipe top inside of bag and reseal.

Bag will not seal:

• Check that there aren't any gaps, folds, wrinkles or holes in pre-sealed edges.
• Moisture of foods with high liquid content will prevent the bag from sealing properly. Cut bag open and wipe top inside of bag and reseal.
• Thick bag will not seal properly, Press the "seal time + " button to increase the seal time so as to seal thicker bags

• Make sure you've placed the bag in the proper place. When making a bag from a roll, make sure end of cut piece is on the sealing strip.

• DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions of this unit.

• If you have any questions or comments regarding the operation of the unit or believe that repair is necessary, please contact our after-sales department.

Disposal of old electrical appliances.

The European directive 2012/19/UE on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimize the recovery and

recycling of the materials they contain, and reduce the impact on human health and the environment. The crossed out "wheeled bin" symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance, it must be separately collected.

Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: This device complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and the requirements of the EMC directive 2014/30/EU.

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