Fisher & Paykel VB60SDB1-SET, VB60SMB1-SET, VB60SMG1-SET User Manual

VACUUM SEAL DRAWER
MINIMAL
VB60SMB1-SET & VB60SMG1-SET
CONTEMPORARY
VB60SDB1-SET
USER GUIDE
NZ AU UK IE SG
Safety and warnings 4
Before you begin 8
Using your vacuum seal drawer 11
Functions 14
Selecting vacuuming levels 18
Food care 19
Care and Cleaning 20
Troubleshooting 23
Manufacturer’s Warranty and Service guide (NZ AU) 25
Manufacturer’s Warranty and Service guide (UK IE) 26
Customer care (UK IE) 27
Registration
To register your product visit our website: fisherpaykel.com/register
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SAFETY AND WARNINGS

WARNING!
Electric Shock Hazard
Failure to follow this advice may result in electric shock or death.
• If the product is damaged, switch the appliance off and disconnect it from the power supply to avoid possible electric shock.
WARNING!
Cut Hazard
Failure to use caution could result in injury.
• Take care: some edges may be sharp.
• Do not put fingers in the drawer when closing.
WARNING!
Hot Surface Hazard
Failure to follow this advice could result in burns and scalds.
• To avoid burns and scalds, keep children away from this appliance.
• Surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns.
• Do not touch the sealing bar of the appliance.
• Use protective gloves when handling hot surfaces.
• During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact sealing bar of the appliance until it has cooled.
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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
WARNING!
Fire Hazard
Failure to follow this advice may result in overheating, burning, and injury.
• Flammable materials should not be stored in the appliance or near its surface.
WARNING!
Tipping Hazard
This product may tip. Keep children away and take care. Failure to follow this advice may result in injury.
• The drawer must be secured in place by supplied screws.
• Ensure there is a fixed shelf directly above the drawer if it is not installed under another product.
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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
READ AND SAVE THIS GUIDE
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, injury to persons or damage when using the appliance, follow the important safety guide listed below. Read all the instructions before use. Do not use the appliance for purposes other than intended.
General Use
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This product is designed for use in a normal domestic (residential) environment.
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Do not use the appliance outdoors.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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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.
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To avoid hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with installation instructions.
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Keep the operating panel clean and dry. Wash and dry your hands before operating the drawer to ensure the buttons will respond properly.
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If vacuum-sealing food in bags several times in succession, the heat-sealing bar becomes increasingly hotter. This may impair the quality of the heat-sealing seam. After several vacuum-sealing processes, you must select a lower heat-sealing time or allow the appliance to cool for approximately two minutes between the processes.
Installation
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Ensure your appliance is properly installed and earthed by a qualified technician.
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Ensure this appliance is connected to a circuit which incorporates an isolating switch providing full disconnection from the power supply.
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Do not install or operate the appliance if it is damaged or not working properly. If you receive a damaged product, contact your local dealer or installer immediately.
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Do not install the appliance near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
Servicing
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Check the appliance for any damage inside or outside surface of the appliance. Do not use damaged cord or plug. If there is any damage, do not operate the appliance. Contact a Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician.
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Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in this user guide. All other servicing must be done by a qualified person or Fisher and Paykel trained and supported service technician.
Cleaning and maintenance
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Ensure the appliance is turned off before cleaning.
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Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be undertaken by children without supervision.
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Use a moderately damp cloth for cleaning. Do not spray water outside or inside the appliance. Water can cause damage inside the appliance.
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Unplug from the power outlet and allow the appliance to cool down after use before cleaning the drawer.
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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
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Do not use aggressive or abrasive detergent or sharp metal scrapers for cleaning the glass lid of the appliance. This can scratch the surface which can cause the glass lid to shatter.
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Clean the accessories with soapy water. Do not use a cleaning agent.
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Ensure no liquids or solids get into the suction inlet of the vacuum pump. This would cause irreparable damage to the pump.
Safety
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Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
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Accessible parts, such as sealing bar, gets hot during use. Use protective gloves or oven cloths.
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Do not sit or lean on the glass lid of the appliance or use it as a storage surface. Damage to the surface of the glass may cause it to shatter.
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Do not operate the appliance if the lid is cracked or broken.
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Do not store hazardous objects that can explode, like containers with gas or air chambers such as spray cans.
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Do not immerse cord, plug or other parts in water or other liquid to protect against electrical shock. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or counter, or in a heated oven.
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Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended.
Packaging disposal
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Remove packaging and recycle materials that can be reused.
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Dispose packaging materials in accordance with local regulations on waste disposal.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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Ensure the installer has completed the final checklist in the installation instructions.
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Read this guide, taking special note of the Safety and warnings section.
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4
5
Drawer features
1 Glass lid
2 Control panel
3 Lid gasket
4 Sealing bar
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5 Sealing bar cover
6 Suction inlet adapter
7 Push-to-open door
8 Serial plate*
9 Bag clip (not shown)
* Located inside the chassis of the drawer
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Control panel
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
1 2 3 4 8 9
Vacuum Level Sealing Level External Vacuum
5 6 7
Control panel features
1 Power On/Off
2 Vacuum level indicator
3 Sealing Level indicator
4 External vacuum indicator
5 Vacuum level control
6 Sealing level control
7 Suction inlet adapter
8 Start
control panel
9 Cancel
!0 Moisture indicator
!0 !1
Using the touch controls
Your Warming Drawer is operated using a touch control panel. To operate the control panel, use the ball of your finger, not its tip. The controls respond to touch, so pressure is not needed.
Keep the operating panel clean and dry. Wash and dry your hands before operating the drawer to ensure the buttons will respond properly.
!1 Maintenance indicator
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Selecting a vacuum bag
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Your Vacuum Seal Drawer is supplied with two different sized vacuum bags. Each bag can be used within temperatures of -40 °F (-40°C) to 239 °F (+115°C).
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DO NOT use polycarbonate plastic bags. These can become soft and can damage the sealing bar.
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Other bags, such as resealable freezer bags, should only be used for vacuum sealing and the sealing time must be adjusted to suit the material of the bag. Refer to 'Selecting vacuuming levels' for more information.
Preparing the food
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Never vacuum seal warm or hot food.
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A bag containing food that has been sealed under vacuum must be pierced or opened before microwaving. Build up of pressure can cause the vacuum bag to burst.
Filling the vacuum bag
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When filling the bag, ensure the sealing portion remains clean in order to seal properly.
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Fold the top of the bag down (inside facing out) about one-third before filling.
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The bag should only be filled to two-thirds of its capacity.
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USING YOUR VACUUM SEAL DRAWER

First time use
If using the vacuum seal drawer for the first time, two LEDs in vacuum level indicators and two LEDs in sealing level indicators are illuminated at start up.
For push-to-open models, press the
1
2
center-front of the drawer to open.
Do not force the drawer open.
Place the food inside the vacuum bag.
Open the glass lid and place the bag inside the drawer.
Secure the opening of the bag under the bag clip and position across the sealing bar.
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Close the lid.
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USING YOUR VACUUM SEAL DRAWER
4
5
Before pressing the play button down the lid so the gasket forms a seal with the product.
Once vacuuming has started, the lid will be held in place and the lid no longer needs to be held down.
Once vacuum sealing is complete, a notification will sound and the lid will be released. You can open the lid remove the vacuum sealed item.
, hold
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To store the drawer, press the centre of the door panel to close the drawer.
USING YOUR VACUUM SEAL DRAWER
Switching ON the Vacuum Seal Drawer
Switching OFF the Vacuum Seal Drawer
Cancelling the operation
Touch the to switch on the Vacuum Seal Drawer.
A tone will sound indicating the drawer is now ready to use.
Touch the to switch off the Vacuum Seal Drawer.
A tone will sound when the process is complete.
Touch the operation at any point during the vacuuming process.
If the bag is not sealed, the vacuuming process (ventilation running) cannot be interrupted.
button on the control panel
button on the control panel
to cancel if you wish to stop
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FUNCTIONS

Vacuuming and sealing function
This is the standard function of the Vacuum Seal Drawer. Underpressure is generated inside the vacuum tank which seals the opening of the bag inside the drawer.
If vacuum-sealing food in bags several times in succession, the heat-sealing bar becomes increasingly hotter. This may impair the quality of the heat-sealing seam. After several vacuum-sealing processes, you must select a lower heat-sealing time or allow the appliance to cool for approximately two minutes between the processes.
Touch the vacuum level button once or
1
more to select a suitable vacuuming level.
Refer to 'Selecting vacuuming levels'.
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2
3
Touch the sealing level button to select a suitable level for sealing time.
Close the glass lid hold and prior to pressing start button.
As the vacuuming process starts, the negative pressure should form a tight seal around the gasket.
Once the pressure is equalized, the process is complete and a tone will sound.
FUNCTIONS
Vacuuming function
Suitable for vacuuming and airtight-sealing jars with screw-top lids. Jars must not be more than 80mm in height to avoid damaging the glass lid when closing the drawer.
Loosely close the screw-top lid of the jar before placing inside the Vacuum Seal Drawer.
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Touch the vacuum level button to select a suitable vacuuming level.
Refer to 'Selecting vacuuming levels' for more information.
2
3
Touch the sealing level button repeatedly until all sealing level indicators dim.
Close the glass lid and touch the start button.
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FUNCTIONS
Sealing function
Suitable for closing a bag airtight without creating a vacuum.
If sealing food in bags several times in succession, the heat-sealing bar becomes increasingly hotter. This may impair the quality of the heat-sealing seam. After several vacuum-sealing processes, you must select a lower heat-sealing time or allow the appliance to cool for approximately two minutes between the processes.
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2
3
Touch the vacuum level button repeatedly until all vacuum level indicators dim.
Touch the sealing level button to select a suitable level for sealing time.
Close the glass lid and touch the start button.
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FUNCTIONS
External vacuuming
Select this function to release air out of glass bottles containing, eg oil or wine to prevent reaction with oxygen.
Ensure that the vacuum container is safe for use with food or use a commercially available vacuum container.
For external vacuuming of glass bottles, only use bottles that are suitable for vacuuming. Unsuitable or damaged bottles could implode during external vacuuming and cause injury.
When evacuating air from wine bottles, set external vacuuming to level 1 to avoid gas in the wine from being affected.
An external vacuuming accessories kit is supplied for this function. The kit includes a suction inlet adapter, a tube, a vacuum stopper and a stopper adapter.
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2
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adapter
adapter
adapter
Connect one end of the suction tube to the large adapter attached to the suction inlet in the vacuum tank.
To release air from the bottle:
Place the bottle on a flat and stable surface near the drawer.
Connect the stopper adapter to the other end of the tube, and connect the adapter to the vacuum stopper of the bottle.
To release air from the vacuum container:
Connect the other end of the tube to the vacuum container. Use an adapter if necessary.
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SELECTING VACUUMING LEVELS

Refer to the table below for available vacuuming levels (after portioning) for packaging, marinating, sous vide cooking, freezing or storing:
LEVEL INDICATOR FOOD CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
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(sealing only)
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Fragile and delicate food, such as crisps and salad.
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Seals fragile and delicate food to keep shape and consistency. Vacuuming is not necessary.
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Soft fruit, e.g. berries, plums, apricots, bananas.
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Liquids such as soups, sauces
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Foods with liquid such as meat with a lot of marinade.
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Jars and bottles, e.g. jars of nuts, seeds and opened jars of sauces.
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Retains the shape and consistency of fragile and delicate fruits.
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Vacuum food e.g. meat marinated with vinegar or wine. Reduces oxidation of wine and vinegar.
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Opened jars can be sealed airtight again
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Vacuum seals nuts, seeds to protect against infestation or oxidation.
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Evacuates air from bottles of oil and wine.
2
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Firmer fruits such as apples and pears.
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Softer vegetables such as bell peppers, tomatoes and zucchini.
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Fish, whole unskinned
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Vacuum seals firmer fruit.
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Ideal for vegetables.
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Suitable for meat in a sauce or with a little marinade.
or filleted.
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Foods with some liquid, e.g. meat with a little marinade.
3
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Meat, e.g. medallions, steak.
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Firm or root vegetables, e.g. carrots, beetroot, sweet potato.
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Food for freezing
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Hard cheese for storing.
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Seasoned meat without added liquid.
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Firmer vegetables for sous vide cooking.
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Food to be frozen. Extracting the air helps prevent freezer burn.
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FOOD CARE

Quality and hygiene
The initial bacterial content of food determines how long a product can be preserved. The higher the bacterial content, the shorter the maximum storage time. In order to preserve food for as long as possible, only vacuum seal food that is in perfect condition. Products that have been kept for some time before vacuum sealing have a higher bacterial content and are therefore not suitable for long-term storage.
To prevent fresh food from being contaminated with bacteria, the following points should be observed:
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Wash hands well before handling food.
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Ensure food preparation surfaces are smooth and hygienically clean.
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Clean all utensils (knives, forks, spoons, etc.) before use.
Preparing special types of food
Some types of food have to be specially prepared before they can be stored.
Blanching
Brassica vegetables (such as cauliflower, broccoli, white cabbage, red cabbage), pulses (fresh beans, peas), and stalks and shoots (asparagus), should be blanched before vacuum sealing to release gas. Blanch in a steam cooker or in boiling water before running the vegetables under cold water or place in an ice bath to chill quickly. Vacuum sealing your food can reduce storage space in your freezer.
Storage
To store food safely, the following points must be observed:
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Food that is to be stored must be fresh and in perfect condition.
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Food must be at storage temperature before vacuum sealing.
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Where possible, dry the food before vacuum sealing.
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Avoid mixing raw and cooked foods.
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Select the highest level of vacuuming possible. Refer to 'Selecting vacuuming levels' for recommended levels.
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Large pieces of food can be preserved for longer than smaller pieces.
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Store food at the lowest temperature as much as possible.
Vacuum sealed food can be steamed at a low temperature in a steam cooker or in our Fisher & Paykel Combi-Steam ovens using Sous Vide function. Use only the vacuum bags supplied by Fisher & Paykel for this method.
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CARE AND CLEANING

Ensure that the appliance is turned off or set in
STANDBY
mode before cleaning.
External cleaning
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Remove any soiling or excess cleaning agent immediately.
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Clean the surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little washing-up liquid for metallic surfaces. Rub in the direction of the original polish lines.
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Dry with a soft cloth.
Internal cleaning
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Remove the sealing bar and sealing bar cover from the appliance.
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Remove any soiling or excess cleaning agent immediately.
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Clean the surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little washing-up liquid for metallic surfaces. Rub in the direction of the original polish lines.
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Dry with a soft cloth.
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Clean the sealing bar with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little washing-up liquid and dry with a soft cloth. The sealing bar cover can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
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Put the sealing bar cover back in place in the appliance.
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Position the sealing bar on the two locating pins in the appliance.
Drawer lid gasket
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Clean the appliance lid gasket with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use detergent and dry with a soft cloth.
Parts used in external vacuuming
Clean the external vacuuming parts (adapters, tube, and vacuum stopper) with hot water and small amount of washing-up liquid. Wipe dry with a soft cloth or sponge.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Replacing the sealing bar
A
B
Replacing the drawer lid gasket
1 Remove the sealing bar A together
with the sealing bar cover B from the appliance.
2 Mount the sealing bar cover in place to
the appliance.
3 Position the new sealing bar on two
locating pins in the appliance.
1 Remove the damaged lid gasket 2 Fit the new appliance lid gasket.
Replacing the seal pad
The seal pad is located on the underside of the drawer lid.
1 Remove the damaged seal pad from
the holder.
2 Insert the new seal pad in the holder.
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CARE AND CLEANING
System check
If the maintenance button illuminates, the vacuum pump cannot achieve the required underpressure in the allotted time. The drawer lid may not be closed properly or the lid gasket may be dirty or damaged.
1 Clean the lid gasket. Do not use any cleaning agents. 2 Close the drawer lid and press down. 3 If after the next vacuuming process the button remains illuminated, a lower vacuuming
level must be selected.
4 If the button lights up repeatedly, wait until
vacuum pump.
Dehumidifying
Dehumidification is necessary when the oil in the vacuum pump contains too much water from frequently vacuuming moist foodstuffs.
If
and
buttons illuminate, the oil in the vacuum pump can be dehumidified.
Close the drawer lid and touch the
and
If
Close the drawer lid and touch the
The dehumidifying process takes a maximum of 20 minutes. If the button remains illuminated, the process must be repeated. It is necessary to wait for one hour between dehumidifying processes as the oil in the vacuum pump gets hot. During this time,
and
buttons illuminate, the oil in the vacuum pump must be dehumidified.
are illuminated, but they cannot be operated.
button to start dehumidification.
button to start dehumidification.
illuminates and dehumidify the
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TROUBLESHOOTING

If there is a problem with your vacuum drawer, please check the following points before contacting your local Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician or the Customer Care Centre.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION
The appliance is not working
Insufficient vacuum in the bag
The liquid in the vacuum bag is boiling vigorously while being vacuumed
No vacuum is being created in the bottle during external vacuuming
A household fuse or circuit breaker has tripped due to an overload.
The fuse or circuit breaker keeps blowing.
An interruption in the power supply.
The appliance is faulty. Contact customer support
Repeated vacuuming has caused the appliance to overheat.
The appliance is in a cooling phase between two dehumidifying processes. During this time,
and
buttons are illuminated,
but they cannot be operated.
Lid not being closed properly prior to starting vacuum operation.
The vacuuming level selected was too low for the particular foodstuff used.
The suction inlet of the vacuum pump is obstructed.
The bag is not airtight. Vacuum seal the food in a new
Liquids start to boil at low temperatures when under high vacuum.
The tube and vacuum stopper are showing signs of wear and tear.
Replace the fuse or switch the circuit breaker back on again.
Contact customer support
Check the power supply.
Allow the appliance to cool down before using again. Wait for two minutes after each vacuuming.
Wait one hour before repeating the dehumidifying process.
Hold down the lid so the gasket seals prior to pressing start.
Select the next highest level.
Ensure the bag is not obstructing the suction inlet of the vacuum pump.
bag, selecting a higher level for the sealing time if necessary.
Select vacuuming level 1 for vacuuming liquid foodstuffs.
Sealing sooner
Replace the tube and vacuum stopper with new ones.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION
The vacuum bag is incorrectly sealed
The appliance lid could not be open
Noises can be heard during operation
The maintenance button illuminates
The sealing time set was insufficient for the selected vacuuming level.
The vacuum bag is not positioned correctly on the sealing bar.
The vacuum bag is contaminated around the sealing seam.
The seal pad, located on the appliance lid, is very worn.
Repeated vacuuming has caused the appliance to overheat.
The seal pad, located on the appliance lid, is very worn.
The appliance is in operation. Wait until the appliance is
There was an interruption in the power supply.
Appliance can make noises during operation (e.g. switching and pumping noises).
The pump output is reduced. Dehumidify the oil in the
The appliance cannot reach the desired under-pressure.
Select the next highest sealing time level.
Adjust the position of the vacuum bag.
Clean the sealing area before the process.
Replace the seal pad.
Allow the appliance to cool down before using again.
Replace the insulation for the sealing bar.
ventilated at the end of the process and an acoustic signal is emitted.
Reconnect the power supply. The appliance is being ventilated.
This is normal.
vacuum pump when the button illuminates.
Hold the appliance lid down when starting the vacuuming process.
Check the appliance lid gasket and the contact surface of the gasket and clean if necessary. If the gasket is not lying flat, smooth it out with a finger.
Select a lower vacuuming level, e.g. for food with liquid.
If the vacuum bag is protruding from under the appliance lid gasket, position the bag correctly.
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MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY AND SERVICE GUIDE (NZ AU)

NZ
To access your Warranty and Service Guide
Scan the QR code with your smartphone to access your warranty and book a service, or view online at https://www.fisherpaykel.com/nz/ help-and-support/warranty-information
AU
To access your Warranty and Service Guide
Scan the QR code with your smartphone to access your warranty and book a service, refer to your separate warranty and service book or view online at https://www.fisherpaykel.com/au/help-and-support/ warranty-information
This product has been designed for use in a domestic (residential) environment. This product is not designed for any commercial use. Any commercial use by the customer will affect this product’s Manufacturer’s Warranty.
Complete and keep for safe reference:
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
Purchaser
Dealer
Suburb
Tow n
Country
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MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY AND SERVICE GUIDE (UK IE)

UK
To access your Warranty and Service Guide
Scan the QR code with your smartphone to access your warranty and book a service, or view online at https://www.fisherpaykel.com/uk/ help-and-support/warranty-information
IE
To access your Warranty and Service Guide
Scan the QR code with your smartphone to access your warranty and book a service, or view online at https://www.fisherpaykel.com/ie/ help-and-support/warranty-information
This product has been designed for use in a domestic (residential) environment. This product is not designed for any commercial use. Any commercial use by the customer will affect this product’s Manufacturer’s Warranty.
For spare parts, please contact Fisher & Paykel Customer Care. Spare parts are available for all Fisher & Paykel products for a minimum period of 10 years from the date of manufacture.
Complete and keep for safe reference:
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
Purchaser
Dealer
Suburb
Tow n
Country
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CUSTOMER CARE (UK IE)

Before you call for service or assistance
Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to your User guide and check:
1 Your product is correctly installed. 2 You are familiar with its normal operation. 3 You have read the 'Troubleshooting' section.
If after checking these points you still need assistance or parts, please refer to your nearest Fisher&Paykel trained and supported service technician, Customer Care, or contact us through our website fisherpaykel.com.
In UK if you need assistance
Call the Fisher & Paykel Customer Care Centre and talk to one of our Customer CareConsultants.
Toll Free: 08000 886 605 Website: fisherpaykel.com
Postal address:
Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd, 420 Cob Drive, Swan Valley Northampton NN4 9BB
In Ireland if you need assistance
Call the Fisher & Paykel Customer Care Centre and talk to one of our Customer CareConsultants.
Toll Free: 1800 625174 or 01 807 7960 Website: fisherpaykel.com
Postal address:
Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd, Unit 2D Corporate Park, Swords Dublin
If you need service
Fisher & Paykel has a network of Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technicians that can carry out any service necessary on your appliance. Our Customer Care Centre can recommend a Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician in your area. Or you can book one online at fisherpaykel.com/uk/help-and-support or fisherpaykel.com/ie/help­and-support
If you call, write or contact us via our website please provide: your name and address, model number, serial number, date of purchase and a complete description of the problem. This information is needed in order to better respond to yourrequest for assistance.
Product details can be found on the left hand wall inside the drawer.
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