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en-us Safety Definitions
Table of Contents
Use and care manual
9 Safety Definitions 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
Child Safety 4
Proposition 65 Warning: 5
Causes of Damage 5
Getting to know the appliance 6
How does a vacuum-sealing drawer work? 6
Vacuum-sealing Drawer Assembly 6
Control Panel 6
Opening and Closing 7
Accessories 7
Turning the Appliance On and Off 8
9 Safety Definitions
Safety Definitions
9 WARNING
This indicates that death or serious injuries may
occur as a result of non-observance of this
warning.
9 CAUTION
This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may
occur as a result of non-observance of this
warning.
Vacuum-sealing in a Bag 8
Appropriate Vacuum-sealing Bags 8
How to Proceed 9
Premature Heat-sealing 10
Canceling the Vacuum-sealing Process 10
Vacuum-sealing in a Container 10
Appropriate Vacuum-sealing Containers 10
Canceling the Vacuum-sealing Process 11
Carrying Out the Drying Process 11
Applications 12
Vacuum-sealing for Sous-vide Cooking 12
Vacuum-sealing Glass Bottles 12
Fast Marinating and Flavoring 13
Storage and Transportation 13
Recommended Settings 14
Cleaning and Maintenance 15
Before Calling for Service 16
NOTICE
This indicates that damage to the appliance or property
may occur as a result of non-compliance with this
advisory.
Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips.
Customer Service 18
Additional information on products, accessories,
replacement parts and services can be found at
www.gaggenau.com and in the online shop
www.gaggenau.com/zz/store
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9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions carefully. Only
then will you be able to operate your
appliance safety and correctly. Keep the
operating and installation instructions for
later use.
Examine the appliance after unpacking it.
In the event of transport damage, do not
plug it in.
This appliance is intended for domestic
use and the household environment only.
Only use the appliance to vacuum-seal
food in appropriate vacuum-sealing bags
and vacuum-sealing containers and to
heat-seal film.
Only operate this appliance in enclosed
rooms.
9 WARNING
Do not operate this appliance if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged. Contact an authorized servicer.
To avoid electrical shock hazard, before
servicing the appliance, switch power off
at the service panel and lock the panel to
prevent the power from being switched
on accidentally.
9 WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
Repairs may only be carried out by
an authorized servicer. If the
appliance is not functioning
properly, unplug the power cord or
switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
Contact Customer Support.
Risk of Burns!
The heat-sealing bar in the vacuumsealing compartment becomes
extremely hot if the appliance is used
over an extended period of time and
there are long heat-sealing times.
Never touch the hot heat-sealing bar.
Keep children away from the
appliance.
9 WARNING
Risk of electrical shock!
Moisture entering the appliance can
cause an electrical shock. Don't use
a high-pressure cleaner or steam
cleaner.
9 WARNING
Risk of Fire!
The heat-sealing bar in the vacuumsealing compartment becomes
extremely hot. Flammable vapors may
ignite. Do not vacuum-seal any
flammable liquids in the vacuumsealing bag. Do not store any
flammable materials or objects
inside or near the appliance.
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9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
9 WARNING
Risk of Injury!
The smallest cracks in the glass lid
may result in it imploding when the
vacuum is attached. Unplug the
appliance from the power cord or
switch off the circuit breaker in the
fuse box. Call customer service.
9 WARNING
Risk of Injury!
During the vacuuming process, the
vacuum-sealing compartment and
the glass lid may become misshaped
due to the high negative pressure.
Screw-top jars, other hard
containers, and rigid food that are
vacuum-sealed in the compartment
when the lid is closed must not come
into contact with this lid. Otherwise,
the protective layer on the glass will
be damaged and the glass lid may
break. Hard containers and rigid
food must not protrude over a
maximum height of 3 1/4 in (80 mm).
9 WARNING
Only use jars that are certified as
vacuum safe.
Child Safety
When children become old enough to use
the appliance, it is the responsibility of
the parents or legal guardians to ensure
that they are instructed in safe practices
by qualified persons.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean,
sit, or hang on any part of an appliance,
especially a door, warming drawer, or
storage drawer. This can damage the
appliance, and the unit may tip over,
potentially causing severe injury.
Do not allow children to use this
appliance unless closely supervised by
an adult. Children and pets should not be
left alone or unattended in the area where
the appliance is in use. They should never
be allowed to play in its vicinity, whether
or not the appliance is in use.
9 WARNING
Risk of Injury!
Any misuse of the vacuum-sealing
drawer may lead to injury. Do not
attach any hoses that are connected
to the appliance on any body part.
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9 CAUTION
Items of interest to children should
not be stored in an appliance, in
cabinets above an appliance or on
the backsplash. Children climbing
on an appliance to reach items could
be seriously injured.
Causes of Damage en-us
Proposition 65 Warning:
This product may contain a chemical known
to the State of California, which can cause
cancer or reproductive harm. Therefore, the
packaging of your product may bear the
following label as required by California:
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Causes of Damage
Causes of Damage
NOTICE
▯ Check the appliance for damage before each use. Pay
close attention to the integrity of the glass lid.
▯ Do not operate the appliance if it appears to be
damaged. Call customer service.
▯ Slowly open and close the glass lid.
▯ Do not place any objects on the glass lid. Do not use
the appliance as a work surface or storage space.
Ensure that no objects can fall onto the glass lid. To
use it, pull the drawer out completely until it stops.
Close the drawer completely if you are not using it.
▯ Before closing the glass lid, make sure that there is no
debris in the vacuum-sealing compartment.
▯ Ensure that the seals are not damaged by pointed or
sharp objects.
▯ Check that the seal on the glass lid is positioned
correctly. Make sure that the seal's contact surface is
clean and free from debris. Otherwise, this may impair
the functionality of the appliance.
▯ Do not operate the appliance if the seal is defective. If
you do so, this may damage the appliance. Call
customer service.
▯ Observe the cleaning instructions.
▯ In the event of a power failure during the vacuum-
sealing process, the vacuum in the vacuum-sealing
compartment is preserved. Never attempt to use a tool
to open the glass lid. Wait until the power supply has
been re-established and restart the vacuum-sealing
process.
▯ Do not vacuum-seal food in its original packaging after
you have opened it. Only use bags that are suitable for
vacuum-sealing food.
▯ In the vacuum, liquids start to heat at low
temperatures. This produces steam and may cause the
appliance to stop working.
– Make sure that the food to be vacuum-sealed is at
the lowest possible initial temperature – within
the range of 36 – 46 °F (1 – 8 °C) is best.
– Never vacuum-seal liquids in the vacuum-sealing
bag at the maximum vacuum-sealing level.
– Recommendation: Vacuum-seal liquids in the
vacuum-sealing bag at vacuum-sealing level 2.
– Carefully monitor the vacuum-sealing process. It
is normal for some bubbles to form when vacuumsealing liquids. Heat-seal the bag as soon as the
bubble formation visibly increases.
– Tip: You can also vacuum-seal liquids in fixed,
commercially available vacuum-sealing
containers. Use vacuum-sealing level 3 for this.
When vacuuming, do not use any plastic bottles
or other vessels that contract during external
vacuuming.
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en-us Getting to know the appliance
Getting to know the appliance
Getting to know the appliance
In the vacuum-sealing drawer, you can vacuum-seal food
in suitable bags and containers. This chapter provides
you with information about the assembly and basic
functions of your appliance.
Vacuum-sealing levels
Vacuum-sealing in a bag 80 % 95 % 99 % Vacuum-sealing contain-
ers and bottles
1
50 % 75 % 90 %
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How does a vacuum-sealing drawer work?
During the vacuum-sealing process, air is pumped out of
the vacuum-sealing compartment and the bag. This
produces a high vacuum in the compartment. The higher
the vacuum-sealing level, the less air remains in the
compartment and the bag, and the higher the pressure
difference to the environment.
If the selected vacuum-sealing level has been reached,
the heat-sealing bar is pressed against the silicone bar
on the glass lid. As a result, the bag is heat-sealed. After
a short cooling time, air flows back into the compartment,
creating a loud noise. During this process, the bag
suddenly contracts and encloses the food. The drawer's
glass lid then opens.
Different degrees of vacuum can be created with vacuumsealing levels 1 to 3. The degrees that are reached here
vary depending on the application: When vacuum-sealing
in a container, the degrees of vacuum are lower and
therefore better suited for particular food. When the
external vacuuming adapter is attached, the vacuumsealing drawer automatically detects which mode has just
been activated.
Vacuum-sealing Drawer Assembly
#
( Glass lid
0 Stainless steel vacuum-sealing compartment
8 Air outlet
@ Heat-sealing Bar
Control Panel
Symbol Explanation
1 ÿ Switch on/off Switch the appliance on and off
2 ° Vacuum-sealing
level
3 ± Heat-sealing time Select a heat-sealing time
4 ² Start Start the vacuum-sealing process
³ Stop Cancel the vacuum-sealing process
5 ¢ Dry Dry the pump
… Note Refer to the fault table
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Select the vacuum-sealing level
Heat-seal the vacuum-sealing bag early
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Opening and Closing
A section at the bottom of the appliance protrudes and
this can be used as a handle for opening and closing.
Accessories
The following accessories are included with the vacuumsealing drawer.
Vacuum-sealing platform
The vacuum-sealing platform
is used as a surface for flat
food that is to be vacuumsealed in the container. It can
be opened. It contains the
external vacuuming adapter,
the bottle caps, the bottle
adapter, and the vacuum hose.
External vacuuming adapter
The adapter is attached to the
air outlet on the vacuum-sealing drawer to vacuum vacuumsealing containers or bottles.
Bottle caps
Bottle caps are attached to
bottles so that they can be
vacuumed and heat-sealed.
Bottle adapter
The bottle adapter is attached
to the bottle caps so that they
can be connected to the vacuum hose.
Vacuum hose
The vacuum hose connects
the external vacuuming
adapter to the vacuum-sealing
container or the bottle cap.
Vacuum-sealing Bags
180 x 280 mm (50 pcs)
240 x 350 mm (50 pcs)
Special Accessories
You can purchase special accessories from customer
service or from your specialty retailer:
Accessories Specialty re-
tailer order
number
Vacuum-sealing bags,
7.1 inch x 11 inch
(18 cm x 28 cm),
100 pcs
Vacuum-sealing bags,
9.5 inch x 13.8 inch
(24 cm x 35 cm),
100 pcs
Only use the accessories as specified. The manufacturer
is not responsible if accessories have been used
incorrectly.
BA080670 00578813
BA080680 00578814
Customer service order number
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en-us Turning the Appliance On and Off
Turning the Appliance On and Off
Turning the Appliance On and Off
Touch the ÿ symbol to turn the appliance on or off.
After approx. 10 minutes without any input, the appliance
will automatically turn off.
Vacuum-sealing in a Bag
Vacuum-sealing in a Bag
Vacuum-seal food in an appropriate vacuum-sealing bag
in order to preserve the food for longer, marinate it, or
prepare it for sous-vide cooking.
Appropriate Vacuum-sealing Bags
Use the original vacuum-sealing bags that are enclosed
with the appliance or can be purchased as an accessory.
These bags are suitable for a temperature range of
-40 °F – 212 °F (-40° C – 100° C). This means that they
can be used for storing food at low temperatures and
also for cooking the vacuum-sealed food that is contained
in the bags. The optimum heat-sealing time for this bag is
level 2. The bags are microwaveable. Pierce the bag
before you heat it up in the microwave.
Only use bags that are suitable for vacuum-sealing food.
Commercially available products are different when it
comes to the quality of the food, temperature resistance,
material, and surface. Make sure that the bag is used only
for the purpose for which it is intended.
The heat-sealing time for the vacuum-sealing bag always
depends on the material from which it is made. In most
cases, heat-sealing level 1 is sufficient for heat-sealing
thin bags. Vacuum-sealing bags that are made from a
thicker material require a longer heat-sealing time at heatsealing level 2 or higher.
The length of the heat-sealing bar limits the size of the
vacuum-sealing bag that can be used. You should
therefore only use bags with a maximum width of 9½"
(240 mm).
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Filling the Bag
Where possible, position the items of food in the vacuumsealing bag next to each other and not on top of each
other.
To ensure a proper sealing seam, it is important that the
edge of the bag is clean and dry. To ensure a proper
seam during the heat-sealing process, it is important that
there is no food residue around the seam on the edge of
the bag. Before you fill the bag, you should therefore fold
over its edge by approx. 1¼" (3 cm). Unfold the edge
again once the bag has been filled.
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To ensure that you can keep track of your bags and the
food that is vacuum-sealed within them, we recommend
that you make a note on the bag of the date of the
vacuum-sealing along with the contents.
How to Proceed
▯ If required, use the vacuum-sealing platform so that
the bag does not slip.
3. Touch the ° symbol to select the vacuum-sealing
level.
4. Touch the ± symbol to select the heat-sealing time.
5. Tightly close the glass lid and hold it there.
6. Touch the ² symbol to start the vacuum-sealing
process.
The vacuum-sealing process starts. The vacuum-sealing level indicators blink orange one after the other until the selected value has been reached.
The heat-sealing process starts. The vacuum-sealing level indicators blink orange one after the other until the selected level has been reached.
1. Open the glass lid.
2. Place the vacuum-sealing bag in the compartment.
Note: ▯Make sure that the food is at the lowest possible initial temperature – within the range of 34 – 46 °F (1 – 8 °C) is best.
▯ Make sure that the air outlet is not covered so that the
pump can extract the air from the compartment.
▯ Make sure that the center of the bag and the ends of
the bag lie flat on top of the heat-sealing bar. This
ensures that the heat-sealing seam is properly closed.
▯ Make sure that the open end of the bag protrudes over
the heat-sealing bar by approx. 1 3/16 in (3 cm) but that
it is not resting on the lid seal.
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At the end of the process, the compartment is ventilated, and an acoustic signal sounds. You can now open the glass lid and remove the heat-sealed vacuum-sealing bag from the compartment.
9 WARNING
Risk of Burns!
The heat-sealing bar in the vacuum-sealing
compartment becomes extremely hot if the
appliance is used over an extended period of time
and there are long heat-sealing times. Never touch
the hot heat-sealing bar. Keep children away from
the appliance.
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en-us Vacuum-sealing in a Container
Notes
▯ At the highest vacuum-sealing level, the process may
last up to 2 minutes. After this time, the bag is heatsealed and the vacuum-sealing level that is reached
lights up.
▯ After vacuum-sealing, check the heat-sealing seam on
the bag. Carefully try to pull the seam apart. If it
comes apart, select a higher heat-sealing level and
repeat the process. If the seam is deformed, it has
become too hot. Select a lower heat-sealing level the
next time or allow the appliance to cool.
▯ If you vacuum-seal 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 should select a lower heat-sealing
time or allow the appliance to cool for approx.
2 minutes between the processes.
Premature Heat-sealing
Use this function if you only want to pack your delicate
food in a bag so that it is air-tight, without the contents
sitting too tightly against the bag.
Vacuum-sealing in a Container
Vacuum-sealing in a Container
Vacuum-seal food in an appropriate vacuum-sealing
container in order to preserve the food for longer.
Appropriate Vacuum-sealing Containers
Only use containers that are suitable for vacuum-sealing
food. Commercially available products are different when
it comes to the quality of the food and material.
The vacuum hose attached to this appliance has an
internal diameter of 1/8 in. (3 mm). You may need an
adapter for your container so that the hose fits. In many
cases, these adapters are already included with the
vacuum-sealing containers.
How to Proceed
1. Open the glass lid.
During the vacuuming process, touch the ± symbol to
end the process and heat-seal the bag early.
The appliance displays the vacuum-sealing level until it is
reached.
At the end of the process, the compartment is ventilated,
and an acoustic signal sounds. You can now open the
glass lid and remove the heat-sealed vacuum-sealing bag
from the compartment.
Note: To heat-seal the bag, the vacuum-sealing drawer requires a specific vacuum level. If you touch the ± symbol first, the vacuum-sealing drawer pumps air out of the compartment until this level has been reached. The bag is then heat-sealed.
Canceling the Vacuum-sealing Process
During the vacuuming process, touch the ³ symbol to
cancel the process.
The appliance displays the vacuum-sealing level until it is
reached.
The bag is not heat-sealed. Slightly open the lid and
ventilate the compartment. An acoustic signal sounds.
You can now remove the vacuum-sealing bag from the
compartment.
2. Plug the vacuuming adapter into the air outlet.
3. Secure the hose to the vacuuming adapter and
vacuum-sealing container.
4. Touch the ° symbol to select the vacuum-sealing
level.
5. Touch the ² symbol to start the vacuum-sealing
process.
The vacuum-sealing process starts. The vacuum-sealing level indicators blink orange one after the other until the selected value has been reached.
The vacuum-sealing levels stop blinking as soon as the
target value has been reached. The vacuum-sealing level
that has been reached lights up and an acoustic signal
sounds. You can now detach the hose from the container
and the external vacuuming adapter.
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Note: Cancel the vacuum-sealing process if large
bubbles form.
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Canceling the Vacuum-sealing Process
During the vacuuming process, touch the ³ symbol to
cancel the process.
The appliance displays the vacuum-sealing level until it is
reached.
You can now detach the hose from the container and the
external vacuuming adapter.
Carrying Out the Drying Process
Carrying Out the Drying Process
When vacuum-sealing food, the smallest amount of
water gets into the vacuum pump system. This effect
occurs predominantly when you are vacuum-sealing
liquids or extremely moist food. For this reason, the
appliance comes with a drying function, which further
removes any liquid that gathers in the pump.
If the ¢ symbol lights up in white, it is recommended that
you carry out a drying process. However, at this point,
you can continue to use the appliance as normal.
If the ¢ symbol lights up in red, you must carry out a
drying process.
How to Proceed
1. Tightly close the glass lid and hold it there.
2. Touch the ¢ symbol.
The drying process starts and lasts between 5 and 20 minutes. During the procedure, the ¢ symbol blinks orange. You can close the vacuum-sealing drawer during the procedure.
At the end of the process, the compartment is ventilated, and an acoustic signal sounds. You can now open the glass lid.
Note: It may be the case that a single drying procedure is not sufficient. If, after one drying procedure, the symbols, ¢ in red and … in orange, light up, there is still moisture in the pump system. Wait until the … symbol no longer lights up and restart the drying process.
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en-us Applications
Applications
Applications
In this chapter, you will find out how you can use your
vacuum-sealing drawer in different applications.
Vacuum-sealing for Sous-vide Cooking
You can use your vacuum-sealing drawer to prepare food
for sous-vide cooking. Sous-vide cooking is a method of
cooking "under a vacuum" at low temperatures between
125 - 200 °F (50-95° C) and in 100% steam or in a water
bath.
The vacuum-sealing drawer is used to heat-seal the food
in a special air-tight, heat-resistant cooking bag.
9 WARNING
Health Risk!
Sous-vide cooking is a method of cooking at low
temperatures. As a result, it is important that you
always follow the application and safety
instructions below:
Vacuum-sealing
Where possible, use the highest vacuum-sealing level to
vacuum-seal the food. This is the only way to achieve even
heat transfer and therefore the desired cooking result.
Before cooking the food, check whether the vacuum in
the bag is intact. Make sure that:
▯ There is no/hardly any air in the vacuum-sealed bag.
▯ The seam is perfectly sealed.
▯ There are no holes in the vacuum-sealed bag. Do not
use the core temperature probe.
▯ Pieces of meat or fish that have been vacuum-sealed
together are not pressed directly against one another.
▯ As much as possible, avoid piling up vegetables and
desserts when vacuum-sealing them.
If in doubt, place the food into a new bag and vacuumseal it again.
Food should be vacuum-sealed at most one day before it
is cooked. This is the only way to prevent the escape of
gases from the food (e.g. from vegetables) which inhibit
the transfer of heat, or to prevent the texture of the food
from changing, and thus altering how it cooks.
▯ Only use high-quality, perfectly fresh food.
▯ Wash and disinfect your hands. Use disposable
gloves or cooking/grill tongs.
▯ Take extra care when preparing critical food, such as
poultry, eggs, and fish.
▯ Always thoroughly wash and/or peel fruit and
vegetables.
▯ Always keep work surfaces and cutting boards clean.
Use different cutting boards for different types of
food.
▯ Maintain the cold chain. Make sure that you only
interrupt it briefly to prepare the food, and then return
the vacuum-sealed food to the refrigerator for storage
before you cook it.
▯ Food is suitable for immediate consumption only.
Once the food is cooked, consume it immediately. Do
not store it after cooking – not even in the refrigerator.
It is not suitable for reheating.
Vacuum-sealing Bags
Use the enclosed vacuum-sealing bags for sous-vide
cooking. You can reorder the vacuum-sealing bags.
Do not cook food in the bag you bought it in (e.g.
portions of fish). These bags are not suitable for sousvide cooking.
Vacuum-sealing Glass Bottles
You can also use the vacuum-sealing drawer to vacuum
and reseal glass bottles, e.g., bottles of cooking oil.
1. Plug the vacuuming adapter into the air outlet. The
outlet for the hose should point vertically upwards.
2. Secure the bottle cap to the bottle opening. Push the
bottle adapter onto the bottle cap.
3. Secure the hose to the vacuuming adapter and the
bottle adapter.
Where possible, position the items of food in the bag
next to each other and not on top of each other.
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Applications en-us
4. Touch the ° symbol to select the vacuum-sealing
level.
Notes
– Always vacuum-seal bottles at the lowest level.
– Do not vacuum-seal any carbonated liquids, such
as sparkling wine.
5. Touch the ² symbol to start the vacuum-sealing
process.
The vacuum-sealing process starts. The vacuum-sealing level indicators blink orange one after the other until the selected value has been reached.
The vacuum-sealing levels stop blinking as soon as the
target value has been reached. The vacuum-sealing level
that has been reached lights up and an acoustic signal
sounds. You can now detach the hose from the bottle
adapter and the external vacuuming adapter. You can now
detach the bottle adapter from the bottle cap.
Fast Marinating and Flavoring
You can use your vacuum-sealing drawer to quickly add
flavor to or marinate food such as meat, fruit, and
vegetables. Marinating your food in the traditional way
usually takes a long time and is not particularly intensive.
When vacuum-sealing in a bag, the food's cell pores
open and the marinade can be absorbed quickly. This
produces a more intense taste in a shorter time.
Storage and Transportation
Extend the storage time for food. Thanks to the lowoxygen environment in the vacuum, freshly vacuum-sealed
food remains edible for longer when it is stored correctly.
Freezer burn is less likely to occur when the food has
been frozen and vacuum-sealed.
Re-seal food in glass containers, such as jams and
sauces. Vacuum-sealing significantly increases the
storage time.
Notes
▯ You must make sure that the glass containers that are
used are no taller than 3 1/8 in. (80 mm). Taller
containers may damage the appliance's glass lid.
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▯ Only use screw-top jars that are stable and intact.
▯ Only tighten the container by hand. The container is
automatically sealed by the vacuum-sealing process.
▯ Not all jars or lids are suitable for being re-sealed
under a vacuum. After the vacuuming process, check
whether a vacuum has occurred: A lid that is curving
inwards and can only be opened with a lot of force is
an indication that the vacuuming process has worked.
If the lid makes a "clicking" sound when it is pushed in
and released and if it is easy to open, no vacuum has
occurred. Repeat the vacuuming process or use more
suitable screw-top jars.
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Store food such as cheese, fish, or garlic without any
unpleasant odors. The hermetic sealing that takes place
during vacuum-sealing means that no unwanted odors
can get out and the flavor cannot be absorbed by other
food.
Sealed vacuum-sealing bags or vacuum-sealing
containers are the ideal means of transport for liquid
foods. They are easy to handle, leak-proof, and spacesaving.
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Recommended Settings
When stored correctly, vacuum-sealed food stays fresh
Notes
longer. At higher vacuum-sealing levels, the quality,
appearance, and ingredients of the food are better
preserved.
The following table provides you with recommendations
for the vacuum-sealing levels for different foods. Observe
the specific information on the recommended vacuumsealing levels as well as on preparing the food.
▯ Only use fresh food. Check the quality of the food
before vacuum-sealing it.
▯ Only vacuum-seal cold food – within a temperature
range of 34 – 46 °F (1 – 8 °C) is best.
▯ Start at the lowest of the recommended vacuum-
sealing levels.
▯ Check the quality of the food after you remove it from
storage. Do not use any food that is of questionable
quality.
Recommended vacuum-sealing
Special instructions
levels
Food that is stored at room temperature, 68 – 73 °F (20 – 23 °C)
Baked goods 1, 2, 3
Dry backed goods/Cookies 1
Tea/Coffee 1, 2, 3 Store in a dark place
Rice/Pasta 2 Vacuum-seal in a container
Flour/Semolina 1
Nuts without shell 3 Store in a dark place
Dried fruits 3
Crackers/Chips 1, 2 Vacuum-seal in a container
Fresh food that has been frozen, 0 – 3 °F (-18 °C to -16 °C), or stored in a refrigerator, 37 – 45 °F
(3 °C to 7 °C)
Fish 3
Poultry 3
Meat 3
Whole sausage 3
Sliced sausage 3
Hard cheese 3
Soft cheese 2 Vacuum-seal in a container
Vegetables 2 Peel and blanch beforehand
Washed salad greens 2 Vacuum-seal in a container
Herbs 1, 2 Vacuum-seal in a container
Fruit (hard) 3
Fruit (soft) 2 Vacuum-seal in a container
Pre-frosting recommended*
*Freeze the food laid out on a plate for approx. 1 hour to preserve its structure.
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Cleaning and Maintnance en-us
Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning and Maintnance
Only clean the appliance when it is turned off.
Ensure that the heat-sealing bar in the vacuum-sealing
compartment has cooled down.
9 WARNING
Risk of Burns!
The heat-sealing bar in the vacuum-sealing
compartment becomes extremely hot if the
appliance is used over an extended period of time
and there are long heat-sealing times. Never touch
the hot heat-sealing bar. Keep children away from
the appliance.
During cleaning, ensure that no water or other liquids get
into the vacuum-sealing compartment or, in particular,
into the vacuum pump's air outlet. Never spray the inside
or outside of the appliance with water.
Do not use high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
Only use natural cleaning agents, such as dish soap and
water. Do not use any abrasive materials or cleaning
agents that contain alcohol.
Clean the appliance using only a damp cloth.
Do not use any abrasive sponges that may scratch or any
glass scrapers.
Note: Allow the appliance and accessory parts to fully dry after they have been cleaned.
Stainless Steel Vacuum-sealing Compartment
Always remove flecks of limescale, grease, starch, and
albumin (e.g., egg white) immediately. Corrosion can
form under such flecks. Clean with water and some dish
soap. Then dry the surface with a soft cloth.
Plastic Control Panel
Do not use any abrasive sponges that may scratch or any
glass scrapers.
Heat-sealing Bar
Remove the remaining film from the heat-sealing bar.
Never use abrasive cleaning agents to clean the heatsealing bar. Use a soft cloth.
The heat-sealing bar is not suitable for dishwashers.
Vacuum-sealing Platform
Rinse the vacuum-sealing platform by hand.
External vacuuming adapter, bottle adapter, and bottle caps
Rinse the adapters and bottle caps by hand. They are not
suitable for dishwashers.
Vacuum Hose
Glass Front and Glass Lid
Clean the glass front and the glass lid with glass cleaner
and a soft cloth.
Do not use any abrasive sponges that may scratch or any
glass scrapers.
Rinse the vacuum hose by hand. It is not suitable for
dishwashers.
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en-us Before Calling for Service
Before Calling for Service
Before Calling for Service
Before calling Customer Service, consider the
suggestions and instructions below:
Fault Error Causes Possible remedy
The … symbol will
appear after a few seconds.
The … symbol will
appear after the pump
has been running for
2 minutes.
The vacuum cannot be
created properly.
It is taking too long to
create a vacuum. Your
selected vacuum-sealing level cannot be
reached.
The glass lid has not been
closed properly.
The seal on the glass lid is not
fitted properly or is malfunctioning.
The seal on the glass lid has misshaped.
The lid on the external vacuumsealing container has not been
closed properly.
The external vacuum-sealing connection is not positioned correctly on the vacuum-sealing
chamber's air outlet.
As the temperature rises, liquids
begin to heat. At this point, the
process of creating a vacuum
stops.
9 CAUTION
Repairs should only be done by an authorized
servicer.
Improper repair of your appliance may result in risk
of severe physical injury or death.
Open and close the glass lid
again. When doing so, lightly
press on the glass lid for the first
few seconds.
Check the seal.
Gently press the seal to
straighten it out.
Check the position of the vacuum-sealing lid. Only use suitable vacuum-sealing containers.
Check the position of the external vacuum-sealing connection.
Only vacuum-seal cold liquids.
If the vacuum-sealing chamber is
wet, wipe it dry.
Heat-seal the vacuum-sealing
bag early if large bubbles form.
Select a lower vacuum-sealing
level.
The vacuum-sealing
process will not start.
The ² symbol does not
appear even though the
lid is closed.
If you try to operate the
appliance several times
in succession, the vacuum-sealing process
seems to run as normal
but the bag is not heatsealed.
The vacuum-sealing
process is taking longer and longer.
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The appliance is not
detecting the lid.
The door switch on the glass lid
is not working or is not being
detected by the appliance.
The thermal switch on the heatsealing transformer has been
triggered.
There is too much moisture in the
pump system.
The pump system is extremely
hot.
Call Customer service.
Allow the appliance to cool for at
least 10 minutes. Then try again.
Allow the appliance to cool for at
least 2 minutes between vacuumsealing operations.
The appliance monitors the vacuum-sealing as it progresses. If
too much liquid is retained in the
pump oil, the ¢ symbol will
appear. Initiate drying.
Allow the appliance to cool and
then try again.
Before Calling for Service en-us
Fault Error Causes Possible remedy
After the drying procedure, the appliance displays the ¢ and …
symbols.
The vacuum in the plastic bag is not retained.
The lid cannot be
opened.
The bag is bad. Sharp parts of the food (for
The heat-sealed seam
is bad.
One drying cycle alone was not
sufficient.
example bones) may poke holes
in the bag.
The heat-sealing time you have
selected is unsuitable for the
plastic from which the bag is
made.
There is liquid, grease or crumbs
along the heat-sealed seam. The
bag has creases along the heatsealed seam.
A slight vacuum has formed and
it is holding the lid closed.
Wait until the … symbol is no
longer lit up. Then start another
drying cycle.
Check the bag for damage. Use a
different bag if it is damaged. If
the damage is caused by sharpedged parts of the food, as far as
possible, position these in the
bag in such a way that they cannot damage the wall of the bag.
Select a different heat-sealing
time.
Make sure that the bag is dry,
that it has no creases, and that it
is positioned fully on the heatsealing bar.
Use a different bag. Fold over
the edge of the bag by 1¼ in
(3 cm) before you fill it.
Do not use force or tools to open
it. Initiate vacuum-sealing again
and then cancel it immediately.
Disconnect the appliance from
the power supply. Wait
30 seconds and then start up the
appliance again.
Touch the ÿ symbol for more
than 5 seconds. The system is
reset.
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