Gastroback 46010 User Manual

GASTROBACK

Operating Instructions

Design Vacuum Sealer

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Art.-Nr. 46010 Design Vacuum Sealer

Important Instructions

• Only use the provided foil for vacuum sealing food. Any other plastic bags melt
on the sealing band. Leftover plastic on the sealing band would damage the band
and the vacuum procedure.

• ATTENTION: Only use the provided container for vacuum sealing food. Any
other container (glass or plastic) can not resist the pressure and would implode. This
can cause personal injury.

• Never touch the sealing band. The sealing band is very hot after use and can
cause personal injury.

• NOTE: For best results do not overload the plastic bag. Leave round about 8 cm
space above the food when cutting the foil, otherwise the appliance can not generate
a vacuum. when vacuuming food in a container leave 3 cm space underneath the lid
of the container.

• When vacuuming in foil pay attention that no food particles, liquids, or
grease is in the sealing section of the plastic bag.

• Pre-freeze moist food before vacuum sealing. This way no liquids can get
sucked into the appliance and the food will not get pressed.

• When sealing the bag the side with the smooth surface should face upwards. This
enssures best sealing results.

• IMPORTANT: For successful operation ensure that the gaskets and the grommet
are properly assembled and that the security lock of the vacuum chamber is properly
locked (it has to be positioned fully on the left side).

• IMPORTANT: When the lid is properly closed after inserting the foil the
appliance is ready for use.

• The appliance is not for continuous operation. Please wait 2 minutes after one
vacuum procedure before starting another.

• IMPORTANT: When reheating food in a vacuum bag using a microwave
oven, make a hole or cut off one end of the bag to release any build up pressure.

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Important Safeguards

Carefully read all instructions before operating and save the instructions for future
reference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use,
as described in these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause
severe injuries or damage by electric shock, fire or moving mechanical parts.
Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it
other than described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised
service centre. Please contact your vendor.

Safeguards for Daily Operation

• Do not attempt to operate the appliance using any parts or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer. Do not operate the appliance, when the
appliance or any part of it is likely to be damaged, to avoid risk of fire, electric
shock or any other damage or injuries to persons. Do not attempt to open the appliance
housing or to repair the power cord. Check the entire appliance regularly for proper
operation. The appliance is likely to be damaged if subject to strain (i.e. overheating,
mechanical or electric shock) or if there are any cracks, excessively frayed parts or
distortions. In this case, immediately unplug the appliance and return the entire
appliance (including all parts and accessories) to an authorised service centre for
examination and repair.

• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near young children.
Do not let young children play with any parts of the appliance or the packing. The
appliance is NOT intended for use by children or infirm persons without supervision.
Take care that no one pulls the appliance by the power cord, especially when young
children are near. Place the appliance on a clean, dry and stable surface where it
is protected from strain (i.e. mechanical or electric shock, overheating, frost, moisture)
and where young children cannot reach it.

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Do not place the appliance near the edge of the surface, on a slope or wet surface

or where it can fall.

• During operation keep above the appliance a space of 20 cm to the sides and 1 m
above should be left for the air to circulate. Do not place any cloth or tissue beneath
or on the appliance, to avoid any risk of fire, electric shock or overheating.

• Always keep the table or counter clean and dry and immediately wipe off spilled
liquids. Do not place the appliance near the edge of the table or counter or on sloping
or wet surfaces or where it can fall.

• Do not operate or store the appliance in humid or wet areas or outdoors. Do
not attempt to operate the appliance using any parts or accessories not recommended

by the manufacturer.

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• After one vacuum procedure let the appliance cool down for 2 minutes before
starting another.

• Always turn the appliance off, unplug and wait for the appliance to cool down,
before cleaning or storing. Close the lid to protect the grommet and gaskets while
storing.

Important Safeguards for all Electrical Appliances

• The sealing band is electrically heated. Ensure that the voltage rating of your
mains power supply corresponds to the voltage requirements of the appliance (120 V,
60 Hz, AC). Always connect the appliance directly to a mains power supply wall
socket with protective conductor (earth) connected properly. The installation of a
residual current safety switch with a maximum rated residual operating current of
30 mA in the supplying electrical circuit is strongly recommended. If in doubt, contact
your local electrician for further information. Do not use multiple electrical adopters.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended while connected to the power supply.

Always turn the appliance off and IMMEDIATELY unplug after use and before cleaning.

Always grasp the plug to disconnect the appliance from the power outlet.

• Always handle the power cord with care. Do not pull or strain the power cord.
The power cord should never be knotted or squeezed. Do not let the power cord
hang over the edge of the table or counter. Take care not to tangle the power cord.

• Do not immerse the motor housing or power cord in water or any other liquid.

• Do not pour or drip any liquids on the appliance or power cord. When liquids
are spilled on the appliance, immediately unplug the appliance and dry it to avoid
risk of electric shock or fire. Do not attempt to operate the appliance, when liquids
are on or in the electrical section of the appliance. When connected to the power
supply, do not touch the appliance, with wet hands, when the appliance is damp
or is touching a wet surface, in order to avoid risk of electric shock. In this case
do not touch the appliance but immediately unplug the power cord from the power
supply and dry the appliance (see Care and cleaning).

• Do not place the appliance or power cord in an automatic dishwasher!

• The appliance is intended for vacuum sealing. Do not use the appliance for any other purpose.

• The appliance is not for continuous operation. Please wait 2 minutes after one
vacuum procedure before starting another. For additional safety the appliance is fitted
with a thermal cut out. In the event of overheating (for example 35 degrees or
overvoltage of +10%) the appliance will automatically shut down to prevent further
damage. Let the appliance cool down for 2 minutes before you continue to operate
the appliance.

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Hot Surfaces – Risk of Burns

The Design vacuum sealer is designed for vacuum sealing food. The sealing band is
electrically heated and the heating surface gets hot during operation. The heating starts
as soon as the sealing procedure starts. Do not place any foreign burnable substance
(such as papers, plastics, textiles or the like) on the heating surface, to avoid risk of
fire. The appliance needs some time to cool down after one vacuum procedure. Beware
of touching the hot sealing band with any parts of your body or heat-sensitive items.

• ATTENTION: Only use the provided plastic bags for vacuum sealing. Any other
plastic bags will melt and stick on the heating surface of the sealing band.

• Always disconnect the plug and let the appliance cool down before cleaning the appliance.

• Do not place the appliance or any parts of it on or near hot surfaces (heater, gas
burner, grill or oven). Do not place the appliance on the power cord. If the power
cord warms up during operation or is likely to be damaged, it must be replaced by
an authorised service centre. Do not attempt to repair the power cord! Keep the
power cord away from the heating surface of the sealing band.

• Do not operate the appliance near inflammable liquids (i.e. high-proof alcohol) to
avoid damage caused by fire.

Knowing your Design Vacuum Sealer

control panel

sealing band

vacuum chamber

grommet

lid

gasket

lock/release button
(on both sides of
the lid)

security lock for vacuum
chamber

vacuum hose port

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Knowing your Design Vacuum Sealer

On-Switch Netcontrol light (green: ready for use)

control light:
green: signals that the appliance is ready for use

After pressing the On-Switch:
control light blinks orange: removing the air of the plastic bag
control light blinks red: sealing the plastic bag
control light is constant green: vacuum procedure is finished

Getting the appliance ready for use

1. Remove all promotional materials and packing and place
the appliance on a convenient dry surface (explained in
the safeguards). Ensure you have enough space in front
off the appliance to lay down the plastic bag.

2. Pay attention that the vacuum chamber is properly
assembled. For successful operation the security lock of
the vacuum chamber has to be properly locked. The
lock has to be positioned fully on the left side (picture C).
If the appliance is not properly assembled the appliance
can not generate a vacuum.

3. Ensure that the gaskets and the grommet (on the lid) are
properly assembled. The gaskets have to lay properly inside
the guiding channel and the edges of the gaskets
should not overlap the channel (picture C).

4. Connect the appliance directly to a mains power supply
wall socket with protective conductor (earth/ground;

220/240 V, 50 Hz, AC, rated for 16 A). The green indicator light

will turn on as soon as the plug is connected to the
power outlet. The appliance is now ready for use.

A

B

C

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