Nesco VS-09HH User Manual
Handheld Vacuum Sealer model VS-09HH
Care/Use Guide
Guide d’entretien et d’utilisation
Électrique Vacuum Sealer modèle VS-09HH
Guía del cuidado/del uso
Electricidad Sellador al Vacío modelo VS-09HH
English
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................................................................1
Features and Functions ................................................................................2
Operating Instructions ..................................................................................3
Recharging, Care and Cleaning, Sealing Tips ............................................... 4-5
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 5
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................... 6
Table des Matières
IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SECURITE .........................................................7
Caractéristiques et Fonctions ........................................................................8
Mode d’emploi ............................................................................................. 9
Recharge, Nettoyage et Entretien, Seulement Conseils............................. 10-11
Dépannage ................................................................................................ 11
GARANTIE LIMITÉE D’UN AN ...................................................................... 12
Tabla de Contenidos
IMPORTANTES MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD .................................................... 13
Lista de Piezas con Alimentos Muela ............................................................ 14
Instrucciones de Operación ......................................................................... 15
Recarga , Limpieza y Mantenimiento, Sellado Consejos ............................ 16-17
Localización de averías .............................................................................. 17
UN AÑO DE GARANTÍA LIMITADA ............................................................... 18
Français Espanól
Technical Specications:
Model VS-09HH
Input - 120 V a.c., 60Hz Output: 11V d.c., 100mA
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- This product is designed for household use only -
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
2. The appliance is designed for household use only. It is not intended for
commercial use.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the appliance, including cord,
plug and charging stand in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when appliance is used near children. This
appliance is not recommended for use by children.
5. Unplug adapter from power outlet when not in use, before assembly or
disassembly of parts, and before cleaning.
6. Do not operate any appliance with damaged cord or plug or after appliance
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to
NESCO® Factory Service Department for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. Do not place appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or heated
oven.
8. Only use accessory attachments recommended by the manufacturer.
9. Do not use appliance outdoors or for other than intended use.
10. Use only the Charger Adapter supplied with this product.
11. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or touch hot surfaces.
12. WARNING: Appliance is not designed for continuous use. Approved for one
operating cycle every one minute.
13. Operate appliance only when all parts are fully engaged and tightened.
14. To reduce risk of injury and damage to appliance keep hands, hair, clothing and
utensils away from parts during operation.
15. Nickel-cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed per national and
local laws and regulations. DO NOT incinerate batteries or expose to high
temperatures or liquids.
16. Do not store the appliance in a high temperature, high humidity, or dusty place
to avoid degradation of its performance and loss of the battery life.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Short Cord Instructions: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the
risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension
cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the
marked electrical rating of the cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating
of the appliance. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
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Canister
Suction
Inner
Suction
Base
Bag
Suction
Cup
Features
Functions
• Bag Suction Cup - use to seal bags.
• Outer Suction Base - removable for easy cleaning.
• Canister Suction - for use with accessories.
• Inner Suction Base - removable for easy cleaning.
• Switch Button - press and hold to start vacuum sealing process.
• Power Adapter - use to power charging base.
• Charger Input - connects power adapter to charger base.
• Charger Base - positions the vacuum sealer for recharging.
Outer
Suction
Base
Charger
Input
Charging
Base
Power Adapter
Switch Button
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Operating Instructions
Vacuum sealing using reusable zipper valve bags:
1. Open the NESCO® zipper valve bag with suction valve and place item to be sealed
inside the bag. Close bag seal completely by rmly pressing with ngers or use the
bag sealing tool (supplied) by inserting open edge of bag into slot of tool and slide
across bag seal. Fig. 1
2. Position bag on at surface with sealing disc facing up. Place vacuum sealer bag
suction cup over the sealing disc and press rmly. Push switch button and hold
until all air is removed from bag. (Fig. 2) NOTE: bags are not recommended for
liquids.
3. Store perishable items in the refrigerator. Fig. 3
Vacuum sealing using reusable valve canisters:
1. Remove the cover of NESCO® canister and put the items to be sealed into the
canister. Leave at least one inch of space between food and cover rim. Clean
the cover rim of the canister and bottom seal gasket of the canister cover.
2. Remove outer suction base of vacuum sealer, by turning to unlock and pull to
remove. Never use bag suction cup to seal canisters.
Fig 4.
3. Position the canister suction into the center hole of the canister cover tightly.
Push switch button and hold until all air is removed from canister or until the red
pressure indicator button on the canister cover sinks. NOTE: To ensure there is
no air leaking between the cover and the canister, use your hand to push down
the cover at the beginning of the vacuum sealing process. Fig. 5
4. Remove the vacuum sealer form the canister, and reassemble the outer suction
base for storage or next use.
5. To open canister after vacuum sealing, press the “Release“ button on the canister
cover (Fig. 6). Store perishable items in the refrigerator.
Fig. 1
Fig. 4
Fig. 2
Fig. 5
Fig. 3
Fig. 6
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Recharging the unit
1. When the motor slows or stops working or sealer has been in storage for a long
time, it means the battery needs to be recharged.
2. Plug the adaptor into wall outlet and charging base, then place unit in the
charger stand. The red light indicates charging. Green indicates fully charged.
3. It generally takes 9 to 12 hours to charge the battery fully, time may vary
depending on battery life before charging. NOTE: For best battery performance,
charge the unit for minimum 12 hours if it is the rst time charging or left unused
for a long time.
4. It is normal that the adaptor and charger base gets warm when charging.
5. To maintain the battery performance, always fully re-charge the unit or
discharging the unit every 3-6 months.
Care and Cleaning
1. Wipe vacuum sealer with damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not immerse in
water or other liquids. Not dishwasher safe!
2. Remove and clean outer suction base frequently or after sealing liquids.
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Rotate the outer suction base and pull it outward to dismantle it, wash and dry it
.
- Rotate the inner suction base and pull it off, wash and clean it.
3. Wash all vacuum accessories in warm water with a mild dishwashing soap. Do
not immerse vacuum sealer or canister cover in water or other liquids.
4. Canister bases (not lids) are top rack dishwasher safe. But canister cover should
be wiped down with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly before reusing.
5. Canister and cover are not microwave or freezer safe.
Vacuum Sealing Tips
• Do not overll the bags; leave enough space around the valve.
• Clean and straighten the zipper end of the bag before sealing. Make sure nothing
is left on the zipper area of the bag, no wrinkle or creases should appear, foreign
objects or creased bags may cause difculty in sealing tightly.
• Do not vacuum package objects with sharp points like sh bones and hard shells.
Sharp points may penetrate and tear the bag. Cover sharp points with paper towel.
• Let the vacuum sealer rest for 1 minute, before using again.
• During bag vacuum packaging process, small amounts of liquids, crumbs or food
particles can be inadvertently pulled into vacuum valve clogging the pump and
damaging your appliance. To avoid this; freeze moist and juicy foods rst before
sealing bags or place a folded paper towel near the inside top of the bag. For
powdery or ne-grained foods, avoid overlling bags. You can also place a coffee
lter or paper towel inside before vacuum packaging
• Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum packing for best results.
• Store perishable foods in the freezer or refrigerator. Vacuum packing extends the
shelf life of foods, but does not preserve them.
• Pantry items such as our, rice, mixes for cakes and pancakes, all stay fresher longer when
vacuum packed. Nuts and condiments maintain their avor while rancidity is kept out.
• Keep camping supplies such as matches, rst aid kits and clothing, clean and dry.
Keep ares for auto emergencies ready. Keep silver and collectibles untarnished.
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• Do not leave too much air inside the bag. Press the bag to allow extra air to
escape from the bag before vacuuming it. Too much air inside the bag increases
the vacuum pump loading and may cause the motor insufcient power to draw
away all the air inside the bag!
• Note: To avoid possible illness, do not reuse bag after storing raw meats, sh or
greasy foods.
Food Storage and Safety Information
NESCO® Vacuum Sealers will change the way you purchase and store foods. As you
become accustomed to vacuum packing, it will become an indispensable part of your
food preparation. When preparing and vacuum packing foods using your Vacuum
Sealer, there are certain procedures that must be followed to ensure food quality and
safety. Review this section carefully for your protection.
• Food spoilage is caused by chemical reactions in the food to air, temperature,
moisture, enzyme action, growth of micro-organisms, or contamination from
insects.
• Oxygen in the air causes spoilage primarily through the process of oxidation,
which causes food to lose nutritive value, texture, avor and overall quality. Air
contributes to the growth of most micro-organisms, and carries moisture into and
out of foods unless they are protected with moisture-proof packaging. Freezer
burn results from frozen foods being exposed to air.
• Vacuum packaging with the Vacuum Sealer removes up to 90% of the air from
the package. In scientic terms, the vacuum level is measured up to 24” Hg
(inches of Mercury). Air contains approximately 21% oxygen, which leaves a 2%
to 3% residual oxygen level in vacuum packaged foods.
Most mold, moisture and
micro-organisms are inhibited from growth when the oxygen level is at or below 5%
.
• Although vacuum packaging extends the life of many fresh foods by reducing
oxidation, most fresh foods still contain enough moisture to support the growth
of micro-organisms which can grow with or without air. To prevent spoilage,
foods need to be stored at low temperatures.
• Temperatures in the refrigerator greater than 40°F (4°C) (especially for extended
periods of time) may support the growth of harmful micro-organisms. Monitor
the temperature and maintain a temperature at 40°F (4°C) or below.
• Suitable temperature for the freezer is 0°F (-17°C). Freezing retards the growth
of microorganisms, BUT DOES NOT KILL THEM.
• Dried foods are also affected by storage temperature when vacuum packaged.
Their shelf life is extended 3-4 times for every 18° F (10°C) drop in temperature.
• Micro-organisms can be divided into three categories: mold, yeast, and bacteria.
Although micro-organisms are present everywhere, they can only cause problems
under certain conditions.
• Mold does not grow in a low oxygen environment or in the absence of moisture.
Yeast requires moisture, sugar and a moderate temperature to grow, but can
grow with or without air. Refrigeration slows the growth of yeast and freezing
stops it completely. Bacteria can grow with or without air.
• Clostridium botulinum is an extremely dangerous type of bacteria, which can grow
under the right conditions without air. Botulinum organisms grow in the temperature
range of 40° to 115°F (4° to 46°C). Conditions for growth are foods lacking acid, low
oxygen environment and temperatures greater than 40°F (4°C) for extended time.
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• Foods that are resistant to botulinum are frozen, dried, high in acid, salt or sugar.
Foods susceptible to botulinum are non-acid foods which include meats, poultry,
sh, seafood, lye-cured olives, eggs and mushrooms; low-acid foods are mostly
vegetables; medium-acid foods include overripe tomatoes, onions, chili peppers,
gs and cucumbers.
• The foods most susceptible to botulinum should be refrigerated for short term
and frozen for long term storage. Consume immediately after heating.
• Warning: Do not heat low-acid vacuum packed foods in the vacuum sealer bags
unless you are going to eat them immediately. Foods that are vacuum packed,
heated, then left out at room temperature while still sealed in the vacuum are
subject to micro-organisms which may be harmful if consumed.
• Enzymes occur in foods and cause increasing changes in color, texture and avor
as foods mature. To stop enzyme action, vegetables must be blanched by heat,
either in the microwave or with steam. Note: Heat all the way through briey so
vegetables are still crisp. Foods that are high in acid (such as most fruits), do not
need to be blanched.
• Insect larvae are frequently present on many dried foods. Without vacuum
packaging or freezing, they may hatch during storage and contaminate the foods.
Some products such as our and cereals may also contain larvae. Vacuum sealed
packaging prevents weevils and other insects from hatching because they cannot
live without air.
General Rules for Food Safety
Food safety rules are based on scientic study as well as common sense. The
following rules and important information will guide you to improved food safety and
optimal food storage.
• Once you have heated, defrosted or thawed perishable foods, consume them.
• After opening canned food or commercially vacuum packed food, they can be
vacuum packed again. Follow the instructions to refrigerate after opening and
store re-vacuumed packages properly.
• Do not defrost foods in hot water or via other heat sources. It doesn’t matter
whether they are vacuum packed or not.
• Do consume foods if they are perishable and have been left out at room
temperature for more than a few hours. This is especially important if they have
been prepared with a thick sauce, in a vacuum package, or in a low oxygen
environment.
• Spread vacuum packages evenly throughout the refrigerator or freezer to cool
down food temperature quickly.
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Troubleshooting
The charger does not charge:
• Check whether the indicator LED light is on. If not, make sure if the charger and
the outlet has been connected properly. If yes, try a new electrical outlet.
• If the charger does not charge when indicator LED light is on, check if the charger
and vacuum sealer are seated properly, adjust if needed.
It stops working soon after charged.
• Make sure if the indicator LED lights are on during charging, if not, check if the
vacuum sealer and charger are in good contact.
• If the indicateor LED lights are on during charging, make sure if the charging time
is sufcient. Indicator LED light will turn green when fully charged.
• Please contact NESCO customer support 1-800-288-4545 if it still does not work.
Air is not removed from the bag completely.
• Bags are not sealed, reseal the zipper, and then slip the entire zipper with your
nger.
• Replace the zip bag and make sure the valve is clean.
• The items are blocking the valve, position so valve is open or there is too much
stuff inside bag.
• Extend the vacuuming time and press most of air out before sealing zipper.
The canister will not vacuum:
• Make sure the adaptor was well connected to both the vacuum sealer and the
canister.
• Check if the button of the canister was on the position of “seal”.
• Press the lid downward at the very beginning of vacuuming. This will help to seal
canister and lid.
• Check if there is any damage to lid or canister, if yes, do not use.
• Check the function of the vacuum sealer to be sure iti is pulling a vacuum.
• Check if the outer suction has been deformed, fractured or blocked, if yes, change
it for a new one.
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