Open Country VS-01SK User Manual

Electric Vacuum Sealer model VS-01SK

Care/Use Guide

Guide d’entretien et d’utilisation

Électrique Vacuum Sealer modèle VS-01SK

Guía del cuidado/del uso

Electricidad Sellador al Vacío modelo VS-01SK

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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................................................................1

Features ...................................................................................................... 2

Functions ....................................................................................................3

Operating Instructions .................................................................................. 4

Cleaning and Maintenance, Sealing Tips ........................................................5

Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................6

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ...................................................................7

Table des Matières

IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SECURITE .........................................................8

Caractéristiques ........................................................................................... 9

Fonctions .................................................................................................. 10

Mode d’emploi ........................................................................................... 12

Nettoyage et Entretien, Seulement Conseils ................................................. 13

Dépannage ................................................................................................ 14

GARANTIE LIMITÉE D’UN AN ...................................................................... 15

Tabla de Contenidos

IMPORTANTES MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD .................................................... 16

Lista de Piezas ........................................................................................... 17

Alimentos Muela ........................................................................................ 18

Instrucciones de Operación ......................................................................... 19

Limpieza y Mantenimiento, Sellado Consejos ................................................ 20

Localización de averías .............................................................................. 21

UN AÑO DE GARANTÍA LIMITADA ............................................................... 22

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

- This product is designed for household use only -

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:

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 and plug, 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 appliance 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 OPEN COUNTRY® 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. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or touch hot
surfaces.

11. WARNING: Appliance is not designed for continuous use. Approved for
one operating cycle every two minutes.

12. Operate appliance only when all parts are fully engaged and
tightened.

13. To reduce risk of injury and damage to appliance keep hands, hair,
clothing and utensils away from parts during operation.

14. Place appliance on at and steady support surface when ready for use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Polarized Plug: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than

the other). To reduce risk of electric shock, plug is intended to t into polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully into the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician. Do not try to modify

the plug in any way.
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.

Technical Specications:

Model VS-01SK
Power input - 120V, 60 Hz
Watts - 110W

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Features Functions

• Cancel Button - Stops the unit at any time.

• Seal Only - For sealing a bag without vacuum. When the automatic “Vacuum

and Seal” function is in operation, this button stops the motor pump and
immediately starts to seal the bag.

• Vacuum/Seal - For vacuuming the bag and automatically sealing it when

vacuum is complete.

• Indicator Lights - Indicates the status of vacuum or seal process.

• Unlock Buttons - On the right and left side of the cover. Press down to unlock.

In the locked position, they secure the lid in place while the vacuum packing
cycle is under way in bags; they release automatically.

• Lid - Opening the lid into the xed raised position allows you to position the bags

before starting the vacuum packing process.

• Vacuum Chamber - Position the open end of the bag inside the chamber, draws

air from the bag and collect any excess liquid.

• Sealing Gasket - Presses the bag onto the sealing strip.

• Sealing Bar - Place bag to be sealed over this bar.

Indicator
Lights

Unlock
Button

Front Lid

Air Intake Vacuum

Chamber

Sealing Bar

Vacuum

/ Seal

Seal Only

Release Valve

Cancel

Unlock
Button

Sealing
Gasket

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Operating Instructions

MAKING A BAG WITH THE ROLL

1. Pull the bag material from the roll to the suitable length you want and cut (Pull out
enough of the bag roll to hold items to be vacuum packed plus an additional 3”
inch (allow another 1 inch for each time the bag will be resealed.) then close the
rear lid.

2. Open the lid and place either open end of bag material on Sealing Strip, close it.
Press down on the lid until two “click” sounds are heard.

3. Press the “Seal Only” Button to start sealing.

4. When the Seal Indicator Light turns off, sealing is completed. Press the two
Unlock Buttons, lift lid and remove the bag.

5. Open the lid and take out the bag.

6. Now the bag is ready, you can vacuum package
with it.

VACUUM PACKAGING YOUR FILLED BAG:

1. Put the items inside the bag.

2. Open the lid, clean and straighten the open
end of the bag, make sure there no wrinkles
or ripples.

3. Place the open end of the bag in the vacuum
chamber beneath the air intake.

4. Close the lid and then press on both sides of
the lid until two “click” sounds are heard.

5. Press the “Vacuum/Seal” Button. The bag will
be automatically vacuumed and sealed.

6. When the Indicator Lights of “Seal Only”
and “Seal/Vacuum” turn off, the process is
completed. Press the two Unlock Buttons, lift
lid and remove the bag.

7. Refrigerate or freeze if needed.

NOTE: For best sealing effect, it is better to let
the appliance cool down for 2 minutes before
using it again. Wipe out any excess liquid or food
residue from the vacuum chamber after each use.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Vacuum Sealer:

1. Unplug the unit before cleaning.

2. Clean the Vacuum Sealer with a damp sponge. Do not immerse in water.

3. Use a mild dish soap. Do not use abrasive cleaners as they will scratch the surface

.

4. Dry thoroughly, before using.
Bags

1. The bagging material can be washed in warm water with dish washing soap.

Rinse the bags well and allow to dry thoroughly before re-using.

2. Bags can be washed on the top rack in your dishwasher by turning the bags

inside out. Stand the bag up so the water can get inside the bag. Dry thoroughly

before next use.
Note: Bags used to store greasy foods should not be re-used.
Storing Your Vacuum Sealer

1. Keep the unit in a at and safe place, out of the reach of children.

2. Make sure the lid of appliance is not locked when not in use and during

storage to prevent deformation of the gaskets.

Vacuum Sealing Tips

• Do not overll the bags; leave enough space at the open end of the bag so that the

bag can be placed on the vacuum chamber more positively.

• Do not wet the open end of the bag. Wet bags may be difcult to melt and seal tightly.

• Clean and straighten the open end of the bag before sealing. Make sure nothing is

left on the open area of the bag, no wrinkle or creases should appear on the open

panel, foreign objects or creased bags may cause difculty to seal tightly.

• Do not vacuum package objects with sharp points like sh bones and hard shells.

Sharp points may penetrate and tear the bag.

• Let the vacuum sealer rest for 2 minute, after each sealing or vacuum sealing.

• During bag vacuum packaging process, small amounts of liquids, crumbs or food

particles can be inadvertently pulled into vacuum chamber 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 overlling bags.

• Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum packing for best results.

• Liquids need to be cooled before vacuum packing. Hot liquids will bubble up and

over the top of the bag or jar when vacuum packed. Note: A jar attachment is
necessary for sealing jars.

• 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.

• Fill a bag about 2/3 full with water, seal the end (don’t vacuum). Freeze the bag

and use for ice in the cooler, or ice packs for sports injuries.