PolyScience 300 Series User Manual

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CONTENTS
Important Safeguards �������������������������������������������������������� 4
Introduction ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 6
Package Contents �������������������������������������������������������������� 7
Seal Bar Installation ���������������������������������������������������������� 7
Components ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 8
Control Panel ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 9
Digital Display & LED Status ������������������������������������������� 13
Set-Up ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 14
Vacuum / Seal Preset ��������������������������������������������� 15
Marinate Preset ������������������������������������������������������ 15
Day-to-Day Operation ������������������������������������������������������ 17
Placing the Heat-Seal Bag in the Vacuum Chamber ������� 17
Bags ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 18
Canisters & Bottles ������������������������������������������������� 19
Bag Marinating ������������������������������������������������������� 21
Canister Marinating ������������������������������������������������ 22
Running a Preset Program ���������������������������������������������� 23
Calibration ������������������������������������������������������������������������������24
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When using this electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following:
1� Do not touch hot surfaces� 2� Do not operate this Vacuum Sealer with a damaged power cord
or plug, or if it has been dropped, damaged or malfunctions�
3� Do not let power cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge
of table or counter� 4� Unplug from electrical outlet when not in use� 5� To avoid the possibility of personal injury, always unplug the
Vacuum Sealer from the electrical outlet before cleaning the
unit� 6� Do not immerse Vacuum Sealer or power cord in water or any
other liquid� 7� Do not touch the vacuum chamber lid, vacuum chamber or seal
bar while the unit is operating� 8� Do not use an extension cord with this Vacuum Sealer� 9� This Vacuum Sealer is intended for indoor use only; do not use
outdoors� 10� Do not let this Vacuum Sealer come in direct contact with food�
All foods should be placed in FDA approved boilable bags or
canisters� 11� Carefully review the safety section in included literature� 12� This appliance should not be used by children� To avoid
accidental injury, close supervision is necessar y when this
appliance is used where children may be present� 13� Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or ammable
fumes� 14� Do not use this Vacuum Sealer for other than the intended
purpose� 15� Do not use this Vacuum Sealer on wet or hot surfaces or near a
direct heat source� 16� To disconnect power, turn any control “Off,” then unplug directly
from electrical outlet; do not disconnect by pulling on the power
cord� 17� This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a responsible person responsible for their safety� 18� Use only heat-seal bags, accessories and attachments� 19� Read all of the instructions carefully before using appliance�
Restoring Factory Default Settings ���������������������������������������25
Routine Cleaning ��������������������������������������������������������������������25
Troubleshooting ���������������������������������������������������������������������26
Error Messages �����������������������������������������������������������������������27
Technical Specifications ��������������������������������������������������������28
Replacement Bags ������������������������������������������������������������������29
Disposal ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������29
Warranty ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������30
CONTENTS (CONTINUED) IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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PolyScience
6600 W� Touhy Avenue Niles, IL 60714 USA Phone:
Email:
1�800�229�7569 1� 8 47�6 47�0 611 culinary@polyscience�com
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It is important to note that vacuum packaging cannot reverse the deterioration of foods; it can only slow down changes in quality� It is
difcult to predict how long foods will retain their avor, appearance
or texture since it depends on the age and condition of the food when it was vacuum packaged�
WARNI NG: As with any storage container, it is important to inspect food that has been vacuum packaged for spoilage prior to consumption�
WARNI NG: Never vacuum package garlic or fungi (such as mushrooms)� A dangerous chemical reaction takes place when air is removed, causing these foods to be dangerous if ingested�
WARNI NG: Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for refrigeration or freezing� Any perishable foods that require refrigeration must still be refrigerated or frozen after vacuum packaging� Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for canning�
WARNI NG: Be careful not to touch or come in contact with the Seal Bar when Vacuum Chamber Lid is open as it may be hot� Never press the Seal button when the Vacuum Chamber Lid is open as this will apply heating power to the Seal Wire and can present a burning hazard�
WARNI NG: This Chamber Vacuum Sealer is equipped with a grounded power cord� Connect the appliance only to earthed (grounded) power sockets� Do not use appliance if the grounding prong on the plug is missing or damaged or with a grounding
adapter. Contact a qualied electrician if the plug does not t into the electrical outlet you intend on
using�
Thank you for choosing the PolyScience 300 Series Chamber Vacuum Sealer� It is one of the strongest and easiest to use vacuum packaging systems available� With this Vacuum Sealer, you will be able to keep food fresher and for longer periods of time in your freezer, refrigerator and pantry� You can also use your Chamber
Vacuum Sealer to quickly marinate meats, poultry and sh or pickle
fruits and vegetables�
The 300 Series Chamber Vacuum Sealer is a chamber vacuum system which offers two distinct advantages over non-chamber, external bag type units� First, a much higher level of vacuum can be achieved, which means a longer shelf life for foods that you package� Secondly, liquids and liquid-rich foods such as fresh
meats, sh, soup and stews can be effectively vacuum packaged.
Marinated vegetables and meats can also be packaged quickly and easily, without mess�
The 300 Series Chamber Vacuum Sealer also allows you to package a wide variety of sizes and shapes� Prep and store smaller, individual portions as well as bulk items� The maximum bag with is 12 inches (30�5 c m)�
We recommend that you begin operating your 300 Series Chamber
Vacuum Sealer immediately to conrm that it is operating properly. In
the unlikely event that the unit was damaged during shipping or does not operate properly, contact:
INTRODUCTION
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The items included with your 300 Series Chamber Vacuum Sealer are:
• 300 Series Chamber Vacuum Sealer
• Seal Bar Assembly (must be installed prior to use)
• External Vacuum Hose
• User’s Manual
• Quick-Start Guide
• 6 x 10 in� chamber vacuum heat seal bags (15)
• 8 x 12 in� chamber vacuum heat seal bags (15)
• 12 x 14 in� chamber vacuum heat seal bags (15)
Before plugging the unit in, locate the seal bar found in the top foam packaging insert� Place the seal bar onto the two posts located inside the Vacuum Chamber� DO NOT remove the non-stick tape covering the seal bar; this tape is required for proper operation�
PACKAGE CONTENTS
SEAL BAR INSTALLATION
COMPONENTS
Vacuum Chamber Lid
Control Panel
External Vacuum Port
Vacuum Chamber
Seal Bar
Bag Clamp
Seal Bar
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Vacuum
Level
(LE D light s)
Time
(seconds)
InHg
(Inches of Merc ury)*
Tor r
(Millime ters of
Merc ury)*
InHg
(Gauge —
Inches of
Merc ury)**
Tor r
(Gauge —
Millimet ers of
Merc ury)**
Maximum 30-45 0�35 9 -29�55 -750
High 22�8 1�02 26 -28�88 -733
Medium 17� 3 2�24 57 -2 7�6 6 -702
Low 13�2 4�09 104 -25�81 - 655
Minimum 10 6�42 16 3 -23�48 -596
CONTROL PANEL
Power Button — This button turns the Chamber Vacuum Sealer On
and Off� When the unit is powered On, the blue LED associated with the last selected Vacuum Level lights and the last used Marinate Time and Seal Time settings are each displayed for two seconds� The display reads 00 when the unit is ready for use�
Vacuum Level Button — This button allows you to set the desired Vacuum Level� Each time it is pressed, one of the blue LEDs above the button illuminates. Any of the ve Vacuum Levels may be selected:
* Values are approximate and based on an ambient temperature of 25ºC (77ºC) at sea level (29�9 InHg / 760 Torr)�
** Gauge vacuum equivalents are listed to provide a reference to vacuum sealers with vacuum gauges�
Function Button — This button is used to select and set the Marinate Time and/or the Seal Time� Pressing the button toggles between the choices� The LED associated with the selected function lights blue when selected� The desired Marinate Time or Seal Time is set using the Down / Up arrow buttons�
Marinate Ti me — This is particularly useful for marinating and pickling. Allows you to set the Marinate Time in 9 minute cycles, with each cycle consisting of a vacuum/hold/release process. Each vacuuming step takes approximately one minute (depending on the Vacuum Level set) and each hold step takes approximately 8 minutes. At the end of each cycle, the vacuum is released. If Sealing has been activated, the bag
will be sealed prior to the release of vacuum in the nal cycle. The
maximum number of vacuum/hold cycles is 11 (99 minutes).
EXAMPLE: If a marinate time of 27 minutes is selected, the unit will pull the vacuum at the selected level, hold it for 8 minutes and then release the vacuum. This vacuum/hold cycle is then repeated two more times for a total marinate time of approximately 27 minutes.
When 00 is selected, the marinate function is not active.
Seal Time — This function allows you to set the amount of time needed to seal the storage bag and helps ensure that bags of different thicknesses are sealed properly. The Seal Time may be set anywhere from 00 to 06 seconds. If you do not want to seal the bag, the Seal Time should be set to 00.
Down / Up Buttons — These buttons are used in conjunction with the Function button to set the Marinate Time and/or Seal Time� The Down button decreases the displayed value; the Up button increases the displayed value�
Start Button — Pressing this button initiates the marinate process, vacuum and/or sealing process� The process may be set either manually or by selecting one of the three Preset programs (P1, P2, P3)�
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