Operating instructions
VS60144
Vacuum drawer
Thank you for choosing to buy one of our products. Your appliance is made to
high standards and is easy to use. Nevertheless, please take the time to read
these operating instructions in order to familiarise yourself with the appliance
and get the best use out of it.
Please follow the safety precautions.
Modifications
Text, diagrams and data correspond to the technical standard of the appliance
at the time these operating instructions went to press. The right to make technical modifications for the purpose of the further development of the appliance
is reserved.
Validity
The product family (model number) corresponds to the first alphanumerics on
the identification plate. These operating instructions apply to:
Type Product family
VS60144
VS60144c
36001
Variations depending on the model are noted in the text.
© V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2017
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Contents
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1 Safety precautions 5
1.1 Symbols used........................................................................................................ 5
1.2 General safety precautions ................................................................................. 6
1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions............................................................... 7
1.4 Before using for the first time ............................................................................. 7
1.5 Using for the first time.......................................................................................... 9
2 Disposal 10
3 Appliance description 11
3.1 Construction.........................................................................................................11
3.2 Operating and display elements......................................................................12
3.3 Explanation of the displays ...............................................................................12
4 Vacuum sealing food 13
4.1 Food ......................................................................................................................13
4.2 Recommended vacuuming levels ...................................................................13
4.3 Selecting the level for sealing time..................................................................15
5 Food handling 16
5.1 Quality and hygiene............................................................................................16
5.2 Preparing special types of food .......................................................................16
5.3 Storage..................................................................................................................17
5.4 Vacuisine ©..........................................................................................................17
6 Overview of applications 18
6.1 Vacuuming and sealing .....................................................................................18
6.2 Vacuuming only...................................................................................................19
6.3 Sealing only..........................................................................................................20
6.4 External vacuuming*...........................................................................................21
7 Operating the appliance 23
8 Tips and tricks 26
9 Care and maintenance 27
9.1 General notes ......................................................................................................27
9.2 Cleaning................................................................................................................27
9.3 Replacing the sealing bar .................................................................................29
9.4 Replacing the appliance lid gasket.................................................................29
9.5 Replacing the seal pad......................................................................................30
9.6 System check ......................................................................................................30
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9.7 Dehumidifying......................................................................................................31
10 Trouble-shooting 32
10.1 What to do if … ....................................................................................................32
11 Accessories and spare parts 36
12 Technical data 38
13 Index 39
14 Notes 41
15 Service & Support 43
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1 Safety precautions
1.1 Symbols used
Denotes important safety precautions.
Failure to observe said precautions can result in injury or in damage
to the appliance or fittings!
Information and precautions that should be observed.
Information on disposal
Information about the operating instructions
▸ Indicates step-by-step instructions.
– Describes how the appliance reacts to the steps taken.
▪ Indicates a list.
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1 Safety precautions
1.2 General safety precautions
▪ Read the operating instructions before using the appliance for
the first time!
▪ This appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above
and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge, provided
they are supervised or have been instructed on the safe use
of the appliance and have understood the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be undertaken by children without supervision.
▪ If an appliance is not equipped with a mains cable and a plug
or other means for disconnecting from the mains with a contact opening on each pole complying with the conditions of
overvoltage category III for full isolation, an isolating device
must be incorporated into the permanently installed electrical
installation in accordance with the installation regulations.
▪ If the mains cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be re-
placed by the manufacturer or its Customer Services or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
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1 Safety precautions
1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions
The sealing bar gets hot during use. Care should be taken. Avoid
touching the sealing bar. Burns hazard. Other accessible parts can
get hot during use. Keep young children away from the appliance.
▪ Do not use aggressive or abrasive detergent or sharp metal
scrapers for cleaning the glass lid of the appliance as they
could scratch the surface. This could result in damage to or
destruction of the glass.
▪ Never use a high-pressure or steam cleaner for cleaning the
appliance. Risk of short circuiting!
▪ Use the vacuum bags recommended for this appliance! Using
non-original bags may damage the sealing bar.
▪ For external vacuuming of glass bottles, only use bottles that
are suitable for vacuuming. Bottles that are unsuitable or
already damaged could implode during external vacuuming
and cause injury.
1.4 Before using for the first time
▪ The appliance must be installed and connected to the electricity supply in
accordance with the separate installation instructions. The necessary work
must be carried out by a qualified fitter/electrician.
Correct use
▪ The appliance is designed for use in the home for preparing food. No liabil-
ity is assumed for any damage caused by improper use or incorrect handling.
▪ The appliance should only be installed and operated in a room with an am-
bient temperature of between 5 °C and 35 °C.
▪ Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially any
electrically live parts, may only be carried out by the manufacturer, its Customer Services department or similarly qualified persons. Repairs if carried
out incorrectly may cause serious injury, damage to the appliance and fittings, as well as affect the functioning of the appliance. If the appliance is
not working properly or in case a repair is needed, follow the instructions
given in the 'Service & Support' section. Contact our Customer Services if
necessary.
▪ Use original spare parts only.
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1 Safety precautions
▪ Retain these operating instructions for future reference. If you sell the appli-
ance or pass it on to a third party, please ensure these operating instructions accompany the appliance, together with the installation instructions. In
this way, the new owners can inform themselves about how to use the appliance correctly and read the pertinent safety precautions.
▪ The appliance corresponds to recognized technology standards and the rel-
evant safety regulations. Proper use of the appliance is essential to avoid
damage and accidents. Please therefore follow the precautions given in
these operating instructions.
▪ Make sure the silicone tube and the vacuum stopper for bottles are intact
and working properly. Replace any damaged parts.
Children in the home
▪ The appliance is designed for use by adults who are familiar with these op-
erating instructions. Children may not always be aware of the danger involved in using electrical appliances. Ensure proper supervision and do not
allow children to play with the appliance – there is a danger that children
could hurt themselves.
Note on use
▪ If the appliance is visibly damaged, do not use it. Call Customer Services.
▪ If the appliance is not functioning properly, disconnect it from the power
supply immediately.
▪ Ensure the mains cables of other electrical appliances do not get trapped in
the appliance. The electrical cable insulation could become damaged.
▪ If the mains cable of the appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by our
Customer Services in order to avoid hazard.
▪ Ensure there are no foreign bodies or pets in the vacuum drawer before
closing it.
▪ Objects that could pose a danger if the appliance were accidentally
switched on must not be stored in the vacuum drawer. This includes in particular containers with gas or air chambers (e.g. spray cans).
▪ Repairs if carried out incorrectly may cause a safety hazard. Risk of electric
shock! Only a technician from our Customer Services may carry out repairs.
Caution: Burns hazard
▪ The sealing bar on the appliance gets very hot. The sealing seam of the va-
cuum bag also heats up strongly during the sealing process.
Caution: Risk of injury
▪ Do not sit or lean on the appliance or use it as a storage surface.
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1 Safety precautions
▪ Made from glass, the appliance lid is under tension. Damage to the surface
of the glass may cause it to shatter. The appliance must not be operated if
the lid is cracked or broken. Contact Customer Services.
Caution: Risk to life
▪ Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging material, e.g. plastic film and poly-
styrene, away from children. Packaging material can be dangerous for children.
How to avoid damaging the appliance
▪ Open and close the appliance lid slowly.
▪ Do not put any objects on the appliance, especially any sources of heat or
cold. Do not drop any objects on the appliance lid.
▪ Only chilled food should be vacuumed.
▪ A maximum of 40 vacuum and sealing processes can be carried out one
after the other.
▪ When vacuuming or cleaning make sure no water gets inside the appliance
and in particular into the suction inlet of the vacuum pump. Use a moderately damp cloth for cleaning. Do not spray the outside or the inside of the
appliance with water. If water gets inside the appliance, it will cause damage.
▪ Take care not to damage the lid gasket with pointed or sharp objects. Do
not use any cleaning agent to clean the lid gasket – use just a damp cloth.
1.5 Using for the first time
Before operating the newly installed appliance for the first time, the following
steps should be taken:
▪ Remove packaging and transport materials, and any protective film, from
out of the vacuum tank.
▪ Remove the operating instructions, bags and any unneeded accessories.
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2 Disposal
Packaging
▪ All packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (PE) and polystyrene (EPS))
are marked and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and disposed
of in an environmentally friendly way.
Disconnection
▪ Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to
be carried out by a qualified electrician!
Safety
▪ Disable the appliance to prevent accidents caused by improper use, espe-
cially through children playing.
▪ Pull the plug out of the mains socket or have the appliance disconnected
from the mains by an electrician. Then cut the mains cable off flush with the
appliance.
Disposal
▪ The old appliance should not be discarded as worthless rubbish. If dis-
posed of correctly, the raw materials can be recovered for recycling.
▪ The
symbol on the identification plate warns that the appliance may not
be disposed of in normal household waste.
▪ The appliance must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations on
waste disposal. For more information on the handling, disposal and recycling of the product, please contact the local authorities, the local recycling
facilities for household waste or the retailer from whom you purchased the
appliance.
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3 Appliance description
* Depending on the software version
Food can be vacuum sealed in bags in the vacuum drawer. The vacuum-
packed food can be cooked gently in a steam cooker (Vacuisine) or in a water
bath. Vacuum sealing can also prolong the shelf life of certain foodstuffs.
3.1 Construction
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2
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Appliance lid made from glass
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Suction inlet adapter*
2
Sealing bar
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Tube*
3
Bag clip
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Adapter for vacuum stopper*
4
Operating and display elements
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Vacuum stopper*
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Drawer front (push-and-pull opening and closing mechanism)
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Appliance lid gasket
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Suction inlet
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Bag tray
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Cover for sealing bar
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Identification plate
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3 Appliance description
3.2 Operating and display elements
1 2 3 5 6 7
A
B
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4
C
Displays
A
Vacuuming level
B
Sealing time
Buttons
1
On/off
2
Vacuuming level
3
Sealing time
4
External vacuuming*
5
Start
6
Stop
7
Dehumidifying
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Maintenance
3.3 Explanation of the displays
Inactive (no displays, dark)
Preselection (number of selected levels, illumin-
ated)
Process running (number of selected levels, flashing)
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4 Vacuum sealing food
4.1 Food
Several points have to be considered when vacuum sealing food and preparing for sous-vide cooking.
Choice of bag
For sous-vide cooking, use original V-ZUG vacuum bags only. These vacuum
bags are suitable for use between a temperature range of -40°C to +115°C
and thus also for sous-vide cooking. The vacuum bags are microwave-safe
(e.g. for defrosting frozen food). A bag containing food that has been sealed
under vacuum must be pierced or opened before microwaving. Overpressure
can otherwise develop and cause the vacuum bag to burst.
If bags other than V-ZUG vacuum bags are used for sous-vide cooking, these
could become soft, the sealing seam may not hold or may melt. Only use
other bags for vacuum sealing and adjust the sealing time to the material of
the bag.
Using non-original bags may damage the sealing bar. The use of
such bags is at the owner's own risk.
Size of bag
Select size of bag so that the food to be vacuumed fills max. two-thirds of the
volume of the bag.
Food
For optimal results, the food must be chilled before vacuum sealing.
Refrigerate the food at a maximum of 5°C for at least two hours before vacuum sealing.
Never vacuum seal warm or hot food.
Filling the vacuum bag
When filling the bag make sure the area where the bag is to be sealed remains clean, otherwise the bag may not seal properly. Fold the top of the bag
down (inside facing out) about 5cm before filling it.
4.2 Recommended vacuuming levels
Selecting vacuuming levels
The following vacuuming levels are available for selection (after portioning) for
packaging, marinating, sous vide cooking (Vacuisine ©), freezing or storing:
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Vacuum-
ing level
with dis-
play
Food category with ex-
amples
Tips and uses
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(sealing
only)
▪ Very fragile and delicate
food, e.g. crisps and
salad.
Very fragile and delicate food is only
sealed and therefore keeps its shape
and consistency.
1 ▪ Fragile and delicate fruit,
e.g. berries, plums,
apricots, bananas.
▪ Liquids and solids with a
lot of liquid, e.g. soups,
sauces and meat with a
lot of marinade.
▪ Jars and bottles, e.g.
jars of nuts, seeds and
kernels, opened jars of
pesto.
With vacuuming level 1, fragile and
delicate fruit keeps its shape and consistency and is not deformed.
Vacuum pure liquids or meat with a lot
of vinegar- or wine-based marinade on
vacuuming level 1 only. The vacuum
is sufficient for reduced oxidation of
wine and vinegar.
Opened jars of pesto can be sealed
airtight again using vacuuming level 1,
provided they are not too tall. Nuts,
seeds and kernels can be similarly vacuum sealed to protect against infestation.
Air and hence also oxygen is evacu-
ated out of bottles of oil and wine
ideally using external vacuuming level
1.
2 ▪ Firmer fruit, e.g. pears
and quinces.
▪ Less firm vegetables
such as sweet peppers,
tomatoes and courgettes.
▪ Fish, whole unskinned or
filleted.
▪ Solids with a little liquid,
e.g. meat with a little
marinade.
▪ Firmer fruit and solids with a little li-
quid can be vacuumed using vacuuming level 2.
▪ Vegetables and fish with a little or
no liquid can be vacuumed ideally
using vacuuming level 2.
▪ Meat in a sauce or with a little mar-
inade is also suitable for vacuuming
on vacuuming level 2. If there is a
lot of liquid, use vacuuming level 1.
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3 ▪ Meat, e.g. medallions,
steak.
▪ Firm vegetables, e.g.
carrots, beetroot.
▪ Food for freezing
▪ Hard cheese for storing
▪ Meat without any added liquid, e.g.
just with herbs, and firmer vegetables can be prepared, e.g. for
sous vide cooking (Vacuisine ©),
ideally using vacuuming level 3. Vacuuming level 3 should be used for
food that is going to be frozen as
extracting the air prevents freezer
burn.
4.3 Selecting the level for sealing time
If using original V-ZUG vacuum bags, set the sealing time to level 2.
If using non-original bags, the sealing time must be adjusted to the material of
the bag.
Using non-original bags may damage the sealing bar. The use of
such bags is at the owner's own risk.
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5 Food handling
Vacuum sealing food can generally extend its shelf life.
5.1 Quality and hygiene
The initial bacterial content of food determines how long a product
can be preserved. The higher the bacterial content, the shorter the
maximum storage time.
In order to preserve food for as long as possible, only vacuum seal food that
is in perfect condition. Products that have been kept for some time before vacuum sealing have a higher bacterial content and are therefore not suitable for
long-term storage.
To prevent fresh food from being contaminated with bacteria, the following
points should be observed:
▪ Wash hands well before handling food.
▪ Ensure food preparation surfaces are smooth and hygienically clean. Clean
food preparation surfaces before use.
▪ Clean all utensils (knives, forks, spoons, etc.) before use.
5.2 Preparing special types of food
Some types of food have to be specially prepared so that they can be stored.
Brassicas, pulses, stalks and shoots
All brassicas (cauliflower, broccoli, white cabbage, red cabbage, etc.), pulses
(fresh beans, peas, etc.), and stalks and shoots (asparagus, etc.) have to be
blanched before vacuum sealing. These foods have to be blanched in a steam
cooker or in plenty of boiling water, then run under cold water until cold. The
vacuum-sealed food can then be frozen (as it is compact it takes little space in
the freezer).
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5 Food handling
5.3 Storage
To store food safely, the following points must be observed:
▪ Food that is to be stored must be fresh and in perfect condition.
▪ The product must be already at the storage temperature before vacuum
sealing.
▪ Keep any interruptions to the cool chain as short as possible.
▪ Where possible, dry the food before vacuum sealing.
▪ Avoid mixing raw and cooked foods.
▪ Select the highest level of vacuuming possible, as given in the section: Re-
commended vacuuming levels (see page 13)
▪ Large pieces of food can be preserved for longer than smaller pieces.
▪ Store food at as low a temperature as possible.
5.4 Vacuisine ©
Vacuum-sealed food can be steamed at a low temperature in a steam cooker
using the sous-vide method. At V-ZUG, we call this method Vacuisine.
Only use original V-ZUG vacuum bags for the Vacuisine method.
For detailed information and Vacuisine recipes, go to
www.vzug.com.
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6 Overview of applications
* Depending on the software version
All possible applications are described below.
See also the advice in the Tips and tricks (see page 26) section.
6.1 Vacuuming and sealing
This is the standard application of the vacuum drawer. The process starts and
an underpressure is created inside the vacuum tank. The opening of the bag
placed inside it is sealed. Then the pressure in the appliance is equalized
again and the process is finished.
The vacuum drawer must be ready for operation.
▸ Press the
button once or more to select a suitable vacuuming level.
▸ Press the
button once or more to select a suitable level for the sealing
time.
▸ Press down the appliance lid and start the process with the
button.
More detailed information on vacuuming and sealing can be found in
the Operating the appliance (see page 23) section.
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6 Overview of applications
6.2 Vacuuming only
Jars with screw-top lids, containing e.g. nuts or kernels, can be vacuumed and
sealed airtight at the same time using this application.
Only use jars with intact screw-top lids. Check that the jars are not
too tall before closing the appliance lid.
Do not use the bag tray.
The jars may be max. 8.5cm tall to avoid damage to the appliance.
This application is not suitable for making jam (filling with hot content). Only chilled food should be vacuum sealed.
The vacuum drawer must be ready for operation.
Do not use the bag tray.
▸ Lightly close the screw-top lids of the jars and place the jars in the vacuum
tank.
▸ Press the
button once or more to select a suitable vacuuming level.
▸ Press the
button repeatedly until the display for the sealing time goes out
completely.
▸ Press down the appliance lid and start the process with the
button.
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6 Overview of applications
6.3 Sealing only
Using this application, a bag can be closed airtight without creating a vacuum.
Despite the setting, a minimum underpressure is created in the bag,
and this is necessary to create a successful seal.
The vacuum drawer must be ready for operation.
▸ Press the
button repeatedly until the display for the vacuuming level
goes out completely.
▸ Press the
button once or more to select a suitable level for the sealing
time.
▸ Press down the appliance lid and start the process with the
button.
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6 Overview of applications
6.4 External vacuuming*
Using this application, air can be evacuated out of glass bottles of oil and
wine, for instance, to prevent the contents reacting with the oxygen. This function can also be used to vacuum commercially available vacuum containers.
Make sure that the vacuum containers are safe for use with food and can be
connected to the vacuum drawer tube, which has a 3 mm internal diameter,
using a suitable adapter.
For external vacuuming of glass bottles, only use bottles that are
suitable for vacuuming. Unsuitable or damaged bottles could implode during external vacuuming and cause injury.
The vacuum drawer must be ready for operation and the lid open.
▸ To evacuate a bottle, push either end of the tube onto the right connector
for each adapter.
▸ Put the larger adapter on the suction inlet in the vacuum tank. To evacuate
a bottle, put the smaller adapter with the other end of the tube on the vacuum stopper, which is pressed into the bottle mouth. To evacuate a vacuum container, connect the end of the tube to the vacuum container –
rather than to the bottle – using an adapter if necessary.
Place the bottle for external evacuating on a flat and stable surface
near the vacuum drawer.
▸ Press the
button once or more to select a suitable vacuuming level.
See "Recommended vacuuming levels (see page 13)”.
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6 Overview of applications
To evacuate wine bottles, only use external vacuuming on level 1 as
otherwise the gas in the wine will be affected.
▸ Start external vacuuming with the
button.
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7 Operating the appliance
Opening the appliance (push-and-pull opening and closing mechanism)
▸ Touch the drawer front at the top in
the middle.
– The drawer opens.
Closing the appliance
The appliance lid must be closed.
▸ Push the drawer front at the top in the middle to close.
– The drawer engages and closes.
Never force the drawer open as otherwise the push-and-pull opening
and closing mechanism could get damaged.
Switching on
▸ Press the button.
– The appliance is ready for op-
eration.
▸ Open the appliance lid.
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7 Operating the appliance
Inserting the bag
▸ Put the food into the vacuum bag.
▸ Push the opening of the bag under the bag
clip 1.
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1
40
2
Use the bag tray 2 supplied for smaller amounts of food.
Settings
▸ Select the vacuuming level with the
button and the sealing time with the
button.
Starting the process
▸ Close the appliance lid.
There must be plenty of room in the vacuum tank for the bag with
food.
The appliance lid must close easily without any resistance.
The gasket and the contact surface of the gasket must be clean and free of
objects.
The bag must lie completely flat on the sealing bar, without any overlap or
wrinkles.
▸ Push the appliance lid shut and press the
button to start the process.
– The displays for the level of vacuuming and sealing time flash during
the vacuuming process.
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7 Operating the appliance
End of operation
– An acoustic signal is emitted when the process is finished.
▸ Open the appliance lid and remove the vacuum-sealed product.
Aborting or switching off before time
Press the
or button to interrupt the vacuuming process while it is running.
The bag is not sealed. The end of the vacuuming process (ventilation running)
cannot be interrupted.
Switching the appliance off
▸ Press the
button.
– The appliance switches off.
Sealing sooner
The vacuuming process can be interrupted and the bag sealed sooner.
▸ Press the
sealing time button.
Liquids already start to boil at low temperatures when under a vacuum. This produces steam, which can cause the appliance to malfunction. Carefully watch the vacuuming process and seal the bag
sooner if bubbles start to form (boiling). Sealing sooner requires that
vacuuming level 1 be reached.
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8 Tips and tricks
Here are a few tips to make using your vacuum drawer even easier.
▪ The opening of the bag must lie completely flat on the sealing bar, without
any overlap or wrinkles.
▪ Fold the top of the bag down before filling it so as to keep the area where it
is to be sealed clean. A funnel can be used as an aid for filling.
▪ The last used settings for the «Vacuuming and sealing» application are
saved, even when the appliance is switched off.
▪ To seal jars with screw-top lids under vacuum, lightly close the screw-top
lids and place the jars in the vacuum drawer. These jars can be vacuumed
and closed airtight at the same time using the «Vacuuming only» application.
▪ For liquids, to achieve maximum vacuum the liquid must be frozen before
vacuum sealing.
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9 Care and maintenance
9.1 General notes
The drawer must be switched off for cleaning.
Incorrect handling can result in damage to the appliance!
▪ Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents, metal scrapers that are sharp or
scratch, steel wool, abrasive scouring pads, etc. to clean the appliance, as
they will damage the surface.
Scratches to the glass lid can cause it to shatter.
▪ Never use a high-pressure or steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
▪ Ensure no liquids or solids get into the suction inlet of the vacuum pump.
This would cause irreparable damage to the pump.
9.2 Cleaning
Outside
▸ Remove any soiling or excess cleaning agent immediately.
▸ Clean the surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little wash-
ing-up liquid – for metallic surfaces rub in the direction of the original polish
lines.
▸ Dry with a soft cloth.
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Inside
▸ Remove the sealing bar 1 incl. sealing bar cover 2 from the appliance.
▸ Remove any soiling or excess cleaning agent immediately.
▸ Clean the surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little wash-
ing-up liquid – for metallic surfaces rub in the direction of the original polish
lines.
▸ Dry with a soft cloth.
▸ Clean the sealing bar 1 with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little
washing-up liquid and dry with a soft cloth. The sealing bar cover 2 can be
cleaned in the dishwasher.
▸ Put the sealing bar cover 2 back in
place in the appliance.
▸ Position the sealing bar 1 on the
two locating pins in the appliance.
2
1
Appliance lid gasket
▸ Clean the appliance lid gasket with a soft cloth dampened with water.
Do not use detergent!
▸ Dry with a soft cloth.
Parts used in external vacuuming
Clean the parts used in external vacuuming* (suction inlet adapter, tube, adapter for vacuum stopper and vacuum stopper) with hot water, a little washingup liquid and a soft cloth or sponge and then wipe dry.
Accessories
The bag tray can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
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9.3 Replacing the sealing bar
▸ Remove the sealing bar 1 together
with the sealing bar cover 2 from
the appliance.
▸ Put the sealing bar cover 2 in place
in the appliance.
▸ Position the new sealing bar 1 on
the two locating pins in the appliance.
2
1
No aids or tools are needed.
9.4 Replacing the appliance lid gasket
▸ Remove the damaged appliance lid gasket 3.
▸ Fit the new appliance lid gasket.
3
No aids or tools are needed.
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9.5 Replacing the seal pad
The seal pad 4 is located on the underside of the appliance lid.
▸ Take the damaged seal pad 4 out
of its holder 5.
▸ Insert the new seal pad 4 in the
holder 5.
5
4
No aids or tools are needed.
9.6 System check
If the maintenance button illuminates, the vacuum pump cannot
achieve the required underpressure in the allotted time. The appliance lid may not be closed properly or the appliance lid gasket may
be dirty or damaged.
▸ Cleaning the lid gasket cleaning (see page 27). Do not use any cleaning
agents!
▸ Close the appliance lid and press down.
If after the next vacuuming process the button
remains illuminated:
▸ A lower vacuuming level must be selected.
If the button
repeatedly lights:
▸ Wait until symbol
lights up.
▸ Dehumidify (see page 31) the vacuum pump.
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9.7 Dehumidifying
Dehumidification is necessary when the oil in the vacuum pump contains too much water (from frequently vacuuming moist foodstuffs).
If the
and buttons illuminate …
… the oil in the vacuum pump can be dehumidified.
▸ Close the appliance lid and press down.
▸ Press the
button.
– The oil in the vacuum pump is being dehumidified.
If the
and buttons illuminate …
… the oil in the vacuum pump must be dehumidified.
▸ Close the appliance lid and press down.
▸ Press the
button.
– The oil in the vacuum pump is being dehumidified.
The dehumidifying process takes a maximum of 20 minutes. If the
button remains illuminated, the process must be repeated.
It is necessary to wait for one hour between dehumidifying processes
as the oil in the vacuum pump gets hot. During this time, the
and
buttons are illuminated, but they cannot be operated.
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10 Trouble-shooting
10.1 What to do if …
* Depending on the software version
This section lists faults that can be solved simply by following the instructions
given. If another fault is displayed or the fault cannot be remedied, please call
Customer Services.
… the appliance is not working
Possible cause Solution
▪ A household fuse or cir-
cuit breaker has tripped
due to an overload.
▸ Replace the fuse or switch the circuit
breaker back on again.
▪ The fuse or circuit breaker
keeps blowing.
▸ Call Customer Services.
▪ An interruption in the
power supply.
▸ Check the power supply.
▪ The appliance is faulty. ▸ Call Customer Services.
▪ Repeated vacuuming has
caused the appliance to
overheat.
▸ Allow the appliance to cool down before us-
ing again. Wait two minutes each time after
vacuuming.
▪ The appliance is in a cool-
ing phase between two
dehumidifying processes.
During this time, the
and buttons are illumin-
ated, but they cannot be
operated.
▸ Wait one hour before repeating the dehu-
midifying process.
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10 Trouble-shooting
… insufficient vacuum in the bag
Possible cause Solution
▪ The vacuuming level se-
lected was too low for the
particular foodstuff used.
▸ Select the next highest level.
▪ The suction inlet of the va-
cuum pump is obstructed.
▸ Ensure the bag is not obstructing the suc-
tion inlet of the vacuum pump.
▪ The bag is not airtight. ▸ Vacuum seal the food in a new bag, select-
ing a higher level for the sealing time if necessary.
… the vacuum bag is incorrectly sealed
Possible cause Solution
▪ The sealing time set was
insufficient for the vacuuming level selected.
▸ Select the next highest sealing time level.
▪ The vacuum bag is not
positioned correctly on the
sealing bar.
▸ Position the vacuum bag correctly.
▪ The vacuum bag is con-
taminated around the
sealing seam.
▸ Clean the sealing area before the process.
▪ The seal pad, located on
the appliance lid, is very
worn.
▸ Replace the seal pad.
▪ Repeated vacuuming has
caused the appliance to
overheat.
▸ Allow the appliance to cool down before us-
ing again.
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10 Trouble-shooting
… the vacuum bag is incorrectly sealed
Possible cause Solution
▪ The sealing time set was
insufficient for the vacu-
uming level selected.
▸ Select the next highest level for sealing
time.
▪ The vacuum bag is not
positioned correctly on the
sealing bar.
▸ Position the vacuum bag correctly.
▪ The vacuum bag is con-
taminated around the
sealing seam.
▸ Clean the sealing area before the process.
▪ The seal pad, located on
the appliance lid, is very
worn.
▸ Replace the insulation for the sealing bar.
see page
2 Replacing the sealing bar [}29]
2 Replacing the seal pad [}30]
… the appliance lid will not open
Possible cause Solution
▪ The appliance is in opera-
tion.
▸ Wait until the appliance is ventilated at the
end of the process and an acoustic signal
is emitted.
▪ There was an interruption
in the power supply.
▸ Reconnect the power supply. The appliance
is being ventilated.
… noises can be heard during operation
Possible cause Solution
▪ Appliance can make
noises during operation
(e.g. switching and pump-
ing noises).
▸ Such noise is normal.
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10 Trouble-shooting
… the maintenance button illuminates
Possible cause Solution
▪ The appliance cannot
reach the desired underpressure.
▸ Hold the appliance lid down well when start-
ing the vacuuming process.
▸ Check the appliance lid gasket and the con-
tact surface of the gasket and clean if necessary. If the gasket is not lying flat,
smooth it out with a finger.
▸ Select a lower vacuuming level, e.g. for food
with liquid.
▸ If the vacuum bag is protruding from under
the appliance lid gasket, position the bag
correctly.
▪ The pump output is re-
duced.
▸ Dehumidify the oil in the vacuum pump
when the
button illuminates.
… the liquid in the vacuum bag is boiling vigorously while being vacuumed
Possible cause Solution
▪ Liquids already start to
boil at low temperatures
when under high vacuum.
▸ Sealing sooner
▸ Select vacuuming level 1 for vacuuming li-
quid foodstuffs.
... no vacuum is being created in the bottle during external vacuuming*
Possible cause Solution
▪ The tube and vacuum
stopper are showing clear
signs of wear and tear
and therefore not sealing
tightly so that no sufficient
vacuum can be obtained.
▸ Replace the tube and vacuum stopper with
new ones.
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11 Accessories and spare parts
* Depending on the software version
Please give model number of the appliance and exact designation of the accessory or spare part when ordering parts.
▪ Bag tray: For vacuum sealing flat foodstuffs
▪ Appliance lid gasket
▪ Cover for sealing bar
▪ Complete sealing bar
▪ Seal pad
▪ Vacuum bags:
Dimensions: 180×280mm and 240×350mm,
range of use: -40 to + 115°C
Vakuumierbeutel
Vakuumierbeutel
Sac
het de mise sous vide
Sacchetti per sottovuoto
Vacuum bags
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11 Accessories and spare parts
▪ Suction inlet adapter*
▪ Adapter for vacuum stopper*
▪ Tube*
▪ Vacuum stopper*
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12 Technical data
Type VS60144 / VS 60144c
Device dimensions
External dimensions
(height x width x depth)
142 × 596 × 547 (mm)
Capacity of vacuum chamber
(height x width x depth)
95 × 350 × 285 (mm)
Volume of vacuum chamber 7.83 dm³
Net weight 25 kg
Electrical connection
Connection 220 – 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Connected value 320 W
Fuse 10 A
Standby consumption 0.5 W
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13 Index
A
Accessories ................................................... 36
Appliance description .................................. 11
Appliance lid gasket
Replacing............................................ 29
Applications ................................................... 18
B
Before using for the first time....................... 7
C
Cleaning.......................................................... 27
Accessories........................................ 28
Appliance lid gasket ......................... 28
Inside ................................................... 27
Outside................................................ 27
Construction................................................... 11
D
Dehumidifying................................................ 31
Disconnection................................................ 10
Display elements........................................... 12
Disposal.......................................................... 10
E
Explanation of the displays......................... 12
External vacuuming ...................................... 21
F
Food ................................................................ 13
Vacuum sealing................................. 13
Food handling ............................................... 16
G
General notes ................................................ 27
L
Level for sealing time
Selecting ............................................. 15
M
Model number ................................................. 2
N
Notes............................................................... 41
O
Operating elements...................................... 12
Operation........................................................ 23
Aborting............................................... 25
Inserting bag ...................................... 24
Starting process ................................ 24
Switching off before time ................. 25
P
Packaging ...................................................... 10
Preparation
Special types of food........................ 16
Product family.................................................. 2
Q
Quality and hygiene...................................... 16
S
Safety .............................................................. 10
Safety precautions
Appliance-specific ................................7
General...................................................6
Seal pad
Replacing............................................ 30
Sealing ..................................................... 18, 20
Sealing bar
Replacing............................................ 29
Sealing sooner .............................................. 25
Service & Support......................................... 43
Sous-vide method
Vacuisine............................................. 17
Spare parts .................................................... 36
Storage ........................................................... 17
Symbols............................................................ 5
System check ................................................ 30
T
Technical data ............................................... 38
Technical questions...................................... 43
Tips and tricks............................................... 26
Type................................................................... 2
U
Using for the first time.................................... 9
V
Vacuisine ........................................................ 17
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Vacuuming .............................................. 18, 19
Vacuuming levels
Recommended .................................. 13
Selecting ............................................. 13
Validity............................................................... 2
W
Warranty extensions..................................... 43
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41
14 Notes
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15 Service & Support
The «Troubleshooting» chapter provides valuable information for dealing with
minor operating faults. This saves you the time, effort and potential cost of having
to call out a service technician.
Information on the V-ZUG warranty can be found at www.vzug.com →Service →Warranty information. Please read this information carefully.
Please register your V-ZUG appliance online immediately at www.vzug.com →Service
→Warranty registration. This will allow you to take advantage of the best possible support
in the event of an fault in the appliance during the warranty period. You will require the
serial number (FN) and appliance designation to complete the registration process. This
information can be found on the identification plate for your appliance.
My appliance information:
FN:
___________________
Appliance
: _____________________
Always have this appliance information to hand when you contact V-ZUG. Thank you.
▸ Open the vacuum drawer.
– The identification plate is located on the left side panel.
Your repair order
At www.vzug.com →Service→Service number you will find the telephone number of your
nearest V‑ZUG service centre.
Technical questions, accessories, warranty extensions
V-ZUG is happy to help you with any general administrative or technical queries, to take
your orders for accessories and spare parts and to inform you about our progressive service agreements.
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Quick instructions
To switch the appliance on
▸ Open the vacuum drawer (push-and-pull opening and closing mechanism).
▸ Press the
button.
To operate the appliance
▸ Press the
button once or more to select a suitable vacuuming level.
▸ Press the
button once or more to select a suitable level for the sealing time.
▸ Press down the appliance lid and start the process with the
button.
To switch the appliance off
▸ Press the
button.
▸ Close the vacuum drawer.
V-ZUG Ltd, Industriestrasse 66, CH-6301 Zug
info@vzug.com, www.vzug.com
J36001352-R04
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