Wartmann WM-1507 SL User Manual

USER MANUAL

VACUUM DEVICE

Model number WM-1507 SL

Wartmann®

www.wartmann.cooking

CONTENT

WELCOME ................................................................................................................................................ 1

IMPORTANT ............................................................................................................................................. 2

Only suitable for domestic purposes ................................................................................................... 2

Check electrical connections ............................................................................................................... 2

Prevent the vacuum device from coming into contact with water .................................................... 2

Contains heating elements .................................................................................................................. 2

Use original accessories ....................................................................................................................... 2

FOOD SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................... 3

Vacuum-packaging .............................................................................................................................. 3

Deep-freezing ...................................................................................................................................... 3

Verify ................................................................................................................................................... 3

PREPARATIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 4

OVERVIEW OF THE VACUUM DEVICE ...................................................................................................... 5

Control buttons ................................................................................................................................... 5

Components ........................................................................................................................................ 6

Switching on the vacuum device ......................................................................................................... 7

Seal and vacuum a product in a vacuum bag ...................................................................................... 7

Seal a product in a bag (without a vacuum) ........................................................................................ 7

Tips for packaging ................................................................................................................................ 8

AFTER USE ............................................................................................................................................... 9

Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................... 9

Storing ................................................................................................................................................. 9

Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 9

RECYCLING THE VACUUM DEVICE ......................................................................................................... 10

APPENDIX: STORING ADVICE FOR FOODS ............................................................................................. 11

APPENDIX: OTHER VACUUM-PACKAGING APPLICATIONS .................................................................... 12

APPENDIX: TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................ 13

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WELCOME

Congratulations on your purchase

Wartmann hopes that you will enjoy your new vacuum device. Using the Wartmann® vacuum device,
you can keep your food fresh for a longer period of time in the fridge or freezer. As the Wartmann®
vacuum device efficaciously removes the air, the storage times may be up to five times longer.

Using vacuum bags you can store your food longer, wasting less food and ultimately saving costs. The
Wartmann® vacuum device is perfectly suitable for storing or preserving various household items.

And while doing sous vide cooking, the Wartmann® vacuum device is an excellent accompanying tool.

A good choice

Thanks to a clever design, the Wartmann® vacuum device is compact, light-weight and easy to store
away. It even fits in a kitchen drawer. The vacuum device can be operated with the touch of one single
button.

Following the instruction manual and maintenance instruction you will enjoy your Wartmann® vacuum
device for many years.

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IMPORTANT

This instruction manual contains information for the use and maintenance of your vacuum device.
Read this instruction manual carefully before using the vacuum device and keep it for possible later
consultation.

Only suitable for domestic purposes

This device is exclusively intended for common household use. In case of (semi)-professional or
incorrect use, usage not in accordance with the instructions in the manual, or self-performed repairs,
the warranty expires and Wartmann® will decline any responsibility for any damage caused by this.

Check electrical connections

Check if the voltage indicated on the vacuum device conforms with the local mains voltage before
connecting the vacuum device. In case the plug, power cord or the vacuum device itself is damaged,
repairs must be carried out first or the relevant part should be replaced by a qualified service centre.

Prevent the vacuum device from coming into contact with water

The vacuum device contains electrical parts and heating elements. Never rinse the vacuum device
under the tap and do not immerse the vacuum device in water. Make sure that no water ever enters
the vacuum device to prevent electrical shock and/or damage to the vacuum device.

Contains heating elements

Do not touch the seal wire, it could be hot. Do not position the vacuum device near flammable gasses
or cleaning agents (such as methylated spirit).

Use original accessories

This manual applies to the use of Wartmann® vacuum bags. For vacuum bags from other suppliers,
other instructions may apply.

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FOOD SAFETY

Vacuum-packaging

When vacuum-packaging food in vacuum-storage boxes, most of the surrounding air is extracted whilst
the inflow of fresh air is being prevented. This way the storage life of food is lengthened.

Vacuum-packaging helps to prevent freezer burn, which is the dehydration of the surface layer of the
food. This is characterised by white or brown-red discolouration of the food.

Vacuum-packaging contributes to the preservation of the taste and the overall quality of the food. It
slows the growth of aerobic micro-organisms that could cause:

 Mould. As mould won’t grow in environments with little oxygen, the vacuum-packaging will

strongly reduce the risk of moulding.

 Fermentation. Fermentation can be noticed by the odour or taste of the food. Fermentation

requires water and sugar and will develop at room temperature. Fermentation can also develop
when air is lacking. In order to slow the yeast growth items should be cooled, only at deep-freezing
temperature, this growth will come to a halt.

 Bacteria. Bacterial growth can often be recognised by a nasty smell, discolouration and a soft or

slimy layer. Under specific circumstances, clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism, can grow
without air. This is rare, but also extremely dangerous. You can neither smell nor taste it.

The vacuum-packaging is no replacement for cooling or deep-freezing. Perishable foods that require
cooling or freezing, must still be kept in the refrigerator or freezer.

Deep-freezing

In order to safely preserve foods, it must be kept at low temperatures. The growth of micro-organisms
is strongly reduced at temperatures of 4°C and below. At a temperature of -17°C, growth will nearly
come to a full stop. This does however not kill the micro-organisms.

If you wish to store your vacuum packed food long-term, then always place it in the freezer.

Verify

Always check if food is spoiled, before consuming it. You must realise that vacuum-packaging cannot
undo spoilage. Vacuum-packaging only ensures that the quality of food is retained longer. How much
longer you can preserve the food, depends on different factors, such as the quality of the food at the
time of packaging. We advise to only package fresh food and mention the date of packaging on the
package.