Wartmann WM-1604 EU User Manual

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User manual

Vacuum device

Model number WM-1604 EU

Contents

Welcome 4

Important 5

Only suitable for domestic purposes 5
Check electrical connections 5
Prevent the vacuum device from
coming into contact with water 5
Contains heating elements 5
Use original accessories 5

Food safety 6

Vacuum-packaging 6
Deep-freezing 7
Verify 7

Preparations 8

Overview of the vacuum device 9

Components 9
Control panel 10

Using the vacuum device 11-16

Unpacking the vacuum device and
preparations for rst use 11
Switching on the vacuum device 11
Vacuum seal a product in a vacuum bag 11-12
Seal a product in a bag (without a vacuum) 12

Cancel the vacuum- or sealing process 12
Seal a moist product in a bag 12-13
Seal a fragile product in a bag 13
Tips for packaging 13-14
Vacuum a product in a vacuum canister 14-15
Tips for using vacuum boxes 15-16

After use 17

Cleaning 17
Storing 17
Maintenance 17

Recycling the vacuum device 18

Appendix: storing advice for foods 19-20

Appendix: other vacuum packaging applications 21

Appendix: troubleshooting 22-23

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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 efcaciously removes
the air, the storage times may be up to ve
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 not only compact and light-weight, but
also supports the use of external vacuum containers.

The Wartmann® vacuum device can be operated
with the touch of one single button.
Following the instructions in this user manual you
will enjoy your Wartmann® vacuum device
for many years.

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 to 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 rst or the relevant part
should be replaced by a qualied 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 ammable gasses
or cleaning agents (such as methylated spirit).

Use original accessories

This manual applies to the use of Wartmann

®

vacuum bags and canisters. For vacuum bags and
canisters from other suppliers, other instructions
may apply.

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Dry

Moist

Normal

Gentle

Cancel

Seal
only

Vacuum
& seal

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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.

Food Safety

Vacuum-packaging

When vacuum-packaging food in vacuum-storage
boxes, most of the surrounding air is extracted
whilst the inow 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 specic 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.

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