Adexa VS2660 User manual

VS2660 VACUUM SEALER
INSTRUCTIONS

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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS---------------------------------------------2
CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTIONS-----------------------------------4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS--------------------------------------------7
HINTS FOR BEST VACUUMING PERFORMANCE ---------------11
FOOD STORAGEAND SAFETY INFORMATION-------------------14
GENERALRULES FOR FOOD SAFETY ------------------------------16
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE---------------------------------------17
TROUBLESHOOTING------------------------------------------------------18
DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE----------------------------------------------21
FOOD PRESERVATION GUIDELINES---------------------------------22
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS –FOR U.K. ONLY.-------------------------23

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using this electrical appliance, safety precautions
should always be observed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Carefully read all of the instructions before using this appliance and
save for future reference.
2. Before plugging cord into wall outlet, or disconnecting, make sure
that the cover of the machine is in unlocked condition, and unplug
from outlet when not in use or before cleaning.
2. This appliance is not a toy, when used by or near children, close
attention is necessary, and store this appliance to a safe place, out
of the reach of children.
3. Do not use any bags or attachments not recommended or appointed,
and don’t use this appliance for other purpose except its intended
use.
4. Stop using the machine immediately if the cord is damaged and
have it replaced by a professional.
5. Keep away from moving parts.
6. Do not contact the hot sealing element located on edge of the top
cover of this machine. It is hot and may get burn.
7. Do not try to repair this appliance by yourself.
8. Don’t hit or fallen the machine,don't use the appliance if it has fallen
or appeared to be damaged.
9. Avoid to do the following: pull or carry by the cord, use cord as a
handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or
corners. Do not operate appliance over cord or cord / plug is wet.
10. Keep away from hot gas, heated oven, electric burner or any other
hot surfaces. Do not use this appliance on wet or hot surface or near

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a heat source.
11. It’s better not to use an extension cord with this unit. However, if one
is used, it must have a rating equal to or exceeding the fating of this
appliance.
12. When disconnect, to avoid any injury, please unplug by grasp the
plug, not the cord.
13. Before plugging appliance in or operating, make sure your hands are
dry and safe to do the actions.
14. When it In “ON” or working position, always be on a stable surface,
such as table or counter.
15. It’s no need to use any lubricant, such as lubricating oils or water, on
this appliance.
16. Do not immerse any part of this appliance, power cord or plug in
water or any other liquid.
17. Do not use this appliance outdoors or on a wet surface, it’s
recommended for household, indoor use only.
18. 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
person responsible for their safety.
19. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
20. If the supply cord is damaged, It must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
CAUTION:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
AB:1MIN PER CYCLE

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CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTIONS
1. Vacuum&seal /Cancel:
This button has two functions depending on the machine status:
⚫At stand-by condition, it starts the automatic operation of vacuuming
the bag and then automatiically seals the bag when vacuum is
complete;
⚫At working (vacuuming or sealing operations) condition, it stops the
machine.
2. Food: Used for choosing the best bag seal time
⚫Dry setting : for dry bags and items without moisture, with a shorter
heat sealing time;
⚫Moist setting: for wet bags or foods with moisture, with an extended
heat sealing time.
⚫Default setting is for dry bags and normal sealing time.
3. Vacuum Pressure: For choice of different vacuum pressure:
⚫Normal Setting: for regular items storage in normal vacuum pressure ;
⚫Turbo Setting : for more vacuum with higher pressure.
⚫Default setting is normal vacuum pressure.
4. Seal This button provides two functions:
⚫To manually seal the open end of a bag without vacuuming air suction,
used to make a bag from a bag roll;
⚫When the automatic “Vacuum &seal”function is in operation, this button
stops the motor pump and immediately starts to seal the bag so that
less vacuum pressure inside the bag can be controlled by the operator
to avoid crushing for delicate items.

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5. LED Indicators: Indicates the status of vacuum or seal process, and

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the status of the machine setting.
6. Canister switch: To start vacuuming for canisters, jar lids, wine
stoppers or other accessories through a hose.
7. Release Button: two provided. Press both sides to open the cover.
And release the vacuum pressure inside the machine.
8. Air intake: Air intake connecting vacuum chamber and pump. For
canisters, wine stoppers etc, place the hose into this air intake.
9. Sealing strip: Place the bag to be sealed over this strip.
10. Vacuum chamber: Position the open end of the bag inside the
chamber, draws air out of bag and catches any
liquid overflow from the bag.
11. Lower gasket: Keep air away by forming vacuum chamber with
upper gasket in the vacuum chamber. Clean and dry or replace it
when it is distorted or broken.
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12. Upper gasket: Keep air away by forming vacuum chamber with
lower gasket. Clean and dry or replace it when distorted or broken.
13. Sealing element: Teflon-coated heating element which is hot and
seals the bag.
14. Hook: To lock the cover to the base.
15. Hose storage: Used to install accessory hose (provided optional).

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
I. Making a bag with bag roll
1. Plug the unit into a power source;
2. Use scissors to cut a bag from the bag rolls
to the length which you want–Fig.1
3. Put one end of the bag on top of the sealing
Strip, but not enter the vacuum chamber
–Fig.2
4. Close the upper lid and press tightly till you
hear it click in place on both sides–Fig.3
5. Press Seal button to start sealing
bags-Fig.4
6. Press the release button to open the cover
and take the bag out of the machine.
the bag is then done and is ready for vacuum
sealing .-Fig.5
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
Fig.4
Fig.5

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II. Vacuum packaging with a bag
1. Put the items inside the bag. Use only the
specially designed vacuum bags supplied by
us with vacuum channels.
2. Clean and straighten the open end of
the bag, make sure no dust, wrinkle or ripples.
3. Place the open end of the bag within the
vacuum chamber area. Make sure the air intake
is not covered by the bag. –Fig. 1
4. Press the cover down on both sides usingboth
hands until click sounds are heard on both sides-
Fig.2
5. Check the LED status of “FOOD”button
and the “Vacuum Pressure”button to confirm
sealing time depending on the moisture status
of packed items (moist or dry) and desired
vacuum pressure (Normal/Turbo) according to
the type of food;
6. Then press Vacuum & Seal button, the unit
start to vacuum and will seal the bag automatically - Fig 3
NOTE: This product provides very high vacuum pressure during
vacuum packaging with a bag, in order to avoid crushing of the
delicate item by the high vacuum pressure, observe the status of
the vacuum pressure inside the back and switch the “SEAL”button
immediately when the desired vacuum pressure is achieved. The
machine will then stop the pump and change to heat-seal the bag.
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
Fig.4

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7. The vacuum packaging is done. Press the release buttons on the both
side of the machine simultaneously to open the cover and take out the
packed bags –Fig. 4
NOTE:
⚫For best sealing effect, it is better to let the appliance cool down
for 1 minute before using it again. Wipe out any excess liquid or
food residue in the vacuum chamber after each bag packaged.
⚫Do not seal one after another continuously to avoid overheat of
the sealing element. The machine will reject if this “seal”
button is activated within 15 seconds of the last activation.
⚫Your appliance can work only on the specific bags provided by
us. Do not attempt to use other bags not intended for vacuum
packaging. .
⚫Cut the bag straight across with scissors to open a sealed bag.
III. Vacuum package in a canister
1.Wipe canister cover, canister base
and ensure they are clean and dry.
2.Put the items into the canister and leave at
least one inch of space between food and
cover rim. Clean the cover rim of the
canister and bottom seal gasket of the
canister cover;
3.Open the appliances cover; insert one
end of the hose into the air intake post in the
vacuum chamber area and another end of
the hose into the center hole of the canister cover. Make sure the knob
Fig.1
Fig.2

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of canister cover is turned to “SEAL”position–Fig. 1&2
4.Press the canister switch (just above the
air intake) to start vacuuming–Fig. 3. To
ensure there is no air leaking between the
cover and the canister, use your hand to
push down the cover Knob at the beginning
of the vacuuming work. The machine will
stop automatically when enough vacuum pressure is achieved.
5.Please press the canister cover steady when you pull off the hose
accessory, press the release button to open the cover.
Open Canister after vacuum packaging
In order to open the canister, you need to release the air first by
turning the knob switch from ”Seal” to the position of "open"。
Note:
⚫Make sure the knob of canister cover is turned to SEAL position
before vacuuming the canister.
⚫At the beginning of the vacuum packaging in a canister, slightly
press down the canister cover or on the hose adaptor to ensure no
loose of the hose and to avoid air leaking through the gap between
the cover and the canister top rim for a few seconds.
⚫To test vacuum, simply tug on the cover. It shall not move;
Ⅳ.Cord storage box
1.Put the power cord into the storage box when not use the machine
which is in the back of the machine. Do not wrap the cord around the
appliance.
Fig.3

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Hints for best vacuuming performance
1. Do not put too much stuff inside the bag: leave enough empty space
in the open end of the bag so that the bag can be placed in the
vacuum chamber area without creating wrinkles or ripples;
2. Do not wet the open end of the bag. Wet bags will cause difficulty to
heat-seal tightly. If the food has moisture, or the bag is wet, you can
choose the 'Moist' function which is designed for a longer sealing
time and seals better for wet bags.
3. 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
creased lines should appear on the open panel, foreign objects or
creased bag may cause difficult to seal tightly.
4. Do not leave too much air inside the bag. Press the bag to allow
extra air to escape from the bag before vacuuming it. Too much air
inside the bag increases the vacuum pump loading and may cause
the motor insufficient power to draw away all the air inside the bag.
5. Do not vacuum packaging objects with sharp points like fish bones
and hard shells! Sharp points may penetrate and tear the bag! You
may want to use a container instead of a bag to store such stuff.
6. Suggest to vacuum seal one bag within 1 minute, to let the
appliance resume enough.
7. If it’s not reach the required vacuum for some unknowable reason,
the vacuum system will shut automatically after 60 seconds,in this
situation, please check if the bag is leak, or not placed properly or
any other reasons.
8. Make sure there is no crack or deformation, or small particles
resting on the foam gaskets around the vacuum chamber. When
this happens, take it out and wash and dry it thoroughly, or replace
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9. During bag vacuum packaging process, small amounts of liquids,
crumbs or food particles can be inadvertently pull into the vacuum
chamber, clogging the pump and damaging your appliance. To
avoid this, freeze moist and juicy foods first before sealing bags or
place a folded paper towel near the inside top of the bag. For
powdery or fine-grained foods, avoid overfilling bags. You may also
place a coffee filter inside before vacuum packaging.
10. Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum packaging
for best results.
11. Liquids need to be cooled before vacuum packing. Hot liquids will
bubble up and over the top of the jar when vacuum packed. Note:A
jar attachment is necessary for sealing jars.
12. Store perishable foods in the freezer or refrigerator.Vacuum packing
extend the shelf life of foods, but do not preserve them.
13. 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.
14. Many foods are sold pre-packed in commercial vacuum bags such
as cheese and deli meats.Now,you can maintain the taste and
freshness of these foods, by re-packaging with the vacuum sealer
bags after the commercially packed bags have been opened.
15. Panty items such as flour, rice, mixed for cakes and pancakes, all
stay fresher longer when vacuum packed. Nuts and condiments
maintain their flavor while rancidity is kept out.
16. For objects with sharp points and edges, such as bones or dried
pasta, pad the edges with paper towels to keep them from
puncturing the bag.
17. There are many non-food uses for vacuum packing. Keep camping
supplies such as matches, first aid kits and clothing, clean and dry.
Keep flares for auto emergencies ready. Keep silver and collectibles
untarnished. 1. The main function of this appliance is to store a wide
kind of foods for freshness, longer, flavor and convenience. In

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general, vacuum packaging keeps food fresh up to three times as
long as other traditional food storage methods. Once this appliance
as an indispensable part of your life, it will less food spoilage and
save more money.
a) Cook in advance to vacuum seal and store individual portions
or entire meals. This vacuum bag is not recommended for
microwave or boil-in-bag cooking, please use the general
cooking method to re-heat the vacuum-sealed foods.
b) Prepare foods in advance for picnics and camping trips or
barbecues.
c) Eliminate freezer burn.
d) Package foods, such as meat, fish, poultry, seafood and
vegetables to freeze or refrigerate.
e) Package dry foods, such as beans, nuts, and cereals to store
longer.
18. It’s ideal to prepackage ingredients as well as individual portions
for the health-conscious, such as weight-conscious or those on
diets or nutritional regimes with special requirements.
19. This system can also be used to store and protect other items:
valuable items, such as photos, important documents, stamp
collections, book collections, jewellery, cards, comics etc.; hardware
items, such as screws, nails, studs and bolts; medicines, band-aids
and other first-aid items, etc..
Note:
After finished the vacuum work, please always let the
machine cover open, don’t fasten the cover, it will deform the
form gaskets and affect the machine function.

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FOOD STORAGE AND SAFETY INFORMATION
This Vacuum Sealer will change the way you purchase and store foods.
Once you are accustomed to vacuum packing, it will become an
indispensable part of your food preparation. When preparing and
vacuum packing foods using your vacuum sealer, there are certain
procedures that must be followed to ensure food quality and safety.
Review this section carefully for you protection:
1. Chemical reactions in the food to air, temperature, moisture, and
enzyme action, growth of microorganisms or contamination from
insects will cause food spoilage.
2. The main element to cause food to lose nutritive value, texture,
flavor, and overall quality is oxygen in the air. Most micro-organisms
growth relies on air, for it will carry moisture into and out of foods
unless they are protected with moisture-proof packing. Frozen foods
being exposed to freezer air will result in freezer burn.
3. The vacuum seal packing removes up to 90% of the air from the
package. It’s approximately 21% oxygen in the air, so 90% air
removal leaves a 2% to 3% residual oxygen level in vacuum-sealed
foods. When the oxygen level is at or below 5%, as you know, most
microorganisms are inhibited from growth
4. In general, there have three categories microorganisms: mold, yeast
and bacteria, they are present everywhere, but only under certain
conditions they can cause problems.
5. In a low oxygen environment or in the absence of moisture, mold
can’t grow; In moisture, Sugar and a moderate temperature
circumstance, yeast can grow with or without air. Refrigeration will
slow the growth of yeast and freezing stops it completely; Bacteria
can grow with or without air.
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botulinum, and they can grow under the right conditions without air:
in the temperature range of 40˚F to 115˚F(4˚to 46˚). Conditions for
growth are foods lacking acid, low oxygen environment and
temperatures greater than 40˚F(4˚c) for extended time.
7. Frozen, dried, high in acid, salt or sugar foods can resistant to
botulinum. Non-acid foods which include meats, seafood, lye-cured
olives, poultry, fish, eggs and mushrooms; low-acid foods which are
mostly vegetables; medium-acid foods include overripe tomatoes,
onions, chili peppers, figs and cucumbers are easy be infected by
botulinum;
8. It should be refrigerated for short term and frozen for long-term
storage, for the foods most susceptible to botulinum, and consume
immediately after heating.
9. Some dried foods, such as flour and cereals may contain insect
larvae, if do not vacuum-sealed, larvae may hatch during storage
and contaminate the foods. To prevent weevils and other insects
from hatching, store these foods in vacuum seal package is
necessary.
10. Avoid spoilage: foods should be stored at low temperatures, for few
of the microorganisms could growth without air.
11. If Temperatures in the refrigerator greater than 40˚F (4˚C) (especially
for extended periods of time), it will support the growth of harmful
microorganisms, so we should keep the temperature at 40˚F (4˚C) or
below.
12. When the temperature for the freezer is 0˚F (-17˚C) or lower, it’s
suitable for store foods, although freezing does not kill
microorganisms, it retards their growth.
13. The vacuum-sealed storage temperature will affect dried foods: for
their shelf life is extended 3-4 times for every 18˚F (10˚C) drop in
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14. When packaging large volumes of meat, fish, or any
food products, we advise the following:
1. Make sure to properly clean your hands, all utensils and
surfaces to be used for cutting and vacuum packing foods.
2. Once you've packed perishable foods, refrigerate or freeze them
immediately. Don’t leave them sitting at room temperature.
3. Vacuum packing will increase the shelf life of dry foods. Foods
that have high fat content develop rancidity due to oxygen and
warm temperature. Vacuum packaging extends the shelf life of
foods such as nuts, coconut or cereals. Store in a cool, dark
place.
4. Vacuum packing will not extend the shelf life of fruits and
vegetables such as apples, bananas, potatoes and root
vegetables unless peeled them before vacuum packing.
5. Vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage emit
gases when vacuum packed fresh for refrigeration. To prepare
these foods for vacuum packing, blanch and freeze.
GENERAL RULES FOR FOOD SAFETY
Food safety rules are based on scientific study as well as
common sense. The following rules and important food safety
and optimal food storage.
1. Once you have heated, defrosted or un-refrigerated perishable
foods, consume them immediately.
2. After opening canned food or commercially vacuum packed
foods, they can be re-vacuumed packed. Follow the instructions
to refrigerate after opening and store re-vacuumed packages
properly.
3. Don't defrost foods in hot water or via other heat sources. It
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4. Don't consume foods if they are perishable and have been left
out at room temperature for more than a few hours. This is
especially important if they have been prepared with a thick
sauce, in a vacuum package, or in a low oxygen environment.
5. Spread vacuum packages evenly throughout the refrigerator or
freezer to cool down food temperature quickly.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Vacuum sealer
1. Always unplug the unit before cleaning.
2. Do not immerse in water or any other liquid.
3. Avoid using abrasive products or material to clean the unit, for
they will scratch the surface.
4. Use a mild dishwashing soap and a warm, damp cloth to wipe
away food residue or around components.
5. Dry thoroughly before using again.
Note: The foam gaskets around the vacuum chamber should be
dried thoroughly before re-assembling, when re-assembling,
is careful to prevent any damage, and assemble as original
position to ensure no vacuum leaking.
Vacuum bags
1. Wash bags in warm water with a mild dishwashing soap
2. When wash bags in dishwasher, turn bags inside out and spread
them over top rack of dishwasher, so entire surface is exposed to
the washing water.
3. Dry thoroughly before reusing.
IMPORTANT: To avoid possible illness, do not reuse bags
after storing raw meats, raw fish or greasy
foods. Do not reuse bags that have been
microwaved or boiled.

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Accessories
Washing all vacuum accessories in warm water with a mild dishwashing
soap, But do not immerse cover in water.
1. Canister bases (not lids) are top rack dishwasher safe. But
canister cover should be wiping down with a damp cloth.
2. Ensure the accessories to be dry thoroughly before reusing.
3. Canister and cover is not allowed to use in microwave or freezer.
Storing Your Vacuum Sealer:
1. -Keep the unit in a flat and safe place, out of the reach of
children.
2. Do remember to make sure the lid of appliance is unlocked
when not in use and in storage. Keep the cover locked will
distort the foam gaskets causing leaking.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Nothing happens when I try to vacuum package
1. Check power cord to see if it is firmly plugged into electrical outlet.
2. Examine power cord for any damages.
3. See if electrical outlet is operative by plugging in another appliance.
4. If your appliance has a mode switch, make sure it is set to the
correct mode. Refer to the above operating instructions
5. Make sure bag is placed correctly inside Vacuum chamber and
beneath the air intake.
Air is not removed from the bag completely:
1. To seal properly, open end of bag should be resting entirely inside
vacuum chamber area.
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and position. Make sure no breaking or distortion of the foam seal
gaskets on both the cover and on the base around the vacuum
chamber. Wipe clean and smooth them back into place.
3. Vacuum bag may have a leak. To test, seal the bag with some air in
it, submerge in water, and apply pressure. Bubbles indicate a leak.
Reseal or use another bag.
4. Uses only the specific vacuum bag with vacuum channels provided
by the manufacturer.
5. Leaks along the seal which can be caused by wrinkles, debris
crumbs, grease or liquids. Reopen bag, wipe the top inside of the
bag and smooth it out along the sealing strip before resealing.
The machine does not turn to seal after vacuuming:
1. There is a vacuum pressure sensor built in this machine. The
machine will not turn to seal automatically if the vacuum pressure
inside the bag is not able to reach to the predetermined vacuum
pressure. Check sealing strip and the foam gasket beneath the lid
for debris and correct position. Wipe clean and smooth them back
into place, and try again.
2. Make sure no breaking or distortion of the foam seal gaskets on
both the cover and on the base around the vacuum chamber. Take it
out from the groove, wash and dry it thoroughly; or replace with a
new foam gasket ( get it from where you brought or your nearest
service center).
3.Vacuum bag may have a leak. To test, seal the bag with some air in
it, submerge in water, and apply pressure. Bubbles indicate a leak.
reseal or use another bag.
3. Leaks along the seal which can be caused by wrinkles, debris
crumbs, grease or liquids from the bag. Reopen bag, wipe the
top inside of the bag and smooth it out along the sealing strip
before resealing.