AEG VS92903M User manual

VS92903M
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................... 4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................. 6
4. BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME............................................................................7
5. CONTROL PANEL .............................................................................................................. 7
6. DAILY USE.......................................................................................................................... 8
7. VACUUM FOOD PACKAGING FOR................................................................................... 9
8. VACUUM PACKAGING FOR FOOD PRESERVATION.................................................... 10
9. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................... 11
10. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE................................................................................... 12
11. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................... 13
12. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS ........................................................................ 14
12. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................... 14
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
We recommend the use of original spare parts.
When contacting Service, ensure that you have the following data available.
The information can be found on the rating plate. Model, PNC, Serial Number.
Warning / Caution-Safety information.
General information and tips.
Environmental information.
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Carefully read the instructions before installing and
using the equipment. The manufacturer is not
liable for improper installation and use of the
equipment that may cause injuries and damage.
Always keep the instructions at hand, so they can
be easily referred to during use.
1.1. Safety of children and vulnerable adults
WARNING!
Risk of choking, injury or permanent disability.
This appliance can be used by children aged
8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they are
given supervision or instructions concerning
how to use the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
Children should not play with the appliance.
Keep packaging materials away from
children.
Keep children and pets away from the
appliance during operation or when cooling.
Cleaning and maintenance should not be
done by children without supervision.
1.2. Warnings on general safety
During installation, follow the instructions
supplied separately.
Only qualified personnel can install the
appliance and replace the cable.
Do not use steam cleaners to clean the
appliance.

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Disconnect the appliance from the power
supply before carrying out any maintenance
operation.
Do not use abrasive detergents or metal
scrapers to clean the appliance.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1. Installation
WARNING!
Installation must be carried out by
qualified personnel only
Remove the packaging material.
Do not install or use the appliance if
damaged.
Comply with the instructions
supplied with the appliance.
Always pay attention when moving
the appliance and wear safety
gloves.
Do not turn the appliance upside
down or tilt it! This may cause oil
to leak from the pump and
damage the equipment.
Respect the minimum distance from
other appliances.
Make sure the appliance is installed
and secured to a fixed structure.
The sides of the appliance must be
adjacent to other equipment or
units having the same height.
2.2. Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric shock.
All the electrical connections must
be made by a qualified electrician.
The appliance must be earthed.
Make sure that all the electrical data
shown in the data plate of the
model correspond to those of the
system. Otherwise, contact an
electrician.
Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
Do not use multi-plug adapters or
extension cables.
Make sure not to damage the mains
plug and the mains cable. Contact
the Assistance Service or an
electrician to change any
damaged mains cable.
Shock protection devices must be
fastened in such a way that they
cannot be removed without tools.
Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only once installation has
been completed. Make sure that
the mains plug can be accessed
after installation.
Do not connect the mains plug if the
mains socket is loose.
Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Pull
only the mains plug.
Use only suitable isolation devices:
circuit breakers, fuses (screw type
fuses must be removed from the
fuse holder), earth fault current
releases and relays.
The electric system must be
equipped with a means for
disconnection, with a contact
separation in all poles that provide
full disconnection under overvoltage
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2.3. Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns, electric shock
or explosion
Use this appliance in a household
environment.
Do not modify the specifications of
this appliance.
Do not leave the appliance
unattended during operation.
Switch off the appliance after use.
Do not use the appliance with wet
hands or when it could come into
contact with water.
Do not apply pressure on the
drawer.
Do not use the appliance as a work
surface or as a support surface.
Avoid the presence of sparks or
open flames near the appliance
when you open the drawer.
Do not place or keep flammable
liquids, materials or objects on the
appliance, or inside or close to it.
WARNING!
You may damage the appliance
Pay attention when you remove or
insert the accessories.
Do not touch the sealing bar (5)
immediately after sealing.
You may get burnt due to the
residual heat.
In the event of a power failure during
a work cycle with closed cover (3),
do not force the cover with a tool
to open it, wait until power is
restored.
Do not place any weight on the
cover (3)!
Prevent any object from falling on
the cover! This can compromise
the integrity, causing cracks or
damage. Do not proceed with
packaging if the cover has cracks
or is broken.
Contact the Technical Assistance
Service to replace it.
2.4. Cleaning and maintenance
WARNING!
There is a risk of injury, fire or
damage.
Before carrying out any maintenance
operation, switch off the appliance
and disconnect the plug from the
mains socket
Check that the appliance is cold.
Clean the appliance on a regular
basis to prevent the surface
materials from wearing.
Clean the appliance using a damp
and soft cloth Use neutral
detergents only. Do not use
abrasive products, alcohol-based
detergents, abrasive sponges,
solvents or metal objects.
Follow the safety instructions
indicated on the packaging, in the
event you use sprays.
2.5. Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury and choking.
Disconnect the plug from the power
supply.
Remove the mains cable and
dispose of it.
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This product is ideal for:
Vacuum food packaging for the
“SOUS VIDE” cooking methods
(see chapter 7).
Removing the air from the
pouches ensures perfect cooking
results, thanks to the
homogeneous heat.
transfer and retention of minerals
and vitamins that would otherwise
be dispersed.
Vacuum packaging for food
Preservation (see chapter 8).
Food marinades/infusion
(see chapter 8).
ON/OFF switch
Control panel
Cover
Tank
Sealing bar
3.1. Accessories
Volume Reducer
With these pouches, food can be stored and cooked
at a temperature ranging between 0°C and 120°C
(max. 30min at 120ºC)
The supplied pouches are ideal for the “sous vide”
vacuum cooking method.
Pouches order code:9029794014
50 pouches for vacuum cooking and storage.
(25 pieces, dimensions: 20x30 cm + 25 pieces
dimensions: 25x35 cm)
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External vacuum” fitting”
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4. BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
WARNING!
Ensure oil has been added before
operating the appliance. Refer to
Installation section for how to do this.
WARNING!
Refer to the chapters on safety.
4.1. Cleaning for the first time
Remove all the parts from the
appliance.
Clean the appliance before you use
it for the first time.
Refer to the "Cleaning and
maintenance" chapter.
4.2. First connection
Connect the appliance to the power
supply.
Use the ON/OFF switch -1- locate to
the left of the control panel to
switch the appliance on.
Before using the appliance, proceed
with the “Conditioning Program”
as shown below:
Close the cover with the empty tank.
Select program P7 using the keys
-9- and -10-.

Press Start -8- .
Wait for the cycle to end (about 3
minutes).
At the end of the cycle, the display
shows P7 again.
Now the machine is ready for use.
5. CONTROL PANEL
ON/OFF switch
Selection button
ON/OFF LED
Start button
Vacuum function LED
“DECREASE” button, reduces the set function
values and selects the programs
Sealing function LED
“INCREASE” button, increases the set
Function values and selects the programs
Air return function LED
Display. Displays the selected functions and
the relative setting data.
Stop button

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6. DAILY USE
Refer to the chapters on safety
Switch the appliance on using the
ON/OFF -1- switch and wait until
the display shows the last
program performed (e.g. P1).
Lift the cover and place the pouch
containing the food to be packed
inside the tank, leaving at least 2
cm beyond the sealing bar (see
figure)
For small products, use the supplied
filler plate, as it helps position the
pouch in the correct position with
respect to the sealing bar.
Close the cover and select the
required program pressing
DECREASE/INCREASE -9-, -10
and then press Start -8-.
During the vacuum stage, the
display shows the progress (in
percentage) until the set value is
reached.
The display now shows the sealing
time, after which the environmental
pressure is restored inside the tank.
Now you can open the cover, as
soon as the display shows the
program number (e.g. P1).
Programs from P1 to P5 can be set
according to the consumer's
requirements.
By default, the set vacuum is 99.9%
and the recommended sealing
time for the supplied pouches is 2
seconds.
These parameters are suitable for the
normal use of the machine.
Refer to the following table for other
settings.
RECOMMENDED VACUUM % TABLE
“Value for food preservation purpose”
Food
Vacuum Recommended
Meat
99.9%
Cheese
99.9%
Grated cheese
35 - 50%
Fruit
99.9%
Jam and cream
99.9%
Soups
99.9%
Sandwiches
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Food
Vacuum Recommended
Pasta
99.9%
Fish, shellfish
99.9%
Sausages
99.9%
Cured meats
99.9%
Vegetables
99.9%
Fresh vegetables (salad, tomatoes)
35 - 50%
Stop button
This button immediately stops suction and
the machine proceeds by sealing the
pouch automatically. This function must be
used for packing liquid and hot products,
which can boil during the vacuum cycle.
MODIFYING THE PARAMETERS
We recommend modifying the “vacuum %
” parameters for some foods (see the
recommended vacuum % table).
The pouch sealing time can be modified
(from 0 to 4 seconds) for pouches with
different thickness compared to those
supplied.
Note: The bags supplied with this
appliance are intended to be used with the
default sealing time of 2 seconds.
To modify these parameters, proceed as
follows:
Press buttons -9-, -10- to select the
program to be modified (e.g. P2).
Press the selection button -7-
The display shows the vacuum
percentage (99.9%).
Enter the desired number by pressing
buttons -9-, -10- .
Press the selection button -7-
The display shows the sealing time (2
seconds).
Enter the desired value by pressing
buttons -9-, -10- .
By pressing -7- again, the display
shows the program (e.g. P2). The
displayed program means that the set
parameters have been saved.
7. VACUUM FOOD PACKAGING FOR “SOUS VIDE”
COOKING METHOD
With this method, the food sealed in the
vacuum pouch is then slowly steam
cooked or cooked in low temperature
water.
Vacuum is set at 99.9%, which is ideal for
this cooking method.
The benefits provided are many:
the flavour and texture of the food are
better
both flavour and aromas are preserved,
as the cooking process does not
disperse them
The reduced loss of liquid makes the
food softer and less dry.
Nutrients like minerals and vitamins are
preserved by the sealed pouch.
You don't need to add oils or fats for
cooking.