Bartscher 420/20L User manual

420/20L
300746

Bartscher GmbH
Franz-Kleine-Str. 28
D-33154 Salzkotten
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Technical Support Hotline: [phone]
www.bartscher.com
Version: 3.0
Date of preparation: 2024-01-09
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1Safety............................................................................................................2
1.1 Explanation of Signal Words....................................................................2
1.2 Safety instructions....................................................................................3
1.3 Intended Use ...........................................................................................5
1.4 Unintended Use.......................................................................................5
2General information.......................................................................................6
2.1 Liability and Warranty ..............................................................................6
2.2 Copyright Protection ................................................................................6
2.3 Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................6
3Transport, Packaging and Storage................................................................7
3.1 Delivery Check.........................................................................................7
3.2 Packaging................................................................................................7
3.3 Storage....................................................................................................7
4Technical Data...............................................................................................8
4.1 Technical Specifications ..........................................................................8
4.2 List of Components of the Appliance .......................................................9
4.3 Functions of the Appliance.....................................................................11
5Installation and operation ............................................................................12
5.1 Installation..............................................................................................12
5.2 Benefits of Vacuum Sealing...................................................................13
5.3 Rules of Vacuum Sealing....................................................................... 15
5.4 Operation...............................................................................................18
6Cleaning ......................................................................................................27
6.1 Safety Instructions for Cleaning.............................................................27
6.2 Cleaning.................................................................................................28
7Possible Malfunctions..................................................................................29
8Disposal....................................................................................................... 32

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Read this instruction manual before using and keep it available
at all times!
This instruction manual contains information about installation, operation and
maintenance of the appliance and constitutes an important source of information
and reference guide. The knowledge of all operational and safety instructions
included in this manual is a prerequisite for safe and proper handling of the
appliance. Additionally, accident prevention, occupational health and safety, and
legal regulations in force in the area the appliance is used apply.
Before you start using the appliance, especially before turning it on, read this
instruction manual in order to avoid personal injuries and property damages.
Improper use may cause damage.
This instruction manual forms and integral part of the product and must be stored in
an immediate vicinity of the appliance and be available at all times. The instruction
manual should be transferred together with the appliance.
1 Safety
This appliance has been manufactured in accordance with technical standards
currently in force. However, the appliance may be a source of hazards if used
improperly or contrary to its intended purpose. All persons using the appliance must
consider information included in this instruction manual and observe safety
instructions.
1.1 Explanation of Signal Words
Important safety instructions and warning information are indicated in this
instruction manual with appropriate signal words. You must strictly follow the
instructions, to prevent accidents, personal injuries and property damages.
DANGER!
The signal word DANGER warns against hazards that lead to severe
injuries or death if the hazards are not avoided.
WARNING!
The signal word WARNING warns against hazards that may lead to
moderate or severe injuries or death if the hazards are not avoided.

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CAUTION!
The signal word CAUTION warns against hazards that may lead to
light or moderate injuries if the hazards are not avoided.
,di e
IMPORTANT!
The signal word IMPORTANT indicates possible property damages,
which may occur if safety instructions are not observed.
NOTE!
The symbol NOTE indicates subsequent information and guidelines
for the user on usage of the appliance.
1.2 Safety instructions
Electrical Current
•Too high a mains voltage or incorrect installation may cause electric shock.
•The appliance may be connected only if data on the rating plate correspond with
the mains voltage.
•To avoid short-circuit, the appliance should be kept dry.
•If there are malfunctions during operation, disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
•Do not touch the appliance’s plug with wet hands.
•Never take hold of the appliance if it has fallen into water. Immediately
disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
•Any repairs or housing opening may be carried out by professionals and
relevant workshops only.
•Do not transport the appliance, holding it by the power cord.
•Do not allow the power cord to come into contact with heat sources or sharp
edges.
•Do not bend, pinch nor knot the power cord.
•Always completely unwind the power cord.
•Never place the appliance or other objects on the power cord.
•Always take hold of the plug to disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

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•Check the power cord regularly for damage. Do not use the appliance if the
power cord is damaged. If this cable is damaged, it must be replaced by
customer service or a qualified electrician in order to avoid dangers.
Supervised Usage only
•Only supervised appliance may be used.
•Always remain in an immediate vicinity of the appliance.
Operating Personnel
•The appliance may only be operated by qualified personnel and trained
specialist personnel.
•This appliance may not be operated by persons (including children) with limited
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, nor by persons with limited experience
and/or limited knowledge.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they are not playing with or
switching on the appliance.
Improper Use
•Unintended or prohibited use may cause damage to the appliance.
•The appliance may only be used when its technical condition is flawless and
allows for safe operation.
•The appliance may only be used when all connections are executed according
to rules of law in force.
•The appliance may only be used when it is clean.
•Use only original spare parts. Never attempt to repair the appliance on your own.
•Do not introduce any changes in the appliance nor modify it.

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1.3 Intended Use
As described below, every use of the appliance for a purpose differing and/or
diverging from its intended standard use, is prohibited and considered to be an
unintended use.
The following is an intended use:
–Vacuum sealing and marinating of suitable food products or vacuum
sealing of other objects.
1.4 Unintended Use
An unintended use may lead to personal injuries or property damages caused by
hazardous voltage, fire or high temperature. The appliance may only be used to
perform tasks described in this instruction manual.

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2 General information
2.1 Liability and Warranty
All information and instructions in this instruction manual account for legal
regulations in force, current level of technical engineering knowledge as well as our
expertise and experience, developed over the years. If special models or additional
options are ordered, or state-of-the-art technical solutions were implemented, the
actual scope of delivery of the appliance may, in some circumstances, differ from
descriptions and numerous drawings in this instruction manual.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damages nor faults stemming from:
–failure to observe instructions,
–unintended use,
–technical alterations introduced by the user,
–usage of unapproved spare parts.
We reserve the right to introduce technical modifications to the product, intended for
improvement of the appliance and its performance.
2.2 Copyright Protection
This instruction manual, and texts, drawings and images included in it, as well as its
other components are copyright protected. It is prohibited to reproduce this
instruction manual (including its excerpts), in any form and by any means, and to
use and/or transfer its content to third parties without manufacturer’s written
permission. Violation of the above results in obligation to pay compensation. We
reserve the right to claim further damages.
2.3 Declaration of Conformity
The appliance meets the currently applicable standards and guidelines of the
European Union. We confirm the above in the EC Declaration of Conformity. We
may provide relevant Declaration of Conformity upon request.

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3 Transport, Packaging and Storage
3.1 Delivery Check
Immediately upon reception, check the delivery for completeness and possible
shipping damage. In the case of visible transport damage refuse to accept the
appliance or accept it conditionally. Mark and note the scope of damage in shipping
documents/consignment list of the shipping company and lodge a complaint.
Concealed damage must be reported immediately upon its discovery, as
compensation claims may only be filed within applicable time limits.
If you find that parts or accessories missing, please contact our Customer Service
Department.
3.2 Packaging
Do not dispose of the appliance cardboard box. It may be used to store the
appliance when relocating or when shipping the appliance to our service point in the
case of any damages.
The packaging and its elements are made of recyclable materials. Particularly,
these are: plastic films and bags, cardboard box.
When disposing of the packaging, observe applicable domestic regulations.
Recyclable packaging materials should be recycled.
3.3 Storage
Leave the packaging closed until installation of the appliance; observe external
indications concerning method of placing and storage. Store the packaging in the
following conditions only:
–in closed rooms;
–in dry and dust-free surrounding;
–away from aggressive agents;
–in a location protected against sunlight;
–in a location protected against mechanical shocks.
In the case of extended storage (over three months), make sure you check the
condition of the packaging and the parts regularly. If needed, replace the packaging
with a new one.

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4 Technical Data
4.1 Technical Specifications
Name:
Vacuum packaging machine
420/20L
Art. No.:
300746
Material:
stainless steel, plastic
Number of seal seams:
2
Sealing rod length, in mm:
420
Vacuum pump, l/min (m3/hour):
20 (1,2)
Maximum vacuum, in mbars:
-900
Sealing time adjustment, levels:
2
Power supply:
0,35 kW | 220-240 V | 50 Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H), in mm:
500 x 395 x 140
Weight, in kg:
6,6
We reserve the right to implement technical modifications.
Version / characteristics
•Colour: silver / black
•Control: electronic
•Indicator lights: ON/OFF
•Vacuum control: electronic
•Functions:
–Combination of vacuum packaging and sealing
–Sealing
–Marinating
•Digital display
•ON/OFF switch
•Lighting:
•Roll holder with integrated blade
•Clamp bar for vacuuming bags
•The set includes: 1 vacuuming film roll (40 cm x 6 m)

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4.2 List of Components of the Appliance
Fig. 1

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Description for Fig. 1
1. Front cover with handle
2. ON/OFF switch
3. Blade
4. Cutting rail
5. Rear cover
6. Sealing bar
7. Upper + lower gasket
8. Sealing strip
9. Vacuum chamber
10.Vacuum bag clamps
11.Air-suction holes
12.Element for winding the power cord
13.Power cord
14.Hose holder flap
15.Connecting hose holder
Accessories (not included in the scope of delivery)
Set of vacuum sealing film rolls 220
Consists of 2 vacuum sealing film rolls
Roll width: 22 cm
Roll length: 5 m
Dimensions: W 220 x D 40 x H 40 mm
Weight: 0.46 kg
Art. No.: 300418
Set of vacuum sealing film rolls 280
Consists of 2 vacuum sealing film rolls
Roll width: 28 cm
Roll length: 5 m
Dimensions: W 280 x D 50 x H 50 mm
Weight: 0.512 kg
Art. No.: 300419
Set of vacuum sealing film rolls 400
Consists of 2 vacuum sealing film rolls
Roll width: 40 cm
Roll length: 6 m
Dimensions: W 400 x D 65 x H 65 mm
Weight: 0.86 kg
Art. No.: 300424

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Vacuum bags G1,2L
Volume: 1.2 litres
Dimensions: 160 x 250 mm
Art. No. 300411
Vacuum bags G2,5L
Volume: 2.5 litres
Dimensions: 200 x 300 mm
Art. No. 300412
Vacuum bags G7,5L
Volume: 7.5 litres
Dimensions: 300 x 400 mm
Art. No. 300413
4.3 Functions of the Appliance
The vacuum packaging machine was designed for vacuum packaging or marinating
of food products. During vacuum packaging, air is extracted from a vacuum bag,
and then it is tightly sealed, thus preventing food products from perishing or slowing
this process down.

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5 Installation and operation
5.1 Installation
Unpacking / Positioning
•Unpack the appliance, remove all external and internal packaging elements and
shipment safeguards.
CAUTION!
Choking hazard!
Prevent children from accessing package materials, for instance: plastic
bags and EPS.
•If the appliance is covered with a protective film, remove it. Remove the film
slowly, so no glue residues are left. Remove any glue residues with the use of a
suitable solvent.
•Be careful not to damage the rating plate and warning labels fixed on the
appliance.
•Never place the appliance in humid or wet environment.
•Place the appliance in a way making the connections easily accessible, so that
they may be quickly disconnected if such a need arises.
•The appliance should be placed on surfaces that are:
–even, with sufficient bearing capacity, resistant to water, dry and resistant
to high temperatures;
–sufficiently large, and thus enabling usage of the appliance with no
problems;
–easily accessible;
–well ventilated.
•Maintain sufficient clearance from table edges. The appliance might turn over
and fall down.
•Leave at least 10 cm clearance from flammable walls and items.

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Power supply connection
•Verify if technical data of the appliance (see rating plate) correspond with the
local electric power grid specification.
•Connect the appliance to a single, properly grounded mains socket with
protective contact. Do not connect the appliance to a multi-socket.
•The power cord should be laid in a way preventing anyone from threading on it
or tripping against it.
5.2 Benefits of Vacuum Sealing
With vacuum sealing, after removal of air, a film bag or a container are seal tight
closed, and thus the process of perishing food products is stopped or delayed.
Thanks to vacuum sealing, the storage period of food products is extended three- or
even five-folds. The flavour and vitamins are retained.
Food products are thus protected against drying, oxidation, bacteria and mould.
Packaging with vacuum sealing is a preservation process, which is recommended
for fresh food products and must be connected with low temperatures, meaning a
vacuum-sealed product must be stored in a refrigerator, freezer or a chiller to obtain
the best possible results.
The food products that are preserved this way may be stored for a considerably
longer time than similar products but not vacuum-sealed, which usable period
amounts to a few hours or a few days only.
Vacuum sealing is used for the purpose of improving organisation of work,
preserving food in a healthier manner and saving money:
•it may be used for special occasions:
–to pack food products in vacuum conditions and thus extend their usable
period,
–to pre-prepare meals for the entire week,
–to store salads, vegetables and herbs longer (they remain crisp and
fresh);
•there is a more free space in a freezer;
•food products are preserved against drying and oxidation;
•this is a simple and prolonged way of pickling (20 minutes in vacuum are
enough);
•this is also a way of re-packing meat products, sausages or cheese, which were
already vacuum-sealed (flavour is retained);
•it provides for saving money, as all left-overs may be stored without trouble and
used later;
•all types of vegetables and fruit may be bought in season, vacuum-sealed and
thus stored longer.

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NOTE!
All information provided in the table below are for reference purposes only
and depend on impeccable condition of a packaging, and on primary
quality characteristics of food products.
CAUTION!
Perishable food products should be stored in a freezer or refrigerator.
Vacuum sealing extends the fastness of food products, but does not make
them canned food, that is a product that is lasting in room temperature.
Food Products Storage Periods
Storage
Food products
Temperature
Standard
preservation
Vacuum
sealed
In a fridge
Fresh raw meat
5 ± 3 °C
2-3 days
8-9 days
Fresh fish /
seafood
5 ± 3 °C
1-3 days
4-5 days
Cooked meat
5 ± 3 °C
4-6 days
10-14 days
Vegetables
5 ± 3 °C
3-5 days
7-10 days
Fruit
5 ± 3 °C
5-7 days
14-20 days
Eggs
5 ± 3 °C
10-15 days
30-50 days
In a freezer
Frozen meat
-16 ~ -20 °C
3-5 months
> 1 year
Frozen fish
-16 ~ -20 °C
3-5 months
> 1 year
Frozen seafood
-16 ~ -20 °C
3-5 months
> 1 year

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Storage
Food products
Temperature
Standard
preservation
Vacuum
sealed
At room
temperature
Bread
25 ± 2 °C
1-2 days
6-8 days
Cookies
25 ± 2 °C
4-6 months
> 1 year
Rice/ flour
25 ± 2 °C
3-5 months
> 1 year
Peanuts/ stone
fruit
25 ± 2 °C
3-6 months
> 1 year
Medical
materials
25 ± 2 °C
3-6 months
> 1 year
Tea
25 ± 2 °C
5-6 months
> 1 year
5.3 Rules of Vacuum Sealing
Important indications
•Thoroughly wash your hands, as well as every tool and the entire tabletop to be
used for cutting and vacuum-sealing of food.
•If possible, use gloves during processing of food products.
•Use only fresh food products for vacuum sealing.
•After vacuum-sealing immediately place perishable food products in a
refrigerator or freezer; do not leave them for too long in room temperature.
•Evenly distribute vacuum-sealed packagings in a refrigerator or freezer, to let
them chill or freeze rapidly.
•Food products taken out of their packagings must be unconditionally consumed
before their usable date provided on their original packaging.
•Vacuum-sealed packaging extends the storage period of dry food products.
Products with high fat content perish faster when they are in contact with oxygen
or heat. Vacuum-sealing extends also the storage period of nuts, coconut
shrims, cereals. Store in a cool and dark place.
•Vacuum sealing does not extend the storage period of vegetables and fruit,
such as bananas, apples or potatoes, unless they are peeled before vacuum-
sealing.
•Some types of vegetables for example: broccoli, cauliflower or white cabbage,
generate gas after vacuum-sealing. Thus, before vacuum-sealing, these
vegetables should be subject to blanching and frozen after the process of
vacuum-sealing.

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•In order to re-seal vacuum-sealed food products that were removed from a
vacuum-sealed packaging, observe recommendations for cold storing after
opening for the re-storage be safe.
•Consume immediately easily perishable food products, which have been heated
up, thawed or taken out of a refrigerator. Do not consume food products that
were lying a few hours in open air; this pertains especially for food products
prepared with the use of this sauces, stored in a vacuum-sealed packaging or in
an environment without access of air.
•Soft and delicate products (fish, wild strawberries, etc.) should be pre-frozen for
a night. After pre-freezing, such products may be vacuum-sealed and stored in a
freezer.
CAUTION!
Vacuum sealing is not a substitute of freezing nor deep freezing!
Every perishable food product, which requires freezing before vacuum
sealing must be chilled and frozen also after vacuum sealing.
Vacuum packing for the freezer
•Through thoughtful packaging the device can help to extend the freshness of
meals. It is necessary to pack foodstuffs in as fresh a state as possible.
•Fragile or easily deforming foodstuffs may become damaged during the vacuum
packing of the fresh product. Fragile products (meat, fish, wild strawberries,
sandwiches etc.) should be initially frozen.
They may be frozen for 24 hours before the frost scorch occurs. After the initial
freezing they may be vacuum packed in the bags and stored for a long time in a
freezer in order to maintain their taste and nutrition values.
•In order to package liquid foodstuffs, like soups, sauces, or boiled dinners, it is
necessary to first freeze them in appropriate containers and then vacuum pack
them, returning them to the freezer for keeping.
•Fresh vegetables should be washed or peeled and briefly blanched in boiling
water or microwave, but keeping their freshness and not allowing for
overcooking. After cooling down vacuum pack in any portions.
•In order to package foodstuffs which are not frozen, it is necessary to use
approx. 5cm more plastic film, because in freezing the foodstuffs expand in size.
Meat and fish should be placed on a paper towel, and then vacuum packed
together with the paper towel. In this manner juices from the foodstuffs are
absorbed.
•Prior to packing foodstuffs such as tortilla, crepes, or hamburger patties, it is
necessary to separate them with wax or baking paper. This makes it easier to
later remove selected items and repack the rest for keeping in the freezer.

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Vacuum packing for the refrigerator
•The meals may be prepared earlier in appropriate portions and stored as
vacuum packed in the refrigerator, and then heat as required.
Vacuum packing for the food storage
•The vacuum packing may also be advantageous in case of foodstuffs which
may be stored in the room temperature (coffee, flour, flour products, sugar, etc.).
When such foodstuffs are not used for a few days, e.g. due to vacations, they
should be protected by vacuum packing. It allows to maintain their freshness
and protects them from the influence of temperature, mould, and insects.
Unfreezing of foodstuffs packed in the vacuum bags
•The vacuum packed foodstuffs like meat, fish, fruits and vegetables, or other
fragile products, may be slowly unfrozen on the lowest refrigerator shelf.
•Bread and tortilla should be unfrozen in the room temperature.
•Soups and other liquid meals should be heated directly in the vacuum bag in the
water bath until they are hot. Before unfreezing in the room temperature or
heating in the water bath one corner of the vacuum bag should be cut in order to
reduce vacuum and allow for successive steam outlet.
•The foodstuffs should be consumed soon after unfreezing. Never freeze them
again.
Repacking of unpacked foodstuffs
•Many food products, like cheese or meat products, are sold in the trade vacuum
packages. Their taste and freshness may be also maintained after packing by
repacking in the vacuum bags.
CAUTION!
The foodstuffs removed from the package must be absolutely consumed
before their expiry date, specified on the original package.
After repacking they should be stored with maximum caution and hygiene.
These indications pertain to vacuum sealing
•When vacuum-sealing food products with sharp edges or shapes, e.g. bones or
dried noodles,such sharp locations should be lined with a paper towel to prevent
any damages to a bag.
•In order not to have brittle food products crumble during vacuum-sealing (e.g.,
ladyfingers or cookies), use container to store them.

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•Vacuum-sealing provides for protection of various objects. At camping site, you
may preserve stocks, like matches or clothing, clean and dry. Pipe tobacco may
be preserved for a long time. Also, blooming or tarnishing of silver and other
collectable items may be eliminated through vacuum-sealing.
5.4 Operation
WARNING!
Hand injuries as an outcome of pinching of palms or fingers between
the lid and vacuum chamber!
Be very careful when closing the lid.
Danger of burning as a result of touching hot elements of the appliance
following operation!
Shortly after operation, never touch the sealing rail, sealing rod nor
vacuum chamber. Wait for the appliance to cool down.
Before First Use
1. Clean the appliance and working surfaces thoroughly before each use following
indications in section 6 'Cleaning'.
2. Dry the appliance thoroughly.