bora QVAC User manual

EN Operating and installation instructions QVAC
UMIM-QVAC-01-EN
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Contents
1 General information 3
1.1 Validity of the operating and installation
instructions ................................................................3
1.2 Liability ....................................................................... 3
1.3 Product conformity .................................................... 3
1.4 Presentation of information ......................................3
1.4.1 Safety and warning instructions ................................. 3
1.4.2 Figures........................................................................ 3
2 Safety 4
2.1 Intended use ..............................................................4
2.2 People with limited abilities ...................................... 4
2.3 General safety instructions ....................................... 4
2.4 Safety information for installation ............................ 5
2.5 Safety instructions – operation................................. 5
2.6 Safety instructions – cleaning and maintenance ..... 6
3 Technical data 7
3.1 QVac appliance dimensions ...................................... 7
4 Appliance description 8
4.1 System description .................................................... 8
5 Functions and operation 9
5.1 How to use the appliance .......................................... 9
5.2 How to use the vacuum bags .................................... 9
5.3 How to use the vacuum boxes ..................................9
5.4 How to use the vacuum seal (power setting) .........10
5.5 How to use the marinating ring (for fast marinating)
..................................................................................10
6 Cleaning and maintenance 11
6.1 How to clean vacuum bags .....................................11
6.2 How to clean the vacuum boxes .............................11
6.3 How to clean the moisture trap ..............................11
6.4 How to clean and replace the vacuum hose...........11
6.5 How to remove water from the appliance ..............12
7 Troubleshooting 13
8 Installation 14
8.1 Scope of delivery .....................................................14
8.1.1 Components ............................................................. 14
8.2 Assembly instructions .............................................14
8.2.1 Installation options ................................................... 14
8.2.2 How to prepare the worktop..................................... 14
8.3 Worktop cut-out .......................................................14
8.3.1 Cut-out dimensions .................................................. 15
8.4 Installing the appliance ...........................................15
8.4.1 Preparing for installation .......................................... 15
8.4.2 Standard installation................................................. 16
8.5 Initial operation........................................................17
8.6 Sealing the appliances.............................................17
8.7 Handover to user .....................................................17
9 Decommissioning, disassembly and
disposal 18
9.1 Decommissioning ....................................................18
9.2 Disassembly .............................................................18
9.3 Environmentally-friendly disposal...........................18
9.3.1 Disposal of transport packaging ............................... 18
9.3.2 Disposal of the old appliance.................................... 18
10 Warranty, technical service, spare
parts, accessories 19
10.1 BORA manufacturer’s warranty ..............................19
10.1.1 Warranty extension................................................... 19
10.2 Service......................................................................19
10.3 Full replacement of the appliance...........................19
10.4 Accessories ..............................................................19

General information EN
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1 General information
These instructions contain important information to protect you from
injury and prevent damage to the appliance. Please read these
instructions carefully before installing or using the appliance for the
first time.
Other documents apply alongside these instructions. Please by all
means adhere to all documents that form part of the scope of
delivery.
Assembly, installation and commissioning must always occur in line
with national laws, regulations and standards.
All safety and warning information as well as the handling instructions
in the accompanying documents must be observed.
Please keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to
the next owner where applicable.
1.1 Validity of the operating and
installation instructions
These instructions apply to several appliance versions. It is therefore
possible that some of the features described do not apply to your
appliance. The details of the figures contained herein may differ from
some appliance versions and are to be understood as schematic
diagrams.
1.2 Liability
. BORA Holding GmbH, BORA Vertriebs GmbH & Co KG, BORA APAC
Pty Ltd and BORA Lüftungstechnik GmbH – hereinafter referred to as
BORA – do not assume any liability for damage arising from disregard
for or non-adherence to the documents included in the scope of
delivery!
Furthermore, BORA shall not be held liable for damage caused by
improper installation or failure to observe the safety and warning
information!
1.3 Product conformity
Directives
The appliances meet the following EU/EC directives:
T 2014/30/EU EMC Directive
T 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive
T 2009/125/EC Ecodesign Directive
T 2011/65/EU RoHS Directive
1.4 Presentation of information
We use standard formatting, numbering, symbols, safety instructions,
terms and abbreviations so that you can work quickly and safely
when using this manual. The article described in these instructions is
hereinafter also referred to as an appliance.
Instructions are indicated with an arrow.
u Always follow all instructions in the prescribed order.
Enumerations are indicated with a bullet point at the start of the line:
T Enumeration 1
T Enumeration 2
Information notes point to special features that must be taken
into account.
1.4.1 Safety and warning instructions
The safety and warning instructions in this manual are emphasised
with symbols and signal words. Safety and warning instructions are
structured as follows:
öDANGER
Type and source of danger
Results of non-compliance
u Measures to minimise risk
Please note:
T warning symbols draw attention to a high risk of injury.
T The signal word indicates the severity of that risk.
Warning
symbol
Signal word Risk
Danger Indicates an immediate, hazardous
situation which causes death or
serious injury if not respected.
Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which can cause death or
serious injury if not respected.
Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which can cause death or
serious injury if not respected.
Note Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which can cause property
damage if not respected.
Tab.1.1 Meaning of the warning symbols and signal words
1.4.2 Figures
All measurements are provided in millimetres.

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2 Safety
The appliance complies with the stipulated safety requirements. The
user is responsible for the safe use of the appliance, cleaning and
maintenance. Improper use can lead to personal injury and damage
to property.
2.1 Intended use
This appliance is only intended for vacuum sealing food in the
containers and bags provided by BORA. The built-in vacuum sealer is
only intended for use in private households.
This appliance is not intended for:
T professional use (catering)
T outdoor use
T use in mobile installation sites such as motor vehicles, ships or
aeroplanes
T use at altitudes of over 2000m (metres above sea level)
T operation if installed in unsuitable, technically incorrect conditions
Any other use or any use that goes beyond that which is described
here is classed as unintended.
If the QVac built-in vacuum sealer is used as a freestanding appliance
(that is, not built in), this is considered to be technically incorrect
usage. Furthermore, this may lead to impaired performance as the
opening through which the air is suctioned is on the bottom of the
appliance.
BORA does not assume any liability for damages caused by
incorrect installation, improper use or incorrect operation.
All misuse is prohibited!
2.2 People with limited abilities
Children and people with reduced capacity
The appliance may only be used by children (at least 8 years of age)
and people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities if
they have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and use
the appliance under supervision. Children must not play with the
appliance.
Any work involving cleaning and maintenance must not be
carried out by children unless they are supervised at all times
while doing so.
People with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capacities
The appliance can be used by people with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capacities or a lack of experience and/or knowledge if they
are supervised or have been instructed how to use the appliance
safely and understand the resultant risks.
2.3 General safety instructions
öDANGER
Risk of electric shock or injury from damaged
surfaces or mechanical damage
The underlying electronics can be exposed or
damaged due to fissures, fractures or cracks in
appliance surfaces, particularly in the vicinity of the
operating unit. This can cause an electric shock.
Furthermore, a damaged surface or mechanical
damage can cause injuries.
u Do not touch the damaged surface.
u In the event of any cracks, fissures, fractures or
mechanical damage, switch the appliance off
immediately.
u Safely disconnect the appliance from the power
supply.
u Do not try to repair any damage to the appliance
yourself.
u Contact the BORA Service Team.
öDANGER
Packaging components are a choking hazard
Packaging components (e.g. film, polystyrene) can
be life-threatening for children.
u Store all packaging components out of reach of
children.
u Dispose of the packaging properly and
immediately.
öWARNING
Risk of injury or damage due to incorrect
components or unauthorised modifications
Incorrect components can lead to personal injury or
damage to the appliance. Modifications, additions or
alterations to the appliance can lead to safety risks.
u Only use original components.
u Do not make any modifications, additions or
alterations to the appliance.

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öWARNING
Risk of injury from electric shock
Incorrect handling of electrical components may
lead to electric shock.
u Always unplug the device from the mains before
carrying out any work.
u The plug must be easy to access so that the
appliance can be quickly disconnected from the
mains supply in an emergency. The plug must be
kept outside of the appliance back area.
u Do not pull on the cable; instead, always grab the
plug connector to disconnect the appliance from
the mains supply.
u Pull out the mains plug in case of fault or shut off
the fuse.
u Do not damage the power cord.
u Do not operate any appliances with faulty power
cords.
PLEASE NOTE
Faults and errors
Any faults or incorrect handling may cause
malfunctions or damage the appliance.
u In the case of faults and errors, follow the
instructions in the “Troubleshooting” chapter.
u In the event of any faults or errors that are not
mentioned, switch the appliance off and contact
BORA Service.
PLEASE NOTE
Appliance damage caused by pets
Pets may damage the appliance or injure
themselves.
u Keep pets away from the appliance.
2.4 Safety information for
installation
öDANGER
Risk of electric shock from damaged appliance
A damaged appliance can cause an electric shock.
u Check the appliance for visible damage prior to
installation.
u Do not install or connect any damaged
appliances.
u Do not operate any damaged appliances.
öDANGER
Risk of injury from incorrect assembly
Failure to observe the installation instructions can
lead to injury.
u The appliance may only be installed with the
power disconnected.
u Only use the power supply unit provided.
PLEASE NOTE
Damage caused by improper installation
Parts of the kitchen units must be adapted to be
able to install and use the appliance.
u Have the appliance installed and connected by a
qualified tradesperson.
2.5 Safety instructions – operation
öDANGER
Risk from anaerobic bacteria
When vacuum sealed, many foods pose a risk to
health from anaerobic bacteria.
u Never vacuum seal fresh mushrooms, soft
cheese, onions or garlic.
u To ensure safe use of the appliance, please read
the section “Vacuum sealing and food safety” in
these instructions.
öWARNING
Risk of food poisoning
Improperly stored food may spoil. Vacuum sealing is
not a substitute for preservation.
u Preserve perishable foods by chilling or freezing
them, even when vacuum sealed.
u Do not re-freeze thawed/defrosted food.
öWARNING
Risk of injury from trapped fingers
There is a risk of injury when pushing down the pop-
up unit.
u Please mind your hands and fingers when
operating the mechanism.

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PLEASE NOTE
Appliance damage and malfunctions due to
unsuitable, soiled or damaged accessories
The appliance may be damaged or its function
impaired through the use of unsuitable, soiled or
damaged food containers, vacuum bags, vacuum
boxes or other accessories.
u Only use original BORA accessories.
u Only use clean vacuum bags, vacuum boxes and
other accessories.
u Do not use damaged, brittle or worn accessories.
PLEASE NOTE
Damage to accessories from improper use
The accessories (e.g. containers or bags) are
subject to a number of usage restrictions.
u Please observe the maximum temperature of 70
°C for containers and bags.
u Always allow food to cool to room temperature
before filling containers or bags.
u Do not use the containers in the microwave.
2.6 Safety instructions – cleaning
and maintenance
PLEASE NOTE
Appliance damage
Appliance damage due to improper cleaning.
u Only use soft cleaning cloths and pH-neutral
multi-purpose cleaning products.
u Never use steam cleaners, abrasive sponges,
scouring pads or chemically aggressive cleaning
agents (e.g. oven cleaner spray).
u Make sure that the cleaning agent does not
contain any sand, soda, acids, lyes or chloride.
PLEASE NOTE
Appliance damage due to soiled appliances
Dirt can lead to damage, restriction of functions, or
bothersome odours. In the worst case scenario, this
can become a hazard.
u Clean the appliance regularly.
u Remove dirt immediately.
u Please follow all instructions in the “Cleaning and
Maintenance” chapter.

Technical data EN
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3 Technical data
Parameter Value
Supply voltage 100–240V
Frequency 50–60 Hz
Maximum power consumption 24 W
Connection cable length 2 m
Suction power ≈ 10 L/min
Maximum vacuum pressure -90 kPa
Dimensions (width x depth x height) 239 × 124 × 142 mm
Weight (incl. accessories/
packaging)
3.48 kg
Surface material stainless steel
Vacuum hose extension length 400 mm
Tab.3.1 Technical data for QVac
3.1 QVac appliance dimensions
Fig.3.1 QVac front view
Fig.3.2 QVac top view
Fig.3.3 QVac side view

Appliance description
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4 Appliance
description
4.1 System description
T Unique installation concept
T Super-fast marinating
T Make liquids keep for longer
T Pop-up unit with automatic on/off function
T Pull-out suction head (400 mm)
T 3 function buttons for different vacuum-sealing programmes
T Audiovisual operating concept
The transparent moisture trap with a built-in safety shut-down
function protects the appliance if liquids enter through the valve
during operation. These liquids are trapped and when the container is
full, the appliance automatically switches off.
QVac built-in vacuum sealer
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2
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6
Fig.4.1 Structure
[1] Suction head with moisture trap
[2] Pop-up unit
[3] Vacuum hose release button
[4] Function buttons
[5] Housing
[6] Drip tray
QVac accessories
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Fig.4.2 Accessories
[1] 1-litre vacuum box
[2] Lid with seal
[3] Valve and button to release the vacuum
[4] Marinating ring
[5] Grip seal
[6] Valve
[7] Vacuum seal
[8] 2-litre vacuum box
Function button Mode for
Left vacuum boxes + vacuum bags
Middle vacuum seal (power setting)
Right marinating mode
Tab.4.1 How it works
The power setting must not be used for vacuum boxes.

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5 Functions and
operation
Vacuum sealing and food safety
Vacuum sealing is no replacement for the preservation, cooling or
freezing of foods. Removing air does not prevent microorganisms that
cause food to spoil from continuing to spread. Perishable foods must
also be chilled or frozen after vacuum sealing.
Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria, soft cheese, raw garlic,
onions and mushrooms must never be vacuum sealed. Even
though they are very rare, anaerobic bacteria can be very
dangerous.
5.1 How to use the appliance
Hot foods must not be vacuum sealed. Contents must be
allowed to cool to room temperature before being vacuum
sealed.
u Press the round cover on the pop-up unit.
T The pop-up unit will come up.
u Take the suction head and pull the vacuum hose out to the desired
length.
T You will hear a click and feel some resistance.
T The appliance is now ready to use.
Fig.5.1 How to use the appliance
The vacuum hose can be pulled out to a maximum of 40 cm.
As soon as enough air has been removed during the
vacuuming process, the appliance will automatically switch
off.
After vacuum sealing wet products, the moisture trap must be
cleaned.
How to stop the vacuuming process
The vacuuming process can be stopped at any time by pressing the
corresponding function button.
5.2 How to use the vacuum bags
Do not use vacuum bags to store liquids!
Vacuum bags are suitable for use within a temperature range
from -18 to 85 °C.
u Place the food in the vacuum bag.
u Ensure that the valve on the bag stays clean and dry.
u Do not overfill the bag (only up to the line).
u Seal the bag by pressing the grip seal together and running your
finger all the way along it
u Check that the grip seal is positioned correctly to prevent leakage.
u Position the suction head over the valve on the vacuum bag (where
marked).
u Press the left function button .
u Gently press the suction head onto the valve.
u Reposition the suction head and repeat the above steps if the valve
on the vacuum bag does not open immediately.
You can repeat this process as often as is necessary until you achieve
the desired results.
Fig.5.2 How to use the vacuum bags
How to use the freezer stickers
When you wish to freeze vacuum-sealed foods for prolonged periods,
or use vacuum bags for sous-vide cooking, the valve must also be
sealed with a freezer sticker. This will prevent air from entering
through the valve and into the bag.
u Check that the valve is clean and dry before applying the sticker.
Fig.5.3 How to apply the freezer stickers
Sous-vide cooking
The vacuum bags are suitable for sous-vide cooking. The material is
designed to resist heat and water for long periods of time.
u Also seal the valve with a freezer sticker to prevent water from
getting into the bag and affecting the cooking process (see “How
to use the freezer stickers”).
Reusing vacuum bags
The vacuum bags can be reused; however, they must be thoroughly
cleaned after each use (see"6.1How to clean vacuum bags"). Bags
that have been used for raw meat, fish or poultry must not be reused.
5.3 How to use the vacuum boxes
QVac vacuum boxes are perfect for storing liquids as well as
dry or soft products (e.g. berries).
The power setting must not be used for vacuum boxes.
u Place the food to be vacuum sealed in the vacuum box.
u Please observe the maximum fill level.
T There must be a distance of at least 0.5 cm between the underside
of the lid and the contents.

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Fig.5.4 Maximum fill level
u Please ensure that the seals on the lid and valve are clean, dry and
undamaged.
u Place the lid on the container and press it on.
u Ensure that the lid is closed properly.
u Place the suction head on the round valve.
u Press the left function button .
Fig.5.5 How to use the vacuum box
Thanks to the snap lock, you do not need to hold the suction
head during the vacuuming process.
How to open the vacuum box after vacuum sealing
u The vacuum must be released to open the vacuum box.
u To do this, tilt the vacuum valve.
5.4 How to use the vacuum seal
(power setting)
The power setting generates maximum suction power and is
only intended for vacuum seals.
The QVac vacuum seal can be used with conventional glass bottles or
strong PET bottles with an opening diameter of 17 to 22 mm. Bottles
made of other materials can be crushed by the force generated by
the vacuum.
u Rinse the vacuum seal before use.
T The sealing process will work better if the vacuum seal is clean.
u Close the wine bottle with the vacuum seal.
u Connect the suction head to the valve on the vacuum seal.
u Press the middle function button .
Fig.5.6 How to use the vacuum seal
How to open the vacuum seal after vacuum sealing
u Release the vacuum to open the vacuum seal.
u To do this, tilt the vacuum valve.
5.5 How to use the marinating ring
(for fast marinating)
u Place the ingredients and the marinade in a vacuum box.
u Carefully remove the valve on the top of the vacuum box lid.
u Close the vacuum box with the lid.
u Place the marinating ring on the lid of the vacuum box.
u Connect the suction head to the marinating ring.
u Start the marinating process by pressing the right function button
.
T Throughout the process, the system will go through several cycles
that help the food to absorb the marinade in just a few minutes.
T The function button starts a marinating process that is five
minutes longer. Each time you press the button, the marinating
time is extended by 5 minutes. This will marinate the food more
effectively.
Fig.5.7 How to use the marinating ring