Catler VM 400 User manual

VM 400

VACUUM PUMP

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 Catler recommends safety rst
8 Know your VM 400 vacuum pump
10 Operating your VM 400 vacuum pump
13 Care and cleaning
14 Troubleshooting

4CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations
to purchase your VM 400 vacuum pump.

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CATLER RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
CATLER RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
We understand the importance of safety and that’swhy we put your safety first from the initial
design concept to the production itself. Nevertheless, we ask you to be careful when using
electrical equipment and to observe the following guidelines:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• This appliance may be used by children 8 years
of age and older and by persons with physical
or mental impairments or by inexperienced
persons, if they are properly supervised or
have been informed about how to use of the
product in asafe manner and understand the
potential dangers.
• Children must not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and maintenance performed by the
user must not be performed by unsupervised
children.
• If the USB cable or power adapter is damaged,
ask the authorised service for areplacement in
order to prevent hazards. It is forbidden to use
the appliance with adamaged cable or adapter.
• Only use the appliance with the power adapter
and USB cable supplied with the appliance.

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• Before operating your appliance, read all the instructions carefully and store them in asafe
place for possible future reference.
• Prior to using for the rst time, check that the voltage in your power socket corresponds to
the voltage on the power adapter'srating label. In case of any doubt, contact aqualied
electrician.
• Before using the appliance for the rst time, please remove all packaging and ad stickers
and discard them in an environmentally safe manner. Check the appliance for any defects.
If your appliance is damaged, stop using it and contact the nearest authorized Catler
centre. Do not repair the appliance by yourselves. The appliance does not include any user
serviceable parts.
• Use the appliance on aat, clean and dry surface. It’simportant that the appliance should
be placed in ahorizontal position. Do not use the appliance in humid or combustible
environment or in environment containing explosives.
• Do not use the appliance or place it on or in the vicinity of hot surfaces or heat sources.
• Do not immerse the appliance, USB cable or adapter in water or other liquids.
• Use only the accessories specied by the manufacturer.
• Make sure that the appliance is switched o and cooled, and that it is disconnected from
the power source if you need to move it, clean it or will not be using it. To disconnect from
the mains socket, always pull the plug of the adapter, not the cable.
• This appliance has been designed for household use only. Do not use it outdoors or in
acommercial environment.
• Do not handle the product if your hands are wet.
• The appliance has been designed for air vacuuming. Do not switch on the air extraction
without the vacuum attachment properly tted.
• Wait at least 5 seconds between individual vacuuming cycles to allow the appliance to
cool down.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
• Fully unwind the USB cable before charging. Connect the adapter only to aproperly
grounded socket.
• Do not leave the USB cable hanging over the edge of atable or counter top or allow it to
touch ahot surface or to become tangled up.
• For safety reasons, we recommend to connect the appliance in an independent electrical
circuit separated from other appliances. Do not use adapter plugs or extension cords to
connect the appliance to apower outlet.
• Do not use this appliance in moving vehicles or on boats, outdoors, or for any purpose
other than intended. Otherwise, there is arisk of personal injury.
• Any maintenance other than standard cleaning must be performed at authorised
Catler service centre. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not repair and/or make any
adjustments to the appliance by yourselves.
Instructions are also available at www.catler.eu.

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CATLER RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THE
APPLIANCE HAS DOUBLE INSULATION
BETWEEN THE DANGEROUS MAINS
VOLTAGE AND THE PARTS ACCESSIBLE
TO THE USER. IN CASE OF SERVICE,
USE ONLY IDENTICAL SPARE PARTS.
FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY.

8KNOW YOUR VM 400 VACUUM PUMP
KNOW YOUR VM 400 VACUUM PUMP
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KNOW YOUR VM 400 VACUUM PUMP
1. Vacuum button
2. Charging LED indicators
3. Removable vacuum attachment
4. Socket for connecting the charging cable (at the back)
5. Zip bag (10 pcs included, 21x22 cm)
6. Bag vacuum valve
7. Container lid
8. Container (1 pc included, 640 ml)
9. Box vacuum valve
10. Date selector
11. Air valve
12. Power adapter
13. USB cable

10 OPERATING YOUR VM 400 VACUUM PUMP
OPERATING YOUR VM 400 VACUUM PUMP
BEFORE FIRST USE
Before rst use, remove all packaging
and advertising labels / stickers from the
appliance. Make sure you have removed all
accessories from the package. Please check
the appliance and all accessories for damage.
Wipe the outer surface with asoft sponge
lightly dipped in warm water with asmall
amount of kitchen detergent.
Wash the container with the lid in warm
water with alittle kitchen detergent. Rinse
and wipe dry. The container is dishwasher
safe. However, the lid is not dishwasher safe.
CHARGING
Before rst use, the vacuum pump must be
charged.
Insert the USB cable connector into the
socket at the back of the vacuum pump and
insert the other connector into the socket in
the adapter. Plug the adapter into apower
outlet. Charging starts automatically.
As the vacuum pump charges, the LED
indicators will gradually light up. When all
four indicators light up, the vacuum pump
is fully charged. Charging time is usually 3
hours.
Allow the vacuum pump to fully charge the
rst time you use it. Then allow it to fully
discharge before recharging.
As soon as only one LED indicator lights up,
the vacuum pump needs to be charged.
Do not allow the battery to run down
completely.
USE
Always make sure that the vacuum
attachment is correctly tted before each
use. Never use the vacuum pump without
the vacuum attachment.
VACUUM CONTAINER
1. Place the container on adry, at and
clean surface.
2. Place food into the container. We
recommend leaving at least 2 cm clear
between the food and the lid. It is
important that food does not touch the
bottom of the vacuum valve.
3. Put the lid on and make sure it is correctly
tted. If necessary, apply slight pressure
with both hands.
4. Check that the vacuum valve is properly
clamped in the lid. Press it downwards to
prevent air leakage.
5. Place the vacuum pump on the lid so
that the vacuum attachment ts into
the suction valve area. Press the vacuum
pump rmly against the lid.
6. Press the vacuum button on the vacuum
pump to start the air extraction process.
WARNING!
SHOULD
WATER OR OTHER
LIQUID BE DRAWN
IN, TURN OFF THE
VACUUM PUMP
IMMEDIATELY TO
PREVENT DAMAGE.
7. The air extraction process stops
automatically when the air is extracted.
8. The air valve drops into the lid. The air
valve indicates the“airtight” status of the
container. It drops into the lid when air
is sucked in and rises when air ows into
the container.

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OPERATING YOUR VM 400 VACUUM PUMP
9. Set the date on the lid when the
container was closed.
10. Store the container in the refrigerator,
freezer or pantry. Store food in the pantry
that is suitable for this purpose.
11. To release the vacuum in the container,
gently release the vacuum valve and
wait until the air valve rises and the lid is
released.
BAG WITH ZIPPER
Do not use the bag to store liquids
(sauces, soups, etc.). Use acontainer to
store liquids.
1. Place food into the bag. We recommend
leaving at least 2 cm clear between
the food and the vacuum valve. It is
important that food does not touch the
bottom of the vacuum valve. Make sure
no food is trapped in the zipper.
2. Place the bag on aat, dry surface with
the vacuum valve pointing upwards.
3. Close the zipper. Make sure it is rmly
closed.
4. Place the vacuum pump over the vacuum
valve and then press the vacuum pump
rmly against the valve.
5. Press the vacuum button on the vacuum
pump to start the air extraction process.
WARNING!
SHOULD
WATER OR OTHER
LIQUID BE DRAWN
IN, TURN OFF THE
VACUUM PUMP
IMMEDIATELY TO
PREVENT DAMAGE.
6. The air extraction process stops
automatically when the air is extracted.
7. Store the bag in the refrigerator, freezer
or pantry. Store food in the pantry that is
suitable for this purpose.
8. To release the vacuum in the bag,
carefully unzip the zipper.
NOTE:
During storage, moisture may form
briey on the walls of the container or in
the bag. This is normal. If you have any
doubts about the freshness of the food,
release the vacuum and check the food.
It is recommended to keep foods
that are intended to be stored in the
refrigerator for amaximum of one
week. Check the condition of the food
regularly. Do not store food for too long.
HEATING OF FOOD
It is forbidden to heat food in abag or in
acontainer with the lid on.
We recommend heating food in containers
that are suitable for this purpose.
Food can be heated in the container without
the lid on. The lid is not suitable for use in
amicrowave oven.
The bags are not suitable for cooking, sous-
vide preparation, etc.
TIPS AND TRICKS
• Only use fresh food that is suitable for
vacuuming.
• Vacuuming is not asubstitute for heat
preparation or cooling. Therefore, store
food that is intended for cold storage in
the fridge or freezer.
• Never store raw meat and sh longer
than the use-by date.
• For hygiene reasons, do not reuse the
bags.

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• Soft cheeses are not suitable for
vacuuming. Place hard cheeses in
acontainer and vacuum after each
opening.
• Never heat food in the microwave if it
is vacuumed in acontainer or bag. The
pressure inside the container or bag may
increase and an explosion may occur
when opened or during heating.
• Only the container WITHOUT THE LID
ON is suitable for microwave heating.

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CARE AND CLEANING
CARE AND CLEANING
Prior to cleaning, make sure the USB cable is
disconnected and the vacuum pump is cool.
WARNING!
DO NOT
SUBMERGE THE
VACUUM PUMP
OR USB CABLE IN
WATER OR OTHER
LIQUIDS.
Clean the vacuum attachment after each use.
Remove it and wash it in warm water with
alittle washing-up liquid using asoft sponge.
Rinse and wipe dry.
Make sure the vacuum attachment is clean
and dry before tting.
Wipe the outer surface of the vacuum pump
with asoft sponge lightly dipped in warm
water with asmall amount of dishwashing
liquid.
Wash the container and lid in warm water
with alittle washing-up liquid using asoft
sponge. Rinse and wipe dry.
Never remove the air valve from the lid.
The container is dishwasher safe, but the lid
is not dishwasher safe.
The bags are reusable but not dishwasher
safe. Wash them in warm water with alittle
washing-up liquid using asoft sponge. Allow
to dry freely before reuse. Make sure the
zipper is clean and dry.
Never reuse bags if they have previously
contained meat, sh or oily foods.
STORAGE
Store the vacuum pump in adry and well-
ventilated place in horizontal position. Do
not put any items on it.

14 TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
This chapter describes the most common problems you may encounter while using this
appliance. If your problem is either not stated here or persists, stop using the appliance,
unplug the power cord and contact your authorized service centre.
UNDER NO CONDITION SHOULD YOU REPAIR OR DISASSEMBLE THE APPLIANCE
YOURSELVES. THE APPLIANCE CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.
The Problem Cause Solution
The air extraction process
cannot be stopped.
Check that the vacuum
valve is not loose or not fully
plugged.
Screw the vacuum valve
into the lid and repeat the
process.
Check that there is not too
much food in the bag to
prevent the zipper from
closing.
Check that there is not too
much food in the container
to prevent the vacuum valve
from clicking into place.
Remove the excess food.
Wash the bag/container and
try again.
Check that there is no hole in
the bag.
Use anew bag.
Check the zipper or rim
of the container for food
residue, oil stains or liquid
that would prevent the bag/
container from closing.
Clean the zipper area/rim
of the container and the
underside of the lid. Try
again.
Check that the food in the
bag does not have any sharp
edges.
Cover the sharp edges of the
food with asuitable material,
e.g. paper towel.
Check that the vacuum
attachment is correctly
attached to the container/
bag lid.
Fit and press the vacuum
attachment rmly against
the container/bag lid.
Check that the vacuum
attachment is correctly
tted.
Place the vacuum
attachment on the body of
the vacuum pump.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
The Problem Cause Solution
After the air has been sucked
out, the bag is relled with
air.
Check the condition of the
food for spoilage.
Perishable foods should
be stored in the fridge
or freezer. However,
air extraction does not
guarantee that it will not
spoil. Check the condition
of the food regularly. The
recommended storage time
in the refrigerator is one
week.
Check if you have vacuumed
fresh fruit, vegetables or
seeds.
Not all fruits, vegetables
or seeds are suitable for
vacuum sealing. Store them
in the refrigerator and check
their condition regularly.
The vacuum pump didn't
start.
The vacuum pump is dead. Recharge the vacuum pump.
Recharge it whenever only
one LED indicator is lit.
DISPOSAL OF THE BUILT-IN BATTERY
Ensure that the built-in battery is removed before disposing of the product or taking
it to adesignated collection point. Before removing the battery, the vacuum pump
must be started and waited until the battery is fully discharged. The battery must
only be removed by an authorised service centre.
Battery contains environmentally damaging compounds and therefore does not
belong in standard household waste. Its proper disposal shall be ensured by the
relevant collection point.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION ON DISPOSING OF USED PACKAGING MATERIALS
Dispose of used packaging material at asite designated for waste in your municipality.
DISPOSING OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
This symbol on products or original documents means that used electric or electronic products must not
be added to ordinary municipal waste. For proper disposal and recycling, take these products to designated
collection points. Or in some European Union states or other European countries the products can be
returned to the local retailer when buying an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly
helps save valuable natural resources and prevents damage to the environment by improper waste disposal.
Ask your local authorities or collection facility for more details. In accordance with national regulations
penalties may be imposed for the incorrect disposal of this type of waste.
For business entities in European Union states
If you want to dispose of electric or electronic devices, ask your retailer or supplier for the necessary
information.
Disposal in other countries outside the European Union
This symbol is valid in the European Union. If you wish to dispose of this product, request the necessary
information about the correct disposal method from the local council or from your retailer.
This product meets all the basic requirements of the applicable EU directives.
The text, design and technical specifications may be changed without prior notice and we reserve the right to make
these changes.
The original version is in the Czech language.
Manufacturer’saddress: FAST ČR, a.s., USanitasu 1621, Říčany CZ-251 01

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