Excalibur EHVR12 User manual

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EHVR12 Vacuum Sealer

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VacuumPackagingandFoodSafety ..................................................................................................1
VacuumSealerFeatures....................................................................................................................2-4
Technical Data .....................................................................................................................................4
Safety, Maintenance & Preparations.................................................................................................5
How To Make A Bag From A Roll...........................................................................................................5
How To Vacuum And Seal Bags........................................................................................................6
How To USE “Pulse vac” Vacuum Function........................................................................................6
Bag Guidelines .....................................................................................................................................7
How To Use With Canister ....................................................................................................................7
Canister Guidelines .............................................................................................................................8
How To Use With Vacuum Bottle Stoppers .........................................................................................8
How To Marinate Foods........................................................................................................................9
Food Storage and Safety Information .............................................................................................10
Vacuum Packaging Tips ....................................................................................................................11
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................12-13

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Vacuum packaging extends the life of foods by removing most of the air from sealed
containers and prevents fresh air escaping into the sealed containers, thereby reducing
oxidation. Vacuum packaging helps preserve avor and overall quality. It also helps inhibit
the growth of aerobic microorganisms, which can lead to the problems noted below under
certain conditions:
Mold – Mold cannot grow in a low oxygen environment; therefore vacuum packaging can
virtually eliminate it.
Yeast – Results in fermentation, which can be identied by smell and taste. Yeast needs water,
sugar and a moderate temperature to grow. It can also survive with or without air. Slowing the
growth of yeast requires refrigeration, while freezing stops it completely.
Bacteria – Results in an unpleasant odor, discoloration and/or soft or slimy texture. Under the
right conditions, clostridium botulinum (the organism that causes Botulism) can grow without
air and cannot be detected by smell or taste. Although it is extremely rare, it can be very
dangerous.
As with any other storage container, it is important to inspect food for spoilage prior to consuming.
To preserve foods safely, it is important to maintain low temperatures. You can signicantly
reduce the growth of microorganisms at temperatures of 39.2˚F (4°C) or below. Freezing at
1.4ºF (-17°C) does not kill microorganisms, but stops them from growing. For long-term storage,
always freeze perishable foods that have been vacuum packaged.
It is important to note that vacuum packaging cannot reverse the deterioration of foods. It
can only slow down changes in quality. It is difcult to predict how long foods will retain their
top-quality avor, appearance or texture because it depends on the age and the condition
of the food on the day it was vacuumed packaged.
Note: Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for refrigeration or freezing. Any perishable foods
that require refrigeration must still be refrigerated or frozen after vacuum packaging.
Preparation Guidelines
Vegetables need to be blanched before vacuum packaging. This process stops the enzyme
action, which leads to loss of avor, color and/or texture. To blanch vegetables, place them
in boiling water or in the microwave until they are cooked, but still crisp. Then, immerse the
vegetables in cold water to stop the cooking process. Finally, dry the vegetables with a towel
before vacuum packaging. Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, sprouts, cabbage, cauliower,
kale, turnips) naturally emit gases during storage. Therefore, after blanching, they must be
stored in the freezer only.
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THE VACUUM SEALER FEATURES
1. CONTROL PANEL
2. MACHINE LID
3. A C CE S SO RY P O RT
4. LOCK
5. SEAL FOAM
6. UP SEAL GASKET
7. STORAGE ROOM FOR
VACUUM ROLLS
8. CUTTER
9. DOWN SEAL GASKET
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10. SEAL WIRE

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THE VACUUM SEALER FEATURES
A. On/Off Button (ON/OFF)
1. Connect power, press “ON/OFF” after 1 second, the machine enters into
Ready-to-Work mode. The digital display shows the sealing time. The indicator
light is on, fan works.
2. Under the Ready-to-Work mode, press “ON/OFF”, machine enters into standby mode.
The digital display and indicator light are off, fan stops.
3. Under the Work mode, “ON/OFF” button is same as Stop button.
Under the Ready-to-Work mode, if no any action within 10 minutes, the digital display
and fan will close automatically, the machine enters into standby mode.
B. Auto Vacuum Button (Start)
1. Press Start button, the machine will vacuum, seal automatically. After nish working, the
machine will beep.
2. During Vacuum process, press Seal or Pulse button to change working mode. (*Under
the auto Vacuum/Seal process, if the machine lid doesn’t press down well or the pump
temperature is over-heated, the display shows E, machine beep and then stop working.)
C. Seal Button (Seal)
1. Press “Seal” button to stop vacuum cycle and seal to prevent crushing delicate items.
2. Make custom-sized bags.
During the heating/sealing process, if the machine lid is not well pressed down or the
pump temperature is over-heated, or more than 25 individual seals within 5 minutes,
digital display shows E, machine stops working.
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A B C D

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THE VACUUM SEALER FEATURES
D. Stop Button (Stop)
Press the Stop button to stop any process.
E. Pulse Vacuum Button (Pulse)
Press Pulse, digital display shows P, press the Pulse button again and again to
vacuum the bag little by little. If no actions within 10 seconds, machine will go back
to Ready-to-Work mode.
F. Accessory Vacuum Button (Acc)
Only for vacuum canister, wine bottle stopper and other accessories; press “Acc” button,
the machine starts vacuum cycle. After the vacuum cycle, machine will
stop automatically WITHOUT seal.
G. Vacuum Level Button (Vacuum Degree )
Press this button to set the vacuum level needed. There are two options High or Low.
After setting, the indicator light is on accordingly. The default setting is High.
H. Digital Displayer
1. Displays the vacuum cycle, value will count up from 0 to 9. When it shows 9,
vacuum cycle is nished.
2. Displays the seal time, the seal time can be adjusted and set from 0-6s. There is back-
up memory function to the seal time.
3. When it displays “E”, machine is in protective status.
I. Seal Time Adjusting Button (“+” “-”)
Simply adjust the seal time “up” or “down” by using “+” or “-” buttons. When it is
adjusted to 0, machine will not seal .Set the seal time from 0-9 seconds. The
machine will memorize the last seal time setting.
TECHNICAL DATA
Voltage: 100-120V ~,60Hz
Pressure: -28.3"Hg /-958mbar (±3%)
Max bag width: 12.2" (310mm)
Weight: 6.3 lbs. (2.9Kg)
Power: 200W
Pump: dual
Seal wire width: 3mm
Size: 15.5" x 8.2" x 3.7"
(395 x 210 x 95mm) (L x W x H)

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For your safety, follow these precautions when using your Vacuum Sealer:
• Read Owner’s Manual carefully before using the machine for the rst time.
• Do not use the Vacuum Sealer on wet or hot surfaces, or near a heat source.
• Do not immerse machine or power cord in water or any other liquid.
• Plug Vacuum Sealer into grounded power sources only, do not use extension cord.
• To disconnect, unplug directly from power source. Do not disconnect by pulling on cord.
• Do not operate appliance with damaged power cord.
• Only use the Vacuum Sealer for its intended use.
• Only use Vacuum bags, accessories and attachments.
• Read all manuals and instructions before starting.
• Plug in machine.
1. Open the lid and raise the cutter holder, pull out the roll bag to the needed length and put
down the holder, then cut the bag.
2. Simply cut the roll by slicing the cutter.
3. Put the open end of the roll across the seal wire (please make sure the open end is across
the seal wire).
4. Close the lid, press the lid by hand, and meanwhile press the locks at both ends of the
machine by ngers to lock the lid.
4. Press Seal button, machine enters into individual seal mode. Seal wire works. Digital display
number counts down from pre-set seal time to 0. Seal wire stops, pump works around 4
seconds. Machine releases and beeps, then nishes working. After that the machine will
be back to Ready-to-Work mode.
5. Take out the roll end and check the seal.
Note: A positive seal will look “clear” upon inspection. If the seal is spotty, incomplete,
wrinkle, white or milky, please cut the seal and restart the sealing process.
SAFETY
PREPARATIONS
• Unplug before cleaning.
• Clean appliance regularly with damp cloth and mild soap to remove crumbs, dust, debris.
• Chamber Seal Gasket is removable to clean any liquids that may have escaped from
Vacuum bag during process.
MAINTENANCE
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1. Choose suitable vacuum bag size, place item in bag.
2. Allow at least 4—5cm space after item is put in bag, to ensure better vacuum.
3. Put the open end of bag across the chamber seal gasket.
Make sure that the open end is within the chamber room.
4. Close the lid, press the lid by hand, and meanwhile press
the locks at both ends of the machine by ngers to lock the lid.
5. Choose Vacuum Level according to different items. The default setting is High. Set the
Seal Time by adjusting the “+” “-” buttons. The machine will memorize the last seal time
setting if there is no re-setting.
6. Press Start button, machine will vacuum and seal automatically. Pump starts to work,
digital display number count up from 0. When it reaches at 2, it will stop for a while until
the machine detects the pre-set pressure, or vacuum for 30 seconds and then go
on counting up. (Under High mode, the counting speed is by 1 second; under
Low mode, the counting speed is by 0.3 seconds). When it reaches at 9, machine
will enter into Seal mode.
** Under this process, press Seal or Pulse button, the machine will switch to
Seal mode or Pulse Vacuum mode.**
** Under this process, the machine will unlock automatically. This is normal.**
7. After sealing, the machine will release automatically, unlock and beep.
8. Open the lid, take out the bag, check the vacuum and seal of the bag.
Note: A positive seal will look “clear” upon inspection. If the seal is spotty,
incomplete, wrinkle, white or milky, please cut the seal and restart the sealing process.
9. Please store the vacuum items properly after seal. All perishable foods must be
refrigerated or frozen to prevent spoilage.
Since the pressure under the auto vacuum function is set to be high, sometimes it is easy to
destroy some delicate items by high pressure in the vacuum bag. In this case, you can use
the “Pulse” vacuum function to control the vacuum time and pressure, and prevent crushing
delicate items. When packing some juicy foods, you can also use this function and prevent
liquid being sucked out.
1. Put the items in bag and then put the open end of the bag across the chamber
seal gasket, please make sure that the open end of the bag within the chamber room.
2. Close the lid, press the lid by hand, and meanwhile press the locks at both ends
of the machine by ngers to lock the lid.
3. Press the “Pulse” button continually, till it reaches the pressure that you want.
You can watch the vacuum bag to decide the pressure. During this process, you
can stop vacuum by stop pressing this button; and press it again to vacuum again.
4. When the pressure reaches what it needs, press “Seal” button to start sealing.
HOW TO VACCUM AND SEAL BAGS
HOW TO USE “PULSE VAC” VACUUM FUNCTION

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• Package the freshest foods possible. The Vacuum Sealer allows you to
maintain the food’s freshness up to ve times longer than under normal stored conditions.
• Delicate foods, moist foods and foods that need to hold their shape
require pre-freezing. Foods like meat, berries and bread can be frozen for up to
24 hours without harm of freezer burn. Once food is hard, it is ready
to be vacuum packaged.
• If packaging fresh meats without pre-freezing, place a folded paper towel in between
the meat and the top of the bag. This will help absorb moisture.
• To vacuum liquids like soups, stews and casseroles, pre-freeze in a dish or
ice cube tray. Once frozen, vacuum package, label and stack in your freezer.
• For objects with sharp points or edges (bones, pasta, rice) pad the edges with paper
towels to prevent the bag from puncturing.
• Vacuum bags are reusable, boilable and microwavable. We do not recommend
reusing bags that have been boiled or micro-waved. Do not reuse bags that have
been used to store fresh sh or greasy foods.
• Vegetables must be blanched before being packaged. Place in boiling water or
microwave until heated through but still crunchy. Vacuum package as normal.
** Never vacuum package mushrooms or garlic.** A dangerous chemical reaction
takes place when air is removed, causing these foods to be dangerous if ingested.
V15 is also used for canisters. The knob on the top of the lid controls vacuuming, closes
and locks vents inside lid after vacuuming, and opens the vents to allow air back in the
canister and releases the lid to access the contents.
1. Place the items into the canister. Make sure the canister lid is dry and the lid gasket is without
any powder or food debris. Also please allow some space after the items are put into the
canister. And then close the lid.
2. Turn the knob to “Vacuum” position.
3. Connect the hose to the Accessory port on the machine and the port on the canister lid.
5. Press “Acc” button, slightly press the canister lid for 3-5s, the machine starts vacuum cycle.
6. After the vacuum cycle, the machine will stop automatically. Remove the hose from the
canister and turn the knob to “Lock” position. Store canister in refrigerator.
7. To open vacuum canister, twist knob to “Open” position. With proper care, the canisters
may be reused many times.
BAG GUIDELINES
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• Use only canisters designed for vacuum packaging. Other containers can implode under
the vacuum pressure of the Vacuum Sealer.
• Cool liquids in refrigerator before vacuum packaging. Hot foods should be cooled
before vacuum packaging.
• Do not freeze vacuum canister. Suggested lowest temperature is 64.4° (-18°C). Too low
lower than 64.4°(-18°C) or too high higher than 212° (100°C) temperature will make the
canister material endure lower pressure or melt.
• Hand wash canister lid. Do not put in dishwasher and micro-oven. The canister body
itself is dishwasher safe and micro-oven safe. Suggested highest temperature is 100° (100°C).
• If liquids are caught in the accessory hose, run warm water through hose.
Be sure hose is not attached to accessory port.
• Powdered or granulated foods should be covered with a paper towel
before vacuuming to prevent food from traveling into the vacuum mechanism.
• Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for canning. Perishable foods
still need to be refrigerated or frozen.
CANISTER GUIDELINES
A Vacuum Sealer can vacuum bottle with bottle stoppers. If you cannot nish a bottle of
wine at one time, or you need to preserve a bottle of a non-carbonic acid drink, edible oil,
a bottle of juice or any liquid that is stored in a bottle, you can use the Vacuum sealer to
vacuum the bottle with a bottle stopper.
1. Plug the vacuum bottle stopper to the bottle. Please allow at least 1” between the
bottom of the stopper and the surface of the liquid.
2. Connect the hose to the accessory port of the machine and the other end to the port of
the bottle stopper.
3. Press the two ends of the machine lid with some strength, the lid is locked when you hear
a “da” sound.
4. Press “Vacuum & Seal” button, the machine will start to vacuum.
** Press “Cancel” button to stop the machine.
5. After the vacuum cycle is complete, the machine will stop automatically. Remove the
hose from the stopper.
6. Place the bottle vertically on a plane surface. Make sure the liquid does not touch the stopper.
7. Simply remove the stopper if you want to open the bottle.
HOW TO USE WITH VACUUM BOTTLE STOPPERS

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There is a special function in—the marinate mode, with two options of Quick Marinate Mode
(15mins) and Normal Marinate Mode (27 mins). In the marinate mode, the machine can run
two cycles of vacuuming and releasing air to the canister, allowing foods to get optimum
pickle infusion in the least amount of time. Vacuum status keeps for about 4mins (Quick
Marinate Mode)/8 mins (Normal Marinate Mode) before releasing air, between each cycle.
When marinate is complete, the machine will beep.
Vacuum canister is a perfect partner to marinating foods. The reason that foods can be
marinated in such a short time is that, it opens the micro-holes of the foods, allowing pickle
infusion very quickly.
Important tips: when using canister for marinating, there should be a knob on the canister
lid. Make sure the canister lid is in “Open” status but NOT “Vacuum” status when it is in the
marinate process.
1. Put items in the canister. Make sure there is no powder or food debris on the canister lid
gasket. Also please allow some space after the items are put into the canister. And then
close the lid.
2. Turn the knob to “Open” position.
3. Connect the hose to the Accessory port on the machine and the port on the canister lid.
4. Press “Marinate” button, choose the marinate option. Press once for Quick Marinate Mode,
“1” will appear on the digital displayer; press twice for Normal Marinate Mode, “2” will
appear on the digital displayer.
** In Quick Marinate Mode, the cycle is about 15mins.
** In Normal Marinate Mode, the cycle is about 27 minutes. Longer marinate time will
make much perfect marinated foods.
5. Press “Start” button (or the quick-start button on the handle), slightly press the canister
lid for 3-5 seconds. When it reaches the pressure, the machine will stop automatically.
Value on the Digital displayer will count down from 5 to 1, counting down cycle repeats
continually. After 4 mins (Quick Marinate Mode) or 8 NEW mins (Normal Marinate Mode), it
stops counting, vacuum status is complete.
6. When vacuum status is complete; the canister starts to release air. Value on the Digital
displayer will count up from 1 to 5. After 30’s, it stops counting; releasing air is complete.
7. The machine vacuums the canister again. The above mentioned cycle will be run two
times.
8. When marinate process is complete, 0 will appear on the digital displayer and illuminate
and the machine will beep. Turn the canister knob to “Lock” position, remove the hose from
canister. Now the delicacy is ready.
** Press On/Off button to stop the machine’s all working processes.
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The Vacuum Sealer will revolutionize the way you buy and store food. Because vacuum
packaging works to eliminate freezer burn and slow food spoilage, you are now able to take
advantage of buying food in bulk without the threat of wasting food.
Vacuum packaging with the Vacuum Sealer removes up to 90% of the air from the package.
This will help keep food fresher up to 5 times longer than under normal circumstances. Dry
foods like pasta, cereals and our will stay fresh from start to nish. Plus vacuum packaging
prevents weevils and other insects from infesting dry goods. Package only the freshest foods
possible.
However, please keep in mind that not all foods benet from vacuum packaging. Never
vacuum package garlic or fungi like mushrooms. A dangerous chemical reaction takes place
when air is removed, causing these foods to be dangerous if ingested. Vegetables should
be blanched before packaging to kill any enzymes that may cause the release of gases
(out-gassing) when vacuumed.
FOODS Vacuum Freezer
Storage
Vacuum Fridge
Storage
Typical
Storage
Fresh Beef & Veal 1-3 years 1 month 1-2 weeks
Ground Meat 1 year 1 month 1-2 weeks
Fresh Pork 2-3 years 1-4 weeks 1 weeks
Fresh Fish 2 years 2 weeks 3-4 days
Fresh Poultry 2-3 years 2-4 weeks 1 week
Smoked Meats 3years 6-12 weeks 2-4 weeks
Fresh Produce,
Blanched 2-3 years 2-4 weeks 1-2 weeks
Fresh Fruits 2-3 years 2 weeks 3-4 days
Hard Cheeses 6 months 6-12 weeks 2-4 days
Sliced Deli Meats Not recommended 6-12 weeks 1-2 weeks
Fresh Pasta 6 months 2-3 weeks 1 week
FOOD STORAGE AND SAFETY INFORMATION

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Vacuum packaging greatly extends the shelf life of foods, but your Vacuum Sealer can also
be used in many other areas of the house besides the kitchen.
VACUUM PACKAGING IS GREAT FOR CAMPING AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES!
• For a quick & reusable ice pack, ll a vacuum bag about half full with water and a few
tablespoons of rubbing alcohol. Seal the bag - don’t vacuum it - and place in the freezer.
The alcohol keeps the water from freezing completely, resulting in a exible ice pack to wrap
around sore joints and minor injuries.
• Vacuum package pre-made meals in advance for camping outings for quick and easy
dinners in the great outdoors.
• Vacuum package meats and other items for scent-free storage.
• Create your own dry packs by vacuum packaging essentials like matches, dry socks and a
map for emergencies.
AROUND THE HOUSE
• Organize ‘junk’ drawers and keep easy to lose items like nails and screws safe by vacuum
packaging them in a vacuum bag. That way, items are clearly visible and organized within
the bag.
• Don’t worry about polishing silver ever again! Simply vacuum package rarely used
silverware in vacuum bags to prevent the oxidation that causes tarnishing.
** Hint: place a folder paper towel in between sharp edges of the silverware and the vacuum
bag to prevent puncturing.
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Under the proper circumstances, your Vacuum Sealer will give you many top-notch vacuum
performances. In some instances, problems may arise. Please review this trouble shooting
page prior calling customer support.
Note: In order to maintain a longer product life, we strongly recommend to stop at least 20
seconds between each seal. In order to avoid burning your hand, when you open the machine
lid, press “Seal” button, “E1” will blink on the digital displayer, the machine does not heat. Just
simply close the machine lid to use the machine again.
When machine is under long time working and is overheat, the thermal overload will start to
protect the machine. “E2” blinking appears on the digital displayer. In this case please shut
down the machine and cut off the electricity, and allow the machine rest for about 20mins.
And then re-connect and re-start the machine.
A protective device will protect the machine from overheated. When the display shows E3,
shut down the machine and cut off the power. Let the machine rest for around 20 minutes.
Then restart the machine.
THE VACUUM SEALER WON’T TURN ON
• Ensure that the machine is properly plugged into a grounded outlet.
• Check the power cord for tears and frays. Do not use machine if power cord is damaged.
THE VACUUM SEALER DOESN’T PULL A COMPLETE VACUUM WITH BAGS
• To vacuum and seal properly, edge of bag must be across the seal bar. Make sure bag is
inside the chamber seal gasket and that there are no wrinkles in the bag along the seal bar.
• If packaging from a roll bag, make sure rst seal is complete and that there are no gaps in
either seal.
• The Vacuum Sealer and vacuum bag need to be clean, dry and free of debris for the
vacuum process to be successful. Wipe surface of seal bar and inside of bag and try again.
VACUUM BAG LOSES VACUUM AFTER BEING SEALED
• Sharp items can puncture small holes in bags. To prevent this, cover sharp edges with paper
towel and vacuum in a new bag.
• Some fruits and vegetables can release gases (out-gassing) if not properly blanched or
frozen before packaging. Open bag. If you think food spoilage has begun, discard food. If
food spoilage has not yet begun, consume immediately. If in doubt, discard food.
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THE VACUUM SEALER IS NOT VACUUMING CANISTERS PROPERLY
• The accessory hose may not be properly attached. Ensure the hose is completely inserted
into the lid of the canister and the accessory port and try again.
• Make sure the canister lid is turned to the “Vacuum” setting.
• Leave adequate head space at the top of the canister.
• Make sure there isn’t any damage to the canister and lid. Sometimes hairline cracks can
develop in canisters. When this happens the canister is no longer air tight and should be
discarded.
• Twist knob on lid of canister to make sure it is attached securely.
In seldom cases some of the programs may cause an error and lead to the machine not work well.
• Unplug from electric outlet and then re-connect it.
TROUBLE SHOOTING

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