Excalibur EPCV User manual

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EPCV Professional Chamber Vacuum Sealer
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Vacuum Packaging and Food Safety............................................................................................. 1
The Vacuum Sealer Features .........................................................................................................2-3
Technical Data................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety & Maintenance ..................................................................................................................4-5
Getting Started with Vacuum Packaging....................................................................................4-5
Preparations........................................................................................................................................ 6
Packaging with Vacuum Pouches................................................................................................... 6
How To Vacuum And Seal With Bags............................................................................................... 6
How To Vacuum Marinate With Bag Or Canister ........................................................................... 7
Food Storage & Safety Information ................................................................................................. 8
Vacuum Packaging Tips.................................................................................................................... 9
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 10
Error Codes ....................................................................................................................................... 11
French........................................................................................................................................... 12-23
Spanish .........................................................................................................................................24-35

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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) 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
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LID
CONTROL PANEL
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1. POWER BUTTON (POWER)
2. START BUTTON (START)
3. SEAL BUTTON
4. STOP BUTTON
5. SET BUTTON
6. VACUUM LEVEL BUTTON
7. LED DISPLAY
8. ADJUST BUTTON
9. INDICATOR LIGHTS

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FEATURES
Power Button (Power)
When the machine is connected to power, LED (G) will show OFF, press Power button, LED
(G) will show the preset sealing time (or marinate time) and then the preset vacuum degree.
The machine is now ready to work. Press Power button, the machine will be back to standby
mode. LED (G) will show OFF.
Start Button (Start)
When the machine is ready to work, press the Start button, the machine will enter into vacu-
um-sealing mode or vacuum-marinate mode (according to the setting mode).
Seal Button
(Seal)During the vacuum mode, press the Seal button, stop the vacuum process and enter
into sealing mode.
Stop Button (Stop)
Press the Stop button, the machine will stop any process which is underway.
Set Button (Set)
Press the Set button, choose vacuum-seal mode or vacuum-marinate mode (indicator light
will be on accordingly). Press the “ + ” “ - ” button to adjust the seal time or marinate time
(the time will show on the LED).
Vacuum Level Button (Vacuum Level)
Press the Vacuum Level button, choose the vacuum Degree needed (indicator light will be
on accordingly, with a unit of inHg). When choosing ADJUSTABLE, press “ + ” “ - ” button to
set any vacuum degree needed (the vacuum degree will show on the LED).
TECHNICAL DATA
Voltage: 100-120V~60HZ
Pressure : -29.7”Hg / -1006mbar (±5‰) directly in pump
-29.5”Hg/-999mbar (±5‰) in vacuum chamber
Max bag width: 11.8" (300mm)
Weight: 53.7 lbs (24.4Kg)
Power: 630W
Seal wire width:3.5mm
16.8" x 14.1" x 13.5"
429 x 359 x 345mm (L x W x H)
LED Display
1. Show the vacuum degree in real time.
2. Show the seal time or marinate time.
Adjust button (“ + ” “ - ”)
1. Adjust seal time
2. Adjust marinate time
3. Adjust vacuum degree
Indicator lights
1. Indicate working process
2. Indicate vacuum degree

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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.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• If you are part of the food processing or food service industry, there is a good chance that
you already know the advantages of vacuum packaging. It has been used with success
for many years as a safe and cost effective method for extending shelf life and maintaining
the quality of food products. If vacuum packaging is new to your home or business, you will
soon wonder how you lived without it!
• Whether you are a beginner or expert, there are certain basic guidelines that
should always be followed in order to package foods safe to eat. Neglecting these basic
guidelines can result in food spoilage, and in some cases, illness or death.
• Once you familiarize yourself with the YJS822 procedures, you will feel at ease using the
Chamber Machine and enjoy a higher quality of stored foods.
• Package only fresh foods. Do not package old or rancid foods. An already bad product
does not improve with vacuum packaging.
• Fresh foods (Meats, vegetables, cheeses, etc.) should be refrigerated at 34˚F or below or
frozen after vacuum packaging.
SAFETY
GETTING STARTED WITH VACUUM PACKAGING
• Unplug before cleaning.
• Clean appliance regularly with damp cloth and mild soap to remove crumbs, dust, debris.
MAINTENANCE

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• Vacuum packaging removes a high percentage of air. This slows the growth of most living
microorganisms, which degrade food, such as aerobic bacteria and molds. However,
some forms of bacteria such as clostridium botulinum (responsible for botulism) are
anaerobic and grow in the absence of oxygen.
• The foods susceptible to botulinum should be refrigerated for a short term and frozen for
long-term storage. Consume immediately after heating.
• Vegetables such as cauliower, broccoli and cabbage will emit gases when vacuum
sealed. To prepare these foods for vacuum packaging, you must blanch them rst.
• All perishable foods must be refrigerated or frozen to prevent spoilage.
• Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for canning.
You can easily package a wide variety of sizes and shapes. You can also prep and store
smaller individual serving portions as well as bulk items.
• Keeps food fresh 3-5 times longer than conventional storage bags.
• Several sizes available to meet your packaging needs.
• Terric for hundreds of applications in and out of the kitchen.
• Safe for freezer, refrigerator and microwave use. Pouches can also be boiled.
• Pouch thickness available in standard 3mil or heavy duty 4mil.
• Pouches are economically priced, giving you a better value.
• Vegetables must be blanched before being packaged. Place in boiling water or
microwave until heated through but still crunchy. Vacuum package as normal.
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• Read the user manual carefully before use.
• Plug in grounded power socket.
• Open the lid, press “Power button”, the machine is ready to work, LED will show the
working mode last time. Now use the machine for vacuum packing.
1. Select “Vacuum Bag”
Select the proper size vacuum pouch. Allow a minimum of 1" to 2" of extra headspace at
the top of the pouch to ensure quality, air-tight seal.
2. Select Seal mode and set seal time
Press Set button, when the indicator light of seal time in on, the “Seal” mode is selected.
Press “ + ” “ - ” button to increase or decrease seal time, time range is 0~6 seconds.
3 Select Vacuum Degree
Press Vacuum Level, select the vacuum degree needed. There are 6 options: Max
(29.3inHg), High (29.0inHg), Medium (27.5inHg), Low (26.0inHg), Minimum (23.5inHg)
and Adjustable. Indicator light will be on according to the selected vacuum degree.
When select the Adjustable option, press “ + ” “ - ” button to set any degree between
23.5~29.3inHg
4. Put the vacuum bag with items into the vacuum chamber.
a. Ensure the height of packing bag with liquid or moist food should be less than the height
of the sealing bar.
b. Lay down the packing bag, ensure the bag mouth should be across the sealing bar.
c. Open the clip in the front of the chamber, clip the underside of the bag mouth and
press down the clip to lock the bag.
Note: the whole bag including the bag mouth should be within the vacuum chamber.
5. Working Process (Vacuum-Seal)
a. Close the lid, press Start button, ready for Vacuum-Seal.
b. Pump starts to work. The indicator light of the preset vacuum degree starts to blink
(when the vacuum degree reaches at the preset degree, the indicator light will be
constant on). The number on the LED will count up from 0 to preset vacuum degree
(when it is up to 5 and 19, the machine will beep).
c. When the vacuum is nished, the machine will enter into Seal mode automatically. LED
shows the preset seal time, and starts to count down to 0. When Sealing is nished, the
machine starts to release air.
d. When the machine beeps three times, the whole process is nished. The machine will
be back to ready-to-work mode. The LED and indicator lights will show accordingly.
Note: during the above b process, press Seal button, it will enter into Seal mode in advance.
PREPARATIONS
HOW TO VACUUM AND SEAL WITH BAGS

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1. Select the packing bag or container.
Packing bag: choose packing bag with suitable size. Allow a minimum of 1” to 2” of extra
headspace at the top of the pouch to ensure quality, air-tight seal.
Container: choose the container with correct size which can be put into the vacuum
chamber.
2. Select marinate mode and set the marinate time
Press Set button, when Marinate time indicator light is on, the Marinate mode is selected.
Press “ + ” “ - ” button to increase or decrease the marinate time. The time range is 9~99
minutes.
3. Set vacuum degree
Press Vacuum Level, select the vacuum degree needed. There are 6 options: Max
(29.3"Hg), High (29.0"Hg), Medium (27.5"Hg), Low (26.0"Hg), Minimum (23.5"Hg) and
Adjustable. Indicator light will be on according to the selected vacuum degree.
When select the Adjustable option, press “ + ” “ - ” button to set any degree between
23.5~29.3"Hg
4. Put the packing bag or container into the vacuum chamber
Packing Bag:
a. Ensure the height of packing bag with liquid or moist food should be less than the
height of the sealing bar.
b. Lay down the packing bag, ensure the bag mouth should be across the sealing bar.
c. Open the clip in the front of the chamber, clip the underside of the bag mouth and
press down the clip to lock the bag.
Note: the whole bag including the bag mouth should be within the vacuum chamber.
Container: put the container with items inside into the vacuum chamber. If the container
is with a lid, take away the lid to ensure the container is connected with the vacuum
chamber.
5. Working process (Vacuum-Marinate)
a. Close the vacuum lid, machine starts to run and enter into the Vacuum-Marinate mode.
One cycle is for 9 minutes; maximum is 11 cycles (99 minutes). The process is: vacuum—
keep vacuum-release. Vacuum and release time is about 1 minute. Keep-vacuum time
is about 8 minutes.
b. Pump starts to work. The indicator light of the preset vacuum degree starts to blink
(when the preset vacuum degree is reached, the indicator light will be constant
on). The number on LED will count up from 0 to the preset vacuum degree (the
machine will beep when the degree is up to 5 and 19).
c. When vacuum process is nished, machine enters into Marinate mode (keep vacuum).
The marinate time showing in the LED display will count down by 1 minute each. When
the number is counted down to a multiple of 9, the vacuum chamber starts to release
air. After the release nished, repeat the Vacuum-Marinate mode, till the number counts
down to 0. The whole process is nished.
d. When machine beeps three times, the whole working process is nished. Machine will
be back to ready-to-work mode. Display and indicator lights will show accordingly.
Note: during the above b or c process, press Seal button, machine enters into seal mode.
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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 3 years 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
Hard Cheeses 6 months 2-3 weeks 1 week
FOOD STORAGE AND SAFETY INFORMATION