Freshlocker VS90 User manual

Vacuum Sealer VS90
175W
USER'S MANUAL

Important Points for your Safety
Read and fully understand all instructions and warnings prior to using this machine. Your
safety is most important !
1. Read the instructions carefully.
2. Do not allow the appliance to be used as a toy.
3. This appliance should not be operated by children.
4. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged power cord or plug.
5. Do not use the appliance on a wet or hot surface, or near a heat source.
6. Always use the appliance on a level surface.
7. Do not immerse any part of the appliance, power cord or plug into water or other
liquid.
8. To disconnect, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Do not disconnect
by pulling on the cord. Always unplug the appliance before cleaning and when not in
use.
9. Do not operate the appliance if it malfunctions or is any way damaged. If the cord or
the machine is damaged, please return it to our after-sales department for proper
service, replacement or repair.
10. Close supervision is required when this product is used near children.
11. The appliance is not for commercial use. If sealing more than 20 bags continuously,
wait at least 25 minutes before resuming use of your appliance.
12. Keep the upper lid of the appliance unlocked when not in use.
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
Do not attempt to service this product. Service should be performed by an authorized
service representative.
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords are not prohibited from being
used when care is exercised in their use. When an extension cord is used the marked
electrical rating of the extension cord shall be no less than the marked electrical rating of

the appliance. The longer cord shall be arranged so that it does not drape over the
counter-top or tabletop where it is capable of being tripped over, snagged, or pulled on
unintentionally, especially by children.
Start Enjoying the Benefits of your Vacuum Sealer System
Thank you for purchasing this vacuum sealer.
With this new vacuum sealer, just close the lid by pressing down on both sides. When
the lid is locked in place, press the vacuum button and let the vacuum sealer do the rest!
The machine will continue to vacuum out air and then seal the bag; release the lid by
pressing the buttons on both sides of the machine and your items are now vacuum fresh!
Your new vacuum sealer system includes the following :
lVS90 Vacuum Sealer
lEnglish User Manual
Vacuum Sealing Guidelines
Food Storage & Safety
IMPORTANT : 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.
For best result in extending the life of foods, it is important to vacuum package foods that
are fresh. Once food has begun to deteriorate, vacuum packaging may only slow the
deterioration process. Vacuum sealing cannot prevent the growth of mold. Other disease
causing microorganisms can still grow in low oxygen environments and may require
further meansures to be eliminated.
Food Preparation Hints and Tips for Air-tight Vacuum Sealing

Cooking, Thawing and Reheating – Simmering in a vacuum bag helps food retain its
flavor and it helps with the clean up as well. No dirty saucepans... When reheating foods
in the microwave using your vacuum bags, always puncture open the bag to allow hot air
to escape. You can also reheat foods in the vacuum bags by placing them in water at a
low simmer below 170°F (75°C).
IMPORTANT : Always thaw foods in either refrigerator or microwave – do not thaw
perishable foods at room temperature.
Preparation Hints for Meat and Fish :
Try pre-freezing meats and fish for 1-2 hours before vacuum pakaging. This helps retain
the juice and shape, and provides for a better seal.
If you can’t, place a folded paper towel between the food and top of the bag, but below
seal area. Leave paper towel in bag to absorb excess moisture and juices during vacuum
packaging process.
Preparation Hints for Cheeses :
Vacuum package cheese after each use. If you make your bag just a little longer than
needed, you can re-seal the bag after each use.
IMPORTANT : Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria, soft cheeses should never be
vacuum packaged.
Preparation Guidlines for Vegetables :
Blanching is a process that should be done before vacuum packaging vegetables. This
process stops the enzyme action that could lead to loss of flavor, color and texture. To
blanch vegetables, place them in Simmering water or in a microwave until they are
cooked, but still crisp. Blanching times can range from 1 to 2 minutes for leafy greens
and peas ; 3 to 4 minutes for snap peas, sliced zucchini or broccoli ; give your carrots
about 5 minutes ; and 7 to 11 minutes for corn on the cob. After blanching, immerse
vegetables in cold water to stop the cooking process.
NOTE : All vegetables (including broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale,
turnips) naturally emit gases, during storage. Therefore, after blanching, it’s best if
they’re stored in the freezer.
More on Vegetables :
Vegetables are a great candidate for portion control ; when storing vegetables, try

pre-freezing them for 1 to 2 hours, then separate them into meal portions within your
vacuum bags. After they have been vacuum packaged, return them to the freezer.
IMPORTANT : Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria, fresh mushrooms, onions & garlic
should never be vacuum packaged.
Preparation Hints for Powdery Foods :
When vacuum packaging powdery items like flour, it’s best to use their original
packaging inside of the vacuum bags. The fine powder could get sucked into the
machine and cause enough damage to shorten the life of the sealer.
Preparation Hints for Liquids :
Before you vacuum package liquid such as soup stock, pre-freeze in a casserole dish,
loaf pan or ice cube tray until solid. Remove frozen liquid from pan and vacuum package
in the vacuum bags. You can then stack in the freezer. When you’re ready to use, just cut
corner of bag and place in either a microwave dish or drop into water at a low simmer,
below 170°F (75°C).
Key Features of your New Vacuum Sealer
lOne button for VACUUM / CANCEL / SEAL ONLY functions.
lCompact and sleek design, space-saving in the kitchen.
lWide sealing line up to 3mm, prevents air leakage and keeps high vacuum degree
for a longer time.
lEasy lock and unlock system.
lEasy to use.
lKeeps food fresh up to 5X longer ; Sous Vide cooking assistant.
lSealing width : MAX 28cm.
lCan seal normal bags, such as the packaging bag for potato chips.
lLow noise.

Main parts of your New Vacuum Sealer
A
VACUUM / CANCEL / SEAL ONLY button
Press to vacuum & seal
Press again to stop
Hold pressing to seal only
B
HEATING LINE
The heating wire is covered by the high-temperature resistant tape.
Do not tear it away.
C
VACUUM CHAMBER
Make sure to place the open end of the bag down into the vacuum
chamber for successful vacuuming.
D
SEALING GASKETS
E
RUBBER SEA LING RING

How to Make Custom Sized Bags
1. Pull enough bag material to hold item to be vacuum packaged, plus 2 inches. With a
pair of scissors or sharp knife, cut desired bag length from bag roll. Make sure to cut
in a straight line. Plug in power cord.
2. Open lid. Place one end of cut bag onto sealing strip, don’t worry if you accidently
place any material onto the gasket area.
3. Close lid by pressing down on both sides. If you hear a "click" on each side, then you
have successfully locked the lid in place.
4. Now that lid has been locked, hold pressing the button until the indicator light turns
red to create a custom sized bag. The indicator light illuminates during the seal
process.
5. Once completed the indicator light will turn off; press the release buttons on both
sides of the machine, it is now safe to take out the newly created bag.
6. The custom sized bag is now ready for vacuum sealing.
CAUTION : Make sure you give the appliance time to cool down. Wait at least 20
seconds between seals. Under very heavy usage, appliance will shut off automatically to
prevent overheating. If it does, wait 25 minutes to allow appliance to cool off.
How to Vacuum Seal with the Vacuum Bags
1. Place the item(s) to be sealed into the pre-cut or custom sized bag. Leave at least 2
inches between the contents and the top of the bag to allow for bag contraction.
2. Open lid and place the open end of the bag down into the vacuum chamber.
Dimensions
340*150*67mm
Power
175W
Vacuum Degree
0.6~0.8 bar

3. Close lid by pressing down on both sides. If you hear a "click" on each side, then you
have successfully locked the lid in place.
4. To begin the vacuum process, press the button once. The unit will continue to
vacuum and then seal once air has been removed. The indicator light is green when
vacuuming, then it turns to red when sealing.
5. Once the indicator light goes off, press the release buttons on both sides of the
machine to release the bag.
6. During the vacuum process, if you press the button again, it will halt the current
operation immediately.
Care & Cleaning
1. Always unplug the unit before cleaning.
2. Do not immerse in water.
3. Do not use abrasives to clean the unit.
4. Wipe the outer surface with a soft, damp cloth and soap.
5. To clean the inside of the unit, wipe away any food or liquid with a paper towel.
6. Dry all parts thoroughly before you plug in and operate the unit again.
7. Vacuum chamber may trap liquids that were drawn from the bag ; use a mild dish
washing soap and a warm, damp cloth to wipe away any left behind liquid from the
vacuum chamber. Dry thoroughly.

Trouble Shooting
Nothing happens when I press the button:
lMake sure the power cord is correctly plugged into the electrical outlet.
lMake sure the power cord is not damaged in any way.
lMake sure the electrical outlet is operative by plugging in another appliance. If it’s
not, please check the circuit breakers or fuses in your home.
lMake sure the bag is positioned correctly down in the vacuum chamber.
lPress down on both sides of the lid and make sure it is locked in place.
lWait 25 minutes to allow appliance to cool off, and then try using again.
Air is not vacuumed from the bag:
lCheck that there are no gaps, folds, wrinkles or holes in the pre-sealed bags.
lCheck for loose, worn or cracked Upper and Lower sealing gaskets.
lFoods with high liquid contents may prevent the bag from sealing properly. Cut bag
open and wipe top inside of bag and reseal.
lCheck to see if bag is properly inserted into the vacuum chamber.
lMake sure you’ve placed the bag in the proper place. When making a bag from a
roll, make sure end of cut piece is on the sealing strip.
Bag melts:
lThe sealing strip may have been too hot during the sealing process. Allow the unit
to cool for 20 seconds between uses. If the bag continues to melt, allow unit to cool
with the lid in the upright position for 25 minutes before using.
Air has seeped back into the vacuumed bag:
lCheck the seal of the bag. There may be a hole or wrinkle that is allowing air to
reenter the bag. Carefully cut the bag open and re-seal it, or use an entirely new
bag.

lMake sure there is no moisture or liquid from the food present within the bag seal.
You may need to cut open the bag and re-seal it, or use an entirely new bag.
Partially freeze foods with excess liquids, prior to vacuum sealing.
lMake sure there are no food items with sharp edges that may have punctured the
bag. If you find a puncture hole, seal the item in an entirely new bag.
lMake sure no liquids were drawn to the sealing strip area.
lCheck for loose, worn or cracked Upper and Lower sealing gaskets.
lMoisture of foods with high liquid content will prevent the bag from sealing properly.
Cut bag open and wipe top inside of bag and reseal.
Bag will not seal:
lCheck that there aren’t any gaps, folds, wrinkles or holes in pre-sealed edges.
lMoisture of foods with high liquid content will prevent the bag from sealing properly.
Cut bag open and wipe top inside of bag and reseal.
lMake sure you’ve placed the bag in the proper place. When making a bag from a
roll, make sure end of cut piece is on the sealing strip.
lMake sure you’ve given the appliance time to cool down. Wait 20 seconds between
seals.
Service Instructions
1. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit.
Doing so will void the warranty.
2. If you have any questions or comments regarding the unit’s operation or believe any
repair is necessary, please contact our after-sales department.