GILMAN GEMINI GVS140 User manual

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MODEL NO 型號: GVS140
140W
VACUUM SEALER
真空保鮮機
A GILMAN GROUP BRAND

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Please read and retain for future reference.
• Verify that the mains voltage is the same as that indicated on the rating plate
on the appliance before use.
• Make sure that you always use a grounded wall socket to connect the appliance.
• Always remove the plug from the wall socket when the appliance is not in use.
• Remove the plug from the wall socket by pulling the plug, not the power cord.
• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord and plug do not make contact
with water.
• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord and plug do not make contact
• with hot surface, such as a hot hob or naked ame.
• Check the appliance’s power cord regularly to make sure it is not damaged.
• Do not use the appliance if the power cord is damaged. If the power cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by an electrical technician or a person with
similar qualication, in order to avoid any hazards.
• Never use the appliance in the vicinity of ammable material.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION - GENERAL
SAFETY INSTRUCTION - ELECTRICITY AND HEAT
• Use this appliance solely in accordance with these instructions.
• This appliance is for household use only, not for commercial purpose.
• Remove all packaging material from the appliance before use.
• This appliance shall not be used by children of 0 to 8-year old.
• This appliance can be used by children older than 8-year old and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge, but only if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appli-
ance.
• Cleaning and maintenance must not be done by children.
• Have any repairs carried out solely by a qualied electrician. Never try to re-
pair the appliance yourself.
• Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not immerse the main body in water.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when connected to the mains supply.
• Only use the attachments/accessories supplied with the product.

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• 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.
• Do not put too much stuff inside the bag: leave enough empty space in the
open end of the bag so that the bag can be placed in the vacuum chamber
area without creating wrinkles or ripples;
• Do not wet the open end of the bag. Wet bags will cause difculty to heat-seal
tightly. If the food has moisture or the bag is wet, you can choose the ‘Moist’
function which is designed for a longer sealing time and seals better for wet
bags.
• Clean and straighten the open end of the bag before sealing. Make sure noth-
ing is left on the open area of the bag, no wrinkle or creased lines should ap-
pear on the open panel, foreign objects or creased bag may cause difcult to
seal tightly.
• Do not leave too much air inside the bag. Press the bag to allow extra air
to escape from the bag before vacuuming it. Too much air inside the bag
increases the vacuum pump loading and may cause the motor insufcient
power to draw away all the air inside the bag.
• Do not vacuum packaging objects with sharp points like sh bones and hard
shells! Sharp points may penetrate and tear the bag! You may use a thicker
bag to cover the object before placing into the vacuum bag, or pad the edges
with paper towels to keep them from puncturing the bag.
• Make sure there is no crack or deformation or small particles resting on the
foam gas- kets around the vacuum chamber. When this happens, take it out
and wash and dry it thoroughly, or replace with a new one.
• Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum packaging for best
results.
• Store perishable foods in the freezer or refrigerator. Vacuum packing extend
the shelf life of foods.
• When vacuum packaging powdery items like our, it is best to use their origi-
nal packaging inside of the vacuum bags. The ne powder could get sucked
into the appliance and cause enough damage to shorten the life of the sealer.
NOTE:
After nished the vacuum work, please always keep the appliance cover open,
do not fasten the cover, it will deform the form “Foam Sealing Gaskets” and af-
fect the appliance function.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION - DURING OPERATION

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1. Dry button:
Press this button to choose vacuumizing pattern for dry food.
2. Moist button:
Press this button to choose vacuumizing pattern for moist food.
3. Pulse button:
This button is used when extreme control of the vacuuming process is
needed for delicate foods.
4. Seal Time + button:
Press this button to increase the sealing time, and the green light ashes.
It usually supports to seal unique thickness bags or some moist food with
a little liquid. You can choose Seal Time + button rst, then choose Moist
for vacuum sealing.
5. Seal button:
Press this button to create a seal when making bags from a roll.
6. Cancel button:
Press this button to stop the on-going process.
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PRODUCT REVIEW & FUNCTIONS

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7. Silicone Sealing Strip
8. Foam Sealing Gaskets (Upper & Lower)
9. Release Buttons (Left & Right)
Press left and right release buttons to unlock the lid.
10.Heating Bar Covered by Teon Tape
Do not tear the tape away.
11.Canister Function
This function is used when the appliance is connected to a vacuum canister.
12.Marinate Function
This function is used when user wants to marinate food packed in a vacuum
canister.
13.Air intake
Allows vacuum packaging with Canisters and Accessories.
14.Cutter Groove
15.Bag Cutter
16.Removable Drip Tray
The removable drip tray allows for easy cleaning when vacuum sealing liquids
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17.Power Cord Winding Rack
18.Rubber Feet
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
I. Making a bag from a bag roll (Need to
purchase separately Model No. GVBR28)
1. Plug the unit into a power source;
2. Use bag cutter to cut a bag from the bag rolls
to the desired length. Leave at least 2 inches
between the contents and the top of the bag to
allow for bag contraction.(Pic.1)
3. Put one end of the bag on top of the sealing
strip. (Pic.2)
4. Press the cover down on both sides using both
hands until click sound is heard from the release
buttons. (Pic.3)
5. Press Seal button to start sealing the bag.
(Pic.4). the red light indicator is on during opera-
tion, after the process is completed, the green
light indicator is on.
6. Press the release buttons to open the cover and
take the bag out of the appliance, one end of the
bag is sealed (Pic.5)
One set (total 5 pieces) of vacuum bags are
equipped in the package. One end of the bag is
already sealed. Seal the other end after placing in
the items for storage.
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II. Vacuum packaging with a bag
1. Put the foods/items inside the vacuum bag.
Use only the food grade standard vacuum bags
(Model No. GVBR28 bag roll) supplied by us
with vacuum sealer. Do Not to use other vac-
uum bags to avoid any risks and damage the
appliance.
2. Clean and straighten the open end of the bag,
make sure there is no dust, wrinkle or ripples.
3. Place the open end of the bag within the vac-
uum chamber area (about 5-10mm edge over
the lower foam sealing gasket). (Pic.6)
4. Press the cover down on both sides using both
hands until click sound is heard from the release
buttons. (Pic.7)
5. The vacuum and sealing time depends on the
type of food packed (Dry, Moist, Pulse or Seal).
6. Press Dry, Moist or Seal button to start sealing the
bag.(Pic.8). the red light indicator is on during op-
eration, after the process is completed, the green
light indicator is on.
NOTE:
This appliance provides very high vacuum press-
sure during vacuum packaging with a bag, in order
to avoid crushing of the delicate item by the high
vacuum pressure, you can press “CANCEL” button
to turn it off.
7. The vacuum packaging is done. The green
light is on. Press the release buttons on both
sides of the appliance simultaneously to open
the cover and take out the packed bag (Pic.9)
NOTE:
• For the best sealing effect, it is better to let
the appliance cool down for 20 seconds be-
fore using it again. Wipe out any excess liquid
or food residue in the vacuum chamber after
each bag packaged.
• Do not seal one bag after another continu-
ously to avoid overheat of the sealing ele-
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• Your appliance can only work on the food
grade vacuum bags.
• Cut the bag straight across with scissors to
open a sealed bag.
III. Canister Function : (Canister and hose need
to purchase separately, suitable for 5.4-5.6mm
diameter adapter)
IV. Marinate Function : (Canister and hose need
to purchase separately, suitable for 5.4-5.6mm
diameter adapter)
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1. Plug the unit into a power source;
Open the lid of the appliance. (Pic. 10)
2. Connect the vacuum sealer and canister via a
hose. You must connect one of the ends to the
canister valve and other end to the accessory
port of the appliance.(Pic.11)
3. To start the vacuum process, press the
“Canister” button. If you want to cancel the vac-
uum process, press the “Canister” button again.
(Pic.12)
4. Once the vacuum process is complete, the appli-
ance stops automatically. Disconnect thehose,
the vacuum canister food is completed.
1. Plug the unit into a power source;
Open the lid of the appliance. (Pic.10)
2. Connect the vacuum sealer and canister via
a hose. You must connect one of the ends to
the canister valve and other end to the acces
sory port of the appliance.(Pic.11)
To start the marinate process, press the
“Marinate” button. (Pic.13) When the vacuum
sealer reaches the vacuum pressure, the
machine will stop vacuumizing automatically
and then release air into the canister, this
working cycle repeats continually for
30 minutes and then stops automatically.
If you want to cancel the Marinate process,
press the “Marinate” button again. If you think

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the food is not marinated enough, you can
marinate again on this Marinate function.
3. Once the vacuum process is complete,
the appliance stops automatically.
Disconnect the hose, the vacuum canister
food is completed.
V. Cord Storage
After use, put the power cord into winding rack lo-
cated at the bottom of the appliance. Do not wrap
the cord around the appliance.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Vacuum sealer
1. Always unplug the appliance before cleaning.
2. Do not immerse in water or any other liquid.
3. Avoid using abrasive products or material to clean the appliance as they will scratch
the surface of the appliance.
4. Use mild dishwashing soap and a warm, damp cloth to wipe away food residue on the
appliance.
5. Dry thoroughly before using again.
6. Wait 25 seconds to allow appliance to cool off, and then try using again
NOTE: The Foam Sealing Gaskets around the vacuum chamber should be dried thor-
oughly before re-assembling. When re-assembling, be careful to prevent any damage,
and assemble back to the original position to ensure no vacuum leaking.
IMPORTANT: To avoid possible illness, do not reuse bags after storing raw meats, raw
sh or greasy foods. Do not reuse bags that have been microwaved or boiled.
Storing Your Vacuum Sealer:
1. Keep the appliance in a at and safe place, out of reach from children.
2. Please keep the cover lid UNLOCK when not in use and in storage to prevent distort
of foam gasket that may cause air leakage.

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Nothing happens when I try to vacuum package
1. Check power cord to see if it is rmly and correctly plugged into electrical outlet.
2. Examine power cord for any damages.
3. See if electrical outlet is operative by plugging in another appliance.
4. Make sure it is set to the correct mode. Refer to the above operating instructions.
5. Make sure the bag is placed correctly inside the vacuum chamber and beneath the
air intake.
6. Wait 25 minutes to allow appliance to cool off, and then try using again.
Air is not removed from the bag completely:
1. To seal properly, open end of bag should be resting entirely inside vacuum chamber area.
2. Check the Upper and Lower Foam Sealing Gaskets beneath the lid. Make sure no break-
ing or dis- tortion of the Upper and Lower Foam Sealing Gaskets on both the cover and
on the base around the vacuum chamber.Wipe clean and smooth them back into place.
3. Vacuum bag may have a leakage. To test, seal the bag with some air in it, submerge in
water, and apply pressure. Bubbles indicate leakage. Reseal or use another new bag.
4. Leakage along the seal which can be caused by wrinkles, debris crumbs, grease or liq-
uids. Reopen the bag, wipe the inner top of the bag and smooth it out along the sealing
strip before resealing.
The appliance does not turn to seal after vacuuming:
1. There is a vacuum pressure sensor built in this appliance. The appliance will not turn to
seal automatically if the vacuum pressure inside the bag is not able to reach to the prede-
termined vacuum pressure. Check sealing strip and the foam gasket beneath the lid for
debris and correct position.Wipe clean and smooth them back into place, and try again..
2. Make sure no breaking or distortion of thehe Upper and Lower Foam Sealing Gaskets on
both the cover and on the base around the vacuum chamber.
3. Vacuum bag may have leakage. To test, seal the bag with some air in it, submerge in
water, and apply pressure. Bubbles indicate leakage. reseal or use another new bag.
4. Leakage along the seal which can be caused by wrinkles, debris crumbs, grease or liq-
uids from the bag. Reopen the bag, wipe the inner top of the bag and smooth it out along
the sealing strip before resealing.
5. When using a bag roll, the placing directing required align with bag roll. If rotated the bag,
may not able to reach to the predetermined vacuum pressure.
Air has re-entered into the bag after being sealed.
1. Leakage along the seal which can be caused by wrinkles, debris crumbs, grease or liq-
uids. Reopen the bag, wipe the inner top of the bag and smooth it out along the sealing
strip before resealing.
2. It may be the release of natural gases or fermentation from foods (such as fresh fruits and
vegetables). Open the bag, if you think food has begun to spoil, discard it immediately.
Lack of refrigerator or uctuating temperatures in the refrigerator can cause food to spoil.
If food is not spoiled. Consume food immediately.
3. Check the bag for a puncture or hole which may have released the vacuum. Do not vac-
uum packaging hard items with sharp points (like bones or cracks of nut shell). Cushion
sharp edges in the contents of the bag with paper towels.
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