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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
C 010

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Content
Scope of delivery........................................................................................................................3
1 Safety ................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Intended use......................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Safety instructions ................................................................................................ 4
2 Description ........................................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Description of the machine ................................................................................... 7
2.2 Control panel ........................................................................................................ 9
3 Unpacking and setting up the machine........................................................................ 10
4 Switching the machine on or off ................................................................................... 12
5 Tips and tricks ................................................................................................................13
5.1 Hygiene .............................................................................................................. 13
5.2 Product ............................................................................................................... 13
5.3 Packing............................................................................................................... 13
5.4 Film pouch .......................................................................................................... 13
6 Operation......................................................................................................................... 15
6.1 Selecting function and setting values ................................................................. 15
6.2 Packing products ................................................................................................ 15
6.3 Evacuating vacuum boxes or bottles.................................................................. 18
6.4 Cancelling evacuation ........................................................................................ 20
6.5 Cancelling the packing ....................................................................................... 20
6.6 Changing favourites 1, 2 or 3 ............................................................................. 21
7 Cleaning........................................................................................................................... 22
7.1 Cleaning the machine......................................................................................... 22
7.2 Cleaning vacuum stopper for bottles .................................................................. 23
8 What to do if ... ................................................................................................................24
9 Spare parts and accessories .........................................................................................27
9.1 Changing the sealing bar.................................................................................... 28
9.2 Changing chamber lid gasket ............................................................................. 29
10 Disposal........................................................................................................................... 30
11 Technical specifications ................................................................................................ 31
12 EU Declaration of Conformity........................................................................................ 32
Keyword index..........................................................................................................................34

Scope of delivery
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Scope of delivery
1Machine
2Power cord
3Quick Start Guide
4Instruction manual
5Film pouch starter set
6Sloping insert with support angle
7Vacuum hose
8Vacuum stopper (2 items)
This instruction manual is an important part of the machine. Keep the
instruction manual near the machine for future reference and provide
it to others if you sell or loan the machine.

Safety
Intended use
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1 Safety
1.1 Intended use
• The machine is intended for domestic use.
• The machine can be used to pack and marinate products in
film pouches.
– Only suitable, pre-made film pouches may be used for the
packing and marinating of products. See Section 5.4 "FILM
POUCH"on page13
• The machine is suitable for 30 sequential packaging proced-
ures. Then let the machine cool down to room temperature.
• Bottles and vacuum boxes can be evacuated by the ma-
chine, using the vacuum hose supplied.
– Only glass bottles may be used for evacuating bottles.
– No damaged or thin-walled glass bottles may be used for
evacuating bottles.
– Only suitable vacuum boxes may be used for evacuating
vacuum boxes.
• Food that contains carbon dioxide may not be evacuated.
• Powder-forming products may not be evacuated.
• No liquids may be sucked in via the suction opening or the
vacuum hose.
• Living creatures may not be packed.
• Electronic devices may not be packed.
• The machine is not suitable for use in outdoor areas.
1.2 Safety instructions
The machine incorporates state-of-the-art standards. Neverthe-
less, potential hazards for persons, the machine and other ma-
terial assets cannot be entirely excluded.
• If the machine is damaged or dropped it must not be
switched on.
• Repairs may only be performed by the manufacturer or a
service centre that has been authorised by the manufacturer.
• Do not pack or marinate any highly flammable, combustible
or explosion-prone products using the machine.
• Do not pack any dust-forming or powder-forming products
with the machine.

Safety
Safety instructions
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Protection from electric shock
• Do not touch damaged power cords or damaged mains
plugs. Replace the power cord immediately.
• The mains voltage of the machine must match the mains
voltage of the mains electricity. Compare the mains voltage
on the type plate of the machine with the mains voltage of
the mains electricity before inserting the mains plug of the
machine into the socket.
• There are live components inside the machine. Do not open
the housing.
• Do not immerse the machine in water or other liquids.
• The machine may only be operated when the electrical fuse
cover is attached.
Children at home and persons with disabilities
• Children under eight years of age are not allowed to use the
machine.
• The machine can be used by children 8 years old and above,
and also by persons with reduced physical, sensory or men-
tal capacities or insufficient experience and knowledge, if
they are supervised or instructed in the safe use of the ma-
chine and understand the resulting risks.
• Children are not allowed to play with the machine.
• Cleaning and user servicing must not be performed by chil-
dren without supervision.
• The sealing bar reaches a temperature of approx. 140°C
(284°F) during operation. The seal seam of the sealed film
pouch is also hot just after sealing. Children must not touch
the machine while the sealing bar and the seal seam are hot.
• Risk of suffocation! The thin film of the packaging material
can adhere to the mouth and nose and interfere with breath-
ing. Keep the packaging material away from babies and
small children. Do not use the packaging material in cribs,
beds, carrying bags or playpens. Packaging material is not a
toy.
Protection from burns

Safety
Safety instructions
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• The sealing bar reaches a temperature of approx. 140°C
(284°F) during operation. The seal seam of the sealed film
pouch is also hot just after sealing. Do not touch the sealing
bar or the seal seam.
Eye injuries
• A damaged or scratched chamber lid can implode and
splinter. If the chamber lid is damaged, do not switch the ma-
chine on. Replace the chamber lid.
• Do not scratch the chamber lid.
• Do not use the chamber lid as a storage, working or cutting
surface.
Hygiene
• Insufficient hygiene when dealing with the product and the
machine can contaminate the product and the pack. Regu-
larly clean the machine, the work equipment, the work envir-
onment and your hands before and after every use. In this
way undesired transmission of contaminants to objects and
the product can be avoided.
Protection from other injuries
• If body parts are sucked with the vacuum hose this can
cause injuries.
During operation
• Do not leave the machine unsupervised during operation.

Description
Description of the machine
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2 Description
2.1 Description of the machine
1Chamber lid
2Vacuum hose for the evacuation of vacuum boxes and bottles
3Suction opening
4Sloping insert with support angle
5Sealing bar
6Rotary knob
7Control panel
8Handle

Description
Description of the machine
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1Handle
2Mains switch
3Fuse with cover
4Cord storage compartment for the power cord
5Connection for the power cord
6Type plate

Description
Control panel
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2.2 Control panel
Function Description
1Stand-by The control light illuminates after a prolonged period of machine
stoppage, and it signals that the machine is operational.
2Low vacuum This function can be used to evacuate soft and pressure-sensitive
products, e.g. cooked noodles, pastries and fruit.
3Maximum vacuum This function can be used to evacuate products that are less
pressure-sensitive, such as meat, sausages and root vegetables.
4Sous-vide This function can be used to produce packs for the sous-vide
cooking method.
1: for firm products, e.g. meat and root vegetables
2: for soft products, e.g. fish and melon or squash
3: for particularly soft products, e.g. delicate vegetables
5Adjustable vacuum This function can be used to evacuate products with a vacuum of
40% to 100%.
The higher the set value, the higher the vacuum.
If the set vacuum cannot be reached, the machine automatically
selects the optimum vacuum. See Section 5.2 "PRODUCT"on
page13The message "OPT" appears on the display.
6Favourites This function can be used to save up to three memory spaces,
each with an individually selected vacuum. The saved value is
shown on the display.
If the set vacuum cannot be reached, the machine automatically
selects the optimum vacuum. See Section 5.2 "PRODUCT"on
page13The message "OPT" appears on the display.
7Marinating This function can be used to accelerate the marinating of food.
The marinating time can be set between 10 minutes and 30
minutes.
8External vacuum This function can be used to evacuate vacuum boxes or bottles
with a vacuum stopper using the vacuum hose.

Unpacking and setting up the machine
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3 Unpacking and setting up the machine
1. Lift the machine out of the box and place it on a clean and even
work surface.
1.1 Ensure that there is enough free space above the machine to
be able to open the chamber lid.
1.2 The distance from all side panels must be at least 10 cm.
2. Check whether the delivery is complete.
3. Remove all the protective film.
4. Check whether the machine is damaged. If the machine is dam-
aged, inform the manufacturer and send the machine back to
them.
5. Clean the machine. See Section 7 "CLEANING"on page22
6. Insert the power cord into the machine.
7. Plug the mains plug into the socket.

Unpacking and setting up the machine
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8. Insert the sloping insert and the support angle for supporting
the film pouch in the chamber.

Switching the machine on or off
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4 Switching the machine on or off
1. Switch the machine on or off using the mains switch.
üWhen the machine is switched on two clicking sounds are
emitted one after the other.

Tips and tricks
Hygiene
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5 Tips and tricks
5.1 Hygiene
• A clean and hygienic work environment is the basis for high-quality
packed food. For this reason, it is very important to regularly clean
the machine, the work environment and your hands before and
after each use and to keep them hygienically clean.
• Do not use the film pouch multiple times.
• Only touch the outside of the film pouch with clean hands. This
way you avoid unwanted transmission of contaminants to the film
pouch or the product and unpleasant smells in the refrigerator.
5.2 Product
• Only fresh and cooled foods can be stored for longer. Only there-
fore pack fresh food. Do not interrupt the cold chain.
• Pack food immediately and do not store it prior to packing.
• A higher vacuum can be achieved for cooled food. Pack food that
is cooled as much as possible.
• A higher vacuum can increase the shelf life of food.
• Liquids can be handled more easily when being packed, if they are
frozen in advance.
• Let pre-cooked food cool down to a temperature of no more than
approx. 20 °C before packing it.
• Treat foods that have a tendency to ferment before packing them,
e.g. by blanching, frying, etc.
5.3 Packing
• In order to prevent the sealing area of the film pouch becoming
contaminated during filling, the edges of the film pouch should be
turned outwards. This means that the edges of the film pouch stay
clean, and the film pouch is therefore sealed securely.
5.4 Film pouch
Depending on the application, the film pouch must satisfy various de-
mands.
• The film pouch must be suitable for the packing of food. The film
pouch must not transfer any of its components onto the food.
• The film pouch must be sealable. In order to seal the opening of
the film pouch, it must melt and bind when exposed to heat. The
material and seal seam of the film pouch must be sufficiently firm,
that the pack is airtight after sealing.
• The film pouch must be impermeable to oils, fats, alkaline solu-
tions and aromas. In addition, the film pouch must have high tear
and puncture resistance.

Tips and tricks
Film pouch
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• The film pouch must have a barrier effect.
• The film pouch must be heat-resistant. If the packaged food is im-
mersed in hot water, such as in sous-vide cooking, the film pouch
must be able to withstand this temperature.
• The film pouch must be frost-resistant.
For optimum packaging results, the use of MULTIVAC film pouches is
recommended.

Operation
Selecting function and setting values
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6 Operation
6.1 Selecting function and setting values
A function can be selected by turning the rotary knob.
The selected function is immediately active and is performed by the
machine as soon as the chamber lid is closed.
Pressing the rotary knob switches to the respective sub-menu.
A value can be selected or set in the sub-menu by turning the rotary
knob.
Pressing the rotary knob again exits the sub-menu. The selected or
set value is then active and is performed by the machine as soon as
the chamber lid is closed.
6.2 Packing products
1. Fill an unused film pouch. Ensure that the sealing area of the
film pouch remains clean on the inside and outside.

Operation
Packing products
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2. Open the chamber lid.
3. Place the film pouch in the chamber.
3.1 Place the opening of the film pouch centrally on the sealing bar
and smooth it flat.
üThe opening of the film pouch should be inside the chamber.
üThe film pouch should not protrude beyond the ends of the
sealing bar.
4. To avoid the film pouch slipping, adjust the support angle to the
length of the film pouch.

Operation
Packing products
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5. Select the function required.
6. Close the chamber lid, firmly press it closed and hold pressed
for 2 to 3 seconds.
üThe packaging procedure starts and runs automatically.
üThe packaging procedure takes up to 90 seconds.
7. Open the chamber lid.

Operation
Evacuating vacuum boxes or bottles
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8. Remove the pack from the chamber and detach the excess
length of the film pouch.
9. If no further products are to be packaged, switch the machine
off.
6.3 Evacuating vacuum boxes or bottles
1. Open the chamber lid.

Operation
Evacuating vacuum boxes or bottles
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2. Plug the vacuum hose into the suction opening.
3. If a bottle is to be evacuated, clean the vacuum stopper and in-
sert it into the bottle.
4. Select the External vacuum function.
5. Insert the other end of the vacuum hose onto the vacuum stop-
per or the valve of the vacuum box and hold firmly during the
evacuation process. Do not evacuate any bottles or vacuum
boxes that have contents containing carbon dioxide.

Operation
Cancelling evacuation
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6. Press the <rotary knob>.
üThe evacuation starts. The pressure in the bottle or the va-
cuum box is shown on the display.
üThe machine stops when the optimum vacuum has been
achieved.
7. If no further bottles or vacuum boxes are to be evacuated,
switch the machine off.
Info
• Store the evacuated bottle upright.
• To ventilate the bottle, kink the valve in the vacuum stopper.
6.4 Cancelling evacuation
Info
The evacuation can be cancelled, e.g. if bubbles form in the film
pouch during the evacuation. To ensure that the film pouch is se-
curely sealed, it can take several seconds before the evacuation
stops.
1. Press the rotary knob during the evacuation.
üThe evacuation is cancelled.
üThe pack is sealed.
6.5 Cancelling the packing
1. Press and hold the <rotary knob> for more than 2 seconds dur-
ing packing.