NutriChief PKVS18BK User manual

Automatic Food Vacuum Sealer
Electric Air Sealing Preserver System
USER’S MANUAL
MODEL: PKVS18BK / PKVS18SL

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SAFEGUARDS & TIPS
Please read and follow the safety instruction carefully before you use the Automatic Food Vacuum Sealer-
Electric Air Sealing Preserver System
1. Please check if the local power supply voltage matches the voltage indicated on this appliance before
use.
2. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged power cord or plug. Do not operate the appliance if there’s
any malfunctions or damage of the product. if the cord or the appliance is damaged ,it must be returned to
an authorized service center.
3. To disconnect the power, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Do not disconnect by pulling
on the power cord.
4. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, or it’s service agent or similarly
qualied person in order to avoid a hazard.
5. Do not use an extension cord with the appliance.
6. When the appliance is not in use or need to be clean, please unplug cord from the power outlet rst.
7. Do not use the appliance on wet or hot surfaces, or near a power source.
8. Do not immerse any part of the appliance, power cord or plug in water or other liquid.
9. Use only accessories or attachments recommended by the manufacture.
10. Use the appliance only for it’s intended use. Don’t use the product outside the work area.
11. Close supervision is required when children use the appliance. Do not play with the appliance as a toy.
12. Intervals for 40 seconds is recommended every time after seal.
STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS

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A. Locking Hook Press the cover down until it clicks to lock the bag into place.
B. Vacuum Chamber The bag must be placed within the vacuum chamber for the vacuum.
C. Lower gasket Air proof the vacuum area and prevent leaking for the vacuum
D. Rubber Lip make seal at
E. Sealing Bar 3mm width sealing bar make good seal
F. Vacuum nozzle When pumping external vacuum canister, wine stopper or other accessories, insert the
hose into the nozzle. Do not block the the nozzle when use
G. Release button Press the release buttons at two sides, then open the appliance and take out the
sealed food
H. Canister button: Press this button, the appliance begins to vacuum package the canister until the pro-
cess is completed. ( Note: This function is used together with the Emiliya canister )
1. ”Vac/Seal”button: Press this bottom to vacuum and seal bag (intervals for 40 seconds is recommended
each time)
2. ”Seal”button( with LED): Press this button to seal bag (intervals for 40 seconds is recommended each
time)
3. ”Food”button: it has two setting mode( Dry and Moist). The default mode is Dry, when you press the
button, it change to Moist model.
You can choose the model according to the food type.
4. ”Mode” button: it has two setting mode( Normal and Gentle). The default mode is Normal. When the
food is crumbly, you can press the button, then the vacuum mode is changed to Gentle. You can manually
control the degree of vacuum by pressing “Seal” button at any time, the food will be sealed automatically.
(Note: if the power is interrupted,
this setting will return to a preset standard mode).
5. ”Stop” button: allow user to stop working anytime

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OPERATING INSTRUCTION
Put the opening of the bag in the
vacuum chamber. Ensure the bag
does not cover the vacuum nozzle
Press the cover down, click
sound indicate the locking
hooks locks correctly, then
the next step is the vacuum
or seal process.
Press “Release Buttons”to open
the appliance and take out the
sealed food
SEAL VACUUM BAGS AND VACUUM CANISTER
SEAL PLASTIC BAGS
• Plug the appliance in and switch it on.
• Insert the opening of the bag into the vacuum chamber as the above pictures.
• Press down the latches of two sides at the same time until two click sounds heard.
• Press the “Seal”button and you will nd the LED will light, When the Led light disappears ,the seal is
done.
• Press “Release Button”4 to open the appliance, then take out the sealed bag
PRESERVATION WITH VACUUM BAG
• Plug the appliance in and switch it on.
• Put the items that you want to preserve inside the bag.
• Clean and straighten the opening of the bag ,make sure there are no wrinkle on the opening.
• Insert the opening of the bag into the vacuum chamber as the above pictures
• Press down the latches of two sides at the same time until two click sounds heard.
• Press the “Vacuum/Seal” button and the LED will light, then the bag will be automatically vacuumed
and sealed. When the LED light disappears ,the process is completed.
• Press the release buttons at two sides, then take out the sealed items.
Note: If the food is wet, please choose Moist mode.

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PRESERVATION WITH VACUUM CANISTERS
Put the items inside the canister and cover it with lid, insert one end of the hose into the Suck Air Hole on
the appliance, then insert the other end into the hole on the top of the canister lid. Press "Canister" but-
ton, it begins to draw the air from the canister and create a tight seal. You can press”Stop” button to stop
working anytime. When the vacuum process is completed,the appliance will automatically stop.
Unplug one end of the hose from the canister rst, then unplug the other end from the appliance. When
the stored items expires or need to be removed from the canister, please press down the button in the
center of the canister lid to deate air, then open the canister in a few seconds
TIPS ON USING CANISTER : Please remove the lid before you put the canister in microwave oven. Place
the canister in refrigerator for better preservation.
HELPFUL HINTS
1. Do not overfull the bags, leave enough length at the opening of the bag so that it can be placed in the
vacuum chamber easily.
2. Ensure that the opening the bag is not wet. A wet bag may be difcult to melt and seal tightly.
3.Vacuum seal can not completely replace the refrigeration and freeze, Perishable foods still need to be
refrigerated or frozen.
4. Make the opening of plastic bags clean and at, no foreign objects or folds allowed, otherwise it will
cause difculty or leak during seal.
5. To prevent wrinkles in a seal when vacuum sealing bulky items, gently stretch bag at while inserting
into the vacuum chamber and hold it until the pump begins to work.
6. When you are vacuum sealing items with sharp edges(dry spaghetti, silverware etc.), protect the bag
from punctures by wrapping item in soft cushioning material, such as tissue paper, you may need a canis-
ter or container instead of a bag.
7. When using accessories, remember to leave 2.5CM(1-inch) of space at top of canister or container.
8. Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum sealing for the best results.
9. Intervals for 40 seconds after seal or vacuum is recommended.
10. If you are unsure whether your bag was sealed properly, just reseal the bag.
11. For best results, please use Emiliya brand Bags, Canisters, Containers and Accessories.
TIPS ON VACUUM SEALING WITH ACCESSORIES
Please pay attention to the following points before using Emiliya accessories including canister, container
and wine stopper etc.
1. Make sure to leave at least 2.5cm( 1 inch) space between objects and edge.
2. Wipe the edge of the jar, container or bottle to make sure it is clean and dry.
3. Put the lid on the canister or container, or insert the wine stopper into the bottle.
4. Turn the knob to vacuum the canister / container with a large knob on the lid, when the process is com-
pleted, turn the knob off, then remove the hose.
CARE AND CLEANING
1. Always unplug the unit before cleaning.
2. Don’t immerse the appliance in water on other liquid for cleaning.
3. Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean, because it is easy to scratch the surface of the appliance.
4. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth or sponge with mild soap if necessary.
5. To clean the vacuum chamber ,wipe away any food or liquid with a tissue paper.
6. Dry thoroughly before using again.
7. Clean the liquid box termly as the picture below.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Nothing happens when you try to vacuum package:
1. Check if the power cord is tightly plugged into electrical outlet.
2. Check if the power cord is damaged.
3. Check if electrical outlet is working by plugging in another appliance.
4. Make sure the latches is in the locked position.
5. Make sure bag is placed correctly inside Vacuum Chamber.
6. Allow the appliance to cool for 40 seconds before using it again
Note: To prevent overheating of the appliance, allow the appliance to cool for 40 seconds before using it
again, and keep the cover open
AIR IS STILL IN THE BAG AFTER
1.Make sure the opening of the bag is placed entirely inside Vacuum Chamber.
2. AIR IS STILL IN THE BAG AFTER VACUUM:
Examine the bag if it leaks. Seal bag with air, then immerse it in water and apply pressure ,Bubbles indi-
cate a leak, use a new bag if bubbles appear.
3. If you use a Bag with customized s Emiliya ize, check the seal of bag. A wrinkle in the bag along the seal
may cause leakage and allow air to re-enter,just cut bag and reseal.
4.Do not attempt to make your own side seams for an Emiliya Bag, the bags are manufactured with spe-
cial side seams, which are sealed all the way to the outer edge. Making your own side seams may cause
leakage and allow air to re-enter.
HAS RE-ENTERED
1. Examine seal of bag. A wrinkle along the seal may cause leakage and allow air to enter, Simply cut bag
and reseal.
2. Sometimes moisture or food material (such as juices, grease, crumbs, powders, etc.) along seal pre-
vents bag from sealing properly. Cut bag, wipe top inside of bag and reseal.
3. If you vacuum package sharp food items ,bag may have been punctured, use a new bag if there is a
hole. Cover sharp food items with a soft cushioning material, such as a tissue paper, and reseal.
4. If there’s air still in the bag, fermentation or the release of natural gases from inside the foods may have
occurred, when this happens ,food may have begun to spoil and should be discarded.
THE BAG MELTS:
If the bag melts, rubber lip may have become too hot, always wait at least 5 minutes for appliance to cool
down before you vacuum package another item.

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Features:
• Automatic Vacuum Air Sealing Made Easy
• Save Time & Money with Smart Meal Prep
• Lab Tested to Effectively Increase Food Shelf Life
• Hassle-Free Operation & Simple Electric Plug-in Design
• Selectable Sealing Modes: Seals ‘Dry’ and ‘Moist’ Food
• Used for Dieting by Pre-Determining Food Portions
• Creates Strong, Air-Tight Bags via Heat-Sealing
• Re-Usable & Waterproof Air-Sealing Bags
• High-Power Suction Element
• Top Panel Control Center
• Soft Touch Digital Button Controls
• Stain-Resistant & Easy-to-Clean Housing
• Safe Placement on Any Kitchen Table/Countertop
• LED Indicator Lights
*Can Also be Used for Preserving/Waterproong Non-Food Items
What’s in the Box:
• Vacuum Sealer
• Wine Stopper Cork
• Air Suction Hose
• (5) Medium Vacuum Bags (7.8’’ x 11.8’’)
• (1) Extra Long Vacuum Bag Roll (7.8’’ x 79.0’’)
Technical Specs:
• High-Power Suction Element: 110 Watt
• Vacuum/Suction Strength: 12L/min
• Sealable Bags: Environment Friendly Polyamide
• Withstands Food Temperature of 212 ℉ Max.
• Construction Material: Engineered ABS
• Power Cord Length: 3.3’ ft.
• Power: 120V
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 14.1’’ x 6.0’’ x 3.0’’
• Weight: 2.93 lbs.