Pro-Line Boats VS-I30 User manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3
• All components need to be installed in accordance with the
user manual instructions for correct performance of unit.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION OF THE UNIT
• 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.
• Remove and safely discard any packaging material and
promotional labels before using the Vacuum Sealer for the
first time.
• Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in
any manner.
• If the cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• Do not pull or carry the Vacuum Sealer by the cord.
• This appliance should be used in conjunction with a safety
switch.
• To protect against risk of fire, electric shock and personal
injury, do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or
other liquid.
• Fully unwind the power cord before use. Connect only to
220V/240V power outlet.
• Position the appliance at a minimum distance of 20cm away
from walls, curtains and other heat or steam sensitive
materials and provide adequate space above and on all sides
for air circulation.
• Switch unit off and unplug from wall outlet when not in use
and before cleaning.
• Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer as it may lead to fire, electric shock or injury.
• Operate unit on a stable level flat surface, keep away from
moving parts. Ensure surface is clean and free from water etc.
• Do not place the unit near the edge of a bench or table during
operation.
• Do not place the unit near an oven, heater, direct sunlight or
any other heat source.
• If an extension cord is used with this unit, the extension cord
must have a rating equal to the rating of this appliance.
• When disconnecting cord, to avoid injury, unplug by grasping
the plug and not the cord and ensure your hands are dry.
OPERATION CONDITIONS & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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• Appliance does not require or use any lubricants, such as
lubricating oils or water.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.
• Clean the Vacuum Sealer Lower and Upper Gaskets, Vacuum
Chamber regularly. Also ensure these parts are cleaned
immediately after handling raw meat, poultry or fish.
• Do not reuse the Vacuum Sealer bags after using with raw
meat, fish or poultry or after the bag has been heated, i.e.
microwave or simmer.
• Keep the Vacuum Sealer bags away from babies and children
to eliminate a choking and suffocation hazard.
• Do not leave the Vacuum Sealer unattended when in use.
• Keep the appliance clean. Follow the cleaning instructions
provided in this Instruction book.
• Before cleaning, always turn the
appliance OFF, switch off at the
power outlet, unplug at the power
outlet and remove the power cord,
if detachable, from the appliance
and allow all parts to cool.
• After use of the Food Vacuum, leave machine cover open for
unit to cool down before closing cover.
• Use only Vacuum Sealer bags/rolls or specially designed
vacuum bags with this appliance.
IMPORTANT: Do not store or leave appliance for extended
periods with the cover closed and locked into position. It will
cause the gaskets and sealing profile to become compressed and
compromise the sealing ability of the unit. To store the unit start
with the cover in the open position, pull the cover lock handle
down and then close the cover. This will prevent the cover from
locking into place and enable it to be stored.
WARNING: BURN HAZARD. Sealing profile will be hot after use, allow
profile to cool before touching.
System Specifications Pro-line Industrial Vacuum Sealer
Model Code VS-I30 VS-I40
Product Dimensions 423 (L) X 285 (W) X 160 (H) mm 515 (L) X 285 (W) X 160 (H) mm
Product Weight 4.65KG 5.9KG
Power 220-240V ~ 50Hz, 180W 220-240V ~ 50Hz, 200W
Noise <78 dB (distance 1.0M) <78 dB (distance 1.0M)
Max vacuum pressure -0.95 Bar Max. -0.95 Bar Max.
Air extraction volume 25 Litres / MIN 25 Litres / MIN

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VS-I30 CONTROL PANEL
1. Canister
2. Marinate
3. Sealing Time
4. Manual Seal
5. Pulse
6. Vacuum & Seal / Cancel
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Ref Description
1. Canister
To vacuum canisters. See ‘Storing Food in Canisters’ section.
2. Marinate
To marinate using the Marinate Bowl. See ‘Marinating Food with
Marinate Bowl’ section.
3. Sealing Time
Extended: For very moist/wet items - extended heat sealing time
Moist: For moist items with little liquid - longer heat sealing time
Dry: For dry items without moisture - shorter heat sealing time
Default setting is Dry
4. Manual Seal
For sealing the open end of a bag without vacuuming - useful for
making a bag from a roll.
Ref Description
5. Pulse
Press and hold and the unit will start vacuuming; release the button
and the vacuuming stops.
Used when better control of the vacuum process is required to prevent
the crushing of delicate foods and avoid very wet items drawing
moisture into the machine.
6. Vacuum & Seal / Cancel Button
In stand-by mode, pressing the Vacuum & Seal button starts the
automatic vacuum operation then automatically seals the bag when
vacuum is complete.
Pressing the Cancel button stops the vacuuming or sealing function.
VS-I30 CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION

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VS-I40 CONTROL PANEL
1. Canister
2. Marinate
3. Sealing Time
Extended (double seal)
Moist (single seal)
Dry (single seal)
4. Vacuum Pressure
Gentle
Normal
5. Progress Indicator
6. Vacuum & Seal / Cancel
7. Pulse
8. Manual Seal
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VS-I40 CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION
Ref Description
1. Canister
To vacuum canisters. See ‘Storing Food in Canisters’ section.
2. Marinate
To marinate using the Marinate Bowl. See ‘Marinating Food with
Marinate Bowl’ section.
3. Sealing Time
Extended: For very moist/wet items - extended heat sealing time
with double seal.
Moist: For moist items with little liquid - longer heat sealing time
with single seal.
Dry: For dry items without moisture - shorter heat sealing time
with single seal.
Default setting is Dry
4. Vacuum Pressure
Gentle: For soft and crushable items where less vacuum pressure
is desired.
Normal: For regular items requiring normal vacuum pressure.
Default setting is Normal
Ref Description
5. Progress Indicator
Displays the progress of the seal and vacuuming process.
6. Vacuum & Seal / Cancel Button
In stand-by mode, pressing the Vacuum & Seal button starts the
automatic vacuum operation then automatically seals the bag when
vacuum is complete.
Pressing the Cancel button stops the vacuuming or sealing function.
7. Pulse
Press and hold and the unit will start vacuuming; release the button
and the vacuuming stops.
Used when better control of the vacuum process is required to prevent
the crushing of delicate foods and avoid very wet items drawing
moisture into the machine.
8. Manual Seal
For sealing the open end of a bag without vacuuming - useful for
making a bag from a roll.
When the Vac & Seal function is in operation, this button stops the
vacuum pump and immediately starts to seal the bag.

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Note: Refer to the Figures on the next page.
1. Prepare a bag to be vacuum sealed.
Note: Do not overload the bag. Always allow enough space at
the open end of the bag to be properly placed into the Vacuum
Chamber.
2. Open the unit and insert open end of the filled bag into the
Vacuum Chamber over the Sealing Profile. Ensure the Air
Intake is not covered by the bag.
See Fig 1
Note:
Ensure no items or food is covering the Sealing Profile and
make sure bag has no wrinkles or ripples that will inhibit the seal.
Note: The Vacuum Chamber draws air out of the bag and catches
any liquid overflow in the Drip Tray. Lower Gasket, Drip Tray and
Vacuum Chamber should be cleaned regularly. Always ensure
these parts are cleaned immediately after handling raw meat,
poultry or fish.
3. Close and pull the Cover Lock Handle down to lock the lid.
See Fig 2
4. Check the LED indicator light of the Sealing Time to confirm
that the moisture (Extended/Moist/Dry) is set according to
the type of food to be packaged. The VS-I40 Vacuum Sealer
has an additional vacuum pressure setting (General/Normal)
that should also be set now according to the type of food to be
packaged.
5. Press the Vacuum & Seal button. The unit will start to vacuum
and will seal the bag automatically. Wait for indicator lights to
switch off before opening cover.
See Fig 3 and 4
Note:
Vacuuming can be cancelled at anytime by pressing the
Manual Seal button, the pump will stop and sealing will begin.
6. Refrigerate or freeze sealed food bag if needed.
7. Before repeating with a new bag and food item, always wipe
away any excess liquid or food residue in the vacuum chamber.
IMPORTANT: Do not store or leave appliance for extended
periods with the cover closed and locked into position. It will
cause the gaskets and sealing profile to become compressed and
compromise the sealing ability of the unit. To store the unit start
with the cover in the open position, pull the cover lock handle
down and then close the cover. This will prevent the cover from
locking into place and enable it to be stored.
Note: Sealing button will not work if activated within 15 seconds of
a previous activation.
STORING FOOD IN VACUUM BAGS

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1. Place the food and marinade into the Marinate bowl.
2. Secure the lid onto the Marinate Bowl.
Note: Leave at least 2cm from the top
3. Turn marinate bowl lid dial arrow to SEAL.
4. Connect one end of the Vacuum Seal Hose to the Vacuum Seal
Hose Port and the other end to the Marinate Bowl Lid. Ensure
both connections are pushed in tightly.
5. Press the Marinate Button on the control panel to begin
vacuum process.
Note: The default vacuum speed is Normal.
6. The pump will cycle applying vacuum and then turn off. After a
few minutes it will release and allow air to enter the container,
the pump will then come on and apply vacuum again. This
cycle will repeat throughout the marinating process.
7. When the Marinate indicator light turns off, the process is
complete.
8. Remove Vacuum Seal Hose connection to the Marinate Bowl.
9. To open the Marinate bowl turn the lid dial arrow to OPEN.
Wait several seconds for the lid to be released before
removing.
Note: Marinate bowl not to be used in microwave, freezer or oven.
MARINATING MEAT WITH MARINATE BOWL USING PULSE VACUUM FUNCTION
1. Press and hold the Pulse button to start vacuuming, releasing
the button will stop the vacuum function.
Continue as needed - observing carefully to ensure delicate
food is not being crushed and to avoid very wet items drawing
moisture into the machine.
2. Once the desired pressure is achieved, press the Manual Seal
button to seal the bag.
Marinate bowl sold separately, available at: www.prolineaustralia.com.au/accessories

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1. Do not overload the bag; leave enough space at the open end of the
bag so that the bag can be easily placed over the Sealing Profile and
in the Vacuum Chamber.
2. To avoid overfilling, always leave at least 5cm of bag material
between bag contents and top of bag. Then leave at least one
additional 2cm of bag material for each time you plan to reuse bag.
3. Clean and straighten the open end of the bag before sealing. Make
sure nothing is left on the open area of the bag and the bag has no
wrinkles or creased lines. Foreign objects or a creased bag may
cause difficulty in sealing the bag tightly.
4. Do not vacuum package objects with sharp points like fish bones and
hard shells! Sharp points may penetrate and tear the bag! You may
want to cover the sharp points with an additional piece of film, or use
a canister instead of a bag.
5. Allow the appliance to cool down for one minute between each
sealing operation.
6. Clean the Vacuum Chamber and Gaskets after each vacuuming
operation.
7. When using a canister, remember to leave 2cm from canister cover
rim, and make sure the upper lid is already locked before vacuuming.
IMPORTANT: Do not reuse the Vacuum Sealer bags after using with raw
meat, fish or poultry or after the bag has been heated, i.e. microwave
or simmer.
The Vacuum Sealer will change the way you purchase and
store food. The Vacuum Sealer removes air from the specially
designed Vacuum Sealer bags and canisters to create a
commercial quality vacuum.
The ease and convenience of preserving and extending the
freshness of your food with the Vacuum Sealer will become an
indispensable part of your food preparation.
The Vacuum Sealer removes air from specially designed bags
and canisters to extend food freshness up to 5 times longer than
conventional storage methods.
Oxygen and moisture in air causes food to degrade over time, by
removing the air before sealing items airtight the Vacuum Sealer
extends the life of food naturally.
Vacuum Sealing is not intended to replace the refrigeration or
freezing of foods, food should still be refrigerated or frozen if
normally required.
IMPORTANT: It is best to Vacuum Seal fresh food, Vacuum
Sealing will not restore or revive food past its prime. Do not
consume food that has gone bad.
HINTS FOR BEST VACUUMING PERFORMANCE FOOD STORAGE/PRESERVATION GUIDELINES

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Freezer Conventional
Storage
Pro-line
Vacuum Sealer
Beef, Pork or Lamb 6 months 2-3 years
Minced Meat 4 months 1 year
Poultry 6 months 2-3 years
Fish 6 months 2 years
Soups, Stews, Sauces 3-6 months 1-2 years
Vegetables 8 months 2-3 years
Berries 1-2 months 6-8 months
Fridge Conventional
Storage
Pro-line
Vacuum Sealer
Semi Hard Cheeses
(Swiss, Cheddar) 1-2 weeks 4-8 months
Hard Cheeses (Parmesan) 1-2 weeks 4-8 months
Lettuce, Spinach 3-6 days 2 weeks
Avocado (cut) 1-2 days 5-6 days
Blueberries 3-6 days 2 weeks
Other berries (Blackberries,
Strawberries, Raspberries) 1-3 days 1 week
Pantry Conventional
Storage
Pro-line
Vacuum Sealer
Nuts 6 months 2 years
Coffee Beans 6 months 1 year
Rice 6 months 2 years
Flour 6 months 1-2 years
Sugar 6 months 1-2 years
Chips 1-2 weeks 3-6 weeks
Cookies, Crackers 1-2 weeks 3-6 weeks
FOOD PRESERVATION CHART
Note: Storage preservation chart are estimates only and should be
used as a guide only. The storage life will depend on the original
quality of the foods and the integrity of the packages seal.

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• Before Vacuum Sealing, it is necessary to clean your hands,
and all utensils and surfaces to be used for cutting and
Vacuum Sealing foods.
• Refrigerate or freeze perishable foods immediately, if they
have been vacuum sealed do not leave them sitting at room
temperature.
Note: It may be harmful if you consume foods which have been left
out at room temperature.
• Store dry foods such as nuts, biscuits or cereals, in a cool,
dark dry place.
• Vacuum Sealed bags prevent freezer burn. Foods that thaw
easily should be placed at the back of the freezer where the
temperature is more constant. When thawing foods it is best
to thaw foods in the refrigerator. Never thaw meats, poultry,
fish or dairy at room temperature or in hot water. If thawing
food by microwave, foods should be cooked immediately after
processing to prevent bacteria growth.
• VACUUM SEALER Vacuum Bags and Rolls are MICROWAVE
safe, to microwave cut off one corner of the bag so that steam
can escape and place in microwave.
• VACUUM SEALER Vacuum Bags and Rolls are SIMMER/BOIL
safe. Place bag into pot of boiling water with the top of the bag
above the water for easy removal.
Note: Bags or rolls are not reusable if they have been microwaved
or simmered/boiled.
• To Freeze SOUPS and SAUCES pour liquid into a bag, allowing
at least 8cm of space at the top of the bag (this allows space
for expansion of liquid when frozen and sealing space for
the bag). Do not seal at this point. Place the filled liquid bag
upright into a freezer, when liquid is frozen, remove bag from
freezer and Vacuum Seal.
• Vacuum Sealing FRUITS, for best results pre-freeze cut soft
fruit prior to vacuum sealing. This helps prevent the fruit from
being crushed during the vacuum process.
• VEGETABLES, for best results blanch vegetables in hot water
otherwise they may turn black. Blanch so that vegetables are
still crunchy, then transfer immediately into icy cold water to
cool. Drain and separate into convenient portions then vacuum
seal in bags.
• Vacuum Sealing POULTRY and whole FISH, for best results
wash poultry and pat dry with a paper towel. Then place foods
between two paper towels inside bag before Vacuum Sealing.
The paper towels helps to absorb excess moisture and juices.
• Vacuum Sealing red MEATS and fish fillets, for best results pat
dry with a paper towel. Then place foods between two paper
towels inside bag before Vacuum Sealing. The paper towels
helps to absorb excess moisture and juices.
HINTS & TIPS

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Note: Vacuum Sealing may cause meat to darken. This is due to the
removal of oxygen and does not indicate spoilage.
• The Vacuum Sealer Home Vacuum Sealer can also protect
NON-FOOD ITEMS from oxidation, corrosion and moisture.
Simply store and seal items in a Vacuum Sealer Vacuum Bag
and follow the “Storing Food in a Vacuum Bag” instructions.
• Vacuum Seal items to help keep them dry, and take up
less room for storage. e.g. camping, batteries, important
documents, travelling and emergency equipment.
• Vacuum seal wet paint brushes between paint jobs without
cleaning, it keeps them moist and saves on clean up time.
• Use the Canisters to store DELICATE ITEMS such as berries,
biscuits and salad leaves or use to store sauces or soups.
• The Marinate Bowl is a great solution for marinating meats
in minutes, not hours, as Vacuum Sealing opens the pores in
foods such as meat, poultry and seafood’s allowing foods to
absorb marinades in a fraction of the time.
• For the busy family, on-the-go meals can be prepared ahead
and Vacuum Sealed in individual servings, and ready to heat
anytime.
• Prepare foods in advance for picnics and camping trips or
barbecues.
• To make an ICE PACK, pour water into a bag, allowing at
least 8cm of space at the top of the bag (this allows space for
expansion of liquid when frozen and sealing space for the bag).
Do not seal at this point. Place the filled liquid bag upright into
a freezer, when liquid is frozen, remove bag from freezer and
Vacuum Seal. Use for ice in the cooler, or ice packs for sports
injuries.
• Primarily the Vacuum Sealer is used for vacuum sealing,
however you are able to reseal foil based bags such as chip
and biscuit bags using the Manual Seal function.
HINTS & TIPS

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The condition of the Upper Gasket and Lower Gasket parts on
your Vacuum Sealer are critical to the forming of an air tight seal
around the bag when the cover is locked in position.
Food debris or deformation of the gaskets due to the machine
being stored in the locked position can affect the ability of the
machine to evacuate air from the bag successfully.
To prevent this:
• Always store the machine in an unlocked position. To do this
start with the cover in the open position, pull the cover lock
handle down to the lock position but with the cover still open.
Then close the cover. This will enable you to shut the unit but
not deform the gaskets.
• Regularly inspect the Upper and Lower Gaskets to ensure they
are clean, in good condition and not deformed (compressed).
If your machine is failing to remove air from the bag, it may be due
to the gaskets. If this happens:
1. Inspect Upper and Lower Gasket and ensure they are clean
and in good condition and that they sealed correctly.
2. If no damage is apparent the gaskets may be deformed
(compressed).
3. Remove the gaskets, turn upside down and replace back into
the machine.
4. If these steps fail then replace the gaskets with a replacement
kit from Pro-line Australia.
Keep the unit in a flat and safe place, out of the reach of children.
STORING YOUR VACUUM PRESERVATION SYSTEM
Spare Gaskets are available at: www.prolineaustralia.com.au/spare-parts