SICO KITCHENWARE S250 Premium SV User manual
I L L A B O R A T O R I O N A T U R A L E D E L S O T T O V U O T O
N A T U R A L L A B O R A T O R Y F O R V A C U U M P A C K A G E
E L L A B O R A T O R I O N A T U R A L D E L E N V A S A D O A L V A C Í O
L E L A B O R A T O I R E N A T U R E L D U S O U S V I D E
OPERATING MANUAL
M o d . S250 Plus
Professional
M o d . S250 Premium SV
KITCHENWARE
SICO
®
ITALY
SINCE 1985
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“S250 PREMIUM AND S250PLUS“OPERATING MANUAL
DEAR CUSTOMER, WE THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING ONE OF OUR PRODUCTS AND WE INVITE YOU TO READ
THE FOLLOWING OPERATING MANUAL CAREFULLY.
GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFEGUARDS AND SUGGESTIONS……………..................……………………………………………1
LEGEND............................................................................................................................................................2
REMEMBER THAT……………………..........................................………………………..………………3
CORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT…….............................................………………………..…………3
HOW IT WORKS WITH EMBOSSED BAGS…...............................................………………..…………3
HOW IT WORKS WITH EMBOSSED ROLLS……….……………………………………….…………4
VACUUM REGULATION(ONLY FOR s250 Premium)…………………………………………………4
BAGS CARE………………………………...........................................................…………………..………5
VACUUM PACKING IN CONTEINERS……………………………….............………………..………..5
ACCESSORIES CARE………………………..........……………………………………………..…………5
TROUBLESHOOTING…………………….............……………………………………………..…………5
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE………............……………………………………………..…………6
MAINTENANCE OF THE PUMP PROTECTION FILTER…...............……………………..…….……6
TECHNICAL FEATURES………….…………………………...........…………………………..…………7
LIMITED WARRANTY…………….…………………………...........…………………………..…………7
SAFEGUARDS AND SUGGESTIONS
Read the instructions carefully before making the vacuum packer work and keep them for future reference. They
provide you with important functionality and safety information during the installation, use and maintenance of the
product.
Make sure that the voltage is the same indicated on the bottom of the packer and the electric installation the
appliance is connected to is in conformity with current laws.
Do not touch the sealing bar with your fingers after making a sealing.
Use the packer on a plane, horizontal and firm surface. Do not subject the packer to pushes, strokes and vibrations.
The packer must be used far from water.
Keep it far from children or people who do not know how it works.
Use it far from dampness, dust and in proximity to sinks, baths or water containers.
Do not handle it with wet hands. Should liquids come into the packer accidentally, do not use it. Disconnect the
plug from the power socket and contact the dealer.
Before any cleaning operation, it is necessary to disconnect the appliance from the power socket.
Protect the power cord from abrasions, cuts, squashing and torsions.
Do not insert objects into any openings of the packer. They might come into contact with dangerous areas under
tension and put the internal parts in short circuit.
Do not fill containers and bags up to the rim.
Address the dealer if:
the power cord and/or the plug are damaged;
liquids have come into the packer;
the packer has fallen or its body is damaged;
the packer does not work properly or it shows performance changes.
Do not try to repair the packer. Address the dealer only.
Use S.I.C.O. KITCHENWARE® accessories and bags as they are suitable for vacuum packaging.
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LEGEND
1. General switch: if it is lighted, it indicates that the appliance is on and ready to be used.
2. Sealing time: it allows to set up the sealing time depending on the thickness of the bag to be sealed.
3. Sealing indicator light: when the light is on, the packer is sealing a bag. When the light goes out, the
sealing process is finished.
4. Vacuum gauge: it measures vacuum value.
5. Jars/Bags Selector: it allows to program the packer to vacuum pack in Bags (Position II) or in Jars
(Position I).
6. Auto/Man selector: If the selector is set on the AUTO position, the sealing process will be automatic.
If it is set on the MAN position, it will be necessary to start up the sealing manually
7. Sealing start button : manual sealing.
8. Upper airtight basket:. it guaranties that vacuum will be maintained in the chamber.
9. Lower airtight basket: it guaranties that vacuum will be maintained in the chamber.
10. Silicone gasket: it presses the bag on the sealing bar.
11. Lid
12. Sealing bar: When the light is on, the sealing bar is sealing bags. Avoid touching the bar after sealing
to prevent burnings.
13. Pump protection filter: the filter gathers possible liquids and/or dust which could damage the pump. It
can be drawn out, cleaned and inserted properly.
14. Vacuum release button: it allows to release the lid after finishing the sealing(only S250 Plus).
15. Plastic bracket: it is used to stop the bag during vacuum process. It is extractable to cleen vacuum
chanber
16. Accessory port.
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10
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11
12
15
16
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6
7
4
2
1
3
14(S250 PLUS)
4 (S250PLUS)
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REMEMBER THAT:
The vacuum preservation technique does not replace the fridge or the freezer. It is necessary to use bags,
containers, lids suitable to vacuum packaging. When using bags to vacuum pack products with sharp corners or
points, remember to protect them with soft cushioning materials such as paper napkins, silver paper, to prevent
protrusions from piercing the bag. Fragile and soft products must be vacuum-packed in containers to prevent them
from being crushed as it would happen in case they were packed in bags. When using accessories, remember not
to fill the containers to prevent overflowing.
DON’T SUCK LIQUIDS
CORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT
This appliance is intended for vacuum packaging according to the descriptions and instructions contained in this
manual. Any other use is regarded as incorrect and, as a consequence, dangerous. The producer cannot be
considered responsible for possible damages due to incorrect and wrong usage. You are requested to read this
manual carefully and to keep it handy for future reference. Follow this detailed procedure that shows you how to
use “S250 Premium and S250 Plus“.
HOW IT WORKS WITH EMBOSSED BAGS
On the market it is possible to find different kinds of bags intended for the vacuum preservation of food. The dealer
must guarantee that these are embossed bags intended for vacuum packaging. We suggest choosing S.I.C.O.
KITCHENWARE® products and accessories.
Step 1. Position
the appliance on a
plane and strong
working surface.
Plug the appliance
in, lift the lid (11)
and position the
general switch on
position I(1).
Step 2. Set up the
sealing time (2)
according to the
thickness of the bags
used. It is advisable
to set up high values
at the beginning and
then reduce them
opportunely to
prevent the packer
from melting and/or
cutting the bag.
Step 3.
Program
selector (5) on
BAGS position to
vacuum-pack
bags.
S250PLUS
Step 6b. When using S250
Plus it is necessary to push
energetically on the lid until the
vacuum gauge (4) gets to a
medium vacuum value,. Then
you can release the lid.
S250 PREMIUM S250PLUS
Step 7. When the vacuum gauge (4) reaches
the MAX value, the machine proceeds to the
sealing automatically. At the end of the process,
the sealing indicator light (3) will turn off.
Step 5. Choose a bag whose size is suitable to the
food to be vacuum-packed. Insert the bag into the
vacuum chamber under the plastic bracket (15), the
bag must be well laid on the sealing bar. Be careful not
to dirty the area of the bag intended for the sealing.
Leave the bag empty for at least 5 cm.
S250 PREMIUM
Step 6a. . Lower the lid (11) and press
on the words PUSH/PREMERE. S250
Premium is equipped with a patented
system of magnets that allows to release
the lid immediately. The vacuum packer
will proceed to suck the air contained in
the bag.
Step 4..
Program
selector (6) on
position AUTO
for automatic
cycle.
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HOW IT WORKS WITH EMBOSSED ROLLS
The use of rolls allows to create bags of the length you need. Cut a piece of roll. It is necessary to place the side
to seal on the sealing bar, without wrinkles and without going beyond the inferior seal gasket. Set up the sealing
time on high values and proceed as described for the vacuum packing of embossed bags.
VACUUM REGULATION (only for S 250 Premium)
It is necessary to replace the filter cover with the vacuum regulator accessory.
S250PLUS
Step 8. Release the lid by keeping
the vacuum chamber opening button
pressed (14). Check the
homogeneity of the sealing and
preserve the package from casual
piercings that would cause the loss
of vacuum. ADVICE: Wait a few
seconds before releasing the lid so
as to have a better sealing.
Step 9.Lift the lid, check the
homogeneity of the sealing and
preserve the package from casual
piercings that would cause the loss of
vacuum.
Step 7*.If the selector
(6) is set on the MAN
position, when the vacuum
gauge (4) has reached the
MAX value it will be
necessary to start the
sealing MANUALLY with
button (7). For S250PLUS
it will be necessary to start
the sealing by keeping the
button (7) pressed until the
vacuum packer stops.
Step.1 Program
selector (5) on
position AUTO.
for automatic
cycle.
Step.2 Set Sealing time
on minimum value 1
Step.3. Set the regulator on the right.
Step 4. Insert the vacuum bags in the
vacuum chamber, press the lid and
cover the hole of vacuum regulator
until reaching the level of vacuum
desired inside the bag.
Step 5
Push and release the manual
sealing switch(7) and press the
lid until the sealing indicator
switches off.
Step 6.
Set the vacuum regulator on the
central position
Step 7
Push and release the lid. The
machine will stop at the end of the
cycle.
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BAGS CARE
Before buying bags, make sure of their suitability to vacuum preservation. S.I.C.O. KITCHENWARE® assures the
suitability of its items to vacuum preservation. It is essential to take great care of the bags used before and after
vacuum-packing. Accidental piercing would make these bags useless. When vacuum-packing food with points or
acuminated protrusions, remember to wrap it in soft paper napkins and/or silver paper so as to protect the whole
bag. It is advisable to keep them far from children.
VACUUM PACKING IN CONTAINERS
S.I.C.O. KITCHENWARE offers different lids which allow to vacuum-pack by using containers characterized by
the capacity you need. Apart from the lids, you need another accessory called “vacuum handle“. Remember not
to fill the container and leave 3 cm. at least from the upper rim
WARNING: USE POLYCARBONATE, TEMPERATE GLASS, STEEL CONTAINERS ONLY
BECAUSE THEY DO NOT IMPLODE UNDER THE DEPRESSION CAUSED BY THE VACUUM
PUMP.
POLYCARBONATE LIDS
ACCESSORIES CARE
All accessories must be cleaned carefully before being used. It is advisable to use warm water and mild
dishwashing soap
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Even if the general switch (1)
is placed on position ON, it
does not lighten.
Make sure that the plug is properly inserted in the socket.
Make sure that the cable and/or the plug are not damaged.
Make sure that the plug supplies electric energy.
Step 3. When the vacuum gauge (4)
reaches the MAX value, it will be possible to
remove the vacuum handle from the lid. It is
possible to go on sealing or positioning the
selector (5) on 0 to switch the pump off.
Step 2. Program the
selector (5) on position
JARS to vacuum-pack
containers. The pump
will be set in motion.
Insert the handle on the
lid and press.
Step 1. Plug the
appliance in, lift the
lid (11) and position
the general switch
(1) on position ON.
Put the handle pipe
into the proper
accessory port (16).
Check the
presence of the
silicone valve on
the lid.
Step 4. To open a vacuum-
packing container, use your
fingers to remove the silicone
valve placed where you had
inserted the handle to
vacuum-pack so as to allow
the entry of air and the
opening of the lid. Always
leave the valve o the lid.
.
Vacuum Handle
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PROBLEM
SOLUTION
The packer works but it does
not suck air.
Make sure that the lid and the gasket of the filter (see the paragraph “
Maintenance of the pump protection filter“) are properly placed and cleaned.
If you are using bags, make sure that they are properly inserted under the bracket
(15) and there are not piercings.
If you are using containers, make sure that the valve and the gasket of the lids
are properly placed and cleaned.
Make sure that lids and containers do not present cracks or holes.
When the cycle
(suction+sealing) is finished,
air gets into bags and/or
containers.
Bags:
•make sure that they are not pierced.
•check the sealing because rests and/or wrinkles in the sealing area
could cause the loss of vacuum. In this case, open the bag and
repeat the suction and sealing cycle.
•When vacuum-packing food with points or protrusions, remember to
wrap it in soft paper napkins and/or silver paper to prevent
protrusions from piercing the bag.
•Fermentation and/or natural release of gas from the food vacum-
packed could reinflate the bag. Do not eat the food.
Containers:
•check that the valve and the gaskets are properly placed and
containers and lids do not present cracks or holes.
•check that the rim of the container is not damaged in the adherence
area of the lid.
The sealing bar melts and/or
cuts the bag.
Reduce the sealing time. The packer is designed for continuous use. However,
it is better to reduce the sealing time opportunely to avoid useless waste of
electric energy.
You cannot identify the
problem.
Do not try to repair the packer by yourselves. Adress the dealer.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Proper maintenance and cleaning are necessary. Firstly, you must unplug vacuum packer. Use mild, non-abrasive
and/or solvent detergents to clean external surfaces. Remove carefully any possible scraps of the bag from the
silicone gasket and the sealing bar. Pay great attention to the cleaning of the upper and lower foam rubber gaskets
and put them back correctly into their place.
MAINTENANCE OF THE PUMP PROTECTION FILTER
S250Premium is equipped with a yellow foam filter protecting the pump from dust and/or possible liquids which
could be accidentally sucked. It is advisable to control its cleaning state periodically.
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The whole filter is extractable. If its extraction should be necessary for its better cleaning, please follow this
procedure:
Unplug vacuum packer and place it on a plane and firm working surface;
Remove the lid of the filter by paying attention not to lose the rectangular rubber gasket;
Pull the filter out energetically by paying attention not to lose the two small gaskets below and clean the filter with
water and mild soaps;
Insert the filter with the lid again in its place by pushing energetically.
TECHNICAL FEATURES:
Before leaving the production laboratory, our appliances are submitted to severe checks and tests. BISVA SRL
will reserve the authority to introduce any technical and structural change it will consider necessary, without any
obligation of notice.
LIMITED WARRANTY
This equipment is covered by a 2-year warranty starting from the purchase date, which has to be proven by means of the stamp
or signature of the dealer and by the fiscal payment receipt that shall be kept enclosed to this document. This warranty period
complies with the laws in force and applies only in case the consumer is an individual. Bisva Srl products are designed for
domestic use only; therefore, their use for commercial purposes is forbidden. The warranty covers only production defects
and does not apply, if the damage is caused by accidental events, misuse, negligence or improper use of the product. Use the
supplied accessories only; the use of other accessories invalidate the warranty cover. Do not open the equipment for any reason
whatsoever; the opening or the tampering of the equipment, definitely invalidate the warranty. Warranty does not apply to
parts subject to tear and wear along the use. Warranty decays after 2 years from the purchase date.. In case of faults, refer to
the dealer; DO NOT send anything directly to Bisva Srl. All interventions covered by warranty (including product replacement
or the replacement of any of its parts) shall not be meant to extend the duration of the original warranty period of the replaced
product. The manufacturer cannot be made liable for any damages that may be caused, directly or indirectly, to people, things
and pets resulting from the inobservance of the provisions contained in the suitable user manual, especially with reference to
the instructions related to installation, use and maintenance of the equipment. Being constantly involved in improving its own
products, Bisva Srl reserves the right to modify its product, totally or partially, with reference to any production need, without
that this involves any responsibility whatsoever by Bisva srl or its dealers.
S-250 Premium
S-250 Plus
BARRA SALDANTE /SEALIND BAR
DOUBLE 250MM
SINGLE 250MM
SEALING
AUTOMATIC / MANUAL
AUTOMATIC / MANUAL
SUCTION
AUTOMATICA /AUTOMATIC
AUTOMATIC
SEALING INDICATOR
YES
YES
SEALING TIME
ADJUSTABLE
DJUSTABLE
VACUUM INDICATOR
PROFESSIONAL VACUUM GAUGE
ELECTRONIC VACUUM GAUGE
AUTOLUBRICATING PUMP
20LIT . /MIN(APPROX)
15LIT . /MIN(APPROX)
VACUUM VALUE
ADJUSTABLE UP TO A -90bar(APPROX)
- 88bar (APPROX)
OPENING VACUUM CHAMBER
AUTOMATIC
MANUAL
ACCESSORY PORT
YES
YES
HOUSING
ABS
ABS
ANTI-SLIDING FEET
SI /YES
SI /YES
VOLTAGE
220-240v 50Hz
220-240v50Hz
POWER
MAX 400W
MAX 400W
DIMENSIONS
370mm x 255mm x mm120
370mm x 255mm x mm110
Disposal: In conformity with Directive 2002/96/EC, the symbol shown on the appliance to be disposed of indicates that this is
considered as waste and must therefore undergo “sorted waste collection”. The user must therefore take (or have taken) the
above waste to a pre-sorted waste collection centre set up by the local authorities, or else give it back to the dealer when
purchasing a new appliance of the same type. Pre-sorted waste collection and the subsequent treatment, recovery and disposal
operations favour the production of appliances made of recycled materials and limit the negative effects of any incorrect waste
management on the environment and public health. The unlawful disposal of the product by the usercould result in administrative
fines as provided by the laws transposing Directive 2002/96/EC of the European member state in which the product is disposed
of.
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