SousVideTools Senses 300 User manual

SENSES 300 CHAMBER
VACUUM PACKER
USER GUIDE

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IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE USE
Please read this user manual carefully before using the appliance.
Keep these instructions with the appliance.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
• This appliance is intended for commercial use only and must not be used for household use.
• The appliance must only be used for the purpose for which it was intended and designed. The manufacturer
is not liable for any damage caused by incorrect operation and improper use.
• Keep the appliance and electrical plug away from water and any other liquids. In the event that the
appliance should fall into water, immediately remove plug from the socket and do not use until the
 appliancehasbeencheckedbyacertiedtechnician.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscouldcausearisk
to lives.
• Never attempt to open the casing of the appliance yourself.
• Do not insert any objects in the casing of the appliance.
• Do not touch the plug with wet or damp hands.
• Danger of electric shock! Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. In case of malfunctions, repairs
 aretobeconductedbyqualiedpersonnelonly.
• Never use a damaged appliance! Disconnect the appliance from the electrical outlet and contact the retailer
if it is damaged.
• Warning! Do not immerse the electrical parts of the appliance in water or other liquids. Never hold the
appliance under running water.
• Regularly check the power plug and cord for any damage. If the power plug or power cord is damaged, it
 mustbereplacedbyaserviceagentorsimilarlyqualiedpersonsinordertoavoiddangerorinjury.
• Makesurethecorddoesnotcomeincontactwithsharporhotobjectsandkeepitawayfromopenre.To
pull the plug out of the socket, always pull on the plug and not on the cord.
• Ensure that the cord (or extension cord) is positioned so that it will not cause a trip hazard.
• Always keep an eye on the appliance when in use.
• Warning! As long as the plug is in the socket the appliance is connected to the power source.
• Turn off the appliance before pulling the plug out of the socket.
• Never carry the appliance by the cord.
• Only connect the appliance to an electrical outlet with the voltage and frequency mentioned on the
appliance label.

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SAFETY REGULATIONS
• Do not use any extra devices that are not supplied along with the appliance.
• Connect the power plug to an easily accessible electrical outlet so that in case of emergency the appliance
can be unplugged immediately. To completely switch off the appliance pull the power plug out of the
electrical outlet.
• Always turn the appliance off before disconnecting the plug Never use accessories other than those
 recommendedbythemanufacturer.Failuretodosocouldposeasafetyrisktotheuserandcoulddamage
the appliance. Only use original parts and accessories.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
• This appliance must not be used by children under any circumstances.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the mains if it is left unattended or is not in use, and before assembly,
disassembly or cleaning.
• Never leave the appliance unattended during use.
SPECIAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
• This appliance is only intended for vacuuming and sealing plastic bags with food inside commercially. Any
other use may lead to damage of the appliance or personal injury.
• Use the appliance only as described in this manual.
• Danger of burns. Never touch the sealing bar. It is very hot even after use. There is a danger of burns. Wait
until the appliance has cooled down. Also, do not touch the appliance while in use.
• The appliance must be cleaned and food residues must be removed regularly. If the appliance is not
maintained in a clean condition, this will lead to a detrimental effect on the service life of the appliance and
can result in a dangerous condition during use.
• Do not place the appliance on a heating object (gasoline, electric, charcoal cooker, etc.) Keep the appliance
 awayfromanyhotsurfacesandopenames.Alwaysoperatetheapplianceonalevel,stable,clean,heat-
resistant and dry surface.
• Donotusetheappliancenearexplosiveorammablematerials,creditcards,magneticdiscsorradios.
• Thisapplianceisnotintendedtobeoperatedbymeansofanexternaltimerorseparateremote-controlsystem.
• Important: Keep all ventilation openings in the appliance clear of obstruction. Allow at least 10 cm spacing
around the appliance for ventilation purpose during use.
• Important: This appliance is suitable for sealing food in both solid state such as biscuits, chips & liquid state
such as juice, soup, etc.
• Danger of crushing hands. Be careful when closing the lid.
• Special care should be taken when moving or transporting the machine due to heavy weight. With at least 2
people or using a trolley for assistance. Move the machine slowly, carefully and never be inclined over 45°.

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MAINTENANCE
• Unplug before cleaning.
• Regularly clean appliance with damp cloth and mild soap to remove crumbs, dust, debris.
FEATURES
Vacuum Lid Vacuum Chamber
Electric Socket
Lid HookControl Panel
Vacuum Bag Gauge
Sealing Bar
Chamber Seal Gasket
SealingFoam

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CONTROL PANEL
1. Power/Stop Button
Plug in the power and the machine will go into standby mode. Then press the Power/Stop key to enter the start
and wait for mode selection.
- PressthePower/Stopbuttontoreturntostandbymode.
- Whenthemachineisinuse,pressthePower/StopbuttontoStop.
2. Smart Vac/Bag Size Button
Press the Smart Vac/bag size key (the digital tube will display "AU"), to select the size of the bag. The L, M and
Sindicatorlightswillbelitinturn(L-M-Srepresentsthesizeofthebags,large,mediumandsmall),andthe
corresponding indicator lights will be lit, indicating that the bag of the corresponding size is selected.
3. Customised Vac Button
Press the Customised Vac key, enter the manual vacuum heat sealing mode, then press / and choose a
differentvacuumtime(optionalrange0-70s).
4. Seal Button
PressSeal,thenpress/tochooseaheatsealingtime(adjustablerangeof0-6s).SmartVacuummodeand
CustomisedVacuummodewillsharetheheat-sealingtime.
In the Vacuum pumping process (Smart Vacuum or Customised Vacuum), press the Seal key to stop the
Vacuum pumping and enter the heat sealing.

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5. Marinate Button
Press the Marinate button for the vacuum marinate mode, press / to choose a different marinate time,
optionaltimefor9,18,27minutes(every9minutesforaworkcycle.Eachcycleincludes:Vacuum-keep
vacuum-release).
6. / Button
Bypressingthe/button,youcanadjusttheheat-sealingtime,CustomisedmodelofVacuumtimeand
marinate time.
7. Digital Displayer
On standby "AU" is displayed in the Smart Vacuum mode, the Customised Vacuum mode is shown to set the
Vacuum time, the marinate mode is shown to set the marinate time, and press the seal button will show setting
the heat seal time.
Workingmode:TheSmartVacuummodeshowsthereal-timeVacuumtimeandremainingheat-sealing
time, the Customized Vacuum mode shows the remaining Vacuum time and remaining heat sealing time, the
marinate mode shows vacuum degree and remaining marinate time.
8. Start the machine
Close the vacuum lid and the machine starts working in the current working mode.
9. Factory data reset
Turn on the power and hold down the "Marinate" and "Seal" keys at the same time. The machine will display
"rs" and beep to restore the factory setting.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Note: Technicalspecicationissubjectedtochangewithoutpriornotication.
Voltage: 220-240V~50Hz
Power: 380W(+5%-10%)
Pressure: -29.5(+0.5%/-2%)”Hg/-999(+0.5%/-2%)mbar
Vacuum pump: dry pump
Max bag width: 305mm/12"
Sealwirewidth: 2.5mmx2/0.098”x2
Seal bar : 1PCS
ChamberSize: L330xW310xH100mm/L13.0”xW12”xH3.9”
Overallsize: L446xW367xH257mm/L17.6”xW14.4”xH10.1”
Weight: 14.5kg

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GETTING STARTED
Vacuum packaging has been used with success for many years as a safe and cost effective method for
extending shelf life and maintaining the quality of food products. If vacuum packaging is new to your home or
business, you will soon wonder how you lived without it!
Whether you are a beginner or expert, there are certain basic guidelines that should always be followed in
order to package foods which is safe to eat. Neglecting these basic guidelines can result in food spoilage, and
in some cases, illness or death.
Once you familiarise yourself with the SousVideTools Senses 300 Chamber Vacuum Packer procedures, you
will feel at ease using the Chamber Machine and enjoy a higher quality of stored foods.
• Package only fresh foods. Do not package old food. An already bad product does not improve with vacuum
packing.
• Freshfoods(Meats,vegetables,cheeses,etc.)shouldberefrigeratedat1ºC/34˚Forbeloworfrozenafter
vacuum packaging.
• Vacuumpackingremovesahighpercentageofair.Thisslowsthegrowthofmostlivingmicro-organisms,
which degrade food, such as aerobic bacteria and moulds. However, some forms of bacteria such as
clostridium botulinum (responsible for botulism) are anaerobic and grow in the absence of oxygen.
• Thefoodssusceptibletobotulinumshouldberefrigeratedforashorttermandfrozenforlong-term 
storage. Consume immediately after heating.
• Vegetablessuchascauliower,broccoliandcabbagewillemitgasseswhenvacuumsealed.Toprepare 
 thesefoodsforvacuumpackaging,youmustblanchthemrst.
• All perishable foods must be refrigerated or frozen to prevent spoilage.
• Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for canning.
PACKAGING WITH VACUUM POUCHES
With the SousVideTools Senses 300 Chamber Vacuum Packer, you can easily package a wide variety of sizes
and shapes. You can also prep and store smaller individual serving portions as well as bulk items.
• Keepsfoodfresh3-5timeslongerthanconventionalstoragebags.
• Several sizes available to meet your packaging needs.
• Terricforhundredsofapplicationsinandoutofthekitchen.
• Safe for freezer, refrigerator and microwave use. Pouches can also be boiled.
• Pouch thickness available in standard 3mil or heavy duty 4mil.
• Pouches are economically priced, giving you a better value.
• Vegetables must be blanched before being packaged. Place in boiling water or microwave until heated
through but still crunchy. Vacuum package as normal.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATION
• Plug in the power cord, connect the power supply, and the machine enters standby mode.
• Press the Power/Stop key, the machine will enter the ready working state, and wait for the mode to be
selected. If the vacuum lid is closed after connecting the power supply, the digital tube will display
 “CLO”andopenthevacuumcovertoenterthereadyworkingstate.
Note:WhenLEDdisplayshows“CLO”,themachineisinprotectionstatus.Inthisstatus,nomatterwhich
button you are pressing, the machine will not work. Open the vacuum lid then the machine can return to
normal operation.
How to Vacuum and Seal a Pouch
In order to extend the life of your vacuum sealer, we strongly recommend pausing at least 20 seconds between
each seal.
1Select a vacuum bag of the right size and place the item in the bag, allowing at least 5cm between the top of
the bag and the item to ensure sealing
2Press the Seal button, and then through / select the heat sealing time (with memory function, the next
batch should not change so you do not need to set up again).
3Vacuum Mode Selection (Smart Vacuum or Customised Vacuum)
• IftheSmartVacuummodeisused,presstheSmartVac/bagsizekeytoselectthebagspecication(L,M,S)
according to the actual size of the bag.
 Thecorrespondingindicatorlightsup,indicatingthatthebagofthecorrespondingspecicationisselected.
• IfusingtheCustomisedVacuummode,pressCustomisedVac,thenthrough/choosetherequiredtime.
4Placethevacuumbagwiththeitemsinitatinthevacuumchamber,placethebagmouthontheheating
bar, and insert two clips into the bag mouth. The mouth of the bag should be kept clean and free from liquid
and debris.
5Closethevacuumcoverandgentlypress2-3s.Themachinestartstovacuumandheatupautomatically.Ifit
is necessary to heat Seal in advance during vacuuming, press the Seal key during vacuuming to enter the
heat Seal.
6Whenitisnished,themachinewillbeepthreetimes,thenautomaticallyopenthevacuumlidandisnished.
7Removetheheat-sealeditems,checktheheat-sealingeffect,andthenuseorrefrigerateforstorage.
Apositivesealwilllook“clear”uponinspection.Ifthesealis“spottyorincomplete”increasethe
sealingtimeby1digital.Ifthesealis“whiteormilky”decreasethesealtimeby1digital.
WhenLEDdisplayshows“CLO”,themachineisinprotectionstatus.Inthisstatus,nomatterwhich
button you are pressing, the machine will not work. Open the vacuum lid then the machine can return
to normal operation.
How To Marinate Foods
1Press Marinate key into marinate mode, and then through / choose the marinate time, optional time
 for9,18,27minutes(everynineminutesforaworkingcycle).
2Place the prepared meat/vegetables in an open container of appropriate size into a vacuum chamber.
3Closethevacuumcoverandgentlypress2-3s,themachinestartstovacuum,thedigitaltubeshowsthe 
vacuum degree, when a certain vacuum degree is reached, the pump stops and keeps the vacuum state, the
digital tube will show the marinate time, and start counting down, after 9 minutes, the machine exhausts
and starts the next working cycle again.
4When the marinate time is counted down to 0, the machine will beep three times, and then automatically
open the vacuum lid.

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FOOD STORAGE & SAFETY
This vacuum chamber packaging machine uses the vacuum sealing method to airtight pack food. Vacuum
packagingisaneasyandefcientwayofpackagingavarietyoffood,becauseitcanpreventspoilageand
extend the shelf life of food. The lack of air in the bag hinders hinder the growth of bacteria and molds. You can
buy food in large quantities and vacuum pack them without the threat of food waste.
However,pleasekeepinmindthatnotallkindsoffoodcanbenetfromvacuumpackaging.Neverusevacuum
packaging to store garlic or fungi such as mushrooms. A dangerous chemical reaction will take place when air
is removed, causing these foods to be dangerous if ingested. Vegetables should be washed and peeled before
packaging to kill any enzymes that may cause deterioration when air is removed under vacuum packaging.
Food Vacuum & freezer storage Vacuum & fridge storage Typical storage
Freshbeef&veal 1-2years 3-4weeks 1-2weeks
Freshpork 1-2years 3-4weeks 1week
Freshsh 1-2years 2weeks 3-4days
Freshfruits 1-2years 2weeks 3-4days
Note:
• Above table is just for reference only and suggest to follow local hygienic and epidemiological regulations.
• Vacuum packaging can only slow down the process of food spoilage, but it cannot stop food spoilage. The
food still need to be put in the freezer or fridge.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Attention: Always unplug the machine from the electrical power outlet and let it cool down completely before
cleaning & storage.
Cleaning
•Never immerse the machine in water or other liquids.
•Clean the cooled exterior surface with a slightly damp cloth or sponge with some mild soap solution.
•Never use abrasive sponges or detergents, steel wool or metallic utensils to clean the interior or exterior
parts of the appliance.
Storage
• Before storage, always make sure the machine is disconnected from the electrical outlet and cooled down completely.
•Store the machine in a cool, clean and dry place and make sure the lid is closed and secured with the clamp.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Error Possible Cause Troubleshooting
After the machine closes the vacuum
cover and starts working, E01 will be
displayed if a certain vacuum degree
cannot be reached within 10 seconds
E01 1. Press STOP to exit the fault. 2. Check
whether the sealing ring is properly
installed.3.Re-closethevacuumcover.
Motor temperature fuse protection due
to overheating
E02 Stop the machine for 30 minutes and let
the temperature control fuse return to
normal.
If the machine does not function properly, please check the below for the solution. If you are still unable to
solve the problem, please contact the supplier/service provider.
Will not turn on
• Ensure that the machine is properly plugged into a grounded outlet.
• Check the power cord for tears and frays. Do not use machine if power cord is damaged.
Does not pull a complete vacuum with pouch
• Vacuum/seal time may not be set high enough. Set vacuum and seal times higher and vacuum again.
• To vacuum and seal properly, the opening of pouch must be within the vacuum chamber.
• Ifpackagingfromarollpouch,makesurerstsealiscompleteandtherearenogapsineitherseal.
• The machine and vacuum pouch need to be clean, dry and free of debris for the vacuum process to be
successful. Wipe surface of seal bar and inside of pouch and try again.
Vacuum pouch loses vacuum after being sealed
• Sharp items can puncture small holes in pouches. To prevent this, cover sharp edges with paper towel and
vacuum in a new pouch.
• Somefruitsandvegetablescanreleasegases(out-gassing)ifnotproperlyblanchedorfrozenbefore 
packaging. Open pouch. If you think food spoilage has begun, discard food. If food spoilage has not
yet begun, consume immediately. If in doubt, discard food.
Not sealing pouch properly
• Seal time may not be long enough. Increase seal time and try again.
• Pouches will not seal if any moisture, food particles or debris are present in the seal area. Wipe the inside of
the pouch clean and try again.
• Pouch must be properly placed along the seal bar. Make sure the entire pouch is over the seal bar and there
are no wrinkles in pouch material.

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WARRANTY & AFTER
SALES SERVICE
1 Makesuretheworkingplatformisat,cleanandtidy.
2 Warranty is limited to damage caused by production defects.
3 Thecostofpartsandmaintenancewillbechargedduetoimproperuseorothernon-product
quality problems.
4 Please keep the purchase vouchers.
Maintenance Card
Repair Record
FirstName:
Phone:
Address:
Machine Model:
Supplier:
Last Name:
Email:
Purchase Date:
Date Cause By

HEADQUARTERS
Central Barn, Claughton Business Park,
Hornby Road, Claughton, Lancaster, LA2 9JX
08006785001
01524770060
[email protected]
www.sousvidetools.com