SousVideTools VS520-P User manual

VS520-P
VACUUM SEALER
USER GUIDE

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IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE USE
Please read this user manual carefully before using the appliance.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
• Before plugging cord in or disconnecting, make sure the control is OFF and unplug from outlet when not in
use or before cleaning.
• Store the appliance in a safe place, out of the reach of children.
• Do not use any attachments not recommended, and please don’t use this appliance for other purpose
except its intended use.
• Stop using the machine immediately if the cord is damaged and have it replaced by a professional.
• Keep away from moving parts.
• Do not try to repair this appliance by yourself.
• Do not use the appliance if it has fallen or if it appears to be damaged.
• Avoid the following: pull or carry by the cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not operate appliance over cord or cord / plug is wet.
• Keep away from hot gas, heated oven, electric burner or any other hot surfaces.
• It’s better not to use an extension cord with this unit. However, if one is used, it must have a rating equal to
or exceeding the rating of this appliance.
• When disconnect, to avoid any injury, please unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord.
• Before plugging the appliance in or operating, make sure your hands are dry.
• The appliance must always be used on a stable surface, such as table or counter when in use.
• You do not need to use any lubricant, such as lubricating oils or water, on this appliance.
• When cleaning, do not immerse this appliance in water or any other liquid.
• Do not use this appliance outdoors or on a wet surface, it’s recommended for indoor use only.
• 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.
• Close supervision is required when this product is used near children.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
 Thisplugisintendedtotinapolarizedoutletonlyoneway.Whentheplugdoesnottfullyintheoutlet,
 reversetheplug.Whenitstilldoesnott,contactaqualiedelectriciantoinstalltheproperoutlet.Donot
change the plug in any way.
Sealing bar/Lid gasket/Rubber strip replacement is not covered under warranty.

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PRODUCT FUNCTIONS
1 Vac & Seal / Cancel
This button has two functions depending on the machine status:
• On stand-by, it starts the automatic operation of vacuuming the bag and then automatically seals the bag
when vacuum is complete;
• In working mode (vacuuming or sealing operations), it stops the machine.
2 Pulse
When pressed, a vacuum is generated by pulsation and air suction begins. When released, the air suction will
stop.
3 Sealing Time
Choose from three settings for the best sealing time:
• Dry button : for dry bags and items without moisture, with a shorter heat sealing time;
• Moist button: for wet bags or foods with little moisture, with a moist heat sealing time.
• Extended button: for wet bags or foods with lots of moisture, with an extended heat sealing time.
• Default setting is Normal setting for dry bags and shorter sealing time.
4 Pressure
Two buttons for a choice of vacuum pressure:
• Normal button: for regular items, use normal vacuum pressure
• Gentle button: for some soft & crushable items where less vacuum pressure is desired.
• Default setting is normal and high vacuum pressure.
5 Canister
To start vacuuming for canisters, jar lids, wine stoppers or other accessories through a hose.
6 Manual Seal
This button provides two functions:
• To seal the open end of a bag without vacuuming air suction, used to make a bag from a bag roll;
• When the automatic “Vacuum & Seal” function is in operation, this button stops the motor pump and
immediately starts to seal the bag so that less vacuum pressure inside the bag can be controlled by the
operator to avoid crushing for delicate items.
7 Marinate
Press to marinate food in a marinator bowl.

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8 Hose Port
To insert the hose for canister and wine stopper before “marinates” or “canister” operations.
9 Progress
This screen shows a numeric display and provides two functions:
• Shows the progress of vacuuming
• Showsthedeviceisonandthelidisclosed.WhentheLEDashes,pleasewaituntilitstopsbeforeyoustart
the next operation.
10 Air intake
Air intake connects with vacuum chamber and pump. Do not cover this intake when placing bag for Vacuum &
Seal operations.
11 Vacuum Chamber
Positiontheopenendofthebaginsidethechamber,drawsairoutofbagandcatchanyliquidoverowfrom
the bag.
12 Sealing Strip
Place the bag to be sealed over this strip. Clean and dry or replace it when distorted or broken.
13 Lower Gasket
Keep air away by forming vacuum chamber with the upper gasket. Clean and dry or replace it when it is
distorted or broken.
14 Sealing Element
Teon-coatedheatingelementwhichishotandsealsthebag.
15 Upper Gasket
Keep air away by forming vacuum chamber with the lower gasket. Clean and dry or replace it when it is
distorted or broken.
16 Bag Cutter
Press and slide in one direction or another to cut bags to a desired size.
17 Cutter Rack
Supports the cutter to slide along.
18 Front Handle
Press down to lock the cover. Rock to open the cover.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Operating voltage and frequency: 220-240V / 50Hz
Power consumption: 130W
Sealing Length: 30cm
External Dimensions: 400W x 200D x 120H mm
Weight: 2.8kg

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Making a bag with bag roll
1Open the cover and take out the bag cutter.
2Pull out the bag material to the suitable length and use the bag cutter to cut a bag. .
3Put one end of the bag on top of the sealing element, but not enter the vacuum chamber.
4Close the cover and press handle to lock the cover.
5Press “Manual Seal” button to start sealing the bags. The indicator light to indicate sealing operate, progress
LED will show the sealing progress.
6When the indicator turn off, the sealing is done, rise the handle to open the cover and take the bag out of the
machine. the bag is then done and is ready for vacuum sealing.
Vacuum packing with a bag
1Put the items inside the bag. Use only the special designed vacuum bags supplied by us with vacuum channels.
2Clean and straighten the open end of the bag, make sure no dust, wrinkle or ripples.
3Place the open end of the bag within the vacuum chamber area. Make sure the air intake is not covered by
the bag.
4Put the cover down and press handle to lock the cover.
5 ChecktheLEDstatusofthe“Vac/Seal”and"SealingTime"toconrmsealingtimedependingonthe 
moisture status of packed items(standard/extended) according to the type of food;
6Then press the Vac/Seal button, the unit will start to vacuum and will seal the bag automatically.
7When the indicator turn off, the vacuum packaging is done. Rise the handle to open the cover and take out
the packed bags.
This product provides very high vacuum pressure during vacuum packaging with a bag, in order to
avoid crushing of the delicate item by the high vacuum pressure, observe the status of the vacuum
pressure inside the bag and switch the “ MANUAL SEAL” button immediately when the desired
vacuum pressure is achieved. The pump will stop and change to heat-seal the bag.
• For best sealing effect, it is better to let the appliance cool down for 1 minute before using it again.
Wipe out any excess liquid or food residue in the vacuum chamber after each bag packaged.
• Yourappliancecanworkonlyonthespecicbagsprovidedbyus.Donotattempttouseother
bags not intended for vacuum packaging.
• Cut the bag straight across with scissors to open a sealed bag.
Vacuum packing with a bag using pulse vacuum
1Press Pulse Vacuum button, the unit will start to vacuum the bag , observe the status of the vacuum pressure
inside the bag . Release the Pulse Vacuum button immediately when the desired vacuum pressure is achieved.
2Press the Manual Seal button when the vacuuming is completed, the unit will start to seal the bag automatically.
Vacuum packing in a canister
1Wipe canister cover, canister base and ensure they are clean and dry.
2 Puttheitemsintothecanisteranddonotlluptoofullsothatthecovercanbeingoodcontactwiththe
canister bowl rim. Clean the cover rim of the canister and bottom seal gasket of the canister cover.
3Insert one end of the hose into the air intake and another end of the hose into the center hole of the canister
cover.
4Check the LED status of “Vac & Seal” and make sure if it is in “Normal” setting;

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• At the beginning of the vacuum packaging in a canister or a vacuum bowl, slightly press down the
cover or on the hose adaptor to ensure no loose of the hose and to avoid air leaking through the
gap between the cover and the canister top rim for a few seconds.
• To test vacuum, simply tug on the cover. It shall not move.
• Different canisters are available in the market and therefoe the operation procedure will differ.
 Pleaserefertotheindividualmanualforthespeciccanister.
• For best effect, it is better to let the appliance cool down for 1 minute before using it again.
• At the beginning of vacuum packing in a canister, press down slightly on the canister cover/hose
adaptor to ensure it is not loose and to avoid air leaking through the gap between the cover and
the canister top rim for a few seconds.
• To test vacuum, simply tug on the cover. It should not move
• Do not press any button to interfere with the whole process.
When moist foods are under vacuuming, moisture will be stored in adaptor. Remember to clean up
the adaptor if there is water before vacumming.
5Press the canister button to start vacuuming. To ensure there is no air leaking between the cover and the
canister, use your hand to push down the cover at the beginning of the vacuuming work. The machine will
stop automatically when enough vacuum pressure is achieved.
6 Takeoutthehosetubefromthecanisterorbowlimmediatelyrstafterthejobiscompleted.
Marinate food with a marinate bowl
This function reduces the amount of time required to marinate food through 5 cycles, which alternate the
suction and release of air inside the container.
1Fill the container and connect it to the machine as described above.
2Set the machine vacuum power according to the food being marinated.
3Hook the lid onto the base of the machine by lowering the lock handle.
4 Pressthe“Marinate”key:the“PROGRESS”displaywillshowthenumber9andtherstairsuctionand 
release cycle will begin. The progress display will indicate the progress of the marinating cycle. Wait until
the display reads “0” and the light turns off. The quick marinate process is completed.
5Remove the tube from the container and the machine.
The machine can be stopped at any time by pressing “Automatic/stop”.
If the marinate process needs to be repeated, the air will need to be released from the container before
reconnecting it to the machine.
Opening canister after vacuum packing
In order to open the canister, you need to press the “Release “button on the canister cover.
Vacuum Sealer
1Always unplug the unit before cleaning.
2Do not immerse in water or any other liquid.
3Avoid using abrasive products or material to clean the unit, for they will scratch the surface.
4Use a mild dishwashing soap and a warm, damp cloth to wipe away food residue or around components.
5Dry thoroughly before using again.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

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The foam gaskets around the vacuum chamber should be dried thoroughly before re-assembling, when re-
assembling, is careful to prevent any damage, and assemble as original position to ensure no vacuum leaking.
Vacuum Bags
1Wash bags in warm water with a mild dishwashing soap
2When wash bags in dishwasher, turn bags inside out and spread them over top rack of dishwasher, so entire
surface is exposed to the washing water.
3Dry thoroughly before reusing.
4 Toavoidpossibleillness,donotreusebagsafterstoringrawmeats,rawshorgreasyfoods.Donotreuse
bags that have been microwaved or boiled.
Accessories
Washing all vacuum accessories in warm water with a mild dishwashing soap, but don't immerse cover in water.
1Canister bases (not lids) are top rack dishwasher safe. Canister cover should be wiped down with a damp cloth.
2Ensure the accessories is dried thoroughly before reusing.
3Do not use Canister or cover in the microwave or freezer.
Storing Your Vacuum Sealer
1 Keeptheunitinaatandsafeplace,outofthereachofchildren.
2Make sure the lid of appliance is unlocked when not in use and in storage. Keeping the cover locked will distort
the foam gaskets which could cause leaking.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Error
The Vacuum
Sealer does not
pull a complete
vacuum or seal
automatically
Check if the bag open mouth is totally inside the chamber.
Check if the gasket is loose.
Check if for any particle on the seal foam or gasket, is the seal foam properly assembled.
Check if the lid is locked.
Check if there is leakage in the bag. Check by putting the bag into water, press the bag, if
there are bubbles then there is leak. Change bag.
Fail to seal The machine may have over run. Rest the machine between cycles. The break should
be at 20 seconds between every seal.
Any wrinkles, grease, liquid or other debris on the open end of the bag will cause an
issue. Try a new clean bag.
There may be moisture or debris on the sealing bar. Clean the bar, and seal again.
Vacuum bag
loses vacuum
after being
sealed
Any wrinkles, grease, liquid or other particles on the seal could cause this issue, please
open the bag, clean the bag mouth and vacuum again.
Check if there is any moisture or liquid on the food, if yes, open the bag and vacuum
again, or change to a new bag. If the food is juicy it is suggested you consider freezing
before vacuum.
Error Troubleshooting
Machine not
working
Ensure the machine is plugged in.
Check the power cord for tears and frays.

HEADQUARTERS
Central Barn, Claughton Business Park,
Hornby Road, Claughton, Lancaster, LA2 9JX
0800 678 5001
01524 770 060
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