Status HOME 280 User manual

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STATUS HOME 280
VACUUM SEALER
USER MANUAL
EN

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1.1. OPERATING CONDITIONS
Maximum ambient temperature in
normal use is +40 °C; the average of
temperatures over a 24-hour period
should not exceed +35 °C. Minimum
ambient temperature allowed is -5 °C.
Surrounding air should be clean;
relative humidity should not exceed
50 % at the maximum temperature
of +40 °C. Higher relative humidity is
allowed at lower ambient temperature
(e.g. 90 % at +20 °C).
1.2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
a.) Working surface must be dry,
normal temperature (not hot) and
clear from obstructions.
b.) Before connecting the appliance
to mains socket, check the power
cord, plugs and socket. If you
observe any defect, contact our
repair service listed below.
c.) Machine should be cleaned only
with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
d.) Never touch the Sealing Strip
when using the machine (Item 8 in
Figure 1) – it may be hot.
e.) Use the machine only for the purpo-
ses described in the User Manual.
f.) If the supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualied persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
g.) This machine can be used by
children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concer-
ning use of the machine in a safe
way and understand the hazards
involved.
h.) Children shall not play with the
machine. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
i.) Warranty is invalid if:
• The machine has been tampered
with.
• The machine has been used for
unintended purposes.
• Safety regulations and instructi-
ons in the User Manual were not
respected and followed.
The manufacturer will not accept
responsibility for any damage that may
occur as a result of not following the
User Manual or improper use.
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND INTRODUCTION

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1.3. TIME INTERVALS
For the proper operation of the
machine, there should be at least a
120-second time interval between
each cycle of sealing or vacuum
packing. When the cycles follow
each other too quickly, the machine
automatically stops (for detailed
information see chapter 8, Trouble-
shooting). Wait for the machine to
cool down (approximately 45 minutes)
and then you can carry on using the
machine as normal. While the
machine is cooling down, do not
unplug it.
1.4. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
a.) Unplug the machine.
b.) Use a soft, damp cloth to clean
the machine. Do not use anything
that could scratch or damage the
surface. Never submerge the
machine in water or place it
under running water. Never squirt
detergent directly onto or into the
machine.
c.) Before using the machine make
sure that it is completely dry.
d.) The Sealing Strip is covered
with Teon. Remove any plastic
residues using a soft cloth.
e.) You can only clean the Sealing
Strip when the machine has cooled
down. Never try to clean the sealing
strip using a sharp object.
f.) While the machine is not in use, do
not lock the lid. This will increase
the lifespan of the foam seals.

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Status Home 280 is a vacuum sealer for vacuum
packing foods in vacuum bags, Status vacuum
containers, a vacuum jug or containers closed with
universal vacuum lids. It is ideal for storing weekly
bought groceries or daily vacuum packing smaller
amounts of food.
Most signicant advantages of vacuum storage:
• Preserves vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and the
aroma of foodstuffs.
• Protects foodstuffs from the spread of mould and
bacteria.
• Prolongs the shelf life of foodstuffs.
• Prevents the unpleasant mixing of odours in a refri-
gerator and freezer.
We also have to mention that Status Home 280 helps
you save money, since you can buy in bulk, repackage
your purchase in portions and then vacuum pack. Food
can be divided into smaller serving portions, vacuum
packed and stored in the refrigerator or freezer for a
longer time.
1.5. GENERAL INFORMATION
The use of the machine is simple and efcient. You will
store food in an entirely natural and healthy way, the
food will remain fresh longer, and you will save time and
money.
Status Home 280 is developed and produced by Status
d. o. o. Metlika, Slovenia. The serial number is located
on the technical label of each individual machine.
Before rst use please read the user manual
thoroughly and follow the instructions.
Contact us if you have additional questions, opinions
or comments.
For more information, visit our website www.status-
-innovations.eu. You can nd an online version of this
user manual at www.status-innovations.eu/knowledge-
-base/.
1.6. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Dimensions length: 418 mm
width: 200 mm
height: 100 mm
Weight approximately 3.4 kg
Material ABS plastic (external casing)
Pump single-piston pump (self-oiling - no maintenance
necessary)
Vacuum pressure up to -750 mbar
Electric motor 230 V~, 50 Hz
Automatic shutdown in case of overheating.
Transformer 220 V~, 50 Hz / 24 V~, 0,8 A
/ 12 V~, 0,4 A
Automatic shutdown in case of overheating.
Pump volume 14 litres/min
Controls electronic
Max. length of the sealing area 280 mm
Rated power, voltage, and frequency of the machine 210 W, 220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz

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1.7. COMPONENTS AND FUNCTION BUTTONS
Figure 1 below shows components of the vacuum sealer.
Numbers in explanations of the machine operation are
used in the same manner throughout the User Manual.
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Figure 1: Status Home 280 – components are marked with numbers.
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LABEL
1. Seal Button
Starts the sealing process (without vacuum packing). Use it to seal the open end of a foil roll.
The vacuum sealer operates quietly during the sealing process and the light Seal blinks. The light Seal
stops blinking, when the process is nished.
2. Bag Button
Start of automatic vacuum packing and sealing process. The bag will rst be vacuum packed and then
automatically sealed. During vacuum packing the light Seal is on and during sealing the light Seal blinks.
The process completes, when the light Seal stops blinking.
Start / Stop
Starting and stopping the vacuum packing process in manual mode.
3. Container Button
Vacuum packing of containers with accessory port and hose. Vacuum packing process automatically stops
when the correct vacuum is reached.
LIGHT INDICATORS
4. Overheating
Automatic overheating protection. The indicator turns on if the time interval between individual processes
is not long enough (120 seconds between individual cycles). Wait 45 minutes until the indicator turns off
and carry on using the vacuum sealer as normal.
5. On / Off Indicator / Seal Indicator
When the machine is connected, the indicator turns on. As the machine is sealing, the indicator blinks.
6. Liquid Trap
The indicator turns on if the machine has sucked in liquid from the vacuum bag during vacuum packing.
COMPONENTS
7. Latch locking system with buttons for unlocking the lid
• Locked mode: used with sealing and manual vacuum packing function. Before starting any process, the
lid needs to be locked by pressing on the left and right bottom corner of the lid. At the end of the process,
unlock the lid by pressing both buttons (Item 7 in Figure 1).
• Lock-free mode: used with automatic vacuum packing function. After pressing the button Bag, press and
hold the lid in the lower middle part until you notice change in the vacuum bag.
8. Sealing Strip
The Sealing Strip is covered with a Teon foil that should in no case be removed.
9. Gaskets
Upper foam gasket and lower silicone gasket for vacuum packing and sealing.
10. Vacuum Channel with Liquid Trap sensors
If the liquid from foodstuffs enters the machine, the machine stops operating and the Liquid Trap light
turns on. After cleaning the vacuum channel, you can continue vacuum packing (see 2.4.1.).
11. A slot for an attachment for vacuum sealing Status vacuum containers
12. Status Stiki™
A reusable and easily detachable double-sided adhesive tape for the easiest vacuum packing in the world.
Stiki’s main purpose is facilitating the vacuum packing process and ensuring the most economical use of
the bag. The set includes 5 double-sided Status Stiki adhesive tapes.

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2.2.1. ATTACH THE STATUS STIKI
DOUBLE-SIDED ADHESIVE TAPE
a.) Clean the area where Status Stiki tape will be
attached with alcohol or acetone.
b.) Peel off one side of the double-sided tape and
attach it to the cleaned surface. Press rmly to allow
for the glue to adhere.
c.) Peel off the upper side of the tape. Stiki is now
ready for use.
d.) The vacuum bag attaches to the Stiki tape and stays
in place throughout the process of vacuum packing.
e.) Removal: When Stiki gets dirty or the bag no longer
attaches to it, remove it manually and place a new
one following the procedure described above. The
double-sided Status Stiki tape does not leave marks
on the machine.
2.1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
a.) When removing the machine from the packaging,
make sure that all the components are included
and that the machine and its accessories are in
pristine condition.
b.) It is essential that you read the User Manual
before rst use.
c.) Place the machine on a level smooth surface with
enough room for placing foodstuffs into the bags.
2.1.1. LATCH LOCKING SYSTEM
The system can be set in two positions:
• Lock-free mode is used for automatic
vacuum packing function. You need to press in
the bottom centre part of the lid in the beginning
of the vacuum packing process until you notice
change in the vacuum bag.
• Locked mode is used with manual vacuum
packing function and for sealing the bag when
forming bags out of foil rolls. You need to lock
the lid by pressing on the right and left corner
of the lid before starting the process of vacuum
packing/sealing. At the end of those processes,
you need to press the buttons to unlock the lid.
In order to switch from locked to lock-free mode,
press the button and push the latch forward. For
switching back to locked mode, push the latch
backward.
Figure 2: Latch locking system.
2.2. PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR USE
2. USE
LOCK-FREE
LOCKED
Figure 3: Adhere Status Stiki tape next to the Sealing
Strip.

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Switch the latch locking system to locked mode as
described in 2.1.1.
a.) Determine the correct length of the foil by adding
some extra centimetres to the length of the foods
you intend to vacuum pack.
b.) Cut the foil with the enclosed blade.
c.) Place the foil over the sealing strip aligning it with
the gasket (see detailed Figure 4). Attach the bag
to the Status Stiki tape to prevent movement and
creasing of the bag.
d.) Close the lid and lock it by pressing on the right and
left corner of the lid.
e.) Press the Seal button. During the sealing process,
the vacuum sealer is quiet and the Seal light blinks.
f.) The bag is sealed when the light Seal stops blinking.
Unlock the machine by pressing the side buttons. Figure 4: When sealing, position the bag over the
Sealing Strip all the way to the gasket.
2.4. BAG BUTTON: VACUUM PACKING OF SOLID AND
DRY FOODSTUFFS (CURED MEAT PRODUCTS, HARD
CHEESES, NUTS, AND ALIKE)
Switch the latch locking system to lock-free mode as
described in 2.1.1.
a.) Place the foods into a bag. The bag should always
be longer than the length of the foodstuff, which is
to be vacuum packed.
b.) Position the open end of the bag into the vacuum
channel, between the sealing gaskets. Stick it to the
Status Stiki tape to ensure that the bag remains in
the correct place and without creases (see 2.2.1. on
how to attach the Status Stiki).
c.) Close the lid and press the Bag button. Press and
hold in the lower middle of the lid until you notice the
change in the bag. The light Seal is on.
d.) When the machine switches to sealing, the pump
stops and the light Seal starts blinking. Vacuum bag
is vacuum packed and sealed, when the light Seal
stops blinking.
e.) Lift the lid and detach the bag from the Status Stiki
double-sided adhesive tape.
Recommendation: When vacuum packing greasy
cured meat products (particularly bacon), fold the
edges of the bag outwardly before placing the foodstuff
2.3. TURNING FOIL ROLLS INTO BAGS: SEAL BUTTON
into the bag and then unfold the edges back into place.
This will ensure that the edges do not become greasy.
Figure 5: During the vacuum packing process, position
the open edge of the bag in the middle of the vacuum
channel.

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c.) Put the tray back into place and continue with
vacuum packing.
Figure 6: When liquid nds its way into the vacuum
channel, lift the Liquid Trap tray directly upwards, pour
the liquid out, wash the tray, and dry it thoroughly.
2.5. START / STOP BUTTON: VACUUM PACKING OF
DELICATE AND MOIST FOODS (FRESH MEAT, FISH,
VEGETABLES, FRUIT, CAKES, SOFT CHEESES)
With manual vacuum packing function you can
stop the vacuuming process as soon as you assess that
enough air has been removed out of the bag or that
further removal of air could damage delicate foods.
Switch the latch locking system to locked mode as
described in 2.1.1 and shown in Figure 2.
a.) At the process of manual vacuum packing you
should keep in mind that with soft and moist foods
you have to pay extra attention to what is happening
in the bag during vacuum packing.
b.) Place the foods into a bag. The bag should always
be longer than the length of the foodstuff, which is
to be vacuum packed.
c.) Position the open end of the bag into the vacuum
channel, between the sealing gaskets. Stick it to the
Status Stiki tape to ensure that the bag remains in
the correct place and without creases (see 2.2.1. on
how to attach the Status Stiki).
d.) Close the lid and lock it by pressing on the bottom
right and left corner of the lid.
e.) Remove the air from the bag by pressing Start
button and pay attention to what is happening
with the food. If liquid is starting to slip toward the
machine or if further removing of air could damage
soft foods, press the Stop button. The pump stops
and sealing is activated (light Seal is blinking).
f.) When the light Seal stops blinking, the process is
nished. Unlock the lid by pressing the side buttons
(Item 7 in Figure 1). Remove the bag by detaching it
from the Status Stiki tape.
Figure 7: While in manual mode, the latch locking
system needs to be in the locked mode.
2.4.1. HOW TO ACT IF THE
MACHINE STARTS TO DRAW
LIQUID WHILE VACUUM PACKING?
If you notice that the machine is drawing liquid,
IMMEDIATELY stop the vacuum packing process by
pressing the Stop button. Stop button only stops the
vacuum packing process (the button no longer works
when the machine is sealing).
If the vacuum packing process is not stopped
in time and the liquid enters the vacuum
channel, the Liquid Trap sensor will stop the
vacuum packing process and the control light Liquid
Trap will turn on. Follow this procedure:
a.) Open the lid. Lift the Liquid Trap tray (Item 10 in
Figure 1) from the Vacuum Channel directly upwards.
b.) Pour the liquid out and thoroughly wipe the tray
until completely dry. If the liquid made its way un-
der the tray, wipe and dry the channel as well. Use
the hair dryer to make sure the Liquid Trap tray and
liquid sensor are completely dry.