Stollar VacuumFresh BVS500 User manual

EN INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BVS500 the VacuumFresh

STOLLAR RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
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At Stollar we are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with
the safety of you, our valued customer, foremost in mind. In addition we ask that you exercise a
degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions.
Remove and safely discard any packaging mate-
rial and promotional labels before using the
appliance for the first time.
This appliance can be used by children aged
from  years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and under-
stand the hazards involved.
Do not place the appliance near the edge of a
bench or table during operation. Ensure the sur-
face is level, clean and free of water, flour, etc.
Do not place the juicer on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or where it could touch a heated
oven.
Before plugging in or using the appliance, ensure
that your hands are dry.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord
or plug or after appliance malfunctions, or if
dropped or damaged in any way. Stop use im-
mediately and contact Stollar by phone or email
for replacement or repair.
Always use the appliance on a dry, level surface.
Do not leave the appliance unattended when in
use.
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Do not reuse the VacuumFresh bags after using
with raw meat, fish or poultry or after the Vacu-
umFresh bag has been heated, ie. microwave or
simmer.
Handle the vacuum machine with care.
Do not pull or carry the vacuum machine by the
cord.
Keep the VacuumFresh bags away from babies
and children to eliminate a choking and suoca-
tion hazard.
Do not put too many foods inside the the
VacuumFresh bag. Always allow enough space in
the open end of the the VacuumFresh bag to be
properly placed into the vacuum machine sealing
chamber.
Do not vacuum pack objects with sharp edges
like fish bones and hard shells. Sharp pointed ob-
jects may pierce and tear the VacuumFresh bag.
Do not attempt to operate the vacuum machine
by any method other than those described in this
Instruction booklet.
Position the appliance at a minimum distance of
cm away from walls, curtains and other heat or
steam sensitive materials and provide adequate
space above and on all sides for air circulation.
Keep the appliance clean. Follow the cleaning
instructions provided in this Instruction book.
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SAFEGUARDS
FOR YOUR VACUUM FRESH
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
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STOLLAR RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
Fully unwind the power cord before use.
Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of
a bench or table, touch hot surfaces or become
knotted.
To protect against electric shock, do not immerse
the power cord, power plug or appliance in water
or any other liquid, unless it is recommended in
the cleaning instructions.
Before cleaning, always turn the appliance OFF,
switch o at the power outlet, unplug at the
power outlet.
It is recommended to inspect the appliance regu-
larly. Do not use the appliance if the power sup-
ply cord, plug, connector or appliance becomes
damaged in anyway. Return the entire appliance
to the nearest authorised Stollar Service Centre
for examination and/or repair.
Any maintenance other than cleaning should
be performed at an authorised Stollar Service
Centre.
This appliance is for household use only. Do not
use this appliance for anything other than its
intended use. Do not use in moving vehicles or
boats. Do not use outdoors. Misuse may cause
injury.
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The installation of a residual current device (safe-
ty switch) is recommended to provide additional
safety protection when using electrical applianc-
es. It is advisable that a safety switch with a rated
residual operating current not exceeding mA
be installed in the electrical circuit supplying the
appliance.
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 fating of this
appliance.
See your electrician for professional advice.
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CONTROL PANEL
Vacuum&Seal / Cancel
This button has two functions depending on the
machine status:
At stand-by condition, it starts the automatic
operation of vacuuming the bag and then
automatically seals the bag when vacuum is
complete;
At working (vacuuming or sealing operations)
condition, it stops the machine.
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;
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KNOW
Your Stollar Vacuum Fresh BVS500
When the automatic “Vacuum &seal” function is
in operation, this button stops the motor pump
and immediately starts to seal the bag. The
operator to avoid crushing delicate items can
control vacuum pressure inside the bag.
Pulse Vacuum
Touch this button and the device starts
vacuuming, undo, it will stop. This process can
be repeated.
Food
Touch this button to choose seal time according
to food type:
Dry setting: for dry bags and items without
moisture, with a shorter heat-sealing time;
Moist setting: for wet bags or foods with
moisture, with an extended heat-sealing time.
Default setting is for dry bags and normal
sealing time.
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Hooks
Lock the lid.
Sealing strip
Heat-seals bags and rolls.
Upper/Lower gaskets
Form vacuum chamber.
Air intake
For use with canisters.
Vacuum chamber
Draws air out of bag and catches any liquid
overflow from the bag.
Sealing element
Teflon-coated heating element seals bags and
rolls.
Release buttons
Release the vacuum pressure inside the
machine.
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ACCESSORIES NOT SHOWN
 x cm x cm pre-cut bags
 x cm x cm pre-cut bags
Pre cut bags and rolls available separately.
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BEFORE FIRST USE
Before using your vacuum machine for the
first time, remove any packaging material and
promotional labels. Ensure the appliance is
switched o at the power outlet and the power cord
is unplugged. Wipe the VacuumFresh unit with a
soft damp cloth.
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Your Stollar Vacuum Fresh BVS500
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 “Seal” button immediately
when the desired vacuum pressure is
achieved. The appliance will stop the
pump and start heat-sealing.
NOTE
When finished, press  release buttons on either
side of the VacuumFresh and remove bag.
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VACUUM SEALING WITH A BAG
Place the VacuumFresh on a flat dry surface.
Plug the power plug into a /V power
outlet.
Using the VacuumFresh bag, place the item
inside that needs to be vacuumed.
Clean and straighten the open end of the bag,
make sure no dust, wrinkle or ripples.
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Place the open end of the bag within the vacuum
chamber area. Make sure the air intake is not
covered by the bag.
Close the lid and press tightly till you hear it
click in place on both sides.
Check the LED status of “Food” button to
confirm sealing time depending on the moisture
status of packed items (moist or dry);
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Press Vacuum & Seal button to start automatic
bag vacuuming and sealing.
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If using a roll note that one end will need to be
sealed prior to placing item in the bag. Simply
place the end of the cut roll over the heat sealing
area but not into the vacuum chamber.
Close the lid and press tightly until you hear it
click in place on both sides.
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If using rolls you will require about cm
more than the item as this extra part will
form the seal.
NOTE
VACUUM SEALING WITH ROLL
Place the VacuumFresh on a flat dry surface.
Plug the power plug into a /V power
outlet.
Cut enough bag material from the roll to fit the
item in that needs to be vacuumed.
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This appliance is for household use only.
Allow vacuum machine to cool down be-
fore next use. The VacuumFresh should
be operated only one time in one minute,
and should not be continuously used this
way for over  times. Otherwise, the
machine would get too hot and would
require minimum  minutes cool down
time before next use.
Avoid overheat of the sealing element.
Do not activate “seal” button within 
seconds from the last use.
Do not attempt to use other bags not
intended for vacuum packaging.
To open a sealed bag cut it straight
across with scissors.
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VACUUM PACKAGE IN A VACUUM
CANISTER
Place the VacuumFresh on a flat dry surface.
Plug the power plug into a /V power
outlet.
Wipe canister cover, canister base with a soft
damp cloth and ensure they are clean and dry.
Put the items into the canister and leave at least
one inch of space between food and cover rim.
Clean the cover rim of the canister and bottom
seal gasket of the canister cover.
Open the appliance. Insert one end of the hose
into the air intake post and another end of the
hose into the center hole of the canister cover.
Press the Vacuum&Seal 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 knob at the beginning of the
vacuuming work. The appliance will stop
automatically when enough vacuum pressure is
achieved.
Press the canister cover steady when pulling o
the hose accessory, press the release button to
open the cover.
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Press  release buttons on either side of the
VacuumFresh and you can remove the bag from
the VacuumFresh and place items that need to
be sealed into the bag.
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Place the item inside the bag. Clean and
straighten the open end of the bag, make sure
no dust, wrinkle or ripples. Place the open end
of the bag within the vacuum chamber area.
Make sure the air intake is not covered by the
bag. Close the lid and press tightly till you hear
it click in place on both sides. Check the LED
status of “FOOD” button to confirm sealing time
depending on the moisture status of packed
items (moist or dry). Press Vacuum & Seal button
to start automatic bag vacuuming and sealing.
When finished, press  release buttons on either
side of the vacuum sealer and remove bag.
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CORD STORAGE BOX
Put the power cord into the storage box in the back
of the machine when not using. Do not wrap the
cord around the appliance.
SEALING BASICS
Vacuum sealing is an easy and convenient way to
help preserve the freshness of your food. Vacuum
sealing is not intended to replace refrigeration or
freezing. Food that normally requires refrigeration
(below  degrees) or freezing (below - degrees)
even when vacuum sealed should still be
refrigerated or frozen. Vacuum sealing will help
retain your food’s flavour, colour and texture. It may
not stop the growth of certain kinds of bacteria
and yeast fermentation. Vacuum sealing is not a
substitute for heat preserving or canning.
Do not serve or consume food that has an odour,
texture or appearance of food that has gone bad.
Microwaving and Simmering
The VacuumFresh bags and rolls are microwave
and simmer safe. To microwave, cut the bag on
one corner so that the steam can escape and place
directly into the microwave. To simmer, place bag
into the saucepan of simmering water with the top
of the bag out of the water for easy removal.
Vacuum seal can not restore or revive
food that is past its prime.
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Freezing
Vacuum sealing helps prevent freezer burn by
removing the air in the bag.
Placement (storage)
The back of a freezer has a more constant
temperature than other areas near the door of
a freezer. Delicate foods which may thaw easily
should be kept at the back of the freezer.
Thawing food
For the best results, thaw frozen foods in a
refrigerator. Never thaw raw meats, fish, dairy
or poultry at room temperature. Thawing by
microwave may aect the texture of foods. If
thawing by microwave, begin cooking process
immediately after thawing, to prevent bacteria
growth.
Once bags or rolls are used in the
microwave or cooked in a pot, they
should not be re-used.
NOTE
Soups and Sauces
To vacuum seal soups and sauces, pour liquid in
a bag and leave at least cm of space at the top of
the bag. Do not vacuum seal at this point. Place
filled bag up right in the freezer and allow liquid
to freeze. Remove frozen bag and then proceed to
vacuum seal it.
If you only require small amounts of
stock or other liquids, you can pre-freeze
in ice cube trays and use as much or as
little as you wish. Try vacuum sealing ice
cubes in advance to save time and freezer
burn.
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Fruit
For best results many fruits can be frozen before
vacuum sealing. Wash and dry the fruit. Then
spread on a tray or baking sheet. Place the cooking
sheet in the freezer for about  hours, then transfer
fruit to a vacuum sealer bag and vacuum seal.
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Vegetables
Frozen vegetables sometimes turn black if they are
not blanched before freezing. To blanch vegetables,
fill  litre pot with water and bring to the boil. Also
fill a large bowl with ice water and have a colander
or strainer on hand. Add vegetables to boiling
water and cook for the times suggested. Vegetables
should retain a vibrant colour and remain crisp
and ‘under cooked’. Remove from boiling water
and plunge into ice water until completely chilled.
Drain as necessary, dry, and transfer to a bag for
vacuum sealing.
If vacuuming without freezing first, you should also
insert a paper towel into the bag and over each side
of the meat before vacuum sealing to absorb excess
moisture and juices.
Cruciferous vegetables
Because of gases they omit over time, cruciferous
vegetables should be kept in the freezer rather than
refrigerator after vacuum sealing. These vegetables
include broccoli, cabbage, brussel sprouts,
cauliflower, kale, and turnips.
Meat, fish & poultry
For best results, wash poultry and whole clean fish
and gently pat dry with a clean paper towel.
Beef, veal, lamb, pork and fish fillets should be
patted dry with a clean paper towel.
This extra step saves you time when you are ready
to cook and also helps to maintain good moisture
levels and shape. For best results, pre-freeze prior to
vacuum sealing for - hours to retain the moisture
and shape of the meat.
Vacuum sealing may cause meat to
darken. This is due to the removal of
oxygen and does not indicate spoilage.
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Ground Coee & other powdery foods
Due to small particle like nature of ground coee,
it may be necessary to wrap a paper towel around
the coee being vacuum sealed, or place the coee
in a bag or the original packaging prior to vacuum
sealing.
NON EDIBLE ITEMS
The vacuum sealing can be used to help preserve
non edible items:
Camping, travelling & emergency equipment
Stays dry and takes up less room when it is
vacuum sealed – bandages, matches, clothes, maps,
passport, batteries, torches, film, flares etc.
Silver
Helps prevent tarnishing. To avoid puncturing the
vacuum sealer bags, place a paper towel or soft
material over silver prior to vacuum sealing.
Resealing heat sealed bags
We only recommend using the VacuumFresh bags
for vacuum sealing, however you are able to reseal
bags that have been commercially heat sealed
such as chips, nuts and biscuits. Trim the bag in
a straight line, wipe away any greasy reside or
crumbs that may inhibit the seal. Place the bag over
the sealing area but not into the drip tray and seal.
Plastic bags such as zip lock bags or plastic wrap
cannot be sealed.
FOOD BLANCHING TIME
FOOD BLANCHING
TIME
Broccoli florets – trimmed - minutes
Carrots – depend on size Start checking
at  minutes
Cauliflower florets – trimmed - minutes
Corn on the cob - minutes
Green beans - minutes
Leafy greens such as spinach  seconds
Peas (shelled) - minutes
Sugar snap peas - minutes
Zucchini – sliced - minutes

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FOOD PRESERVATION CHART
FREEZER STANDARD SHELF LIFE VACUUM SHELF LIFE
Large cuts of beef, pork or lamb  months - years
Minced meat  months  year
Poultry  months - years
Fish  months  year
Cooked meals (stews, soups) - months - years
Vegetables  months - years
Berries - months - months
FRIDGE STANDARD SHELF LIFE VACUUM SHELF LIFE
Semi hard cheeses (cheddar, swiss) - weeks - months
Hard cheeses (parmesan) - weeks - months
Avocado, cut - days - days
PANTRY STANDARD SHELF LIFE VACUUM SHELF LIFE
Nuts  months  years
Rice  months  years
Flour  months - years
Sugar  months - years
Coee beans  months  year
Chart above is to be used as a guide only. The storage life will depend on the original
quality of the food and whether a correct seal has been made.
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It is important to ensure that all parts of your
the VacuumFresh sealing system is cleaned on a
regular basis to avoid the formation of bacteria and
yeast fermentation.
Follow the care and cleaning guidelines below:
Cleaning the VacuumFresh
Before disassembling and cleaning, ensure the
power is unplugged from the power outlet.
To clean the appliance, simply wipe down with a
clean, damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
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Cleaning bags
To wash bags for reuse, turn inside out and wash
them with warm, soapy water and a sponge. Do not
wash bags in the dishwasher as extensive exposure
to heat may soften the bag material so that it cannot
be reused again. Ensure bags are dried thoroughly
before re-use.
Dry thoroughly the foam gaskets
around the vacuum chamber before
re-assembling. To avoid vacuum leaking,
assemble all parts carefully to the
original position.
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CARE & CLEANING
Stollar VacuumFresh BVS500
The appliance should not be submerged
in water or placed into the dishwasher.
Do not place any parts into the
dishwasher. Abrasives or harsh
detergents should not be used to clean
the appliance.
NOTE
To avoid sickness, do not reuse bags after
they have contained greasy foods, raw
meat, poultry or chicken or have been
used for microwaving or simmering.
NOTE
Do not use canisters and lids in
microwave or freezer.
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Cleaning accessories
Wash all vacuum accessories with warm, soapy
water and a sponge. Do not immerse lid in water,
wipe down with a damp cloth.
Canister bases (not lids) are top rack dishwasher
safe. Ensure accessories are dried thoroughly
before re-use.
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Storing the VacuumFresh
Store the VacuumFresh on the bench top,
cupboard or drawer.
Keep the lid of the appliance unlocked when not
in use and in storage as the locked cover could
damage the foam gaskets causing leaking.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Nothing happens when I try to
vacuum package
Check the power cord to see if it is firmly plugged into electrical
outlet.
Examine the power cord for any damages.
See if the electrical outlet is operative by plugging in another
appliance.
Make sure the bag is placed correctly inside the vacuum chamber
and beneath the air intake.
Air is not removed from the bag
completely
To seal properly, open the end of the bag should be resting entirely
inside the vacuum chamber area.
Check the sealing strip and the foam gasket beneath the lid for
debris and position. Make sure no breaking or distortion of the foam
seal gaskets on both the cover and on the base around the vacuum
chamber. Wipe clean and smooth them back into place.
The VacuumFresh bag may have a leak. To test, seal the bag with
some air in it, submerge in water, and apply pressure. Bubbles
indicate a leak. Reseal or use another bag.
Use only the VacuumFresh bag with vacuum channels provided by
the manufacturer.
Leaks along the seal can be caused by wrinkles, debris crumbs,
grease or liquids. Reopen bag, wipe the top inside of the bag and
smooth it out along the sealing strip before resealing.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION
The appliance does not turn to
seal after vacuuming
There is a vacuum pressure sensor built in this appliance.
The VacuumFresh will not turn to seal automatically if the vacuum
pressure inside the bag is not able to reach to the predetermined
vacuum pressure. Check the sealing strip and the foam gasket
beneath the lid for debris and correct position. Wipe clean and
smooth them back into place, and try again.
Make sure no breaking or distortion of the foam seal gaskets on
both the cover and on the base around the vacuum chamber. Take
it out from the groove, wash and dry it thoroughly; or replace with
a new foam gasket ( get it from where you brought or your nearest
service center).
The VacuumFresh bag may have a leak. To test, seal the bag with
some air in it, submerge in water, and apply pressure. Bubbles
indicate a leak. Reseal or use another bag.
Leaks along the seal can be caused by wrinkles, debris crumbs,
grease or liquids from the bag. Reopen bag, wipe the top inside of
the bag and smooth it out along the sealing strip before resealing.
Air has re-entered into the bag
after being sealed
Leaks along the seal can be caused by wrinkles, debris crumbs,
grease or liquids. Reopen bag, wipe the top inside of the bag and
smooth it out along the sealing strip before resealing.
The release of natural gases or fermentation form foods (such
as fresh fruits and vegetables) may occur. Open the bag, if you
think that the food has begun to spoil – discard the food. Lack of a
refrigerator or fluctuating temperatures in the refrigerator can cause
food spoilage. If food is not spoiled, consume it immediately.
Check the bag for a puncture or hole which may have released the
vacuum. Do not vacuum package hard items with sharp points (like
bones or cracks of a nut shell). Cushion sharp edges with paper
towels before vacuum sealing.
The bag melts The sealing strip’s and sealing elements overheat could cause the
bag melting. Lift the lid and allow sealing strip or heating element to
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION
The canister doesn’t vacuum Make sure the hose is well connected both to the appliance and the
canister firmly.
Check if the knob of the canister is on the position of “Seal”.
Press the lid OR on the hose adaptor at the very beginning of
vacuuming to avoid leaking from the cover seal.
Check if there are significant damages or smashes, if yes, change it
for a new one.
Check the function of the vacuum sealer.
Make sure the rim of the canister is clean enough. If all the above
situations are excluded, please contact with the appointed service
center.
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