V-ZUG VS 60 144 User manual

Operating instructions
VS 60 144
Vacuum drawer

Thank you for choosing to buy one of our products. Your appliance is made to high
standards and is easy to use. Nevertheless, please take the time to read these operating
instructions in order to familiarize yourself with the appliance and get the best use out of
it.
Please follow the safety precautions.
Modifications
Text, diagrams and data correspond to the technical standard of the appliance at the
time these operating instructions went to press. The right to make technical modifications
for the purpose of the further development of the appliances is reserved.
Validity
The model number corresponds to the first alphanumerics on the identification plate.
These operating instructions apply to:
Model designation Model number Type Size system
Vacuum drawer 60 144 36001 VS60144, VS60144g,
VS60144c
60-144
Vacuum drawer 60 144 Vi 36003 VS60144Vi 60-144
Variations depending on the model are noted in the text.
© V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6302 Zug, 2018
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Contents
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1 Safety precautions 4
1.1 Symbols used......................................................... 4
1.2 General safety precautions.................................. 4
1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions ............... 4
1.4 Before using for the first time.............................. 5
2 General appliance description 7
2.1 Using for the first time .......................................... 7
2.2 Construction ........................................................... 7
2.3 Operating and display elements......................... 8
2.4 Explanation of the displays.................................. 8
3 Opening and closing the drawer 8
4 Operating the appliance 9
5 Food handling 10
5.1 Quality and hygiene ............................................10
5.2 Preparing special types of food........................11
5.3 Storage ..................................................................11
5.4 Vacuisine © ..........................................................11
6 Vacuum sealing food 12
6.1 Food .......................................................................12
6.2 Recommended vacuuming levels ....................12
6.3 Selecting the level for sealing time ..................14
7 Overview of applications 14
7.1 Vacuuming and sealing......................................14
7.2 Vacuuming only ...................................................14
7.3 Sealing only ..........................................................14
7.4 External vacuuming* ...........................................15
8 Care and maintenance 16
8.1 General notes.......................................................16
8.2 Cleaning ................................................................16
8.3 Replacing the sealing bar..................................17
8.4 Replacing the appliance lid gasket..................17
8.5 Replacing the seal pad ......................................18
8.6 System check.......................................................18
8.7 Dehumidifying.......................................................18
9 Trouble-shooting 19
9.1 What to do if …......................................................19
10 Accessories and spare parts 21
11 Technical data 22
12 Tips and tricks 22
13 Disposal 23
14 Index 24
15 Notes 25
16 Service & Support 27

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1 Safety precautions
1.1 Symbols used
Denotes important safety precau-
tions.
Failure to observe said precautions
can result in injury or in damage to
the appliance or fittings!
Information and precautions that
should be observed.
Information on disposal
Information about the Operating In-
structions
▸ Indicates step-by-step instructions.
–Describes how the appliance reacts
to the steps taken.
▪Indicates a list.
1.2 General safety precautions
▪Read the operating instruc-
tions before using the appli-
ance for the first time!
▪This appliance can be used
by children aged 8 and above
and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experi-
ence and/or knowledge,
provided they are supervised
or have been instructed on
the safe use of the appliance
and have understood the haz-
ards involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user mainten-
ance shall not be undertaken
by children without supervi-
sion.
▪If an appliance is not
equipped with a mains cable
and a plug or other means for
disconnecting from the mains
with a contact opening on
each pole complying with the
conditions of overvoltage cat-
egory III for full isolation, an
isolating device must be in-
corporated into the perman-
ently installed electrical install-
ation in accordance with the
installation regulations.
▪If the mains cable of this ap-
pliance is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufac-
turer or its Customer Services
or a similarly qualified person
in order to avoid hazard.
1.3 Appliance-specific safety
precautions
The sealing bar gets hot during use.
Care should be taken. Avoid touch-
ing the sealing bar. Burns hazard.
Other accessible parts can get hot
during use. Keep young children
away from the appliance.
▪Do not use aggressive or ab-
rasive detergent or sharp
metal scrapers for cleaning
the glass lid of the appliance

1 Safety precautions
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as they could scratch the sur-
face. This could result in dam-
age to or destruction of the
glass.
▪Never use a high-pressure or
steam cleaner for cleaning
the appliance. Risk of short
circuiting!
▪Use the vacuum bags recom-
mended for this appliance!
Using non-original bags may
damage the sealing bar.
▪For external vacuuming of
glass bottles, only use bottles
that are suitable for vacuum-
ing. Bottles that are unsuit-
able or already damaged
could implode during external
vacuuming and cause injury.
1.4 Before using for the first
time
▪The appliance must be installed and
connected to the electricity supply in
accordance with the separate installa-
tion instructions. The necessary work
must be carried out by a qualified fitter/
electrician.
Correct use
▪The appliance is designed for use in
the home for preparing food. No liability
is assumed for any damage caused by
improper use or incorrect handling.
▪The appliance should only be installed
and operated in a room with an ambi-
ent temperature of between 5 °C and
35 °C.
▪Any repairs, modifications or manipula-
tions to the appliance, especially any
electrically live parts, may only be car-
ried out by the manufacturer, its Cus-
tomer Services department or similarly
qualified persons. Repairs if carried out
incorrectly may cause serious injury,
damage to the appliance and fittings,
as well as affect the functioning of the
appliance. If the appliance is not work-
ing properly or in case a repair is
needed, follow the instructions given in
the 'Service & Support' section. Contact
our Customer Services if necessary.
▪Use original spare parts only.
▪Retain these operating instructions for
future reference. If you sell the appli-
ance or pass it on to a third party,
please ensure these operating instruc-
tions accompany the appliance, to-
gether with the installation instructions.
In this way, the new owners can inform
themselves about how to use the appli-
ance correctly and read the pertinent
safety precautions.
▪The appliance corresponds to recog-
nized technology standards and the rel-
evant safety regulations. Proper use of
the appliance is essential to avoid dam-
age and accidents. Please therefore fol-
low the precautions given in these oper-
ating instructions.
▪Make sure the silicone tube and the va-
cuum stopper for bottles are intact and
working properly. Replace any dam-
aged parts.
Children in the home
▪The appliance is designed for use by
adults who are familiar with these oper-
ating instructions. Children may not al-
ways be aware of the danger involved
in using electrical appliances. Ensure
proper supervision and do not allow
children to play with the appliance –
there is a danger that children could
hurt themselves.

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Note on use
▪If the appliance is visibly damaged, do
not use it. Call Customer Services.
▪If the appliance is not functioning prop-
erly, disconnect it from the power sup-
ply immediately.
▪Ensure the mains cables of other elec-
trical appliances do not get trapped in
the appliance. The electrical cable insu-
lation could become damaged.
▪If the mains cable of the appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by our
Customer Services in order to avoid
hazard.
▪Ensure there are no foreign bodies or
pets in the vacuum drawer before clos-
ing it.
▪Objects that could pose a danger if the
appliance were accidentally switched
on must not be stored in the vacuum
drawer. This includes in particular con-
tainers with gas or air chambers (e.g.
spray cans).
▪Repairs if carried out incorrectly may
cause a safety hazard. Risk of electric
shock! Only a technician from our Cus-
tomer Services may carry out repairs.
Caution: Burns hazard
▪The sealing bar on the appliance gets
very hot. The sealing seam of the va-
cuum bag also heats up strongly during
the sealing process.
Caution: Risk of injury
▪Do not sit or lean on the appliance or
use it as a storage surface.
▪Made from glass, the appliance lid is
under tension. Damage to the surface
of the glass may cause it to shatter. The
appliance must not be operated if the
lid is cracked or broken. Contact Cus-
tomer Services.
Caution: Risk to life
▪Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging
material, e.g. plastic film and poly-
styrene, away from children and anim-
als. Packaging material can be danger-
ous for children and animals.
How to avoid damaging the appliance
▪Open and close the appliance lid
slowly.
▪Do not put any objects on the appli-
ance, especially any sources of heat or
cold. Do not drop any objects on the
appliance lid.
▪Only chilled food should be vacuum
sealed.
▪A maximum of 40 vacuum and sealing
processes can be carried out one after
the other.
▪When vacuuming or cleaning make
sure no water gets inside the appliance
and in particular into the suction inlet of
the vacuum pump. Use a moderately
damp cloth for cleaning. Do not spray
the outside or the inside of the appli-
ance with water. If water gets inside the
appliance, it will cause damage.
▪Take care not to damage the lid gasket
with pointed or sharp objects. Do not
use any cleaning agent to clean the lid
gasket – use just a damp cloth.

2 General appliance description
Food can be vacuum sealed in bags in the vacuum drawer. The vacuum-packed food
can be cooked gently in a steam cooker (Vacuisine) or in a water bath. Vacuum-packing
can prolong the shelf life of certain foodstuffs.
2.1 Using for the first time
Before operating the newly installed appliance for the first time, the following steps
should be taken:
▪Remove packaging and transport materials from out of the vacuum tank.
▪Remove the operating instructions, bags and any unneeded accessories.
2.2 Construction
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12 13 14
1Appliance lid made from glass 8Bag tray
2Sealing bar 9Cover for sealing bar
3Bag clip 10 Identification plate
4Operating and display elements 11 Suction inlet adapter*
5Drawer front (push-and-pull
opening and closing mechanism)
12 Tube*
6Appliance lid gasket 13 Adapter for vacuum stopper*
7Suction inlet 14 Vacuum stopper*
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* Depending on the software version
2.3 Operating and display elements
ABC
12345678
Displays Buttons
AVacuuming level 1On/Off
BSealing time 2Vacuuming level
CVacuuming level – external
vacuuming*
3Sealing time
4External vacuuming*
5Start
6Stop
7Dehumidifying
8Maintenance
* Depending on the software version
2.4 Explanation of the displays
Inactive (no displays, dark)
Preselection (number of selected levels, illuminated)
Process running (number of selected levels, flashing)
3 Opening and closing the drawer
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4 Operating the appliance
Opening Closing
▸ Push in the middle of the drawer front.
–The drawer opens.
▸ Close in the middle of the drawer front.
–The drawer engages and closes.
Never force the drawer open
as this could damage the closing mechanism (push/pull system).
4 Operating the appliance
Switching on
▸ Touch the button.
–The appliance is ready for opera-
tion.
▸ Open the appliance lid.
Inserting bag
▸ Put the food into the vacuum bag.
▸ Push the opening of the bag under
the bag clip 1.
20
1
▸ Use the bag tray 2 supplied for smal-
ler amounts of food.
40
2
Settings
▸ Select the vacuuming level with the button and the sealing time with the button.
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5 Food handling
Starting the process
▸ Close the appliance lid.
There must be plenty of room in the vacuum tank for the bag with food.
The appliance lid must close easily without any resistance.
The gasket and the contact surface of the gasket must be clean and free of objects.
The bag must lie completely flat on the sealing bar, without any overlap or wrinkles.
▸ Push the appliance lid shut and touch the button to start the process.
–The displays for the level of vacuuming and sealing time flash during the vacuum-
ing process.
End of operation
–An acoustic signal is emitted when the process is finished.
▸ Open the appliance lid and remove the vacuum-sealed product.
Aborting or switching off before time
Touch the or button to interrupt the vacuuming process while it is running. The bag
is not sealed. The end of the vacuuming process (ventilation running) cannot be interrup-
ted.
Switching the appliance off
▸ Touch the button.
–The appliance switches off.
Sealing sooner
The vacuuming process can be interrupted and the bag sealed sooner.
▸ Touch the sealing time button.
Liquids already start to boil at low temperatures when under a vacuum. This pro-
duces steam, which can cause the appliance to malfunction. Carefully watch the
vacuuming process and seal the bag sooner if bubbles start to form (boiling).
5 Food handling
Vacuum sealing food can generally extend its shelf life.
5.1 Quality and hygiene
The bacterial content of food determines how long a product can be preserved.
The higher the bacterial content, the shorter the maximum storage time.
In order to preserve food for as long as possible, only vacuum seal food that is in perfect
condition. Products that have been kept for some time before vacuum sealing have a
higher bacterial content and are therefore not suitable for long-term storage.
To prevent fresh food from being contaminated with bacteria, the following points should
be observed:
▪Wash hands well before handling food.
▪Ensure food preparation surfaces are smooth and hygienically clean. Clean food pre-
paration surfaces before use.
▪Clean all utensils (knives, forks, spoons, etc.) before use.
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5.2 Preparing special types of food
Some types of food have to be specially prepared so that they can be stored.
Brassicas, pulses, stalks and shoots
All brassicas (cauliflower, broccoli, white cabbage, red cabbage, etc.), pulses (fresh
beans, peas, etc.), and stalks and shoots (asparagus, etc.) release gas when vacuum
sealed. These foods have therefore to be blanched in a steam cooker or in plenty of boil-
ing water, then run under cold water until cold. The vacuum-sealed food can then be
frozen (as it is compact it takes little space in the freezer).
Only a few varieties of vegetables, e.g. carrots, leeks, sweet peppers, bunching onions,
Chinese cabbage, Pascal celery, tomatoes (for cooking) and herbs, can be frozen in
their raw state Portion the prepared and chopped vegetables in freezer bags and deep-
freeze. For making your next Swiss barley soup or minestrone, ideally dice, vacuum seal
and deep-freeze the raw vegetables
5.3 Storage
To store food safely, the following points must be observed:
▪Food that is to be stored must be fresh and in perfect condition.
▪The product must be already at the storage temperature before vacuum sealing.
▪Keep any interruptions to the cool chain as short as possible.
▪Where possible, dry the food before vacuum sealing.
▪Avoid mixing raw and cooked foods.
▪Select the highest level of vacuuming possible, as given in the section: Recommen-
ded vacuuming levels (see page 12).
▪Large pieces of food can be preserved for longer than smaller pieces.
▪Store food at as low a temperature as possible.
▪Place the food in the refrigerator or freezer immediately after evacuating the air.
▪Perishables should always be kept in a refrigerator or freezer, even when vacuum-
packed. Vacuum sealing food is not the same as preserving it!
5.4 Vacuisine ©
Vacuum-sealed food can be prepared using the sous-vide method of cooking. At V-ZUG,
we call this method Vacuisine.
Only use original V-ZUG vacuum bags for the Vacuisine method.
For detailed information and Vacuisine recipes, go to vzug.com.
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6 Vacuum sealing food
6.1 Food
Several points have to be considered when vacuum sealing food and preparing for sous-
vide cooking.
Choice of bag
For sous-vide cooking, use original V-ZUG vacuum bags only. These vacuum bags are
suitable for use between a temperature range of -40°C to +115°C and thus also for
sous-vide cooking. The vacuum bags are microwave-safe (e.g. for defrosting frozen
food). A bag containing food that has been sealed under vacuum must be pierced or
opened before microwaving. Overpressure can otherwise develop and cause the va-
cuum bag to burst.
If bags other than V-ZUG vacuum bags are used for sous-vide cooking, these could be-
come soft, the sealing seam may not hold or may melt. Only use other bags for vacuum
sealing and adjust the sealing time to the material of the bag.
Using non-original bags may damage the sealing bar. The use of such bags is at
the owner's own risk.
Size of bag
Select size of bag so that the food to be vacuum sealed fills max. two-thirds of the
volume of the bag.
Food
For optimal results, the food must be chilled before vacuum sealing.
Refrigerate the food at a maximum of 5°C for at least two hours before vacuum sealing.
Liquid foodstuffs, in particular, should not be warmer than 10°C.
Never vacuum seal warm or hot food.
Filling the vacuum bag
When filling the bag make sure the area where the bag is to be sealed remains clean,
otherwise the bag may not seal properly. Fold the top of the bag down (inside facing out)
about 5cm before filling it.
6.2 Recommended vacuuming levels
Selecting the vacuuming level
The following vacuuming levels are available for selection (after portioning) for pack-
aging, marinating, sous-vide cooking (Vacuisine ©), freezing or storing:
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Vacuuming level
with display
Food category with ex-
amples
Tips and uses
0
(sealing )
▪Very fragile and delic-
ate food, e.g. crisps
and salad.
For very fragile and delicate foods that are
originally packed with an air cushion, the
original or vacuum bag should not be filled
more than a third full. Loosely place the
bag with the air cushion in the vacuum
drawer so that the form and consistency of
the food remains intact.
1▪Fragile and delicate
fruit, e.g. berries,
plums, apricots, ba-
nanas.
▪Liquids and solids
with a lot of liquid,
e.g. soups, sauces
and meat with a lot of
marinade.
▪Jars and bottles, e.g.
jars of nuts, seeds
and kernels, opened
jars of pesto.
With vacuuming level 1, fragile and delicate
fruit keeps its shape and consistency and is
not deformed.
Vacuum pure liquids or meat with a lot of
vinegar- or wine-based marinade on vacu-
uming level 1 only. The vacuum is sufficient
for reduced oxidation of wine and vinegar.
Opened jars of pesto can be sealed airtight
again using vacuuming level 1, provided
they are not too tall. Nuts, seeds and ker-
nels can be similarly vacuum-packed to
protect against infestation.
Air and hence also oxygen is evacuated out
of bottles of oil and wine ideally using ex-
ternal vacuuming level 1.
2▪Firmer fruit, e.g.
pears and quinces.
▪Less firm vegetables
such as sweet pep-
pers, tomatoes and
courgettes.
▪Fish, whole un-
skinned or filleted.
▪Solids with a little li-
quid, e.g. meat with a
little marinade.
▪Firmer fruit and solids with a little liquid
can be vacuum sealed using vacuuming
level 2.
▪Vegetables and fish with a little or no li-
quid can be vacuum sealed ideally using
vacuuming level 2.
▪Meat in a sauce or with a little marinade
is also suitable for vacuum sealing on
vacuuming level 2. If there is a lot of li-
quid, use vacuuming level 1.
3▪Meat, e.g. medallions,
steak.
▪Firm vegetables, e.g.
carrots, beetroot.
▪Food for freezing
▪Hard cheese for stor-
ing
▪Meat without any added liquid, e.g. just
with herbs, and firmer vegetables can be
prepared, e.g. for sous-vide cooking
(Vacuisine ©), ideally using vacuuming
level 3. Vacuuming level 3 should be
used for food that is going to be frozen
as extracting the air prevents freezer
burn.
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6.3 Selecting the level for sealing time
If using original V-ZUG vacuum bags, set the sealing time to level 2.
If using non-original bags, the sealing time must be adjusted to the material of the bag.
Using non-original bags may damage the sealing bar. The use of such bags is at
the owner's own risk.
7 Overview of applications
All possible applications are described below.
See also the advice in the Tips and tricks (see page 22) section.
7.1 Vacuuming and sealing
This is the standard application of the vacuum drawer. The process starts and an under-
pressure is created inside the vacuum tank. The opening of the bag placed inside it is
sealed. Then the pressure in the appliance is equalized again and the process is fin-
ished.
The vacuum drawer must be ready for operation.
▸ Touch the button once or more to select a suitable vacuuming level.
▸ Touch the button once or more to select a suitable level for the sealing time.
▸ Press down the appliance lid and start the process with the button.
More detailed information on vacuuming and sealing can be found in the Operat-
ing the appliance (see page 9) section.
7.2 Vacuuming only
Jars with screw-top lids, containing e.g. nuts or kernels, can be vacuumed and sealed
airtight at the same time using this application.
Only use jars with intact screw-top lids. Check that the jars are not too tall before
closing the appliance lid.
Do not use the bag tray.
The jars may be max. 8.5cm tall to avoid damage to the appliance.
This application is not suitable for making jam (filling with hot content). Only
chilled food should be vacuum sealed.
The vacuum drawer must be ready for operation.
▸ Lightly close the screw-top lids of the jars and place the jars in the vacuum tank.
▸ Touch the button once or more to select a suitable vacuuming level.
▸ Touch the button repeatedly until the display for the sealing time goes out com-
pletely.
▸ Press down the appliance lid and start the process with the button.
7.3 Sealing only
Using this application, a bag can be closed airtight without creating a vacuum.
Despite the setting, a slight underpressure is created in the bag, and this is neces-
sary to create a successful seal.
The vacuum drawer must be ready for operation.
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▸ Touch the button repeatedly until the display for the vacuuming level goes out
completely.
▸ Touch the button once or more to select a suitable level for the sealing time.
▸ Press down the appliance lid and start the process with the button.
7.4 External vacuuming*
* Depending on the software version
Using this application, air can be evacuated out of glass bottles of oil and wine, for in-
stance, to prevent the contents reacting with the oxygen. This function can also be used
to vacuum seal commercially available vacuum containers. Make sure that the vacuum
containers are safe for use with food and can be connected to the vacuum drawer tube,
which has a 3 mm internal diameter, using a suitable adapter.
For external vacuuming of glass bottles, only use bottles that are suitable for va-
cuum sealing. Unsuitable or damaged bottles could implode during external vacu-
uming. There is a risk of injury.
The vacuum drawer must be ready for operation and the lid open.
▸ To evacuate a bottle, push either end of the tube onto the right connector for each ad-
apter.
▸ Put the larger adapter on the suction inlet in the vacuum tank. To evacuate a bottle,
put the smaller adapter with the other end of the tube on the vacuum stopper, which
is pressed into the bottle mouth. To evacuate a vacuum container, connect the end of
the tube to the vacuum container – rather than to the bottle – using an adapter if ne-
cessary.
Place the bottle for external evacuating on a flat and stable surface near the va-
cuum drawer.
▸ Touch the button once or more to select a suitable vacuuming level. See "Re-
commended vacuuming levels (see page 12)”.
Vacuum seal large quantities of liquid in solid containers with an appropriate
volume.
To evacuate wine bottles, only use external vacuuming on level 1 as otherwise the
gas in the wine will be affected.
▸ Start external vacuuming with the button.
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8 Care and maintenance
8 Care and maintenance
8.1 General notes
The drawer must be switched off for cleaning.
Incorrect handling can result in damage to the appliance!
▪Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents, metal scrapers that are sharp or scratch,
steel wool, abrasive scouring pads, etc. to clean the appliance, as they will damage
the surface. Scratches to the glass lid can cause it to crack.
▪Never use a high-pressure or steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
▪Ensure no liquids or solids get into the suction inlet of the vacuum pump. This would
cause irreparable damage to the pump.
8.2 Cleaning
Outside
▸ Remove any soiling or excess cleaning agent immediately.
▸ Clean the surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little washing-up liquid
– for metallic surfaces rub in the direction of the original polish lines.
▸ Dry with a soft cloth.
Inside
▸ Remove the sealing bar 1 incl. sealing bar cover 2 from the appliance.
▸ Remove any soiling or excess cleaning agent immediately.
▸ Clean the surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little washing-up li-
quid – for metallic surfaces rub in the direction of the original polish lines.
▸ Dry with a soft cloth.
▸ Clean the sealing bar 1 with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little washing-up
liquid and dry with a soft cloth. The sealing bar cover 2 can be cleaned in the dish-
washer.
▸ Put the sealing bar cover 2 back in
place in the appliance.
▸ Position the sealing bar 1 on the two
locating pins in the appliance.
1
2
Appliance lid gasket
▸ Clean the appliance lid gasket with a soft cloth dampened with water.
Do not use detergent!
▸ Dry with a soft cloth.
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8 Care and maintenance
Parts used in external vacuuming
Clean the parts used in external vacuuming (suction inlet adapter, tube, adapter for va-
cuum stopper and vacuum stopper) with hot water, a little washing-up liquid and a soft
cloth or sponge and then wipe dry.
Accessories
The bag tray can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
8.3 Replacing the sealing bar
▸ Remove the damaged sealing bar 1
together with the sealing bar cover 2
from the appliance.
▸ Put the sealing bar cover 2 back in
place in the appliance.
▸ Position the new sealing bar 1 on the
two locating pins in the appliance.
1
2
No aids or tools are needed.
8.4 Replacing the appliance lid gasket
▸ Remove the damaged appliance lid
gasket 3.
▸ Fit the new appliance lid gasket.
3
No aids or tools are needed.
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8.5 Replacing the seal pad
The seal pad 4 is located on the under-
side of the appliance lid.
▸ Take the damaged seal pad 4 out of
its holder 5.
▸ Insert the new seal pad 4 in the
holder 5 .
5
4
No aids or tools are needed.
8.6 System check
If the maintenance button illuminates, the vacuum pump cannot achieve the re-
quired underpressure in the allotted time. The appliance lid may not be closed
properly or the appliance lid gasket may be dirty or damaged.
▸ Cleaning the lid gasket (see page 16). Do not use detergent!
▸ Close the appliance lid and press down.
If after the next vacuuming process the maintenance button remains
illuminated:
▸ Select a lower vacuuming level.
If the maintenance button repeatedly illuminates:
▸ Wait until the symbol illuminates.
▸ Dehumidify the vacuum pump (see page 18).
8.7 Dehumidifying
Dehumidification is necessary when the oil in the vacuum pump contains too much
water (from frequently vacuuming moist foodstuffs).
If the and buttons illuminate, …
… the oil in the vacuum pump can be dehumidified.
▸ Close the appliance lid and press down.
▸ Touch the button.
–The oil in the vacuum pump is being dehumidified.
If the and buttons illuminate, …
… the oil in the vacuum pump must be dehumidified.
▸ Close the appliance lid and press down.
▸ Touch the button.
–The oil in the vacuum pump is being dehumidified.
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9 Trouble-shooting
The dehumidifying process takes a maximum of 20 minutes. If the button re-
mains illuminated, the process must be repeated.
It is necessary to wait for one hour between dehumidifying processes as the oil in
the vacuum pump gets hot. During this time, the and buttons are illuminated,
but they cannot be operated.
9 Trouble-shooting
9.1 What to do if …
This section lists faults that can be solved simply by following the instructions given. If
another fault is displayed or the fault cannot be remedied, please call Customer Ser-
vices.
… the appliance is not working
Possible cause Solution
▪A household fuse or circuit
breaker has tripped due to
an overload.
▸ Replace or switch the fuse back on.
▪The fuse or circuit breaker
keeps blowing.
▸ Call Customer Services.
▪An interruption in the power
supply.
▸ Check the power supply.
▪The appliance is faulty. ▸ Call Customer Services.
▪Repeated vacuuming has
caused the appliance to
overheat.
▸ Allow the appliance to cool down before using again.
▪The appliance is in a cool-
ing phase between two de-
humidifying processes. Dur-
ing this time, the and
buttons are illuminated, but
they cannot be operated.
▸ Wait one hour before repeating the dehumidifying
process.
… insufficient vacuum in the bag
Possible cause Solution
▪The vacuuming level selec-
ted was too low for the par-
ticular foodstuff used.
▸ Select the next highest level.
▪The suction inlet of the va-
cuum pump is obstructed.
▸ Ensure the bag is not obstructing the suction inlet of
the vacuum pump.
▪The bag is not airtight. ▸ Vacuum seal the food in a new bag, selecting a
higher level for the sealing time if necessary.
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… the vacuum bag is incorrectly sealed
Possible cause Solution
▪The sealing time set was in-
sufficient for the vacuuming
level selected.
▸ Select the next highest sealing time level.
▪The vacuum bag is not posi-
tioned correctly on the seal-
ing bar.
▸ Position the vacuum bag correctly.
▪The vacuum bag is contam-
inated around the sealing
seam.
▸ Clean the sealing area before the process.
▪The seal pad, located on the
appliance lid, is very worn.
▸ Replace the seal pad.
▪Repeated vacuuming has
caused the appliance to
overheat.
▸ Allow the appliance to cool down before using
again.
… the appliance lid will not open
Possible cause Solution
▪The appliance is in opera-
tion.
▸ Wait until the appliance is ventilated at the end of the
process and an acoustic signal is emitted.
▪Power supply was interrup-
ted.
▸ Reconnect the power supply. The appliance is ventil-
ated.
… noises can be heard during operation
Possible cause Solution
▪Appliance can make noises
during operation (e.g.
switching and pumping
noises).
▸ Such noise is normal.
… the maintenance button illuminates
Possible cause Solution
▪The appliance cannot reach
the desired underpressure.
▸ Hold the appliance lid down well when starting the va-
cuum-sealing process.
▸ Check the appliance lid gasket and the contact sur-
face of the gasket and clean if necessary. If the gas-
ket is not lying flat, smooth it out with a finger.
▸ Select a lower vacuuming level, e.g. for food with li-
quid.
▸ If the vacuum bag is protruding from under the appli-
ance lid gasket, position the bag correctly.
▪The pump output is re-
duced.
▸ Dehumidify the oil in the vacuum pump when the
button illuminates.
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