Vacmaster VP215 User manual

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Contents
Welcome
Important Safeguards.................................................................................................................4
Vacuum Packaging Guidelines............................................................................................5
VP215 Features....................................................................................................................................6
VP215 Control Panel........................................................................................................................ 7
VP215 Setup...........................................................................................................................................8
How To......................................................................................................................................................10
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................. 12
Cleaning and Care.........................................................................................................................13
More Resources............................................................................................................................... 14
Specs........................................................................................................................................................ 15
Parts Information ..........................................................................................................................16
Limited Warranty and Registration................................................................................21
Thank you for purchasing the VacMaster®VP215 Chamber Vacuum
Sealer. With the help of the VP215, you will now be able to keep food
fresh for longer in the refrigerator, freezer or pantry. The VP215 effectively
removes air and extends freshness up to ve times longer than
traditional methods. Our versatile and convenient machine can also
be used to preserve and organize other items, like keepsakes or small,
easy-to-lose items. Your VP215 will quickly become invaluable to all your
packaging needs; it will never leave your countertop.
The VP215 is a chamber vacuum system, which offers two distinct
advantages over non-chamber, external suction units. First, a much
higher level of vacuum can be achieved, which means a longer shelf life
for foods that you package. Secondly, liquids and liquid-rich foods can
be effectively vacuum packaged. Foods like fresh meats, sh, soups,
stews and marinated vegetables are packaged quickly with ease and no
mess. The VacMaster®VP215 is perfect for sous vide cooking.
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Read and complete the following to prevent any damage.
Oil must be added to the vacuum pump before using.
VacMaster®model VP215 uses an oil vacuum pump.
For shipping purposes there is no oil in the pump. Oil must be added.
Adding Oil to Vacuum Pump
Turn off and unplug machine to prevent electrocution.
1. Using VacMaster approved 10W non-detergent hydraulic oil , ll the
enclosed plastic oil bottle.
2. Locate the oil ll bolt (A) on the top of the vacuum pump.
3. Remove oil ll bolt.
4. Watching oil site glass (B) insert end of oil bottle into hole.
5. Fill oil level between 1/2 to 3/4 of site glass.
• Do not overfill. Overfill can cause damage to the vacuum pump.
6. Replace and tighten bolt to vacuum pump.
NOTE: Pump requires approximately 8 fluid ounces of oil (approx. 1 cup).
Use only approved VacMaster®vacuum oil.
YOU MUST ADD OIL
BEFORE USE!
FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DAMAGE THE PUMP!
A. Oil Fill Bolt
B. Oil Site Glass
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For your safety, always follow these basic precautions when using a
VacMaster®VP215 Vacuum Sealer:
1. Read all instructions in this User’s Guide before use.
2. Do not use the VP215 on a wet or hot surface, or near a heat
source.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse any part
of the vacuum sealer, power cord, or plug in water or any other
liquid.
4. Unplug the machine before cleaning or when not in use.
5. To disconnect, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Do not disconnect by pulling on the cord.
6. Do not operate the VP215 if it has a damaged cord or plug.
7. Do not operate the VP215 if it malfunctions or is damaged.
Contact Customer Service at 800-821-7849.
8. Use the VP215 only for its intended use.
9. Closely supervise children when using any electrical appliance.
Do not allow the VP215 to be used as a toy.
10. The VP215 (110V appliances only) has a grounded plug. Use only a
grounded electrical outlet. To reduce risk of electrical shock, do
not modify the plug in any way.
11. Do not use an extension cord.
12. The power cord should not drape over a counter or tabletop, as
the cord could be tripped over or pulled on unintentionally.
13. Do not place or operate near an electric or gas burner, or a heated
oven.
14. Extreme caution and care must be used when sealing or
handling any pouches containing hot liquids.
15. Do not use outdoors.
16. 65°-75°recommended operating temperature.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safeguards
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Vacuum Packaging Guidelines
▫Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for canning. All perishables
still need to be refrigerated or frozen.
▫Follow all food safety regulations as outlined by the FDA at
www.FDA.gov
▫Use only VacMaster®Vacuum Chamber Pouches and accessories.
▫Delicate foods can be frozen prior to packaging to protect them
from getting crushed by the vacuum.
▫Use VacMaster®Bone Guards to cover an item’s sharp edges to
prevent pouch punctures.
▫Allow foods and liquids to cool to room temperature before vacuum
packaging.
▫Avoid overlling the pouch. Leave 3" minimum of space between the
contents and the open end of the pouch. This is called head space.
This prevents spills during the vacuum sealing process.
▫To prevent wrinkles from forming in the seal, gently stretch the
pouch at along the seal bar before closing the lid.
▫VacMaster®pouches are boilable, freezable, and microwavable.
When microwaving, it is important to pierce the pouch.
▫Some fruits and vegetables may release gases, known as
outgassing. When packaging these fruits and vegetables,
outgassing can cause the vacuum to be gradually lost over time.
Blanching or freezing before vacuum packaging helps prevent this
from occurring.
NOTE: Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria, soft cheeses, fresh
mushrooms, garlic and onions should never be vacuum packaged.
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VP215 Features
1. Seal Pad
2. Lid Gasket
3. Power Switch
4. Vacuum Chamber
5. Filler Plates: Used to occupy space in the chamber. The
plates allow for faster vacuum. When more space is
occupied, there is less air to be removed from the chamber.
6. Seal Bar (not in photo)
7. Lid Lock: This feature is used to keep the lid closed while
the machine is in storage. DO NOT USE while the machine is
operating.
8. Control Panel
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VP215 Control Panel
1. Vacuum Gauge: Indicates the vacuum level inside the chamber.
2. Function Lights:
Vacuum: Illuminates to adjust vacuum time as well as during
the vacuum process. During set up, adjust the vacuum time
using the UP/DOWN Buttons.
Gas: This model does not offer the gas ush option.
Sealing: Illuminates to adjust vacuum time as well as during the
sealing process. During set up, adjust the sealing time using the
UP/DOWN Buttons.
Cooling: Illuminates to adjust vacuum time as well as during the
cooling process. During set up, adjust the cooling using the UP/
DOWN buttons.
3. Working Indicator Light: Illuminates to indicate the machine is
currently in use.
4. LED Screen (Time): Displays current function or cycle time,
measured in seconds.
5. STOP Button: Press to stop the cycle and immediately seal the
pouch. This button will only work when the machine has entered
the vacuum seal process.
6. SET Button: Press to select the vacuum time, sealing time, or
cooling time. Use with the UP/DOWN buttons.
7. UP/DOWN Buttons: Press to increase or decrease vacuum time,
sealing time, or cooling time.
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Adding Oil to the VP215
Required Supplies:
▫1/2 quart VacMaster machine oil
▫Empty oil bottle with spout
▫Phillips head screwdriver
▫Adjustable wrench (not included)
1. Run vacuum process a couple
of times to "warm up" the oil.
2. Prepare the Oil: The VP215
includes a maintenance kit that
contains a 1/2 quart of oil and
an empty oil bottle with spout.
Fill the empty oil bottle with oil.
3. Remove the Back Panel: Using
the enclosed Phillips head
screwdriver, remove the four
screws from the back panel and
take the panel off the machine.
4. Remove the Oil Fill Bolt: Locate the oil ll bolt on the vacuum
pump and remove it using an adjustable wrench or similar tool.
5. Fill the Pump with Oil: Insert the spout into the open hole (oil
ll bolt opening) and begin pouring the oil into the pump. Fill the
pump until the oil level is at 1/2 to 3/4 in the site glass. This is
approximately 10 to 12 ounces of oil.
6. Replace the Oil Fill Bolt and Back Panel: Once the pump is lled
with oil, screw the oil ll bolt back in place and put the back panel
on the machine. The VP215 Chamber Vacuum Sealer is now ready
for use.
Required oil change schedule:
First Change: one week after use.
Future Change: every 3 months or 250 cycles, which ever comes rst.
VP215 Setup
Back of
Housing
Cabinet
Oil Fill Bolt
Oil Site Glass
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VP215 Setup
How to Use
Please read all instructions before operating the VP215
1. Attach the power cord and plug the machine into a grounded
electrical outlet - Properly insert the electrical cord into the
power outlet on the back of the machine and then plug the cord
into the wall outlet.
2. Open the machine lid - Release the lid lock, located on the right
side of the machine, and allow the lid to lift and remain open.
3. Turn the power switch on - Turn
the red switch on the left side of
the machine toward the front,
switching from the "0"to the
"1"position. The LED Screen on
the control panel will illuminate
showing a symbol.
IMPORTANT: Do not turn the machine on until the lid lock has been
released. The lid lock feature is used ONLY to keep the lid closed
while the machine is in storage.
Adjusting the VP215 Timing Controls
NOTE: Timing adjustments must be made with the lid lock off and the lid open.
To adjust/set the timing controls, press the SET button on the control panel
until the required label (Vacuum, Sealing or Cooling) is illuminated. For
each selection, the current time setting will show on the LED Screen. All
time settings are displayed in seconds.
For initial testing, the time settings should be:
Vacuum Time: 40 seconds
Sealing Time: 1.2 seconds
Cooling Time: 2.2 seconds
To change the timing control settings, please read "Adjusting the VP215
Timing Controls" on Page 7.
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How to Use
Adjusting the VP215 Timing Controls (Cont’d)
Vacuum Time: To increase or decrease the vacuum time, press the SET
button until VACUUM is illuminated and then use the UP/DOWN buttons
to adjust the vacuum time accordingly. The time setting will display on
the LED Screen on the control panel.
NOTE: Filler plates can be used to reduce the vacuum time required. Place
the filler plates inside the chamber as desired. Filler plates occupy space,
leaving less air to be removed from the chamber. If you require more space
inside the chamber, remove the filler plates to accommodate your product.
Sealing Time: To increase or decrease the sealing time, press the SET
button until SEALING is illuminated and then use the UP/DOWN buttons
to adjust the sealing time to accommodate your application. It is
recommended that you make adjustments in 0.1 second increments to
avoid melting the pouch.
NOTE: For thicker pouches, you should increase the seal time in 0.1 second
increments until the pouch seals completely. In addition, for thinner pouches,
you should decrease the seal time in 0.1 second increments to avoid over-
sealing the pouch.
Cooling Time: To increase or decrease the cooling time, press the SET
button until COOLING is illuminated and then use the UP/DOWN buttons
to adjust the cooling time accordingly.
NOTE: The VP215 settings will always default to the most recently used
settings on the machine.
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Vacuum Cycle
Runs for a set time - counting down to zero
Sealing Cycle
Runs for a set time - counting down to zero
Cooling Cycle
Runs for a set time - counting down to zero
Lid Release
Indicates the end of the process
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How to Use
TIP: To protect the lifespan of your seal bar, set the cooling time to twice the sealing time.
Sealing with a Chamber Pouch
NOTE: After setting the timing controls, press the SET button until the function
lights on the control panel are no longer illuminated. The machine will not start
until all function lights are off.
1. Select a vacuum chamber pouch
Select the proper size of vacuum chamber pouch for the product
that you are packaging. Make sure that the mouth of the pouch
does not exceed the length of the seal bar and make sure the entire
pouch ts inside the chamber. Allow 3" of extra headspace at
the top of the pouch to ensure a quality, air-tight seal. The VP215
accepts chamber pouches up to 10" W x 13"L.
2. Fill the pouch and place inside the chamber
Fill the pouch with the product to be vacuum packaged and place
the pouch inside the chamber. Keep pouches that contain liquids
or wet product below the height of the seal bar. Lay the pouch at
inside the chamber, with the opening of the pouch across the seal
bar. Make sure that the pouch lies at across the seal bar and is
free of wrinkles.
NOTE: The entire pouch must remain inside the chamber.
3. Close the machine lid to vacuum and seal
Close the lid and press down rmly for 2-3 seconds or until the
vacuum gauge begins to move.
4. Inspect the pouch
When the lid opens, remove and inspect the pouch.
Vacuum conrmation: Check the quality of the vacuum by looking
at the tightness of the pouch and the product. Look for air pockets
or air leaks. If you notice that the product is not vacuum packaged
tightly, then increase the vacuum time by 5 seconds and vacuum
and seal again.
Seal conrmation: Inspect the pouch seal. A positive seal will
appear clear upon inspection. If the seal is spotty or incomplete,
increase the seal time by 0.1 second. If the seal appears white or
milky, decrease the seal time by 0.1 second. Once the settings are
determined for your application, vacuum and seal again.
If the product is vacuumed sealed tightly, the process is complete.
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Troubleshooting
VP215 will not turn on:
▫Make sure the machine is properly plugged into a grounded
outlet.
▫Check the power cord for tears and frays. Do not use this
machine if the power cord is damaged.
▫Make sure the power switch is turned on. The LED screen will be
illuminated when on.
▫If you see ‘F1’ displayed on the LED screen and the machine will
not function, make sure the lid is open and turn the power off.
Turn the machine back on and it should return to working order.
VP215 does not pull a complete vacuum with pouch:
▫The vacuum time may not be set high enough. Set the vacuum
time higher and vacuum again.
▫To vacuum and seal properly, the opening of the pouch must be
within the vacuum chamber. For detailed instructions, refer to
"How To Use the VacMaster® VP215 Chamber Vacuum Sealer"
on page 10.
▫The seal bar, lid gasket and vacuum pouch need to be clean, dry
and free of debris for the vacuum process to be successful. Wipe
surface of the seal bar, lid gasket and the inside of the pouch
and try again.
Vacuum pouch loses vacuum after being sealed:
▫Sharp items can poke small holes in pouches. To prevent this,
cover sharp edges with VacMaster®Bone Guard and vacuum in a
new pouch.
VP215 is not sealing pouch properly:
▫The seal time may not be long enough. Increase the 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.
▫Pouches must be properly placed along the seal bar. Make sure
the entire pouch is over the seal bar and there are no wrinkles in
the pouch material.
ED code: This code means end of cycle. Your are ready to start a new
cycle.
If problems persist, contact customer support at
[phone] or T[email protected]
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Cleaning & Storage
▫Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet by unplugging it.
Do not disconnect by pulling on the cord.
▫Do not immerse in water or spray directly with liquid.
▫Check the Vacuum Chamber and Gasket, making sure they are clean
and free of debris. If needed, use a clean, damp cloth with mild soap.
a. Wipe the vacuum chamber clean.
b. Wipe the gasket clean.
c. Wipe the seal area clean.
▫Do not store the VP215 outside.
▫65°-75°recommended operating temperature.
▫Do not use any acetone-based or abrasive cleaners on the lid or other
plastic parts. Only clean lid with a damp cloth and mild soap.
▫Elevation: High elevation m ay cause the gauge to not fully go into
the green.
Maintenance Kit
1. Double Sided Tape: Used for adhering the
top bar that holds the seal pad in the lid.
2. 15-Amp Fuses (2x): Can be used for
replacing fuses located on the control
transformer and the cord receptacle.
NSF models will have a fuse on the seal
transformer.
3. Seal Wire: Used to replace seal wire that
spans the length of the seal bar; should
be replaced if the wire shows heavy
discoloration.
4. Seal Tape: Used to replace seal tape the
covers the seal wires; should be replaced if
the tape shows heavy discoloration, is torn,
or is starting to lose the adhesive.
5. Oil Fill Bottle: Used to ll pump with oil.
6. Hex/ Allen Wrench: Used to removed
tension blocks that hold the seal wire to
the base of the seal bar.
7. #1 Screwdriver: Used to un-thread screws
on the cabinet of the machine and the
screws to move the chamber.
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More Resources
Check out our YouTube channel
youtube.com/MyVacMaster
to see how use VacMaster® products, get tips, and see our recipes!
Check out our Blog
vacmasterfresh.com/fresh-bites-blog/
We’re also on
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Twitter:
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Specs
SKU: Machine Type: Chamber Size:
VP215 Tabletop Chamber 11.25" x 15.25" x 5"
Seal Bar Length: Distance Between
Bars:
Vacuum Pump:
10.25" N/A .2 HP Rotary Oil
Pump
Cycle Time: Electrical Specs: Machine Dimen-
sions:
20-40 Seconds Single Phase 110 V
20 Amp
20" x 14" x 15"
Weight: Maximum Bag/
Pouch Size:
Compatible Bags/
Pouches:
84 lbs 10" x 13" Chamber Vacuum
Sealer Pouches
Includes:
60 assorted 3-Mil Vacuum Chamber Pouches:
•20 (6" X 10")
•20 (8" X 12")
•20 (10" X 13")
2 Filler Plates
Maintenance Kit
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Parts Information
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Parts Information
No.No. DescriptionDescription QtyQty Part NumberPart Number
1 Chamber 1
2Vac Port (White) 1
3 Plate Assembly 2
4Hinge Pin 2
5Spring 2
6Hinge 2
7 Roller Pin 2
8Hinge Connecting Eye 2
9Hexagon Hinge Stop 2
10 Roller 2
11 Bumper Hinge 2
12 Screw 2
13 Plate Lid Pressure 2
14 Mount for Micro Switch 1
15 Micro Switch 1 979255
16 Lid Spring 2
17 Spring Adjustment Eye 2
18 Piston for Seal Bar (large) 2 979380
19 Hose for Piston 2
20 Tee for Piston Hose 1
21 Complete Seal Bar 1 979200
21 Seal Tape (Tape Only) 1 979410
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Parts Information
No.No. DescriptionDescription QtyQty Part NumberPart Number
1Machine Housing 1
2 Foot Rubber 4 979159
3Pump Mount Spring 1 979218
4Housing Cover 1
5 Vacuum Pump 1 979215
6Hose Barb Fitting 1
7 Connector 1 979245
8Oil & Gas Filter 1 979244
9 Air Filter 1 979209
10 15 Amp Fuse 1
11 Socket Plug with Fuse 1
12 Bracket for Air Inlet Filter 1
13 Check Valve 1
14 Hose to Check Valve 1 979157
15 Hose Barb Filter Exhaust 1
16 Air Inlet Filter 1
17 Bracket for Air Inlet Filter 1
18 Hose Barb for Air Inlet Filter 1
19 Relay Contactor 1 979141
20 Solenoid Valve Pack 1 979261
21 Seal Transformer 1 979240
22 Chamber Support Arm 1
23 Control Transformer 1 979139
24 Support Arm Spring 1
25 Solenoid Valve Hose 1 979156
26 Check Valve O-Ring 1
27 Bracket Support Arm 1
28 Relay Timer 1 979136
29 Mounting Blocks Relay 4
30 Power Switch 1 979138
31 Bracket for Power Switch 1 979137
32 Control Cable Plug 1 979128
33 Cable Plug Screw 2
34 VacMaster Panel Decal 1 979130
35 Vacuum Gauge 1 979126
36 Control Mounting Panel 1 979125
37 Settings Decal 1 979122
38 Decal Model VP215 1 979122
40 Circuit Board 1 979129
41 Lid Latch 1 979170
42 Control Cable 1 979242
43 Motor Spring Support 4 979217
44 Bottom Housing 1
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Parts Information
No.No. DescriptionDescription QtyQty Part NumberPart Number
1Lid Screws 4
2 Upper Plate for Lid 2
3 Lid 1 979201
4 Lower Plate for Lid 2
5Lid Gasket 1 979425
6Holder for Seal Pad 1 979225
7Seal Pad (Brown) 1 979226
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