Vacmaster VP400 User manual

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VP400
USER GUIDE
Chamber Vacuum Sealer

2ARY, Inc. | 11880 College Blvd Suite 550 Overland Park, KS 66210 | www.VacMasterFresh.com | 800-821-7849
VP400 Chamber Vacuum Sealer | User Guide
Contents
The VacMaster® VP400 Double Chamber Vacuum Sealer was designed
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inch seal bars located in each chamber provides the option of sealing
four large chamber pouches at once or doubling up of smaller bags for
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casters allow the VacMaster VP400 Double Chamber Vacuum Sealer to be
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time. Bag locks on the seal bar gasket reduce bag movement during
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processors.
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Welcome
Safeguards ............................................................................................................................................4
Tips...............................................................................................................................................................5
Features ...................................................................................................................................................6
Control Panel........................................................................................................................................ 7
How To........................................................................................................................................................8
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................. 15
Cleaning and Storage.................................................................................................................16
Vacuum Packaging Guidelines...........................................................................................17
Parts.......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Packaging Info................................................................................................................................. 21
More Resources............................................................................................................................ 22
Specs .................................................................................................................................................... 22
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VP400 Chamber Vacuum Sealer | User Guide
Read and complete the following to prevent any damage.
Oil must be added to the vacuum pump before using.
VacMaster®model VP400 uses an oil vacuum pump.
For shipping purposes there is no oil in the pump. Oil must be added. First
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Adding Oil to Vacuum Pump
Turn off and unplug machine to prevent electrocution.
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enclosed plastic oil bottle.
2. Locate the oil ll bolt (A) on the top of the vacuum pump.
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4. Watching oil site glass (B) insert end of oil bottle into hole.
5. 
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6. Replace and tighten bolt to vacuum pump.
YOU MUST ADD OIL
BEFORE USE!
FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DAMAGE THE PUMP!
ARY, Inc. | 11880 College Blvd Suite 550 Overland Park, KS 66210 | www.VacMasterFresh.com | 800-821-7849
A. Oil Fill Bolt
B. Oil Site Glass

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persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2.
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3.
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4. Never let the vacuum sealer run unattended. Disconnect the vacuum sealer from
the power source before leaving the work area.
5. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or vacuum
sealer in water or other liquid.
6.
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7.
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order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for information
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8.
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9. Do not use outdoors. Optimal operating temperature range is 65°to 75°.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces,
including stove.
11. 
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12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
13. Do not use for other than intended purpose.
14. This appliance is designed for a maximum vacuum ON time of 70 seconds and
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to cool to ambient temperature if the appliance has been in use for 45 minutes.
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Important Safeguards
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VP400 Chamber Vacuum Sealer | User Guide

▫Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for canning. All perishables still
need to be refrigerated or frozen.
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www.FDA.gov.
▫®Vacuum Chamber Pouches and accessories.
▫
When packaging these fruits and vegetables, outgassing can cause

vacuum packaging helps prevent this from occurring.
▫Delicate foods can be frozen prior to packaging to protect them from

▫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.
▫"of space between the
contents and the open end of the pouch. This is called head space. This
will prevent spills during the vacuum sealing process.
▫

▫VacMaster®pouches are boilable, freezable, and microwavable. When
microwaving, it is important to pierce or make a small cut in the pouch.
Important Tips
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1. Lid Gasket
2. Power Switch
3. Vacuum Chamber
4. Control Panel
5. Seal Bars (Not Pictured) - Four (4) 16” Double Wire Seal Bars
(2 in each chamber)
VP400 Features
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VP400 Control Panel
1. Vacuum Gauge- Indicates the vacuum level inside the chamber.
2. Function Lights:
Vacuum -

using the UP/DOWN Buttons.
Gas -
Sealing -

the UP/DOWN Buttons.
Cooling -

UP/DOWN buttons.
3. Working Indicator Light - Illuminates to indicate the machine is
in use.
4. LED Screen (Time) -
measured in seconds.
5. STOP Button -

vacuum 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.
8. Program Button - Use to program 10 unique vacuum and seal
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How to Change the Oil
1. Run vacuum process a couple of times to "warm up" the oil.
2. Turn off machine and unplug to prevent electrocution.
 
4. Locate drain bolt on underneath side of vacuum pump.
5. For access and ease of draining
the oil, position machine so the

oil can be captured.
6. 
bolt is removed. Place catch cup
underneath before removing
drain bolt.
7. Capture oil from pump. When oil

and tighten bolt. (Dispose of old

local and state regulations.)
8. Follow the "Adding Oil to Vacuum

Do not use machine until oil has
been added.
Vacuum Pump Maintenance
The VP400 vacuum pump requires periodic oil changes. Required oil change
schedule:
▫First oil change: 1 week after use.
▫

▫Oil must remain between 
and  
of site glass.
▫
becomes discolored, change oil replacing with new VacMaster®vacuum oil.

How to Use
Set Up - Powering up the VP400
1. Attach the power cord and plug the machine into a grounded

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.
 Do not stand over the lid
4. To power ON, rotate switch to the
“ON” position.
5. To power OFF, rotate switch to the
“OFF” position.
IMPORTANT:
Set Up - Adjusting the VP400 Timing Controls
NOTE: All timing adjustments must be made with the lid lock off and the lid open.
control panel
until the required label (Vacuum, Sealing or Cooling) is illuminated. For


For initial testing, the time settings should be:
Vacuum Time - 40 seconds
Sealing Time - 2 seconds
Cooling Time -
To change the settings, please read the instructions for each control on
Page 9.
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Set Up - Adjusting the VP400 Timing Controls
Vacuum Time:
button until VACUUM is illuminated and then use the UP/DOWN buttons to

Screen on the control panel.
Sealing Time: 



pouch.
NOTE:
Cooling Time: 
button until COOLING is illuminated and then use the UP/DOWN buttons to

NOTE: The VP400 settings will always default to the most recently used settings
on the machine

cooling time to twice the sealing time.
TIP:
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
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are packaging. Make sure that the mouth of the pouch does not exceed
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to 16”W x 20”L in size.
How to Use
VP400 Chamber Vacuum Sealer | User Guide
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