Vacuvita Home Base User manual

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For Vacuvita Home Base,
vacuum containers and vacuum bags
Manual / quick
reference guide

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Keep food fresh and healthy
Vacuvita is based on a simple fact - when you remove oxygen, food
stays fresh up to five times longer. Vacuvita is a fully-automatic vacuum
food storage system. By removing air and storing food in an airtight
environment you protect your food against humidity and other outside
influences. Cookies and chips stay crispy, coffee beans keep their
wonderful smell and fruits and vegetables retain their rich flavours.
Placing food in a vacuum bag will prevent freezer burn, wich is caused by
dehydration and oxidation that occur when storing food in the freezer.
The Vacuvita easy access vacuum storage system is one of a kind.
Just one touch is enough to release the vacuum immediately.
The Vacuvita Home Base’s lid will open by itself so you can access your
food within seconds. The springs and dampers are perfectly balanced
for smooth opening and one-handed closing of the cover. Creating
a vacuum is as easy as closing the lid. Your Vacuvita system can be
expanded to your fridge and freezer with our specially designed Vacuvita
containers and vacuum bags.
Because Vacuvita is so versatile and easy to use, you will find yourself
eating fresh foods more often.
Please carefully read this manual to ensure that you will use your
Vacuvita products in the most effective and safe way and get the best
results possible.
Welcome to the Vacuvita easy access storage system!

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Important safety instructions
Please carefully read this user manual before using this product and keep it for future reference.
When using your Vacuvita products, always take basic precautions, including the following:
1. Use the Vacuvita Home Base and vacuum
bags only for their intended purpose, as
described in this manual.
2. Do not use the appliance on wet or hot
surfaces or near a heat source.
3. Place the device on a stable and flat
surface. Caution: position the cord where
it cannot be tugged, cause the user to
become entangled, or cause the product
to be overturned.
4. To protect against the risk of electric
shock, do not immerse any part of the
Home Base, power cord or plug into water
or other liquids.
5. Always unplug the device before cleaning.
6. Never pull the cord to disconnect the Home
Base from the outlet. Unplug the device by
removing the plug itself.
7. Do not operate the appliance with a
damaged power cord or plug. Do not
operate the device if it malfunctions or
is damaged. Contact us at service@
vacuvita.com for the address of the nearest
Authorised Service Center for examination,
repair or adjustment. The device should
not be serviced by the user.
8. Closely supervise children when using
any electrical appliance. Do not allow the
appliance to be used as a toy.
9. Do not use the Home Base outdoors
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10. Do not put the Home Base in a refrigerator
or freezer
11. Keep Vacuvita Home Base and other
Vacuvita products and packaging away
from animals and small children. There is a
danger of suffocation.
12. Do not let the cable or adapter tube hang
over the edge of a worktop, to prevent
entanglement or tripping.
13. Do not use an extension cable.
14. Only use Vacuvita vacuum containers
in combination with the Vacuvita Home
Base. Using other vacuum sealers to create
vacuum can damage the container.
15. Vacuvita container bases (but not the
lids) are designed to be microwave-safe,
however they are not intended for cooking.
Do not use the containers in a conventional
oven or under the grill.

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Proper use
• VacuvitaHomeBaseandotherVacuvitaproductsarenotasubstitute
for refrigeration or freezing. Perishables still need to be kept in the
refrigerator or freezer. Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for
canning.
• DonotuseanyaccessoriesotherthanVacuvitaaccessories,asthey
are specifically designed to be used with our high performance
vacuum equipment.
• During the vacuum packaging process or while using the vacuum
adapter, small amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles may be
sucked into the adapter. Clean the adapter after each use. Regularly
clean the filter of the Home Base.
• Avoidoverfilling;neverfillthevacuumbagsorVacuvitacontainers
beyond the “maximum” fill mark.
• Donotchange,adjustormechanicallyalterthevacuumbags,orthe
sealing or valves of the Home Base or the containers. These products
are manufactured with special care to guarantee best results and
maximum safety. Tampering with these products may influence
performance or result in injuries or damage.
• Whenvacuumpackaging itemswith sharp edges(e.g. dried pasta
or skewered products) in Vacuvita bags, protect the bag from
punctures by wrapping items in soft cushioning material, such as a
paper towel. You may want to use a Vacuvita container instead of a
bag.
• Important: Do not store fresh onions, garlic, soft cheeses or
mushrooms in Vacuvita Home Base or Vacuvita accessories.
• Beefmayappeardarkeraftervacuumpackagingduetotheremoval
of oxygen. This is not an indication of spoilage.
• When using a Vacuvita vacuum bag, make sure that the zip is
properly closed before starting the vacuum process. Gently stretch
the bag flat before closing the zip or using the vacuum adapter.
• Do not place crisp, dry foods and humid products in the same
Home Base, container or bag. Moisture will migrate from the humid
products to the dry ones and may cause them to turn soft or soggy.
• Foods with strong flavour and/or smell should be kept separately
from other products to avoid transferring of their taste or odor to
other foods.
• Some foods, such as tomatoes, saffron or pepper-based soups
and sauces may cause staining of the plastic surfaces. This is not a
malfunction and has no effect on the operation of the containers.
• Never use empty Vacuvita containers in the microwave. Never
microwave the containers with the lid on to allow hot air to escape
and prevent ruptures, damage to the container or injuries from
exposure.
• You can heat cooked foods, such as leftovers, in a Vacuvita bag
using a microwave. The bag should not be used to microwave raw
foods. Always open the bag prior to putting it in a microwave to let
the steam escape. Avoid microwaving foods containing oil, as it will
get hot very quickly and could cause the side of the bag to stick
together. Vacuvita vacuum bags cannot be re-used or re-selealed
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Content
Quick Reference Guide 8
The Vacuvita Home Base 8
The vacuum adapter and tube 9
Vacuum bags 10
Vacuvita containers 11
System overview 12
How to use your Vacuvita products 15
Prepare for use 15
Home Base
Using your Vacuvita Home Base 15
Cleaning the Home Base 16
Cleaning the dust and particle filter 17
Cleaning or replacing 17
the removable air filter
Emergency vacuum release 18
Standby mode 18
Vacuum bags
Using the Vacuvita Home Base 19
with vacuum bags
Cleaning the vacuum adapter 20

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Content
Vacuum containers
Using the Vacuvita Home Base 21
with vacuum containers
How to scan your containers: 22
Using the QR code
Cleaning the container 23
Cleaning and re-installing the seal 23
Cleaning the valve 24
Troubleshooting 25
Storage chart 26
Food Safety Tips 29
Warranty 30
1 year Limited Warranty 30
What are the limits of 30
Vacuvita’s Liability?
How to Obtain Warranty Service 31

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Quick Reference Guide
The Vacuvita Home Base
The Vacuvita Home Base is designed as a convenient and stylish
stand-alone unit. It really is everything you need to get started.
DO use with DO NOT use with*
Bread Soup
Rolls Sauces / Marinades
Cookies Processed fruits
and vegetables
Cereal Cooked meals
Fresh fruits and vegetables* Raw meats, fish, poultry
Potato chips Salads
Coffee beans Onions, garlic
* Foods that need to be kept at low temperatures should be stored
in a Vacuvita container or vacuum bag. Fresh fruits and vegetables
that can be kept outside the refrigerator, such as apples and
peppers, can be stored in the Vacuvita Home Base.
Do not put the Home Base in the refrigerator or freezer. Always use
proper food saving techniques to avoid food-borne illness.
The Home Base is not intended for outdoor use.
Do not place crisp, dry foods and humid products in the Home Base
simultaneously. Moisture will migrate from the humid products to
the dry ones and may cause them to turn soft or soggy.
Do not allow water or liquids inside the Vacuvita Home Base.
Do not submerge the Home Base in water.
For full instructions, see chapter ‘How to use your Vacuvita products’,
page 15.
For a full list of products and preservation times, see chapter
‘Storage chart’, page 26 or www.vacuvita.com.

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The vacuum adapter and tube
The vacuum adapter quickly and easily connects the additional storage
units, such as the Vacuvita containers or vacuumbags, to the Home Base.
This vacuum adapter allows you to use our external vacuum solutions
for long-term storage in the pantry, fridge or freezer.
Simply connect the free end of the tube to the Home Base and place
the adapter on the designated area of the Vacuvita container or vacuum
bag. Just one touch to the capacitive touch button starts
the vacuum process.
During the vacuum process small crumbs, food particles or drops of
liquid may be pulled into the vacuum system. It is recommended that
you regularly clean and thoroughly dry the adapter, especially after
using it on bags containing liquids.
Do not attempt to detach the tube from the adapter.
For full instructions, see chapter ‘How to use your Vacuvita products’,
page 15.

Vacuum bags
Vacuvita vacuum bags are BPA- and BPS-free and come in a variety
of convenient sizes. Your Home Base comes with five medium-bags
(2 quarts) and five large bags (1 gallon). More bags are available
from the website and more sizes are coming soon!
Besides long-term storage, the bags are ideal for sous-vide cooking.
This is a cooking technique that is based on the principle of slowly
cooking your food under a vacuum in a temperature-controlled
environment.
DO use with DO NOT use with*
Marinated meats, fish, poultry Cereal
Hard cheese Potato chips
Deli meats Leafy greens
Fresh vegetables Onions
Coffee beans Garlic
Fresh fish Mushrooms
Fresh meat Soft Cheese
* If you want to keep delicate products, such as potato chips
and cereal, you can try one of the Vacuvita containers.
The bags can be opened and resealed, so it’s very easy to use only one
portion of the contents and store the rest away for a later time!
Do not re-use the bags used for raw meats, fish or poultry.
Always take proper hygienic precautions to prevent food-borne illnesses.
For more information on sous-vide cooking or a full list of products, visit
www.vacuvita.com.
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