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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Vacuvita containers
Like the vacuum bags, the Vacuvita containers are free from BPA and
BPS. The containers are microwave-, dishwasher- and freezer-safe and
come in three different, stackable sizes (1 gallon, 2 quarts and 1 quart).
The containers are perfect for marinating. Marinating usually takes
around 24 hours, but the Vacuvita system can bring it down to just 20
minutes! Vacuum helps to open up the pores of meat, fish and poultry,
allowing the marinate to get absorbed more quickly.
Always remove the lid before placing the container inside the microwave.
The containers are suitable for storage at room temperature and inside
your freezer or refrigerator.
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.
For a full list of products and preservation times, see chapter ‘Storage
chart’, page 26 or www.vacuvita.com.
DO use with DO NOT use with
Potato chips Garlic
Cookies Mushrooms
Nuts Soft cheese
Raw pasta Onions
Fresh meat, fish poultry
Soup
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System overview
Vacuvita Home Base
1. Vacuvita Home Base
2. Easy Access control button, to
automatically open the lid
and release the vacuum
3. Blue indicator light
4. Home Base lid
5. Adapter socket (with removable cap)
6. Circular indicator LED light rings
7. Capacitive touch control to enable the
“external vacuum” function
8. Emergency vacuum release switch
9. Air outlet with replaceable air filter
10. Power inlet
11. Lid seal
12. Dust and particle filter
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13. 14V/1.5A Power adapter 14. Vacuum adapter
15. Detachable adapter lid
16. Adapter channel
17. Adapter ball
18. Adapter housing
19. Tube
20.5xVacuvitabags;large
21. Re-sealable zip
22. Vacuum bag valve
23.5xVacuvitabags;medium
Power adapter Vacuvita Vacuum bags
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24. Container lid
25.Valve;socketforthevacuumadapter
26. QR tag
27. Container base with window
28. Recess for peeling seal from the lid
29. Seal inside the lid
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System overview
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How to use your Vacuvita products:
Prepare for use
- Remove all packaging and foils. Some
parts of product packaging are eligible for
recycling. Keep packaging away from small
children.
- Position the Vacuvita Home Base on a flat
surface with the lid closed. Place the plug
from the power adapter into the socket
at the back of the appliance and plug the
other end of the power adapter into a power
outlet.
- The circular indicator LED light rings on the
top of the Home Base will briefly blink to
indicate that the power is on.
- The blue indicator lights behind the control button will switch on and
you will hear a short two-tone sound.
- You will hear the pump removing the air from the Home Base - the
vacuum process has started.
- You can interrupt the vacuum process at any time by simply pushing
the easy access control button to open the lid.
- Pressing the easy access control button releases the vacuum and
opens the lid automatically.
Using your Vacuvita
Home Base
- Open the Vacuvita Home Base by pressing
easy access control button.
- There will be a brief sound of air being
released and the lid will automatically
open within a few seconds.
- Place your food inside the Vacuvita Home
Base. For advice on proper storage of
different types of food, see ‘Storage chart’
page 26.
Always allow food to cool to room temperature before
applying the vacuum.
- Close the Home Base by gently pressing
down the lid.
- When the lid is closed, the blue indicator
light behind the control button will switch
on and you will hear a two-tone chime.
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- You will hear the air pump removing the air from the Home Base -
the vacuum process has started.
- During the vacuum process, the pump may switch to a higher pump
level up to two times. You will hear a slightly louder and higher pump
sound. This is normal for the operation of the pump and does not
affect the lifetime of the Vacuvita Home Base.
- After max. 90 seconds (depending on the fill level) the Home Base
will reach its vacuum level and the pump will switch off automatically.
- Just as your refrigerator checks and adjusts its temperature when
operating, the Vacuvita Home Base checks its vacuum level at regular
intervals. At those intervals the pump will switch on to maintain the
vacuum level in the Home Base.
- To open your Home Base again, just press the easy access control
button. This may be done at any time while it is operating.
Cleaning the Home Base
- Open the Vacuvita Home Base by pressing
the control button on the front.
- To protect against the risk of electric shock,
cut the electric power by removing the plug
from the power outlet.
- Clean both the outside and the inside of the
Home Base using a sponge or cloth with
water and mild soap.
Be careful not to flood the vacuum socket
or air filter with water! Do not use the
inside of the Home Base as a bowl for
washing up. Do not submerge the Home
Base in water!
- If required, the lid seal can be removed for
cleaning. Gently pull it from the inside of
the lid and use water and a mild soap.
Do not put the seal in the dishwasher.
Do not use sharp objects to remove or reinstall the seal.
- To re-install the seal, make sure it is positioned properly, with the
solid section facing towards the inside and the two thinner flaps
facing outside the Home Base.
- Gently press the seal in the groove, by first positioning the seal at the
four corners and then pressing it down in the straight sections
- Be sure to press along the entire length of the seal, so that it is
properly positioned and distributed evenly along the groove. Make
sure not to stretch the seal during application.
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Cleaning the dust and particle filter
During the vacuum process small crumbs or
food particles may be sucked into the vacuum
system. It is recommended that you regularly
clean the filter on the Home Base.
- Place your finger in the slot on the filter.
- Simply pull the filter upward, sliding it out of
the wall. Do not pull it towards you!
- Gently tap the crumbs and particles out of the filter.
- If the filter cannot be cleaned, replace it with an original Vacuvita
part. Visit vacuvita.com for details.
- Gently slide the filter back after cleaning.
Cleaning or replacing the removable air filter
- Occasionally, you may need to clean or
replace the air filter on the outside of
the Home Base. It is recommended to
clean the filter once every year, or when
the pump sound is clearly louder and the
vacuum process takes longer than prior.
- Remove the power plug from the wall
socket. Place a soft cloth or towel in front
of the Home Base.
- Gently tilt the Home Base forward, until the
front touches the cloth. Do not drop the
Home Base, as this may result in damage
or malfunction!
If the filter cannot be cleaned, replace it with an original
Vacuvita part. Visit www.vacuvita.com for details.
- Pull the filter from the bottom of the Home Base to clean it.
- Clean the filter by gently tapping it on a hard surface or use the
corner of a clean cloth to remove dust and particles.
- After cleaning, push the filter back in place.
- Return the Home Base to its upright position and put the plug back
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Emergency vacuum release
Warning: In case of emergency, always remove the power
plug from the wall socket.
In case of an emergency or system malfunction,
the vacuum can be released by pressing the
emergency vacuum release switch.
- Turn the Vacuvita Home Base, so the back is
facing you.
- Using a thin product, such as a skewer,
paperclip or needle, gently press the switch
located behind the little hole in the Home
Base housing.
- You will immediately hear the sound of
vacuum being released.
- Keep the switch pressed until the sound has stopped
- Open the Home Base lid by pressing the button in the front, or open
the lid manually.
- The Home Base is ready for normal use again.
Standby mode
If the sealing is compromised, a vacuum cannot be created, or when
there is no need or desire for vacuum storage, the Vacuvita Home Base
has a standby mode. This standby mode allows the Home Base to open
and close, but does not switch on the pump to create a vacuum.
- Close the Vacuvita Home Base lid.
- Place your hand on the lid as shown —
there is no need to wait for the vacuum to
be completed. Press down firmly.
- After five seconds, the blue indicator light
on the front of the Home Base will begin
to blink. Keeping your hand on the lid,
press the control button on the front of the
Home Base with your other hand.
- Theblueindicatorlightwillswitchoff;this
means the standby mode is activated.
- If present, any vacuum will be released
from the Home Base and the lid will open.
- Open and close the Home Base in the
usual way. The blue indicator light and pump will not switch on when
the Home Base is closed in standby mode.
- To switch off the standby mode, simply place your hand on the lid
again and press. After five seconds, the blue indicator light will
switch back on and blink.
- Keeping your hand on the lid, press the button on the front of the
Home Base control button on the front of the Home Base with your
other hand.

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Using the Vacuvita Home Base
with vacuum bags
- Use only Vacuvita vacuum bags. They are
designed to be used with the Vacuvita high-
performance vacuum system.
- Place your food item inside the bag.
Always allow food to cool to room
temperature before applying vacuum.
- Do not fill the bags beyond the maximum fill
line, as food or liquids may be pulled into the
vacuum adapter.
- Firmly press to close the zip completely.
- Place the bag on a flat surface, with the
valve facing up.
- Remove the cap from the adapter socket
behind the Home Base lid. Insert the free
side of the adapter hose into the vacuum
socket.
- The LED light rings will switch on, below the
Home Base lid.
- Place the vacuum adapter on the marked
area around the valve of the vacuum bag.
Gently press it down.
- Press the capacitive touch control (the
middle of the area lit up by the LED light
rings on the Home Base) to activate the
vacuum process.
- Hold down the adaptor on the vacuum
bag. The system will automatically switch
off when it reaches the right vacuum
level. Alternatively, you can stop the
vacuum process manually by pressing the
capacitive touch control.
- If there is still a lot of air inside the vacuum
bag when it switches off, make sure the
valve is not blocked by any food in the bag
and repeat until the right result has been
obtained.
- Remove the adapter from the vacuum bag
and disconnect the tube from the Home
Base.
- If you wish, you can write down the date
and contents of the bag in the designated
area.
- Store your bag in a place that is appro-
priate to your food type and your intended
preservation period (see also chapter
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- To open, firmly grasp two sides of the bag near the zip and gently
pull them apart.
- Thebagsaresuitableforrepeateduse;justtakeoutaportionofthe
contents and reseal as described above.
The bags are not intended to be cleaned.
Do not use the bags for different (raw) products after
each other.
Always apply proper hygienic precautions to prevent
foodborne illness.
- For an optimal vacuum process with liquids
(such as freshly-made soup) we recommend
placing the liquid in a bowl in the freezer
for a few hours. Whenever possible, we
recommend using our containers to store
liquids. When the liquid has frozen, the
vacuum process is the same as that with
solid food.
- To store juicy, moist or marinated food, hang the vacuum bag from
your kitchen worktop, keeping the valve flat on the surface. This
will prevent the liquid from running into the valve and blocking the
airflow.
- If liquids do enter the vacuum adapter the process will switch
off automatically. Remove the adapter from the bag, clean it as
described below and restart the process.
Cleaning the vacuum adapter
- Disconnect the adapter tube from the
Vacuvita Home Base.
- Remove the lid from the adapter.
- Turn the adapter channel counterclockwise
and lift it from the inside of the housing.
- Remove the ball.
- The parts may be cleaned using water and
mild soap.
Do not scrub the sealing surfaces using scouring materials
as this may damage the sealing and cause malfunctions.
Make sure all the parts are dried properly before use,
especially the inside cavities of the adapter housing.