Vesta Precision Chamber Vac Elite User manual

Chamber Vac Elite
User Manual
Precision Appliance Technology, Inc.
Website: www.vestaprecision.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ....................................................2
VACUUM PACKAGING GUIDELINES...................................................3
PRODUCT COMPONENTS....................................................................5
FEATURES AND OPTIONS .....................................................................6
POUCH GUIDELINES ...........................................................................10
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................11
To Close and Open the Vacuum Lid...........................................11
Before you begin…........................................................................12
How to Chamber Vacuum and Seal a Pouch ...........................12
To Make Bags from Rolls................................................................14
How to External Vacuum and Seal a Pouch ..............................15
How to Marinate Foods.................................................................16
MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................18
TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................................19
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS..................................................................21
LIMITED WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE..............................22
Returns.............................................................................................22
Exchanges ......................................................................................22
Warranty Replacements ...............................................................23
Shipping Charges...........................................................................23
Damaged and Defective Items...................................................24
What Does This Limited Warranty Not Cover? ............................24

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
When using this electrical appliance, basic safety precautions
should always be followed including:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Operate the appliance indoors only on a dry, stable, hard
surface.
3. Do not use the appliance near a heat source, on a hot
surface, or in wet conditions.
4. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse any part
of the appliance in water or other liquid.
5. Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet when not in use
and before cleaning.
6. Always unplug the device using the plug and never pull on
the cord.
7. Do not operate the appliance if the cord or plug are
damaged.
8. Do not operate the appliance if it malfunctions or is
damaged.
9. Use this appliance for its intended use only.
10. Children should not use this appliance. When in use around
children, close supervision by an adult is necessary and the
appliance should be kept out of their reach.
11. This appliance is not intended for use by people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or who lack
experience with cooking appliances.
12. Do not use an extension cord with this product.
13. Always use only food-grade, plastic pouches or pouch
material, recommended by the manufacturer as suitable for
cooking. Use only appropriately sized pouches and do not
overfill the pouch.

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VACUUM PACKAGING GUIDELINES
•Follow all food safety regulations as outlined by the FDA at
www.FDA.gov.
•Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for canning.
•Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for refrigeration or
freezing.
•Vacuum packaging cannot reverse the deterioration of
foods.
•Some fruits and vegetables may release gases, known as
outgassing. When vacuum packaging these fruits and
vegetables, outgassing can cause the vacuum to be
gradually lost over time. Blanching or freezing before vacuum
packaging helps prevent outgassing from occurring.
NOTE: Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria, soft cheeses, fresh
mushrooms, and alliums (garlic, onions, leeks, etc.) should never
be vacuum packaged.
•It is critical that safe food handling and storage procedures
are followed. You can reduce the growth of microorganisms
by storing foods at temperatures below 40°F (4°C) or freezing
at 0°F (-32°C). Freezing will not kill microorganisms but reduces
their chance to grow. For long-term food storage, always
freeze foods that have been vacuum packaged.
NOTE: Beef and other proteins may look darker after being
vacuum packaged. This appearance is due to the removal of
oxygen and is not an indication of spoilage.
•Before vacuum packaging liquids such as broths, soups, or
stews, pre-freeze the item in a dish, bowl or ice tray until solid.
Remove the frozen liquid and vacuum package before
storing in your freezer until ready to use.

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Food Storage and Safety Information
Storage Foods Typical
Storage
Vacuum
Packaging
Frozen
Meat 6 months 15-20 months
Fish, Seafood 6 months 10-12 months
Dried fruit,
Coffee
beans
6-9 months 18-24 months
Refrigerated
Meat 2-3 days 12-13 days
Fish, Seafood 2-3 days 6-8 days
Cooked
meat 2-3 days 10-14 days
Eggs 2-3 days 30-50 days
Vegetables 2-3 days 7-10 days
Dry
Bread 1-2 days 6-8 days
Cookies 4-6 months 12 months
Noodles 5-6 months 12 months
Rice 5-6 months 12 months
Flour 4-5 months 12 months
Crackers 3-4 months 12 months
Coffee 2-3 months 12 months
Tea 5-6 months 12 months
Powdered
Milk 1-2 months 12 months

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PRODUCT COMPONENTS
1.Seal foam 2. Upper chamber 3. Suction inlet
4. Lower Chamber 5. Seal wire 6. Lock
7. Vacuum lid 8. Chamber seal gasket 9. Control panel
10. Vacuum bag clamp
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FEATURES AND OPTIONS
1. Start/Stop Button
•Plug in and press any button to enter Standby mode.
•When in Standby mode, press the “Start/Stop” button to
begin the currently selected mode.
•To cancel an ongoing operation, press the “Start/Stop”
button to stop the function and return to Standby mode.
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2. Seal Button
- From Standby mode, press the “Seal” button to set the
desired seal time. Press the "▲" or "▼" button to increase or
decrease the sealing time from 0 to 6 seconds. All vacuum
sealing modes use this sealing time setting. Press the “Start/Stop”
button to begin sealing
- While vacuuming in either the Smart Vac, Customized Vac,
Vac&Seal, Pulse Vac, or Marinate modes, press the “Seal” button
to seal right away.
3. Vac&Seal Button
- From Standby mode, press this button to select external
vacuum sealing mode. The display will show ‘0.0’ and the
vacuum seal process will begin once the lid is closed and the
“Start/Stop” button is pressed.
4. PulseVac Button
- From Standby mode, press this button to select Pulse Vac
mode for external vacuuming. The display will show ‘P’ and after
closing the lid, press and hold this button for different lengths of
time to obtain different vacuum levels.
5. Marinate Button
- From Standby mode, press the “Marinate” button to enter
marinate mode. Press the "▲" or "▼" button to increase or
decrease the number of 9-minute cycles from 1 to 11 cycles (9 to
99 minutes). Each cycle contains 3 steps: vacuum, hold, and
release. Close the lid and press the “Start/Stop” button to begin
the Marinate process.

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6. Customized Vac Button
- From Standby mode, press the “Customized Vac” button.
The display will show “C” + vacuum time in seconds. Press the "▲"
or "▼" buttons to increase or decrease the vacuum time from 0 to
99 seconds. Close the lid and press the “Start/Stop” button to
begin the Customized Vac process.
7. Smart Vac/Bag Size Button
First determine the width of the bag according to the ruler as
shown in the following picture to confirm whether it is a small
or large bag. From Standby mode, press the “Smart Vac/Bag
Size” button. The display will show "AU" and the current setting
(S or L) will be illuminated. To toggle the size setting for your
bag, press the “Smart Vac/Bag Size” button again switching
between S or L. Small bags are defined as up to 6 inches / 17
cm wide. Use the Large bag setting for bags wider than 6
inches / 17 cm.
Close the lid and press the “Start/Stop” button to begin the
SmartVac/Bag Size process.

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8. ▲/ ▼Buttons
By pressing the "▲" or "▼" buttons, you can increase or
decrease the heat-sealing time, the vacuuming time of the
Customized Vac mode, or the number of cycles for Marinate
mode. It can also be pressed down and held for a rapid
change.
9. Digital Display
-While in Standby mode:
•when selecting Smart Vac mode, the display shows
"AU",
•when selecting Customized Vac mode, the display
shows the set vacuum time in seconds,
•when in Marinate Mode, the display shows set
Marinate time in minutes,
•when in external Vac&Seal mode, it displays ‘0.0’,
•when in external Pulse Vac mode, it displays ‘P’,
•after pressing the Seal button, the display shows the set
sealing time in seconds.
-While in operation:
•when in Smart Vac mode, the display shows real-time
vacuum time or remaining time of sealing,
•when in Customized Vac mode, the display shows the
remaining time of vacuuming or sealing time,
•when in Marinate Mode, the display shows the amount
of vacuum or the remaining marinate time (depending
on which stage of marination is active),
•when in external Vac&Seal mode, it shows the amount
of vacuum or remaining time of sealing,
•when in external Pulse Vac mode, only ‘P’ is displayed,
•and when in Sealing mode, the remaining sealing time
is displayed.