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.

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-CLO Status
•The unit is in protection mode and will not respond
to any keypress until the lid is opened.
To restore factory settings
While in Standby mode, press and hold the “Marinate” and
“Seal” buttons at the same time until the display shows "rs" and
the unit beeps. The unit will be back to default factory settings
in Standby mode.
POUCH GUIDELINES
•Both types of pouches can be used with this machine’s
chamber vacuum sealing modes, embossed as well as clear
and flat. For external vacuum sealing modes, only embossed
pouches will work.
•Delicate, juicy, and foods that need to hold their shape
vacuum package best when frozen. Foods like meat, berries,
and bread can be frozen for up to 24 hours without harm of
freezer burn. Once food is firm, it is ready to be vacuum
packaged.
•For objects with sharp points or edges, pad the edges with
paper towels to prevent the pouch from being punctured.
•Vacuum pouches used for storage can be re-used and used
once when heated or microwaved. Do not reuse pouches
that have been used to store fresh fish or greasy foods.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To Close and Open the Vacuum Lid
To close: Press both sides of the vacuum lid gently but firmly,
so that the lock engages the lid.
To open: Grasp the middle of the lid by hand and lift it up
gently but firmly to open the lid.

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Before you begin…
•Plug in the electrical cable.
•When connected to an outlet, the display shows ‘OFF’ and is
in power-saving mode.
•Press any button to enter Standby mode. The digital display
will light up.
•The machine is now ready for all functions.
How to Chamber Vacuum and Seal a Pouch
In order to extend the life of your vacuum sealer, we
strongly recommend pausing at least 20 seconds between
each seal.
1. Choose a suitable sized vacuum pouch and place item in
pouch, allowing a minimum of 2 inches (5 cm) between the
item and top of pouch.
2. Press the “Seal” button and then use the "▲" or "▼" buttons to
select the desired sealing time. The value will be stored and
used with each operation until either changed or a factory
reset is performed.
3. Select the desired vacuum mode by either pressing “the
Smart Vac/Bag Size” or “Customized Vac” button.
•When using Smart Vac mode, press the “Smart Vac/Bag
Size” button to select the desired bag size S (Small) or L
(Large).
•When using the Customized Vac mode, use the "▲" or "▼"
keys to select the desired vacuum time.

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4. Place the vacuum bag with the item into the vacuum
chamber with the open end of the pouch over the seal bar. If
the clip is not extended, press the clip to pop it up. Be sure to
clip the lower/bottom side of the bag into the bag clip
making sure the bag does not lay past the limit line.
Insert bag into clip Do not allow bag to pass this line
•To insert the bag into the clip, hold the lower side of the
bag taut and ease the bag into the clip with a gentle but
firm back and forth motion.

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5. Close the vacuum lid and press the “Start/Stop” button to start
the vacuum and seal process. If you need to seal the bag
before the vacuum process finishes, press the “Seal” button to
start sealing immediately.
6. At the end of the process, the machine will beep 3 times to
signal the operation is complete.
7. Open the lid, take out the bag/food, and check the seal
before storing.
Note: A positive seal will look “clear” upon inspection. If the
seal is “spotty or incomplete” increase the sealing time by 1
second. If the seal is “white or milky” decrease the seal time by
1 second.
To Make Bags from Rolls
1. Cut a suitable size for the bag from roll, keeping in mid the
space needed for the initial seal (to create the pouch) and
the headspace needed when vacuum and sealing the item
inside the pouch.
2. If desired, adjust the seal time by pressing the “Seal” button
and the "▲" or "▼" buttons to select the desired sealing time.
3. If the clip is raised, press it down to lock it into the lower body.
4. Place one open end of the bag over the seal bar with the rest
of the bag outside the machine.
5. Close the lid and press the “Start/Stop” button to engage the
seal process.
6. When the seal time is complete, the machine will beep 3 times
to signal the process is complete.
7. Lift the lid and inspect the seal.
Note: A positive seal will look “clear” upon inspection. If the
seal is “spotty or incomplete” increase the sealing time by 1
second. If the seal is “white or milky” decrease the seal time by
1 second.

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How to External Vacuum and Seal a Pouch
In order to extend the life of your vacuum sealer, we
strongly recommend pausing at least 20 seconds between
each seal.
1. Choose a suitable sized vacuum pouch and place item in
pouch, allowing a minimum of 2 inches (5 cm) between the
item and top of pouch.
2. Press the “Seal” button and then use the "▲" or "▼" buttons to
select the desired sealing time. The value will be stored and
used with each operation until either changed or a factory
reset is performed.
3. Press the clip down to lock it out of the way into the lower
body.
4. Select the desired vacuum mode by either pressing the
“Vac&Seal” or “Pulse Vac” button.
5. Place the open end of the vacuum pouch over the seal bar,
leaving the rest of the pouch with the item outside.

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6. To start the process:
- If using Vac&Seal mode, close the vacuum lid and press the
“Start/Stop” button to start the vacuum and seal process. If
you need to seal the bag before the vacuum process finishes,
press the “Seal” button to start sealing immediately.
- If using Pulse Vac mode, press the “Pulse Vac” button once
to select the mode, then press and hold the “Pulse Vac”
button to begin vacuuming and press the “Seal” button when
ready to seal.
7. At the end of the process, the machine will beep 3 times to
signal the operation is complete.
8. Open the lid, take out the bag/food, and check the seal
before storing.
Note: A positive seal will look “clear” upon inspection. If the
seal is “spotty or incomplete” increase the sealing time by 1
second. If the seal is “white or milky” decrease the seal time by
1 second.
How to Marinate Foods
A special feature available on this machine - the marinate mode
– uses an alternating vacuum and release cycle to force
marinades into food items. This feature uses a 9-minute vacuum
pressure period to infuse flavors. You can set the vacuum pressure
and the number of cycles to perform, up to 11 cycles (99 minutes).
When the desired set of alternating cycles is complete, the
machine will beep.
1. Press the “Marinate” button to enter marinate mode, then
press the "▲" or "▼" buttons to select the desired number of

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9-minute cycles.
2. Choose a suitable sized vacuum pouch and place item in
pouch, allowing a minimum of 2 inches (5 cm) between the
item and top of pouch.
3. Place the vacuum bag with the item into the vacuum
chamber with the open end of the bag over the seal bar, but
not past the limit line.
4. Close the vacuum lid and press the “Start/Stop” button to start
the marinate process.
5. When the marinate time counts down to 0, the machine will
"beep" to signal the operation is complete.
Note: If you need to seal the bag before the marinate process
completes, press the “Seal” button to start sealing immediately.

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MAINTENANCE
1. Always unplug the machine before cleaning.
2. Do not immerse the machine or electrical cord in water or any
other liquid.
3. Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to clean the
machine to avoid scratching the surface.
4. Clean the outside of the machine with a soft, damp cloth or
sponge, using mild dish soap and warm water when
necessary.
5. To clean the inside of the unit, use a paper towel or soft clean
cloth to wipe away any food or liquid. Dampen a soft cloth
with mild soapy water and gently wipe clean.
6. Dry the machine gently, but thoroughly, with a soft, clean
cloth.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Fails to operate
•Make sure the machine is plugged into an electrical outlet.
•Check the power cord for tears and frays. If the cord is
damaged or frayed, do not operate the machine and
contact Vesta Customer Care.
Does not completely vacuum or seal automatically
•Check for proper placement of pouch inside the chamber
and that the open end of the pouch is smooth and
wrinkle-free.
•Check the gasket is not lose or damaged.
•Check and clean the seal foam and gasket as needed. Food
particles will interfere with the vacuum process.
•Ensure the lid is locked.
•Check the pouch for leakage and use a new pouch if
leakage is found.
Vacuum pouch loses vacuum after being sealed
•Wrinkles, liquid, or food particles in the seal will cause this issue.
Remove the seal, clean the mouth of the pouch, and vacuum
& seal again. In the case of liquid in the seal or juicy foods,
pre-freeze item before vacuum packaging.
•Pad any potential sharp objects that may puncture the
vacuum pouch (i.e. bone, etc.).
Fails to seal
•Allow the machine to rest 20 seconds between sealing.
•Ensure the open end of the pouch is free of wrinkles, food
particles, and liquids. Clean the open end of the pouch
before re-sealing.