Wartmann WM-1604 EU User manual

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User manual Vacuum device Model number WM-1604 EU

Contents
Welcome 4
Important 5
Only suitable for domestic purposes 5
Check electrical connections 5
Prevent the vacuum device from
coming into contact with water 5
Contains heating elements 5
Use original accessories 5
Food safety 6
Vacuum-packaging 6
Deep-freezing 7
Verify 7
Preparations 8
Overview of the vacuum device 9
Components 9
Control panel 10
Using the vacuum device 11-16
Unpacking the vacuum device and
preparations for rst use 11
Switching on the vacuum device 11
Vacuum seal a product in a vacuum bag 11-12
Seal a product in a bag (without a vacuum) 12
Cancel the vacuum- or sealing process 12
Seal a moist product in a bag 12-13
Seal a fragile product in a bag 13
Tips for packaging 13-14
Vacuum a product in a vacuum canister 14-15
Tips for using vacuum boxes 15-16
After use 17
Cleaning 17
Storing 17
Maintenance 17
Recycling the vacuum device 18
Appendix: storing advice for foods 19-20
Appendix: other vacuum packaging applications 21
Appendix: troubleshooting 22-23
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase
Wartmann hopes that you will enjoy your new
vacuum device. Using the Wartmann®vacuum
device, you can keep your food fresh for a longer
period of time in the fridge or freezer. As the
Wartmann®vacuum device efcaciously removes
the air, the storage times may be up to ve
times longer.
Using vacuum bags you can store your food longer,
wasting less food and ultimately saving costs.
The Wartmann®vacuum device is perfectly suitable
for storing or preserving various household items.
And while doing sous vide cooking, the Wartmann®
vacuum device is an excellent accompanying tool.
A good choice
Thanks to a clever design, the Wartmann®vacuum
device is not only compact and light-weight, but
also supports the use of external vacuum containers.
The Wartmann® vacuum device can be operated
with the touch of one single button.
Following the instructions in this user manual you
will enjoy your Wartmann®vacuum device
for many years.
Important
This instruction manual contains information
for the use and maintenance of your vacuum
device. Read this instruction manual carefully
before using the vacuum device and keep it
for possible later consultation.
Only suitable for domestic purposes
This device is exclusively intended for common
household use. In case of (semi)-professional or
incorrect use, usage not in accordance with the
instructions in the manual, or self-performed repairs,
the warranty expires and Wartmann®will decline
any responsibility for any damage caused by this.
Check electrical connections
Check if the voltage indicated on the vacuum
device conforms to the local mains voltage before
connecting the vacuum device. In case the plug,
power cord or the vacuum device itself is damaged,
repairs must be carried out rst or the relevant part
should be replaced by a qualied service centre.
Prevent the vacuum device from coming
into contact with water
The vacuum device contains electrical parts and
heating elements. Never rinse the vacuum device
under the tap and do not immerse the vacuum
device in water. Make sure that no water ever
enters the vacuum device to prevent electrical
shock and/or damage to the vacuum device.
Contains heating elements
Do not touch the seal wire, it could be hot. Do not
position the vacuum device near ammable gasses
or cleaning agents (such as methylated spirit).
Use original accessories
This manual applies to the use of Wartmann®
vacuum bags and canisters. For vacuum bags and
canisters from other suppliers, other instructions
may apply.
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Deep-freezing
In order to safely preserve foods, it must be kept at
low temperatures. The growth of micro-organisms is
strongly reduced at temperatures of 4°C and below.
At a temperature of -17°C, growth will nearly come
to a full stop. This does however not kill
the micro-organisms.
If you wish to store your vacuum packed food
long-term, then always place it in the freezer.
Verify
Always check if food is spoiled, before consuming
it. You must realise that vacuum-packaging cannot
undo spoilage. Vacuum-packaging only ensures that
the quality of food is retained longer. How much
longer you can preserve the food, depends on
different factors, such as the quality of the food at
the time of packaging. We advise to only package
fresh food and mention the date of packaging on
the package.
Food Safety
Vacuum-packaging
When vacuum-packaging food in vacuum-storage
boxes, most of the surrounding air is extracted
whilst the inow of fresh air is being prevented.
This way the storage life of food is lengthened.
Vacuum-packaging helps to prevent freezer burn,
which is the dehydration of the surface layer of the
food. This is characterised by white or brown-red
discolouration of the food.
Vacuum-packaging contributes to the preservation
of the taste and the overall quality of the food. It
slows the growth of aerobic micro-organisms that
could cause:
• Mould. As mould won’t grow in environments
with little oxygen, the vacuum-packaging will
strongly reduce the risk of moulding.
• Fermentation. Fermentation can be noticed
by the odour or taste of the food. Fermentation
requires water and sugar and will develop at
room temperature. Fermentation can also develop
when air is lacking. In order to slow the yeast
growth items should be cooled. Only at deep-
freezing temperature, this growth will come to
a halt.
• Bacteria. Bacterial growth can often be
recognised by a nasty smell, discolouration and
a soft or slimy layer. Under specic circumstances,
clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism, can
grow without air. This is rare, but also extremely
dangerous. You can neither smell nor taste it.
The vacuum-packaging is no replacement for
cooling or deep-freezing. Perishable foods that
require cooling or freezing, must still be kept in
the refrigerator or freezer.
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Preparations
Before you can start vacuum-packaging
vegetables, they need blanching. This will inhibit
the enzymatic activity which causes loss of avour
and colour fading. Cook the vegetables or place
them in the microwave until they are done, but
still a bit crispy. Subsequently you immerse the
vegetables in cold water, stopping the cooking
process. Next, dry the vegetables with, for
instance, a clean towel.
Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, sprouts,
cabbage, cauliower, kale and turnips produce
carbon dioxide during preservation. Therefore,
you can only store these vegetables in the freezer.
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Overview of
the vacuum
Device
Components
A. Lid
B. Control panel
C. Unlock keys
D. Vacuum chamber
E. Vacuum pump Inlet
F. Gasket
G. Pressure strip
H. Sealing ribbon
I. Canister button
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Notes:
• Avoid any moist or dust
getting into the vacuum
pump inlet. This will
damage the vacuum
device.
• The Canister button is to
be used in combination
with a vacuum hose and
a vacuum canister.
• The Unlock keys unlock
the lid and releases the
vacuum in the vacuum
chamber so that the lid
can be easily opened.
Dry
Moist
Normal
Gentle Cancel Seal
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Vacuum
& seal
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Control
Panel
1. Vacuum button with indicator light
Use this button to vacuum and seal a
vacuum bag. The vacuum bag will
automatically be sealed once the air has
been sucked out of the bag. The Vacuum
button light will burn whilst the vacuum
sealing is in progress.
2. Seal button with indicator light
Use this button to only seal a vacuum
bag. There will be no vacuum. This Seal
button light will burn whilst the sealing is
in progress.
3. Cancel button
Pressing this button to cancel an
ongoing vacuum- or sealing process.
4. Gentle button with indicator lights
Use this button before vacuum sealing
fragile food. The light will indicate the
mode setting of the Wartmann®vacuum
device. The default setting is “Normal”.
Press the Gentle button one time to
switch to “Gentle”.
5. Moist button with indicator lights
Use this button before vacuum sealing
moist food. The light will indicate the
mode setting of the Wartmann®vacuum
device. The default setting is “Dry”.
Press the Moist button one time to
switch to “Moist”.
Using the
Vacuum device
Unpacking the vacuum device
and preparations for rst use
Take the Wartmann®vacuum device out of
the box and remove all packaging materials.
Place the Wartmann®vacuum device on a
horizontal surface in a location where the
Wartmann®vacuum device cannot tip over,
even when passing.
Switching on the vacuum device
Insert the plug of the Wartmann®vacuum
device into a wall socket. The Wartmann®
vacuum device is now ready for use.
Vacuum seal a product in a vacuum bag
Choose a vacuum bag of suitable width,
not wider than 28 cm, and place your
product in the bag, leaving at least 5 cm
open at the top. Open the lid of the
Wartmann®vacuum device and place the
open end of the bag over the pressure strip with
the open end inside the vacuum chamber.
Close the lid and press it lightly at both corners until
the Unlock keys are locked in their position. The lid
will be locked at both sites (left and right).
Press the Vacuum button to start the sealing.
The Vacuum indicator light will now switch on
and you will hear the noise of the pump working.
You will see that the air is being sucked out of the
vacuum bag. Once the air is out of the vacuum bag
the vacuum pump stops and the Sealing indicator
light will switch on. Wait until the Sealing indicator
light goes out again.
Now press both Unlock keys and open the lid.
Take your vacuum bag out and carefully inspect
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Moist
Normal
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the seal. A proper sealing will be transparent over
the entire length. If the sealing is mottled, white
or milky or even crumpled, then it is not properly
sealed. In this case, cut off the sealing and create a
new sealing in accordance with the abovementioned
steps.Wait at least 15 seconds before you vacuum
or seal another bag.
Seal a product in a bag (without a vacuum)
Choose a bag of suitable width, not wider than
28 cm, and place your product in the bag. Open the
lid of the Wartmann®vacuum device and place the
open end of the bag over the black pressure strip.
Close the lid and press it lightly at both corners
until the Unlock keys are locked in their position.
The lid will be locked at both sites (left and right).
Press the Seal button to start the sealing. The Sealing
indicator light will switch on. Wait until the Sealing
indicator light goes out again.
Now press both Unlock keys and open the lid. Take
your vacuum bag out and carefully inspect the seal.
A proper sealing will be transparent over the entire
length. If the sealing is mottled, white or milky or
even crumpled, then it is not properly sealed. In this
case, cut off the sealing and create a new sealing
in accordance with the abovementioned steps.
Wait at least 15 seconds before you vacuum or seal
another bag.
Cancel the vacuum- or sealing process
An ongoing vacuum- or sealing process can be
stopped at any time by pressing the Cancel button.
Seal a moist product in a bag
Slightly moist food, such as blanched vegetables,
may require a longer time for vacuum packing.
Setting the Wartmann®vacuum device to “Moist”
will increase the vacuum time with 3 to 5 seconds.
The Moist button light will indicate the mode setting
of the Wartmann®vacuum device. The default
setting is “Dry”.
Press the Moist button one time to switch to “Moist”,
then follow the regular steps to vacuum seal a
product. Press the Moist button one more time to
return to the default “Dry” setting.
Liquids can’t be vacuum packed without taking
special precautions to avoid liquid getting into the
pump. See our tips for packaging to vacuum
liquid food.
Seal a fragile product in a bag
Fragile products may require a lower vacuum to
not get squashed. Setting the Wartmann®vacuum
device to “Gentle” will decrease the vacuum
pressure. This will allow for an easier control
of the vacuum. In “Gentle” mode, the vacuum
pressure will be less and sealing time will be
shorter than in “Normal” mode. The Gentle
button light will indicate the mode setting of
the Wartmann®vacuum device. The default
setting is “Normal”.
Press the Gentle button one time to switch to
“Gentle”, then follow the regular steps to vacuum
seal a product. Press the Gentle button one more
time to return to the default “Normal” setting.
Tips for packaging
Pack the food as freshly as possible. By means of
vacuum-packaging, the freshness of the food can
be retained up to ve times longer, compared with
food that is stored under regular circumstances.
Delicate and liquid food, as well as food of which
the shape should be retained, must rst be frozen.
Food such as meat, berries and bread can be
frozen up to 24 hours before freezer burn starts.
As soon as the food is solid, you can vacuum pack
and deep-freeze it.
If you choose to package meat without freezing
it rst, then place a folded paper towel between
the meat and the top of the bag. This will
absorb moisture.
Firstly, freeze liquid food, such as soups, stews and
casseroles in, for instance, an oven dish. As soon
as they are frozen, they are ready for vacuum-
packaging, marking and storage in the freezer.
Cover sharp points and edges of products such as
bones, pasta and rice rst, using a paper towel.
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This reduces the risk of the vacuum bag
being punctured.
Vacuum bags are suitable for the microwave
and are hot water resistant. You can re-use
vacuum bags, unless they have been used
to store sh or fat food. We recommend
that you do not re-use vacuum bags that have
been cooked or been in the microwave.
Vegetables should be blanched rst before
vacuum-packaging is done. Mushrooms and
garlic cannot be vacuum-packed.
Vacuum a product in a vacuum canister
The Wartmann®vacuum device can also be
used with a vacuum canister. The vacuum is
controlled by the button on the lid of the
vacuum canister. By setting the button to close,
you shut off the air supply, securing the vacuum.
Setting the button to open, air will ow into the
vacuum box, after which you can take off
the box lid.
Check rst that the gasket in the lid is dust-free and
that it contains no food residues. Also check if the
vacuum box is dry. Place the product to be stored
in the vacuum canister. Leave a little room on top of
the food, so that air can easily ow out. Place the
lid on the vacuum canister and set the button of the
vacuum canister to “vacuum”.
Connect the one side of the vacuum hose to the
nipple of the vacuum canister, and the other side to
the nipple of the Wartmann®vacuum device. The
nipple is in the vacuum chamber on the right hand
side and is only visible with the lid open.
Briey press the Canister button and subsequently
also press the vacuum box lid lightly for 3-5
seconds. The Canister button is located on the right-
hand site next to the vacuum chamber.
The vacuum device will stop automatically as
soon as the vacuum has been reached. After this,
turn the button on the vacuum box lid to “lock”.
Subsequently disconnect the vacuum hose from
the lid nipple.
If you want to interrupt the vacuum process, then
briey press the Canister button again. In order
to undo the vacuum entirely, you should turn the
vacuum box lid to open, and briey lift the lid from
the vacuum box.
Keep the vacuum box in your fridge. To open the
vacuum box, you turn the button on the vacuum
box lid to “open”.
Tips for using vacuum boxes
Use only storage boxes that are suitable for vacuum
storage. Ordinary storage boxes may implode
when creating a vacuum in these boxes.
Warm foods must cool off before they are vacuum-
packed. Cool any liquids in the fridge before you
vacuum-pack them.
Vacuum boxes can be kept in the freezer. The
recommended lowest temperature at which
a vacuum box can be stored is -18 C. At
temperatures lower than that, the vacuum boxes will
suffer too high an under-pressure. At temperatures
exceeding 100C, there is a chance that the
vacuum boxes will deform or melt.
From the moment you start the vacuum process,
lightly press the vacuum box lid for three to
ve seconds.
Do not place the vacuum box lid in the dishwasher
or microwave, but clean it manually. The vacuum
box (without a lid) is suitable for the dishwasher
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and microwave. The recommended maximum
temperature for the vacuum box is 100 C
Rinse the supplied vacuum hose with warm water,
if any uids accidently got into the hose. Make sure
that the vacuum hose is not connected to the nipple.
Make sure that no food particles can get into the
vacuum device. Food containing powder or crystal
should be covered by use of a paper towel before
vacuum storage.
After use
Cleaning
Allow the sealing strip to cool off rst before
cleaning the vacuum device and remove the plug
from the socket. Clean the outside of the vacuum
device with a damp microber cloth and soft soap.
Remove all moisture from the vacuum chamber and
keep the sealing strip free from dust and dirt.
Storing
After the sealing strip has been made dust and
dirt-free and the vacuum chamber is dry, you can
store the Wartmann®vacuum device.
Maintenance
For an optimal lifespan of your Wartmann®
vacuum device, we recommend a waiting
time of at least 15 seconds between
each seal.

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Recycling the
vacuum device
If the Wartmann®vacuum device is at the end
of its life cycle, you can deliver it to a collection
point for the recycling of electrical equipment.
The Wartmann®vacuum device should not be
disposed of along with regular household rubbish.
Appendix: storing
advice for foods
The Wartmann®vacuum device will change the
way you purchase and store foods. As vacuum-
packaging decelerates spoilage and prevents
freezer burn, you can buy more foods at a time
without the risk of waste.
Using the Wartmann®vacuum device, you remove
up to 90% of the air from the packaging. As such,
foods can be kept up to ve times longer than
when storing it the normal way. Dry foodstuffs such
as pasta, grains and our will even stay fresh from
the start to when being used. Also, using vacuum
packaging you prevent beetles and insects from
nestling in your foodstuffs. Package foodstuffs
always as freshly as possible.
Please note: Not all foods are suitable for vacuum
packaging. You can never vacuum pack garlic or
fungi such as mushrooms. Removing the air
could initiate a biochemical reaction, making
consumption of these products very dangerous.
Vegetables should rst be blanched to break down
the enzymes that produce decomposition gases.
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Appendix: other vacuum-
packaging applications
You can also use the vacuum device
for domestic applications other than
food packaging.
Vacuum-packaging is quite suitable
for camping and outdoor activities
Reusable cooling packs you can make
yourself, by half lling a vacuum bag
with water to which a few spoons of
methylated spirit were added. Seal the
vacuum bag, without a vacuum, and
place it in the freezer. The methylated spirit
prevents the water from freezing entirely.
You can use the vacuum bag for treatment
of aching joints and small injuries.
You can prepare vacuum-packed meals
before you go camping. This way it is easy
to prepare meals while camping.
Vacuum packaging of meat and other smelly
products prevents undesired odours.
Make your own dry packs by keeping essential
items, such as matches, socks and a map in a
sealed bag.
Domestic applications
Reorganise untidy cabinet drawers by vacuum-
packaging small stuff that might otherwise be lost,
such as screws and nails, into vacuum bags.
The content of the bags will remain easily
visible due to the transparent vacuum bag.
Hardly used silverware can also be vacuum
packed. This will prevent discolouration of the
silver as a result of oxidation. Sharp corners can
be packed by use of a paper towel, preventing
the vacuum bag from being punctured.
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Foods Vacuum + Deep-freeze Vacuum + Cooling Normally
Beef and veal 1½ years 2 weeks 2 days
Minced meat 1 years 1 week 1 to 2 days
Pork 1 years 1 to 2 weeks 2 days
Fish 1½ years 1 week 2 days
Poultry 1½ years 1 to 2 weeks 2 days
Smoked meat 2 years 3 months 2 to 4 weeks
Blanched vegetables 2 to 3 years 4 weeks 1 week
Fresh fruit 2 to 3 years 2 weeks 3 to 7 days
Hard cheeses 6 months 2 months 2 weeks
Unboiled pasta 1 years ½ years
Abovementioned times are indicative and may vary per product and quantity.
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Symptom Possible cause Solution
The vacuum bag is losing its vacuum after
it was sealed.
Sharp objects could puncture
the vacuum bag.
Cover any sharp edges using a paper towel
and use a new vacuum bag.
Certain vegetables and fruit that were not
properly blanched or were frozen prior to
packaging, may cause decomposition gases.
Open the packaging and throw away the
foods in case they are spoiled. If the foods are
not spoiled, they must be eaten straight away.
The vacuum device does not properly
seal a bag.
The sealing strip of the vacuum bag is wet,
dirty or dusty.
Place the opening of the vacuum bag entirely
in the vacuum chamber.
The open end of bag is not placed inside the
vacuum chamber
Check that the open end of the bag is
properly placed inside the vacuum chamber.
The vacuum device no longer
works (properly).
There is a technical failure malfunction. Remove the plug from the socket, wait 10
seconds and reconnect the vacuum device.
Send the vacuum device in for repair.
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Appendix:
Troubleshooting
In general the Wartmann®vacuum device performs adequately. Should however a malfunction
occur, then please rst try the troubleshooting recommendations mentioned below.
Symptom Possible cause Solution
The vacuum device does not work. None of
the indicator lights are burning.
The power cord is damaged or
not properly in the socket.
Check if the power cord is undamaged and
then insert the plug rmly into a power socket.
There is no voltage on
the socket.
Check with another electrical device that
the socket has power; if so try the vacuum
device again.
The vacuum device is broken. Send the vacuum device in for repair.
The vacuum device does not remove the air
from the vacuum bag.or not properly in the
socket.
The top of the vacuum bag is not
entirely into the vacuum chamber.
Place the opening of the vacuum bag
entirely in the vacuum chamber.
There are wrinkles in the vacuum bag
in the part that is on pressure strip.
Check the top side for wrinkles, and,
if necessary cut off the top edge of
the vacuum bag.
The vacuum bag that is being used
has no micro-prole
Use a proper vacuum bag that has a
micro prole.
You have made a vacuum bag of a vacuum
roll and the rst sealing is not correct.
Check the rst sealing for damage. Cut off the
damaged sealing and make a new sealing.
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User manual Vacuum device Model number WM-1604 EU
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Model WM-1604 EU | Voltage 220-240 volt / 50 Hz | Power 100 Watt
Pump pressure 0.70 bar (±10%) | Pump capacity 7 ltr / min | Thickness Seal wire 2.3 mm
Weight 1324 grams | Dimensions 390 x 150 x 73 mm (L x W x H)