Westinghouse WHVS02K User manual

110W WHVS02K
220-240V~ 110W
VACUUM SEALER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SAFETY INFORMATION
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SETUP AND USE
Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................. 4
Operating Instructions .................................. 5
Hints and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TROUBLESHOOTING 7
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE ........................... 8
WARRANTY .................................... 9-10
CONTENTS
Figures and illustrations in this instruction manual are provided for
reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions carefully before using your new vacuum sealer. Save these
instructions.
Always use this vacuum sealer with a power outlet of the voltage (A.C. only)
marked on the back of the appliance.
Do not operate vacuum sealer if:
i) the cord or plug is split, melted or damaged.
ii) the appliance has malfunctioned.
iii) the appliance has been damaged in any manner.
If any of the above incidents occur, return the vacuum sealer to the nearest
authorized service center for examination, repair or adjustment.
Do not under any circumstances immerse the vacuum sealer, power cord or
power plug in water or any other liquid.
Incorrect operation and improper use may damage the vacuum sealer or
parts thereof, and cause severe personal injury.
This vacuum sealer is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or metal capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the vacuum sealer in a safe way by the person responsible for their
safety, and understand the hazards involved.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications
such as:
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– farm houses;
– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments.
Do not use this vacuum sealer on or near a heat source, wet surface or
unstable surface.
Unplug the appliance from power outlet before cleaning, immediately after use,
when moving it to storage and when not in use.
Children should be supervised not to play with the vacuum sealer.
Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove the
power plug. Remove by grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.
This appliance is intended for non-commercial, indoor use only. Do not use this
appliance for anything other than its intended use.
Do not allow the power cord of this appliance to hang over the edge of a table or
bench top.
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or any sharp instruments for
cleaning the vacuum sealer. The outside surface may be wiped clean with a soft,
damp cloth and then dried thoroughly.
WARNING: Keep plastic bags and packaging away from children to avoid the
risk of suffocation.
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Resting intervals of 40 seconds between each seal is recommended to avoid
melting of the bag and creating a poor seal.
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Do not attempt to modify the power cord or plug in any way.
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
If the power supply cord is too short, do not use an extension cord. Have a
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NOTE: Neither Westinghouse nor the retailer can accept any liability for damage
to the product or personal injury resulting due to failure to observe the electrical
connection procedures.
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Carefully unpack the vacuum sealer.
Carefully remove packaging, straighten the power cord. Do not remove
warning labels.
To remove any dust that may have accumulated during packaging, you may
wipe down the external sections of the appliance with a soft dry cloth.
Do not use harsh detergents or abrasive cleansers on any part of the vacuum
sealer.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Locking Hook
2. Vacuum Chamber
3. Lower Gasket
4. Rubber Lip
5. Sealing Bar
6. Vacuum Nozzle
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7. Release Button
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CONTROL PANEL
“Vac/Seal” button: Press this button to vacuum and seal the bag or roll.
(Resting intervals of 40 seconds between each seal is recommended to avoid
melting of the bag and creating a poor seal).
“Seal” button: Press this button to seal the bag or roll.
“Stop” button: Allows user to stop the vacuum or sealing process.
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(Resting intervals of 40 seconds between each seal is recommended to avoid
melting of the bag and creating a poor seal).

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1. Place the open end of
the vacuum roll into the
vacuum chamber.
Ensure the roll material does
not cover the vacuum nozzle.
Step 2. Press the cover down,
until a click is heard. This will
indicate the locking hooks
have locked correctly.
Step 3. Press the ‘Seal’ button
to begin the seal process. Refer
to control panel image on page
4.
Step 4. Once seal has been
completed, press the release
buttons on either side of the
appliance to release cover and
remove the roll. Refer to parts
and features image on page 3.
Step 5. Unroll desired length from
roll and cut to size to create a
vacuum bag.
Step 6. Place food into vacuum
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of the bag so that it can be placed
into the vacuum chamber easily.
Wipe off any liquids near area to
be sealed both on the inside and
outside the bag.
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Step 8. Repeat steps 3 and 4 but
substitute use of the ‘Seal’ button
with the ‘Vac Seal’ button.
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HINTS & TIPS
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IMPORTANT:
To avoid possible illness, do not reuse bags after storing raw meats, raw
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TROUBLESHOOTING
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
If the vacuum sealer fails to operate:
1. Check to make sure the vacuum sealer is plugged in correctly and securely. If it
is not, remove the plug from outlet, wait 10 seconds and plug back in securely.
2. Check for a blown or tripped circuit breaker in your home. If these seem to be
working correctly, test another appliance in the same outlet to ensure the outlet
is working correctly.
IF NONE OF THE ABOVE SOLVES THE PROBLEM, PLEASE CONTACT A QUALIFIED
TECHNICIAN, DO N
YOURSELF.
OT TRY TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE VACUUM SEALER
CUSTOMER SERVICE
In the event you believe your appliance to be defective, please return it along with
your sales receipt to the place of purchase for resolution.
For any enquiries, please call our service center on:
Tel: [phone] - Mon-Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm WST
TROUBLESHOOTING
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not operate correctly, it may be defective.
roubleshoot your problem by using the chart below. If the vacuum sealer still does
Appliance does not
turn on.
TROUBLE
Appliance is not
plugged in.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Check that appliance is
plugged into a working
power outlet
POSSIBLE REMEDY
Air is still in the bag
after vacuum.
Leak in bag but
not from sealed area. Seal bag with air, then
immerse in water. Bubbles
indicate a leak, use a new
bag if bubbles appear.
Air was removed but
after a period of time,
has re-entered.
Fermentation or the
release of natural
gases from inside the
foods may have
occurred.
Food may have begun
to spoil and should be
discarded.
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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
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In the fridge (5°±2° C) No Vacuum Westinghouse Vacuum Sealer
Red meat 3-4 days 8-9 days
White meat 2-3 days 6-8 days
Fish 1-3 days 4-5 days
Cooked meat 3-5 days 10-15 days
Soft cheese 5-7 days 20 days
Hard/semi-hard cheese 1-5 days 60 days
Fruits 5-7 days 14-20 days
Vegetables 1-3 days 7-10 days
Soup 2-3 days 8-10 days
Pasta/rice cooked 2-3 days 6-8 days
Cream desserts 2-3 days 8 days
Room temperature (25°±2° C) No Vacuum
Fresh bread 1-2 days 8-10 days
Biscuits 4-6 months 12 months
Uncooked pasta/rice 5-6 months 12 months
Flour 4-6 months 12 months
Dry fruits 3-4 months 12 months
Ground coffee 2-3 months 12 months
Loose tea 5-6 months 12 months
Westinghouse Vacuum Sealer
In the freezer (-18°±2° C) No Vacuum
Meat 4-6 months 15-20 monhts
Fish 3-4 months 10-12 months
Vegetables 8-10 months 8-24 months
Westinghouse Vacuum Sealer
***The below periods are to be treated as a guide only.***
Due to the nature of perishable foods, their keep times may vary.

LIMITED WARRANTY
1. Nothing in this Warranty affects the consumer’s rights under the Australian
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to the rights and remedies of the buyer under any Consumer Guarantees. The
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Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure
and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You
are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of
acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
2. Subject to Clause 1, the Seller warrants that Westinghouse branded products will
be free of manufacturing defects and will perform to the Seller’s VSHFL´Fations
subject to the following clauses.
3. The EHQH´W of this Warranty extends only to the owner of the property in which
the Products manufactured or supplied by the Seller are installed and used by the
owner for the duration of the Warranty Period.
4. The Warranty commences on the date of the purchase of the product and
continues for the EHQH´W of the Owner for the Warranty Period. If within the
Warranty Period a manufacturing defect is discovered in the Product, or the
Product fails to perform to the Seller’s VSHFL´Fations as a result of some defect in
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a.) Repair or replace the Product at the cost of the Seller, including but not
limited to labour and travel costs. Goods repaired or replaced under this
Warranty will be warranted for the remaining period of the Warranty.
b.) Refund the purchase price paid by the consumer.
5. The Warranty does not apply to Product thaW
a.) Has failed due to excessive wear and tear beyond what is considered to be
reasonable.
b.) Has been misused or neglected.
c.) Has been damaged accidentally or by acts of God including ´re and µRRGLQJ
d.) Has been used or operated contrary to operating or maintenance instructions.
e.) Has been damaged by the Consumer or a third party authorised to act for the
consumer in transit from the Sellers store to the Consumer.
6. In order to make a claim under the Warranty, the Owner must, where possible,
return the goods to the Seller’s store at the Owner’s cost. Proof of purchase must
be supplied in all cases.
7. The seller will examine any returned Products and if the Seller determines that
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a.) Make note of the Owner’s contact details including the Owner’s telephone
number which the owner can be contacted during business hours, postal
address and e-mail address.
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b.) Make note of the defects reported by the Owner.
c.) Take back the defective goods from the owner and determine within a
reasonable time through dialogue with the Seller whether the goods are
defective.
d.) Advise the owner within a reasonable time frame whether it accepts or
rejects the Product claim.
e.) If the Seller accepts the return of the Product, the Seller must arrange to have
i) The Product repaired or,
ii) Replace the damaged or faulty Product or,
iii) Refund the purchase price.
8. The Seller will not accept any returned Product which has not been returned
strictly in accordance with this Warranty.
9. For the purpose of this Warranty:
a.) Australian Consumer Law means the law as set out in Schedule 2 of the
Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).
b.) Consumer means the Purchaser of goods from the seller.
c.) Consumer means a Consumer as that term is set out in section 3 of the
Australian Consumer Law.
d.) Consumer Guarantees means the guarantees under the Australian Consumer
Law.
e.) Implied terms means any guarantees, conditions, warranties or other terms
implied by any Australian Commonwealth, State or Territory laws, (excluding
the Australian Consumer Law) or the law of any other jurisdiction.
f.) Owner has the meaning set out in clause 3.
g.) Warranty means this warranty.
h.) Product means the Product/s bought by the Owner from the Seller that fall
under this warranty.
i.) Warranty Period means:
i) In relation to Cast Iron Cookware: 3 Year Limited Warranty.
ii) In relation to Non-Stick Cookware: 3 Year Limited Warranty
iii) In relation to Cooking Utensils: 3 Year Limited Warranty
iv) In relation to Knives/Knife Block Sets: 3 Year Limited Warranty
v) In relation to Stainless Steel Cookware: 10 Year Limited Warranty
vi) In relation to Chopping boards: 1 Year Limited Warranty
vii) In relation to Small Appliances: 1 Year Limited Warranty
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