VACUUM SEAL DRAWER MINIMAL VB24SDEB1 & VB30SDEB1 CONTEMPORARY VB24SDEX1 & VB30SDEX1 PROFESSIONAL VB30SPEX1 USER GUIDE US CA
CONTENTS Safety and warnings 4 Before you begin 8 Using your vacuum seal drawer 11 Functions 13 Selecting vacuuming levels 17 Food care 18 Care and Cleaning 19 Troubleshooting 22 Service and warranty 24 Registration To register your product visit our website: fisherpaykel.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS ! WARNING! Electric Shock Hazard Failure to follow this advice may result in electric shock or death. • If the product is damaged, switch the appliance off and disconnect it from the power supply to avoid possible electric shock. ! WARNING! Cut Hazard Failure to use caution could result in injury. • Take care: some edges may be sharp. • Do not put fingers in the drawer when closing. ! WARNING! Hot Surface Hazard Failure to follow this advice could result in burns and scalds.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS ! WARNING! Fire Hazard Failure to follow this advice may result in overheating, burning, and injury. • Flammable materials should not be stored in the appliance or near its surface. WARNING! Tipping Hazard This product may tip. Keep children away and take care. Failure to follow this advice may result in injury. • The drawer must be secured in place by supplied screws. • Ensure there is a fixed shelf directly above the drawer if it is not installed under another product.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS READ AND SAVE THIS GUIDE WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or damage when using the appliance, follow the important safety instructions listed below. Read all the instructions before using the appliance. Use the appliance only for its intended purpose as described in these instructions. General Use z z z z z z z This appliance is designed for use in a normal domestic (residential) environment. Do not use the appliance outdoors.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS z z z Do not use aggressive or abrasive detergent or sharp metal scrapers for cleaning the glass lid of the appliance. This can scratch the surface which can cause the glass lid to shatter. Clean the accessories with soapy water. Do not use a cleaning agent. Ensure no liquids or solids get into the suction inlet of the vacuum pump. This would cause irreparable damage to the pump. Safety z z z z z z z Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN z z Ensure the installer has completed the final checklist in the installation instructions. Read this guide, taking special note of the Safety and warnings section.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Control panel 1 2 3 Vacuum Level Sealing Level 5 6 4 8 9 !0 !1 External Vacuum 7 Control panel features 1 Power On/Off 2 Vacuum level indicator 3 Sealing Level indicator 4 External vacuum indicator 5 Vacuum level control 6 Sealing level control 7 Suction inlet adapter control panel 8 Start 9 Cancel !0 Moisture indicator !1 Maintenance indicator Using the touch controls Your Vacuum Seal Drawer is operated using a touch control panel.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Selecting a vacuum bag z z z Your Vacuum Seal Drawer is supplied with two different sized vacuum bags. Each bag can be used within temperatures of -40 °F (-40°C) to 239 °F (+115°C). DO NOT use polycarbonate plastic bags. These can become soft and can damage the sealing bar. Other bags, such as resealable freezer bags, should only be used for vacuum sealing and the sealing time must be adjusted to suit the material of the bag. Refer to 'Selecting vacuuming levels' for more information.
USING YOUR VACUUM SEAL DRAWER First time use If using the vacuum seal drawer for the first time, two LEDs in vacuum level indicators and two LEDs in sealing level indicators are illuminated at start up. 1 For push-to-open models, press the center-front of the drawer to open. Do not force the drawer open. Place the food inside the vacuum bag. 2 Open the glass lid and place the bag inside the drawer. Secure the opening of the bag under the bag clip and position across the sealing bar.
USING YOUR VACUUM SEAL DRAWER Switching ON the Vacuum Seal Drawer Touch the button on the control panel to Vacuum Level Sealing Level switch on the Vacuum Seal Drawer. A tone will sound indicating the drawer is now ready to use. Switching OFF the Vacuum Seal Drawer Touch the button on the control panel to Vacuum Level Sealing Level switch off the Vacuum Seal Drawer. A tone will sound when the process is complete.
FUNCTIONS Vacuuming and sealing function This is the standard function of the Vacuum Seal Drawer. Underpressure is generated inside the vacuum tank which seals the opening of the bag inside the drawer. If you vacuum-seal food in bags several times in succession, the heat-sealing bar becomes increasingly hotter. After several vacuum-sealing processes, you should select a lower heatsealing time or allow the appliance to cool for approximately two minutes between the processes.
FUNCTIONS Vacuuming function Suitable for vacuuming and airtight-sealing jars with screw-top lids. Jars must not be more than 3 3/8" (85mm) in height to avoid damaging the glass lid when closing the drawer. Loosely close the screw-top lid of the jar before placing inside the Vacuum Seal Drawer. 1 Touch the vacuum level button to select a suitable vacuuming level. Refer to 'Selecting Vacuuming Levels' for more information.
FUNCTIONS Sealing function Suitable for closing a bag airtight without creating a vacuum. If you seal food in bags several times in succession, the heat-sealing bar becomes increasingly hotter. After several sealing processes, you should select a lower heat-sealing time or allow the appliance to cool for approximately two minutes between the processes. 1 2 3 Touch the vacuum level button repeatedly until all vacuum level indicators dim.
FUNCTIONS External vacuuming Select this function to release air out of glass bottles containing, eg oil or wine to prevent reaction with oxygen. Ensure that the vacuum container is safe for use with food or use a commercially available vacuum container. For external vacuuming of glass bottles, only use bottles that are suitable for vacuuming. Unsuitable or damaged bottles could implode during external vacuuming and cause injury.
SELECTING VACUUMING LEVELS Refer to the table below for available vacuuming levels (after portioning) for packaging, marinating, sous vide cooking, freezing or storing: LEVEL INDICATOR 0 (sealing only) 1 FOOD CATEGORY z z z z z Fragile and delicate food, such as crisps and salad. Soft fruit, e.g. berries, plums, apricots, bananas. Liquids such as soups, sauces Foods with liquid such as meat with a lot of marinade. Jars and bottles, e.g. jars of nuts, seeds and opened jars of sauces.
FOOD CARE Quality and hygiene The initial bacterial content of food determines how long a product can be preserved. The higher the bacterial content, the shorter the maximum storage time. In order to preserve food for as long as possible, only vacuum seal food that is in perfect condition. Products that have been kept for some time before vacuum sealing have a higher bacterial content and are therefore not suitable for long-term storage.
CARE AND CLEANING Ensure that the appliance is turned off or set in STANDBY mode before cleaning. External cleaning z z z Remove any soiling or excess cleaning agent immediately. Clean the surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little washing-up liquid for metallic surfaces. Rub in the direction of the original polish lines. Dry with a soft cloth. Internal cleaning z z z z z z z Remove the sealing bar and sealing bar cover from the appliance.
CARE AND CLEANING Replacing the sealing bar A B 1 Remove the sealing bar A together with the sealing bar cover B from the appliance. 2 Mount the sealing bar cover in place to the appliance. 3 Position the new sealing bar on two locating pins in the appliance. Replacing the drawer lid gasket 1 Remove the damaged lid gasket 2 Fit the new appliance lid gasket. Replacing the seal pad The seal pad is located on the underside of the drawer lid. 1 Remove the damaged seal pad from the holder.
CARE AND CLEANING System check If the maintenance button illuminates, the vacuum pump cannot achieve the required underpressure in the allotted time. The drawer lid may not be closed properly or the lid gasket may be dirty or damaged. 1 Clean the lid gasket. Do not use any cleaning agents. 2 Close the drawer lid and press down. 3 If after the next vacuuming process the button remains illuminated, a lower vacuuming level must be selected.
TROUBLESHOOTING If there is a problem with your oven, please check the following points before contacting your local Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician or the Customer Care Center. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION The appliance is not working A household fuse or circuit breaker has tripped due to an overload. Replace the fuse or switch the circuit breaker back on again. The fuse or circuit breaker keeps blowing. Contact customer support An interruption in the power supply.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION The vacuum bag is incorrectly sealed The sealing time set was insufficient for the selected vacuuming level. Select the next highest sealing time level. The vacuum bag is not positioned correctly on the sealing bar. Adjust the position of the vacuum bag. The vacuum bag is contaminated around the sealing seam. Clean the sealing area before the process. The seal pad, located on the appliance lid, is very worn. Replace the seal pad.
SERVICE AND WARRANTY Before you call for service or assistance Refer to the installation instructions and your user guide and check that: z z z z z z Your product is correctly installed. You are familiar with its normal operation. Model number. Serial number (can be found on the inside, right side panel behind the drip pan handle. Code (can be found on the inside, right side panel behind the drip pan handle.
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