46010_DesignVakuumierer_Manual.qxp 30.01.2007 10:55 Seite 16 GASTROBACK ® Operating Instructions Design Vacuum Sealer Art.-Nr.
46010_DesignVakuumierer_Manual.qxp 30.01.2007 10:55 Seite 17 Important Instructions • Only use the provided foil for vacuum sealing food. Any other plastic bags melt on the sealing band. Leftover plastic on the sealing band would damage the band and the vacuum procedure. • ATTENTION: Only use the provided container for vacuum sealing food. Any other container (glass or plastic) can not resist the pressure and would implode. This can cause personal injury. • Never touch the sealing band.
46010_DesignVakuumierer_Manual.qxp 30.01.2007 10:55 Seite 18 Important Safeguards Carefully read all instructions before operating and save the instructions for future reference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use, as described in these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause severe injuries or damage by electric shock, fire or moving mechanical parts.
6010_DesignVakuumierer_Manual.qxp 30.01.2007 10:55 Seite 19 • After one vacuum procedure let the appliance cool down for 2 minutes before starting another. • Always turn the appliance off, unplug and wait for the appliance to cool down, before cleaning or storing. Close the lid to protect the grommet and gaskets while storing. Important Safeguards for all Electrical Appliances • The sealing band is electrically heated.
46010_DesignVakuumierer_Manual.qxp 30.01.2007 10:55 Seite 20 Hot Surfaces – Risk of Burns The Design vacuum sealer is designed for vacuum sealing food. The sealing band is electrically heated and the heating surface gets hot during operation. The heating starts as soon as the sealing procedure starts. Do not place any foreign burnable substance (such as papers, plastics, textiles or the like) on the heating surface, to avoid risk of fire.
46010_DesignVakuumierer_Manual.qxp 30.01.2007 10:55 Seite 21 Knowing your Design Vacuum Sealer On-Switch Netcontrol light (green: ready for use) control light: green: signals that the appliance is ready for use After pressing the On-Switch: control light blinks orange: control light blinks red: control light is constant green: removing the air of the plastic bag sealing the plastic bag vacuum procedure is finished Getting the appliance ready for use 1.
46010_DesignVakuumierer_Manual.qxp 30.01.2007 10:56 Seite 22 Sealing the plastic bag ATTENTION: Only use the provided foil for vacuum sealing food. Any other plastic bags melt on the sealing band. Leftover plastic on the sealing band would damage the band and the vacuum procedure. D 1. Get the appliance ready for use. Press the lock/release buttons on the sides of the lid simultaneously to open the lid (picture D). Ensure the sealing band is clean and no foreign substance is on the heating surface. 2.
46010_DesignVakuumierer_Manual.qxp 30.01.2007 10:56 Seite 23 How to vacuum-pack in a plastic bag (foil) 8. After sealing the bottom of the plastic bag and ensuring that the seam is leakproof you can fill the plastic bag with food. NOTE: For best results do not overload the plastic bag. Leave approximately 8 cm of space above the food when cutting the foil, otherwise the appliance can not generate a vacuum. NOTE: Pre-freeze moist food before vacuum sealing.
46010_DesignVakuumierer_Manual.qxp 30.01.2007 10:57 Seite 24 How to vacuum-pack in a container ATTENTION: Only use the provided container for vacuum sealing food. Any other container (glass or plastic) can not resist the pressure and would implode. This can cause personal injury. 1. Get the appliance ready for use. Press the lock/release buttons on the sides of the lid simultaneously to open the lid (picture A). 2. Pay attention that the vacuum chamber is properly assembled.
46010_DesignVakuumierer_Manual.qxp 30.01.2007 10:58 Seite 25 Care and cleaning Remove the plug from the power outlet before cleaning and storing the appliance. WARNING! Allow the appliance to cool down, before cleaning the appliance. Do not place the appliance or power cord in an automatic dishwasher. Do not immerse the appliance or power cord in any liquids or spill any liquids on it. Always wipe off spilled liquids immediately. Do not pour or drip any liquids on the appliance or power cord.
46010_DesignVakuumierer_Manual.qxp 30.01.2007 10:58 Seite 26 Tips For effective results, please refrigerate or freeze food before and after vacuum packing. For moist food items, please pre-freeze before vacuum-packing. This way no liquids can get sucked into the appliance and the food will not get pressed. IMPORTANT: When reheating food in a vacuum bag using a microwave oven, make a hole or cut off one end of the bag to release any build up pressure. NOTE: Before vacuum-packing fish remove its innards.
46010_DesignVakuumierer_Manual.qxp 30.01.2007 10:58 Seite 27 Trouble shooting possible problem solution The appliance does not seal the plastic bag • Check if the plastic bag is in proper position (Sealing the plastic bag) and check if the smooth side of the foil is facing up.
46010_DesignVakuumierer_Manual.qxp Trouble shooting possible problem 30.01.2007 10:58 Seite 28 solution • Lack of refrigeration or changing temperatures can cause food to spoil. • Check if the plastic bag has a hole - You can identify this by dipping the sealed plastic bag into water. If there is a hole, air would escape when you put gentle pressure on the plastic bag. Depending on the position of the hole either seal the plastic bag again or use a new one.
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46010_DesignVakuumierer_Manual.qxp 30.01.2007 10:58 Seite 32 GASTROBACK GmbH Gewerbestraße 20 • D-21279 Hollenstedt/Germany http://www.gastroback.de • E-Mail: info@gastroback.
