50 SERIES VACUUM SEALING SYSTEM USER’S GUIDE 110-877 081913
CONTENTS Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Controls & Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Controller Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Do not touch hot surfaces. 2. Do not operate this Vacuum Sealer with a damaged power cord or plug, or if it has been dropped, damaged or malfunctions. Return the Vacuum Sealer to PolyScience for examination and/ or repair. 3. Do not let power cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of table or counter. 4. Unplug from electrical outlet when not in use. 5.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: The Vacuum Sealer is equipped with a two-prong polarized power cord. Connect the appliance only to earthed (grounded) power sockets. Do not use appliance with a grounding adapter. Contact a qualified electrician if the plug does not fit into the electrical outlet you intend on using. WARNING: Be careful not to touch or come in contact with the Seal Bar when the Vacuum Compartment Lid is open as it may be hot.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the PolyScience 150 Series Vacuum Sealer. It is one of the easiest to use vacuum packaging systems available. With this Vacuum Sealer, you will now be able to keep food fresher and for longer periods of time in your freezer, refrigerator and pantry. You can also use your Vacuum Sealer to quickly marinate meats, poultry and fish or pickle fruits and vegetables.
CONTROLS & COMPONENTS Control Panel Vacuum Compartment Lid Accessory Port Seal Foam Upper Seal Gasket Lid Locks Seal Wire Lower Seal Gasket www.cuisinetechnology.
CONTROLLER OVERVIEW Power LED — This LED lights when the Vacuum Sealer is plugged into the electrical outlet. It indicates that the unit is ready for use. Auto Button Seal Button Power LED Pulse Button Seal Plus Button Stop Button Auto — Activates a vacuum cycle followed by a seal cycle. The LED above this button is lit while this process is running. Vacuum is released when the process is complete. Pulse — Manually controls the vacuum process.
Seal Plus — This button lengthens the seal time to 10 seconds. The LED above this button is lit while this process is running. Stop — This button immediately stops whatever process is running. SET- UP Your PolyScience 150 Series Vacuum Sealer is simple to set up and operate. Electrical Power 1. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. The Power LED will light, indicating that you can now begin vacuum packaging with your Vacuum Sealer.
Making a Heat-Seal Bag from a Roll ! CAUTION: When making heat-seal bags from a roll, we recommend that you allow at least 20 seconds between each seal. When the unit is used for an extended period of time without allowing sufficient time between sealing, it may overheat and shut down. See Troubleshooting for more information. 1. Pull out a length of roll sized to fit the item you wish to vacuum package. Be sure to allow for at least 1.75 inch (4.
Opening & Closing the Vacuum Compartment Lid Dual press and release locks keep the Vacuum Compartment Lid closed during storage. They also latch automatically during the vacuum sealing process. To open the Lid, push down on the left and right front corners until you hear a “click” (it may take some force). Use the tabs at the two front corners to lift the Lid open when the locks release. Reverse the process to close the Lid. ! Note: It is not necessary to “lock” the Lid during operation.
2. Place the open end of the bag across the Vacuum Compartment Seal Gasket, making certain that the open end is within the Vacuum Channel. 3. Close the Vacuum Compartment Lid. 4. Press Auto. The vacuum pump will turn “On” and the Auto/Pulse LED will light; the Seal LED will also light during the sealing step. When the entire process is complete, vacuum will be released and the Vacuum Compartment Lid will unlatch. 5. Remove the bag and check for proper vacuum and seal.
Manual Vacuuming & Sealing Delicate foods (such as seafood, berries, peas, etc) may be crushed or damaged if packaged using automatic vacuuming and sealing. Manual vacuuming and sealing gives you precise control over the vacuum process to prevent these foods from being ruined. It is also useful for packaging some juicy foods, helping prevent liquids from being drawn out of the bags. 1.
Vacuum Sealing Canisters & Bottles Your Vacuum Sealer features an Accessory Port that allows you to vacuum seal canisters as well as bottles with vacuum bottle stoppers. If sealing powdered or granulated foods, cover them with a paper towel before vacuuming to prevent the food from traveling into the vacuum system. When sealing bottles, allow at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) space between the bottom of the stopper and the liquid in the bottle. 1.
Cleaning & Storage Always clean and dry your Vacuum Sealer completely before storing. Be sure to protect it from contact with equipment or other objects that could damage its control panel. WARNING: Always disconnect your Vacuum Sealer from the electrical power outlet before cleaning. Turn the Vacuum Sealer Off by disconnecting the unit from the electrical outlet. Use a damp cloth and mild soap to clean dust, crumbs and spilled liquids from exterior surfaces.
TROUBLESHOOTING Vacuum Sealer will not turn On. • Unit not plugged in. Check that the electrical cord is plugged into a working, grounded electrical outlet. • Damaged or worn electrical power cord. DO NOT USE UNIT; RETURN FOR REPAIR. Vacuum Sealer does not pull a complete vacuum with bags. • Edge of bag not across Seal Wire. Properly position bag. • Open end of bag not inside the Vacuum Channel. Make sure that open end of bag is completely in Vacuum Channel. • Wrinkles in bag along Seal Wire.
Canisters not vacuuming properly. • Accessory hose not properly attached. Make sure vacuum hose is completely inserted into the lid of the canister and inserted properly in the Accessory Port on the Vacuum Sealer. • Port on canister in incorrect position; port should be in the “Vacuum” position. • Insufficient head space in canister. Allow at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between the surface of the items in the canister and the lid. • Damaged canister lid or body.
REPL ACEMENT BAGS & ROLLS A variety of heat-seal bags and rolls are available for your 150 Series Vacuum Sealer: Corrugated Bags Size (W x L) Count Part Number 6 x 10 in. / 15.25 x 25.4 cm 30 VBC-0610 8 x 12 in. / 20.3 x 30.5 cm 30 VBC-0812 11 x 16 in. / 28 x 40.6 cm 18 VBC-1116 Size (W x L) Count Part Number 8 in. x 20 ft. / 20.3 cm x 6.1 m 3 rolls VBR-0820 11 in. x 20 ft. / 28 cm x 6.1 m 3 rolls VBR-1120 Corrugated Rolls All can be ordered online at: www.cuisinetechnology.
WARR ANT Y This limited warranty supercedes all previous warranties on this product. This limited warranty is available for consumers only. You are a consumer if you were the original purchaser of the product at retail for personal, family or household use.
POLYSCIENCE’S SOLE OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND POLYSCIENCE SHALL NOT, IN ANY EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM USE OR POSSESSION OF THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow (A) limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or (B) the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
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