Gastroback 46007 Design Vacuum Sealer Plus User Manual

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getting the appliance ready for use

warning: Do not let young children play with the appliance or any part

of it or the foils/bags.
1.

Unpack the appliance and remove all promotional materials and packaging. DO NOT

remove any warning labels or the model label. Ensure that there are no foreign objects

(e.g. packaging) in the interior of the appliance. Pay attention that the foam rubber seals

(in the base and lid of the appliance) as well as the sealing band and sealing gasket are

level and clean. Otherwise, the appliance cannot generate a vacuum and/or close the

bags air-tight.

The power cord is placed in a chamber in the base plate of the appliance. Unwind the

power cord and insert it in the cable guide at the rear of the base plate.

Place the appliance on a convenient and dry surface. (See: ›Important Safeguards‹).

Ensure to have enough space in front of the appliance to lay down the bags.

Connect the appliance directly to a mains power supply wall socket with protective con-

ductor (earth/ground; 220-240 V, 50 Hz, AC, rated for at least 8 A). The appliance is

now ready for use.

using the foil cutter

At the back of the appliance a foil cutter is mounted. You should

prefer to use this accessory for easily getting an even and neat cut.

Frayed and lopsided, crooked edges could avoid the generation of

vacuum and interfere with the sealing process.
1.

Open the cutter bar. For this, push the black handles at both sides

of the cutter bar to the rear of the appliance.

Insert the foil/bag between cutter bar and the base of the appli-

ance. Then press the cutter bar in place again, until it firmly enga-

ges audibly.

Push the slider of the cutting bar to the opposite end of the cutter

bar.

Pull the bag/foil out from under the cutter bar.

sealing a Plastic Bag—closing the Bottom of the Bag

noTe: Always let the appliance cool down for approximately 30 seconds with the lid left

open after each sealing process to avoid overheating.
noTe: Only use the designated foils or bags for vacuum packing. Any other foils/bags

melt on the sealing band, thus damaging the sealing band and/or sealing gasket.
1.

Cut the foil to a desired length (not too short!). For getting an even and smooth cut, you

should use the foil cutter of the appliance. (See: ›Using the Foil Cutter‹)

TiP: Make sure to leave approximately 8 cm of foil above the food for being able to seal

the bag. When starting with a plain foil roll, at least 2 cm of foil will be necessary additi-

onally for the lower seam of the bag.

food item

storage Type

standard storing

Vacuum-Packed

fresh berries

refrigerator

1-2 days

10 days

cheese, hard (opened)

refrigerator

3-4 months

6-8 months

coffee beans

refrigerator

2 weeks

2 years

ground coffee

pantry

2 years

3 years

cookies (packaged)

pantry

2 months

6 months

fish (lean)

freezer

6-8 months

2 years

meat (beef stew type)

freezer

6-9 months

3 years

poultry (whole chicken) freezer

12 months

3 years

ground beef

freezer

2-3 months

1 years

nuts

freezer

6-12 months

2 years

pasta (uncooked)

pantry

2 years

3 years

rice (uncooked)

pantry

6 months

2 years

sugar

pantry

2 years

3 years

fresh vegetables

freezer

10 months

3 years

oVerHeaT ProTecTion

A thermal cut-out (overheat protection) will switch OFF the appliance automatically, when

overheated. In this case, the appliance will be out of work. This could happen, it you star-

ted too much sealing processes in a too short time. Additionally, room temperature higher

than 35 °C or overvoltage could set the thermal cut-out active. In this case, just unplug the

appliance. Let the appliance cool down for at least 20 minutes. Thereafter, you can start

working again.

oPeraTion

warning—risk of suffocation! Do not let young children play with the foils

or bags or packaging. Do noT let young children play with the appliance,

or any part of it.
When vacuum packing liquids (beverage, sauces, soups) freeze the liquid before vacu-

um sealing. always ensure that the appliance will not suck any liquid into

the vacuum pump. If any liquid is sucked in, immeDiaTelY press the STOP button

and unplug the appliance, to avoid risk of electric shock and damage to the appliance.

Thereafter clean and dry the appliance thoroughly.
Do not spill or drip any liquids on the appliance. Do not operate the appliance on wet or

damp surfaces. When liquids are spilled on or under the appliance, immediately unplug the

appliance and dry the appliance to avoid risk of electric shock or fire.
Only use the designated foils and containers for vacuum packing. Unsuited foils will melt

on the sealing band and/or carbonize. Unsuited or damaged containers could burst with

splinters hurled around. Additionally, food will be inedible, when contaminated with splin-

ters. Always check the containers for perfect condition, before each use.