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- Page 1 Operating instructions VS 60 144 Vacuum drawer...
- Page 2 Model designation Model number Type Size system Vacuum drawer 60 144 36001 VS60144, VS60144g, 60-144 VS60144c Vacuum drawer 60 144 Vi 36003 VS60144Vi 60-144 Variations depending on the model are noted in the text. © V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6302 Zug, 2018...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 2 Trouble-shooting 19 What to do if … ............ 19 Safety precautions 4 Accessories and spare parts 21 Symbols used............ 4 General safety precautions........ 4 Technical data 22 Appliance-specific safety precautions .... 4 Tips and tricks 22 Before using for the first time...... 5 Disposal 23 General appliance description... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions Symbols used Cleaning and user mainten- ance shall not be undertaken Denotes important safety precau- tions. by children without supervi- Failure to observe said precautions sion. can result in injury or in damage to ▪ If an appliance is not the appliance or fittings! equipped with a mains cable Information and precautions that... -
Page 5: Before Using For The First Time
1 Safety precautions ▪ Any repairs, modifications or manipula- as they could scratch the sur- tions to the appliance, especially any face. This could result in dam- electrically live parts, may only be car- age to or destruction of the ried out by the manufacturer, its Cus- tomer Services department or similarly glass. - Page 6 1 Safety precautions Note on use Caution: Risk to life ▪ If the appliance is visibly damaged, do ▪ Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging not use it. Call Customer Services. material, e.g. plastic film and poly- ▪ If the appliance is not functioning prop- styrene, away from children and anim- erly, disconnect it from the power sup- als.
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Page 7: General Appliance Description
General appliance description Food can be vacuum sealed in bags in the vacuum drawer. The vacuum-packed food can be cooked gently in a steam cooker (Vacuisine) or in a water bath. Vacuum-packing can prolong the shelf life of certain foodstuffs. Using for the first time Before operating the newly installed appliance for the first time, the following steps should be taken:... -
Page 8: Operating And Display Elements
3 Opening and closing the drawer * Depending on the software version Operating and display elements Displays Buttons Vacuuming level On/Off Sealing time Vacuuming level Vacuuming level – external Sealing time vacuuming* External vacuuming* Start Stop Dehumidifying Maintenance * Depending on the software version Explanation of the displays Inactive (no displays, dark) -
Page 9: Operating The Appliance
4 Operating the appliance Opening Closing ▸ Push in the middle of the drawer front. ▸ Close in the middle of the drawer front. – The drawer opens. – The drawer engages and closes. Never force the drawer open as this could damage the closing mechanism (push/pull system). Operating the appliance Switching on ▸... -
Page 10: Food Handling
5 Food handling Starting the process ▸ Close the appliance lid. There must be plenty of room in the vacuum tank for the bag with food. The appliance lid must close easily without any resistance. The gasket and the contact surface of the gasket must be clean and free of objects. The bag must lie completely flat on the sealing bar, without any overlap or wrinkles. -
Page 11: Preparing Special Types Of Food
Vacuum sealing food is not the same as preserving it! Vacuisine © Vacuum-sealed food can be prepared using the sous-vide method of cooking. At V-ZUG, we call this method Vacuisine. Only use original V-ZUG vacuum bags for the Vacuisine method. -
Page 12: Vacuum Sealing Food
Overpressure can otherwise develop and cause the va- cuum bag to burst. If bags other than V-ZUG vacuum bags are used for sous-vide cooking, these could be- come soft, the sealing seam may not hold or may melt. Only use other bags for vacuum sealing and adjust the sealing time to the material of the bag. - Page 13 6 Vacuum sealing food Vacuuming level Food category with ex- Tips and uses with display amples ▪ Very fragile and delic- For very fragile and delicate foods that are (sealing ) ate food, e.g. crisps originally packed with an air cushion, the and salad.
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Page 14: Selecting The Level For Sealing Time
7 Overview of applications Selecting the level for sealing time If using original V-ZUG vacuum bags, set the sealing time to level 2. If using non-original bags, the sealing time must be adjusted to the material of the bag. Using non-original bags may damage the sealing bar. The use of such bags is at the owner's own risk. -
Page 15: External Vacuuming
7 Overview of applications ▸ Touch the button repeatedly until the display for the vacuuming level goes out completely. ▸ Touch the button once or more to select a suitable level for the sealing time. ▸ Press down the appliance lid and start the process with the button. -
Page 16: Care And Maintenance
8 Care and maintenance Care and maintenance General notes The drawer must be switched off for cleaning. Incorrect handling can result in damage to the appliance! ▪ Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents, metal scrapers that are sharp or scratch, steel wool, abrasive scouring pads, etc. -
Page 17: Replacing The Sealing Bar
8 Care and maintenance Parts used in external vacuuming Clean the parts used in external vacuuming (suction inlet adapter, tube, adapter for va- cuum stopper and vacuum stopper) with hot water, a little washing-up liquid and a soft cloth or sponge and then wipe dry. Accessories The bag tray can be cleaned in the dishwasher. -
Page 18: Replacing The Seal Pad
8 Care and maintenance Replacing the seal pad The seal pad 4 is located on the under- side of the appliance lid. ▸ Take the damaged seal pad 4 out of its holder 5. ▸ Insert the new seal pad 4 in the holder 5 . -
Page 19: Trouble-Shooting
9 Trouble-shooting The dehumidifying process takes a maximum of 20 minutes. If the button re- mains illuminated, the process must be repeated. It is necessary to wait for one hour between dehumidifying processes as the oil in the vacuum pump gets hot. During this time, the buttons are illuminated, but they cannot be operated. - Page 20 9 Trouble-shooting … the vacuum bag is incorrectly sealed Possible cause Solution ▪ The sealing time set was in- ▸ Select the next highest sealing time level. sufficient for the vacuuming level selected. ▪ The vacuum bag is not posi- ▸...
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Page 21: Bag Tray
10 Accessories and spare parts … the liquid in the vacuum bag is boiling vigorously while being vacuumed Possible cause Solution ▪ Liquids already start to boil ▸ Sealing sooner. at low temperatures when ▸ Select vacuuming level 1 for vacuum sealing liquid under vacuum. -
Page 22: Suction Inlet Adapter
11 Technical data ▪ Vacuum bags: Dimensions: 180 × 280 mm and 240 × 350 mm, range of use: -40 to +115 °C Vakuumierbeutel Vakuumierbeutel Sachet de mise sous vide Sacchetti per sottovuoto Vacuum bags ▪ Suction inlet adapter* ▪ Adapter for vacuum stopper* ▪... - Page 23 13 Disposal ▪ Working hygienically: Hands, utensils and surfaces must be clean! ▪ The opening of the bag must lie completely flat on the sealing bar, without any overlap or wrinkles. ▪ Put only as much food into the bag as will allow it to be sealed closed at the top without any overlap or wrinkles.
- Page 24 Index Accessories ............21 Preparations Appliance description ........7 Special types of food ........ 11 Appliance disposal .......... 23 Applications ............14 Quality and hygiene......... 10 Queries .............. 27 Before using for the first time ......5 Recommended vacuuming levels ....12 Cleaning.............
- Page 25 Notes...
- Page 27 Your repair order Call the free service number 0800 850 850 to contact your nearest V-ZUG service centre. You can arrange an on-site visit by us by phone if you wish. General queries, accessories and service agreement V-ZUG will be happy to help you with any general administrative or technical queries, to accept your orders for accessories and spare parts and to inform you about our pro- gressive service agreements.
- Page 28 Operate vacuuming level Operate level for sealing time Vacuuming Switch appliance off and close J36001013-R05 V-ZUG Ltd, Industriestrasse 66, CH-6302 Zug Tel. +41 58 767 67 67, Fax +41 58 767 61 61 info@vzug.com, www.vzug.com Service Centre: Tel. 0800 850 850...