Electrical Supply; Before Using For The First Time - VWR VAPOUR-Line lite Instruction Manual

Electrical supply

220 – 240 V – AC single phase, 1300 W.
This unit must be earthed. It is delivered with a mains plug with safety contacts.
If replacing the mains plug, the mains lead (coloured green and yellow) must be connected to the
earth terminal on the new plug.
If using a mains supply without a protective earth, the unit must be connected to a safe earth.

Before using for the first time

1) Remove the air vent/cover lock from the vessel cover.
The cup portion of the air vent/cover lock, on the inside of the cover, unscrews from the pin.
2) Remove the sealing ring by simply pulling from the sealing ring groove.
3) Wash the cover and body with hot, soapy water. Do not submerge the cover in water or let the
gauge come in contact with any liquid. The inside mechanism of the gauge may be damaged if it
is submerged or if water is allowed to run over it. Scrub the sealing ring groove to remove the
manufacturing oils. Scour the inside of the canner body and cover with a non alkaline, aluminium
cleaner or a steel wool pad. Rinse with warm water and dry.
4) Re-insert the air vent/cover lock making sure the small gasket is in place.
5) Replace the sealing ring in the sealing ring groove.
The sealing ring is pre-lubricated; therefore, it is not necessary to apply oil to it. Frequent oiling
may cause swelling of the sealing ring.
6) If the cover is difficult to open or close use a pastry brushes, a piece of cloth or your fingertips to
apply a light coating of oil to the underside of the lugs on the vessel body. The cover should open
and close easily.
Be sure the vent pipe is open before each use by holding the cover up to the light and looking
through the vent pipe. If the vent pipe is blocked, excess pressure cannot be released through it.
Pressure will continue to build until the over pressure plug pops out of its cover opening.
Pressure is indicated on the dial gauge which registers the pressure inside the unit at all times. The
pointer will move across the dial as pressure is increased or reduced within the vessel. The
one-piece regulator is designed to rock only at 15 pounds pressure.
Do not strike the rim of the vessel body with any utensil as this will cause nicks which may damage
the rim and allow steam to escape. Pouring water into a dry overheated vessel may crack the metal.
The vessel has been designed so the cover will go on in only one position and rotate only in the
directions indicated for closing and opening. Press down on the cover handles to compress the
sealing ring and make the cover easier to close. The cover has the words CLOSE/OPEN embossed
on the top surface near a cover handle. Align the 'V' on the cover with the mark on the body handle
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