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- Page 1 Chamber Vacuum Sealer COMMERCIAL VS-CH3 User Manual...
- Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of a Pro-line Chamber Vacuum Sealer. Note: Please read through the instructions carefully before using or installing the product and ensure that the manual is kept in a safe place for future reference. The system must be properly installed and located in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used. During the set up of this product if you have any questions / comments / issues DO NOT RETURN TO STORE.
- Page 3 OPERATION CONDITIONS & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • All components need to be installed in accordance with the user • Position the appliance at a minimum distance of 20cm away from manual instructions for correct performance of the unit. walls, curtains and other heat or steam sensitive materials and provide adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION OF THE UNIT • Switch unit off and unplug from wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning. • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) • Do not use att achments not recommended or sold by the with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision manufacturer as it may lead to fi re, electric shock or injury. or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person • Operate unit on a stable level fl at surface, keep away from moving responsible for their safety.
- Page 4 ocation hazard. cool before touching. • Do not leave the Vacuum Sealer unatt ended when in use. • Keep the appliance clean. Follow the cleaning instructions provided in this instruction manual. • Before cleaning, always turn the appliance OFF. Switch off at the power outlet, unplug at the power outlet and remove the power cord, if detachable, from the appliance and allow all parts to cool. System Specifi cations Pro-line Chamber Vacuum Sealer Model Code VS-CH3 Product Dimensions 372 (L) X 433 (W) X 300 (H) mm Product Weight 17.6KG Power 220-240V ~ 50/60Hz, 350W Max Vacuum Pressure -0.95 Bar Max. Air Extraction Volume 120 Litres / MIN 4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 5 VS-CH3 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 1. Power Switch 2. Control Panel 3. Bag Clip 4. Sealing Strip 5. Gasket 6. Heat Seal Bar* 7. Carry Handles *Do not remove Teflon tape from heat seal bar INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5...
- Page 6 VS-CH3 CONTROL PANEL 1. Vacuum Pressure Gauge 2. Set Time 3. + Increase Time 4. - Decrease Time 5. Cancel 6. Auto Vacuum & Seal 7. Manual Seal Vacuum Time SealTime 8. Marinate Cancel Vacuum&Seal Seal Marinate 6 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 7 VS-CH3 CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION Description Description Vacuum Pressure Gauge Vacuum & Seal Indicates the pressure in the chamber. In stand-by mode, pressing the vacuum & seal button starts the automatic vacuum operation then automatically seals the bag Set Time when vacuum is complete. Press to set the vacuum time and/or sealing time. Manual Seal Vacuum time range: 15-60 seconds. This button provides two functions: Sealing time range: 3-9 seconds. 1. To seal the open end of a bag, used to make a bag from a roll. + Increase Time NOTE: The machine will vacuum for about 20 seconds to raise the Press to increase the vacuum or sealing time. heat seal bar, pressing the bag onto the sealing strip ensuring a positive heat seal. - Decrease Time 2. When the ‘vac & seal’ function is in operation, pressing the Press to decrease the vacuum or sealing time.
- Page 8 STORING FOOD IN VACUUM BAGS 1. Place items to be vacuum sealed into a bag. Clean and straighten WARNING: BURN HAZARD. Heat seal bar may be hot after sealing, the open end of the bag. allow to cool. 9. Before repeating the process, wipe out any excess liquid or food NOTE: Do not overload the bag, always allow enough space at the open end of the bag to be properly placed over the heat seal bar. residue from the chamber. 2. Open the top cover of the unit and lift up the bag clip. NOTE: This appliance reaches a high vacuum pressure. During use of this machine keep an eye on the vacuum pressure gauge, if you want to 3. Lay the bag into the chamber, ensuring the open end is fully interrupt the vacuum process before its end time press the manual seal covering the heat seal bar. butt on. It will stop the vacuum process and switch to sealing. 4. Ensure the bag clip is situated inside the bag. Use your hands to NOTE: For best sealing results do not seal one bag after another gently expel any extra air inside the bag, this will ensure a bett er continuously, to avoid overheating of the heat seal element. The result. process should follow as packing a bag and then vacuum sealing the NOTE: Ensure no items or food is covering the heat seal bar and that bag and repeat. the bag has no wrinkles as it will inhibit the seal. 5. Lower the bag clip to hold the bott om of the bag in place.
- Page 9 USING THE MARINATE FUNCTION USING THE MANUAL SEAL BUTTON TO MAKE A BAG 1. Place items to be marinated and marinate into a bag. Clean and 1. Cut the length required for a bag from a roll. Ensure cut is straight. straighten the open end of the bag. 2. Lift up the bag clip and lay the bag into the chamber with one end of the bag laying fl at over the heat seal bar. NOTE: Do not overload the bag, always allow enough space at the open end of the bag to be properly placed over the heat seal bar. NOTE: Ensure that the bag has no wrinkles as it will inhibit the seal. 2. Open the top cover of the unit and lift up the bag clip. 4. Lower the bag clip making sure the entire opening of the bag is fully 3. Lay the bag into the chamber, ensuring the open end is fully covering the heat seal bar. See Fig 2. covering the heat seal bar. 5. Shut the cover and press seal butt on. The vacuum time will fl ash 0 4. Ensure the bag clip is situated inside the bag. Use your hands to and the pump will work for a few seconds, after the sealing time will gently expel any extra air inside the bag, this will ensure a bett er...
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Page 10: Hints For Best Vacuuming Performance
HINTS FOR BEST VACUUMING PERFORMANCE FOOD STORAGE/PRESERVATION GUIDELINES The Vacuum Sealer will change the way you purchase and store food. 1. Do not overload the bag; leave enough space at the open end of the The Vacuum Sealer removes air from the specially designed vacuum bag so that the bag can be easily placed over the heat seal bar. sealer bags to create a commercial quality vacuum. 2. To avoid overfi lling, always leave at least 5cm of bag material The ease and convenience of preserving and extending the freshness between bag contents and top of bag. Then leave at least one... - Page 11 FOOD PRESERVATION CHART Conventional Pro-line Freezer Storage Vacuum Sealer NOTE: Storage preservation chart are estimates only and should be Beef, Pork or Lamb 6 months 2-3 years used as a guide only. The storage life will depend on the original quality of the foods and the integrity of the packages seal. Minced Meat 4 months 1 year Poultry 6 months 2-3 years Soups, Stews, Sauces 3-6 months 1-2 years Vegetables 8 months 2-3 years Berries 1-2 months 6-8 months Conventional Pro-line Conventional Pro-line Fridge Pantry Storage Vacuum Sealer Storage Vacuum Sealer Semi Hard Cheeses...
- Page 12 VACUUM TIME SET-UP GUIDE SEALING TIME SET-UP GUIDE Touch the “+” and “-” to increase or decrease vacuum time. To Touch the “+” and “-” to increase or decrease seal time. The thickness determine suitable vacuum time for diff erent foods and times, refer to and materials of a bag, temperature and food types can aff ect the the table below. sealing time. Refer to the table below to determine the suitable sealing time. Set Seal Applications Examples Time (Sec) Set Vacuum Nylon material, dry bags and room Applications Examples Normal bags Time (Sec) temperature General All food types; meat, fi sh, hard cheeses Soft bags PE or OPP bags Soft and crushables Potato chips, vegetables 20-40...
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Page 13: Hints And Tips
HINTS & TIPS • Before vacuum sealing, it is necessary to clean your hands and all NOTE: Bags or rolls are not reusable if they have been microwaved or utensils and surfaces to be used for cutt ing and vacuum sealing simmered/boiled. foods. • To freeze soups and sauces pour liquid into a bag, allowing at least • Refrigerate or freeze perishable foods immediately, if they have been 8cm of space at the top of the bag (this allows space for expansion vacuum sealed do not leave them sitt ing at room temperature. of liquid when frozen and sealing space for the bag). Do not seal at this point. Place the fi lled liquid bag upright into a freezer, when NOTE: It may be harmful if you consume foods which have been left out liquid is frozen, remove bag from freezer and vacuum seal. at room temperature. • Vacuum sealing fruits, for best results pre-freeze cut soft fruit prior • Store dry foods such as nuts, biscuits or cereals, in a cool, dark dry to vacuum sealing. This helps prevent the fruit from being crushed place. during the vacuum process. • Vacuum sealed bags prevent freezer burn. Foods that thaw easily • Vegetables, for best results blanch vegetables in hot water should be placed at the back of the freezer where the temperature otherwise they may turn black. Blanch so that vegetables are still is more constant. When thawing foods it is best to thaw foods in crunchy, then transfer immediately into icy cold water to cool. Drain the refrigerator. Never thaw meats, poultry, fi sh or dairy at room... - Page 14 HINTS & TIPS NOTE: Vacuum sealing may cause meat to darken. This is due to the • To make an ice pack, pour water into a bag, allowing at least 8cm of removal of oxygen and does not indicate spoilage. space at the top of the bag (this allows space for expansion of liquid when frozen and sealing space for the bag). Do not seal at this point. • Pro-line Vacuum Sealer’s can also protect non-food items from Place the fi lled liquid bag upright into a freezer, when liquid is frozen, oxidation, corrosion and moisture. Simply store and seal items in a remove bag from freezer and vacuum seal. Use for ice in the cooler, Pro-line vacuum bag and follow the “Storing food in a vacuum bag” or ice packs for sports injuries. instructions. • Primarily the vacuum sealer is used for vacuum sealing, however you • Vacuum seal items to help keep them dry, and take up less room for are able to reseal foil based bags such as chip and biscuit bags using storage e.g. camping, batt eries, important documents, travelling and the manual seal function. emergency equipment. • Vacuum seal wet paint brushes between paint jobs without cleaning, it keeps them moist and saves on clean up time. • The marinate bowl is a great solution for marinating meats in minutes, not hours, as vacuum sealing opens the pores in foods such as meat, poultry and seafood’s allowing foods to absorb marinades in a fraction of the time. • For the busy family, on-the-go meals can be prepared ahead and vacuum sealed in individual servings, ready to heat any time. • Prepare foods in advance for picnics and camping trips or barbecues.
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Page 15: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE It is important to ensure that all parts of your Vacuum Sealer sealing Cleaning Vacuum Bags: system is cleaned on a regular basis. NOTE: Do not reuse the vacuum sealer bags after using with raw meat, Follow the care and cleaning guidelines below: fi sh or poultry or after the bag has been heated, i.e. microwaved or simmered. 1. Always unplug the unit before cleaning. 1. Wash bag material in warm water with a mild dishwashing soap. 2. Do not immerse appliance in water or any other liquid. 2. Alternatively, bags can be washed on the top rack in your 3. Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean the unit. dishwasher by turning the bag inside out. Stand bags up so that 4. Wipe the outside of the unit with a damp cloth, sponge or mild dish the washing water can rinse the entire surface. soap. 5. Wipe away food residue and water inside or around component with a paper towel. Consumables and spare parts can be purchased on the Pro-line Australia online shop at: www.prolineaustralia.com.au 6. Dry thoroughly before use. These include: Cleaning Gasket and Sealing Strip: Gasket - VS-GASKET-CH2,3 Tefl... - Page 16 TROUBLE SHOOTING: BEFORE YOU EMAIL FOR SERVICE PLEASE REVIEW THE TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS FIRST. Problem Possible Cause Solution 1. Make sure the power cord is correctly plugged into the electrical outlet, and Power cord is not plugged in. in the “on” position. Nothing happens when I press 2. Power cord is damaged. 2. Check power cord and plug, and make sure they are not damaged in any way. the vacuum sealer. 3. Power switch at rear of unit is not If damaged, do not use the vacuum sealer. turned on. 3. Turn rear power switch to on position. To seal properly, the bag clip should be situated inside the bag. 1. The bag has not been placed correctly 2. Check sealing strip and gasket for debris and wipe clean and smooth them inside the chamber. back into place. 2. Debris covering sealing strip or gasket. Air is not removed from the bag 3. To test, seal the bag with some air in it, submerge in water and apply Sealing strip may be out of place. completely. pressure. If there are bubbles present, it indicates a leak and a new bag 3. Bag may have a hole. should be used.
- Page 17 TROUBLE SHOOTING: BEFORE YOU EMAIL FOR SERVICE PLEASE REVIEW THE TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS FIRST. Problem Possible Cause Solution Wrinkles, crumbs, grease or liquids may cause leaks along the seal. Re-open the bag, wipe inside the top of the bag and smooth it out along the heat seal Bag not sealed properly. bar before re-sealing. Vacuum sealer bag loses vacuum 2. Moisture or juices from foods. 2. Check if there is moisture or juices from the food present within the bag, if after being sealed. yes you may need to cut open the bag and reseal it, or use a new bag. 3. Bag has a hole. 3. Items with sharp edges may have punctured the bag, releasing the vacuum. Cushion sharp edges in the contents of the bag with paper towels. Check gasket for debris and clean if there is any. There is gasket debris. Engine is running but pressure 2a. Place hand on the lid press down at the beginning of the vacuum cycle. gauge is not moving. 2. Gasket has not sealed. 2b. Replace gasket, product code VS-GASKET-CH2,3 1. Heat seal bar is too hot. If the heat seal bar overheats and melts the bag, lift the lid and allow to cool for a few minutes. Vacuum sealer not sealing bag 2. The seal only function is still active or properly.
- Page 18 Your Pro-line Australian 12 Month Commercial Repair Goods presented for repair may be replaced by refurbished goods of or Replacement Warranty the same type rather than being repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the goods. Pro-line warrants this appliance to the fi rst purchaser and subject to the stated conditions: The benefi ts given to you by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of the consumer law in relation to the goods or • The term “Commercial” when referring to our warranty is defi ned as services to which this warranty relates. use in a commercial sett ing or using the product on a commercial scale regardless of where the product is stored. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or Warranty covers any defects in material or workmanship in the refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably manufactured product within the fi rst 12 months of a Commercial foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods warranty, from the date of purchase.
- Page 19 Conditions Of This Warranty: 1. This product has been fully installed in accordance with the user manual installation instructions. 2. The warranty extends only to repairing or replacing any component that proves to be defective in material or workmanship. 3. The warranty does not cover defects occasioned by misuse, alterations, accidents, or used for other than the intended purpose. 4. The warranty does not cover damage to the product caused by accident, fire, or floods, power surges or blackouts. 5. The warranty does not cover consumables. 6. Proof of purchase is required for warranty claims. Please keep purchase receipt in a safe place. Pro-line Australia PO Box 4187 Norwood South LPO South Australia 5067 info@prolineaustralia.com.au www.prolineaustralia.com.au INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 19...
- Page 20 Pro-line Australia PO Box 4187 Norwood South LPO South Australia 5067 Email: info@prolineaustralia.com.au Web: www.prolineaustralia.com.au Find us /prolineaustralia /proline_australia...