Vacuum Packing in Containers
Acrylic containers are ideal for packing things like soup, fresh salad or soft fruit like raspberries or
strawberries. They are also great for speed marinating meats.
1. Place the machine on a flat level work surface. Plug-in the machine and switch it on using switch
(C ). The switch should light-up red. If not then check both the power supply and fuse.
2. Lift the lid and place the end of the container attachment tube over the vacuum pump inlet (H)
which can be found on the right of the bag locator strip.
3. Place the food item into the acrylic container and close the lid firmly.
4. Set the vacuum pump control switch (R) to ‘I’.
5. The pump will start up and begin sucking air through the container attachment.
6. Place the container attachment over the valve on the top of the container and press it down
firmly. When the orange nipple, found on the lid, INVERTS then switch the vacuum pump control
switch (R) to ‘0’.
Note that you will be unable to remove the lid from the container until you have released the
pressure using the release valve on the top.
Please Note: Do not over vacuum the acrylic containers or this could cause them to crack or even
implode. Stop vacuum process once orange rubber nipple inverts.
Emptying the Liquid Trap
The Lava range of vacuum packing machines have been equipped with a liquid trap (E). If at any time
liquid of any sort enters this trap please stop the machine immediately. The liquid trap is designed to
stop liquids from entering the vacuum pumps and damaging components beyond repair.
This important facility is not found on other inferior makes and distinguishes the Lava machines from
other competitors. The use of LIQUID STOP can prevent this from happening.
To empty the liquid trap, switch the machine off, remove the lid of the liquid trap and dry out the inside
of the trap using a paper towel or similar. You can then replace the square rubber seal and lid. You can
also remove the entire liquid trap if a more thorough clean is required. However, take care not to loose
the two rubber o rings seals located under the liquid trap.
Using Continuous Rolls
Continuous rolls give you a lot of flexibility when packing and keep wastage to a minimum. These must
be cut to length and one end heat sealed before use. You will need to allow an extra inch or so for the
first/bottom seal (which you should make with nothing in the bag) and about three inches for the top
seal. The quickest way to make the first/bottom seal is as follows:
1. Set the vacuum pump control switch (R) to “II”.
2. Place the end of the roll in the machine. You do not need to place the end of the roll
into the locator strip, just place it over the sealing Teflon strip.
3. Close the lid and press down firmly. (Premium models, until magnets engage.)
Operation manual – January 2014 – © by la.va
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