8
Operation
USE OF THE MACHINE
All numbers in brackets (#) refer to those listed in the “Parts Breakdown” section of the manual on page 8.
Plug the machine in, making sure the socket has suitable voltage for the unit. The unit is now ready for
operation. Press switch (1) to start the air pump and air suction. Press the switch again to stop the unit. When
the air pump is working, press switch (2) to operate the welding bar until the automatic relay switch on. The
unit stops automatically after a pre-determined time or by pressing the on/off switch. The green LED (4) also
acts as welding time meter: during welding it flashes as many times as the number of seconds set. The red
LED lights up when a sufficient vacuum level has been achieved. Nevertheless welding can be postponed to
reach a higher vacuum level; this operation does not cause any damage to the unit.
CHANGING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS
SEALING TIME
•
Connect the unit.
•
Press and keep pressed the seal switch.
•
Press and keep pressed the start switch.
•
Wait at least 2 sec. to start defaults settings.
•
Press and release the start switch the number of seconds to be set (each press and release is one second
of seal – each time the green led lights).
•
Release the switches.
Default sealing time is 7 seconds.
Be careful! Don’t set more than 9 seconds or the Teflon protection of the sealing bar can burn.
TO SET TO DEFAULT AGAIN
•
Press and keep pressed the two switches.
•
Connect the unit.
TO CHANGE FROM THE AUTOMATIC TO MANUAL USE
•
Disconnect the unit.
•
Press and keep pressed the start switch.
•
Connect the unit.
•
Wait the green LED light.
TO CHANGE FROM THE MANUAL TO AUTOMATIC USE
•
Disconnect the unit.
•
Press and keep pressed the seal switch.
•
Connect the unit.
•
Wait the green LED light.
VACUUM PACKAGING IN BAGS
Introduce the product into a bag suitable for vacuum food preservation; leave at least 3 cm free room from
bag opening. Lift the cover (6) and place the bag (spread out well with no wrinkles) on the welding bar (9), on
the left of the slide (11). Make sure that the open side of the bag is inserted in the vacuum chamber (8). Put
