8
en Cleaning and maintenance
Note: When vacuuming juicy, moist or
marinated food, hang the vacuum zipper
bag from the worktop. Make sure that
the vacuum seal rests on the surface.
X Fig. F
Important!
– The contents must not exceed the max
marking line.
– The area beyond the max line and both
sealing elements must be clean.
– If zip lock is not clean and completelly
closed, vacuum cannot be generated.
3. Place the base unit with the vacuum
pump of the bag's vacuum seal and hold
securely.
4. Press Turbo button Â. The appliance
remains switched on as long as the
button is pressed.
5. The vacuum pump draws the air out of
the bag. This makes the bag contract
and envelop the contents.
6. When the bag is suciently vacuumed,
release the button.
Note: Pay special attention if liquid is
excreting and approaching the max line.
Release the button before liquid crosses the
max line.
7. Remove the base unit with the vacuum
pump from the container. Disconnect the
mains plug.
Opening containers or zipper
bags
X Fig. G
■ To open a container, grip the vacuum
seal at one end and pull it up. Sucient
air has to get inside the container.
■ Open the sealing clips and remove the
lid.
X Fig. H
■ To open a zipper bag, pull the zip lock
apart and open completely.
■ After use, vacuum zipper bags must
be cleaned carefully and dried o
completely.
Cleaning and maintenance
The appliance and the individual parts used
must be thoroughly cleaned after each use.
Warning!
– Do not use cleaning agents containing
alcohol or spirits.
– Do not use sharp, pointed or metal
objects.
– Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaning
agents.
– Never immerse the vacuum pump in
liquids and do not clean under running
water or in the dishwasher.
– Clean all parts immediately after use.
This will prevent residues from drying
on and possibly attacking the plastic
(e.g. essential oils in herbs).
– When processing food such as carrots,
plastic parts may become discoloured,
but this can be removed with a few
drops of cooking oil.
In Fig. J you will nd a summary of how to
clean the individual parts.
■ Clean the vacuum pump with a damp
cloth and dry.
■ Clean the other accessory parts with a
detergent solution and a soft cloth or
sponge or place them in the dishwasher.
■ Vacuum zipper bags which will be
reused, should be cleaned carefully and
dried o completely. Bags used to store
raw meat, sh or poultry should not be
reused.
■ Remove lid gasket for cleaning.
X Fig. J
Removing the setting rings
X Image sequence I
The setting rings in the lid of the vacuum
container can be removed in order to clean
them thoroughly.
1. Insert a small screwdriver into one of
the two recesses of the safety ring and
carefully lever out the ring by applying
light pressure.