12" Commercial Vacuum Sealer

INSTRUCTIONS

Item: KSVS12

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS When using this electrical appliance, safety precautions should always be observed, including the following: 1. Before plugging the cord into a wall outlet, or disconnecting, make

sure the power is OFF. Unplug from the outlet when not in use or before cleaning.

2. This appliance is not a toy. When used by or near children, close attention is necessary. Store this appliance in a safe place, out of the reach of children.

3. Do not use any attachments not recommended for this appliance. Do not use this appliance for any purpose except its intended use.

4. Stop using the machine immediately if the cord is damaged and have it replaced by a professional.

5. Keep away from moving parts. 6. Do not try to repair this appliance by yourself. 7. Do not use the appliance if it has fallen or if it appears to be

damaged. 8. Avoid pulling or carrying this appliance by the cord, using the

cord as a handle, closing a door on the cord, or pulling the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not operate this appliance over the cord or if the cord/plug is wet.

9. Keep away from a heated oven, hot gas, electric burner, or any other hot surfaces.

10. It’s better not to use an extension cord with this unit. However, if one is used, it must have a rating equal to or exceeding the rating of this appliance.

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11. When disconnecting, to avoid any injury, unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord.

12. Before plugging this appliance in or operating, make sure your hands are dry and in a safe condition for use.

13. Always rest this appliance on a stable surface, such as table or counter, when operating.

14. There’s no need to use any lubricant, such as lubricating oils or water, on this appliance.

15. When cleaning, do not immerse this appliance in water or any other liquid.

16. Do not use this appliance outdoors or on a wet surface. It’s recommended for household, indoor use only.

17. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of this appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

18. Close supervision is required when this product is used near children.

19. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

20. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

21. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. When the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. When it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

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CAUTION: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY AB: 1 MIN PER CYCLE

CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTIONS 1. Vacuum & Seal: This button has two functions depending on the machine status: On stand-by, it starts the automatic operation of vacuuming the bag and then

automatically seals the bag when vacuum is complete.

2. Pulse Vacuum: Press this button, and the device starts vacuuming; undo, and it will stop. This process can be repeated. Press “manual seal” when the

desired pressure is met, then turn to seal. Different pressures may be chosen for

different types of food. 3. Sealing Time: There are three settings to choose the best bag sealing time.

• Normal button: for dry bags and items without moisture, with a shorter

heat sealing time.

• Middle ( ) button: for wet bags or foods with a little moisture, with a

moist heat sealing time.

• Extended button: for wet bags or foods with a lot of moisture, with an

extended heat sealing time.

• The default setting is Normal for dry bags and a shorter sealing time.

4. Pressure: There are two buttons to choose different vacuum pressures: • Normal button: for regular items stored in normal vacuum pressure.

• Gentle button: for some soft and crushable items where less vacuum pressure is desired.

• The default setting is normal with high vacuum pressure.

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5. Canister: Vacuuming for canisters, jar lids, wine stoppers, or other accessories through a hose.

6. Manual Seal: This button provides two functions: • To seal the open end of a bag without vacuuming air suction - used to

make a bag from a bag roll.

• When the automatic “Vacuum & Seal” function is in operation, this button stops the motor pump and immediately starts to seal the bag so there is

less vacuum pressure inside the bag. The operator can control the

pressure to avoid crushing delicate items. 7. Hose Port: To insert the hose for canisters and wine stoppers before “marinates” or “canister” operations.

8. Cancel: During vacuuming or sealing operations, it stops the machine.

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9. Ready Indicators: Shows that the device is on and the lid is closed. When the LED blinks, wait until it is normally lit, then you can start the next operation.

10. Air Intake: The air intake connects with the vacuum chamber and pump. Do not cover this intake when placing a bag for Vacuum & Seal operations.

11. Vacuum Chamber: Position the open end of the bag inside the chamber. This draws air out of bag and catches any liquid overflow from the bag.

12. Sealing Strip: Place the bag to be sealed over this strip. Clean and dry, or replace it when distorted or broken.

13. Lower Gasket: Creates a vacuum chamber with the upper gasket in the vacuum chamber. Clean and dry, or replace when distorted or broken.

14. Upper Gasket: Creates a vacuum chamber with the lower gasket. Clean and dry, or replace when distorted or broken.

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15. Sealing Element: Teflon-coated heating element which is hot and seals the bag.

16. Bag Cutter: Take the bag to the bag cutter bracket and pull out in the bag direction to cut bags to a desired size.

17. Front handle: Press down to lock the cover and rock to open the cover.

18. LED Indicators: Indicates the status of the vacuum or sealing process, and the status of the machine settings.

19. Pressure Gauge: Shows pressure data.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS I. Making a Bag with Bag Roll 1. Open the cover and take out the bag cutter. 2. Make sure the direction of the bag cutter

bracket is correct, then take the bag to the bag cutter bracket. – Fig.1

3. Pull out the bag cutter to the length you want.

4. Put one end of the bag on top of the sealing

element, but do not enter the vacuum chamber. – Fig.2

Fig.1

Fig.2

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5. Rock the front handle to close the cover. – Fig.3

6. Press the “Manual Seal” button to start sealing the bags. – Fig.4

7. Rock the front handle to open the cover and take the bag out of the machine. The bag is then done and ready for vacuum sealing. –Fig.5

Fig.3

Fig.4

Fig.5

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II. Vacuum Packaging with a Bag 1. Put the items inside the bag. Use only the

specially designed vacuum bags supplied by us with vacuum channels.

2. Clean and straighten the open end of the

bag, making sure there is no dust, wrinkles, or ripples.

3. Place the open end of the bag within the

vacuum chamber area. Make sure the air intake is not covered by the bag. – Fig. 1

4. Put the cover down and press front handle to lock the cover. - Fig.2

5. Check the LED status of the “sealing time”

to confirm sealing time depending on the moisture status of packed items (extended/moist/normal) according to the type of food.

6. Press the Vacuum & Seal button. The unit will start to vacuum and

will seal the bag automatically. - Fig 3 NOTE: This product provides very high vacuum pressure during vacuum packaging with a bag. In order to avoid crushing delicate

Fig.3

Fig.1

Fig.2

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items by the high vacuum pressure, observe the status of the vacuum pressure inside the bag and switch the “MANUAL SEAL” button immediately when the desired vacuum pressure is achieved. The pump will stop and change to heat-seal the bag.

7. The vacuum packaging is done. Rock the

front handle to open the cover and take out the packed bags. – Fig. 4

NOTE: • For the best sealing effect, it is better to let the appliance cool down

for 1 minute before using it again. Wipe out any excess liquid or food residue in the vacuum chamber after each bag packaged.

• Do not seal one after another continuously to avoid overheating of the sealing element. The machine will not work if the “sealing” button is activated within 15 seconds of the last activation.

• Your appliance can work only on the specific bags provided by us. Do not attempt to use other bags not intended for vacuum packaging.

• Cut the bag straight across with scissors to open a sealed bag.

III. Pulse/Vacuum Function 1. This function is preferred for vacuum packing when you want a slight

vacuum effect with delicate foods such as tomatoes or chips, or if you have moist raw materials or a sauce, where you just want to drain air from the bag and then stop the appliance before the liquid is compressed.

Fig.4

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2. Press the Sealing button to select the speed depending on the product to be vacuum packed: Choose “Normal” for dry raw materials or “Moist” for fragile/moist contents and a more gentle speed. The “Extend” setting is in particular suitable for soft raw materials and raw materials with a sauce.

3. Next, press the Pressure button to choose “Normal” for non-sensitive raw materials, or “Gentle” for soft and sensitive raw materials.

4. Press the Pulse Vacuum button several times until you get the desired result. Press the Manual Seal button to seal the bag.

IV. Vacuum Package in a Canister & Vacuum Bowl 1. Wipe the canister cover and canister base and ensure they are clean

and dry. 2. Put the items into the canister. Do not overfill; make sure the cover

can be in good contact with the canister bowl rim. Clean the cover rim of the canister and bottom seal gasket of the canister cover.

3. Insert one end of the hose into the

air intake and the other end of the hose into the center hole of the canister cover. – Fig. 1

4. Press the canister button to start vacuuming. – Fig. 2. To ensure

there is no air leaking between the cover and the canister, use your hand to push down on the cover at the beginning of vacuuming. The machine will stop automatically when enough vacuum pressure is achieved.

Fig.1

Fig.2

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5. Take out the hose tube from the canister or bowl immediately after

the job is completed. Note: When moist food is being vacuumed, moisture will be stored in the adapter. Remember to clean up the adapter if there is water before vacuuming. Open Canister After Vacuum Packaging In order to open the canister, you need to press the “Release” button on the canister cover. Note:

• At the beginning of vacuum packaging in a canister or a vacuum bowl, slightly press down on the cover or on the hose adapter for a few seconds to ensure the hose is not loose and to avoid air leaking through the gap between the cover and the canister top rim.

• To test the vacuum, simply tug on the cover. It should not move. • Different canisters are available in the market. The operation

procedure will be a little different. Please refer to the individual manual for the specific canister.

Cord Storage Box Put the power cord into the storage box in the back of the machine when not in use. Do not wrap the cord around the appliance.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Vacuum Sealer 1. Always unplug the unit before cleaning. 2. Do not immerse in water or any other liquid. 3. Avoid using abrasive products or materials to clean the unit to

prevent scratching the surface. 4. Use a mild dishwashing soap and a warm, damp cloth to wipe away

food residue around components. 5. Dry thoroughly before using again.

Note: The foam gaskets around the vacuum chamber should be dried thoroughly before re-assembling. When re-assembling, be careful to prevent any damage and assemble as originally positioned to ensure no vacuum leaking.

Storing Your Vacuum Sealer: 1. Keep the unit in a flat, safe place out of the reach of children. 2. Make sure the lid of the appliance is unlocked when not in use and

in storage. Keeping the cover locked will distort the foam gaskets, causing leaking.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Reasons Caused

Vacuuming, but

seal does not

turn

automatically

Check if the lower gasket is deformed.

Replace it and try again.

Check if the edge of the bag is covering the suction hole.

Put the bag into the correct position.

Check if there is too much food in the bag, causing interference with the

machine cover.

Take out some food, clean the bag’s edge, and try again.

Check if the bag is leaking.

Use a new bag and try again.

Not vacuuming,

but seal function

is good

Check if the bag is placed in the vacuum chamber.

Make sure the edge of the bag is in the vacuum chamber.

Check if the edge of the bag is covering the suction hole.

Put the bag into the correct position.

Check if the edge of the bag has liquid, oil, or any crumbs on it.

Clean the edge of bag and try again.

Check if the edge of the bag is wrinkled.

Take out some food so that the bag has enough space for sealing, smooth the bag

mouth, and try again.

Check if the packed food has sharp edges.

Using food wrapping paper, pack the food with sharp edges first before putting it

into the vacuum bags.

Bag inflation

after vacuuming

Check if the packed food easily spoils.

All food that spoils easily needs to be frozen or refrigerated after vacuuming to

prolong its shelf life. Vacuuming doesn’t guarantee the foods will never spoil.

Check if you packed fresh vegetables or fruit.

All fresh vegetables and fruit are not suitable for storage under room temperature

after vacuumed. They have photosynthesis and respiration. It is recommend to

store them in the refrigerator.

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DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE

PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT At the end of the life of your product, it should go to a specially adapted waste-recycling center. ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION FIRST

1. The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates

that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

2. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local council office or your household waste disposal service.

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FOOD PRESERVATION GUIDELINES

Classification Food Items Temperature Normal

Preservation

Vacuum

Preservation

Refrigerated

Fresh Raw Meat 40° F or lower 2 to 3 days 8 to 9 days

Fresh Fish/Sea

Food 40° F or lower 1 to 3 days 4 to 5 days

Cooked Meat 40° F or lower 4 to 6 days 10 to14 days

Vegetables 40° F or lower 3 to 5 days 7 to 10 days

Fruit 40° F or lower 5 to 7 days 14 to 20 days

Eggs 40° F or lower 10 to 15 days 30 to 50 days

Frozen

Meat 0° F 3 to 5 months ＞1 year

Fish 0° F 3 to 5 months ＞1 year

Sea Food 0° F 3 to 5 months ＞1 year

Normal

Condition

Bread 75° F 1 to 2 days 6 to 8 days

Biscuit 75° F 4 to 6 months ＞1 year

Rice/Flour 75° F 3 to 5 months ＞1 year

Peanut/Legume 75° F 3 to 6 months ＞1 yeas

Medical Material 75° F 3 to 6 months ＞1 year

Tea 75° F 5 to 6 months ＞1 year