Safety & Warnings
Please handle this product with care and inspect it regularly to ensure it is in good working order. If the product, power supply cord or plug shows any signs of damage: stop use, unplug and contact Kogan.com support. |
- Read all instructions before using the appliance and retain for reference.
- 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 use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Follow all directions and only operate as part of indoor household use.
- Do not use with an extension cord unless necessary, and if so, ensure it is suitably rated and it is handled safely as is the product's own power cord:
- Do not allow the power cord to be exposed to water, heat, direct sunlight or overhang where it can be pulled or otherwise be damaged or pose a hazard.
- This appliance contains no user-serviceable parts. If it suffers any failure or damage, cease usage and contact Kogan Support after consulting the Troubleshooting section of this manual.
Overview
1) Platform Port Rotate the platform clockwise to install it. Rotate anti-clockwise to remove it. |
6) Dry / Moist Food Setting Button Seal time depends on the type of food. It will take a longer time if you choose the MOIST FOOD setting. For the optimal vacuuming and sealing for the moist or juicy foods, choose MOIST FOOD setting. For the foods without liquid, choose DRY FOOD setting. The indicator light will be illuminated when the corresponding function is selected. |
2) Display Display vacuum sealer status. |
7) Vac Seal Button Vacuum the bag and automatically seal it. When you press this button, the lid will be closed and the appliance begins to draw air out of the bag. After the vacuum process, it will immediately create a tight seal around the food. The lid will be unlocked once the vacuum sealing process is complete. |
8) Normal / Gentle Speed Setting Button Adjustable vacuum pressure. The vacuum pressure is stronger at the NORMAL SPEED. When vacuum sealing delicate items, press this button until the GENTLE SPEED indicator light is illuminated. For more control, you may press the SEAL button at any time to stop the vacuum process and begin to seal the bag. |
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3) Tare Button Press to activate the TARE function.
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9) Stop Button Press this button during use to immediately stop the current vacuum or sealing process. |
4) Mode Button Press to select weight unit (g, kg, oz, lb) |
10) Vacuum Marinate Button This device has an optional wine stopper attachment which is not included. |
5) Seal Button Seal the bag without a vacuum. When you press this button, the lid will automatically be closed and the appliance begins to create a seal. Once the sealing process is finished, the lid will be unlocked automatically. |
11) Touch Sensor Touch the sensor to unlock or lock the lid. The display will show “OPEN” or "CLOSE |
Features
Platform
Weighs food. When not in use or before cleaning, rotate anti-clockwise to remove.
Platform Port
Rotate the platform clockwise to install. Rotate anti-clockwise to remove it.
AC Port
Plug the power cord into the AC port.
Accessory Port
Remove air from the canister or bottle. Use with the vacuum hose.
Rubber Contact Bar
Make sure the open end of the bag is pressed flat against the sealing strip to provide an optimal seal.
Sealing Foam Gasket
Guarantee that a vacuum will be maintained in the chamber. Make sure the lid is unlocked when not in use to prevent the deformation of the gaskets.
Vacuum Chamber
Position the open end of the bag inside the vacuum chamber. The built-in stopper is designed to ensure the bag is securely placed into the vacuum chamber.
Bag Stopper
To prevent the vacuum bag from being put outside the vacuum chamber.
Removable Drip Tray
Catch overflow liquids. To clean, simply remove it.
Side Pins
To clean the appliance, remove side pins to open the lid fully. Easy to wash or remove the drip tray.
Auto-lock Latch
The lid will automatically be locked when the vacuum sealing process begins. Once the process is finished, the lid will automatically be unlocked.
Bag Cutter
Cut bags of the desired size or open sealed bags. Place it into the bag cutter holder after use.
Operation
- Plug the appliance into the power outlet via the provided power cord: the screen and indicator light will illuminate.
- Touch the sensor on the lid to unlock.
- Clean and straighten the open end of the bag. Make sure there is no food material or wrinkles on the open end. Insert the open of the bag into the vacuum chamber until it is stopped by the built-in stopper.
- Press the VAC SEAL or SEAL button and the corresponding indicator light will be illuminated. The lid will automatically be closed. The vacuum sealing or sealing process begins.
Note:
- Wait at least 60 seconds between uses.
- Do not reheat vacuum packaged foods in the bag in a microwave oven
Tips on Using the Digital Scale
- Rotate the platform clockwise to mount it to the platform port.
Do not rotate the platform hard. Otherwise, the weighing sensor may be damaged and lead to inaccurate results. - Plug the appliance into the power outlet via the provided power cord. The LCD screen will automatically be turned on and show “0.0” g.
- Press the MODE button to select the weight unit (g, kg, oz, lb). Make sure zero is displayed. If not, you may press the TARE button. The display will reset to zero.
- Place the item to be weighed on the platform. The display will show the weight of the item.
To obtain the exact weight of liquid or powder foods in a container, you have to remove the weight of the container. First of all, place the container, without the item, on the platform. Secondly, press the TARE button to remove the weight of the container. The display will reset to zero. Thirdly, add the item to the container. Finally, the weight of the item will be shown on the display.
Calibration
The calibrating process has been performed before shipping. Calibrate the scale only when it gives you an inaccurate reading. A 2 kg calibration weight is needed. Wait at least 30 minutes in room temperature before Calibration.
How to Calibrate Your Scale
- Hold the TARE and MODE buttons at the same time until “2000.0 g” appears.
- “2000.0 g” is flashing on the display.
- Place a 2 kg calibration weight in the centre of the platform. When the display shows “PASS”, it indicates successful calibration.
Capacity
Capacity is 2 kg. Never place items over 2 kg on the platform. To protect the weighing sensor from being damaged and ensure accuracy, place the item in the centre of the platform and do not hit the platform.
Operating Environment
When the digital scale is turned on, to ensure accuracy, wait at least 30 seconds before use. Operating temperature is 10-30°C.
Other Tips
- Do not overfill the bag. Always leave at least 3 inches of bag material between bag contents and top of the bag.
- Clean the open end of the bag inside and out. Make sure the open end is free of food material and wrinkles.
- When vacuum packaging a large item, to prevent wrinkles in the seal, gently stretch bag flat before placing it into the vacuum chamber.
- Make sure the bag is dry. It will be difficult to make a tight seal if the bag is wet.
- For best results, perishables still need to be frozen or refrigerated after the vacuum sealing process.
- When you are vacuum sealing items with sharp edges (such as dry spaghetti, silverware, etc.), protect the bag from punctures by wrapping the item in soft cushioning material, such as a paper towel. You may use a canister instead of a bag.
- When using canisters, always leave 2.5 cm of space at the top of the canister.
- Pre-freeze fruits and vegetables before vacuum sealing for best results.
- Allow the appliance to cool for 1 minute between uses.
- If you are not sure whether your bag was sealed properly, simply reseal the bag.
- For best results, use bags and canisters produced by the manufacturer.
- Do not reheat your food microwave oven while it is still in the bag. It is dangerous.
- When weighing a large item, place a tray or container on the platform. Do not forget to press the TARE button to remove the weight of the tray or container before adding the item.
- When you have finished using the sealer, press the silver touch bar to open it, then unplug.
Storage Guide
In the Refrigerator (5±2°C) |
Normal Storage Life |
With Vacuum Sealing |
Meats |
2-3 days |
8-9 days |
Seafood and Fish |
1-3 days |
4-5 days |
Cooked Meats |
4-6 days |
10-14 days |
Vegetables |
3-5 days |
7-10 days |
Fruits |
5-7 days |
14-20 days |
Eggs |
10-15 days |
30-50 days |
In the Freezer (-16—20°C) |
Normal Storage Life |
With Vacuum Sealing |
Meats |
3-5 months |
1 year |
Seafood and Fish |
3-5 months |
1 year |
Room Temperature (25±2°C) |
Normal Storage Life |
With Vacuum Sealing |
Bread |
1-3 days |
6-8 days |
Rice/ Flour |
3-5 months |
>1 year |
Peanuts/ Beans |
3-6 months |
>1 year |
Tea Leaves |
5-6 months |
>1 year |
* For reference only. Actual storage life depends on the freshness of food, vacuum strength and seal integrity.
Cleaning & Care
- Unplug the appliance before cleaning.
- Remove the drip tray for cleaning.
- Wipe the outer surface with a soft, soapy cloth. Wipe away any food or liquid on the vacuum chamber with a paper towel.
- The weighing sensor is a high-precision part. Do not press on the platform hard. Gently wipe the platform when cleaning. You can remove it for cleaning.
- Dry the appliance thoroughly before using it again.
- Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. Prevent water or other liquids from entering the AC power port on the appliance.
- Do not clean the appliance with an abrasive cleaning agent to avoid damaging the surface.
Troubleshooting
Nothing happens when the power cord is plugged into an appliance
- Make sure the power cord is not damaged.
- Make sure the power cord is correctly plugged into the electrical outlet and appliance.
The appliance is plugged in but does not vacuum seal
- Ensure the lid is properly closed.
- Ensure the removable connecting bolt is correctly placed into both sides of the lid.
- Ensure the open end of the bag is correctly placed into the vacuum chamber.
- If the indicator lights flash, the appliance may become overheated. Allow it to cool for several minutes before use.
- Check if the bag is punctured.
- Check the sealing foam gaskets for damage.
Air is removed from inside the bag but re-enters
- Check if the bag is punctured.
- Check the sealing foam gaskets for damage.
Air is removed from inside the bag, but now the air has re-entered
- Check if there is a hole or puncture on the bag. It may be punctured by sharp items. Use a new bag if necessary.
- Check the seal. A wrinkle along the seal may cause air to re-enter the bag. If there is a wrinkle along with the seal, simply cut the sealed edge and reseal.
- If there is moisture or liquid from foods present within the seal, cut open the bag and wipe away foods on the open end of the bag. Choose MOIST FOOD setting and reseal.
- If the food has been stored for a long time and the bag is full of gases, the food may spoil. We recommend discarding food.
Note:
To prevent the appliance from overheating, allow it to cool for 60 seconds between uses. Keep the lid open before vacuum sealing.
If the bag melts, the sealing strip may have been overheated during the sealing process. Allow the appliance to cool for 60 seconds before using it again.
For the best preservation, do not reuse the bags after storing raw meats, fish or greasy foods. Do not reuse the bags after simmering or microwaving.