Pickling Cancel Vacuum Sealer Model# GVS-455 USER MANUAL
Read this manual thoroughly before using and save it for future reference Model: GVS455 2017 Gourmia www.gourmia.com The Steelstone Group Brooklyn, NY All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced by any means whatsoever without written permission from The Steelstone Group, except for the inclusion of quotations in a media review. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, The Steelstone Group assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Although every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this manual is complete and accurate, The Steelstone Group is not engaged in rendering professional advice or services to the individual consumer; further, The Steelstone Group shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising from any information or suggestion in this manual. 2
Welcome to the Convenience of Vacuum Sealing from Gourmia Congratulations on your purchase of the Vacuum Sealer from Gourmia! The Gourmia Vacuum Sealer is designed to extend the freshness of food up to seven times longer than conventional storage methods. Its convenience and versatility will allow you to preserve food efficiently and it will become a frequently used household appliance. With its thought out design and easy operation you will be able to increase the shelf life of highly perishable or infrequently used items. The pages of this manual offer full and comprehensive instructions to guide you through the functions and features of the Gourmia Vacuum Sealer. In this guide you will also find complete step-by- step instructions for the operation, assembly, and maintenance of your appliance. Please read all safety instructions thoroughly to ensure safe usage at all times. Thank you for your purchase! We sincerely hope you will enjoy this as well as all the many innovative products brought to you by our family at Gourmia. 3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Important Safety Instructions READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING 1. Please check if the local power supply voltage matches the voltage indicated on this appliance before use. 2. To prevent fire, electric shock or injury, do not immerse cord, plug or main unit in water or anyother liquid. 3. Keep the appliance out of reach of children and people with limited capabilities. 4. Unplug the appliance from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. 5. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug. If the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any way, do not use it. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized facility for repair. 6. Accessories or attachments that were not provided by the manufacturer should not be used. They may result in fire, electric shock or injury. 7. Do not use outdoors. 8. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 9. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. 10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 11. The appliance should be operated on a flat/ dry surface. 12. Do not use the appliance for anything other than intended use. 13. To prevent the appliance from overheating, allow it to cool for 40 seconds with the lid raised before using again. 14. Use the appliance in a ventilated room, and do not let it touch curtains, wall paper, clothing, dishcloths or any other flammable materials. 15. Cleaning and maintenance should not be done by children without supervision. 16. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Why Vacuum Sealing...6 Know Your Vacuum Sealer......7 Using Your Vacuum Sealer...8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Vacuum Sealing Tips...12 Cleaning & Maintenance...13 Troubleshooting...14 Warranty & Services...15 5
WHY VACUUM SELAER Why Vacuum Sealing? When food is exposed to air, it can lose flavor and nutritional value. It also enables bacteria to grow, which causes food to spoil faster. The Gourmia Vacuum Sealer suctions the air out and prevents this from happening by sealing the flavor and freshness of the food. With the Gourmia vacuum sealing system, you can buy in bulk on sale and vacuum package your food in desired portion sizes without waste. Additionally, you can use the Vacuum Sealer to marinate food in less than half the time. Vacuum sealing opens up the pores of food so you can get that great marinated flavor in just twenty minutes. Besides using the Vacuum Sealer for food, it is also great for protecting household items, i.e. keeping camping and boating supplies dry, safe and orgainzed. 6
Food Canister Vac / Seal marinade Cancel Seal KNOW YOUR VACUUM SEALER Power Function Lights Gentle Normal Moist Dry Mode Button Mode Food Canister Vac / Seal Marinade Seal Cancel Food Button Canister Button Power Function Lights Vac / Seal Button Marinade Button Seal Cancel Button Button KNOW YOUR VACUUM SEALER Gentle Normal Moist Dry Mode PRESS Canister Hose Port Rubber Rim Sealing Bar Roll Storage Cutter Release Button Rubber Rim Vacuum Nozzle 7
Canister Seal 8KNOW YOUR VACUUM SEALER Rubber Rim Release Button KNOW YOUR VACUUM SEALER STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS: Roll chamber: Place the rolls of vacuum bags in the roll chamber. Cutter: Use the cutter to cut the bags to the desired size. Rubber Rim: The rim guarantees that the sealing process will be smooth and compressed. Vacuum Chamber: Insert the open side of the vacuum bags into the vacuum chamber. Sealing Bar: The sealing bar ensures accurate sealing. Release Button: Press the release button to open the lid and remove the vacuum bags. Canister Hole: When vacuuming the canister, or other attachments, connect the tube to this hole. Vacuum Nozzle Sealing Bar Gentle Normal Moist Dry Mode Food Vac / Seal marinade Cancel Roll Storage Cutter Rubber Rim PRESS
Gentle Normal Moist Dry Mode Food Canister Vac / Seal Marinade Seal Cancel USING YOUR VACUUM SEALER SEALING THE VACUUM BAGS: NOTE: If Using Precut Bags Skip These Steps 1. Plug the appliance into a wall outlet. 2. Open the lid and pull out the desired amount of plastic from the roll. Note: Leave about four inches from the top for a good vacuum pack. Always make the bag bigger than you need. 3. Move the cutter from side to side to cut the bag to your desired size. 4. Feed the open side of the bag into the vacuum chamber to seal the bag. NOTE: Make sure not to cover the vacuum nozzle. 5. Press the lid down with both hands until you hear the click. 6. Press the seal button and the LED light will turn on. 7. When the LED light turns off, the sealing is complete. 8. Then press the release button to open the appliance and remove the bag. USING YOUR VACUUM SEALER e Seal 9
USING YOUR VACUUM SEALER Using Your Vacuum Sealer Vacuum Sealing Food Using the canister mode (Canister not included): 1. Plug the appliance into a wall outlet. 2. Place the food inside the canister. 3. Make sure to leave at least one inch of space between the food and the top of the canister. 4. Wipe the exterior of the canister to make sure it is clean and dry. 5. Place the lid on the canister. 6. Insert one end of the hose into the canister hose input hole on the appliance. 7. Insert the other end of the hose into the suction hole on the top of the canister lid. 8. Press the Canister button to start the vacuuming cycle and the LED light will turn on. 9. The vacuum will begin to draw the air from the canister and create a tight seal. 10. You can press the stop button at any time to stop the vacuuming process. 11. When the vacuuming process is complete, the LED light will turn off. 12. Unplug one end of the hose from the canister first. 13. Then unplug the other end from the appliance. 14. The preserved food can be kept in the canister until it is ready to be used. 15. When the stored items have expired, in order to remove them from the canister. Press down the button in the center of the canister lid to deflate air, then open the canister. Note: Remove the lid before you put the canister in the microwave oven. Place the canister in refrigerator for better preservation. 10
Marinating Food Using the Vacuum Sealer In this mode, the appliance can marinate food using vacuum cycles. It creates great flavor in a short amount of time. 1. Plug the appliance into a wall outlet. 2. Place the food inside the canister. 3. Make sure to leave at least one inch of space between the food and the top of the canister. 4. Wipe the exterior of the canister to make sure it is clean and dry. 5. Place the lid on the canister. 6. Insert one end of the hose into the canister hose input hole, on the appliance. 7. Insert the other end of the hose into the suction hole on the top of the canister lid. 8. Press the Pickling button to start the marinating cycle, and the LED light will turn on. 9. You can press the stop button at any time to stop the process. 10. When the marinating process is complete, the LED light will turn off. USING YOUR VACUUM SEALER 11 11
VACUUM SEALING TIPS TIPS 1. Do not overcrowd the bags. Leave enough space, about four inches, at the opening of the bag so that it can be placed in the vacuum chamber easily. 2. If the bag is too small, fluid will enter the vacuum chamber and will ruin the seal. 3. Make sure that the opening of the bag is not wet. A wet bag may be difficult to heat and ruin the seal. 4. Vacuum sealing cannot completely replace refrigeration or freezing. Perishable foods still need to be refrigerated or frozen. 5. Make sure the opening of the vacuum bag is clean and flat. There should be no wrinkles as they may cause leaking during the process and ruin the seal. 6. To prevent wrinkles in a seal when vacuum sealing bulky items, gently stretch the bag to flatten it while inserting it into the vacuum chamber. Hold it there until the sealing begins. 7. When you are vacuum sealing items with sharp edges (dry spaghetti, silverware, etc.), protect the bag from punctures by wrapping the item in a soft padded material, such as parchment paper or paper towels. You may need to place the food in a canister or container instead of a bag. 8. When using accessories, remember to leave (1-inch) of space at the top of the canister or container. 9. Freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum sealing for best results. 10. It is recommended to wait forty seconds before sealing the next item. 11. If you are unsure whether your bag was sealed properly, reseal the bag. NOTE: To avoid illness, do not reuse bags after storing raw meats, raw fish or greasy foods. Do not reuse bags that have been microwaved or cooked. Note: Allow hot foods to cool down to room temperature before vacuum packaging. Otherwise, contents may bubble and spill from the canister. Note: Do not vacuum package carbonated or sparkling beverages, as gas removal will cause them to go flat. 12
Food Canister Vac / Seal marinade Cancel Seal CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 1. Always unplug the appliance before cleaning. 2. Do not immerse the appliance or cord in water or any other liquid. 3. Do not use harsh cleaners as they will scratch the surface of the appliance. 4. Wipe the exterior of the appliance with a damp cloth or a sponge with mild soap, if necessary. 5. To clean the vacuum chamber, wipe any food or liquid with a cloth. 6. Dry thoroughly before using the appliance again. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Gentle Normal Moist Dry Mode PRESS 13 13
USING YOUR TROUBLESHOOTING BREAKFAST MAKER PROBLEM Vacuum sealing doesnt work. There is still air in the bag after vacuum packing. POSSIBLE CAUSE Check if the power cord is tightly plugged into electrical outlet. Check if the power cord is damaged. Check if the electrical outlet is working by plugging in another appliance. Make sure the lid of the Vacuum Sealer is locked in place. Make sure the bag is placed correctly inside the Vacuum Chamber. Allow the appliance to cool down for forty seconds before using it again. Make sure the opening of the bag is placed entirely inside the vacuum chamber. If you use one of the included bags in a customized size, check the seal of the bag. A wrinkle in the bag along the seal may cause leakage and allow air to re-enter. In this case, just cut bag and reseal. Do not attempt to make your own side seams on the bag. The bags are manufactured with special side seams, which are sealed all the way to the outer edge. Making your own side seams may cause leakage and allow air to re-enter. Do not seal the bag when food is hot, otherwise the food will shrink while cooling down and it may cause air to leak. Do not seal fermented food. Fermented food is not suitable for vacuum packing, because it will release gas. Examine seal of the bag. A wrinkle along the seal may cause leakage and allow air to enter. Simply cut the top of the bag, wipe down, and reseal. Air has been removed from the bag, but then re-entered. The bag melts Sometimes moisture or food material (such as juices, grease, crumbs, powders, etc.) along the seal prevents the bag from sealing properly. Cut the bag, wipe the top inner part of the bag and reseal. If you vacuum package sharp food items, the bag may have been punctured. Use a new bag if there is a hole. Cover sharp food items with a soft padded material, such as parchment paper or paper towels, and reseal. If there is still air in the bag, fermentation or the release of natural gases from inside the foods may have occurred. When this happens, food may have begun to spoil and should be discarded. If the bag melts, the rubber rim may have become too hot. Always wait at least 40 seconds for the appliance to cool down before you vacuum package another item. 14
WARRANTY & SERVICE This Limited Warranty is for one full year from the date of purchase. It is applicable to the original purchaser only and is not transferable to a third party user. Repair or replacement of defective parts is solely at the seller s discretion. In the event that repair isn t possible, the seller will replace the product/part. If product repair/ replacement won t suffice, the seller has the option of refunding the cash value of the product or component returned. WARRANTY & SERVICES Product defects not covered under the Warranty provisions include normal wear and damage incurred from use or accidental negligence, misuse of instruction specifications or repair by unauthorized parties. The manufacturing company is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages incurred by such circumstances. 15
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