SILVERCREST SVEB 160 B2 Vacuum Sealer User Manual

SILVERCREST SVEB 160 B2 Vacuum Sealer

Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise yourself with all functions of the device.

Information about this short manual

This document is a shortened print version of the complete operating instructions.

Scanning the QR code will take you directly to the Lidl Service page (www.lidl-service.com), where you can view and download the full version of the operating instructions by entering the article number (IAN) 367892_2101.

WARNING!
Observe the information in the complete operating instructions and the safety instructions to avoid personal injury and damage to property.
The short manual is an integral part of this product. Before using the product, please familiarise yourself with all operating and safety instructions. Keep the short manual in a safe place and hand over all documents when passing the product on to any future owner/user.

Proper use

This appliance is intended exclusively for the sealing and vacuum-packing of foodstuffs in household quantities and only in private households. This appliance is not intended for commercial or industrial applications or for continuous use. It is not intended for any other purpose nor for use beyond the scope described. No claims of any kind will be accepted for damage arising as a result of incorrect use. The risk shall be borne solely by the user.

Package contents and transport inspection

The appliance is supplied with the following components as standard:

  • Vacuum sealer
  • 1 x film roll
  • 2 x tubes
  • 3 x adapters
  • 1 x replacement sealing ring
  • This short manual

NOTE

  • Check the package for completeness and signs of visible damage. If the delivery is incomplete or damage has occurred as a result of defective packaging or during transport, contact the Service hotline (see section Service).
  • Remove all parts of the appliance, the tube film, and the operating instructions from the carton.
  • Remove all packaging materials and any protective film from the appliance.

DANGER

  • Do not allow children to play with packaging materials. There is a risk of suffocation.

Appliance description

Figure A:

  1. Appliance lid
  2. Suction fitting
  3. Lower sealing ring
  4. Sealing wires
  5. Cable storage compartment
  6. Rear limiters
  7. Front limiters
  8. Lid release
  9. Drip tray
  10. Suction tube
  11. Storage compartment lid
  12. Upper sealing ring
  13. Press seal
    Figure B:
  14. button (switch appliance on/off) with control lamp (green)
  15. button (start “Sealing” function) with control lamp (red)
  16. button (start “Vacuum sealing” function) with control lamp (red)
  17. button (activate/deactivate additional function “Wet”) with control lamp (green)
  18. button (activate/deactivate additional function “Soft”) with control lamp (green)
  19. button (start/cancel “External vacuuming” function) with control lamp (green)
  20. button (start “Marinate” function) with control lamp (green)
  21. button (cancel function/process) with control lamp (green)
    Figure C:
  22. Vacuum hose
  23. Adapter A
  24. Adapter B
  25. Adapter C

Technical specifications

  • Operating voltage 220–240 V ∼ (AC), 50/60 Hz
  • Power consumption 160 W
  • Protection class II / (double insulation)
  • All parts of this appliance that come into contact with food are food-safe.

Safety information

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

  • Before use, check the appliance for visible external damage. Never operate an appliance that is damaged.
  • To avoid potential risks, damaged mains cables should be replaced by the manufacturer, their customer service department or a similarly qualified person.
  • Never use an appliance with a faulty power cable.
  • Do not use extension cables or power socket strips that do not meet the required safety standards.
  • Never open the appliance housing!
  • Pull the plug from the socket before starting to clean the appliance.
  • Ensure that no moisture can penetrate the appliance during cleaning.

RISK OF INJURY!

  • All repairs must be carried out by authorized specialist companies or by the Customer Service department. Improper repairs may result in a risk of injury to the user or damage to the appliance. It will also invalidate any warranty claims.
  • The mains power socket must be easily accessible so that the power cable can be easily disconnected in the event of an emergency.
  • Cleaning and user maintenance tasks may not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.
  • This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years and above and by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, provided that they are under supervision or have been told how to use the appliance safely and are aware of the potential risks.
  • Do not allow children to play with the appliance!
  • Children must be supervised to make sure that they do not play with the appliance.
  • Do not leave the appliance unsupervised when it is ready for use. To prevent it from being switched on accidentally, always unplug the appliance after use or during breaks.

CAUTION – PROPERTY DAMAGE!

  • Do not use an external timer switch or a separate remote control system to operate the appliance.

NOTE

  • No user action is required to switch the product between 50 and 60 Hz. The product switches automatically to either 50 or 60 Hz.

Setting up and connecting

Requirements for the set-up location

For safe and trouble-free operation of the appliance, the set-up location must fulfil the following requirements:

  • When setting up the appliance, place it on a firm, flat and horizontal surface.
  • Do not operate the appliance in a hot, wet or extremely damp environment or in the vicinity of flammable materials.
  • The mains power socket must be easily accessible so that the power cable can be easily disconnected in the event of an emergency.

Switching the appliance on/off

CAUTION – PROPERTY DAMAGE

  • Before you plug in the appliance, compare the connection data (voltage and frequency) on the rating plate with that of your main power network. This data must match to prevent damage to the appliance.
  • Ensure that the power cable is undamaged and is not routed over hot surfaces and/or sharp edges.
  • Do not leave the mains cable hanging over any edges (tripping hazard).
  • Insert the plug into the mains power socket.
  • Press the button r to switch on the appliance. The control lamp r lights up.
  • Press the button r again to switch off the appliance. The control lamp r switches off.
  • Pull the plug from the socket if you do not plan to use the appliance for an extended period and before cleaning it.

Functions

Tips
The following table offers some useful information on the optimal preparation and processing of various foods.

* For example, this applies to all types of cabbage (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, etc.), asparagus, sugar snap peas, beans, romanesco, and Pak Choy.

Sealing a tubular film

NOTES ON THE FILM

  •  The film width may not exceed 30 cm. Otherwise it cannot be sealed correctly.
  •  Use only nylon PA/PE films with a structure (dots or grooves) on one side and a thickness of approx. 0.17–0.29 mm (170–290 μ) in this appliance. Otherwise, the seal will not be tight and the appliance may be damaged. You can recognize films of this type from the information on the packaging. The quality of the seal will vary depending on the type and thickness of the film.
  • The supplied film is suitable for temperatures between -20°C and 110°C.
  • The supplied foil is BPA-free and microwaveable. However, never heat completely sealed bags in the microwave. The bag could burst! One side of the bag must be open. Heat the bags for no more than 3 minutes at a maximum temperature of 70°C.
  1. Using scissors, cut the required length for your bag from the tubular film. Cut as straight as possible or proceed as follows to use the film cutter integrated in the lid of the storage compartment q:
    • Push the film A to the right or left of the edge.
    • Open the lid of the storage compartment q and pull out as much tubular film as you need. Please note that when the bag is filled, at least 6 cm must remain free from the sealing edge.
    • Close the lid q again so that the tubular fi lm is clamped in place.
    • Press the fi lm cutter A down lightly and pull it from one side to the other over the tubular fi lm to cut it off.
  2. Open appliance lid 1 by pressing the lid release 8 and flipping the lid 1 upwards.
  3. Lay the open end of the bag as far into the appliance so that the opening of the bag is located centrally under the lower seal ring 3. The bag should be inserted no further than the rear limiters 6 and must lie between the front limiters 7. If the bag is lying over one or both limits 6/7, it cannot be sealed correctly:
  4. Close the appliance lid 1. The press seal e presses the bag onto the sealing wires 4, to create a smooth seam. Ensure that both corners of the appliance lid 1 click into place. If necessary, press them down once again on the markings so that the appliance lid 1 click into place and locks shut.
  5. Press the button t. The control lamps t/a light up. As soon as the sealing process is completed, the control lamps t/a switch off.
    NOTE
    • You can stop the vacuum sealing process at any time by pressing the button a. The control lamps t/a will then switch off . Press the t again to resume the sealing process.
    • Remove the plug from the mains power socket immediately. Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Contact the Customer Service department.
  6. Open appliance lid 1 by pressing the lid release 8 and flipping lid 1 upwards. Remove the bag. It is now sealed at one end.
  7. Fill the bag. You must leave at least 6 cm of the bag free up to the edge to be sealed.
    CAUTION – PROPERTY DAMAGE
    Fill the bag so that no food scraps or liquids can leak out during sealing and get into the appliance.
  8. If you do not want to vacuum the air out of the bag, seal the other, open side now.
    NOTE
    Wait a few seconds to allow the appliance to cool down before sealing the next bag.
    During this cool-down phase, you cannot start the “Sealing” function.

Vacuum sealing

Vacuuming the tube film

You can also suck the air out of the bag (vacuuming) during sealing:

NOTE
If you want to vacuum seal bags with liquid contents only, freeze the liquid briefly so that it does not get sucked into the appliance during vacuuming. If small quantities of liquid or food nonetheless get sucked up, they will be deposited in the drip tray 9 which is located within the lower sealing ring 3.

  1. Lay the open end of the bag as far into the appliance so that the opening of the bag is located centrally under the lower seal ring 3. The bag should be inserted no further than the rear limiters 6 and must lie between the front limiters 7. Otherwise, the vacuuming and sealing will not function correctly:
  2. Close the appliance lid 1. Ensure that both corners of the appliance lid 1 click into place. If necessary, press them down once again on the markings so that the appliance lid 1 clicks into place and locks shut.
    NOTE
    • Make sure that neither the upper w nor the lower sealing ring 3 is damaged. Otherwise, the appliance cannot suck the air out of the bag.
    • If either one of the sealing rings 3/w is damaged, then simply pull it out of the groove and press the replacement sealing ring into the groove.
  3. If necessary, select the appropriate additional function for your food. Otherwise, you can skip this step and move on to point 4):
    • Press the button u if you want to vacuum particularly moist or juicy food, such as freshly marinated meat or cut fruit.
      Moisture between the film and the seam can lead to defective seals. When this function is activated, the sealing time is increased so that the
      seal is more stable. If the additional function “Wet” is activated, the corresponding control lamp u lights up.
    • Press the button i if you want to vacuum seal pressure-sensitive foods such as cakes or berries. When the additional function “Soft” is
      activated, the suction pressure is slightly reduced and the food is not squeezed as much. If the additional function “Soft” is activated, the corresponding control lamp i lights up.
      NOTE
      If you want to vacuum seal moist and pressure-sensitive food, you can also activate both additional functions simultaneously.
  4. Press the button z. The control lamps z/a light up and the appliance sucks the air out of the bag. As soon as all the air is sucked out, the control
    lamp t also lights up. The appliance now seals the bag. As soon as theM sealing process is completed, the control lamps t/z/a switch off.
    NOTE
    You can stop the vacuuming process at any time by pressing the button a. The control lamps z/a will then switch off. Press the button z again to resume vacuuming. If the appliance has already switched to the sealing process and the control lamp t is lit, the process can also be stopped with the button a. The control lamps t/z/a will then switch off. Press the button t again to resume the sealing process.
  5. Open appliance lid 1 by pressing the lid release 8 and flipping lid 1 upwards.Remove the vacuum-sealed bag.
    NOTE
    Once you have sealed 5 bags in a row, allow the appliance to cool down for about 1 minute. During this cool-down phase, it is possible that the
    appliance cannot be started. After the cool-down phase, you can use the appliance as normal (even if a whole minute has not yet elapsed).
    This does not apply, if the additional function “Wet” is activated. Due to the longer sealing process, a cooling phase of approx. 45 seconds ecessary after each pass.

TIP – “SOUS-VIDE COOKING”

As the supplied film is suitable for temperatures between -20°C and 110°C, it can be used for sous-vide cooking (vacuum cooking).
“Sous-vide” is French and means “under vacuum”. In vacuum cooking, the food (usually fish or meat, but vegetables can also be used) is vacuum-sealed in a bag and then cooked in water or steam cooked at a relatively low temperature (50°C to 90°C). The advantage of this is that volatile flavors and aromas are not lost during cooking. The food does not dry out and the vitamins and flavors are preserved. Herbs or spices that are vacuum-sealed in the bag with the food give off a more intense flavor.

Vacuuming containers and resealable bags

NOTE

  • If you want to vacuum seal containers or bags with liquid contents only, freeze the liquid briefly so that it does not get sucked into the appliance
    during vacuuming. If small quantities of liquid or food nonetheless get sucked up, they will be deposited in the small drip tray 9 that is located within the lower sealing ring 3.
  • You can stop the vacuuming process at any time by pressing the button a. The control lamp o/a will switch off. Press the button o again to resume vacuuming.

You can vacuum seal containers and resealable bags using the vacuum hoses s and appropriate adapters d/f/g supplied with the appliance. With some bags or containers by various manufacturers, it is possible that no adapter d/f/g is required and you can push the black coupling piece on the vacuum hose s directly into the bag/container. Experiment to find out which adapter d/f/g creates the best seal or whether you even need an adapter d/f/g at all.

NOTE

  • You can order suitable bags and containers separately. Please refer to section “Ordering spare parts and accessories”.
  • The vacuum hoses s and adapters d/f/g are also compatible with bags and containers made by other manufacturers.

Adapters e.g. suitable for

  • Adapter A d: FoodSaver* lunch boxes, Ernesto, various bags with a valve
  • Adapter B f: FoodSaver food storage boxes, Ernesto, various bags with a valve
  • Adapter C g CASO**, FoodSaver storage containers

FoodSaver is a registered trademark of Sunbeam Products, Inc.
CASO is a registered trademark of Caso Holding GmbH.

Vacuuming sealing bags

  1. Connect the vacuum hoses onto the suction fitting 2 of the appliance.
  2. Select the appropriate adapter A/B d/f for the bag you want to vacuum seal and attach it to the vacuum hose s.
  3. Close the appliance lid 1. Ensure that both corners of the appliance lid 1 click into place. If necessary, press them down once again on the markings so that the appliance lid 1 click into place and locks shut.
  4. Close the bag you want to vacuum seal carefully. Vacuum sealing only works properly if the bag is completely closed off. Position the bag so that
    the extraction opening of the bag is lying on a smooth surface.
  5. Press the adapters A/B d/f firmly onto the extraction opening on the bag.
  6. Press the button o. The control lamps o/a light up and the appliance sucks the air out of the bag. As soon as all the air is sucked out, the control lamps o/a switch off.
  7. You can now remove the adapter A/B d/f from the bag.

Vacuum sealing containers

  1. Connect the vacuum hoses onto the suction fitting 2 of the appliance.
  2. Select the appropriate adapter d/f/g for the container you want to vacuum seal and attach it to the vacuum hose s.
  3. Close the appliance lid 1. Ensure that both corners of the appliance lid 1 click into place. If necessary, press them down once again on the markings so that the appliance lid 1 clicks into place and locks shut.
  4. Connect the adapter d/f/g to the appropriate fitting on the container. Please refer to the instruction manual of the container for further information.
  5. Press the button o. The control lamps o/a light up and the appliance sucks the air out of the container. As soon as all the air is sucked out, the control lamps o/a switch off.
  6. You can now remove the adapter d/f/g from the container and the appliance.

Marinate function
You can use the marinate function if you want to marinate food such as meat. The alternating vacuuming and pausing/aerating allows the marinade to penetrate the pores much more quickly and the marinating process is accelerated.
The process takes around 15 minutes. You will need a suitable vacuum container (e.g. from FoodSaver*) specially designed for marinating. They are characterized by a special valve that makes ventilation possible between the vacuuming phases.

  1. Connect the vacuum hoses onto the suction fitting 2 of the appliance.
  2. If necessary for the container being used, connect the adapter g to the vacuum hose s.
  3. Close the appliance lid 1. Ensure that both corners of the appliance lid 1 click into place. If necessary, press them down once again on the markings and so that the appliance lid 1 click into place and locks shut.
  4. Connect the adapter g or, if no adapter is required, the black coupling piece on the vacuum hose s to the appropriate fitting on the container. Please refer to the instruction manual of the container for further information.
  5. Press the button p. The control lamps o/a light up and the appliance starts the marinating program with vacuuming. The appliance now alternates between vacuuming (control lamp plights up) and ventilating (control lamp flashes) for approx. 15 minutes. Once the program is finished, the control lamps p/a switch off.
  6. You can now remove the adapter g/the vacuum hose s from the container and the appliance.

Cleaning

DANGER
Risk of fatal injury from electrocution!

  • Pull the plug from the socket before starting to clean the appliance.
  • Ensure that no moisture can penetrate the appliance during cleaning.

CAUTION – PROPERTY DAMAGE
Possible damage to the appliance

  • Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents, as they may corrode the surface of the housing.
  • Do not use any hard or sharp objects to remove any adhesive from the sealing wires 4. Otherwise, the sealing wires 4 or the insulation could
    be damaged.
  • Wipe down the outer surfaces with a damp cloth. If necessary, apply a mild detergent to the cloth. Afterwards, wipe the appliance with a cloth moistened only with water to remove any detergent residues.
  • Wipe off the upper w and the lower sealing rings 3 as well as the press seal e with a damp cloth.
  • Wipe the vacuum hoses s as well as the adapter d/f/g with a damp cloth. If there is heavy soiling, you can also clean these parts in hot water
    with a little detergent.
  • Rinse and clean the drip tray 9 in warm water with a little detergent.

NOTE

  • You can clean the drip tray 9 in the dishwasher, if necessary.
    Make sure that the part does not get jammed in the dishwasher.
    Use the upper basket of the dishwasher if possible.
  • Ensure that the appliance and all parts are completely dry before reusing or storing them.

Storage

CAUTION
Possible damage to the appliance
Do not click lid 1 into place when you are storing the appliance! When the appliance lid 1 is clicked into place, it exerts continuous pressure
on the upper w and lower sealing rings 3 as well as the press seale. This can negatively affect their function.

  1. You can store the accessories in the storage compartment directly on the appliance. To do this, open the lid of the storage compartment q:
    • Clamp the two vacuum hoses s into the clamps in the lid of the storage compartment q.
    • Put the adapters A d, Bf and C g into the slots.
    • You can slide the replacement seal into the fi lm roll. This way it is also ready at hand.
  2. Push the mains cable into the cable storage compartment 5 on the underside of the appliance.
  3. Store the appliance in a clean, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Disposal

  • Never dispose of the appliance in your normal domestic waste.
    This product is subject to the provisions of the European Directive 2012/19/EU (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
  • Dispose of the appliance via an approved disposal company or your municipal waste facility. Please comply with all applicable regulations. In case of doubt, please contact your waste disposal center.
  • Your local community or municipal authorities can provide information on how to dispose of the worn-out product.
  • The product is recyclable, subject to extended producer responsibility and is collected separately.
  • Returning the packaging to the material cycle conserves raw materials and reduces the amount of waste that is generated. Dispose of packaging materials that are no longer needed in accordance with applicable local regulations.
  • Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
  • Note the labelling on the packaging and separate the packaging material components for disposal if necessary. The packaging material is labelled with abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with the following meanings: 1–7: plastics, 20–22: paper and cardboard, 80–98: composites.

Service
Service Great Britain
Tel.: 0800 404 7657
E-Mail: [email protected]

Importer
Please note that the following address is not the service address. Please use the
service address provided in the operating instructions.
KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21
44867 BOCHUM
GERMANY
www.kompernass.com

Ordering replacement parts

You can order replacement parts for this product on the Internet at www.kompernass.com.

NOTE

  • If you have problems with your online order, contact our service center by phone or e-mail.
  • Please always quote the article number (e.g. IAN 123456_7890) when ordering. You can find it on the title page of these operating instructions.
  • Please note that online ordering of replacement parts is not possible for all countries.