Buffalo CT014 User manual

Model • Modèle • Modell • Modello • Modelo • Malli:

CT014

Vacuum Pack

Machine

Instruction manual

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Safety Tips

• Position on a flat, stable surface.

• A service agent/qualified technician should carry out

installation and any repairs if required. Do not remove any

components on this product.

• Consult Local and National Standards to comply with the

following:

- Health and Safety at Work Legislation

- BS EN Codes of Practice

- Fire Precautions

- IEE Wiring Regulations

- Building Regulations

• DO NOT immerse the appliance in water.

• The sealing bar becomes hot during use. DO NOT touch the

sealing bar during or immediately after operation.

• Do not turn Off at the plug to halt operation; always use the

Cancel button.

• Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended

use.

• Only use bags recommended by the supplier/manufacturer

with the appliance.

• Always switch off and disconnect the power supply to the

appliance when not in use.

• Not suitable for outdoor use.

• Keep all packaging away from children. Dispose of the

packaging in accordance to the regulations of local authorities.

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an

BUFFALO agent or a recommended qualified technician in

order to avoid a hazard.

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• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,

or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they have been

given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the

appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play

with the appliance.

• Buffalo recommends that this appliance should be periodically

tested (at least annually) by a Competent Person. Testing

should include, but not be limited to: Visual Inspection,

Polarity Test, Insulation Continuity and Functional Testing.

Introduction

Please take a few moments to carefully read through this manual. Correct maintenance and operation of

this machine will provide the best possible performance from your BUFFALO product.

Pack Contents

The following is included:

• Buffalo Chamber Vacuum Pack Machine • Instruction manual

BUFFALO prides itself on quality and service, ensuring that at the time of packaging the contents are

supplied fully functional and free of damage.

Should you find any damage as a result of transit, please contact your BUFFALO dealer immediately.

Location of Controls

3 4

5 6 7 8 1 2 9

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1. Vacuum & Seal

Starts the automatic operation of vacuuming the bag and then automatically seals the bag when

vacuum is completed.

2. Seal

This button provides two functions:

• To seal the open end of a bag without vacuuming, i.e. to make a bag from a bag roll.

Note: The appliance will start vacuuming first for about 20 seconds to keep tightness of the

sealing bar before it actually seals the bags.

• During automatic “Vacuum and Seal” function press the “Seal” key to immediately start the bag

sealing process (to avoid crushing delicate items)

3. Vacuum Time Display

Shows the working time and progress of vacuuming

4. Seal Time Display

Shows the working time and progress of sealing

5. Set

To choose setting the vacuum time or sealing time

• Vacuum time range: 20-99 seconds

• Sealing time range: 3-9 seconds

6. +

To increase the vacuum time or sealing time

7. -

To increase the vacuum time or sealing time

8. Cancel

Stops the machine when in working mode

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9. Marinate

Work with vacuum function only for 99s and no seal

10. Pressure gauge

Displays vacuum pressure

11. Lid gasket

Keeps air away by forming vacuum chamber with gasket. Clean and dry or replace when dirty,

distorted or broken

12. Sealing strip

Place the bag to be sealed over this strip. Clean and dry or replace when dirty, distorted or broken

13. Sealing bar

Teflon-coated heating element which heats and seals the bag

14. Bag Fixer

Fix the bag when vacuum and sealing

15. Lid handle

Press down to lock the lid. Pull up to open the lid.

16. Power switch (I/O)

Turn on/off the appliance

17. Carrying handle

18. LED Indicator lights

Indicates the status of vacuum, seal, or marinate process

Operation

• Plug in the appliance and turn on Power Switch (I).

• The machine is now ready for use.

Tips for vacuuming/sealing

• Always expel extra air out of bags before closing the lid and starting the vacuum pump.

• Always place the open end of the bag flat and straight on the sealing bar. Do not overlap or wrinkle.

• Large and empty bag needs longer vacuum pumping time.

• Increase the vacuum pumping time for a tighter package.

• Fresh Fruit and vegetables are still alive and can breath, thus are not recommended to pack under

vacuum. Vacuum pressure will squeeze and harm them.

• For best marinating effects, repeat the vacuum pumping 2 or 3 times.

• Always check the melt sealing line to ensure it is clear, flat and evenly melted. Add one or two more

seconds if needed.

• Add one or two more seconds in winter time and cold days for better sealing result.

• Keep the open end of the bag clean and dry. Add two more seconds if the open end of the bag is

wet.

• The appliance reaches a very high vacuum pressure during automatic “Vacuum and Seal” process. To

avoid delicate contents are crushed by the high pressure, keep an eye on the vacuum gauge and if

needed press the “Seal” key to interrupt the process before the set time expires. In such case, the

appliance turns off the pumping and switches to sealing of the vacuum bag.

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Set vacuum/seal time

• Use the “Set” key to choose setting the vacuum time or sealing time. Use “+” or “-” to increase

or decrease the time setting. Choose suitable working time according to the food type, bag type,

ambient temperature, etc.

• All cooking times below are approximate and provided for reference only.

Applications Food/bag type Vacuum

time (S)

General applications Regular bag size, and all types of food and meat 60

Light packaging of soft and crushable

food

Bread, potato chips, Fruits, etc., in loose package 20-40

Regular size of bags All types of bags sized smaller than 22 x 30cm 40- 60

Large size of bags in bulky pack Bulky, large bags sized 30 x 33cm, fully filled 60-80

Tight packaging, liquid packaging Soups, sauces... 60-80

Extra tight vacuum packaging Marinating of food, extra tight vacuum packing 99

Applications Bag type / ambient condition Sealing

time (S)

Normal type Nylon vacuum

packaging bag

Nylon type bags, working in room temperature with

bags dry

Soft bags (not vacuum type bags) PE bags or OPP bags 3-4

Very thin vacuum bags, or wet soft

bags

Wet PE bags, or thin Nylon bags 4-6

Vacuum bags but in cold weather or

outdoor use condition

In windy, outdoor condition, or in a room with a

temperature below 12°C

6-7

Moist/wet bags, or in cold weather

condition

Wet bags or bags with moisture inside 7-8

Aluminium foil bags, or paper bags Aluminium foil bags, or paper bags 8-9

Making a bag from bag roll (Using the “Seal” Function)

1. Open the lid until it rests stably.

2. Pull out the bag roll and cut to the suitable length.

3. Place one end of the bag on the sealing bar, making sure to fix this end with the bag fixer.

4. Close the lid. Then set the sealing time.

5. Press the “Seal” key. The pump will work a few seconds. Then the seal time starts to count down

on the display until “0” is shown. Upon sealing completion, the “Seal” indicator light flashes a few

seconds then goes out.

6. Open the lid to remove the finished bag. The bag is now ready for vacuum packing.

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Vacuum Packing Food (Automatic Vacuum and Seal)

1. Open the lid.

2. Place the food inside the bag. Clean and straighten the open end of the bag, making sure of no dust,

wrinkle or ripples present. Allow minimum of 25-50mm of space at the top of bag to ensure a good

seal.

3. Place the open end of the bag on the sealing bar, making sure to fix this end with the bag fixer.

4. Close the lid. Then set the vacuum/seal time.

5. Press the “Vacuum&Seal” key. The appliance goes to vacuum cycle. When vacuuming, vacuum time

counts down on the display until “0” is shown.

• At anytime during vacuuming, pressing the “Seal” key will override timer and complete the vacuum

cycle.

6. After the vacuum cycle the machine automatically goes to sealing cycle. When sealing, seal time

counts down on the display until “0” is shown.

7. Upon sealing completion, “Vacuum&Seal” indicator light and “Seal” indicator light flash a few

seconds then go out.

8. Open the lid to remove the bag.

9. Check the vacuum and seal.

• Note: A good seal will look clear upon inspection. If the seal is spotty, incomplete, wrinkled, white or

milky, remove sealed portion and run vacuum and seal process again.

10. Press “Cancel” key to stop the machine at any time.

For best sealing result, let the appliance cool down for 1 minute before reuse.

Wipe out any excess liquid or food residue in the vacuum chamber after each

use.

Please store the vacuumed items properly. All perishable foods must be

refrigerated or frozen to prevent spoilage.

Using the “Marinate” function

1. Put the marinated items into a suitable container.

2. Open the lid and place the container inside the vacuum chamber. Then close the lid.

3. Press the “Marinate” key. The appliance starts to work with vacuum function only. Meanwhile,

vacuum time counts down on the display from 99s to 0. Upon the “Marinate” function completion,

the “Marinate” indicator light flashes a few seconds then goes out.

4. Repeat step 3 two more times.

5. Open the lid to remove the marinated items.

Note: To ensure there is no air leaking from the lid, always hold down the lid

tight on top of the chamber a few seconds when starting the machine.

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Cleaning, Care & Maintenance

Unplug the appliance and allow to cool before any cleaning and maintenance.

WARNING: Do not allow any water to spill into the appliance when cleaning.

• Use warm, soapy water and a damp cloth to clean the appliance.

• Dry thoroughly after cleaning.

• A BUFFALO dealer or qualified technician should carry out repairs if required.

• Store the unit in a dry and well-ventilated place, out of the reach of children.

To avoid illness, do not reuse bags having stored raw meats, raw fish or greasy

foods. Do not reuse bags that have been microwaved or boiled.

Troubleshooting

Fault Probable Cause Solution

The appliance is

not working

The unit is not switched on Check the unit is plugged in correctly and

switched on

Plug and lead are damaged Call BUFFALO agent or qualified Technician

Fuse in the plug has blown Replace the plug fuse

Power supply Check power supply

Internal wiring fault Call BUFFALO agent or qualified technician

Appliance does

not remove all

the air from the

bag

Bag not correctly positioned Open lid and reposition bag

Open end of bag is dirty Clean bag

Bag may be punctured Replace bag

Incorrect bags used Call Vacuum Pack machine supplier

Bags are not

sealing correctly

Moisture in bag under the sealing

bar

Ensure inside of the bag is dry and free from

moisture where it is to be sealed

Incorrect bags used Call Vacuum Pack machine supplier

End of bag not placed above sealing

bar

Move end of bag over sealing bar

Sealing Bar requires replacement Call BUFFALO agent or qualified technician

Bag is melted Sealing time too long Reset the sealing time

NOTE: Sealing bar / Lid gasket / sealing strip replacement is not covered under warranty.

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Technical Specifications

Model Voltage Power Current Vacuum Pressure

(Max.)

Dimensions

h x w x d mm

Weight

(kg)

CT014 220-240V

50Hz

350W 1.52A -0.95Bar 271 x 372 x 423 14.5

Electrical Wiring

This appliance is supplied with a 3 pin, BS1363 plug and lead, with a 3 amp fuse as standard.

The plug is to be connected to a suitable mains socket.

This appliance is wired as follows:

• Live wire (coloured brown) to terminal marked L

• Neutral wire (coloured blue) to terminal marked N

If in doubt consult a qualified electrician.

Electrical isolation points must be kept clear of any obstructions. In the event of any emergency

disconnection being required they must be readily accessible.

Compliance

The WEEE logo on this product or its documentation indicates that the product must

not be disposed of as household waste. To help prevent possible harm to human

health and/or the environment, the product must be disposed of in an approved and

environmentally safe recycling process. For further information on how to dispose of

this product correctly, contact the product supplier, or the local authority responsible for

waste disposal in your area.

BUFFALO parts have undergone strict product testing in order to comply with regulatory

standards and specifications set by international, independent, and federal authorities.

BUFFALO products have been approved to carry the following symbol:

mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BUFFALO.

Every effort is made to ensure all details are correct at the time of going to press, however, BUFFALO reserve the right to

change specifications without notice.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

• Conformiteitsverklaring • Déclaration de conformité • Konformitätserklärung • Dichiarazione di conformità •

• Declaración de conformidad • Declaração de conformidade

Equipment Type • Uitrustingstype • Type d'équipement •

Gerätetyp •

Tipo di apparecchiatura • Tipo de equipo • Tipo de equipamento

Chamber Vacuum Pack Machine

Model • Modèle • Modell • Modello • Modelo • Malli

CT014

Application of Council Directives(s)

Toepassing van Europese Richtlijn(en) • Application de la/des

directive(s) du Conseil • Anwendbare EU-Richtlinie(n) •

Applicazione delle Direttive • Aplicación de la(s) directiva(s) del

consejo • Aplicação de directiva(s) do Conselho

Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EC

EN 60335-1:2012 +A11:2014

EN 60335-2-45:2002 +A1:2008 +A2:2012

EN 62233:2008

Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive

2014/30/EU

EN 55014-1:2006 +A1:2009 +A2:2011

EN 55014-2:2015

EN 61000-3-3:2013

EN 61000-3-2:2014

Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive

(RoHS) 2015/863 amending Annex II to Directive

2011/65/EU

Producer Name • Naam fabrikant • Nom du producteur • Name

des Herstellers • Nome del produttore • Nombre del fabricante •

Nome do fabricante

Buffalo

Producer Address • Adres fabrikant • Adresse du producteur •

Anschrift des Herstellers • Indirizzo del produttore • Dirección del

fabricante • Endereço do fabricante

Fourth Way,

Avonmouth,

Bristol,

BS11 8TB

United Kingdom

42 North Point

Business Park

New Mallow Road

Cork

Ireland

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive(s) and Standard(s).

Ik, de ondergetekende, verklaar hierbij dat de hierboven gespecificeerde uitrusting goedgekeurd is volgens de bovenstaande

Richtlijn(en) en Standaard(en).

Je soussigné, confirme la conformité de l'équipement cité dans la présente à la / aux Directive(s) et Norme(s) ci-dessus

Ich, der/die Unterzeichnende, erkläre hiermit, dass das oben angegebene Gerät der/den oben angeführten Richtlinie(n) und Norm(en)

entspricht.

Il sottoscritto dichiara che l'apparecchiatura di sopra specificata è conforme alle Direttive e agli Standard sopra riportati.

El abajo firmante declara por la presente que el equipo arriba especificado está en conformidad con la(s) directiva(s) y estándar(es)

arriba mencionadas.

Eu, o abaixo-assinado, declaro que o equipamento anteriormente especificado está em conformidade com a(s) anterior(es) Directiva(s)

e Norma(s)

Date • Data • Date • Datum • Data • Fecha • Data

9th July 2019

Signature • Handtekening • Signature • Unterschrift

Firma • Firma • Assinatura

Full Name • Volledige naam • Nom et prénom • Vollständiger Name •

Nome completo • Nombre completo • Nome por extenso

Ashley Hooper

Position • Functie • Fonction • Position • Qualifica • Posición • Função

Technical & Quality Manager

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