Hamilton Beach HVC254 User manual

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VACUUM SEALER

Operation Manual

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READ BEFORE USE.

LIRE AVANT UTILISATION.

LEA ANTES DE USAR.

Le invitamos a leer cuidadosamente este

instructivo antes de usar su aparato.

HVC254 – 10" Chamber Vacuum Sealer

HVC305 – 12" Chamber Vacuum Sealer

Good Thinking®

For more visit www.hamiltonbeachcommercial.com

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FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY

1. Read all instructions.

2. This appliance is not intended for use by

persons with reduced physical, sensory, or

mental capabilities, or lack of experience

and knowledge, unless they are closely

supervised and instructed concerning use

of the appliance by a person responsible for

their safety.

3. This appliance is not to be used by children.

Close supervision is necessary when any

appliance is used near children. Children

should be supervised to ensure that they do

not play with the appliance.

4. Never let the vacuum sealer run unattended.

Disconnect the vacuum sealer from the

power source before leaving the work area.

5. To protect against risk of electric shock, do

not immerse cord, plug, or vacuum sealer in

water or other liquid.

6. To reduce the risk of electric shock and

injury to persons, disconnect from power

supply when not in use, before cleaning and

before servicing.

7. To provide continued protection against

risk, do not operate any appliance with a

damaged supply cord or plug, or after the

appliance malfunctions or has been dropped

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING – When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should

always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons,

including the following:

or damaged in any manner. Supply cord

replacement and repairs must be conducted

by the manufacturer, its service agent, or

similarly qualified persons in order to avoid

a hazard. Call the provided customer service

number for information on examination,

repair, or adjustment.

8. The use of accessory attachments not

recommended by the appliance manufacturer

may cause injuries.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or

counter, or touch hot surfaces, including

stove.

11. Do not disassemble this appliance beyond

instructions provided. Doing so may result in

personal injury.

12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric

burner, or in a heated oven.

13. Do not use for other than intended purpose.

14. This appliance is designed for a maximum

vacuum ON time of 60 seconds and a

minimum OFF time of 10 seconds between

cycles. Stop the appliance and allow it to cool

to ambient temperature if the appliance has

been in use for 60 minutes.

15. This appliance is for commercial use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Vacuum Sealer Safety

wWARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded outlet.

Do not remove ground.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Disconnect power before cleaning,

assembling, or disassembling.

Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death, re, or electrical shock.

IMPORTANT: This operation manual should be reviewed with all equipment operators as part of your

operator training program.

wWARNING

Burn Hazard

Seal bar is hot. Avoid touching it.

Allow unit to cool 10 seconds before making or

vacuum-sealing another bag.

Never open the lid during use.

Parts and Features

Lid

Seals chamber

during vacuum

process.

Vacuum Chamber

Contents are placed into

chamber with opening of

vacuum-sealing pouch

positioned over seal bar.

Seal Bar

Seals vacuum-

sealing pouch.

Control Panel

Selects and programs

functions.

Seal Pad

Creates counterpressure

on sealing bar.

Lid Retainer

Holds lid

closed when

unit is not

in use.

8.8

Lid Gasket

OIL LEVEL

Circuit Breaker

OIL LEVEL

Technical Services

For assistance or replacement parts, call or e-mail

Technical Services:

866-285-1087 or

910-693-4277

[email protected]

www.hamiltonbeachcommercial.com

Oil Drain

OIL INDICATOR

Indicates the level of oil in pump.

Level must be between the middle

holes as indicated.

BACK OF UNIT

Oil Fill Cap

Open to fill with oil.

ADDITIONAL PARTS

• Filler Plate

• Oil (Lubriplate Vacuum

Pump Oil Light - L0944

recommended)

• Plastic Bottle With Spout

• Phillips-Head Screwdriver

• Wrench

• Heater Tape

• Extra Heater

Cord Inlet

Control Panel

ON (I)/OFF ( )

Turns the unit

on and off.

FUNCTION SELECT

Selects vacuum or

seal modes.

DISPLAY

Shows active

function during

program cycle or

set value when

idle. Counts

down time

remaining for

each step in the

process.

VACUUM INDICATOR

Indicates vacuum mode

is selected or activated.

SEAL INDICATOR

Indicates sealing

mode is selected or

activated.

+/STOP VAC

During cycle, stops

vacuum process

and continues to

sealing process.

Increases

time when

programming.

–/STOP

During cycle,

interrupts

process and ends

cycle. Decreases

time when

programming.

PROGRAM SELECT/

OIL PREHEAT

FUNCTION

Enters program

switching mode.

When pressed for

more than 3 seconds,

initiates preheating

function.

VACUUM GAUGE

Indicates the vacuum

pressure in the

vacuumed space.

8.8

Setup

Space Requirements

Unit must be placed on flat, sturdy (minimum 100 lb. capacity), and level surface with about 5"–7" in

clearance for side vents.

Before First Use

NOTE: This unit was shipped without oil. See “How to Add Oil” for instructions.

Do not operate without oil or with low oil since this will damage the pump.

How to Add Oil

1. Unplug from outlet and from cord inlet.

2. Fill enclosed oil bottle with oil. Cut tip of spout.

3. Remove back panel of unit by removing four screws with the screwdriver.

4. Remove oil fill cap by twisting counterclockwise.

5. Insert spout of bottle into hole and empty bottle until level is between guides

as shown.

6. Replace oil cap and back panel.

OIL LEVEL

Oil Fill Capacity

Model (fl. oz.) (ml)

HVC254 7.8 230

HVC305 11.2 330

Oil Preheating Program

The machine has a preprogrammed function that heats up and conditions the oil in the pump to ensure

maximum performance and durability. It heats up the oil and separates impurities from the oil, prolonging

the life of the pump. It is recommended to run this procedure if the unit has not been used for a while

(24-plus hours). The procedure takes 15 minutes to run.

1. Plug into outlet.

2. Press ON (I)/OFF ( ) button. The unit will be in standby mode and display will show “oo.”

3. Press and hold PROGRAM SELECT button for 3 seconds until display shows “C.”

4. Close lid.

5. Unit will run 15 consecutive 1-minute cycles. Display will count down number of cycles until cycles are

completed. When completed, lid will open and display will return to standby mode, indicating it’s ready

for use.

Operation

1. Plug into outlet.

2. Press ON (I)/OFF ( ) button to turn on unit.

3. If unit has not been used in the last 24 hours, run preheating program (see above).

4. Place food in a vacuum-sealing pouch. Place pouch into chamber with open end positioned over

sealing bar.

NOTES:

• If the contents are small, use insert plates to minimize space in chamber. This will reduce cycle time.

• The pouch should not extend outside chamber and should be placed over sealing bar, free of folds.

• Multiple pouches can be placed over sealing bar if sealing bar is longer than pouch openings. Do not

overlap pouches.

5. Set the program and seal times (see page 7).

6. Close lid. Do not use lid retainer. Cycle begins automatically.

7. Lid opens automatically when cycle is complete.

8. Remove contents and wait 10 seconds before beginning another cycle.

NOTES:

• To stop vacuum process manually and move to sealing step, press +/STOP VAC button.

• To stop and cancel the cycle, press the –/STOP button.

Program Selection

1. Press PROGRAM SELECT button. Display will show current program selected.

2. Press +/STOP VAC button or –/STOP button to select desired program.

3. Press PROGRAM SELECT button. “oo” will show on display.

How to Seal Food With Liquids

1. Cool foods before placing in vacuum-sealing pouch. Hot foods rapidly reach their boiling point which

may result in an insufficient seal and shorten the life of the pump.

NOTE: Hot foods create condensation, which may damage pump.

2. Monitor vacuum process through clear lid.

3. When you see a bubble appear in the vacuum-sealing pouch, press the +/STOP VAC button to stop

the vacuum process and begin the seal process.

Changing Preset Vacuum and Sealing Times

Factory Default for All 10 Programs (P0 to P9)

Vacuum time: 30 seconds. Can be adjusted from 10 to 60 seconds.

Seal time: 2 seconds. Can be adjusted from 0.0 to 3.0 seconds.

Changing Vacuum and Seal Time

1. Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to select VACUUM. The VACUUM INDICATOR will

illuminate.

2. The unit will display vacuum time. Press the +/STOP VAC button to increase time and the

–/STOP button to decrease time.

3. Press FUNCTION SELECT button to select SEAL. The SEAL INDICATOR will illuminate.

4. The unit will display sealing time. Press +/STOP VAC button to increase time and

–/STOP button to decrease time.

5. Press FUNCTION SELECT button to complete programming. Display will return to standby mode.

Programming and Storing

1. In standby mode, unit will show “oo.”

2. Press PROGRAM SELECT button. Unit will show current program number “PX” (X can be any

number from 0 to 9).

3. Press +/STOP VAC button to increase program number and –/STOP button to decrease program

number.

4. Press the FUNCTION SELECT button. “oo” will show on display.

5. Press FUNCTION SELECT button. VACUUM INDICATOR will illuminate to show selected

vacuum time.

6. Press +/STOP VAC button or –/STOP button to change vacuum time.

7. Press FUNCTION SELECT button. SEAL INDICATOR will illuminate to show selected seal

time.

8. Press +/STOP VAC button or –/STOP button to change seal time.

9. Press FUNCTION SELECT button to save new parameters.

Cooling Time (F.1)

Your vacuum-sealing machine is equipped with a COOLING TIME feature that allows for sealing bar to

cool off while setting a secure seal on the vacuum-seal pouch. It can be adjusted from factory setting of

3.0 seconds up to 9.9 seconds, allowing enough time to set seal in thicker pouches.

Soft Air (F.2)

Your vacuum-sealing machine is equipped with a SOFT AIR feature that allows for entry of air back into

chamber at a slow rate to help prevent damage to pouches. Time can be adjusted from factory setting of

2.0 seconds up to 9.9 seconds.

Change the Soft Air and Cooling Times

Changing Cooling Time

1. In standby mode, display will show “oo.” Press and hold FUNCTION SELECT button for

3 seconds until “F.1” appears on the display.

2. Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to view the set time.

3. Press the +/STOP VAC and –/STOP buttons to adjust desired time.

4. Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to confirm time. Display will show “F.1” again.

5. Press and hold FUNCTION SELECT button for 3 seconds to save cooling time.

6. Unit will return to standby mode and display will show “oo.”

Changing Soft Air

1. In standby mode, display will show “oo.” Press and hold FUNCTION SELECT button for 3 seconds

until “F.1” appears on the display.

2. Press the +/STOP VAC button to select “F.2.”

3. Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to view the set time.

4. Press the +/STOP VAC and –/STOP buttons to adjust desired time.

5. Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to confirm time. Display will show “F.2” again.

6. Press and hold FUNCTION SELECT button for 3 seconds to save cooling time.

7. Unit will return to standby mode and display will show “oo.”

NOTE: Soft air and cooling times are applied to all programs. Regardless of which program is selected,

the soft air and cooling times are the same.

FEATURE CODE UNIT RANGE

Cooling Time F.1 Seconds 3.0–9.9

Soft Air Bleeding Time F.2 Seconds 2.0–9.9

Reset Functions to Factory Setting

In standby mode, display shows “oo.” Press and hold +/STOP VAC and –/STOP buttons at same

time for 5 seconds until display shows “a.1.” All parameters will be reset to the factory setting.

PROGRAM

NUMBER VACUUMING

TIME HEAT SEALING

TIME SOFT AIR

TIME COOLING

TIME

0 30 2.0 2.0 3.0

1 30 2.0 2.0 3.0

2 30 2.0 2.0 3.0

3 30 2.0 2.0 3.0

4 30 2.0 2.0 3.0

5 30 2.0 2.0 3.0

6 30 2.0 2.0 3.0

7 30 2.0 2.0 3.0

8 30 2.0 2.0 3.0

9 30 2.0 2.0 3.0

Troubleshooting Guide

Control panel does not illuminate.

• Unit is not connected to an electrical outlet. Plug into outlet.

• Circuit breaker is tripped. Reset circuit breaker.

Unit is on but is not functioning once the lid is closed.

• Lid microswitch needs to be adjusted. Contact Technical Services.

• Pump is damaged. Contact Technical Services.

Lid does not open automatically.

• Gas spring is damaged. Contact Technical Services.

Display shows “F.1.”

• Lid microswitch needs adjusting. Contact Technical Services.

• Pump requires maintenance. Contact Technical Services.

Display shows “--.”

• Lid does not open correctly. Inspect lid.

Display shows “CO.”

• Unit needs a scheduled oil change. Contact Technical Services.

Final vacuum is insufﬁcient.

• Set vacuum time is too short. Extend vacuum time.

• There is not enough oil in the vacuum pump. Add oil or change oil.

• Extraction hole in back of chamber is partially covered by vacuum pouch during extraction. Place pouch

closer to the sealing bar.

• Lid gasket is worn down. Replace lid gasket.

• Oil is contaminated. Change oil.

• Oil exhaust filter is wet. Contact Technical Services.

Unit extracts air too slowly.

• Oil exhaust filter is wet. Contact Technical Services.

• Vacuum pump’s extraction filter is blocked. Contact Technical Services.

Vacuum pouch is sealed improperly.

• Vacuum pouch is being placed on sealing bar incorrectly. Place pouch neatly on the sealing bar ensuring

that the opening of the pouch is inside the chamber.

• Sealing time is either too short or too long. Adjust sealing time accordingly.

• Sealing pad beneath lid is worn or damaged. Replace seal pad.

• Sealing wire needs replacement. Replace sealing wire.

• Vacuum pouch opening is soiled. Clean pouch opening.

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