Smaak HOOK User manual

HOOK

OWNER’S MANUAL

 
 
 
 
 

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Contents 
GENERAL............................................................................................................................... 5 
1. Revisions........................................................................................................................ 5 
2. Warnings ........................................................................................................................ 5 
3. Waste management ....................................................................................................... 6 
4. Authorized technician..................................................................................................... 6 
SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTALLATION................................................................................ 7 
1. Dimensions..................................................................................................................... 7 
2. Certifications................................................................................................................... 7 
3. Electrical specifications .................................................................................................. 7 
4. Specifications ................................................................................................................. 8 
5. Components identification .............................................................................................. 8 
6. Options........................................................................................................................... 9 
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................. 10
1. Optimal use .................................................................................................................. 10 
2. Working principles........................................................................................................ 10 
3. Product layout in the vacuum chamber ........................................................................ 11
3.1. Solids of minimal thickness.................................................................................... 11
3.2. Solids of medium thickness (from 1 to 3 in / 25 to 75 mm) .................................... 11 
3.3. Solids of higher thickness (from 3 to 6 in / 75 to 150 mm) ..................................... 11
3.4. Liquids or solids with liquids................................................................................... 12 
3.1. Gas injection nozzles............................................................................................. 12
4. Product particularities................................................................................................... 13
4.1. Suggestions........................................................................................................... 13
4.2. Packaging liquids................................................................................................... 13 
4.1. Products to avoid and products that require special treatment .............................. 14
5. Vacuum packing........................................................................................................... 15
5.1. Packing sequence.................................................................................................. 15
5.2. Basics .................................................................................................................... 16
5.3. Function mode....................................................................................................... 17
5.3.1. Program creation............................................................................................. 17
5.3.2. Program deletion............................................................................................. 17

 
 
 
 
 

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5.4. Programming mode ............................................................................................... 17
5.4.1. Program identification...................................................................................... 17 
5.4.2. Vacuum level by sensor .................................................................................. 18
5.4.3. Vacuum plus.................................................................................................... 19
5.4.1. Vacuum sensor controlled gas injection.......................................................... 19
5.4.2. Sealing time..................................................................................................... 19
5.5. Running a vacuum cycle........................................................................................ 20
5.6. Diagnostic menu.................................................................................................... 20
5.7. Menus structure..................................................................................................... 21 
5.7.1. Function mode................................................................................................. 21
5.7.2. Programming mode......................................................................................... 21
5.7.3. Diagnostic menu.............................................................................................. 21
6. Return to atmospheric pressure speed adjustment (soft air)........................................ 21
DAILY MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 23 
1. Cleaning....................................................................................................................... 23
2. Verifications.................................................................................................................. 23 
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................... 24 
MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................... 27
1. Maintenance schedule.................................................................................................. 27 
2. Vacuum pump .............................................................................................................. 28 
2.1. Parts identification.................................................................................................. 28 
2.2. Oil change.............................................................................................................. 28 
2.2.1. Draining the oil ................................................................................................ 28
2.2.2. Filling up the vacuum pump............................................................................. 29
2.3. Replacing the exhaust air filter............................................................................... 29
3. Seal bars ...................................................................................................................... 30
3.1. Parts identification.................................................................................................. 30 
3.2. Replacing the Teflon™ tape................................................................................... 31 
3.3. Replacing the elements ......................................................................................... 31
SALES CONDITIONS AND WARRANTY ............................................................................. 33
APPENDIX................................................................................................................................i
1. Electrical schematics........................................................................................................i
2. Pneumatical schematics..................................................................................................v

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8.3. Mechanical schematics ..................................................................................................vi

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1.GENERAL

1.1. Revisions

Revision

Date

Modifications

14-05-2020

Original manual

1.2. Warnings

This symbol points out important safety

instructions which, if not followed, could

endanger the personal safety and/or

property of yourself and others. Read and

follow all instructions in this manual before

attempting to operate your appliance.

Failure to comply with these instructions

may result in personal injury.

• Read, understand, and follow all

instructions in the manual and on the oven

before starting. Keep this manual in a safe

place for further and regular reference and

for ordering replacement parts.

•Only allow responsible individuals familiar

with the instructions to operate the

appliance. Be sure to know the controls

and how to stop the appliance quickly.

• Never put your hands near moving parts.

• Only allow qualified individuals to perform

maintenance of your appliance.

• Remove all obstacles, which may interfere

with the appliance functions.

• Clear the work area of any potential

source of danger such as electrical wires,

buckets, knives, etc.

• Make sure that everyone else is clear of

your work area before operating the

appliance.

• Do not sit or stand on the appliance.

• Always turn off the appliance after your

work is done. Never leave a running your

appliance unattended.

• Always disconnect the appliance before

attempting any maintenance.

• Do not wear loose-fitting clothes or jewelry

as they may get caught in moving parts of

the appliance.

• Always wear appropriate shoes, to prevent

injury.

• Work only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not operate this appliance while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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1.3. Waste management

• Use proper containers when draining the

oil. Do not use food or beverage

containers that may mislead someone into

drinking from them. Properly dispose of

the containers, or store them in a safe

place immediately after draining the oil.

• Prior to disposal, determine the proper

method to dispose of waste from your

local office of Environmental Protection

Agency. Recycling centers are established

to properly dispose of materials in an

environmentally safe fashion.

1.4. Authorized technician

WARNING

All installation and/or service on this appliance must be performed by qualified, certified,

licensed and/or authorized installations or technical service personnel. All electrical, gas and

plumbing connections must be made by authorized technicians and in compliance with all

electrical, gas, plumbing and safety requirements.

It is possible to obtain these services by contacting customer service, a sales representative or

a local service agency.

DEFINITIONS

QUALIFIED INSTALLATION PERSONNEL

Qualified installation personnel can be represented by an individual, a firm, a corporation or a

company which, either in person or through a representative, is involved and is responsible for:

1. The installation of electrical wiring from the electric meter, main control box or service outlet

to the electric appliance. The qualified installation technician must be experienced in such

work, be familiar with all required precautions, and have complied with all requirements of

state or local authorities having jurisdiction.

2. The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local

codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical code ANSI/NFPA 70, or

the Canadian Electrical code, CSA 22.1 No 109 or conform to UL STD 197.

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2.SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTALLATION

2.1. Dimensions

Hauteur

Depth

Width

Package (wood)

25" (635 mm)

32" (815 mm)

29" (740 mm)

Appliance

23" (585 mm)

23.7" (600 mm)

19.7" (500 mm)

Chamber height

6.8" (175 mm)

Distance between

seal bars

13.1" (335 mm)

Seal bars length

19.1" (485 mm)

2.2. Certifications

ETL listed C & US

Conforms to UL STD 73

Certified to CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 68

ETL Sanitation Listed

Conforms to NSF/ANSI STD 169

2.3. Electrical specifications

Voltage: 120 V / 1Φ / 60 Hz

Current: 15 A

Pump: 8 m³ / 0.35 kW

This appliance requires a dedicated power outlet and circuit. Usage of extension

cords are strongly not recommended and should be of gauge 10 AWG or larger

(Heavy Duty). Usage of an undersized extension cord can cause serious damage

to the vacuum pump of the appliance.

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2.4. Specifications

- Built in stainless steel with clear lid

- Pouch cut-off

- Soft-air that allow a slow return to atmospheric pressure

- 8m³ pump

- Microprocessor

- Precision vacuum sensor

- Shims to adjust product height

- Silencer that reduce noise when returning at atmospheric pressure

- Gas injection system (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) (20% Maximum oxygen)

2.5. Components identification

1- Clear lid

2- Stainless steel frame

3- Lid retention clip (Only used to keep the lid down when in storage, DO NOT USE

while the appliance is operating)

4- Seal bars (Lower seal bar not visible on the picture)

5- Lid seal

6- Removable shims for the product packaging

7- Microprocessor

8- Legs

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2.6. Options

1- Inclined shim HOOK FILLER: Allow to place the product in the optimal angle every

time, ideal for liquids.

Product code: SMAAK_HOOK_FILLER

2- HOOK CART: Allow you to easily carry your appliance around while offering a work

area at the ideal height.

Product code: SMAAK_HOOK_CART

3- HOOK MAINTENANCE KIT: Everything you need to perform preventive maintenance

on your appliance.

Product code: SMAAK_HOOK_MK

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