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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Carefully wash your hands before performing the cleaning of the device.
N.B.: before performing the cleaning procedures, make sure that the plug has been
disconnected from the power supply outlet.
Before and after the use, clean the device with a dry or lightly wet cloth paying attention not to let
liquids penetrate within the device. It is important to remove any nylon residuals (bag) from the
sealing strip using a soft cloth, after each use, paying attention not to damage it.
Clean the sealing strip only when it has cooled down.
This unit contains precision components.
Therefore, avoid to let the device undergo extreme temperature variations, humidity, bumps, dust
and direct sunlight. Do not let the unit fall or being hit.
For the cleaning, never use chemical or abrasive products.
The following spare part is available from your reseller: seals and sealing gasket: code AHI006.
Do not store the device with the cover hooked to the locking levers in order to avoid
deforming the sealing strip and gaskets.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Rated voltage: 220 - 240V ~ 50Hz 120W
Air flow rate to the compressor: about 9 l/min.
Size: 370 (L) x 144 (P) x 75 (H) mm
Weight: about 1.5 kg
MAX. bag width: 300 mm
MAX vacuum level in the compressor: -750 mb
Device complying with the specific provisions of electric safety and electromagnetic compatibility
The supplied bags are food grade
This product is meant for domestic use.
The conformity, certified by the CE-marking on the device, refers to the EEC Directive
2004/108 on electromagnetic compatibility and to the EEC Directive 2006/95 on electric
material destined to be used within given voltage limits.
This product is an electronic device that was tested to assure, according to the current technical
knowledge, that it does not interfere with other nearby located equipment (electromagnetic compatibility)
and that it is safe if used according to the advices given in the instructions for use. In case of operation
anomalies, do not keep using the device and, if necessary, refer to the manufacturer directly.
DISPOSAL PROCEDURE (Dir. 2012/19/Eu-WEEE)
The symbol on the bottom of the device indicates the separated collection of electric and
electronic equipment.
At the end of life of the device, do not dispose it as mixed solid municipal waste, but dispose
VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE
it referring to a specific collection centre located in your area or returning it to the distributor, when
buying a new device of the same type to be used with the same functions.
If the appliance to be disposed of is less than 25 cm, it can be returned to a retail location that is over
400 m² without having to purchase a new, similar device.
This procedure of separated collection of electric and electronic devices is carried out forecasting a
European environmental policy aiming at safeguarding, protecting and improving environment quality,
as well as avoiding potential effects on human health due to the presence of hazardous substances
in such equipment or to an improper use of the same or of parts of the same.
Caution! The wrong disposal of electric and electronic equipment may involve sanctions.
WARRANTY
This equipment is covered by a 2-year warranty starting from the purchase date, which has to be
proven by means of the stamp or signature of the dealer and by the fiscal payment receipt
that shall be kept enclosed to this document. This warranty period complies with the laws in
force and applies only in case the consumer is an individual.
Laica products are designed for domestic use only; therefore, their use for commercial purposes is
forbidden.
The warranty covers only production defects and does not apply, if the damage is caused by accidental
events, misuse, negligence or improper use of the product.
Use the supplied accessories only; the use of other accessories invalidate the warranty cover.
Do not open the equipment for any reason whatsoever; the opening or the tampering of the equipment,
definitely invalidate the warranty. Warranty does not apply to parts subject to tear and wear along the
use, as well as to batteries, when they are included. Warranty decays after 2 years from the purchase
date.
In this case, technical service interventions will be carried out against payment. Information on
technical service interventions, under warranty terms or against payment, may be requested by writing
at info@laica.com. Repair or replacement of products covered by the warranty terms are free of charge.
In case of faults, refer to the dealer; DO NOT send anything directly to LAICA.
All interventions covered by warranty (including product replacement or the replacement of any of
its parts) shall not be meant to extend the duration of the original warranty period of the replaced
product.
The manufacturer cannot be made liable for any damages that may be caused, directly or indirectly,
to people, things and pets resulting from the inobservance of the provisions contained in the suitable
user manual, especially with reference to the instructions related to installation, use and maintenance
of the equipment.
Being constantly involved in improving its own products, Laica reserves the right to modify its
product, totally or partially, with reference to any production need, without that this involves any
responsibility whatsoever by Laica or its dealers.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEMS
The device does not work
• Check that the plug is well inserted into the power supply outlet.
• Verify whether the warning light is switched on.
• The thermal protection has tripped: let the device cool down for at least 30 minutes and switch it on again.
The device does not create
• The bag could have been pierced.
the complete vacuum in the
Try to replace it with a new one.
bag
• Verify the correct position of the bag within the suction chamber.
• The sealing strip could have been overheated: this occurs when many sealing procedures are performed consecutively at very
short intervals; await some minutes to let the sealing strip cool down. Between one sealing and the following, we suggest to
await at least 60 seconds.
The bag does not keep the
• Check that the bag is not pierced. Protect any pointed edge with pieces of paper serviettes.
vacuum condition after it has
been sealed
• Check that along the sealing there are not impurities: crumbs, fat, etc. Re-open the bag and try again to perform the sealing.
The bag melts and is not
• Make sure that the inner part of the bag is clean and that it is well stretched.
sealed in the right way
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