GAGGENAU GV451720 (01) PDF Document

The safety signal words used in the manual are:

WARNING: This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.

CAUTION: This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.

NOTICE: This indicates that damage to the appliance or property may occur as a result of non-compliance with this advisory.

Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips.

To ensure safe use of your GAGGENAU GV451720, please follow these precautions:

Intended Use:

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual.

• Never use the appliance for storage.

• This appliance is intended for normal family household use only. It is not approved for outdoor use.

Heat-Sealing Bar Safety:

• The heat-sealing bar becomes extremely hot. Never touch the hot heat-sealing bar.

• Keep children away from the appliance.

• Do not vacuum-seal any flammable liquids or store combustible materials inside the appliance, as the hot bar can ignite vapors.

Electrical Safety:

• Do not use steam cleaners or high-pressure cleaners on the appliance to avoid electric shock from moisture intrusion.

• Never let the power cord touch heat sources, sharp points, or edges.

• Do not kink, crush, or modify the power cord.

Glass Lid Safety:

• Small cracks in the glass lid can cause it to implode under vacuum pressure. If you see a crack, unplug the appliance and call Customer Service.

• During vacuuming, hard containers and non-deformable food must not touch the glass lid or protrude over a maximum height of 3¼” (80 mm) to prevent damage.

General Misuse:

• Do not insert any hoses connected to the appliance into any body cavities.

• Do not vacuum-seal any living animals.

• Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely supervised by an adult.

• Children and pets should not be left alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use.

• Never allow children to play with the appliance or in its vicinity.

• Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, sit, or hang on any part of the appliance.

• To avoid the risk of suffocation, do not allow children to play with packaging material.

• Do not store items of interest to children in or above the appliance, as they could be seriously injured by climbing on it to reach them.

To prevent damage to your appliance, follow these guidelines:

• Before each use, check the appliance for damage, ensuring the glass lid is intact. Never use a damaged appliance.

• Open and close the glass lid slowly and do not place any objects on it.

• Do not use the appliance as a work surface or storage space.

• Before closing the glass lid, ensure there is no debris in the vacuum-sealing compartment.

• Check that the seal on the glass lid is positioned correctly, clean, and not damaged. Never operate the appliance with a defective seal.

• Process food that is to be vacuum-sealed at a temperature of 33-46 °F (1-8 °C).

• When vacuum-sealing liquids in a bag, do not use the highest level; use vacuum-sealing level 2.

• Do not use the appliance to store food and drinks, as moisture can cause corrosion damage.

Before its first use, prepare your GAGGENAU GV451720 with the following steps:

Requirement: There are no objects in the appliance.

1. Press on the appliance’s front panel to open it.

2. Pull the appliance out all the way by the sides or underside of the front panel.

3. Remove the raised vacuuming platform.

4. Clean the appliance with a damp cloth and a neutral cleaning agent, such as dishwashing liquid and water.

During the vacuum-sealing process, air is pumped out of the vacuum-sealing compartment and the bag. This creates a high vacuum. The higher the selected vacuum-sealing level, the less air remains.

Once the selected vacuum level is reached, the heat-sealing bar presses against the silicone bar on the glass lid, and the bag is heat-sealed.

After a short cooling time, air flows back into the compartment with a loud noise. This causes the bag to contract tightly around the food. The drawer’s glass lid then opens.

The GAGGENAU GV451720 has three vacuum-sealing levels to achieve different degrees of vacuum. When using the external vacuum adapter for containers, the degrees of vacuum are lower. The appliance automatically detects which mode is active.

Opening the appliance:

• Press on the appliance’s front panel. The appliance will open and can be pulled out all the way.

Closing the appliance:

• Push the appliance in.

Switching on the appliance:

• Press the POWER button.

Switching off the appliance:

• Press the POWER button. If you do not perform any actions for 10 minutes, the appliance automatically switches off.

For the best results, use suitable vacuum-sealing bags:

• Original Gaggenau Bags: These are suitable for a temperature range of -40°F to 212°F (-40 °C to 100 °C). The optimum heat-sealing time is level 2. They are also suitable for microwave use (pierce the bag before heating).

• Commercially Available Bags: The required heat-sealing time depends on the material. Use heat-sealing level 1 for thin-walled bags and level 2 or higher for thicker material.

• Bag Size: Use bags with a maximum width of 240 mm, as this is limited by the length of the heat-sealing bar.

Before filling, ensure the edge of the bag is clean and dry, with no food residue in the area of the seam.

1. Fold over the edge of the bag outwards by approximately 3 cm.

2. Where possible, position the food items next to each other in the bag.

3. Fold the edge of the bag back.

Tip: To keep track of your food, make a note on the bag of the vacuum-sealing date and its contents.

WARNING: The heat-sealing bar becomes extremely hot. Never touch it and keep children away.

Requirement: The initial temperature of the food should be between 1-8 °C.

1. Open the glass lid.

2. Place the vacuum-sealing bag in the compartment.

3. Make sure the air outlet is not covered.

4. Ensure the bag is centered and the ends lie flat on the heat-sealing bar. Secure the bag using the bag clamp.

5. Use the raised vacuuming platform so that the bag does not slip.

6. Press the ↑ button to select the vacuum-sealing level.

7. Press the SEAL TIME button to select the heat-sealing time.

8. Tightly close the glass lid and hold it for a few seconds.

9. Press the START/STOP button to begin the process.

10. The process starts, and the level indicators will pulsate. It can take up to 1 minute.

11. At the end, the compartment is ventilated, a signal tone sounds, and the glass lid opens.

12. Remove the bag and check the heat-sealing seam. If it pulls apart easily, use a higher heat-sealing level next time. If it’s deformed, use a lower level or let the appliance cool down.

Note: If vacuum-sealing several bags in succession, the heat-sealing bar gets hotter. Consider selecting a lower heat-sealing time or allowing the appliance to cool for about 2 minutes between processes.

Use this function for delicate food or if bubbles are forming in liquids. This seals the bag with less vacuum.

1. During the vacuum-sealing process, press the SEAL TIME button to stop vacuuming and start heat-sealing the bag early.

2. The appliance displays the vacuum level it reached. At the end of the process, the compartment is ventilated and a signal tone sounds.

3. Open the glass lid and remove the bag.

Note: The appliance requires a minimum degree of vacuum to heat-seal. If you press the button too early, it will continue to pump air out until this level is reached before sealing.

1. To cancel the vacuum-sealing process early, press the START/STOP button.

The appliance will display the vacuum-sealing level it reached. The bag will not be heat-sealed. The lid opens slightly and the compartment is ventilated.

Only use containers that are specifically designed for vacuum-sealing food. The vacuum hose for the appliance has an internal diameter of 3 mm. You may need an adapter for your container to ensure the hose fits. These adapters are often included with the vacuum-sealing containers.

1. Open the glass lid.

2. Plug the vacuum adapter into the air outlet in the compartment.

3. Secure the hose to the vacuum adapter and the vacuum-sealing container.

4. Press the ↑ button to select the vacuum-sealing level.

5. Press the START/STOP button to start the process.

6. The process can take up to 1 minute. When the selected level is reached, a signal tone sounds.

7. Detach the hose from the container and the external vacuum adapter.

The drying function removes liquid that collects in the vacuum pump system, especially after sealing moist food. The appliance will prompt you to run a drying cycle when the DRY symbol lights up (white is advisable, red is mandatory).

Requirement: The DRY symbol lights up white or red.

1. Ensure there are no objects or liquid in the vacuum-sealing compartment. Clean it if needed.

2. Tightly close the glass lid and hold it there.

3. Press the DRY button.

The drying cycle starts and takes up to 20 minutes. You can close the drawer during this process. At the end of the process, the compartment is ventilated, and 3 short signal tones sound.

• If the DRY symbol no longer lights up, the appliance is ready for operation.

• If a long signal tone sounds and the DRY and ① symbols light up, there is still residual moisture. Re-run the drying cycle once the appliance has cooled down.

General Cleaning:

• Ensure the appliance is switched off and the heat-sealing bar has cooled down.

• Clean the appliance with a damp cloth and neutral cleaning agents, such as dish soap and water.

• Ensure no water or liquid gets into the vacuum-sealing compartment or the pump’s air outlet. Never spray the inside or outside of the appliance with water.

• Allow all parts to dry fully before use.

Cleaning Agents:

• Do not use strong, abrasive, or high-alcohol content cleaning agents. Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.

Glass Front and Glass Lid:

• Clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive sponges or glass scrapers.

Stainless Steel Vacuum-Sealing Compartment:

• Always remove limescale, grease, starch, or albumin stains immediately to prevent corrosion. Clean with water and dish soap, then dry with a soft cloth.

Plastic Control Panel:

• Clean with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive sponges or glass scrapers.

Heat-Sealing Bar and Accessories:

• NOTICE: Never clean the appliance components (heat-sealing bar, accessories) in the dishwasher.

• For the heat-sealing bar, remove any remaining film, clean with non-abrasive agents, and dry with a soft cloth.

• For accessories, clean with a sponge cloth and hot soapy water, then dry with a soft cloth.

If the appliance is not working, the circuit breaker in the circuit breaker panel may have tripped. Check the breaker panel.

This may happen if the door switch on the glass lid is missing or is not being detected by the appliance. In this case, you will need to call for service.

The temperature protection switch for the heat-sealing transformer has likely tripped. To resolve this:

1. Allow the appliance to cool for at least 10 minutes.

2. In the future, allow the appliance to cool for at least 2 minutes between vacuum-sealing operations.

3. Restart the vacuum-sealing process.

If no vacuum remains, it could be due to a defective bag or a defective heat-sealing seam.

Defective Bag:

Sharp parts of food (like bones) may have poked a hole in the bag.

1. Check the bag for damage.

2. Use a different bag if it is damaged.

3. Position sharp-edged food to avoid damaging the bag wall.

Defective Seam:

There may be liquid, grease, crumbs, or creases along the heat-sealed seam, or the heat-sealing time is incorrect.

1. Select a different heat-sealing time.

2. Make sure the bag is dry, has no creases, and is positioned fully on the heat-sealing bar.

3. Use a different bag if it is damaged.

4. Fold over the edge of the bag by 3 cm before you fill it.

A slight vacuum may have formed, holding the lid closed. Do not use force to open it. Follow these steps:

1. Start a new vacuum-sealing process and then cancel it immediately.

2. If that doesn’t work, disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

3. Start up the appliance again after 30 seconds.

4. Press and hold the POWER button for more than 5 seconds. This will reset the appliance.

This indicator can appear for several reasons:

• The glass lid is not closed properly: Open and close the glass lid again. When doing so, lightly press on the glass lid for the first few seconds.

• The seal on the glass lid is not fitted properly: Check the seal’s position.

• The seal on the glass lid has deformed: Gently press the seal to straighten it out.

• The external vacuum container lid is not closed properly: Check the position of the external vacuum adapter and ensure you are using suitable containers.

• The external vacuum adapter is not positioned correctly: Check the position of the adapter on the compartment’s air outlet.

This indicates that as the temperature rises, liquids in the food are beginning to boil, which means a vacuum cannot be formed. To fix this:

1. Only vacuum-seal cold liquids.

2. If the vacuum-sealing compartment is wet, wipe it dry.

3. Heat-seal the vacuum-sealing bag early if you notice larger bubbles forming.

4. Select a lower vacuum-sealing level.

This means that one drying cycle was not sufficient to remove all the moisture from the pump system.

1. Wait until the DRY symbol goes out.

2. Repeat the drying process.

You can use your appliance to heat-seal food in a special air-tight, heat-resistant cooking bag for sous-vide cooking. Follow these hygiene and preparation instructions:

Hygiene WARNING:

• Only use high-quality, perfectly fresh food.

• Wash hands and use disposable gloves or tongs.

• Take extra care with poultry, eggs, and fish.

• Always keep work surfaces and cutting boards clean, using different boards for different types of food.

• Store vacuum-sealed food in the refrigerator for a maximum of 24 hours before cooking.

• Once cooked, consume the food immediately. Do not store or reheat it.

Vacuum-sealing for Sous-vide:

1. To achieve an even transfer of heat, use the highest vacuum-sealing level (level 3) to vacuum-seal the food.

2. Before cooking, check that the vacuum in the bag is intact (no air, perfectly sealed seam, no holes).

3. Position food items next to each other, not on top of each other.

4. If the bag is not sealed correctly, place the food in a new bag and vacuum-seal it again.

Note: To prevent gases from escaping from vegetables, vacuum-seal them no more than one day before you cook them.

You can use the appliance to vacuum and reseal glass bottles, such as bottles of cooking oil.

1. Fit the air outlet on the vacuum adapter so that the hose outlet faces upwards vertically.

2. Secure the vacuum stopper to the bottle opening.

3. Press the bottle stopper adapter onto the vacuum stopper for bottles.

4. Disconnect the hose from the vacuum adapter and secure it to the bottle stopper adapter.

5. Press the ↑ button to select the vacuum-sealing level. Always use the lowest level for bottles. Do not vacuum-seal carbonated liquids.

6. Press the START/STOP button to begin.

7. When complete, detach the hose from the bottle stopper adapter and the external vacuum adapter.

8. Undo the bottle stopper adapter from the vacuum stopper for bottles.

Vacuum-sealing food offers several advantages for storage and transport:

• The low-oxygen environment extends the edibility of food.

• Freezer burn is less likely on vacuum-sealed frozen food.

• You can re-seal food like jams and sauces in glass containers.

• Hermetic sealing prevents odors from escaping or being absorbed by other foods (e.g., cheese, fish, garlic).

• Sealed bags or containers are leak-proof and space-saving, ideal for transporting liquids.

NOTICE: Glass containers taller than 80 cm may damage the appliance’s glass lid. Do not use them.

You can use your appliance to quickly marinate or add flavor to foods like meat, fruit, and vegetables. When you vacuum-seal food in a bag, the food’s cell pores open. This allows the added marinade to be absorbed quickly, producing a more intensive taste in a much shorter time compared to traditional marinating.

Always use fresh food and check its quality before sealing. Only vacuum-seal cold food, ideally within a temperature range of 33-46°F (1–8°C). Start with the lowest recommended sealing level.

Food at room temperature (68 to 73°F / 20 to 23°C)

Fresh food that has been frozen (-0.5 to 3°F / -18 to -16°C) or stored in a refrigerator (37 to 44°F / 3 to 7°C)

Environmentally compatible disposal allows valuable raw materials to be recycled.

1. Unplug the appliance from the power supply.

2. Cut through the power cord.

3. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally responsible manner. Information about current disposal methods can be obtained from your specialist dealer or local authority.