Caso FastVac 500 Professional Commercial Vacuum Sealer

1. Consignes de sécurité importantes

Please read all instructions carefully before using the Caso FastVac 500 vacuum sealer. Retain this manual for future reference.

Sécurité générale

• This appliance is intended for household and commercial use as described in this manual. Any other use is not recommended and may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
• N'utilisez pas l'appareil avec un cordon ou une fiche endommagés, ou après un dysfonctionnement de l'appareil ou a été endommagé de quelque manière que ce soit.
• Gardez l'appareil hors de portée des enfants. Une surveillance étroite est nécessaire lorsqu'un appareil est utilisé par ou à proximité d'enfants.
• Ne plongez pas l'appareil, le cordon d'alimentation ou la prise dans l'eau ou tout autre liquide.
• Use only Caso-approved vacuum bags and accessories.
• Débranchez toujours l'appareil de la prise électrique avant de le nettoyer ou lorsqu'il n'est pas utilisé.
• Évitez tout contact avec les pièces mobiles.
• La bande d'étanchéité devient chaude pendant son fonctionnement. Évitez tout contact direct.

Sécurité électrique

• Assurer le voltage indiqué sur l'appareil correspond à votre vol localtage avant de brancher l'appareil.
• Do not use extension cords unless they are fully rated for the appliance's power consumption.
• Ne tirez jamais sur le cordon d'alimentation pour le débrancher de la prise ; saisissez plutôt la fiche et tirez dessus pour la débrancher.

2. Produit terminéview

The Caso FastVac 500 is a professional-grade vacuum sealer designed for efficient food preservation. It features a robust stainless steel construction and a powerful double piston pump.

Figure 2.1 : Devant view of the Caso FastVac 500 vacuum sealer. This image shows the overall design of the unit, highlighting its stainless steel finish and compact form factor.

Composants

• Panneau de commande avec affichage LED
• Vacuum Chamber / Drip Tray
• Barre d'étanchéité
• Buse à vide
• Roll Storage Compartment (internal)
• Coupeur intégré
• Accessory Port for Canisters
• Lid Handle / Locking Mechanism

Panneau de contrôle

Figure 2.2 : Détaillé view of the control panel. This image illustrates the various buttons and the digital display for operating the vacuum sealer.

• Vide et joint: Initiates the vacuuming process followed by sealing.
• Annuler: Arrête l'opération en cours.
• Joint: Seals a bag without vacuuming. Useful for making custom-sized bags from a roll.
• Boîte: Activates vacuum for external canisters.
• Mariner: Cycles vacuum and release for marinating food.
• Seal Time (Dry/Moist/Extended): Adjusts the sealing duration based on food moisture content.
• Vacuum Strength (Normal/Gentle): Controls the vacuum pressure for delicate foods.
• Affichage de la progression : Affiche le s actueltage of the vacuuming/sealing process.

3. Installation

3.1 Déballage

1. Retirez soigneusement la machine sous vide et tous ses accessoires de l'emballage.
2. Retirez tous les films protecteurs ou matériaux d'emballage de l'appareil.
3. Vérifiez que l'appareil n'est pas endommagé. Ne l'utilisez pas s'il est endommagé.

3.2 Placement

• Placez la machine sous vide sur une surface plane, stable et sèche.
• Assurez-vous qu'il y a suffisamment d'espace autour de l'appareil pour une ventilation adéquate.
• Keep away from heat sources, direct sunlight, and moisture.

3.3 Installing Film Roll (Optional)

Figure 3.1 : The vacuum sealer with its lid open, showing the internal compartment where a film roll can be stored and used with the integrated cutter.

1. Ouvrez le couvercle de la machine sous vide.
2. Place a Caso vacuum film roll into the designated storage compartment.
3. Pull out a desired length of film and use the integrated cutter to create a custom-sized bag.
4. Seal one end of the cut film using the 'Seal' function to create a bag.

4. Mode d'emploi

4.1 General Vacuum Sealing

1. Prepare your food and place it inside a Caso vacuum bag, ensuring at least 6-8 cm of space between the food and the open end of the bag.
2. Place the open end of the bag flat into the vacuum chamber, ensuring it is fully within the chamber and not covering the vacuum nozzle.
3. Close the lid firmly. Press down on the lid handle until it locks into place.
4. Select desired 'Seal Time' (Dry/Moist/Extended) and 'Vacuum Strength' (Normal/Gentle) based on your food type.
5. Press the 'Vacuum & Seal' button. The appliance will automatically vacuum the air out of the bag and then seal it.
6. Once the process is complete, the display will indicate completion. Press the release buttons (if present) or lift the handle to open the lid and remove the sealed bag.

Figure 4.1 : A hand demonstrating how to press down the lid handle to securely lock the vacuum sealer before operation. This ensures a proper seal and vacuum.

4.2 Scellage uniquement

Use this function to seal bags without vacuuming, or to create custom-sized bags from a roll.

1. Place the open end of the bag onto the sealing bar.
2. Close the lid and lock the handle.
3. Press the 'Seal' button. The appliance will heat the sealing bar to create a strong seal.
4. Une fois terminé, ouvrez le couvercle et retirez le sachet scellé.

4.3 Vacuum Sealing with Canisters

The Caso FastVac 500 can also be used with external vacuum canisters (sold separately).

Figure 4.2 : Close-up of the accessory port on the vacuum sealer, designed for connecting a hose to vacuum seal external canisters or containers.

1. Connect one end of the vacuum hose (included with canisters) to the accessory port on the vacuum sealer.
2. Connect the other end of the hose to the vacuum port on your Caso vacuum canister.
3. Ensure the canister lid is properly closed and sealed.
4. Press the 'Canister' button. The appliance will begin to extract air from the canister.
5. The vacuum process will stop automatically once the desired vacuum level is reached.
6. Remove the hose from both the appliance and the canister.

4.4 Fonction marinade

The marinating function uses pulsed vacuum cycles to quickly infuse marinades into food.

1. Place food and marinade into a vacuum canister or a vacuum bag suitable for marinating.
2. Connect the vacuum hose to the appliance and canister as described in section 4.3.
3. Press the 'Marinate' button. The appliance will cycle through vacuum and release phases.
4. The marinating cycle typically lasts for a preset duration. Refer to the display for progress.
5. Once complete, remove the hose and open the canister.

5. Entretien et maintenance

5.1 Nettoyage de l'appareil

• Débranchez toujours l’appareil avant de le nettoyer.
• Essuyez l'extérieur de l'appareil avec de l'eau.amp chiffon et un détergent doux. Ne pas utiliser de nettoyants abrasifs.
• Clean the vacuum chamber and drip tray regularly, especially after sealing moist foods. These parts can be removed for easier cleaning.
• S'assurer que toutes les pièces sont parfaitement sèches avant de les ranger ou de les réutiliser.
• Ne plongez pas l’unité principale dans l’eau ou tout autre liquide.

5.2 Stockage de l'appareil

• Rangez l'appareil dans un endroit propre et sec.
• For optimal gasket longevity, it is recommended to store the lid unlocked to prevent compression of the sealing gaskets.

6. Dépannage

If your Caso FastVac 500 is not operating correctly, please consult the following table before contacting customer support.

7. Spécifications techniques

8. Assistance clientèle

For further assistance, warranty information, or to purchase accessories, please contact Caso customer support:

• Website: www.caso-design.de
• Refer to your purchase documentation for specific regional contact details.