Looking after your machine
8 User manual COMPACT-range
3 LOOKING AFTER YOUR MACHINE
Regular and thorough maintenance prevents breakdowns, prolongs the machine’s operational life and
guarantees optimum hygiene.
3.1 Warnings
• Always unplug the machine when carrying out maintenance or repairs.
• To prevent accidents always replace damaged or oxidized gas or torsion springs in the lid.
• Never use high-pressure water to clean the machine as this can cause irreparable damage to the
machine and to the electronics.
• An authorized service representative must carry out repairs.
3.2 Clean Daily
• Clean the lid, insert plates, bottom and walls of the vacuum chamber with a damp clothe.
• Pay particular attention to the silicon strip in the lid.
• Do not clean the transparent lid with synthetic cleaning agent as this weakens the acrylic material.
• Clean the control panel with a dry cloth.
• In order to prevent oxidation in the pump, the vacuum pump must run for about 5 minutes after
cleaning, (see “Warm up” procedure) to allow the condensed water in the oil can evaporate.
3.3 Weekly maintenance (See Section below “Seal bar Check list”)
• Check the oil, add oil if necessary. (Section below correct oil specifications)
• Check the condition.
• Check the silicone gasket in the lid; replace if damaged.
• Check the silicone strip in the counter bar; replace if damaged.
3.4 Monthly maintenance
• Check the condition of the oil. (See “Oil” section below for correct specification)
Note: Replace the oil after 160 hours of operation.
• If the machine is not used frequently, change the oil every 6 months.
3.5 Annual maintenance
• Check the condition of the vacuum hoses and pipes and replace them if necessary.
• Check the condition of the silicone strip of the counter bar and replace if necessary.
• Check the condition of the gas springs in the lid and replace them if necessary.
3.6 Oil
The oil in the vacuum pump must be checked and replaced on a regular basis.
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