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en Cleaning and maintenance
Note: If the preset vacuum level is
not reached, the symbol then lights
up and 2 short signal tones sound.
X “Troubleshooting” see page 27
10.
All status display LEDs are lit. The
preset vacuum level is reached.
11. Switch off the appliance using button.
Disconnect the mains plug.
12. Remove the hose from the ToGo bottle
or container. Hold the cap securely and
remove the hose from the vacuum valve.
Vacuum-sealing with zipper bags
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1. Add the food to the bag.
Note: Do not overfill the bag. Make sure
the area of the vacuum seal is kept clean.
Special care is needed when vacuuming
juicy, moist or marinated food.
2. Place the bag on a flat surface. Lightly
press the air out of the bag and close
the zip lock tightly along the entire
length.
Note:
When vacuuming juicy, moist or
marinated food, hang the vacuum zipper
bag from the worktop. Make sure that
the vacuum seal rests on the surface.
X Fig.
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Important!
– The contents must not exceed the max
marking line.
– The area beyond the max line and both
sealing elements must be clean.
– If zip lock is not clean and completelly
closed, vacuum cannot be generated.
3. Open the cap completely.
4.
Fit the vacuum hose onto the vacuum
valve.
5. Close the cap.
6. Place the connection of the vacuum
hose on the vacuum seal of the bag and
hold securely.
7. Set the rotary selector to 0 . Switch on
the appliance with button.
8. Press button.
9. The vacuum pump draws the air out of
the bag. The symbol lights up. The
status display LEDs light up one by one.
Note: If the preset vacuum level is
not reached, the symbol then lights
up and 2 short signal tones sound.
X “Troubleshooting” see page 27
10.
All status display LEDs are lit. The
preset vacuum level is reached.
11. Switch off the appliance using button.
Disconnect the mains plug.
12. Remove the the connection of the
vacuum hose from the bag. Hold the cap
securely and remove the hose from the
vacuum valve.
Opening containers, the ToGo
bottle or zip bags
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■ To open the container, grip the vacuum
seal at one end and pull it up. Sufficient
air has to get inside the container.
■ Remove the lid.
■ To open the ToGo bottle, turn the
drinking cap.
■ To open a zipper bag, pull the zip lock
apart and open completely.
■ After use, vacuum zipper bags must
be cleaned carefully and dried off
completely.
Cleaning and maintenance
The appliance and the individual parts used
must be thoroughly cleaned after each use.
W Risk of electric shock!
– Unplug the appliance before cleaning it.
– Never immerse the base unit in liquids
and do not clean it in the dishwasher.
– Do not use a steam cleaner.
W Risk of injury!
Do not touch the blender knife with your
bare hands. Use a brush.
Warning!
– Do not use cleaning agents containing
alcohol or spirits.
– Do not use any sharp, pointed or metal
objects.
– Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaning
agents.