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Care, Cleaning & Storage
It is important to ensure that all parts of your
Vac
2
Pac Vacuum Sealing System are cleaned
on a regular basis to avoid the formation of
bacteria and yeast fermentation.
Follow the care and cleaning guidelines below:
Cleaning the vac
2
Pac vacuum
Sealing System
Before disassembling and cleaning, ensure
the adaptor is unplugged from the power
outlet.
To clean the appliance, simply wipe down
with a clean, damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
The appliance should not be submerged in
water or placed in the dishwasher. Abrasives
or harsh detergents should not be used to
clean the appliance.
Note
Cleaning the liquid catch tray and
its removable parts
The liquid catch tray can be removed from
the Vac
2
Pac. It can be washed in warm,
soapy water or in the dishwasher and should
be dried thoroughly.
The orange guide ring and the white tray
cover can be removed from the inside of the
liquid catch tray. Both of these parts can
be washed in warm soapy water or in the
dishwasher. Dry thoroughly.
The black bottom foam press pad and the
tray cover band are not dishwasher safe.
These parts can be cleaned by rinsing
them gently with cold water and soap, if
necessary. Leave to dry thoroughly before
re-inserting into the liquid catch tray.
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To avoid the black foam press pad from
losing its shape or becoming worn, always
store the Vac
2
Pac with the locking latch
unlocked.
Note
There is a spare black foam press pad in the
spare parts kit. This part should be replaced
if the foam press pad that came with the unit
becomes worn over time.
Note
Orange
guide ring
Liquid catch tray
Black foam
press pad
Care, Cleaning & Storage
continued
Care and cleaning vac
2
Pac bags
To wash the bags for reuse, turn inside
out and wash with warm, soapy water
and a sponge. Do not wash the bags in
the dishwasher as extensive exposure to
heat may soften the bag material so that it
cannot be reused again. Ensure bags are
dried thoroughly before re-use.
To avoid sickness, do not reuse bags after
they have contained greasy foods, raw meat,
poultry or chicken or have been used for
microwaving or simmering.
Note
Care and cleaning the bag puncture
To clean the bag puncture, wash in warm,
soapy water and dry thoroughly.
The puncture is sharp. Use care when
handling it.
Note
There is a spare bag puncture in the
spare parts kit included. This part should
be replaced if the existing bag puncture
is damaged or worn. To remove the bag
puncture, simply unscrew it by turning it
counter-clockwise. To replace it, insert it into
its slot and screw it clockwise. Do not over-
tighten it.
Note
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Storing the vac
2
Pac vacuum
Sealing System
Store on your bench top or in a cabinet or
drawer.
Do not place anything on top of the
appliance as it could damage the
mechanism.
Only store your Vac
2
Pac with the lid
unlocked. This allows the foam press pads
to retain their original shape and size.
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White tray cover
Tray cover band
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