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Sealing a Plastic Bag—Closing the Bottom of the Bag
NOTE:
Always let the appliance cool down for approximately 30 seconds with the lid left
open after each sealing process to avoid overheating.
NOTE:
Only use the designated foils or bags for vacuum packing. Any other foils/bags melt
on the sealing band, thus damaging the sealing band and/or sealing gasket.
1.Cut the foil to a desired length (not too short!). For getting an
even and smooth cut, you should use the foil cutter of the
appliance. (See: ‘Using the Foil Cutter’)
TIP: Make sure to leave approximately 8 cm of foil above the
food for being able to seal the bag. When starting with a plain
foil roll, at least 2 cm of foil will be necessary additi- onally for
the lower seam of the bag.
2.Get the appliance ready for use as described in ‘Getting the
Appliance Ready for Use’. Press the lock release buttons on
both sides of the appliance to open the lid
(picture A).
3.Ensure the gaskets (foam rubber seal, sealing gasket) are
clean and no foreign substances stick on the sealing band.
Ensure that the dripping tray is inserted properly.
4.Place one open end of the foil on the white sealing gasket
(picture B).
The end of the foil does not need to extend over the
black foam rubber seal into the vacuum chamber, because
there is no need to operate the vacuum pump for sealing the
bottom of the bag.
NOTE: To get an air-tight seam, the foil must be completely
clean and dry, and lay smooth and unlined on the sealing
gasket.
5.Close the lid and press the lid down on the marked lines
(picture C).
Ensure that the lid is securely locked and the lock
has engaged at both sides (you will hear a clicking sound when
the lid snaps shut). The appliance is now ready for use.
6.Press the Seal Only button
(picture D).
The appliance starts
to operate, and the red sealing indicator illuminates. If the
bottom of the bag is sealed the indicator switches off.
TIP: If the sealing indicator does not lit after pressing the Seal
Only button, check whether the lid is closed properly.
Picture A
Picture B
Picture C
Picture D
