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CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Parts and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Tips and Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Vac & Seal / Cancel
This button has two functions depending
on the unit status:
Standby mode (plugged in and control
displays only Food button dry light
illuminated for 5 minutes then no
lights illuminated)*
When in stand by mode, press the
Vac&Seal/Cancel button to automatically
begin the vacuum sealing process.
The unit will then seal the bag when
the vacuum function is complete.
Press the Vac&Seal/Cancel button to
stop the operation when it is in use.
2. Food
Select from two sealing options:
• Dry: for contents without moisture,
this setting provides a longer
sealing time.
• Moist: for foods with moisture,
this setting provides a shorter
sealing time.
3. Pulse Vacuum
Use this button to start and stop
vacuum sealing as desired.
4. Seal
Use this button to create a seal that
forms the base of a bag. The Cuisinart
TM
vacuum bag roll lets you customize bag
size. Also, when the automatic
“Vac & Seal” function is in operation,
use this function to stop the vacuum
suction and seal the bag immediately.
5. Canister
Use the Canister function to begin
vacuuming for the 0.7 L (24 oz) Canister
included
6. Hose port
To insert the hose into the unit and
canister before “canister” operations.
7. Handle
Use the convenient cover handle
to easily open or close the unit.
8. LED Progress Indicator
Indicates vacuum sealing progress.
9. Sealing strip
Provides clamping pressure against the
Sealing element (Point 13) when creating
a seam or seal.
10. Gasket
Seals to prevent air from entering bag
during vacuum sealing process.
11. Air intake
Air is drawn through this opening when
creating vacuum. Do not cover this
opening when placing bags for vacuum
operations.
12. Vacuum chamber
Position the open end of the bag
inside the chamber, this draws air
out of bag and catches any liquid
overflow from the bag.
13. Sealing element
Teflon-coated heating element
seals the bag. Caution: Hot Surface.
14. Bag Cutter
Press and slide the bar to cut the
Cuisinart™ bags to a desired size.
15. Cutter rack
Provides support and guide for Bag
Cutter.
16.
Accessory Hose
Use to connect the Canister to the
main unit.
