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Important Safeguards & Tips
Important Safeguards
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons
including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this product.
2. For bag sealers: To reduce the risk of burns, do not touch the sealing strip
while using the appliance.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not place or immerse cord, plugs, or
appliance in water or other liquid.
4. This appliance is not to be used by children or by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
Children should not play with the appliance.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts
and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning. To disconnect, unplug power cord from outlet. Do not
disconnect by pulling on cord.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Do not
attempt to replace or splice a damaged cord. Contact Customer Service
(see warranty) for examination, repair or adjustment.
8. The use of an accessory not recommended by the appliance manufacturer
for use with this appliance may result in fire, electric shock or injury to
persons.
9. Do not use in wet locations or leave outdoors. Do not use for commercial
purposes.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
11. Place cord where it cannot be tripped over, pulled on, cause user to
become entangled with, especially by children, or cause the appliance to
be overturned.
12. Do not place on or near wet surfaces, or heat sources such as a hot gas or
electric burner, or heated oven. Always use appliance on a dry, stable, level
surface.
13. Extreme caution must be used when sealing bags or moving an appliance
containing hot liquids.
14. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into outlet (for
appliances with detachable cords).
15. Use appliance only for its intended use.
16. Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for the heat process of canning.
Perishables still need to be refrigerated or frozen.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Customer Service:
1 (877) 777-8042 www.FoodSaver.com