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Table of Contents

Pro150 Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety & Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operating Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Packaging with VacMaster Bags  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Bag Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Packaging with Canisters & Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Canister & Jar Guidelines  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Food Storage & Safety Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-16
Trouble Shooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-20

Congratulations on your purchase of the Pro150.

You are about to revolutionize your home with the strongest vacuum 
packaging system available. With the help of the 

Pro150

, you will now be able

to keep food fresher, longer, in the refrigerator, freezer and pantry. The 

Pro150

system effectively removes air and extends freshness  up to five times longer
than normal preservation methods. Beyond that, the 

Pro150

can be used to

preserve and organize household items like keepsakes, small toys and easy-
to-lose items. You will soon find your 

Pro150 

to be so 

versatile and convenient, it will never leave your countertop. 

Please read the owners manual carefully for a full understanding of your
appliance. Call 1-800-821-7849 for questions and troubleshooting. 

Welcome!

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Summary of Contents for Pro150

Page 1: ...h the help of the Pro150 you will now be able to keep food fresher longer in the refrigerator freezer and pantry The Pro150 system effectively removes air and extends freshness up to five times longer than normal preservation methods Beyond that the Pro150 can be used to preserve and organize household items like keepsakes small toys and easy to lose items You will soon find your Pro150 to be so v...

Page 2: ...into grounded power sources only To disconnect unplug directly from power source Do not pull on cord to disconnect Do not operate appliance with damaged power cord Only use the Pro150 for its intended use These simple maintenance steps will help increase the life of your Pro150 Unplug your Pro150 before cleaning Regularly clean appliance with damp washcloth to remove crumbs dust and debris Use onl...

Page 3: ... mode The light will shine above the word AUTO when in AUTO mode 3 Press the green START button to engage vacuum pump Then press the lid down slightly to start vacuum process Machine is hands free after the machine catches the bag 4 The Pro150 will go through the vacuum process until an internal sensor indicates all air has been removed from bag canister or mason jar Machine will automatically sea...

Page 4: ... only work while in the vacuuming process Packaging With VacMaster Bags The following instructions apply to vacuum packaging foods and other items with pre cut bags or roll material For best results we recommend using only VacMaster bags Tips and safety information on packaging with bags can be found on pages 13 16 1 Select the proper bag size for items being packaged Pre cut bags come in Pint Qua...

Page 5: ...thout harm of freezer burn Once food is hard it is ready to be vacuum packaged If packaging fresh meats without pre freezing place a folded paper towel in between the meat and the top of the bag This will help absorb moisture To vacuum liquids like soups stews and casseroles pre freeze in a dish or ice cube tray Once frozen vacuum package label and stack in your freezer Vegetables must be blanched...

Page 6: ... is located on the right side of the Pro150 4 Begin the vacuum packaging process as described on page 8 of this manual 5 Remove the Accessory hose from the Pro150 by gently twisting while lifting up Remove the hood from the canister jar by gently twisting while lifting up Canister and Jar Guidelines Use only canisters designed for vacuum packaging or tempered glass jars manufactured for canning an...

Page 7: ... packaging Never vacuum package garlic or fungi like mushrooms A dangerous chemical reaction takes places when air is removed causing these foods to be dangerous if ingested Package only the freshest foods possible Vegetables should be blanched before packaging to kill any enzymes that may cause deterioration or out gassing when vacuumed Vacuum Packaging Tips Of course vacuum packaging greatly ext...

Page 8: ... Bags can go straight from the refrigerator to the microwave or boiling water Participating in a point system diet Write point values of food directly on vacuum bags for quick calculations Vacuum packaging greatly extends the life of fresh fruits and veggies Buy healthy foods in bulk and promote a healthy lifestyle Typical shelf life of vacuumed products 16 15 Typical storage life will vary depend...

Page 9: ...use AUTO mode and vacuum again To vacuum and seal properly edge of bag must be within the vacuum channel Make sure bag is inside the vacuum channel and that there are no wrinkles in the bag along seal bar If packaging from a custom made bag make sure first seal is complete and that there are no gaps in either seal Pro150 and vacuum bag need to be clean dry and free of debris for the vacuum process...

Page 10: ...erly attached Ensure the hose is completely inserted into the accessory port and try again Make sure the canister lid is turned to the vacuum setting if applicable Leave adequate head space at least 1 at the top of the jar or canister Make sure there is no damage to the jar or canister Jar lids must be flat with no dents or debris to seal properly Rubber gasket cannot be cracked or split Sometimes...

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