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TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN I PRESS THE VACUUM BUTTON
1) Make sure the power cord is correctly plugged into the electrical outlet.
2) Make sure the power cord is not damaged in any way.
3) Make sure the electrical outlet is operative by plugging in another appliance. If it is not, please
check the circuit breakers or fuses in your home.
4) The unit is equipped with a cool down period between vacuum cycles. Please wait 30 seconds
and try again.
AIR IS NOT REMOVED FROM THE BAG
1) Make sure the NOZZLE is completely inside the bag (refer to the "How to Vacuum Seal with
Seal-a-Meal
®
Bags" section of the manual to determine if you are doing it correctly).
2) Check that the bag is sealed at one end and has no holes. Seal the bag with air in it and put it
in water. Apply pressure to the bag. If there are bubbles present there is a leak, and a new bag
should be used.
3) Verify that the Drip Tray is in the drip tray compartment and seated properly.
4) Make sure lid is completely latched into place on both sides.
AIR WAS INITIALLY REMOVED FROM THE BAG, BUT SOME HAS
SINCE ENTERED THE BAG
1) Check the seal of the bag. There may be a hole or wrinkle that is allowing air to re-enter the
bag. Carefully cut the bag open and re-seal it, or use an entirely new bag.
2) Make sure there is no moisture or juices from the food present within the bag. You may need
to cut open the bag and re-seal it, or use an entirely new bag. Foods with excess liquids should
be frozen prior to vacuum sealing. Please refer to the "How to Seal Delicate or Moist Foods"
section.
3) Make sure there were no food items with sharp edges that may have punctured the bag. If you
find a puncture hole seal the item in an entirely new bag.
4) Make sure no liquids were drawn to the sealing strip region.
THE BAG MELTS
The sealing strip may have been too hot during the sealing process. Allow the unit to cool for 30
seconds between uses. If the bag continues to melt, allow unit to cool with the lid in the upright
position for 1-2 minutes before using.
THE BAG WILL NOT SEAL
See "Air Was Initially Removed from Bag" section above. Make sure no liquids were drawn to the
sealing strip region.
Note:
In the event the bag does not seal, the seal button can be manually pressed during the
vacuum process at any time by pressing the seal button to seal the bag.
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PREPARE MEALS IN ADVANCE
• Prepare large quantities of food, and then divide into smaller portions that work for you and your
family. Seal in bags for tomorrow, next week, next month, etc.
• Easily reheat by placing bag directly in boiling water or microwave. To microwave, cut corner of bag
to vent, and place on microwave safe dish.
KEEP LEFTOVERS AS FRESH AS THE DAY THEY WERE PREPARED
• After dinner, store leftovers in a Seal-a-Meal
®
bag, and keep in refrigerator or freezer for a later date.
MARINATE IN MINUTES
• Place food and favorite marinade in bag and vacuum seal for quick marinating.
•
To marinate in a bag without pre-freezing, place the food in a Seal-a-Meal
®
Vacuum Storeage Bag,
fold the bag over and place the unsealed bag inside another Seal-a-Meal
®
Vacuum Storage Bag.
Vacuum Seal following the directions outlined in this Reference Guide. This helps retain the liquid in
the bag.
PERFECT FOR FISHING AND HUNTING
• Use when fishing and hunting to keep your catch fresh until you’re ready to prepare them as a meal.
Seal-a-Meal
®
Vacuum Food Sealer prevents freezer burn during extended periods of time in the freezer.
Store fish and meats in the freezer immediately after sealing.
NOTE: DO NOT store vacuum sealed fish (smoked or raw) at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
IT’S NOT JUST FOR FOOD
• Store clothing in Seal-a-Meal
®
bags to prevent potential damage when stored in an attic or closet.
• Protect valuable documents by sealing them in an airtight Seal-a-Meal
®
bag.
• Place cardboard or some stiff material on both sides of your documents to ensure that they maintain
their continuity and shape.
• Keep your belongings clean and dry during boating or camping outings. Simply seal your clothing or
materials prior to your trip.
HELPFUL HINTS & TIPS
Beef(USDA Choice)
Poultry(Chicken Breasts)
Pork
Fish
Cheeses
Fruits
Vegetables
Coffee(Beans)
$5.99
$4.49
$4.69
$6.99
$4.49
$4.99
$1.99
$8.99
$4.49
$3.37
$3.52
$5.59
$3.14
$3.74
$1.49
$5.99
25 %
25 %
25 %
20 %
30 %
25 %
25 %
33 %
$1.50
$1.12
$1.17
$1.40
$1.35
$1.25
$0.50
$3.00
225
225
100
50
125
500
1,000
15
$336.94
$252.56
$117.25
$69.90
$168.38
$623.75
$497.50
$45.00
$2,111.28
ITEM
APPROXIMATE
STANDARD
PKG PRICE /LB
APPROXIMATE
BULK
PKG PRICE/LB
%
SAVINGS
PER LB
$
SAVINGS
PER LB
APPROXIMATE
POUNDS PURCHASED
PER YEAR (4 people)
TOTAL FOOD
SAVINGS
BULK FOOD COMPARISON CHART
BUY IN BULK
• Buy in bulk and keep it fresh for extended periods of time with Seal-a-Meal
®
.
• Buying in bulk can save you thousands of dollars per year. See this chart below…
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