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Please use only bags and films that are suitable for vacuum packing, or use the
container (available separately). Other bags can melt as a result of high tempe-
ratures and damage the appliance! Other containers could be destroyed by the
high pressure, resulting in injury.
Our vacuum bags and films are made of a special patented five-ply plastic. This
material is ideal for preserving foods.
The bags included with your vacuum packing machine are washable and can be
reused; you can even wash the bags in the dishwasher. For detailed information,
please refer to the chapter “Cleaning and care”.
If you need foods more frequently, we recommend using the container. But it can
also be used to keep lettuce fresh longer (in this case, place a paper towel in the
container before putting in the lettuce and vacuum packing).
The bags are ideal for vacuum packing meat or fish; complete meals can also be
packaged in portions so that they keep longer.
Please note that if the food to be vacuum packed is moist, it should be partially
frozen first, since otherwise the liquid can run out during vacuum packing, which
would prevent a vacuum from forming.
Also, make sure that no liquid, fat, etc. is in the vicinity of the bag’s seal, since
this will also prevent a vacuum from forming.
By the way, you can vacuum seal other things than just food. Old photographs,
stamps, documents or silverware can be vacuum packed to protect it from dama-
ging effects of the environment.
Bags or containers with vacuum packed food can be heated directly in hot water
or the microwave. In this case, punch a small hole in the bag so that the pressure
can escape. To heat foods in the container, the lid first has to be opened briefly.
We recommend that you do not reuse bags that have been used for heating foods.
Meat, for example sauerbraten, can be marinated much more quickly in the
vacuum container, since the effect of the vacuum causes the marinade to pene-
trate the meat more quickly and more thoroughly.
Please note, however, that vacuum packed foods also have to be stored properly.
Perishable goods, for example, have to be cooled even if they are vacuum pa-
cked.
Please do not vacuum pack garlic or mushrooms. Vacuum packing of these foods
causes a chemical reaction, which can result in spoilage.
PREPARING THE APPLIANCE FOR OPERATION
1. Remove all packaging material
and any transport safety devices.
2. Clean all components with a damp
cloth, as described in the chapter
“Cleaning and care”.
3. Place the appliance on a suitable
level surface.
4. Make sure that there is enough
space in front of the appliance for
the bag to be vacuum packed.
5. Connect the appliance via the
power cord to the power supply
(AC,
220–240 V~
, 50 Hz). The
indicator lamp lights up green,
indicating that the appliance is
ready for operation.
