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HOW TO
Marinate Food Using Vacuum Chamber
Your DUO550 has a special marinating feature that allows foods to
quickly achieve the optimum flavor infusion. While in the Marinate
cycle, the DUO550 will alternate back and forth between a state of
vacuum and state of rest (no vacuum).
NOTE: One cycle is 9 minutes (8 minutes vacuum and 1 minute rest with no
vacuum). Each cycle after will add an additional 9 minutes. Marinate cycle can range
from 9 minutes (one cycle) to 99 minutes (11 cycles) based on desired intensity of
flavor.
1. Follow instructions 1 – 8 under “How to: Vaccum Package
Chamber Pouches” on page 7.
2. Make the following control panel adjustments:
a. Power: Turn machine “ON”.
b. Press “Set” button until the Marinate Time lights is illuminated.
c. Using the Arrow buttons, set marinating time:
i. “9” for the minimum marinate time.
ii. “99” for the maximum marinate time.
NOTE: Typical marinate time is “18” or 2 cycles.
3. Press the “Start” button to begin the vacuum process. Press
down slightly on machine lid until the vacuum engages.
4. Your DUO550 will alternate between vacuuming and releasing air.
NOTE: The display will show both the remaining cycle time and a blinking light
signaling the cycle is in the process.
5. When the Marinate cycle is complete, the machine will “beep”
and release the vacuum.
6. Using the lid lift handles, open lid.
NOTE: DO NOT touch the Seal Bar area, as it may be hot after use.
7. Important: After the Marinate cycle is complete, the pouch will
NOT be sealed. If you want to vacuum package for refrigeration,
freezer, or sous vide cooking, follow instructions “How to:
Vaccum Package Chamber Pouches” on page 7.
NOTE: The Marinate cycle can be cancelled by pressing the “Stop” button.
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Ready to cook now? For instant infusion, place food and marinade
in a bowl. Simply place the bowl inside the chamber, set Marinate
Time, press Start.Once process is complete, the food is ready to
be cooked.
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