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HOW TO VACUUM SEAL DELICATE OR MOIST FOODS
Sealing Delicate Foods:
To seal delicate foods such as muffins or pastries, you have the option to bypass the auto-seal
function. Once the vacuum process has started, simply press the Vacuum Button immediately
followed by the Seal Button and the vacuum pump will stop as the bag is sealed. This will prevent
soft foods from being crushed.
Hint: For best results freeze foods that are soft, such as muffins, cakes and pies etc. so they maintain
their shape when vacuum sealed.
Sealing Moist Foods:
When sealing moist foods, such as sauces or stews, you have the option to instantly seal the bag and
bypass the auto-seal function if you see any liquid being drawn from the bag or whenever you believe the
process is complete. Once the vacuum process has started, simply press the Vacuum Button immediately
followed by the Seal Button and the vacuum pump will stop as the bag is sealed.
Hint: For best results liquids should be frozen prior to vacuum sealing. Remove excess juices before
sealing whenever possible.
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HOW TO VACUUM SEAL WITH SEAL-A-MEAL
®
BAGS
1. Place item to be sealed in pre-cut or custom sized bag, leaving at least 3 inches between
contents and top of bag to allow for contraction.
2. Insert Nozzle into bag. Align left edge of bag with Nozzle edge. Make sure bag is straight (with
no wrinkles).
3. Lower Lid. Position hands on both sides of the Lid. Press firmly on both sides of the Lid until
you hear each side click into the locked position.
Note:
Sealer will not operate if Lid is not properly closed. Do not be afraid to apply pressure
to the Lid, you will not damage the Sealer.
4. Press the Vacuum Button. Vacuum Indicator Light will turn on. Once all of the air is removed,
the unit will automatically switch to the seal mode. When both the Vacuum and Seal Indicator
Lights turn off, the bag is vacuum sealed.
5. Push in Lid Release Buttons to open Lid.
To stop the vacuum process at any time, press the Vacuum Button. To instantly seal and avoid
crushing delicate foods or drawing liquid from the bag. Once the vacuum process has started,
simply press the Vacuum Button immediately followed by the Seal Button. This will stop air from
being drawn from the bag and seal the bag.
Warning: Even though the Sealing Strip is not powered when Lid is open, it may still be hot.
Note: The unit has a 30 second cool down period between vacuuming cycles. Unit will not operate
during this time.
CAUTION: This Vacuum Food Sealer is not for commercial use. If sealing more than 30 bags
or canisters in a row, wait at least 25 minutes before continuing to use your Vacuum Food Sealer.
USING YOUR CANISTER WITH A SEAL-A-MEAL
®
VACUUM FOOD SEALER
Seal-a-Meal
®
Canisters are great for storing food or other items on the countertop or in your
refrigerator or pantry.
Make sure your Seal-a-Meal
®
Vacuum Food Sealer is sitting on a flat, dry surface and follow the
instructions below. Plug in the unit.
1. Place the item you wish to seal inside the Canister Base, leaving at least on inch between the
contents and the rim of the canister.
2. Place the Lid on the Canister. Attach the Accessory Hose into the Accessory Port on your
Seal-a-Meal
®
Vacuum Food Sealer.
3. Attach other end of the Accessory Hose to the Accessory Port on the Universal Sealer.
4. Place Universal Sealer on top of the Canister Lid.
5. Press the Vacuum Button. Vacuum Indicator Light will turn on. Once all the air is removed
from the Canister, the Sealer and Indicator Light will automatically turn off.
6. Disconnect Accessory Hose from Accessory Port on Vacuum Food Sealer and remove the
Universal Sealer. The Canister is now ready to be stored.
To release vacuum in Canister, simply turn the Vacuum Release Knob in direction indicated by
arrows.
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