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1. ALWAYS
allow the sealing bar to cool for approximately 20 seconds between
bags. Leave the
Vacuum Lid
OPEN between uses, this allows the
Heating Element
to cool more quickly between bags.
2. Open the
Vacuum Lid,
press and unlock both corners by pressing down on
the two grey corner panels on the
Vacuum Lid
.
3. Place one end of the bag onto the
Sealing Bar
, leaving about 2” (5 cm) of the
empty part of the bag beyond the inside edge of the
Sealing Bar
.
4. Be sure not to cover the
Vacuum Port
with the bag. Covering the
Vacuum Port
prevents the proper vacuuming of air from the bag.
5. Close the
Vacuum Lid,
press and lock both corners by pressing down on the
two grey corner panels on the
Vacuum Lid
.
6. Press the
Start Button
engaging the
Vacuum Pump
(the
Vacuum Pump
must be
on for the
Seal Bar
to heat up).
7. Press the
Seal Button
immediately after the
Vacuum Pump
starts.
8. After the
Seal Window
counts down to zero (0) the unit will automatically release
the vacuum and enable the
Vacuum Lid
to open.
9. Open the
Vacuum Lid,
press and unlock both corners by pressing down on
the two grey corner panels on the
Vacuum Lid
.
10. Remove the bag and inspect the seal. The seal should appear smooth and
consistent all the way across the bag. The seal
SHOULD NOT
melt through the bag at
any point. Be sure there are no creases or wrinkles that may allow air to leak into the
bag. A properly sealed bag will not pull apart, the bag must be cut open.
11. Do not form side seals on the bags, the sides are already sealed.
12. If the seal is good, proceed with vacuum packaging. Otherwise:
.
If the seal is melted through the bag trim off the bad seal with scissors
and adjust the
Seal Time Down (-)
in one second increments and try the
test process again.
.
If the seal has not fully welded the bag closed, trim off the bad seal with
scissors and adjust the
Seal Time Up (+)
in one second increments and try
the test process again.
INITIAL TESTING OF THE BAG SEAL
WARNING!
Before cleaning, assembling or disassembling the
Vacuum Sealer, make sure the Vacuum Sealer is OFF and the PLUG IS
REMOVED FROM THE OUTLET/POWER SOURCE!
NOTE:
The
Vacuum Sealer
is ONLY intended to be used with VACUUM BAGS. For
best results, only use the recommended vacuum bags with an embossed or mesh lining.
DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD BAGS!
Any other uses of the
Vacuum Sealer,
other
than the uses described in this booklet, could potentially damage the appliance and void
the warranty!