1. ALWAYS
allow the sealing bar to cool for approximately 20 seconds between bags.
Leave the
Clear Acrylic Vacuum Lid
OPEN between uses, this allows the
Heating
Element
to cool more quickly between bags.
2. Unroll the appropriate amount of bag material for the item that you wish to seal. The
bag should be at least 2” (5 cm) longer than the item you are sealing.
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
Port
prevents the
proper vacuuming of air from the bag.
5. Close the
Clear Acrylic Vacuum Lid
while holding the bag in place.
6. If the
Power Light
is not illuminated, press the
Power Button
to turn on power to
the
Vacuum Sealer
.
7. If the
Manual Light
is not illuminated, press the
Mode Button
until the
Manual
Light
is illuminated to select the
Manual Mode
.
8. Press the
Start Button
engaging the
Vacuum Pump
(the
Vacuum Pump
must be on
for the
Seal Bar
to heat up).
9. You may need to apply slight pressure to the
Handle
at the beginning of the
countdown process in order to create a proper seal.
10. Press the
Manual Seal Button
immediately after the
2-Piston Vacuum Pump
starts. (Press down on the
Clear Acrylic Vacuum Lid
to contact the
Sealing Bar
.)
11. After the
Seal Window
counts down to zero (0) the unit will automatically release
the vacuum and enable the
Clear Acrylic Vacuum Lid
to open.
12. 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.
13. Do not form side seals on the bags, the sides are already sealed.
14. 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
Test seal a couple of vacuum bags to be sure that the Seal Time is set properly.
The Seal Time may need to be increased (+) or decreased (-) to optimally seal
a bag.
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!
PREPARING VAC BAGS FROM A ROLL
1. Turn the
Vacuum Sealer
“ON”.
2. The “
POWER” Light
on the display, “
POWER INDICATOR” Switch
both will
illuminate and the
Internal Cooling Fan
will run. Make sure the unit is in
Manual Mode
.
3. Open the
Vacuum Lid
.
4. Cut a vacuum bag to the length you want from a roll.
5. Place either open end of the bag against the outer face of the
Oval Vacuum
Chamber Seal
in the
Vacuum Chamber
(not in the
Vacuum Chamber
).
6. Close the
Vacuum Lid
. Check that the bag opening is in the center of the
Vacuum
Chamber
.
7. Press and hold the
Vacuum Lid Handle
down. You may need to continue holding
the bag.
8.
Press the
“START” Button
(this will engage the
Pump
and the
Heating Element
).
Press the
Manual Seal Button
to seal the vacuum bag.
9. Sealing is complete when the
Vacuum Chamber
releases after a 3 second cooling
period (the
“COOL” Light
will illuminate). The release is audible.
10. Open the
Vacuum Lid
and remove the bag. DO NOT try to open the
Vacuum Lid
before the vacuum has released or unit damage may occur. Wait at least 20 seconds
before sealing another bag to avoid overheating the unit.
12. Turn the
Vacuum Sealer
“OFF” and unplug the
Power Cord
when you are done.
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!
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