Compact Vacuum Sealer
Hints and Tips
■Do not overfill the bags; leave enough space at the open end of the bag so that the bag can be placed on the removable interface more positively.
■Do not wet the open end of the bag. Wet bags may be difficult to melt and seal tightly.
■Clean and straighten the open end of the bag before sealing. Make sure nothing is left on the open area of the bag, no wrinkle or creased lines should appear on the open panel, foreign objects or creased bags may cause difficulty to seal tightly.
■Do not vacuum package objects with sharp points like fish bones and hard shells. Sharp points may penetrate and tear the bag. You may want to use a container instead of a bag.
■Let the vacuum sealer rest for 1 minute, after each sealing or vacuum sealing.
■During bag vacuum packaging process, small amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can be inadvertently pulled into removable interface, clogging the pump and damaging your appliance. To avoid this: freeze moist and juicy foods first before sealing bags or place a folded paper towel near the inside top of the bag. For powdery or
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■Juices and moisture in foods can prevent a good seal, therefore, we recommend to
5fold a paper towel. Fill the bag with food and lay flat.
Place the folded towel so it lies between the top of the bag and the food. Ensure that the paper towel is below the sealing strip. When you vacuum seal, the paper towel will absorb the excess moisture.
■ Liquids need to be cooled before vacuum packing.
■ Store perishable foods in the freezer or refrigerator. Vacuum packing extends the shelf life of foods, but does not preserve them.
■ Many foods are sold
■ Pantry items such as flour, rice, mixes for cakes and pancakes, all stay fresher longer when vacuum packed. Nuts and condiments maintain their flavor while rancidity is kept out.
■ For objects with sharp points and edges, such as bones or
dried pasta, pad the edges with paper towels to keep them from puncturing the bag.
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■ Fill a bag about 2/3 full with water, seal the end (don’t vacuum). Freeze the bag and use for ice in the cooler, or ice packs for sports injuries.