Deni 1910 manual Hints and Tips

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 fine-grained foods, avoid overfilling bags. You may also place a coffee filter inside before vacuum packaging.

■Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum packing for best results.

■Juices and moisture in foods can prevent a good seal, therefore, we recommend to pre-freeze food for 1-2 hours before vacuum packaging. An alternative method is 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 pre-packed in commercial vacuum bags such as cheese and deli meats. Now, you can maintain the taste and freshness of these foods, by re-packaging with Deni Vacuum Sealer Bags after the commercially packed bags have been opened.

■ 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.

■ There are many non-food uses for vacuum packing. Keep camping supplies such as matches, first aid kits and clothing, clean and dry. Keep flares for auto emergencies ready. Keep silver and collectibles untarnished.

■ 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.