Care And Cleaning - Nesco American Harvest VS-09HH Guía Del Cuidado/Del Uso

1. When the motor slows or stops working or sealer has been in storage for a long
time, it means the battery needs to be recharged.
2. Plug the adaptor into wall outlet and charging base, then place unit in the
charger stand. The red light indicates charging. Green indicates fully charged.
3. It generally takes 9 to 12 hours to charge the battery fully, time may vary
depending on battery life before charging. NOTE: For best battery performance,
charge the unit for minimum 12 hours if it is the first time charging or left unused
for a long time.
It is normal that the adaptor and charger base gets warm when charging.
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To maintain the battery performance, always fully re-charge the unit or
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discharging the unit every 3-6 months.
Wipe vacuum sealer with damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not immerse in
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water or other liquids. Not dishwasher safe!
2. Remove and clean outer suction base frequently or after sealing liquids.
- Rotate the outer suction base and pull it outward to dismantle it, wash and dry it.
- Rotate the inner suction base and pull it off, wash and clean it.
3. Wash all vacuum accessories in warm water with a mild dishwashing soap. Do
not immerse vacuum sealer or canister cover in water or other liquids.
4. Canister bases (not lids) are top rack dishwasher safe. But canister cover should
be wiped down with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly before reusing.
5. Canister and cover are not microwave or freezer safe.
Do not overfill the bags; leave enough space around the valve.
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Clean and straighten the zipper end of the bag before sealing. Make sure nothing
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is left on the zipper area of the bag, no wrinkle or creases should appear, foreign
objects or creased bags may cause difficulty in sealing tightly.
Do not vacuum package objects with sharp points like fish bones and hard shells.
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Sharp points may penetrate and tear the bag. Cover sharp points with paper towel.
Let the vacuum sealer rest for 1 minute, before using again.
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During bag vacuum packaging process, small amounts of liquids, crumbs or food
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particles can be inadvertently pulled into vacuum valve 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 can also place a coffee
filter or paper towel inside before vacuum packaging
• Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum packing for best results.
• Store perishable foods in the freezer or refrigerator. Vacuum packing extends the
shelf life of foods, but does not preserve them.
Pantry items such as flour, rice, mixes for cakes and pancakes, all stay fresher longer when
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vacuum packed. Nuts and condiments maintain their flavor while rancidity is kept out.
Keep camping supplies such as matches, first aid kits and clothing, clean and dry.
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Keep flares for auto emergencies ready. Keep silver and collectibles untarnished.
Recharging the unit

Care and Cleaning

Vacuum Sealing Tips
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