- Fill the container leaving at least 3 cm of room between
the contents and upper rim. Place the lid on the container
and turn the knob to the "VACUUM" position (fig. L).
- Connect the container lid knob to the appliance air inlet
(4) by means of the connection hose (13) (fig. M).
- Lock the lid (2) by pushing the LOCK buttons (5); the
machine will carry out a vacuum packing cycle and turn off
automatically on its completion.
- Remove the hose from the container lid knob.
- Turn the knob to the "CLOSED" position.
- To open the containers turn the knob to the "OPEN" position,
you should hear a hissing of air as it enters the container.
This sound guarantees that the contents have been packed
in a vacuum.
6 Vacuum packing in Family containers
Multipurpose containers ideal for storage of frequently used
products such as dry and fragile foods; powder foodstuffs;
fresh, pureed or strained fruit and vegetables.
Their transparency and design makes them attractive to display
on kitchen shelves while ensuring that their contents are clearly
visible.
- Fill the container leaving at least 3 cm of room between
the contents and upper rim and position the cap on the
container.
- Connect the container lid to the air inlet (4) of the appliance
(fig. N) by means of the connection hose (13).
- Lock the lid (2) by pushing the LOCK buttons (5); the
machine will carry out a vacuum packing cycle and turn off
automatically on its completion.
- Remove the hose from the container lid.
- Press the central button (14) to open the containers
(fig. N).
7 Vacuum packing in glass jars sealed with metal caps
(Leifheit type)
Use the large-sized cap attachment to pack foods in large-
mouthed glass jars with a metal cap. A small-sized cap
attachment is also available for narrow-mouthed jars sealed
with metal caps.
- Fill the container leaving at least 3 cm of room between
the contents and upper rim.
- Connect the cap attachment (15) to the air inlet (4) of the
appliance by means of the connection hose (13).
Place the cap attachment directly on the jar with the metal
cap only (16) and press down, making sure it fits correctly.
(fig. O)
- Lock the lid (2) by pushing the LOCK buttons (5); the
machine will carry out a vacuum packing cycle and turn off
automatically on its completion. Make sure that the cap
attachment holds firmly by keeping it pressed with your
hand.
- Disconnect the hose from the cap attachment. Remove
the cap attachment from the jar.
- Apply the ring (17) supplied with the jar and screw it down
all the way (fig. O).
- To open a glass jar vacuum-sealed with a metal cap, use
the cap opener provided (the side with writing should be
turned up). Position the cap opener as shown in figure P
and gently pry open the cap until the vacuum is released.
Remove the metal cap. This accessory allows you to reuse
the cap.
8 Vacuum packing with bottle caps
The Bottle Cap may be used to seal partly filled bottles of
wine or non-fizzy beverages. Using the Bottle Cap will allow
you to create a vacuum inside the bottle so as to slow down
oxidisation and preserve the freshness and flavour of its
contents for a longer time.
- By means of the connection hose (13) connect the air inlet
(4) of the appliance to the Bottle Cap (18) (fig. Q). Press
the Cap firmly into the bottle.
- Lock the lid (2) by pushing the LOCK buttons (5); the
machine will carry out a vacuum packing cycle and turn off
automatically on its completion.
- Disconnect the hose from both the Bottle Cap and the
appliance immediately.
- To open a bottle sealed with the Bottle Cap, simply pull the
cap out of the bottle. You will hear the air rushing into the
bottle.
9 Vacuum packing with the cap attachment in Executive
containers or in containers sealed with Universal Caps
with the previous model of knob
To use the Cap Attachment in Executive containers or in
containers sealed with Universal Caps with the previous model
of knob, read the instructions supplied in our web page
www.flama.pt
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