5x
Vacuum bag (30 x 40 cm)
1x
Vacuum hose
A P P L I A N C E D E S C R I P T I O N ( S E E I M AG E A / B )
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Cover
1
Control panel
2
Connection port for vacuum hose
3
Start lever
4
Vacuum bay with sealing bar
5
Release buttons
6
Silicone contact strip
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CO N T R O L B U T TO N S ( S E E I M AG E C )
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Pulse vacuum button
t
Cancel button
y
Vacuum & seal button
u
Progress indicator
i
Manual seal button
o
Memory button
p
I N S TA L L AT I O N
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Make sure that the appliance and containers are clean and free of damage to
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prevent contaminating any food.
1.
Place the appliance on a stable, flat, and heat and moisture resistant surface.
Make sure to have enough space around the appliance to process the bags with food.
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Plug the power cable
2.
into a power outlet.
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The GENTLE indicator, DRY indicator, and SINGLE indicators light up.
C R E AT I N G A B AG F R O M VAC U U M F I L M
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1.
Cut the vacuum film to the desired size.
The bag should be at least 10 cm larger than the food.
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To vacuum pack soups, stews or other liquids, freeze the liquid to a solid state before starting the
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vacuuming process or use a bag that is at least 15 cm larger than the food.
2.
Place one open end of the vacuum film inside the vacuum bay 5. Insert it approximately 4 cm
until you feel the vacuum film hit a stop.
3.
Press the manual seal button o.
Press the weld button
4.
to change the weld type. A single weld takes less time. A double weld is
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stronger and more secure.
Push down the start lever
5.
to seal the vacuum film.
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The manual seal button lights up blue and the progress indicator lights show the process status. The
process is done when the lights switch off and the appliance beeps once.
6.
Remove the vacuum film from the appliance.
The vacuum film should now be shaped like a bag, with just one open end.
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7.
Check if the seal seam is straight and without creases. If this is not the case, cut off the seam and
repeat the process.
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Vacuum hose
8
Upper seal
9
Drip tray
q
Lower seal
w
Sealing bar
e
Power cable
r
Marinate button
a
Canister button
s
Vacuum speed button
d
Food button
f
Weld button
g
VAC U U M I N G A N D S E A L I N G A F I L L E D B AG
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1.
Fill a vacuum bag with food.
You can purchase accessories for your vacuum sealer at your supplier or Solis.
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2.
Clean the inside and outside of the open end of the bag.
3.
Smooth out the open end of the bag. Make sure there are no wrinkles.
4.
Place the open end of the vacuum bag inside the vacuum bay 5. Insert it approximately 4 cm until
you feel the vacuum film hit a stop.
When vacuuming a vacuum bag with liquid, make sure the liquid does not
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flow into the appliance.
Press the vacuum & seal button u.
5.
Press the food button
6.
to set the moisture level of the food. The default setting is Dry.
f
Press the vacuum speed button
7.
to adjust the speed settings. The default setting is Gentle.
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Use the Gentle setting or controlled vacuuming (see chapter Controlled vacuuming and manual
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sealing) when vacuuming pressure sensitive foods.
8.
Press the weld button
to change the weld type. A double weld is stronger and more secure.
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9.
Push down the start lever
to vacuum and seal the bag.
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The vacuum & seal button lights up during the vacuuming process. The manual seal button lights up
when the sealing process starts. The progress indicator lights show the process status. The process is
done when the lights switch off and a signal sounds.
10. Remove the bag from the appliance.
11. Check if the seal seam is straight and without creases. If this is not the case, cut off the seam, check if
the bag is still big enough and repeat the process.
CO N T R O L L E D VAC U U M I N G A N D M A N UA L S E A L I N G
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The controlled vacuuming and manual sealing option are recommended for vacuum sealing
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pressure sensitive foods, such as pastry.
1.
Follow steps 1-4 from chapter Vacuuming and sealing a filled bag.
Press and hold the pulse vacuum button
2.
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3.
Once enough vacuum has been created, let go of the button. The vacuuming process stops.
4.
Press the manual seal button
to seal the bag.
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5.
Remove the bag from the appliance.
6.
Check if the seal seam is straight and without creases. If this is not the case, cut off the seam.
7.
Check if the bag is still big enough and repeat the process.
VAC U U M I N G S O L I S CO N TA I N E R S
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Exclusively use containers from Solis with this appliance. You can purchase accessories for your
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vacuum sealer at your supplier or Solis.
1.
Clean and dry the container thoroughly.
2.
Place the food into the container. Leave at least 3 cm room between the food and the top of the
container.
3.
Clean the top of the container.
4.
Place the container lid on the container.
5.
For hexagonal containers with twist-knob lids, turn the twist-knob to the SEAL position.
6.
Open the cover 1.
to start the vacuuming process.
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