3.
Close the lid. Press firmly on the left and right sides of the lid to make sure it locks
(each side should make an audible click when it locks) (Figure 11).
4.
Choose the type of food ("Delicate" or "Normal") by pressing button (1) and whether it
is a "Liquid" or "Solid" by pressing button (2) (see Figure 12 below). The "Normal" and
"Solid" modes are selected by default. "Delicate" foods include more sensitive foods
like fruits that should not be excessively compressed when vacuum packed. "Normal"
foods are those that tolerate being highly compressed when vacuum packing, such as:
meat, fish, dry fruit, etc. The light for the food type turns on.
Figure 12
5.
Press the
button (3 Figure 12). The air in the back is sucked into the vacuum
chamber and the bag is sealed. The light on the
process and turn on again when the vacuum packing is finished (after a few seconds).
6.
Press the 2 release buttons (Figure 13) and remove the bag.
Wipe off any excess liquid or food residue remaining
on the bag. Place the bag in the fridge or freezer
(refer to the "Useful Operating Tips" section).
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Figure 11
button will go out during the
Figure 13
•
Be aware that vacuum packing does not replace refrigeration or freezing. All
perishable food that needs refrigeration must always be refrigerated after being
vacuum packed.
•
Wait at least 20 seconds between seams to allow the unit to cool down properly.
•
To open a vacuum-sealed bag, use a pair of scissors to cut along just under the sealed
seam. The bags are microwave safe.
Vacuum packing using the accessory hose and/or stopper
Compatible airtight vacuum pack containers are not included with this appliance, but
you can purchase them from your retail store's after-sales service counter. Replacement
accessory hoses and vacuum stoppers are also available from your retail store.
Preparation
•
Clean the accessory hose fitted with its 2 end pieces as well as the airtight container
and its lid using a soft sponge and hot water with washing-up liquid added. Rinse with
fresh water and dry carefully using a soft cloth. The container and the hose must be
completely clean and dry. Next, place the food you wish to vacuum seal in the airtight
container, leaving a 2-3 cm gap between the contents and the lid.
Vacuum packing
1.
Connect one end of the accessory hose to the connector located on the right-hand side
of the appliance and the other end to the specially-designed lid of the airtight container
(not included) (Figure 14).
Or:
1.
Connect the vacuum stopper to one end of the hose. Next, connect the free end of
the hose to the connector on the right-hand side of the appliance and use the vacuum
stopper to plug the glass bottle you intend to vacuum seal (Figure 15).
Figure 14
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