INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Cuisinart Vacuum Sealer VS-100 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic 12. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes. 13. Keep the appliance 8cm from other objects to ensure motor ventilation. 14.
CONTENTS seal process.) d. Canister Only Button Use this button for an automatic airtight vacuum seal at the touch of a button. The action vacuums air out, seals the canister or other accessory and shuts off the seal function when complete. e. Indicator Lights Alert the user when vacuuming or sealing process is in progress; lights turn off when process is complete. 4. Side Locking Buttons Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
before first use 7. Continue to “Vacuum Sealing with Cuisinart Bags” to seal and preserve your items. •R emove all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers from your Vacuum Sealer. Be sure all parts (listed in Parts and Features) of your new vacuum sealer have been included before discarding any packaging materials before discarding any packaging materials. • You may want to keep the box and packing materials to use at a later date.
•D ry the machine gently with a soft, clean cloth. 4. I mmediately press the Seal Only button to seal the bag at the current vacuum level. The red Seal Only indicator light will illuminate while the unit seals the bag. TIPS AND HINTS 1. F or best results use Cuisinart bags, canisters and accessories. 5. O nce the red indicator light goes off, the sealing process is complete. Push the buttons on each side of the unit to unlock the lid and remove your sealed bag. 2.
15. P erishables still need to be refrigerated or frozen. Any frozen foods that are sealed should be stored in the freezer until ready to defrost and use. 5. Allow at least a few inches of bag material between the bag contents and the top of the bag. Then leave at least one additional inch of bag material for each time you plan to reuse the bag. 16. W hen vacuum sealing items with sharp edges, protect bags from punctures by wrapping items in a soft, cushioning material such as a paper towel.
TROUBLESHOOTING •M ake sure the top end of the bag rests entirely within the vacuum channel. Air is not completely removed from the bag •C heck sealing strip and gasket for debris or moisture. • Be sure the cover is securely locked. •C heck to make sure the bag does not have a hole. •C heck to make sure the bottom of bag is completely sealed. Vacuum bag loses vacuum after being sealed. •W rinkles, crumbs, oils or other liquids may cause leaks around the seal.
WARRANTY Limited Three-Year Warranty BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT Cuisinart Vacuum Sealer should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair or, if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, please call our Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190 or write to: Cuisinart, 7811 North Glen Harbor Blvd. Glendale, AZ 85307. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling.
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