User manual

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Compact Vacuum Sealer
Hints and Tips
n Do not overfill the bags; leave enough space at the open
end of the bag so that the bag can be placed on the
removable interface more positively.
n Do not wet the open end of the bag. Wet bags may be
difficult to melt and seal tightly.
n Clean and straighten the open end of the bag before
sealing. Make sure nothing is left on the open area of the
bag, no wrinkle or creased lines should appear on the
open panel, foreign objects or creased bags may cause
difficulty to seal tightly.
n Do not vacuum package objects with sharp points like fish
bones and hard shells. Sharp points may penetrate and
tear the bag. You may want to use a container instead of a
bag.
n Let the vacuum sealer rest for 1 minute, after each sealing
or vacuum sealing.
n During bag vacuum packaging process, small amounts of
liquids, crumbs or food particles can be inadvertently
pulled into removable interface, 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 may also
place a coffee filter inside before vacuum packaging.
n Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum
packing for best results.
n Juices and moisture in foods can prevent a good seal,
therefore, we recommend to pre-freeze food for 1-2 hours
before vacuum packaging. An alternative method is to
fold a paper towel. Fill the bag with food and lay flat.
Place the folded towel so it lies between the top of the
bag and the food. Ensure that the paper towel is below
the sealing strip. When you vacuum seal, the paper towel
will absorb the excess moisture.
n Liquids need to be cooled before vacuum packing.
n Store perishable foods in the freezer or refrigerator.
Vacuum packing extends the shelf life of foods, but does
not preserve them.
n Many foods are sold pre-packed in commercial vacuum bags
such as cheese and deli meats. Now, you can maintain the
taste and freshness of these foods, by re-packaging with
Deni Vacuum Sealer Bags after the commercially packed
bags have been opened.
n Pantry items such as flour, rice, mixes for cakes and
pancakes, all stay fresher longer when vacuum packed.
Nuts and condiments maintain their flavor while rancidity is
kept out.
n For objects with sharp points and edges, such as bones or
dried pasta, pad the edges with paper towels to keep
them from puncturing the bag.
n There are many non-food uses for vacuum packing. Keep
camping supplies such as matches, first aid kits and
clothing, clean and dry. Keep flares for auto emergencies
ready. Keep silver and collectibles untarnished.
n Fill a bag about
2
/3 full with water, seal the end (don’t
vacuum). Freeze the bag and use for ice in the cooler, or
ice packs for sports injuries.