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• Connect to 230 V, 50 Hz only. The
warranty is not valid if the appliance is
connected to incorrect voltage.
• Never try to repair the appliance your-
self. Please contact the store where
you bought the appliance for repairs
under warranty.
• Unauthorised repairs or modifications
will invalidate the warranty.
• Caution! Some parts of this appli-
ance can become very hot and cause
burns if touched. Particular attention
should be paid where children and
vulnerable people are present.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out
of reach of children aged less than 8
years.
SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS
• The appliance must be allowed to
cool for 1 minute between heat-seal-
ing or vacuum-sealing.
• Do not try to vacuum-seal bags
containing liquids or runny foodstuffs,
as the contents of the bag may be
sucked into the appliance and destroy
it.
• Only use bags recommended by the
stockist. Do not use kitchen film or
similar, as it may damage the appli-
ance.
• Remove the bag as soon as it has
been heat-sealed/sealed. If it is left in
the appliance while the hot wire cools,
it may stick to the appliance.
• Always keep the hot wire clean to
avoid contaminating the food or sub-
stances to be packed.
• Always keep the hot wire clean of
food residues and dirt so that the
sealing power is not reduced.
• Do not use the vacuum or sealing
function when the lid is open. Make
sure that the lid is locked (using the
release button) before using the
vacuum or sealing function.
ADVANTAGES OF VACUUM
SEALING
Vacuum-packed food keeps better and
longer in the fridge or freezer compared
to food in packaging with air in it.
Some types of food can also be cooked/
reheated by putting the sealed bag into
a dish of water or in a microwave oven.
When cooking food in a microwave oven,
prick holes in the bag with a fork so that
steam can escape.
It is also possible to seal/vacuum-seal
items such as personal papers, medi-
cines, etc. for travelling, camping or sail-
ing so they do not get wet.
