FoodSaver Vac 1500 - Manual (Page 5)

Important Tips
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Important Tips When Vacuum Packaging:
1 Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for refrigeration.
2 Use ONLY bags and rolls manufactured by FoodSaver.
3 Do not allow the Vacuum Channel to fill up with liquids. This
will render the appliance unusable. To prevent it, avoid overfilling
the bags and freeze liquids first.
4 You can prevent liquids from being drawn into the appliance by
placing a folded paper towel at the top of the bag, but below
the seal area, before vacuum packaging.
5 Do not attempt to create your own side seams for a FoodSaver
Bag. These bags are manufactured with special side seams which
are sealed all the way to the outer edge. Creating your own side
seams can actually leave air channels exposed which will cause
leakage and prevent a vacuum from being formed.
6 Always make sure you leave at least one extra inch of bag
material for each time you plan to reuse the bag.
7 If you are not sure whether you have achieved a complete seal,
simply seal the bag again about
1 ⁄
4
inch above the first seal.
8 Bulky items sometimes make it difficult to achieve a smooth
sealing surface. Gently stretch the bag flat along the Sealing Strip
before closing the lid.
9 When packaging products with sharp edges (dry spaghetti,
silverware, etc.), protect the bag from punctures by wrapping the
products in a cushioning material, such as paper towels, styrofoam,
tissue, etc. Products can also be vacuum packaged in canisters or
Mason jars to avoid any possibility of puncturing a bag.
1 0 Avoid drawing powdery or fine-grained products into the appliance.
This will inhibit the vacuuming and sealing process and may clog
the unit, preventing it from drawing a good vacuum. To prevent
this from occurring, avoid overfilling the bags.
Important Safeguards
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For Your Own Safety, Always Follow These Basic
Precautions When Using the FoodSaver appliance:
1 Read the instructions carefully.
2 Do not use the appliance on wet or hot surfaces, or near a
heat source.
3 Do not immerse any part of the appliance, power cord or plug in
water or other liquid.
4 To disconnect, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Do not disconnect by pulling on the cord.
5 Do not operate the appliance with a damaged power cord or plug.
Do not operate the appliance if it malfunctions or is in any
way damaged. If the cord or the appliance is damaged, it must be
returned to an authorized service center.
6 Do not use an extension cord with the appliance.
7 Use only accessories or attachments recommended by Tilia, Inc.
8 Use the appliance only for its intended use.
9 Closely supervise children when using any electrical appliance.
Do not allow the appliance to be used as a toy.
1 0 120v Machines Only: The appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not
modify the plug in any way.
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