Gastroback 46008 Design Vakuum Sealer Plus - Manual (Page 10)

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• For best results do not overfill the plastic bag or containers. Leave about 8 cm free space
(foils) or 3 cm (containers) above the food. Otherwise the appliance cannot generate a
vacuum or liquids or small parts of food can be sucked in (especially if powdery or finely
ground) and damage the vacuum pump. Always work with special care, when vacuum
packing runny food or beverages.
• Pre-freeze moist food before vacuum sealing (1 – 2 hours). This way no liquids can get
sucked into the appliance and the food will not get pressed.
• The lid must be properly closed after inserting the foil to make the appliance ready for
use. You will hear a clicking sound, when the lid snaps shut.
• Only vacuum pack edible foods that are not off and not over-stored. Only use food that is
really fresh! After packing, store foods as usual. The appliance cannot reverse the process
of deterioration, but can slow down the process of decay.
• Never place the sealed bag in the microwave or in hot water above 90 °C. In case
frozen and vacuumed bags should be placed in the microwave or in boiling water, prick
in beforehand small holes in the bag. The bag are suitable for the following temperatures:
-20 °C to +100 °C.
tiPs For Best results
• Do not leave too much air inside the bag. Reduce air in the bag by squeezing it out
carefully before vacuum sealing. Too much air inside the bag may overload the vacuum
pump and avoid the generation of vacuum.
• Before vacuum packing fish remove its innards.
• Fruits and vegetables should be blanched before it is vacuumed and freezed.
caution: Do not vacuum pack inflammable liquids (e.g. alcoholic beverages, solvents).
Caused by low pressure, large amounts of liquid will evaporate and build-up a hazardous
explosive mixture. Additionally, the appliance could be damaged.
• When vacuum packing objects with sharp edges and points like fish bones and hard
shells, carefully pack these objects with kitchen cloth! Sharp edges and points may pene-
trate and tear the bag! Alternatively use a container.
• You cannot generate side seams with the appliance. The pre-sealed seams of the desi-
gnated foils are welded in a special way for usage with the appliance.
• Only a container OR a bag can be vacuum sealed at a time. These modes of operation
cannot be used simultaneously.
• Place a filter bag on top of powdery or fine ground food, before vacuum packing.
This way the vacuum pump cannot suck in the particles.
• Fill a bag about
2/3 full with water, and thereafter seal the end, but don‘t use the Vacuum
Seal button. Freeze the bag and use for ice in the cooler, or ice packs for sports injuries.
caution: Only use the Seal Only button for this. Ensure not to spill the water on or in
the appliance.
• Frothy food and beverages are not suited at all for vacuum packing. Example: cookies
made from beaten egg white.
• There are many non-food uses for the appliance. Keep camping supplies such as mat-
ches, first aid kits and clothing clean and dry. Keep silver and collectibles untarnished.
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