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VS110
®
VACUUM FOOD SEALER
“Saving Families Food, Money, and Time
for over 35 years...and counting!”
Owner’s Guide
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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VS11003EM3 4/1/03 10:59 AM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should An extension cord may be used when care is exercised in its use. When always be followed, including the following: an extension cord is used the marked electrical rating of the electrical cord shall be the same or more than the rating of the sealer. The 1. Read the instructions carefully. extension cord shall be arranged so that it does not d
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VS11003EM3 4/1/03 10:59 AM Page 4 ® ® KNOW YOUR SEAL-A-MEAL VACUUM FOOD SEALER ABOUT YOUR SEAL-A-MEAL BAGS ® Seal-a-Meal bags are provided in two different ways – on customizable UPPER LID Rolls (8" and 11" wide) and pre-cut bags (1-Quart and 1-Gallon sizes). SEAL BUTTON Our durable bags are made of high-density material that can be frozen, boiled, are microwave safe and are reusable. The pattern that appears on SEALER INDICATOR LIGHT the bag helps provide an airtight seal that lasts longer t
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VS11003EM3 4/1/03 10:59 AM Page 6 ® ® HOW TO USE YOUR SEAL-A-MEAL VACUUM FOOD SEALER HOW TO USE YOUR SEAL-A-MEAL VACUUM FOOD SEALER WITH THE INTEGRATED BAG ROLL (CONT.) WITH THE INDIVIDUAL BAGS (CONT.) 11. Place the open end of the bag around the 5. Close lid until it is locked into place. ® NOZZLE so it is completely inside the bag Fig. 1 6. Press the VACUUM BUTTON and The Seal-a-Meal Vacuum Food (See Fig.1). Sealer will now vacuum the air out of the bag. The VACUUM Hint: Align the left sid
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VS11003EM3 4/1/03 10:59 AM Page 8 CARE AND CLEANING REPLACING THE INTEGRATED ROLLS 1. The bag holder is spring-loaded. Place your CLEANING THE FOOD SEALER hand on one end of the holder, using your • Always unplug the unit before cleaning. other hand to push one end of the holder • Always remove from wall mounted position prior to cleaning. into the other until it is no longer connected • Do not immerse in water. in the slot. • Do not use abrasives to clean the unit. 2. Pull open end of h
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VS11003EM3 4/1/03 10:59 AM Page 10 CARE AND CLEANING (CONT.) TIPS AND TRICKS (CONT.) PREPARE MEALS IN ADVANCE NOTE: The NOZZLE and REMOVABLE DRIP TRAY contains Microban • Prepare large quantities of food, and then divide into meal-size antimicrobial protection, which inhibits the growth of stain and odor portions. Seal in bags for tomorrow, next week, next month, etc. causing bacteria and keeps the unit cleaner between cleanings. Normal cleaning practices should be maintained. Does not protec
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VS11003EM3 4/1/03 10:59 AM Page 12 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN I PRESS THE VACUUM BUTTON 3) Make sure there were no food items with sharp edges that may have punctured the bag. If you find a puncture hole seal the item in 1) Make sure the power cord is correctly plugged into the electrical an entirely new bag. outlet. THE BAG MELTS 2) Make sure the power cord is not damaged in any way. 1) The sealing strip may have been too hot during the sealing process. 3) M
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VS11003EM3 4/1/03 10:59 AM Page 14 MARINATING IDEAS (CONT.) MARINATING IDEAS (CONT.) JERK MARINADE CITRUS MARINADE 1 white onion, chopped Zest of 1 lemon – reserve the juice 3 ⁄4 cup of scallions, chopped Zest of 1 orange – reserve the juice 1 2 tsp. of thyme ⁄4 cup of Soy sauce 3 tsp. of brown sugar 2 tbs. Ginger root – chopped 1 tsp. of allspice 4 garlic cloves 1 1 ⁄4 tsp. of ground nutmeg ⁄4 cup of honey 1 tsp. black pepper 2 tsp. of red pepper flakes Combine the juice of the orange
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VS11003EM3 4/1/03 10:59 AM Page 16 LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ® Rival warrants this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one (1) year from date of original purchase. If you have a claim under this warranty please follow these procedures: 1) Within the first 45 days from date of original purchase, defective product should be returned to original place of purchase for replacement (with proof-of-purchase). 2) Within the first 12 months from date of purchase Rival will r
