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Q:  

The Vacuum Pump starts, but no air is being remove from the    

      vacuum bag.

1.  For the best results, always use Cabela’s 

brand vacuum bags.

2.  Be sure that the bag is inserted properly.  

The open end of the bag should be  centered 

within  the  oval 

Vacuum  Chamber  Seals

.   

Be  sure  not  to  cover  the

  Vacuum  Port 

opening (Figure G).  

3.  The bag may have a leak.  If there is a 

leak  in  the  bag,  air  will  be  pulled  into  the 

bag  from  the  outside.    Check  for  tears  or 

punctures.  If you are using a bag that was 

made  from  a  roll  of  material,  double  check 

that the seal on the end of the bag is welded 

closed.

4.    Slight pressure on the 

Vacuum Lid

 may 

be necessary to create a seal at the begin-

ning of the vacuum process. 

5.    If none of the above steps remedy the 

situation, contact Customer Service.

Q:  The Sealing Bar melts through the bag.

1.  The 

Vacuum Sealer 

is only intended to be used with vacuum sealing bags.  For best 

results, Cabela’s Vacuum Bags should be used.  DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD BAGS 

with the 

Vacuum Sealer

.

2.  Check the condition of the

 Teflon Tape 

strips.  Replace if needed.

3.  Open the 

Vacuum Lid

 and allow the sealing bar to cool for 5-10 minutes.  Always 

leave the 

Vacuum Lid 

open between bags, and allow at least 20 seconds between 

cycles.

4.  The 

Sealing Bar 

time may need to be lowered.  Adjust the 

Seal Time Down

 (-) in one 

second increments and try the test process again.   Refer to the 

“Initial Testing of the Bag 

Seal” 

instructions in this booklet for more information.

5.  If none of the above steps remedy the situation, contact Customer Service.

WARNING!

1. 

ALWAYS  DISCONNECT  Vacuum  Sealer 

from  power  source  before  servicing,  changing 

accessories or cleaning the unit.

2.  Plug the 

Vacuum Sealer

 into a standard 120 

Volt, 60 Hz wall outlet.  Avoid using extension 

cords.

3. 

DO  NOT  USE 

the 

Vacuum  Sealer

  if  the 

Power  Cord,  Plug 

or  any  other  parts  are 

damaged.  If the 

Power Cord 

or the 

Vacuum 

Sealer 

 is damaged, call Customer Service.  

DO 

NOT  ATTEMPT  TO  REPLACE  THE  CORD.  

Be sure to not allow the 

Power Cord 

to drape 

into  your  work  area.  Check  that  all  parts  are 

operating  properly,  and  perform  the  intended 

functions.  Check for  any other conditions that 

may affect the operation.

4. 

NEVER 

use  any  accessories  or  parts  from 

other manufacturers.  Doing so will VOID YOUR 

WARRANTY  and  may  cause  fire,  electrical 

shock or injury.

5.  Reduce risk of unintentional starting.  Make 

sure the 

Power Switch

 is in the  “OFF” position 

before attaching to the power source.

6.  KEEP  FINGERS  CLEAR

  of  the 

Heat 

Sealing Bar

 and 

Teflon Tape

 

AT ALL TIMES

these areas become HOT. Doing so may cause 

serious injury.  

7. 

DO  NOT

  take  this  appliance  apart;  doing 

so  will 

VOID  YOUR  WARRANTY 

and  may 

result in personal injury.

8  TO  PROTECT  AGAINST  RISK  OF 

ELECTRICAL SHOCK: 

DO NOT 

SUBMERGE 

THE 

VACUUM  SEALER 

INTO  WATER  OR 

LIQUID.  BE SURE THE 

VACUUM SEALER 

IS  DISCONNECTED  FROM  THE  POWER 

SOURCE  BEFORE  CLEANING.    Follow  the 

“Cleaning Instructions” 

in this booklet.  

NEVER

 

rinse appliance 

Vacuum Sealer 

under tap.

9. 

NEVER LEAVE THE VACUUM SEALER 

UNATTENDED.  

Be safe, 

DISCONNECT 

the 

Vacuum  Sealer 

from  power  source  before 

leaving  the  work  area.    Close  supervision  is 

necessary  when  any  appliance  is  used  near 

children. This appliance is 

NOT 

to be used by 

children.

10. 

DO  NOT

  let  the 

Power  Cord 

hang  over 

edge of work surface.

 

11.  Be sure the 

Vacuum Sealer 

is on a stable 

work surface.  Be sure all the 

Vacuum Sealer 

Feet

 are stable.

12. 

DO N

OT 

use 

the 

Vacuum Sealer 

outdoors.

13. 

DO  NOT

  use  the 

Vacuum  Sealer 

while 

under  the  influence  of  drugs,  medications  or 

alcohol.

14. 

The 

Vacuum Sealer 

is ONLY intended 

to be used with VACUUM BAGS.  For best 

results, only use the recommended vacuum 

bags.   

DO  NOT  USE  HOUSEHOLD 

BAGS! 

 Any other uses of the 

 Vacuum 

Sealer, 

other  than  the  uses  described  in 

this booklet, could potentially damage the 

appliance and void the warranty!

 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.

WARNING!

    Before  cleaning,  assembling  or  disassembling  the 

Vacuum Sealer, make sure the Vacuum Sealer is OFF and the PLUG IS 

REMOVED FROM THE OUTLET/POWER SOURCE!

READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS 

AND WARNINGS PRIOR TO USING THIS UNIT.  YOUR 

SAFETY IS MOST IMPORTANT!  FAILURE TO COMPLY 

WITH PROCEDURES AND SAFEGUARDS MAY RESULT 

IN  SERIOUS  INJURY  OR  PROPERTY  DAMAGE.  

REMEMBER: YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS YOUR 

RESPONSIBILITY!

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES

NOTE:

  The 

Vacuum Sealer 

is ONLY intended to be used with VACUUM BAGS.  For 

best results, only use the recommended vacuum bags.  

DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD 

BAGS! 

 Any other uses of the 

 Vacuum Sealer, 

other than the uses described in this 

booklet, could potentially damage the appliance and void the warranty!

Figure G

Leave 2” 

Seal 

Space

Vacuum Port

Summary of Contents for 08-0601-C

Page 1: ...e broken or the unit does not operate properly please contact Cabela s Customer Service Retail Store Purchases 1 800 905 2731 U S Canada Catalog and Internet Purchases 1 800 237 8888 All International 1 308 234 5555 DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE STORE WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED ...

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Page 3: ...aling a moist or powdery food insert a paper towel into the bag above the food before vacuum packaging The paper towel will prevent the food from interfering with the seal See the Vacuum Packaging Guidelines in this booklet for helpful tips 4 If none of the above steps remedy the situation contact Customer Service NOTE The Vacuum Sealer is ONLY intended to be used with VACUUM BAGS For best results...

Page 4: ...oing so will VOID YOUR WARRANTY and may cause fire electrical shock or injury 5 Reduce risk of unintentional starting Make sure the Power Switch is in the OFF position before attaching to the power source 6 KEEP FINGERS CLEAR of the Heat Sealing Bar and Teflon Tape AT ALL TIMES these areas become HOT Doing so may cause serious injury 7 DO NOT take this appliance apart doing so will VOID YOUR WARRA...

Page 5: ...ontact Customer Service Q My Vacuum Sealer shut off and will not start again 1 0 The Thermal Overload Protector may have been activated In this case allow the Vacuum Sealer to cool by opening the Vacuum Lid for approximately 20 minutes Be sure to leave the Vacuum Lid open between bag sealing 2 0 Be sure that the female end of the Power Cord is plugged completely into the Power Supply Port of the V...

Page 6: ... the Vacuum Lid is open When the Vacu um Lid is closed heat made by the Seal Bar Heating Element is absorbed by the vacuum bag and Vacuum Lid Seal When the Vacuum Lid is open there is no means to dissipate the heat and unit damage may occur WARNING Before cleaning assembling or disassembling the Vacuum Sealer make sure the Vacuum Sealer is OFF and the PLUG IS REMOVED FROM THE OUTLET POWER SOURCE N...

Page 7: ...d meat is not cooked to at least 160 o F to 165 o F 71 o C to 74 o C bacteria will not be destroyed and there s a good chance you will get sick Solid pieces of meat like steaks and chops don t have dangerous bacteria like E coli on the inside so they can be served more rare Still any beef cut should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 145 o F 63 o C medium rare The safe temperature fo...

Page 8: ...ch engages the air evacuation process Manual Bag Seal Button This button will start the Seal Bar at any time in Manual Mode More information about the Manual Mode can be found in the Manual Mode section of his booklet CONTROL PANEL 17 WARNING Before cleaning assembling or disassembling the Vacuum Sealer make sure the Vacuum Sealer is OFF and the PLUG IS REMOVED FROM THE OUTLET POWER SOURCE NOTE Th...

Page 9: ...for sealing to prevent interfering with the seal of the vacuum bag BERRIES strawberries raspberries blackberries Refrigerator 1 3 days 1 week BERRIES cranberries huckleberries blueberries Refrigerator 3 6 days 2 weeks To prevent berries from being crushed by the vacuum sealer it is best to freeze item before packing Spread the berries out on a cookie sheet to allow them to freeze individually Berr...

Page 10: ...g water Vacuum packed perishable foods like meats vegetables and cheeses must be refrigerated at or below 34o F 1 1o C or frozen especially acid free or low acid foods This is important because although vacuum packaging removes most air from the bag bacteria like Clostridium Botulinum which produces a toxin that causes the illness botulism is anaerobic and grows in the absence of oxygen Refrigerat...

Page 11: ...bag beyond the inside edge of the Sealing Bar 3 Be sure not to cover the Vacuum Port with the bag Covering the Vacuum Port prevents the proper vacuuming of air from the bag 4 Close the Vacuum Lid while holding the bag in place 5 If the Manual Light is not illuminated press the Mode Button until the Manual Light is illuminated to select the Manual Mode 6 Press the Start Button engaging the Vacuum P...

Page 12: ...age the appliance and void the warranty BEFORE ATTEMPTING VACUUM PACKAGING BE SURE THAT THE VACUUM SEALERISSETUPINACCORDANCEWITHALLOFTHESAFETYPRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THIS BOOKLET 1 With the Vacuum Sealer plugged in and the power turned on check to be sure the Auto Mode Light is illuminated press the Mode Button until the Auto Light is on 2 Place the items to be vacuum sealed into a vacuum bag Allow ...

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