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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
• Always unplug the machine before cleaning.
• Do not immerse the unit or electrical cord
in water or any other liquid.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring
pads to clean the unit, as they may scratch
or damage the surface.
• Clean the outside of the unit with a soft
damp cloth, using mild dish soap and
warm water.
• To clean the inside of the unit, use a paper
towel or a soft clean cloth to wipe away
any food or liquid. Dampen a soft cloth
with mild soapy water and gently wipe
clean.
• Dry the machine gently with a soft,
clean cloth.
• Any other servicing should be performed
by an authorized service representative.
TIPS AND HINTS
1. For best results use Cuisinart bags and
accessories.
2. Allow at least 10 seconds in between
using Seal Only function to allow sealing
strip to cool slightly
3. Place bag on vacuum sealer so that the
bag curves naturally towards the unit.
4. During the vacuum sealing process,
small amounts of liquids, crumbs or food
particles can be pulled into the vacuum
channel, clogging the pump and damaging
the unit. To prevent this, follow these tips:
a. Folding bag ends over and/or
standing bag up in a bowl allows you
to add foods into the bags with ease.
Folding bag ends over also allows you
to cleanly add food (especially moist
foods) without getting any residue on
the bag edges, helping to ensure a
better seal.
b.
Clean vacuum channel in between each
use with a clean paper towel tightly
wadded or rolled up and inserted into
vacuum channel to soak up any liquid.
5. Allow at least a few inches of bag
material between the bag contents
and the top of the bag. Then leave
at least one additional inch of bag
material for each time you plan to
reuse the bag.
6. Save money by buying foods in
bulk, like meats and vegetables,
and vacuum seal to keep fresher
longer. Prep foods before sealing
so that they will be ready to go.
7. Remember that softer foods should
be frozen slightly before vacuum
sealing and storing in freezer.
Examples would be baked goods,
soft fruits and vegetables and
cooked dishes like pre-portioned
leftover foods.
8. To keep track of dates, you can write
on the white stripe on the bag with
permanent marker.
9. Save and freeze leftovers! Portion
leftovers like lasagna and casseroles
into proper serving sizes, then vacuum
seal and freeze so that they are ready
to defrost and serve with ease. Softer
foods like pastas should be slightly
frozen first so that they do not lose
their shape when vacuum sealed.
10. Seal and save fresh-squeezed citrus
juices. Freeze first in ice cube trays
and then vacuum seal cubes to keep
in freezer for future use.
11. Make cookie dough and scoop into
individual portions. Freeze the scoops
and then vacuum seal for cookies
ready to be baked at any time.
12. Think of your vacuum sealer before
you travel. Vacuum seal food when
hiking, camping or even for long car
trips. Toiletries can even be sealed so
that they will not leak in a suitcase.
