Seal-a-Meal vs230 user manual

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SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS Vacuum Food Sealer
1. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void the Warranty.
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2. If you need to exchange the unit, please return it in its original carton, with a sales receipt, to the store where you
purchased it. If you are returning the unit more than 30 days after the date of purchase, please see the enclosed Warrant

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VS230_VS240_07EM1.qxd:VS230_VS24006EM1p.qxd 10/11/07 7:05 PM Page 3 ® START ENJOYING THE BENEFITS OF YOUR SEAL-A-MEAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS VACUUM FOOD STORAGE SYSTEM When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the ® ® following: Thank you for purchasing this Seal-a-Meal Vacuum Sealer. Seal-a-Meal products have been helping families save food, money and time for over 35 years. Now we are introducing the new 1. Read the instructions carefully.

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VS230_VS240_07EM1.qxd:VS230_VS24006EM1p.qxd 10/11/07 7:05 PM Page 5 ® KNOW YOUR SEAL-A-MEAL VACUUM FOOD STORAGE SYSTEM HOW TO MAKE CUSTOM SIZED BAGS WITH THE INTEGRATED BAG ROLL 1. Open Lid and place bag roll into roll storage compartment. Seal Level Switch Hands-free Indicator Light 2. Lift up Bag Cutter Bar. 3. Pull enough bag material from roll to hold item to be vacuum packaged, plus 3 inches. Lower Bag Cover Bag Cutter the Bag Cutter Bar. Open/Cancel Button Bag Cutter Bar Accessory Por

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VS230_VS240_07EM1.qxd:VS230_VS24006EM1p.qxd 10/11/07 7:05 PM Page 7 ® HOW TO MAKE CUSTOM SIZED BAGS WITH THE INTEGRATED BAG ROLL (CONT.) HOW TO VACUUM SEAL WITH SEAL-A-MEAL BAGS (CONT.) 8. When the motor stops and the Progress Indicator Lights shut off, sealing is complete. 6. When the motor stops and the Progress Indicator Lights shut off, sealing is complete. 9. Press the Open/Cancel button. 7. Press the Open/Cancel button. 10. The custom sized bag is ready for vacuum sealing. 8. Lift the

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VS230_VS240_07EM1.qxd:VS230_VS24006EM1p.qxd 10/11/07 7:05 PM Page 9 ® HOW TO VACUUM SEAL WITH SEAL-A-MEAL ACCESSORIES (CONT.) CARE AND CLEANING 4. To begin the vacuum process, press down firmly on Lid with both hands and hold until the 1. Always unplug the unit before cleaning. motor starts. Continue to hold the Lid. When the Hands-free Indicator Light illuminates, it is 2. Do not immerse in water. safe to remove hands from the Lid. The unit continues to vacuum. Once all of the air is 3. Do

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VS230_VS240_07EM1.qxd:VS230_VS24006EM1p.qxd 10/11/07 7:05 PM Page 11 HINTS AND TIPS TROUBLESHOOTING � Save Money: Buy in bulk, separate food into meal size portions, vacuum seal, and freeze. PROBLEM SOLUTION Just remove a the sealed bag, thaw in the refrigerator, and prepare your meal. � Make sure the power cord is correctly plugged into the electrical outlet. Nothing happens � Save Time: Prepare meals in advance, vacuum seal, store in the refrigerator or freezer, and when I press down rehea

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VS230_VS240_07EM1.qxd:VS230_VS24006EM1p.qxd 10/11/07 7:05 PM Page 13 RECIPES RECIPES OREGANO & GARLIC TOMATO SAUCE SAVORY HERBED CHICKEN WITH TRI-COLORED VEGETABLES ® ® Use this flavorful sauce immediately or pre-freeze and vacuum seal in a Seal-a-Meal Vacuum Storage Bag for Seal-a-Meal Vacuum Storage Bags will keep these vegetables perfectly frozen until you need them, simply prepare easy reheating. ahead! 3 lbs. whole fryer chicken, cut into serving pieces 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 3