Sportsman 800883 Use and Care Manual
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1. dry foods such as beans nuts cereals to store longer 2 It s ideal to prepackage ingredients as well as individual portions for the health conscious 3 This sealer can also be used to store and protect other items valuable items such as photos important documents stamp collections book collections jewelry cards comics etc hardware items such as screws nails studs and bolts medicines band aids and other first aid items etc Page 12 of 15 We advise the following when packaging large volumes of meat fish or any food products 1 Before vacuum sealing it s necessary to clean your hands and all utensils and surfaces to be used for cutting and vacuum sealing foods 2 Refrigerate or freeze the perishable foods immediately if you have vacuum sealed them and do not leave them sitting at room temperature 3 The shelf life of dry foods such as nuts coconut or cereals will be extended in vacuum sealed package Store them in a cool dark place 4 Before vacuum sealing some fruit and vegetables such as apples bananas potatoes and root vegetables peel them to extend their shelf lives 5 When vacuum sealing some vegetables such as broccoli cauliflower and cabbage they will emit gases Blanch and freeze these foods before vacuum sealing Page 13 of 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing happens when press the vacuum sealer 1 Make sure the power cord is correctly plugged into the electrical outlet and in2. foods such as flour and cereals may contain insect larvae If not vacuum sealed larvae may hatch during storage and contaminate the foods To prevent weevils and other insects from hatching store these foods in vacuum seal packaging 10 If temperatures in the refrigerator are greater than 40 F 4 C it will support the growth of harmful microorganisms Keep the temperature at 40 F 4 C or below 11 When the temperature in the freezer is 0 F 17 C or lower it s suitable to store foods 12 The vacuum sealed storage temperature will affect dried foods for their shelf life is extended 3 4 times for every 18 F 10 C drop in temperature Page 11 of 15 FUNCTIONS 1 The main function of this appliance is to store a wide variety of foods for freshness flavor and convenience In general vacuum packaging keeps food fresh up to five times as long as other traditional food storage methods Once this appliance is an indispensable part of your life there will be less food spoilage and save you more money 1 Cook in advance to vacuum seal and store individual portions or entire meals This vacuum bag is not recommended for microwave or boil in bag cooking please use the general cooking method to re heat the vacuum sealed foods Prepare foods in advance for picnics and camping trips or barbecues Eliminate freezer burn Package foods such as meat fish poultry seafood and vegetables to freeze or refrigerate Package
3. so 90 air removal leaves a 2 to 3 residual oxygen level in vacuum sealed foods When the oxygen level is at or below 5 as you know most microorganisms are inhibited from growth In general there are three categories of microorganisms mold yeast and bacteria They are present everywhere but only under certain conditions they can cause problems Page 10 of 15 5 In alow oxygen environment or in the absence of moisture mold can t grow In moisture sugar and moderate temperature circumstances yeast can grow with or without air Refrigeration will slow the growth of yeast and freezing stops it completely Bacteria can grow with or without air 6 One of the extremely dangerous type of bacteria is clostridium botulinum and they can grow under the right conditions without air in the temperature range of 40 F to 115 F 4 to 46 Conditions for growth are foods lacking acid low oxygen environment and temperatures greater than 40 F 4 c for extended time 7 Frozen dried high in acid salt or sugar foods can be resistant to botulinum Non acid foods which include meats seafood lye cured olives poultry fish eggs and mushrooms low acid foods which are mostly vegetables medium acid foods include overripe tomatoes onions chili peppers figs and cucumbers are easy be infected by botulinum 8 Food should be refrigerated for short term and frozen for long term storage and consumed immediately after heating 9 Some dried
4. the open area of the bag Do not leave too much air inside the bag Press the bag to allow extra air to escape from the bag before vacuuming it Too much air inside the bag increases the vacuum pump loading and may cause the motor insufficient power to draw away all the air inside the bag Do not vacuum package objects with sharp points Sharp points may penetrate and tear the bag Fill a bag about 2 3 full with water seal the end don t vacuum Freeze the bag and use for ice in the cooler or as ice packs for sports injuries Best to use the vacuum sealer one bag per minute so the unit does not overheat Allow 20 minutes if unit overheats If it does not reach the required vacuum the vacuum system will shut automatically after 30 seconds In this situation please check if the bag has a leak or the bag not positioned Page 7 of 15 properly 10 WARNING Do not put the sealed bag directly into microwave oven or in hot water to heat up and cook the food Cut the bag open before doing so OPEN A SEALED BAG Cut bag straight across with scissors just inside the seal RESEALING You can reseal many foods in their original store packaging i e potato chip bags CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Always unplug the unit before cleaning Do not immerse in water or any other liquid Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean the unit for they will scratch the surface Wipe the outside of
5. the unit with a damp cloth or sponge and mild dish soap To clean the inside of the unit wipe away any food or liquid with a paper towel Dry thoroughly before using again Preservation bags 1 Wash the bagging material in warm water with a mild dishwashing soap then rinse the bag well and allow to dry thoroughly before reusing Bags can be washed on the top rack in you dishwasher by turning the bags inside out Stand the bag up so the water can out flow from inside the bag Dry thoroughly before reusing Page 8 of 15 Note Bags used to store raw meats fish or greasy foods can t be reused Storing Your Vacuum Sealer Keep the unit in a flat and safe place out of the reach of children Preparing food for the freezer 1 In properly stored conditions the vacuum sealer helps you to maintain the food s freshness Try to start with the freshest food possible 2 To freeze the foods which need to hold its shape or are fragile vacuum seal in a vacuum bag and return to freezer Food such as meat berries and breads can be frozen without fear of freezer burn for up to 24 hours 3 For vacuum sealing liquid based foods such as soups casseroles or stews first freeze it in a baking pan or tempered dish vacuum seal label and stack in your freezer as soon as it is frozen solid 4 Blanch the vegetables by cooking briefly in boiling water or microwave oven cool them then vacuum seal in convenient portions 5 To
6. VACSEAL VACUUM SEALER INSTRUCTION MANUAL READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT This manual provides important information on proper operation amp maintenance Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur We reserve the right to change this product at any time without prior notice IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE DO NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE If you experience a problem have questions or need parts for this product call Customer Service at 1 888 287 6981 Monday Friday 8 AM 4 PM Central Time A copy of the sales receipt is required Visit online http www sportsmanseriesbrand com FOR CONSUMER USE ONLY NOT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE KEEP THIS MANUAL SALES RECEIPT amp APPLICABLE WARRANTY FOR REFERENCE Page 1 of 15 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE AND CARE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using this electrical appliance safety precautions should always be observed including the following Read all of the instructions before using appliance 1 Before plugging cord into wall outlet or disconnecting make sure the power is OFF and unplug from outlet when not in use or before cleaning 2 This appliance is not a toy When used by or near children close attention is necessary Store th
7. g strip overheats and melts the bag it s necessary to lift the lid and allow sealing strip to cool for a few minutes 2 Before re pressing the seal only key allow the unit to resume for 15 seconds 201409 Page 15 of 15
8. is appliance in a safe place out of the reach of children 3 Do not modify the Vacuum Sealer Do not use this appliance for any other purpose except its intended use Stop using the machine immediately if the cord is damaged Keep away from moving parts Do not try to repair this appliance Do not use the appliance if it has fallen or if it appears to be damaged 8 Avoid the following pull or carry by the cord use cord as a handle close a door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners Do not operate appliance if cord or plug is wet 9 Keep away from hot gas heated oven electric burner or any other hot surface 10 Do not use an extension cord with this unit 11 When disconnecting please unplug by grasping the plug not the cord 12 Before plugging appliance in or operating make sure your hands are dry 13 When in ON or working position always be on a stable surface such as table or counter NOos Page 2 of 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 No need to use any lubricant such as lubricating oils or water on this appliance When cleaning do not immerse this appliance in water or any other liquid Do not use this appliance outdoors or on a wet surface It is recommended for household indoor use only This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless
9. of 15 Step 1 Put The Bag Opening Below The Air Portal Air Portal Step 2 Press For Lock k Step 3 Choose Seal Only or Vacuum Seal OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Plug the unit into power source and turn the switch ON 2 Choose your bag size with food or item inside and place the bag on top of the black rubber strip but below the Air Portal Then close the cover See Illustration Step 1 3 Press the cover down firmly Using two hands press each side until a click sound is heard 4 Press the Seal Only button or Vacuum Seal and the red LED will light 5 When the LED light disappears the bag seal is done Press release buttons on either side 7 Pull out the bag and it is ready D Note Seal Only option will seal the bag Vacuum Seal option will remove air from the bag and Seal the bag Page 6 of 15 Hints for best performance ls Do not overfill the bag leave enough empty length in the open end of the bag so that the bag can be placed on the vacuuming plate Do not wet the open end of the bag Wet bag may be difficult to melt and seal tightly There are many non food uses for vacuum packing Keep camping supplies such as matches first aid kits and clothing clean and dry Keep flares for auto emergencies ready Keep silver and collectibles untarnished Clean and straighten the open end of the bag before sealing the bag Make sure nothing is left on
10. on position Test electrical outlet by plugging in another appliance If it is not workable please check the circuit breakers or fuses in your home Check power cord and plug and make sure they are not damaged in any way If damaged do not use the vacuum sealer Air is not removed from the bag completely 1 2 4 To seal properly open end of bag should be resting entirely inside vacuum channel area Check sealing strip and gasket beneath the lid for debris and position Wipe clean and smooth them back into place Bag may have a hole To test seal the bag with some air in it submerge in water and apply pressure If there are bubbles present it does indicate a leak and a new bag should be used Check if lid is completely latched into place Vacuum sealer bag loses vacuum after being sealed 1 Wrinkles crumbs grease or liquids may cause leaks along the seal Reopen bag wipe the top inside of the bag and smooth it out along the sealing strip before resealing To check if there is moisture or juices from the food present within the bag you may need to cut open the bag and reseal it or use an entirely new bag Foods with excess liquids should be frozen before vacuum sealing lf items have sharp edges they may have punctured the bag and released the vacuum Cushion sharp edges in the Page 14 of 15 contents of the bag with paper towels Vacuum sealer not sealing bag properly 1 If sealin
11. they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard When using the vacuum sealer press the canister cover first firmly to create a better vacuum After use let the machine cover remain open to cool Page 3 of 15 FUNCTIONS Vacuum Seal Draws air out of bag and automatically seals the bag after vacuum is completed Seal Only Seals the bag without vacuum so that the vacuum can be formed Cancel Turns off the vacuuming and sealing action whenever the operator wants to stop the operation Cover Locks Unlock or lock the cover On the left side and right side of the cover Indicator lamp Indicates the status of vacuum or seal process Sealing strip Contains a heating wire covered with coating which allows the bag to seal but not stick to the strip Sealing gasket Presses the bag onto the sealing strip Vacuum surface Draws air out of bag and catches any liquid overflow Airproof sponge loop Airproofs the vacuum area and prevents vacuum leaking FEATURES Uses up to 12 wide vacuum bags and rolls Includes 5 pieces of 8 5 x 11 5 bags Approx 1 Quart Includes 5 pieces of 11 x 15 5 bags Approx 1 Gallon Page 4
12. vacuum seal the foods which are not frozen two extra inches is required for bag length to allow for expansion while freezing Place the meat or fish on a paper towel and vacuum seal with the paper towel in the bag this way will help to absorb moisture from the foods 6 Before storing the foods such as tortillas crepes or hamburger patties use wax or parchment paper between them to stack the pieces This will be convenient to remove some of the food reseal the rest and immediately replace in the freezer Page 9 of 15 FOOD STORAGE SAFETY INFORMATION This Vacuum Sealer will change the way you purchase and store foods Once you are accustomed to vacuum packing it will become an indispensable part of your food preparation Follow these procedures to ensure food quality and safety when using this appliance to vacuum seal foods 1 Chemical reactions in the food to air temperature moisture and enzyme action growth of microorganisms or contamination from insects will cause food spoilage The main element to cause food to lose nutritive value texture flavor and overall quality is oxygen in the air Most microorganisms growth relies on air as it will carry moisture into and out of foods unless they are protected with moisture proof packing Frozen foods being exposed to freezer air will result in freezer burn The vacuum seal packing removes up to 90 of the air from the package It s approximately 21 oxygen in the air
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