Vacuum Package Using A Canister (Sold Separately); Cleaning And Maintenance; Vacuum Sealing Tips; Vacuum Sealer - Nesco VS-12 Care/Use Manual

VACUUM PACKAGE USING A CANISTER (SOLD SEPARATELY)

1. Clean and dry canister cover and base.
2. Put the items into the canister. Ensure cover valve is
truned to seal.
3. Insert one end of the hose into the hose port of vacuum
sealer and other end into the center hole of the canister
cover. Push firmly to seat hose connections.
4. Check the LED lights of "Pressure" and make sure it is at "Normal" setting.
5. Press the "Canister" button to start vacuuming. To ensure seal between the cover
and the canister, use your hand to push down the cover at the beginning of the
cycle. The machine will stop automatically when desired vacuum pressure is
reached.
6. Remove the hose from the canister cover and the hose port immediately after
sealing.
Note: When moist foods are under vacuuming, moisture will form in the hose.
Remember to clean and dry the hose after vacuuming.

Vacuum Sealer:

1. Unplug the unit before cleaning.
2. Clean the vacuum sealer with a damp sponge. Do not immerse in water.
3. Do not use abrasive cleaners as they will scratch the surface.
4. Dry thoroughly before storing. When storing do not lock cover to prevent
deformation of the gaskets.
Bags:
1. The bag material can be washed in warm water with dish washing soap. Rinse
the bags well and allow to dry thoroughly before re-using.
2. Bags can be washed on the top rack in your dishwasher by turning the bags
inside out. Stand the bag up so the water can get inside the bag. Dry thoroughly
before next use.
Note: Bags used to store greasy foods should not be re-used.
Storing Your Vacuum Sealer:
1. Keep the unit in a flat and safe place, out of the reach of children.
2. When not in use, keep handle in unlocked position to prevent the foam
gaskets from deforming.
Do not overfill the bags; leave enough space at the open end of the bag so that the
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bag can be placed on the vacuum chamber more positively, about 3 inches (76mm).
Do not wet the open end of the bag. Wet bags may be difficult to seal.
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Clean and straighten the open end of the bag before sealing. Ensure no wrinkle
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or creases appear on the bag material, creased bags may be difficult to seal.
Do not vacuum package objects with sharp points like fish bones and hard shells.
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Sharp points can penetrate and tear the bag.
Freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum packing for best results.
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Hot liquids need to be cooled before vacuum packing. Hot liquids will bubble up
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and over the top of the bag when vacuum packed.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Vacuum Sealing Tips

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