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We compliment you on your purchase and thank you for your confidence in us. You are advised to carefully read these directions, which will enable you to use the MAGIC VAC
Alice properly and obtain optimal results in terms of food preservation. Furthermore, we suggest you keep these instructions handy for further reference.
Before use, always thoroughly clean your appliance and any accessories coming in contact with food (containers, caps, jars etc.) as directed in the
A. HOW ALICE WORKS
A1. Plug the power cord into a power socket corresponding to the voltage of the appliance
(see technical details).
A2. Close the lid (4) and push down on the front corners of the lid with your thumbs, then
push the LOCK buttons (7) into the locked position (fig. A). The appliance will carry out
a vacuum packing cycle. Wait until the SEAL light goes off (2).
A3. Press down on the rounded recessed area of the manual valve (5) to release the lid (fig.
B).
A4. The appliance can be stopped at any time by pressing down the manual valve (5). The
appliance stops only when the lid is raised.
B. USING ALICE WITH THE BAGS
B1. Position the appliance in a dry place on a level surface, making sure that the work area
in front of the appliance itself is clear of obstacles and there is enough room to
accommodate the bags with the food to be packed.
B2. Choose the bag size suited for the food you intend to preserve. Check that the bag you
are going to use is at least 8 cm longer than the food to be packaged, taking into account
an additional 2 cm for each time the bag will be subsequently reused.
B3. If you are using pre-cut bags, go directly to step B5 below.
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B4. Making bags from MAGIC VAC
rolls
- Unroll a bag of suitable length and cut it using the MAGIC Cutter (15) as shown in Fig.
E, moving it from rim to rim. Now you can seal an open side of the cut bag as follows:
USING ALICE WITH THE ACCESSORIES PROVIDED
IMPORTANT: Before starting the vacuum process fill the containers, leaving at least 1 to 3
cm head space. Always make sure that the rims and O-rings of the containers are clean and
free of imperfections.
C. 1.5/2/4-litre cylindrical and 2.5-litre square MAGIC VAC
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MAGIC VAC
Universal Caps
C1. Before starting the vacuum process turn the knob to the "VACUUM" position.
C2. Create a vacuum as directed in paragraph A (see fig. H), then turn the knob to the "CLOSED"
position.
C3. To open the containers turn the knob to the "OPEN" position".
The Universal Caps work just like the lids for MAGIC VAC
WARNING: With universal lids only use containers suitable for vacuum packing; unsuitable
containers could implode and cause injury.
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D. 1/1.5-litre rectangular MAGIC VAC
D1. Lock the safety catches (16) before starting the vacuum process. Create a vacuum as
directed in paragraph A (see fig. I).
D2. Once a vacuum is formed, the vacuum indicator (17) of the container should be depressed
and it should remain depressed throughout storage of the vacuum-packed food item.
Should this indicator return into a raised position, it means that there is no longer a
vacuum inside the container.
IMPORTANT: Always unplug the appliance before cleaning it.
• Carefully wash your hands before proceeding to clean the appliance and its accessories.
• Both before and after use, clean the exposed surfaces of the appliance using a sponge
moistened with a mild, non-abrasive dishwashing detergent. If any liquids accidentally get
inside the appliance, do not connect it to the mains electricity supply and do not use it;
contact your nearest dealer or authorised service centre.
Voltage
230V~ 50Hz 170W
Dimensions
38 (L) x 14 (D) x 9 (H) cm
Weight
2.3 Kg
Marked
Approvals
For mod. P0703ED
Product approved by the F.I.C (Italian Federation of Chefs)
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The performance of MAGIC VAC
systems has been tested by the (Italian Association of Food
Technology).
Electromagnetic compatibility
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The MAGIC VAC
Alice has been engineered to meet current electromagnetic compatibility
requirements. However if you suspect that the appliance is interfering with the operation of
The appliance does not work
• Make sure the appliance has been plugged in properly. Check the electric socket by plugging
another appliance into it.
• The appliance will stop automatically if overheated. Allow it to cool down for 15 minutes
and try again.
• Check for faults in the power cord or the plug. Should you detect a fault, do not use the
appliance.
The appliance fails to apply the first seal on the bag cut from the roll
• Make sure the bag cut from the roll is properly positioned as described in the paragraph:
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"B4. Making bags from MAGIC VAC
rolls"
The appliance does not create a complete vacuum in the bags
• To seal the bag properly, you must make sure that the open end remains completely inside
the Vacuum Chamber.
• Make sure that the Sealing Bar, the Sealing Gaskets and Airtight Gaskets are free of
impurities. After cleaning them, put them properly back in place.
The manufacturer takes every step necessary to ensure utmost product quality and
safety. However, as for all electrical appliances, you should follow some basic safety
rules to avoid creating a hazard for people, animals and/or property.
• Before using the appliance for the first time, and periodically throughout its life, check the
power supply cord for any damage; if you detect any damage, do not plug it in. Take the
appliance immediately to an authorised service centre or your dealer.
• Carefully read the directions before using your MAGIC VAC
future reference.
• The appliance is not designed for continuous operation. Do not carry out more than one
complete cycle every 2 minutes. The operating cycle is 50 seconds approx and after then
there's the break until 2 minutes. In extreme ambient conditions, an intensive use of the
appliance may trigger the automatic thermal protection devices. In such a case allow the
appliance to cool down sufficiently to enable resetting of the protection devices.
• Do not use the appliance on or in proximity to hot surfaces.
• The casing of this unit is not protected again the penetration of liquids.
• Do not draw liquids into the vacuum chamber. Should this happen, immediately dry the
vacuum chamber.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water and do not use it if the cord or plug are wet; should
they get wet during use, immediately pull out the plug wearing dry rubber gloves. Do not
HOW TO PRESERVE FOOD IN MAGIC VAC
Vacuum packing for the freezer
Some foods have a soft consistency which could be damaged by vacuum packing the product
when fresh. To prepare delicate foods like meat, fish, berries, bread, etc., it is advisable to
pre-freeze them first. In the first twenty-four hours there is no risk of freezer burns, so you
can vacuum pack the products frozen the previous day in MAGIC VAC
them in the freezer for long periods so as to preserve all the nutritional values and flavour of
the product you have packed. When vacuum packing soups, stews or other liquid food, pre-
freeze it in a pan or high-strength dish. When the food becomes solid, vacuum pack it, add
a label and replace in your freezer. To vacuum pack vegetables, peel them and then blanche
them briefly in boiling water or a microwave oven until they are warm but still firm. Then
vacuum pack them in convenient portions.
If the food is not pre-frozen, leave an extra 5 cm in the length of the bag to allow for expansion
due to freezing. With regard to meat and fish, it is advisable to place the food on a paper towel
and vacuum pack it with the towel in the bag. This will absorb any moisture in the food. To
preserve food like focaccia, crêpes and small hamburgers, stack them on top of each other,
placing greaseproof paper or film between each piece. This will make it easier to remove
some of the food, repackage the rest and replace it immediately in the freezer.
Vacuum packing for the fridge
For busy households, food can be prepared in advance, then vacuum packed and kept in the
fridge for use at different times, ready to be heated as and when necessary.
Vacuum packing for the larder
Even foods that can keep at room temperature (like, for example, coffee, flour, pasta, sugar,
etc.) can benefit from vacuum packing. If these products are to remain unused for several
days, such as when you go away on holiday, it is advisable to protect all foods by vacuum
packing. They will keep better and moisture, mould and insects will not attack and ruin them.
HOW TO PRESERVE FOOD IN MAGIC VAC
Warning: Do not use plastic or glass containers that are not suitable since they could implode
under the vacuum pressure of MAGIC VAC
Freezing in containers
To freeze food in plastic containers use only MAGIC VAC
receptacles, used tempered glass suitable for freezer temperatures.
Vacuum packing food in containers
Vacuum packing in containers is ideal for products that you use frequently. Dried foodstuffs
like pasta, rice, flour, sugar, crisps, savouries or biscuits, and pet food, will maintain all their
shape and freshness. Salad foods and vegetables can be cleaned for the whole week and
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kept in a MAGIC VAC
container. They will remain firm and fresh. To absorb excess moisture,
fold a paper towel and place it on the bottom of the container.
Warning: Liquids must be cooled before vacuum packing. Hot liquids will expand and leak
from the container during depressurising.
Food in powder or granule form can be covered with a paper towel before vacuum packing.
This will prevent the powder or granules from getting into the vacuum paths or being deposited
in the Vacuum Cap seal.
POINTS TO REMEMBER
In order to optimise the preservation of foods and ensure perfect hygiene, a number of
important rules must be followed:
• Make sure you wash your hands thoroughly and clean all the implements and surfaces you
will be using to cut and vacuum pack the food.
• If possible, wear gloves when handling the food.
• Once perishable food has been packed, place it in the fridge or freeze it immediately,
maintaining a constant fridge or freezer temperature. Do not leave the food for a long time
at room temperature.
• Place the containers of vacuum packed food carefully in the fridge or freezer so that the
food will cool rapidly to a low temperature.
• After opening tinned food or food that has been factory vacuum packed, it can be vacuum
packed again. Follow the instructions to cool the food after opening and put it away as soon
as it has been vacuum packed.
• Pre-packed foods must in any case be consumed by the use-by date shown on the original
package.
Partial or total reproduction prohibited. - FLAEM NUOVA reserves the right to make technical and functional changes to the product without prior notice.
MAGIC VAC
THE VACUUM PACKING SYSTEM FOR THE HOME
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Warning: DO NOT LEAVE THE LID WITH LOCKS ENGAGED WHEN THE UNIT IS NOT IN USE.
"INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING" paragraph.
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Executive containers and
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Executive containers.
Family containers
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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Alice and keep them handy for
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BAGS
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bags, and then keep
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CONTAINERS
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and cause injury.
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containers or, in the case of glass
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Alice
PATENTED
ON indicator light - When the vacuum packing cycle is started, the green light
turns on.
Check the seal of the bag
The seal obtained should appear as a regular, wrinkle-free crosswise strip with no internal
ridges in the bag. (fig. C)
How to use the MAN SEAL button (3)
Pressing this button causes the SEAL light (2) to go on and the sealing process starts
immediately. This allows you to prevent delicate, fragile foods from being crushed (e.g.
biscuits, etc.) (fig. D).
- Position either of the two open ends of the bag on the sealing bar (11) with the smooth
side up (fig. F). Warning: be careful not to let the bag hang over into the vacuum
chamber (10) or on the sealing gasket (9).
- Create a vacuum as directed in paragraph A.
B5. Vacuum packing with bags cut from a roll or pre-cut bags
- Place food in the bag without creasing it excessively or stretching surfaces.
Eliminate any liquids or food residues from the area inside the bag that will be sealed.
- Place the bag and its contents in front of the appliance and place the open end inside
the vacuum chamber (10) (fig. G).
- Create a vacuum as directed in paragraph A.
D3. To open the containers, first press the quick release (18) and then the safety catches (16).
E. 0.75/1.5/3-litre cylindrical MAGIC VAC
E1. Create a vacuum as directed in paragraph A (see fig. L).
E2. Press the button in the centre (19) to open the containers.
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F.
MAGIC VAC
bottle cap
It may be used to seal partly filled bottles of wine or non-fizzy beverages.
F1. Create a vacuum as directed in paragraph A (see fig. M).
F2. To open a bottle sealed with the Bottle Cap (20), simply pull the cap out of the bottle.
G. Glass jars sealed with metal lids (e.g. Leifheit)
Use the large-sized lid attachment to vacuum pack foods in large-mouthed glass jars with
a metal lid (accessory that may be purchased separately, code ACO1007)
G1. Before starting the vacuum process place the lid attachment (21) directly on the jar with
the metal lid (22) only. Create a vacuum as directed in paragraph A (see fig. N).
G2. Apply the ring (23) supplied with the jar and screw it down all the way.
G3. To open a glass jar vacuum-sealed with a metal lid, use the lid opener provided; the side
with writing should be turned up (accessory that may be purchased separately, code
ACO1055). Gently pry open the lid until the vacuum is released and remove the metal lid.
• For information on how to clean MAGIC VAC
the instructions included in the accessory kit.
your TV, radio or other electrical appliance, try relocating the unit until the interference
ceases. Alternatively try plugging the appliance into a different power socket.
Disposal: In conformity with Directive 2002/96/EC, the symbol shown on the appliance
to be disposed of indicates that this is considered as waste and must therefore undergo
"sorted waste collection". The user must therefore take (or have taken) the above
waste to a pre-sorted waste collection centre set up by the local authorities, or else give it
back to the dealer when purchasing a new appliance of the same type. Presorted waste
collection and the subsequent treatment, recovery and disposal operations favour the
production of appliances made of recycled materials and limit the negative effects of any
incorrect waste management on the environment and public health. The unlawful disposal
of the product by the user could result in administrative fines as provided by the laws
transposing Directive 2002/96/EC of the European member state in which the product is
disposed of.
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• The MAGIC VAC
bag might have a hole in it. To check it, seal the bag with air on the inside.
Dip the bag in water and apply pressure. The appearance of bubbles means that there is
a leak. Reseal or use another bag.
The appliance does not seal the bag properly
• If the Sealing Bar overheats and melts the bag, you may have to raise the Lid and allow the
Sealing Bar to cool down for a few minutes.
• The appliance is built in conformity with current safety standards. Overheating will cause
it to turn off automatically. Allow the appliance to cool down for 15 minutes and try again.
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The MAGIC VAC
bag does not maintain a vacuum after being sealed
• Leaks along the seam may be caused by creases, crumbs, grease or liquids. Reopen the
bag, clean the upper inside part of the bag and remove any foreign material from the Sealing
Bar before resealing it.
• Check that the bag has no holes in it which have caused air to leak in. Use paper napkins
to protect any sharp edges on the contents of the bag.
remove or touch the appliance under water until you have pulled out the plug. Do not use
the appliance after its removal from water (take it immediately to an authorised service
centre or your dealer).
• To avoid burns, do not touch the sealing bar while using the appliance.
• Never use adapters for power supplies different from the one indicated on the bottom of
the unit (plate details).
• Always unplug the appliance after you finish using it.
• Do not open or tamper with the appliance. Servicing may be performed by authorised
personnel only. Any unauthorised repairs will invalidate the warranty.
• The Manufacturer, the Retailer and the Importer are responsible for safety, reliability and
performance only if: a) the unit is used following the instructions for use; b) the electrical
system of the premises where the appliance is used is in conformity with current laws.
• 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 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.
• No lids or use containers that have cracks or is damaged!
Use only original MAGIC VAC
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Defrosting MAGIC VAC
bags
To defrost vacuum packed food such as meat, fish, fruit, vegetables or other delicate foodstuffs,
place it on the lowest shelf in the fridge to defrost slowly; bread and focaccia should be left
at room temperature, while soups or other liquid foods should be immersed in hot water still
in the vacuum bags until they reach the right temperature.
When you leave food at room temperature or heat it in a bain-marie, make sure you cut one
corner of the bag to let the steam escape. When the food has been defrosted, it must be
consumed immediately. Do not re-freeze it.
Repackaging pre-packed food
Many foodstuffs, like cheese and meat, are sold prepacked in factory-prepared vacuum bags.
To retain the flavour and freshness of these foods, repackage them in MAGIC VAC
after the factory package has been opened.
Pre-packed foods must always be consumed by the use by date shown on the original
package. They must also be handled with the greatest care and hygiene when repackaging.
Useful tips...
- For food with tapered ends or sharp edges, like bones and spaghetti, pad the edges with
paper towels to prevent perforating the bag.
- Fragile and delicate foodstuffs like strawberries, crackers or biscuits should be preserved
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in MAGIC VAC
containers.
- There are many non-food products which can be vacuum packed, such as camping
equipment including matches, first aid kits and clean, dry clothes. You can even preserve
the emergency triangle in the car. Silverware and collections can also be vacuum packed
to protect the items against oxidation, etc.
Oil used once for frying can be filtered, cooled, vacuum sealed in a MAGIC VAC
and kept in the fridge.
This will enable you to use the oil again at least once, since it has been preserved in an airless
and cold environment, thereby retaining its characteristics.
Larder items like flour, rice and cake mixes stay fresh for longer if they are vacuum packed.
Nuts and condiments retain their flavour and will not become rancid.
Marinating
To marinate meat, poultry or fish, use the square "quick marinating" Executive container
(ACO1073) and follow the instructions regarding how to use the container itself. The food will
be marinated in 20 minutes as if it had been marinated all night!
Tips for preserving food in jars
To preserve food in jars, use lids which have been checked and are free from defects. To
create and maintain a good vacuum, the seals of the lids must be in perfect condition. To
keep the lids in good condition, immerse them in boiling water for three minutes and then rub
the dry seal with a drop of oil. This will restore the necessary elasticity to the seals of the
lids.
• Once you have warmed up or defrosted perishable food, it must be eaten. Do not eat
perishable food if it has been left at room temperature for many hours. This is especially
important if the food has been prepared with a dense sauce, in a vacuum pack or in other
low oxygen content environments.
• Vacuum packing extends the life of dried food. Food which has a high fat content becomes
rancid due to oxygen and heat. Vacuum packing extends the life of food like nuts, coconuts,
or cereal products. Store in a cool, dark place.
• Vacuum packing will not extend the life of fruit and vegetables such as bananas, apples,
potatoes and several vegetables, unless it has been peeled prior to vacuum packing.
• Soft foods and food with a delicate structure (like fish, berries, etc.) must be pre-frozen for
one night before they can be vacuum packed and placed in the freezer.
• Vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage give off gas when they are vacuum
packed fresh for storage in the freezer. To prepare these foods for vacuum packing, heat
and freeze them.
• To ensure correct and safe vacuum packing, use only original MAGIC VAC
and accessories.
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