TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-844-528-2566 Thank You for Choosing the Avalon Bay Food Sealer Please read this manual thoroughly and follow all instructions and safety guidelines. With proper care and maintenance, this appliance will provide you with many years of trouble-free use.
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Avalon Bay Food Sealer Product Guide Contents Introduction ..............................2 Need to Contact Us? ........................2 Product Specifications........................... 3 Important Safety Precautions ........................4 Food Sealing Guidelines ..........................5 Food Storage and Safety ........................5 Food Preparation Hints Tips for Airtight Vacuum Sealing ............5 Preparation Hints for Meat and Fish ....................
Avalon Bay Food Sealer Product Guide Important Safety Precautions Read and fully understand all instructions and warnings prior to using this machine. Your safety is most important! Danger • Read the instructions carefully. • Do not allow the appliance to be used as a toy.
Avalon Bay Food Sealer Product Guide Food Sealing Guidelines Food Storage and Safety IMPORTANT: Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for refrigeration or freezing. Any perishable foods that require refrigeration must still be refrigerated or frozen after vacuum packaging. For the best result in extending the life of foods, it is important to vacuum package foods that are fresh.
Avalon Bay Food Sealer Product Guide Preparation Guidelines for Vegetables Blanching is a process that should be done before vacuum packaging vegetables. This process stops the enzyme action that could lead to loss of flavor, color, and texture. To blanch vegetables, place them in simmering water, or in a microwave, until they are cooked, but still crisp.
Avalon Bay Food Sealer Product Guide Key Features of Your New Food Sealer • “PULSE” button to control vacuum time and degree. • Optional motor speed (HIGH/LOW). • Separate vacuum mode for dry and moist food. • Roll compartment and integrated safety cutting facility.
Avalon Bay Food Sealer Product Guide Main Parts of Your New Food Sealer VACUUM AND SEAL CANCEL Press this button to start vacuuming. When the process is done, the machine will seal the bag automatically. If you press this button while the machine is working, it will stop the process.
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Avalon Bay Food Sealer Product Guide HEATING BAR COVER BY MEGA TAPE SEALING FOAM RING REMOVABLE TRAY This part can be taken away when cleaning. SILICONE SEALING LINE VACUUM CHAMBER O&Q EMBEDDED CUTTER Use this cutter to cut bag from roll.
Avalon Bay Food Sealer Product Guide How to Make Custom Sized Bags • Put a bag into the roll storage area. Pull enough bag material to hold item to be vacuum packaged, plus two inches (2”). Use the embedded cutter on the sealer to cut desired bag length from bag roll.
Avalon Bay Food Sealer Product Guide How to Vacuum Seal with the Vacuum Bags • Place the item(s) to be sealed into the pre-cut or custom sized bag. Leave at least two inches (2”) between the contents and the top of the bag to allow for bag contraction.
Avalon Bay Food Sealer Product Guide How to Use the Pulse Vacuum Button (PULSE VAC) Because the pressure under the normal vacuum function is set to be high, it is sometimes easy to destroy delicate items. In this case, you can use the “PULSE” vacuum function to control the vacuum time and pressure, to prevent crushing.
Avalon Bay Food Sealer Product Guide Care and Cleaning • Always unplug the unit before cleaning. • Do not immerse in water. • Do not use abrasives to clean the unit. • Wipe the outer surface with a soft, damp cloth and soap.
Avalon Bay Food Sealer Product Guide Troubleshooting Nothing happens when I press the “VACUUM” button Problem Possible cause/Solution • Food sealer does not work Make sure the power cord is correctly plugged into the electrical outlet. • Make sure the power cord is not damaged in any way.
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Avalon Bay Food Sealer Product Guide Bag melts Problem Possible cause/Solution • Bag melts The sealing strip may have been too hot during the sealing process. Allow the unit to cool for 20 seconds between uses. If the bag continues to melt, allow unit to cool with the lid in the upright position for 25 minutes before using.
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Avalon Bay Food Sealer Product Guide • Make sure you have given the appliance time to cool down. Wait 20 seconds between seals. http://www.avalon-bay.com...
Avalon Bay Food Sealer Product Guide Service Instructions • Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void the warranty. • If you have any questions or comments regarding the unit’s operation, or believe any repair is necessary, please contact our service department.
Once confirmed that your appliance is eligible for warranty service, all repairs will be performed by an Avalon Bay authorized repair facility. The purchaser will be responsible for any removal or transportation costs. Replacement parts and/or units will be new, re-manufactured, or refurbished and are subject to the manufacturer’s discretion.
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