Sealing A New Bag; Vacuuming And Sealing - CASO DESIGN VC100 Instructional Manual

5.3 Sealing a new bag

1. Open the lid and insert one end of the bag into the vacuum chamber then close the cover
(see Chapter 5.1, Step 1).
2. Press the cover down firmly on both sides by using two hands until you hear it click into
place (see Chapter 5.1, Step 2).
3. Press the Seal Only Button. The Sealing Indicator Light will light.
4. When the Sealing Indicator Light turns off, the bag is sealed.
5. Unlock the cover by pressing the Cover Unlock Buttons and remove your finished bag
(see Chapter 5.1, Step 3).
Please note
► Make sure the bag you want to use is at least 3 inches longer than the food you're
bagging. Add another 1 inch each time the bag is re-used

5.4 Vacuuming and Sealing

Place the unit on a dry surface. Make sure the area in front of the unit is unobstructed and
wide enough to accommodate the food bags.
1. Place the food to be preserved inside the bag.
2. Clean and straighten the open end of the bag--ensure there are no wrinkles or ripples.
3. Insert the open end of the bag into the vacuum chamber. (see Chapter 5.1, Step 1)
4. Close the cover and press down firmly on both sides by using two hands until you hear
two clicks (see Chapter 5.1, Step 2).
5. Press the Vacuum & Seal Button. The Vacuum Indicator Light, then the Sealing Indicator
Light with light as the bag is automatically vacuumed and sealed. Once it is finished, both
lights will turn off.
6. Unlock the cover by pressing the Cover Unlock Buttons and remove your finished bag
(see Chapter 5.1, Step 3).
Check the appearance of the sealed bag; it should have a stripe across the seal and no
wrinkles, otherwise the seal may not be complete.
7. If you need to interrupt the vacuum operation for any reason first press the Stop Button.
It is then safe to unlock the cover.
Please note
► Do not overstuff the bag; leave enough empty length in the open end of the bag (at
least a few inches) so that the bag can be properly placed in the vacuum chamber.
► Do not wet the open end of the bag. Wet bags may not seal properly.
► Clean and straighten the open end of the bag before sealing. Foreign matter or creases
on the bag may result in a faulty seal.
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