Hamilton Beach 78211 Manual page 9

How to Vacuum-Seal Moist, Fresh Foods
1
Dry moist foods with a paper
towel before vacuum-sealing.
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Close and hold lid. Slide switch to
Extended Seal position.
2
Create a moisture barrier by cutting or
tearing a 2-inch (5.1-cm) strip of paper
towel and folding in half. The paper
towel prevents moisture from being
vacuumed out of the heat-seal bag
and entering the vacuum seal ports.
6
Press Vacuum & Seal button. Red
light remains on during this step.
Continue holding down lid.
3
Add food to heat-seal bag. Place
paper towel 2 inches (5.1 cm)
down from top and across the
width of the bag.
7
Wait until light turns green and lid releases
before letting go of lid and removing sealed
bag. Allow 20 seconds between each use.
NOTICE: If liquid is drawn
into the vacuum ports, the
unit will no longer work.
4
Center open edge of bag within
vacuum chamber.
NOTES:
•
Never open the lid during use.
•
Do not let moisture into the
vacuum chamber. This may
damage the motor.
w CAUTION Burn Hazard. Seal
bar is hot. Avoid touching it.
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