TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW SAFETY TIPS FOR VACUUM SEALING DRIED HERBS FOOD STORAGE & SAFETY FOOD PREPARATION HINTS AND TIPS FOR AIRTIGHT VACUUM SEALING PREPARATION HINTS FOR MEAT AND FISH PREPARATION HINTS FOR CHEESES PREPARATION GUIDELINES FOR VEGETABLES MORE ON VEGETABLES HOW TO MAKE CUSTOM-SIZED BAGS HOW TO VACUUM SEAL WITH VACUUM BAGS HOW TO USE THE PULSE VACUUM FUNCTION...
OVERVIEW Thank you for purchasing the HPRV950 Commercial Vacuum Sealer. This new vacuum sealer offers heavy-duty performance with a stronger vaccum than our consumer grade model, as well as a double seal. Its control panel allows you to choose vaccum time as well as sealing time, and also has a pulse vacuum function which allows you to control exactly how much vacuum to apply in cases where caution is needed in order not to crush delicate materials.
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LEGEND A. LID B. SILICON SEALING LINE C. LOCK CATCH D. SEALING GASKET E. SEALING GASKET F. HEATING BAR...
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CONTROL PANEL LEGEND SEAL TIME +: Button for increasing sealing time SEAL TIME -: Button for decreasing sealing time Seal time range: 1–15 seconds Up Arrow: Button for choosing function upwards Down Arrow: Button for choosing function downwards VAC TIME +: Button for increasing vacuum time VAC TIME-: Button for decreasing vacuum time Vac time range: 0–80 seconds CANCEL/OFF: Button for cancel the ongoing process;...
SAFETY For your safety, follow these precautions when using your vacuum sealer: • Read these instructions carefully before using the machine for the first time. • Do not use the vacuum sealer on wet or hot surfaces, or near a heat source. •...
Don’t over-vacuum your dried herbs. During the vacuum process, before the heat seal happens, dried flowers and herbs can become crushed if the vacuum is engaged for too long a period. Once the package starts to form around your herbs, engage the heat seal function. This will stop the vacuum from removing the last bit of air from the package, and prevent your herbs from being smashed.
or broccoli; give carrots about 5 minutes; and 7 to 11 minutes for corn on the cob. After blanching, immerse vegetables in cold water to stop the cooking process. NOTE: All vegetables (including broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, turnips) naturally emit gases during storage.
• The unit will continue to vacuum until air has been removed. HOW TO MARINATE FOODS There is a special function in the HPRV950: the marinate mode. In the marinate mode, the machine can run two cycles of vacuuming and releasing air to the canister, allowing foods to get optimum marinade infusion in the least amount of time.
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• Wait 25 minutes to allow appliance to cool off, and then try using again. Air is not vacuumed from the bag: • Check that there are no gaps, folds, wrinkles or holes in the pre-sealed bags. • Check for loose, worn or cracked upper and lower sealing gaskets. •...
Hydrofarm will, at our discretion, repair or replace the HPRV950 covered under this warranty if it is returned to the original place of purchase. To request warranty service, please return the HPRV950, with original sales receipt and original packaging, to your place of purchase.
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