Important Safeguards - Waring WCV300 Manual

such as clostridium botulinum (responsible for botulism), are
anaerobic and grow in the absence of oxygen.
• The foods susceptible to botulinum should be refrigerated for
the short term and frozen for long-term storage, and consumed
immediately after heating.
• Vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage will emit
gases when vacuum sealed. To prepare these foods for vacuum
packaging, you must blanch them first, prior to sealing and then
freeze.
• All perishable foods must be refrigerated or frozen to prevent
spoilage.
• Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for canning.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury
to persons, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
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2. UNPLUG FROM OUTLET WHEN NOT IN USE, BEFORE
PUTTING ON OR TAKING OFF PARTS, AND BEFORE
CLEANING. Allow to cool before cleaning or handling.
3. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put appliance
in water or other liquids.
4. 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.
5. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or
after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or
damaged in any way, or is not operating properly. Return the
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authorized service facility for examination, repair, or mechanical
or electrical adjustment.
6. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or
countertop or touch hot surfaces, as this could damage the
cord.
7. Keep hands away from the hot sealing element located on the
edge of the machine's cover, which can become hot and may
burn skin on contact.
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