Cleaning And Maintenance - Nesco VS-12 Care And Use Manual

Operating Instructions
MAKING A BAG WITH THE ROLL:
1. Place sealer on a flat and stable surface and insert
plug into electrical outlet.
2. Lift handle and open the lid. Place bag roll into roll
storage compartment. FIG. 1.
3. Move cutter blade to end of rack then lift cutter rack
and pull the bag material from the roll (Pull enough
of the roll to hold items to be vacuum packed plus an
additional 3 inches) then close the cutter rack. Press
lightly on cutter rack while sliding blade along rack to
cut the bag material. FIG. 2
4. Place one end of the bag material on the sealing strip
and close the top cover. Press down on the handle until
it is fully closed. FIG. 3
5. Press the "Manual Seal" button to start sealing. FIG. 4
6. When the progress display reaches 0 the unit will
automatically turn off and sealing will be completed.
7. Lift handle, open the top cover and remove the bag.
VACUUM PACKAGING YOUR FILLED BAG:
1. Put the items inside the bag.
2. Open the lid, clean and straighten the open end of
the bag, make sure there are no wrinkles or ripples.
3. Place the open end of the bag across the vacuum
chamber area. Make sure the air intake is not covered
by the bag.
4. Put the top cover down and press front handle to lock
the top cover.
5. Check the LED lights of "Pressure" and
"Sealing" to confirm settings depending on
the moisture of food items (Double/Moist/Dry)
and desired vacuum pressure (Normal/Gentle) according to the type of food.
6. Press the "Vacuum/Seal" button. The unit will automatically vacuum and seal
the bag. NOTE: This product has high pressure during vacuum packaging, in
order to avoid crushing delicate items, observe the status of the items inside
the bag and press the "MANUAL SEAL" button immediately when the desired
vacuum pressure is reached. The pump will stop and change to heat-seal
the bag.
7. Lift handle and top cover to remove the sealed bag.
FOR BEST SEALING NOTE:
• To avoid overheating of sealing element, let the appliance cool down for 1
minute after each use and do not seal more than one or two bags continuously.
• Clean and remove any excess liquid or food residue in the vacuum chamber
with a paper towel after each use.
• The "Manual Seal" button will not work if pressed within 15 seconds of the
last activation.
FIG 1
FIG 2
FIG 3
FIG 4
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VACUUM PACKAGE USING A CANISTER (SOLD SEPARATELY)
1. Clean and dry canister cover and base.
2. Put the items into the canister. Ensure cover valve is turned to seal.
3. Insert one end of the hose into the hose port of vacuum sealer and other end into
the center hole of the canister cover. Push firmly to seat hose connections.
4. Check the LED lights of "Pressure" and make sure it is at "Normal" setting.
5. Press the "Canister" button to start vacuuming. To ensure seal between the
cover and the canister, use your hand to push down the cover at the beginning
of the cycle. The machine will stop automatically when desired vacuum
pressure is reached.
6. Remove the hose from the canister cover and the hose port immediately
after sealing.
Note: When moist foods are under vacuuming, moisture will form in the hose.
Remember to clean and dry the hose after vacuuming.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Vacuum Sealer:
1. Unplug the unit before cleaning.
2. Clean the vacuum sealer with a damp sponge. Do not immerse in water.
3. Do not use abrasive cleaners as they will scratch the surface.
4. Dry thoroughly before storing. When storing do not lock cover to prevent
deformation of the gaskets.
Bags:
1. The bag material can be washed in warm water with dish washing soap. Rinse
the bags well and allow to dry thoroughly before re-using.
2. Bags can be washed on the top rack in your dishwasher by turning the bags
inside out. Stand the bag up so the water can get inside the bag. Dry thoroughly
before next use.
Note: Bags used to store greasy foods should not be re-used.
Storing Your Vacuum Sealer:
1. Keep the unit in a flat and safe place, out of the reach of children.
2. When not in use, keep handle in unlocked position to prevent the
foam gaskets from compressing or deforming. If the gaskets become
deformed it can affect the function and performance of the
vacuum sealer.
Vacuum Sealing Tips
• Do not overfill the bags; leave enough space at the open end of the bag so that
the bag can be placed on the vacuum chamber more positively, about
3 inches (76mm).
• Do not wet the open end of the bag. Wet bags may be difficult to seal.
• Clean and straighten the open end of the bag before sealing. Ensure no wrinkle
or creases appear on the bag material, creased bags may be difficult to seal.
• Do not vacuum package objects with sharp points like fish bones and hard shells.
Sharp points can penetrate and tear the bag.
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