Important Safeguards - FoodSaver VS1500 Series User Manual

Important Safeguards

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons including
the following:
1. Read all instructions before using
this product.
2. For bag sealers: To reduce the
risk of burns, do not touch the
sealing strip while using the
appliance.
3. To protect against electric shock,
do not place or immerse cord,
plugs, or appliance in water or
other liquid.
4. This appliance is not to be used
by children or by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities.
5. Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used near
children. Children should not play
with the appliance.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in
use, before putting on or taking
off parts and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on
or taking off parts, and before
cleaning. To disconnect, unplug
power cord from outlet. Do not
disconnect by pulling on cord.
7. Do not operate any electrical
appliance with a damaged
cord or after the appliance has
been damaged in any manner.
If damage is suspected, return
the appliance to the nearest
FoodSaver Appointed Service
Centre for examination, repair or
adjustment.
AU: foodsaver.com.au 1300 881 861
NZ: foodsaver.co.nz 0800 786 232
8. The use of an accessory not
recommended by the appliance
manufacturer for use with this
appliance may result in fire,
electric shock or injury to persons.
9. Do not use in wet locations or
leave outdoors. Do not use for
commercial purposes.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge
of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
11. Place cord where it cannot be
tripped over, pulled on, cause
user to become entangled with,
especially by children, or cause
the appliance to be overturned.
12. Do not place on or near wet
surfaces, or heat sources such
as a hot gas or electric burner,
or heated oven. Always use
appliance on a dry, stable, level
surface.
13. Extreme caution must be used
when sealing bags or moving an
appliance containing hot liquids.
14. Always attach plug to appliance
first, then plug cord into outlet
(for appliances with detachable
cords).
15. Use appliance only for its
intended use.
16. Vacuum packaging is not a
substitute for the heat process of
preserving. Perishables still need
to be refrigerated or frozen.
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