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The cycle can be interrupted early by pressing the stop button.
The vacuum obtained by this cycle is around 100% of the
vacuum which can be reached and, consequently, is only
suitable for very resistant and thick plastic containers or those
made of glass or stainless steel.
Tips on vacuum-packing containers
o The vacuum-pack containers which are available in the shops are
usually made of transparent plastic, designed for domestic use at
non-professional levels of vacuum-packing e.g. around 80%
absolute vacuum.
o The lids of these containers are equipped with a special valve,
which is used for evacuating the air.
o These containers are used both for preserving foods that are
sensitive to being squashed and for preserving liquid foods.
They should not be used for vacuum-pack cooking
techniques.
o In order to avoid breakage or the excessive deformation of these
containers by the high levels of vacuum reached, the appliance is
equipped with a special working cycle, which automatically stops
the air evacuation at a vacuum level which guarantees the food
is well preserved and which also maintains the integrity of the
container at the same time.
o If, on the other hand, you have highly rigid containers available,
made of stainless steel or glass, which are able to resist the high
vacuum, levels reached, it is possible to set the longer cycle.
The following types of containers can be used:
Plastic, domestic-use with a valve in the lid
Professional with a valve on the lid e.g. "GreenVac"
Glass jars with lids which have seals e.g. "Bormioli"
Pans or dishes with special lids for vacuum-packing.
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