User manual FAGOR MV-200

[. . . ] Always unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operations. ⷠIn the event of technical failure and/or improper working, switch the machine off and do not try to repair it. Repairs should only be carried out by a Technical Assistance Service authorised by the manufacturer. The vacuum packer is an electrical device and the following safety standards must be followed at all times: · Before using this appliance for the first time, read this instruction manual carefully and keep it for future reference. [. . . ] Put the bag with its contents in front of the machine positioning it inside the vacuum chamber (H) (Figure 2). Make sure both sides of the bag are inside the sealing area but under the vacuum nozzle (L), as this nozzle is the vacuum pump hole. Close the lid and press down on both sides of it in the areas with the raised dots, until you hear the two clicks indicating the lid has closed. When the vacuum (D) and sealing (E) pilot lights switch off, press the two lid opening buttons (K). Check the appearance of the sealed bag; it should have a tape along the sealing and no wrinkles; if not, the sealing is possibly not complete. We recommend you leave the appliance to stand for 15 minutes after vacuum sealing 10 bags consecutively. Recommendation: If the food you are sealing have sharp edges, such as bones, spaghetti or seafood, put kitchen paper around these edges to avoid them ripping the bag. Information on the bags This appliance can use bags available on the market which are suitable for vacuum packing. However, Fagor only guarantees correct functioning of the appliance with the bags and accessories in its own range. Fagor bags can be reused, they are suitable for the microwave and freezer and they can be boiled. Before reusing a bag, wash it first as indicated in "Maintenance and Cleaning" Making one bag from a roll of bags A roll of bags enabling bags of any size Unroll and place the end of the roll in the sealing area, then close the lid and press down on both sides in the areas with the raised dots until you hear the two clicks indicating the lid has closed. Vacuum adjustment function You may remove the bag when it reaches the desired vacuum level. Follow the standard procedure described above to create the vacuum inside the bags. During this operation, while the vacuum light (D) is flashing, briefly press the "Stop" button (C). Maintenance The seals on the upper (G) and lower (J) closures deteriorate with use and need to be replaced with new seals. Press it to remove excess water and dry it, then fit it back into the appliance, pressing it in place. The upper closure seal is glued to the appliance, so it should be cleaned with a damp cloth and pressed to remove excess water. WARNING: Leave the lid open when the unit is not in use, as closing the unit deforms the seals and it will not create a vacuum correctly. [. . . ] ⷠMake sure that the bag does not have If the food to be sealed has sharp edges, first cover it with serviettes or kitchen paper. Vacuum packing processes prolong the life of food by eliminating most of the air in the sealed receptacle, thereby reducing oxidation which affects the nutritional value, their flavour and above all the quality. expelling air also inhibits proliferation of micro-organisms Below is a list of the storage times for vacuum packed foods. These times are just a guideline and can vary depending on how well the food is cooked and its original quality. [. . . ]