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must be kept well away from children
under 8 at all times.
∙ Caution: Keep any packaging materials
well away from children – such materials
are a potential source of danger, e.g. of
suffocation.
∙ Every time the appliance is used, the
main body including the power cord as
well as any attachment fi tted should
be checked thoroughly for any defects.
Should the appliance, for instance, have
been dropped onto a hard surface, or if
excessive force has been used to pull the
power cord, it must no longer be used:
even invisible damage may have adverse
effects on the operational safety of the
appliance.
∙ Warning:
Do not touch the sealing wire or silicone
gasket. There is a danger of burns.
∙ Do not attempt to remove liquid of any
kind by means of the suction function.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall
socket
- in case of any malfunction,
- after use, and also
- before cleaning the appliance.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
∙ Do not allow the housing or the power
cord to touch hot surfaces such as
hotplates, or come into contact with any
open heat sources.
∙ No responsibility is accepted if damage
results from improper use, or if these
instructions are not complied with.
∙ This appliance is intended for domestic or
similar applications, such as
- in shops, offi ces and other similar
working environments,
- in agricultural working environments,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc. and
similar establishments,
- in bed-and breakfast type environments.
Intermittent operation
The appliance is designed for intermittent
operation only, ie it must be allowed to cool
down for around 20 seconds after each
cycle, before it can be used again. Also,
to prevent overheating, it must be allowed
to cool down for two minutes after a total
operating time of 10 minutes.
Preparing the bags
∙ Put the prepared food into a bag.
Ensure that the bag opening remains
absolutely clean and dry.
∙ Fill the bags only up to max. 6 cm below
the opening.
∙ If necessary, the food may be dabbed
with a kitchen towel to remove any
residual liquid from the outside.
Operation
Preparing for sealing
∙ Insert the plug into a suitable wall outlet.
∙ Use the On/Off switch at the rear to turn
the appliance on.
∙ Firmly push in the release buttons on the
right and left of the appliance to open the
cover.
∙ Lift up the cover.
∙ Place the fi lled bag with its open end
connecting with the two attachment
points. The bag opening must be clean
and free of any wrinkles or creases where
it touches the silicone gasket.
∙ Fold the cover down.
∙ Push the outer edges of the cover fi rmly
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