Introduction; 1/ Information For The User; Safety Recommendations - Brandt SOU-110 Manuel D'instruction

INTRODUCTION

The main function of this appliance is to store a wide kind of foods for freshness, longer flavor and convenience.
In general, vacuum packaging keeps food fresh up to five times as long as other traditional food storage
methods.
- Prepare foods in advance for picnics and camping trips or barbecues.
- Eliminate freezer burn
- Package foods, such as meat, fish, poultry, seafood and vegetables to freeze or refrigerate.
- Package dry foods, such as beans, nuts, and cereals to store longer.
It's ideal to prepackage ingredients as well as individual portions for the health-conscious, such as
weight-conscious or those on diets or nutritional regimes with special requirements.
- This system can also be used to store and protect other items: valuable items, such as photos, important
documents, stamp collections, book collections, jewellery, cards, comics etc.; hardware items, such as screws,
nails, studs and bolts; medicines, band-aids and other first-aid items, etc...

1/ INFORMATION FOR THE USER

A. Safety recommendations
1. Before using this appliance for the first time, read this instruction manual carefully and keep it for future
reference. Only by doing this can you obtain the best results from your iron and ensure its safe use.
2. Before using the appliance, make sure that the mains voltage in your home corresponds to that indicated
on the plate on the heater base.
3. In the event of the socket and plug being incompatible, have a qualified electrician replace the socket.
4. The electrical safety of your appliance is only guaranteed if it is connected to an efficient earth installation,
as stipulated in current electrical safety regulations. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any
damage resulting from the appliance not being connected to an earth installation. If in doubt, contact a
qualified professional.
5. The use of adapters, and/or extension leads is not advised. In the event of their use being absolutely
necessary, always ensure that they conform to current safety standards, and take care not to exceed the
indicated maximum voltage.
6. Never use adaptors if the voltage is not given on the unit's underside (technical data plate).
7. This appliance is for domestic use only. Any other use is considered unsuitable and dangerous.
8. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage resulting from improper use or repairs carried out
by unqualified personnel.
9. Keep the appliance away from water or other liquids to prevent electrical discharge; do not plug the
product in if it is on a wet surface.
10. Put the appliance on a dry, firm, stable surface.
11. Do not place the appliance on or close to hot surfaces, in the oven or in a dishwasher.
12. Do not submerge the appliance in water. If the cable and plug get wet at any moment, unplug the
appliance, wearing dry rubber gloves. If the unit has been submerged in water, sent it immediately to the
authorised technical repair service or your supplier.
13. To avoid burning yourself, never touch the sealing bar whilst the unit is working.
14. Keep the cable away from hot and extremely sharp surfaces.
15. Never pull on the cable to unplug the appliance.
16. Always unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operations.
17. In the event of technical failure and/or improper working, unplug the appliance and do not try to repair it.
Repairs should only be carried out by a Technical Assistance Service authorised by the manufacturer.
Always demand that original spare parts are used. Any failure to follow the above instructions could affect
the safe functioning of the appliance.
18. Do not use detergents or abrasive scrubbers to clean the unit.
19. The product is not designed to be used by children, keep it out of their reach.
20. The machine should only be used with the bags supplied by Brandt.
21. The user should never attempt to change the cable. If, for any reason, the cable requires changing,
contact a Technical Assistance Service authorised by the manufacturer. Do not use the appliance if the
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