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External Power Supply’). The LCD display of the scale and the indicators DRY and
NORMAL will illuminate.
Press the SCALE button to switch off the scale, so the LCD display gets dark. Ensu-
re to turn the stabilisation levers at both sides of the appliance to the VAC position.
Open the lid. Place one end of the cut foil tube onto the heating bar. Ensure that the
foil lays smooth on the heating bar and without any folds and gaps. Close the lid.
Press the SEAL button and IMMEDIATELY press down the lid of the appliance at both
sides. A click will be heard, when the electromagnetic lock attaches the lid closely.
The SEAL button will be illuminated and the vacuum sealer will start sealing.
When the SEAL button gets dark again, the electromagnetic lock will release the lid.
Wait approx. 5 seconds (slowly count to 5). Then open the lid and remove the pre-
pared bag. Ensure that the sealing is even and airtight, before filling the bag.
IMPORTANT: Before starting operation again, leave the appliance cool down for
at least 30 seconds.
Do not leave the appliance connected to the power supply when not in use. If you
do not wish to seal another bag, close the lid, turn the stabilisation levers to the IDLE/
SCALE position and unplug the appliance from the power outlet.
VACUUM SEALING A BAG – VAC SEAL
Using the VAC SEAL function, your bags will be vacuumed before sealing.
Choose a bag of sufficient size. Check that the bag is airtight, before filling it. Place
the items to be sealed into the bag. At least 5 cm (2 inches) of free space must be
left between the contents and the top of the bag.
Place the appliance onto a suitable surface and first connect the sufficient power cord
to the appliance, then connect the power cord to the power supply (see: ‘Using an
External Power Supply’). The LCD display of the scale and the indicators DRY and
NORMAL will illuminate.
Press the SCALE button to switch off the scale, so the LCD display gets dark. Ensu-
re to turn the stabilisation levers at both sides of the appliance to the VAC position.
Open the lid and ensure that the vacuum chamber is completely empty.
With moist items or liquids within the bag, press the FOOD button to select the
MOIST setting, shown by the appropriate indicator light. This will help you to pre-
vent moisture from being sucked in by the vacuum pump (see: ‘Selecting the Type
of Food’).
In addition, with moist food, powders or delicate objects in the bag, you can press
