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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
shed (e.g. biscuits, etc.). The sealing time will naturally
depend on the time you have previously set with knob
(5). (fig. N)
9 Vacuum packing in MAGIC VAC
®
Executive
contai-
ners or in containers sealed with MAGIC VAC
®
Universal Caps with new knob
The MAGIC VAC
®
Executive
containers and the MAGIC
VAC
®
Universal Caps with star-shaped knob (fig. O)
make vacuum packing easier, because the connection
hose can be directly introduced into the knob central
hole (fig. P).
MAGIC VAC
®
Universal Caps, available in two diame-
ters (100 mm and 125 mm), are to be used on jars for
preserving food and bowls and receptacles made of
tempered glass. The Universal Caps work just like the
Caps for MAGIC VAC
®
Executive
containers.
WARNING: When using Universal Caps do not use pla-
stic or glass containers that are not suitable since
they could implode under the vacuum pressure of the
appliance and cause injury.
- Fill the container leaving at least 3 cm of room
between the contents and upper rim and position
the lid on the container. Turn the knob to the
"VACUUM" position". (fig. O)
- Connect the container lid knob to the appliance air
inlet (4) by means of the connection hose (19). (fig. P)
- Turn the Vacuum Knob (2) clockwise" to "MAX" .
- Turn the Sealing Time knob (5) counterclockwise to
"1".
- Press the switch (8) to turn on the machine and lock
the lid in place by pressing the two buttons (3). The
machine will carry out a vacuum packing cycle and
turn off automatically on its completion.
- Remove the hose from the container lid knob.
- Turn the knob to the "CLOSED" position.
- To open the containers turn the knob to the "OPEN"
position; you should hear a hissing of air as it enters
the container. This sound guarantees that the con-
tents have been packed in a vacuum.
10 Vacuum packing in MAGIC VAC
®
Family
containers
Multipurpose containers ideal for storage of frequently
used products such as dry and fragile foods; powder
foodstuffs; fresh, pureed or strained fruit and vegeta-
bles. Their transparency and design makes them
attractive to display on kitchen shelves while ensuring
that their contents are clearly visible.
- Fill the container leaving at least 3 cm of room
between the contents and upper rim and position
the lid on the container.
- Connect the container lid knob to the unit air outlet
port (4) by means of the connection tube (19) (fig. Q).
- Turn the Vacuum Knob (2) clockwise" to "MAX" .
- Turn the Sealing Time knob (5) counterclockwise to
"1".
- Press the switch (8) to turn on the machine and lock
the lid in place by pressing the two buttons (3). The
machine will carry out a vacuum packing cycle and
turn off automatically on its completion.
- Remove the hose from the container lid.
- Press the central button (20) to open the containers
(fig. Q).
11 Vacuum packing in glass jars sealed with metal
caps (Leifheit type)
Use the large-sized cap attachment to pack foods in
large-mouthed glass jars with a metal cap. A small-
sized cap attachment is also available for narrow-
mouthed jars sealed with metal caps.
- Fill the container leaving at least 3 cm of room
between the contents and upper rim.
- Connect the cap attachment (21) to the air inlet (4) of
the appliance by means of the connection hose (19).
Place the cap attachment directly on the jar with the
metal cap only (22) and press down, making sure it
fits correctly (fig. R).
- Turn the Vacuum Knob (2) clockwise" to "MAX" .
- Turn the Sealing Time knob (5) counterclockwise to
"1".
- Press the switch (8) to turn on the machine and lock
the lid in place by pressing the two buttons (3). The
machine will carry out a vacuum packing cycle and
turn off automatically on its completion. Make sure
that the cap attachment holds firmly, keeping it pres-
sed with the your hand.
- Disconnect the hose from the cap attachment.
Remove the cap attachment from the jar.
- Apply the ring (23) supplied with the jar and screw it
down all the way (fig. R).
- To open a glass jar vacuum-sealed with a metal cap,
use the cap opener provided (the side with writing
should be turned up). Position the cap opener as
shown in figure S and gently pry open the cap until
the vacuum is released. Remove the metal cap. This
accessory allows you to reuse the cap.
12 Vacuum packing with MAGIC VAC bottle caps
®
The MAGIC VAC
®
Bottle Cap may be used to seal partly
filled bottles of wine or non-fizzy beverages. Using the
Bottle Cap will allow you to create a vacuum inside the
bottle so as to slow down oxidisation and preserve the
freshness and flavour of its contents for a longer time.
- By means of the connection hose (19) connect the
air inlet (4) of the appliance to the MAGIC VAC
®
Bottle Cap (24) (fig. T). Press the Cap firmly into the
bottle.
- Turn the Vacuum Knob (2) clockwise" to "MAX" .
- Turn the Sealing Time knob (5) counterclockwise to
"1".
- Press the switch (8) to turn on the machine and lock
the lid in place by pressing the two buttons (3). The
machine will carry out a vacuum packing cycle and
turn off automatically on its completion.
- Disconnect the hose from both the Bottle Cap and
the appliance immediately.
- To open a bottle sealed with the MAGIC VAC
®
Bottle
Cap, simply pull the cap out of the bottle. You will
hear the air rushing into the bottle.
13 Vacuum packing with Cap Attachment in MAGIC
VAC
®
Executive
or in containers sealed with MAGIC
VAC
®
Universal Caps with the previous model of knob
To use the Cap Attachment in MAGIC VAC
®
Executive
containers or in containers sealed with MAGIC VAC
®
Universal Caps with the previous model of knob,
read the instructions supplied in our web page
www.flaemnuova.it
Warning: DO NOT LEAVE THE LID WITH LOCKS ENGAGED WHEN THE UNIT IS NOT IN USE.
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