NESCO VS-09 Deluxe Vacuum Sealer User Guide

Deluxe Vacuum Sealer
Model VS-09
Care/Use Guide Your Key Ingredient For Food Preservation

VS-09 Deluxe Vacuum Sealer

Thank you for purchasing a NESCO Vacuum Sealer. We have been creating kitchen products and accessories for many years and are excited to share our knowledge and welcome more enthusiasts to the world of home preservation.

Questions?
NESCO Customer Service is available 8 am to 4 pm CST.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-288-4545

Warranty/Registration
Please see warranty info included on the package and in this guide.
This guide is available at Nesco.com 

Returns/Retour
Please do not return this item to the place of purchase. If you are missing any parts or need assistance, contact NESCO Customer Service.

Technical Specifications
Model: VS-09 / NESCO Deluxe Vacuum Sealer
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

– This product is designed for household use only When using electrical appliances, basic safety  precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
2. The appliance is designed for household use only. It is not intended for commercial use.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the appliance, including cord and plug, in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when appliance is used near children. This appliance is not recommended for use by children.
5. Unplug appliance from power outlet when not in use, before assembly or disassembly of parts, and before cleaning.
6. Do not operate any appliance with damaged cord or plug or after appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Call NESCO® Customer Service for  examination, repair or adjustment.
7. Do not place appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or heated oven.
8. Only use accessory attachments recommended by the manufacturer.
9. Do not use appliance outdoors or for other than intended use.
10. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or touch hot surfaces.
11. Appliance is not designed for continuous use. Approved for one operating cycle every two minutes.
12. Operate appliance only when all parts are fully engaged and tightened.
13. To reduce risk of injury and damage to appliance keep hands, hair, clothing and utensils away from parts during operation.
14. Place appliance on flat and steady support surface when ready for use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Polarized Plug: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce risk of electric shock, plug is intended to fit into polarized outlet only one  way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not try to modify the plug in any way.
Short Cord Instructions: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may  be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.  A longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

Overview Of Components

Functions

1. Food Seal Time – Choose dry or moist setting depending on type of food. If you have foods that are wet, choose moist for longer seal time.

2. Manual Seal – This button provides two functions:
   • To seal the open end of a bag without vacuum.
   • When automatic “Auto/Vac” function is in operation, press the button to stop the vacuum and immediately start to seal bag so that vacuum pressure inside bag can be  controlled to avoid crushing delicate items.

3. Auto/Vac & Cancel – Button will start automatic vacuuming and sealing or press to cancel operation of appliance.

4. Pulse Vacuum – Press this button to vacuum manually, release button to stop.
   Repeat this process until desired vacuum pressure is reached. Then press “manual seal” to complete vacuum seal.

5. Canister – Press when vacuum sealing with the hose port and a canister accessory. (not included). Vacuum sealing accessories can be purchased online.

6. Hose Port – Insert hose accessory when sealing with canisters, universal lids, bottle savers and jar attachments (not included).

7. Indicator Lights – Indicates status of vacuum or seal process.

8. Front Handle – Lift handle to unlock and open cover. Push down to close and lock.

9. Removable Bag Cutter – Remove bag cutter to use. Insert bag material into notch of cutter, press down and slide across to cut.

10. Sealing Gasket – Maintains a vaccum in the chamber allowing air to be removed from bags and containers. Make sure lid of appliance is not locked when not in use and  during storage to prevent deformation of gaskets.

11. Vacuum Chamber – Position open end of the bag inside chamber, draws air from bag and collects any excess liquid.

12. Sealing Bar – Place bag to be sealed over this bar.

13. Sealing Element – Non-stick heating element that seals bag and prevents it from sticking to the bar. DO NOT remove the copper-colored tape that is over the element.

14. Hose Accessory – Connects to hose port. For sealing containers (not included).

Operating Instructions

MAKING A BAG WITH A ROLL

1. Pull bag material from a roll to the suitable length you want and cut with scissors or the removable bag cutter. (Hint: Pull out enough of the bag roll to hold items to be  vacuum packed plus an additional 3 inches for clearance and another 1 inch for each time you plan on resealing the bag).
2. Open front lid and place either open end of bag material on the sealing element. FIG. 1
3. Close lid with handle and press down firmly to lock.
4. Press the “Seal ” button to start sealing.
5. When the indicator lights turn off , sealing is completed. Lift handle and remove bag. Bag is ready for use.

VACUUM PACKAGING YOUR FILLED BAG

1. Place food items inside the bag.
2. Open lid, clean and straighten the open end of the bag, make sure there are no wrinkles or ripples.
3. Place the open end of the bag in vacuum chamber beneath positioning tabs. FIG. 2
4. Close lid with handle and press down firmly to lock. Press the “Auto/Vac” Button. Bag will automatically be vacuumed and sealed.
5. When indicator lights turn off, process is complete. Lift handle and remove bag.
6. Refrigerate or freeze if needed.
   NOTE: For best sealing effect, it is better to let the appliance cool down for 2 minutes between uses. Wipe out any  excess liquid or food residue from the vacuum  chamber after each use.

Vacuum Sealing Tips

• Do not overfill bags; leave enough space at open end of bag for better placement in vacuum chamber.
• Wet bags may be difficult to heat and seal tightly. Do not wet open end of bag.
• Clean and straighten open end of bag before sealing. Make sure nothing is left on open area of the bag, no wrinkles or creases should appear on the open panel, foreign  objects or creased bags may cause difficulty to seal tightly.
• Do not vacuum package objects with sharp points (fish bones, hard shells). Sharp points may penetrate and tear bag.
• During bag vacuum sealing process, small amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can inadvertently be pulled into vacuum chamber, clogging the pump and  damaging your appliance. To avoid this, freeze moist and juicy foods first before sealing bags or place a folded paper towel near the inside top of bag. For powdery or  fine-grained foods, avoid overfilling bags.
• Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum packing for best results.
• Liquids need to be cooled before vacuum packing. Hot liquids will bubble up and over the top of the bag or jar when vacuum packed. Note: A jar attachment is necessary for sealing jars.
• Store perishable foods in the freezer or refrigerator. Vacuum packing extends the shelf life of foods, but does not preserve them.
• Pantry items such as flour, rice, mixes for cakes and pancakes, all stay fresher longer when vacuum packed. Nuts and condiments maintain their flavor while rancidity is kept out.
• Keep camping supplies (matches, first aid kits,clothing) clean and dry.
• Vacuum sealing keeps flares ready for auto emergencies.
• Keep silver and collectibles untarnished by vacuum sealing.
• Fill a bag about 2/3 full with water, seal the end (don’t vacuum). Freeze bag and use for ice in a cooler, or ice packs for injuries.

Care And Cleaning

Vacuum Sealer

1. Unplug appliance before cleaning.
2. Clean vacuum sealer with a damp sponge. Do not immerse in water.
3. Use a mild dish soap. Do not use abrasive cleaners as they will scratch the surface.
4. Dry thoroughly before using. When storing, do not lock cover to prevent deformation of the gaskets.

Bags

• Bag material can be washed in warm water with dish soap. Rinse bags well and allow to dry thoroughly before re-using.
• Bags can be washed on the top rack in a dishwasher by turning the bags inside out. Stand bag up so water can get inside the bag. Dry thoroughly before next use. Note:  Bags used to store greasy foods should not be re-used.

Storing Your Vacuum Sealer

• Keep appliance in a flat and safe place, and out of each of children.
  IMPORTANT: Make sure lid of appliance is not locked when not in use and during storage to prevent deformation of gaskets.

Troubleshooting

VACUUM SEALER HAS NO POWER

• Check to see that the vacuum sealer is plugged in. Test electrical outlet by plugging in another appliance.
• Vacuum sealer will shut off automatically if overheated. Allow to cool down for 15 minutes and try again.
• Check power cord and plug for damage. If damaged, do not use the vacuum sealer.

VACUUM SEALER DOES NOT PERFORM FIRST SEAL ON THE BAG

• Make sure the bag cut from the roll is properly positioned as described on page 4 of the operating instructions.

VACUUM SEALER DOES NOT PULL A COMPLETE VACUUM IN BAGS

• To seal properly, open end of bag should be resting entirely inside vacuum chamber area.
• Check seal bar and gaskets for debris and position. Wipe clean and smooth them back into place.
• Vacuum sealer bag may have a leak. To test, seal the bag with some air in it, submerge in water, and apply pressure. Bubbles indicate a leak. Reseal or use another bag.

VACUUM SEALER NOT SEALING BAG PROPERLY

• Should sealing bar overheat and melt the bag, it may be necessary to lift the lid and allow the seal bar to cool for a few minutes.

VACUUM SEALER LOSES VACUUM AFTER BEING SEALED

• Leaks along the seal can be caused by wrinkles, crumbs, grease or liquids.
  Reopen bag, wipe the top inside of the bag and smooth it out along the sealing strip before resealing.

• Check the bag for a puncture or hole which may have released the vacuum.
  Cushion sharp edges in the contents of the bag with paper towels.

One Year Limited Warranty

The Metal Ware Corporation warrants the original purchaser that your product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of  purchase. Product must be used for personal or sole household usage in accordance with the instructions. Should your product prove defective within one year from date of  purchase, contact our customer service team at1-800-288- 4545 or email at [email protected] with an explanation of the claim. If a viable warranty claim is determined, a customer service member will provide you with the necessary details to have your unit replaced. Under this limited time warranty, we undertake to replace any parts found to  be defective at our sole discretion. This limited time warranty is void if the unit is connected to an unsuitable electrical supply or dismantled or interfered with in anyway or  damaged through misuse. This warranty is not transferable. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DAMAGES: Except for the limited time warranty and remedies expressly  stated above, the Metal Ware Corp shall not be liable to you, or to anyone claiming by or through you, for any obligations or liabilities, including, but not limited to,  obligations or liabilities arising out of breach of contract, breach of warranty, statutory claims, negligence or other tort or any theory of strict liability, with respect to the  product or the Metal Ware Corp’s acts or omissions or otherwise. Buyer agrees that in no event shall the Metal Ware Corp be liable for incidental, compensatory, punitive,  consequential, indirect, special or other damages. Warranty does not cover consequential or incidental damages such as property damage and does not cover incidental costs  and expenses resulting from any breach of this warranty, even if foreseeable. Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential  damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you depending on the state or province of purchase.
Register your product on our website: https://www.nesco.com/customer-service /warranty-registration or fill in your warranty card and return it within one week from date  of purchase along with a copy of proof of purchase.
Send warranty card to:
VS-09 . NESCO Deluxe Vacuum Sealer
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PO Box 237
Two Rivers, WI 54241-0237

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References

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