CASO Germany FastVac 4000 - Manual (Page 41)

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Lift the front handle to open the cover and take the bag out of the
machine. The bag is then done and is ready for vacuum sealing .
PLEASE NOTE
► Cut the bag at least 8 cm longer than needed. The sealed ends will take up the extra
space.
16.2 Vacuum packaging with a bag
Place the unit on a dry surface. Make sure the area in front of the unit is unobstructed and
wide enough to accommodate the food bags.
Place the food to be preserved inside the bag.
Clean and straighten the open end of the bag--ensure there are no wrinkles
or ripples.
Place the open end of the bag within the vacuum chamber area. Make sure
the air intake is not covered by the bag.
Close the lid and press down firmly on the front handle .
Check the LED status of “vacuumstreng” and the “sealing time” to confirm
sealing time depending on the moisture status of packed items
(extended/moist/dry) and desired vacuum pressure (Normal/Gentle) according to the type
of food;
Press the “Vakuum & Schweißen” Button. The Vacuum Indicator Light, then the Sealing
Indicator Light with light as the bag is automatically vacuumed and sealed. Once it is
finished, both lights will turn off.
If you need to interrupt the vacuum operation for any reason first press the “Abbrechen”
Button.
PLEASE NOTE
► Do not overstuff the bag; leave enough empty length in the open end of the bag (at least
a few inches) so that the bag can be properly placed in the vacuum chamber.
► Do not wet the open end of the bag. Wet bags may not seal properly.
► Clean and straighten the open end of the bag before sealing. Foreign matter or creases
on the bag may result in a faulty seal.
► Press the bag to expel excess air before vacuuming it. Too much air inside the bag may
result in a poor vacuum.
► If the food you’re sealing has sharp edges (such as bones or shells) pack the edges
with kitchen paper to avoid tearing the bag