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1. VACMASTER Models y DU0550 110V User s Manual DUO550EU 220 240V Register your product and get support at www VacMasterFresh com v 2015 04 20 Thank you for purchasing the VacMaster DUO550 Chamber Vacuum Sealer You are about to use one of the most powerful vacuum sealers available With the helo of the DUO550 you will now be able to keep food fresh for longer in the refrigerator freezer or pantry The DUO550 effectively removes air and extends freshness up to five times longer than traditional methods Our versatile and convenient machine can also be used to preserve and organize other items like keepsakes or small easy to lose items Your DUO550 will quickly become invaluable to all your packaging needs it will never leave your countertop The DUO550 is a chamber vacuum system which offers two distinct advantages over non chamber external suction units First a much higher level of vacuum can be achieved which means a longer shelf life for foods that you package Secondly liquids and liquid rich foods can be effectively vacuum packaged Foods like fresh meats fish Soups stews and marinated vegetables are packaged quickly with ease and no mess The VacMaster DUO550 is perfect for sous vide cooking For your safety and protection carefully read and follow this guide For more information please visit us at www VacMasterFresh com Table of Contents Salega dS 3 sete sts Sette casas E ines ha ae ele it2. electrical outlet by unplugging it DO NOT disconnect by pulling on the cord DO NOT immerse in water or spray directly with liquid Check the Vacuum Chamber and Gasket making sure they are clean and free of debris If needed use a clean cloth with mild soap a Wipe the vacuum chamber clean b Wipe the gasket clean c Wipe the seal area clean NOTE Always leave the lid in resting position when storing DO NOT stack items on top of the lid or machine If the lid is forced down the gasket will become compressed and the DU0550 may not operate properly DO NOT use any acetone based or abrasive cleaners on the lid or other plastic parts Only clean with a damp cloth and mild soap Do not store the DUO550 outside www VacMasterFresh com 800 821 7849 Vacuum Packaging Guidelines Follow all food safety regulations as outlined by the FDA at www FDA gov Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for canning Vacuum packaging cannot reverse the deterioration of foods Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for refrigeration or freezing Some fruits and vegetables may release gases known as outgassing When packaging these fruits and vegetables outgassing can cause the vacuum to be gradually lost over time Blanching or freezing before vacuum packaging helps prevent this from occuring NOTE Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria soft cheeses fresh mushrooms garlic and onions should never be vacuum packaged It is criti
3. make sure the bag is flat across the seal bar smoothing out any wrinkles 5 Close the lid Make the following control panel adjustments a Power Turn machine ON b Vaccum Level Set vacuum level to MAX level 29 hg NOTE This is the most common setting To adjust vacuum pressure down press Vacuum Level to lower setting c Seal Time Set seal time to 3 5 NOTE This ts the most common setting If seal is incomplete or sealing thicker pouches bags increase seal time in 0 5 second increments 7 Press the Start button to begin the vacuum process Press and hold down the lid until the vacuum engages NOTE To prevent crushing delicate items press the Seal button anytime to start the sealing process 8 Once the the bag is sealed the machine will beep letting you know that the process is complete 9 Open the lid NOTE DO NOT touch the Seal Bar area as it may be hot after use 10 Take the bag out and inspect the seal A successful seal will look clear If seal is spotty incomplete wrinkled white or milky cut the seal and repeat the vacuum sealing process TIP Longer items such as fish ribs etc can require longer suction bags for the vacuum packaging process In order to support longer external suction bags use the Bag Tray located on front of the vacuum sealer Refer to page 4 item number 5 www VacMasterFresh com 800 821 7849 Troubleshooting e The DUO
4. on machine lid until the vacuum engages 4 Your DUO550 will alternate between vacuuming and releasing air NOTE The display will show both the remaining cycle time and a blinking light signaling the cycle is in the process 5 When the Marinate cycle is complete the machine will beep and release the vacuum 6 Using the lid lift handles open lid NOTE DO NOT touch the Seal Bar area as it may be hot after use 7 Important After the Marinate cycle is complete the pouch will NOT be sealed If you want to vacuum package for refrigeration freezer or sous vide cooking follow instructions How to Vaccum Package Chamber Pouches on page 7 NOTE The Marinate cycle can be cancelled by pressing the Stop button TIP Ready to cook now For instant infusion place food and marinade in a bowl Simply place the bowl inside the chamber set Marinate Time press Start Once process is complete the food is ready to be cooked www VacMasterFresh com 800 821 7849 Vacuum Package Precut Suction Bags Follow these steps when using precut vacuum packaging bags with your VacMaster DUO550 Vacuum Sealer 1 Choose a suitable sized vacuum packaging bag and place the item s inside 2 Allow at least 3 of head space between the contents and the top of the bag 8 Using the lid lift handles open the lid and place the open end of the bag across the pouch clamp and seal bar 4 To ensure a complete seal
5. way Do not use an extension cord The power cord should not drape over a counter or tabletop as the cord could be tripped over or pulled on unintentionally Do not place or operate near an electric or gas burner or a heated oven Extreme caution and care must be used when sealing or handling any pouches bags containing hot liquids Do not use outdoors SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS www VacMasterFresh com 800 821 7849 Important Tips Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for canning All perishables still need to be refrigerated or frozen Follow all food safety regulations as outlined by the FDA at www FDA gov Use only VacMaster Vacuum Chamber Pouches Bags and accessories Some fruits and vegetables may release gases known as outgassing When packaging these fruits and vegetables outgassing can cause the vacuum to be gradually lost over time Blanching or freezing before vacuum packaging helps prevent this from occuring Delicate foods can be frozen prior to packaging to protect them from getting crushed by the vacuum Use VacMaster Bone Guards to cover an item s sharp edges to prevent pouch bag punctures Allow foods and liquids to cool before vacuum packaging Avoid overfilling the pouch bag Leave a minimum of 3 of space between the contents and the open end of the pouch bag This is called head space This will prevent spills during the vacuum sealing process To prevent wrinkles from f
6. 550 will not turn ON a Make sure the unit is plugged into a grounded outlet b Make sure the outlet is working c Check the power cord for any tears or frays d Check the fuse located in the power cord connecting outlet e Error code in the Digital Display E01 The DUO550 cannot achieve the preset vacuum level a Close and hold down the lid during the vacuum cycle b Make sure the chamber gasket is clean and not damaged E02 The DUO550 will not enter the sealing mode a The lid must be in the closed position during the vacuum and sealing cycle NOTE To clear Error Code turn OFF the machine then turn if back on e The pouch bag is not sealing properly a Push and hold down the lid during the vacuum cycle b Increase or decrease the Seal Time A positive seal will look clear If the seal is spotty incomplete wrinkled white or milky cut the seal and restart the sealing process c When vacuum packaging moist wet foods create a second seal above the first seal to ensure a positive seal d For the best results use VacMaster Chamber Pouches Bags e Loss of vacuum from the chamber pouch bag a Check for any puncture holes in the pouch bag Cover any sharp item edges with a VacMaster Bone Guard sheet and vacuum package in a new pouch bag b Check the seal and adjust the placement and or sealing time www VacMasterFresh com 800 821 7849 Cleaning and Care Disconnect the power cord from the
7. ar is in place your DUO550 is ready for use Set Up Starting the DUO550 Attach the power cord and plug the machine into a grounded electrical outlet DU0O550 110V Properly insert the electrical cord into the power outlet on the back of the machine and then plug the cord into the wall outlet DUOS550EU 220 240V Two types of electrical cords have been included with this machine UK and EU versions Select the appropriate electrical cord and properly insert it into the power outlet on the back of the machine and then plus the cord into the wall outlet www VacMasterFresh com 800 821 7849 Vacuum Package Chamber Pouches For best results use VacMaster chamber vacuum pouches with your VacMaster DUO550 Vacuum Sealer 1 Choose a suitable sized vacuum packaging pouch and place the item s inside 2 Allow at least a minimum of 2 of head space between the contents and the top of the pouch 8 Using the lid lift handles open the machine lid Open the vacuum pouch clamp 5 Place the vacuum pouch inside the chamber with the open end of the pouch across the seal bar 6 Insert open end of pouch into the pouch clamp Once in position press the clamp down firmly The pouch clamp will assist in keeping the pouch in place during the vacuum sealing process 7 To ensure a complete seal make sure the pouch is flat across the seal bar smoothing out any wrinkles 8 Using the lid lift handles clos
8. cal that food handling and storage are maintained at low temperatures You can reduce the growth of microorganisms at temperatures of 34 F or less Freezing at O F will not kill microorganisms but reduces the chances of them growing For long term food storage always freeze foods that have been vacuumed packaged NOTE Beef and other proteins may look darker after being vacuum packaged This is due to the removal of oxygen and is not an indication of spoilage All perishable foods must be refrigerated or frozen www VacMasterFresh com 800 821 7849 Limited Warranty ARY Inc a distributor and manufacturer of vacuum packaging and other machines collectively the Goods extends to the purchaser of the Goods a Limited One Year Warranty from the receipt of the Goods under terms and conditions set out herein All Goods sold by ARY Inc are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of delivery to purchaser Defective material may be returned to ARY Inc after inspection by an agent of ARY Inc and upon receipt from ARY Inc of shipping instructions specific to the defective Goods authorized by ARY Inc to be returned ARY Inc at its sole option may either i replace or repair any defective materials and workmanship and return the Goods to purchaser without charge ii refund the purchase price or iii grant a reasonable allowance with the foregoing procedure This warrant
9. e the lid 9 Make the following control panel adjustments a Power Turn machine ON b Vaccum Level Set vacuum level to MAX level 29 hg NOTE This is the most common setting To adjust vacuum pressure Gown press Vacuum Level to lower setting c Seal Time Set seal time to 3 5 NOTE This is the most common setting If seal is incomplete or sealing thicker pouches increase seal time in 0 5 second increments 10 Press the Start button to begin the vacuum process Press and hold down the lid until the vacuum engages 11 Once the the pouch is sealed the machine will beep to signal the process is complete www VacMasterFresh com 800 821 7849 Vacuum Package Chamber Pouches continued 12 13 Using the lid lift handles open the lid NOTE DO NOT touch the Seal Bar area as it may be hot after use Remove and inspect the pouch a Vaccum Check the quality of the vacuum by looking at the tightness of the pouch and the product Look for air pockets or leaks If product is not tightly packaged vacuum and seal again b Seal Inspect the pouch seal A positive seal will appear clear If the seal is spotty or incomplete increase seal time by 0 5 seconds If the seal appears white or milky decrease seal time by 0 5 seconds Once the settings are determined for your application vacuum and seal again Package Delicate Items Using Vaccum Chamber Delicate items such as baked go
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11. ected to misuse neglect abuse or misuse in application ARY Inc s maximum liability hereunder arising from any cause whatsoever whether based in contract tort including negligence strict liability or any other theory of law shall not exceed the purchase price A suit based on any aforementioned cause of action must be commenced within one year from the date said action accrues Register your product and get support at www VacMasterFresh com product registration www VacMasterFresh com 800 821 7849 ARY Inc ARY Inc P O Box 412888 Kansas City MO 64141 www VacMasterFresh com 800 821 7849 All Rights Reserved VACMASTER and VacStrip are trademarks or registered trademarks of ARY Inc in the United States and other countries v 2015 04 20
12. nate Time Adjust the length of the marinating time from 9 to 99 minutes Vacuum Level Button Press to set desired vacuum level a 23 5 hg minimum vacuum setting b 26 0 hg c 27 5 hg medium vacuum setting d 28 5 hg e 29 hg maximum vacuum setting f Adjustable manually control the vacuum level from a minimum setting of 23 5 hg to a maximum of 29 hg Start Button Begins the vacuum packaging and the marinate process Seal Button Press to interrupt the vaccum cycle and begin sealing the pouch bag Power Button Turns the machine ON OFF Stop Button Press to cancel any function in process NOTE When Stop is pressed the seal feature will not function VACMASTER www VacMasterFresh com 800 821 7849 Set Up Installing the Seal Bar in the DUO550 Please read all instructions before operating the DUO550 IMPORTANT Before using the DUO550 for the first time the seal bar must be installed 1 Locate the seal bar inside the DUO550 box 2 Using the lid lift handles open the lid 3 At the front of the chamber locate the two piston rods Take the seal bar and align the holes on the bottom of the seal bar with the two piston rods 4 Place the seal bar on the piston rods making sure the seal bar and piston rods are aligned Do not push the seal bar down with force The seal bar should rest securely on top of the rods 5 Once the seal b
13. ods fresh fruits etc can be crushed during the vacuum packaging process To prevent this from occurring use the lower Vacuum Level such as Medium 27 5 hg 1 Follow instructions 1 9 under How to Vacuum Package Chamber Pouches on page 7 On step 9b Vaccum Level adjust vacuum level to medium setting 27 5hg Continue with steps 10 13 www VacMasterFresh com 800 821 7849 Marinate Food Using Vacuum Chamber Your DUO550 has a special marinating feature that allows foods to quickly achieve the optimum flavor infusion While in the Marinate cycle the DUO550 will alternate back and forth between a state of vacuum and state of rest no vacuum NOTE One cycle is 9 minutes 8 minutes vacuum and 1 minute rest with no vacuum Each cycle after will add an additional 9 minutes Marinate cycle can range from 9 minutes one cycle to 99 minutes 11 cycles based on desired intensity of flavor 1 Follow instructions 1 8 under How to Vaccum Package Chamber Pouches on page 7 2 Make the following control panel adjustments a Power Turn machine ON b Press Set button until the Marinate Time lights is illuminated c Using the Arrow buttons set marinating time i Q for the minimum marinate time ii 99 for the maximum marinate time NOTE Typical marinate time is 18 or 2 cycles 3 Press the Start button to begin the vacuum process Press down slightly
14. orming in the seal gently stretch the pouch bag flat along the seal bar before closing the lid VacMaster pouches bags are boilable freezable and microwavable When microwaving it is important to pierce or make a small cut in the pouch bag www VacMasterFresh com 800 821 7849 Features of the VacMaster DUO550 1 Lid Gasket Seals out air between the vacuum chamber and lid 2 Transparent Lid Allows for easy pouch placement 3 Seal Bar not shown Provides wide positive seals on pouches bags up to 12 wide 4 Control Panel not shown Controls machine functions 5 Bag Tray Extend for ease of vacuuming longer suction 6 Pouch Bag Clamp Holds pouch bag in place during the vacuum sealing process 7 Vacuum Chamber Area where the pouch is placed during the vacuum and sealing process 8 Lid Lift Handles Use to open and close lid www VacMasterFresh com 800 821 7849 FEATURES Control Panel of the VacMaster DUO550 1 Digital Display Displays the function settings and progress of the working cycle Arrow Buttons Press up or down to adjust the Vacuum Level Seal Time and Marinate Time functions Set Button Press to select desired function a Seal Time Adjust the Seana length of seal time from heeled ln 0 5 to 6 0 When value is adjusted to zero the DUO550 will not seal The last used seal time is stored in memory b Mari
15. y is subject to the following limitations i ARY lnc s responsibility and the purchaser s exclusive remedy under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of defects in material and workmanship refund of the purchase price or grant of a reasonable allowance on account of such defects all as set forth above ARY Inc is not responsible for any consequential damages resulting from the breach of this or any other express or implied warranty with respect to the Goods ii This express warranty is the only warranty applicable It excludes all other express oral or written warranties and all warranties implied by law with respect to the Goods including any warranties or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose iii Every claim under this warranty shall be deemed waived by purchaser unless made in writing within one 1 year of the receipt of the Goods to which such claim relates iv This warranty as to the Goods is void a to repairs made by anyone other than ARY Inc without prior authorization from ARY Inc b to performance of any system of which ARY Inc s Goods are a component part c to deterioration by corrosion or any cause of failure other than defect of material or workmanship d to any components of the Goods including without limitation Teflon tape lid gaskets and seal wire or e if any of the Good or parts thereof have been tampered with or altered by someone other than ARY Inc or subj
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