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1. VACMASTER User s Manual Register your product and get support at www VacMasterFresh com v 2015 04 09 Thank you for purchasing the VacMaster PRO350 Vacuum Sealer You are about to use one of the most powerful suction vacuum sealers available With the help of the PRO350 you will now be able to keep food fresh for longer in the refrigerator freezer or pantry The PRO350 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 and easy to lose items Your PRO350 will quickly become invaluable to all your packaging needs it will never leave your countertop The PRO350 combines a clean and simple style with a strong compact design This machine is fully automatic and features a variety of options that will fulfil all your packaging needs Our machines are constructed with high quality fully tested top rated components which ensure optimum performance Easy to clean stainless steel construction will provide years of service For your safety and protection carefully read and follow this guide For more information please visit us at www MyVacMaster com Table of Contents Salega S 3 sete ts Sette ky nak MR b r deki as riy Mu dee ths ale ei ihn te 2 TDS iadaaa a anae rr n tastes se 3 FEOS saris iats ants DD r rr Ere r 4 5 u SAD N rrr 6 9 TROUBIESNOOTIN2. button to select Marinate Time 5 Using the arrow buttons to adjust Up or Down set the marinating time 9 to 99 minutes 6 With the lid in the closed position press the Start button With the vacuum pump running push down on the canister to ensure the vacuum is engaged 7 Your PRO350 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 process 8 When the Marinate cycle is complete the machine will beep and release the vacuum 9 Gently twist and remove the Accessory Hose from the canister and the machine NOTE The Marinate cycle can be cancelled by pressing the Stop button For storage reference follow the How to Vaccum Seal with Canisters on page 8 www VacMasterFresh com e 800 821 7849 Troubleshooting e The PRO350 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 PRO350 cannot achieve the preset vacuum level a Close and hold down the lid during the vacuum cycle b Ensure the open end of the bag is across the seal bar and within the gasket area c Make sure the bag is flat across the seal bar Eliminate any wrinkles or folds d Make sure the foam
3. a Bag from a Vacuum Roll 1 Place the vacuum roll into the roll storage compartment Press the buttons located on both sides of the machine to release the roll compartment lid Insert the roll with the open end of material on top Pull the roll material across the control panel Close the lid and lower the roll cutter Pull out the desired bag length Leave at least 3 of space between the contents and open the end of the bag Press down on the roll cutter and slice bag to desired length Open the lid and place the open end of the bag across the seal bar keeping the opening within the gasket area Close the lid Press the Seal button to create a seal Hold down the lid until the vacuum engages Follow instructions 3 9 under How to Vacuum Package Precut Bags on page 6 Package Delicate Items with Pulse Delicate items such as baked goods fresh fruits etc can be crushed during the vacuum packaging process To prevent this from occurring use the Pulse vacuum function When packaging liquid rich items you can also use this function to prevent liquid from being drawn into the machine 1 Follow instructions 1 4 under How to Vacuum Package Precut Bags Press the Pulse button once to activate this function NOTE The letter P will be displayed in the display window Close and hold down the lid and press the Pulse button to begin the vacuum process Watch the bag and
4. gasket is clean and not damaged e When using the Accessory or Marinate feature make sure the hose is securely attached the lid knob is set to Vacuum and the lid is on the canister properly E02 The PRO350 will not enter the sealing mode a The lid must be in the closed position during the vacuum and sealing cycle e The 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 bags and rolls e Loss of vacuum from the bag a Check for any puncture holes in the bag Cover any sharp item edges with a VacMaster Bone Guard sheet and vacuum package in a new bag b Check the seal and adjust the placement and or sealing time www VacMasterFresh com e 800 821 7849 Cleaning and Care Disconnect the power cord from the 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
5. release the Pulse button to stop the vacuum process before the contents are crushed or liquid is pulled into the machine Press the Seal button to seal the bag The machine will finish the cycle and then beep indicating the sealing cycle is complete www VacMasterFresh com e 800 821 7849 Seal Only To seal a bag without vacuuming it use the Seal button on the Control Panel 1 Using the handle open the lid and place the open end of the bag across seal bar 2 To ensure a complete seal make sure the bag is flat across the seal bar smoothing out any wrinkles 3 Close and hold down the lid until the seal engages Press Seal 5 Once the bag is sealed the PRO350 will beep letting you know that the seal cycle is complete 6 Open the lid and remove the bag Vacuum Seal with Canisters Follow these steps when using storage canisters with your VacMaster PRO350 Vacuum Sealer 1 Place the items to be sealed in the canister Make sure the lid of the canister is dry and free of any food particles and debris Do not overfill Leave a minimum of 1 head space between the canister contents and the top of the canister 2 Place the lid on top of the canister Turn the lid knob so the arrow points to Vacuum NOTE The lid sits on the rim of the canister until the vacuum packaging process begins 3 Insert one end of the Accessory Hose into the lid port and insert the other end in
6. G X551 aiya dt 0 a a ey Hattie dined SAE 10 cleaning ake satis 2 r gerger a 11 Vacuum Packaging GUld li 8 1x550 44 23 21454 0a0 ki E S 12 NOTES x kr ee y e n y Kaya kn SE y sales Mead den k y n y ny RR WEN 13 Warany and Registrations aici ma Hed ki key ed rey SGS 14 www MyVacMaster com 800 821 7849 Important Safeguards For your safety always follow these basic precautions when using a VacMaster PRO350 Vacuum Sealer 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 Read this User s Guide carefully for operating instructions Read all instructions in this User s Guide before use Do not use the PRO350 on a wet or hot surface or near a heat source To protect against electrical shock do not immerse any part of the vacuum sealer power cord or plug in water or any other liquid Unplug the machine before cleaning or when not in use To disconnect unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Do not disconnect by pulling on the cord Do not operate the PRO350 if it has a damaged cord or plug Do not operate the PRO350 if it malfunctions or is damaged Contact Customer Service at 800 821 7849 Use the PRO350 only for its intended use Closely supervise children when using any electrical appliance Do not allow the PROS5O to be used as a toy The PRO350 120V appliances only has a grounded plug Use only a grounded electrical outlet To reduce risk of electrical shock do not modif
7. 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 closed or forced down the gasket will become compressed and the PRO350 may not operate properly Do not store the PRO350 outside www VacMasterFresh com e 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 critical that food handling and storage are maintained at low temperatures You can reduce the growth of microorganisms at temperatures of 40 F or less 4 C 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 indicatio
8. ds to cool before vacuum packaging Avoid overtilling the bag Leave at least 3 of space between the contents and the open end of the bag This is called head space This allows room for the bag to tightly form around the content and will prevent the bag from pulling out of the vacuum chamber during the sealing process To prevent wrinkles from forming in the seal gently stretch the bag flat along the seal bar before closing the lid When using accessories leave at least 1 of space between the contents and the top of the container Use a clean damp cloth and mild soap to clean the PRO350 VacMaster bags and rolls are boilable freezable and microwavable www VacMasterFresh com e 800 821 7849 Features of the VacMaster PRO350 1 Seal Pad Provides pressure against the seal bar for a positive seal 2 Roll Cutter Cuts rolls to the desired length 3 Control Panel Controls machine functions 4 Seal Bar Provides wide positive seals on bags and rolls up to 12 wide 5 Vacuum Chamber Area where the vacuum packaging process takes place and captures any overflow liquids 6 Gasket Seals out air between the vacuum chamber and lid 7 Accessory Port Use with the accessory hose to seal VacMaster storage containers 8 Roll Storage Compartment Stores VacMaster rolls up to 12 x 50 9 Built in Cooling Fan For cooler more efficient operation 10 Handle Use to open and clos
9. e lid 11 Transparent Lid Allows for easy bag placement www VacMasterFresh com e 800 821 7849 FEATURES Control Panel of the VacMaster PRO350 9 10 VACMASTER PRO350 Pulse Accessory 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 length of seal time from 0 5 to 9 0 When value is adjusted to zero the PRO350 will not seal The last used seal time is stored in memory b Marinate Time Adjust the length of the marinating time from 9 to 99 minutes Vacuum Level Button Press to set desired vacuum level a 23hg minimum vacuum setting b 25hg medium vacuum setting c 27 5 maximum vacuum setting d Adjustable manually control the vacuum level from a minimum setting of 20hg to a maximum of 27 5hg Power Button Turns the machine ON OFF Start Button Begins the vacuum packaging process Pulse Button Use to prevent crushing delicate items Press once P will display Press and hold to achieve desired vacuum Seal Button This button has two functions a Press to interrupt the vaccum cycle and begin sealing the bag b Press to create a seal on poly other types of bags or rolls Accessory Button Press to vacuum seal cani
10. e 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 subjected 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 o
11. f 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 e 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 09
12. n of spoilage Before vacuum packaging liquids such as soups stews and broths make sure to pre freeze in a dish bowl or ice tray until solid Remove the frozen liquid and vacuum package Store in your freezer until ready to use www VacMasterFresh com e 800 821 7849 Notes www VacMasterFresh com e 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 warranty is subject to the following limitations i ARY Inc 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 purchas
13. sters See Vaccum Seal with Canisters section Stop Button Press to cancel any function in process NOTE When Stop is pressed the seal feature will not function www VacMasterFresh com e 800 821 7849 Vacuum Package Precut Bags Follow these steps when using precut vacuum packaging bags with your VacMaster PRO350 Vacuum Sealer 1 Choose a suitable sized vacuum packaging bag and place the item s inside Allow at least 3 of head space between the contents and the top of the bag Using the handle open the lid and place the open end of the bag across the seal bar keeping the opening within the gasket area To ensure a complete seal make sure the bag is flat across the seal bar smoothing out any wrinkles Close the lid 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 Once the the bag is sealed the machine will beep letting you know that the process is complete Open the lid NOTE DO NOT touch the Seal Bar area as it may be hot after use 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 Recommended seal time setting is 1 5 www VacMasterFresh com e 800 821 7849 Make
14. to the Accessory Port on the PRO350 Press the Accessory button 5 When the vacuum process is complete the machine will beep Turn the lid knob to Lock position 6 Gently twist and remove the Accessory Hose from the canister and machine 7 Totest the vacuum tug on the canister lid It should not move Store the canister NOTE Do not freeze the canister Long term freezer storage in canisters will result in a loss of vacuum www VacMasterFresh com e 800 821 7849 Marinate Food with Canisters Your PRO350 has a special marinating feature that allows foods to quickly achieve the optimum flavor infusion While in the Marinate cycle the PRO350 will alternate back and forth between a state of vacuum and state of rest 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 Place the food and marinade in the canister Ensure the rim of the canister is clean and dry and no food or liquid has been spilled on the lid 2 Turn the lid knob to Open NOTE During the Marinate cycle the knob on the canister must be in the Open position 8 Insert one end of the Accessory Hose into the lid port and insert the other end of the Accessory Hose into the Accessory Port on the PRO350 4 Press the Set
15. y the plug in any 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 bags containing hot liquids Do not use outdoors For Household Use Only SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS www VacMasterFresh com e 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 bags rolls containers 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 If you are packaging fresh meats without pre freezing first dry the meat Place a folded paper towel between the meat and the top of bag to help absorb any moisture To vacuum package liquids pre freeze in a dish bowl or ice cube tray Use VacMaster Bone Guards to cover an item s sharp edges to prevent bag punctures Allow foods and liqui
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