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Heat Selector Switch:
By adjusting the heat selector switch, you can use your
vacuum sealer to seal many other plastic bags of
different thicknesses as well as plastic-line foil wrap
(i.e. potato chip bags).
When sealing FRESHLOCK bags from the supplied
polyethylene roll, use the medium setting.
In general, when sealing plastic that is about the same
thickness as the FRESHLOCK bags, use the medium
setting. When sealing plastic that is thicker, use the
high setting. When sealing plastic that is thinner or
lighter, use the low setting. When sealing a traditional
plastic wrap or sandwich storage bag, use the low
setting. To seal plastic-lined foil wrap, use the high
setting.
If you are not sure which position of the heat-selector
switch to select for the material you are using, place
the heat selector switch in the position you think is
correct and then seal a small portion of the material
to test the position.
If you have difficulty removing the material from the
cutting (center) wire, then move the switch to the next
highest setting (i.e. medium to high).
If the material pulls away from the cutting and sealing
wires too easily, or leaves a visibly poor seal, then move
the switch to the next lowest setting (i.e. medium to
low).
These are only guidelines for using the heat selector
switch. The best setting for the material you will seal
will be determined by your own results.
Hints and Tips
■ After placing the vacuum nozzle inside the bag for
vacuuming and before lowering the lid to vacuum
seal, open the bag wide, keeping the bottom part
of the open end locked under the vacuum nozzle.
This helps to create an air channel that enhances
the vacuum action.
■ To achieve an efficient seal, ensure that the area to
be sealed is completely clean and dry.
■ Also ensure that there are no creases or wrinkles in
the bag which would prevent a perfect seal.
■ Allow approximately 1
1
/2” margin between the food
and seal to allow for expansion when freezing and
cooking.
■ Do not let up pressure on the lid between
operating the air-extraction (vacuum) feature and
activating the sealing mechanism. This could result
in air re-entering the bag that you are sealing.