Campfire 504112 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT

Read these instructions for use
carefully. Familiarise yourself with the
appliance before use. Keep these
instructions for future reference.

Vacuum Sealer

A simple 3 step vacuum seal for hygienic,
fresher & healthier food

Instruction manual

Part No. 504112

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Contents

Important instructions –
retain for future use.

p2. Important Safeguards

p3. Packaging Tips

p4. Functions & Features

p5. Operating Instructions

p7. Care Instructions

p7. Packaging Non-Food Items

p8. Food Preparation and Storage

p9. Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging

p11. Trouble Shooting

Important
Safeguards

Read the instructions
carefully. Always follow these
basic precautions when
using the Vacuum Sealer.

• Do not use the appliance on wet or
hot surfaces.

• Do not immerse any part of the
appliance, supply cord or plug in
water or other liquid.

• To disconnect, unplug the supply cord
from the electrical outlet.

• Do not operate the appliance with a
damaged supply cord or plug. Do not
operate the appliance if it malfunctions
or is in any way damaged. If damaged,
it must be returned to an authorised
service centre.

• Only use recommended accessories
or attachments.

• Use the appliance only for its
intended use.

• This appliance is not intended for use
by young children.

• Young children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer,
or its service agent or a similarly
qualied person.

• For household use only

WARNING: To avoid dangers of
suffocation, keep all plastic bags
away from babies and children.
This is not a toy.

If you have any concerns regarding the
performance and use of your appliance,
please visit www.primusaustralia.com.au
or contact Service Line 1300 555 197.

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Packaging Tips

When vacuum packaging:

• Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute
for refrigeration.

• Use ONLY bags, rolls and canisters
that are recommended.

• Do not allow the Vacuum Channel
to ll up with liquids. This will render
the machine unusable. To prevent it,
avoid overlling the bags and freeze
liquids rst.

• You can prevent liquids from being
drawn into the appliance by placing a
folded paper towel at the top of the
bag, below the seal area, before
vacuum sealing.

• Do not attempt to create your own
side seals for a vacuum seal bag.
These bags are manufactured with
special side seams which are sealed
all the way to the outer edge. Creating
your own side seams can actually
leave air channels exposed which will
cause leakage and prevent a vacuum
from being formed.

• Always make sure you leave at least

2.5cm of extra bag material for each
time you plan to reuse the bag.

To avoid possible illness, do not
reuse bags.

• If you are not sure whether you have
achieved a complete seal, simply seal
the bag again about 1cm above the
rst seal.

• Bulky items sometimes make it
difcult to achieve a smooth sealing
surface. Gently stretch the bag at
along the Sealing Strip before closing
the lid.

• When packaging products with sharp
edges (dry spaghetti, silverware, etc.),
protect the bag from punctures by
wrapping the products in a cushioning
material, such as paper towels, styro
foam, tissue, etc. Products can also be
vacuum sealed in canisters to avoid
any possibility of puncturing a bag.

• Avoid drawing powdery or ne-grained
products such as our, sugar and
coffee grinds into the appliance. This
will inhibit the vacuuming and sealing
process and may clog the unit,
preventing it from drawing a good
vacuum. To prevent this from
occurring, avoid overlling the bags.

• If you are using the vacuum seal
appliance to re-seal packets, ensure
that these have previously been
commercially heat sealed. Do not
use the sealing strip to re-seal
conventional plastic wrap, sandwich
bags and plastic bags as they may
melt over the sealing strip.

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Functions &
Features

Seal Only (Indicator):

To seal the bag without vacuum
or make a vacuum seal bag.

Stop:

To switch off the vacuuming and
sealing action.

Vacuum & Seal
(Indicator):

To draw air out of the bag and
automatically switch to seal the
bag after vacuum is completed.

Lid Lock:

To lock or unlock the lid.

Sealing Strip:

Contains a heating wire covered
with Teon which allows the bag
to seal but not stick to the strip.

Caution: Hot surface. Do not
touch.

Vacuum Channel:

Draws air out of the bag and
catches any liquid overow.

1.Seal Only (Indicator)

Lid Lock

Lid Lock

Sealing Strip

Vacuum Channel

3.Vacuum & Seal (Indicator)

2.Stop