Campfire 504333 Instruction Manual

Vacuum
Sealer

Ideal for camping, caravanning,
boating and home use.

IMPORTANT

Read these instructions for use

carefully. Familiarise yourself with the

appliance before use. Keep these

instructions for future reference.

Instruction manual Part No. 504333

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BENEFITS OF VACUUM
SEALING

• Less food spoilage

• Prepare food or meals in advance and use

as required – ideal for camping or picnics

• Eliminate freezer burn

• Portion food according to required size

Not Just for Food…

Fill a bag about 2/3 full with water, seal the end
of the bag only. Do not vacuum. Freeze the bag
and use for ice in the cooler or as an ice pack

• Keep camping supplies such as matches,

fi rst aid kits and clothing, clean and dry

• Keep fl ares for emergencies protected from

the elements

• Protect photos or documents from dust

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IMPORTANT

When using this electrical appliance, safety
precautions should always be observed,
including the following:

• Carefully read all instructions before using

this appliance and keep this instruction
manual for future reference

• Before connecting or disconnecting the

power cord from power outlet, ensure the
cover of the machine is unlocked

• Switch off and disconnect the appliance from

power outlet when not in use or
before cleaning

• Store appliance in a cool and dry place, away

from children when not in use

• Do not use any bags or attachments other

than those specifi ed as suitable for use with
this vacuum sealer model

• Do not use this appliance for any other

purpose other than for its intended use

• If power cord or plug becomes damaged,

stop using the appliance immediately and
have it repaired by a professional
repairer only

• Keep appliance away from moving parts

• Keep bags away from children

• Do not use bags in microwaves or boil in

bag cooking

• DO NOT touch the sealing element located

on edge of top cover of the appliance. This
may be hot and could cause burns to skin

• Any repairs required to this appliance are to

be completed by a professional repairer only.
DO NOT attempt to repair this
appliance yourself

• Do not drop or hit the appliance against

hard surfaces. If appliance appears to be
externally or internally damaged, do not use it

• Do not pull or carry the appliance by its

power cord

• Do not operate the appliance near water, wet

surfaces or if power cord or plug is wet

• Do not operate this appliance on or near hot

surfaces or near a heat source

• Do not place appliance on top of

another appliance

• Keep appliance away from hot gas, heated

oven, electric burner or any other
hot surfaces

• Do not use an extension cord with

this appliance

• Ensure power cord is not hanging over the

edge of a table or bench

• Regularly check appliance, power cord and

plug for any damage before use

• When disconnecting the appliance, unplug it

from power outlet and do not pull by
power cord

• Ensure your hands are dry before operating

the appliance

• Ensure appliance is on a stable, fl at surface

such as a table or bench top before use.
Avoid using on metal surfaces (e.g. sink)

• Do not immerse any part of this appliance,

power cord or plug in water or any
other liquid

• This appliance is for indoor use only

• This appliance is not intended for use by

persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety

• Children should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the appliance

• Do not use the appliance for a long

continuous period as this may cause
over-heating and potential damage to the
appliance

Sealing element

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1. Vacuum + Seal / Cancel

This button has two functions:

– Vacuuming and sealing bags

– Cancelling current operation of

the appliance

2. Food

This button is used for choosing the best bag
seal time:

– Dry setting: For dry bags and items

without moisture. This setting has a
shorter seal time

– Moist setting: For moist foods that

require a longer seal time

NB: Default setting is the DRY setting with
shorter seal time.

3. Vacuum Pressure

This button offers the choice of two different
vacuum pressures:

– Normal: For regular items that will not

easily crush

– Gentle: Used on delicate items such

as strawberries, soft cheese, pastries,
cakes etc

NB: Default setting is NORMAL.

4. Seal Only

This button has two functions:

– To manually seal the open end of the bag

without vacuuming

– It allows the operator to control the

vacuum pressure to avoid crushing
delicate items

When the automatic “Vacuum + Seal”
function is in use, pressing the
“Seal Only” button stops the motor
pump and immediately starts to seal
the bag

5. LED Indicators

Indicates the status of vacuum or seal process
and the current appliance settings selected

6. Release Button

There are two buttons found on opposite sides
of the appliance

Press both buttons at same time to open the
cover and release any vacuum pressure inside
the appliance

7. Air Intake

Air intake connecting vacuum chamber
and pump

8. Sealing Strip

Place the bag to be sealed over this strip
(spare part available)

9. Vacuum Chamber

Position the open end of the bag inside
the chamber

This draws air out of bag and catches any liquid
overfl ow from the bag

10. Lower Gasket and

11. Upper Gasket

When cover is locked in place, the lower and
upper gaskets join to create an airtight
vacuum chamber
(spare part available for Lower Gasket only)

12. Sealing Element

Te fl on-coated heating element may become
hot - DO NOT touch this during or immediately
after use

PARTS AND CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS