HARVEST KEEPER 744368 Instructions Manual

COMPACT

VACUUM SEALER

Part #744368

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing a Harvest Keeper® Vacuum Sealer!

To get the most out of your sealer and enjoy safe, reliable operation, please thoroughly read

and understand these instructions before operating. Please keep them for future reference.

Contents

Introduction.............................................................. 1

Safety Information.................................................... 2

Control Panel Functions............................................3

Operating Instructions ...........................................4-5

Care & Maintenance .................................................6

Food Safety Basics ................................................7-8

Food Storage Guidelines ........................................... 8

Troubleshooting...................................................9-10

Specifications........................................................ 10

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing a Harvest Keeper Compact Vacuum Sealer (Part #744368). This
product creates a strong vacuum that will allow you to keep your valuable food products fresher longer
in a sealed, oxygen free environment. By removing oxygen from a food storage container you can help
prevent food from spoiling and retain its natural color and flavor. This vacuum sealer can be used for a
variety of foods such as meats, fish, vegetables, nuts, flour, sugar, coffee and many more! This sealer
can also be used to seal non-food items.

The unit is constructed with high quality, fully tested and rated components to ensure the best
performance possible. Features include:

• Choice of “Normal” or “Extended” seal times.

• Choose your Vacuum Degree from High or Low. Use the higher vacuum degree for
firmer bone-in meats and the lower vacuum degree for more delicate items such as
flaked cereals or vegetables.

• Pulse function allows you to manually control the amount of air being removed. Great for
more delicate items.

• Built-in roll holder and cutter for storage and creating custom bag lengths.

• DUAL POWER: Use either the built-in 120V power cord or 12VDC power adapter.

• Accessory Vacuum Port and function for use with vacuum canisters or bottle stoppers.

• Works with Harvest Keeper precut bags, rolls, and many other brands as well!

• Can be used with up to 11” wide sealing bags.

• Heavy duty construction for long life.

• Easy-to-use touchpad controls.

• One year warranty.

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Safety Information

For your safety, follow these precautions when using your

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Harvest Keeper

WARNING! Before performing any maintenance or cleaning be sure the unit is off
and the PLUG IS REMOVED FROM THE OUTLET OR POWER SOURCE!

Compact Vacuum Sealer (Part #744368)

Important Safety Guidelines

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURES AND
SAFEGUARDS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE! SAVE THIS MANUAL
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND KEEP IT IN A SAFE LOCATION.

WARNING!!!

1. ALWAYS disconnect Sealer from power source before performing any maintenance/cleaning.

2. DO NOT use the Sealer on wet or hot surfaces or near heat sources.

3. DO NOT submerge Sealer or power cord in water or any other liquid. Never rinse under a tap.

4. Plug Sealer into polarized power source that complies with electrical specifications
(see Page 10). Avoid using an extension cord.

5. To disconnect, unplug directly from power source. DO NOT disconnect by pulling on cord.

6. DO NOT operate Sealer with a damaged power cord.

7. Keep unit unplugged when not in use.

8. Keep fingers and other body parts clear of sealing slot AT ALL TIMES. These parts become hot
and may cause injury.

9. DO NOT take Sealer apart – doing so will void the warranty!

10. DO NOT leave Sealer unattended. Before leaving work area, ensure that power is disconnected
by unplugging the unit.

11. Close supervision is necessary when Sealer is used by or near children.

12. DO NOT use the Sealer outdoors.

13. Be sure Sealer is on stable work surface. DO NOT let power cord hang over the edge of your
work surface.

14. The Sealer is ONLY intended to be used with vacuum bags specifically designed for heat sealing.
DO NOT use with grocery or produce bags, or any other household bags!

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Control Panel Functions

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KEEPER

High Low Normal Extended

Vac & Seal

Stop

Seal

Vac Level

Seal Time

Pulse

Accessory

Vac & Seal/Stop: Press to start the automatic vacuum and seal process. When process is complete,
LED will go out, side locks will release and sealed bag can be removed. Also, pressing this button
during any process will stop the machine.

Seal: Activates the Heat Sealing Ribbon for length of time selected by “Seal Time” button.

Vac Level: Selects between the default “High” and “Low” vacuum levels.

Seal Time: Selects between the default “Normal” (6 seconds) and “Extended” (7.5 seconds) sealing

times. “Extended” seal time is needed when working in a low temperature enviroment, vacuum bag is
very thick or when sealing items with a high liquid content.

Pulse: Manually controls vacuum pump when sealing delicate items or contents with a high liquid
content. Press and hold the PULSE button to turn vacuum pump on – release to turn it off. When
desired level of vacuum is reached, press SEAL to heat seal contents.

Accessory: For use only with vacuum canisters, bottle stoppers and other accessories (see “USING
THE ACCESSORY FUNCTION” on page 5).

This Sealer is intended to be used ONLY with bags specifically

designed for vacuum sealing. DO NOT use household bags!

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