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main body including the power cord as
well as any attachment fi tted should
be checked thoroughly for any defects.
Should the appliance, for instance, have
been dropped onto a hard surface, or if
excessive force has been used to pull the
power cord, it must no longer be used:
even invisible damage may have adverse
effects on the operational safety of the
appliance.
∙ Warning:
Do not touch the sealing wire or the
rubber pressure seal in the top cover.
There is a danger of burns.
∙ Do not attempt to remove liquid of any
kind by means of the suction function.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall
socket
- in case of any malfunction,
- after use, and also
- before cleaning the appliance.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
∙ Do not allow the housing or the power
cord to touch hot surfaces such as
hotplates, or come into contact with any
open heat sources.
∙ No responsibility is accepted if damage
results from improper use, or if these
instructions are not complied with.
∙ This appliance is intended for domestic or
similar applications, such as
- in shops, offi ces and other similar
working environments,
- in agricultural working environments,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc. and
similar establishments,
- in bed-and breakfast type environments.
Intermittent operation
The appliance is designed for intermittent
operation (13/90) only; ie, it can be used
for a maximum of 13 seconds, after which it
must be allowed to cool down for around 90
seconds before being used again.
Operation
∙ Insert the plug into a suitable wall outlet.
∙ To prepare the bag, unroll the plastic to
the desired width (max 28.5 cm).
∙ Close the cover.
∙ Seal the foil by simultaneously pressing
both sides of the cover down.
∙ The sealing process is indicated by the
green lamp. Once the lamp goes off, the
bag can be removed.
∙ Turn the roll slightly back so that the
suction nozzle and the sealing wires are
accessible.
∙ The bag may be fi lled up to ¾ of its
capacity. If any liquids are to be sealed
in, the bag should only be fi lled to half
capacity. Do not attempt to remove liquid
matter through the suction nozzle.
∙ The upper edge of the bag, as well as the
areas to be sealed, should be clean and
dry.
∙ Position the bag in the unit in such a way,
that the suction nozzle reaches well into
the bag.
∙ Make sure that the bag is smooth and
free of any wrinkles or folds in the areas
to be sealed.
∙ Close the cover and start the suction
process by pressing down on the left side
of the cover.
∙ The suction process is indicated by the
red lamp.
∙ During suction, the bag should be lifted
up and pulled slightly outwards. In this
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