Cuisinart Food Saver CUISINART VACUUM SEALER User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET  
VS-100  
Cuisinart Vacuum Sealer  
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.  
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seal process.)  
d. Canister Only Button  
CONTENTS  
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Parts and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Tips and Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Use this button for an automatic airtight  
vacuum seal at the touch of a button.  
The action vacuums air out, seals the  
canister or other accessory and shuts off  
the seal function when complete.  
e. Indicator Lights  
Alert the user when vacuuming or  
sealing process is in progress; lights turn  
off when process is complete.  
4. Side Locking Buttons  
5. Bag Cutter  
PARTS ANd fEATURES  
1. Accessory Hose  
6. Bag Cutter Storage  
For use with accessary port and  
optional accessories  
7. Vacuum Channel  
Indented channel to place open end of  
bag in to vacuum seal.  
2. Accessory Hose Storage  
3. Control Panel  
8. foam Gasket  
9. Sealing Strip  
a. Accessory Port  
Attach accessory hose to this port for  
use with Cuisinart canisters and other  
accessories  
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b. Seal Only Button  
3b 3c 3d  
Use this button to create a seal that  
forms the base of a bag. The Cuisinart  
vacuum bag roll lets you customize  
bag size.  
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Also, use this button after hitting the  
cancel button when utilizing the  
delicate food feature (see operating  
instructions). Seals bag without  
additional vacuum action which can  
crush delicate foods.  
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c. Vacuum Seal/Cancel Button  
Use this button for an automatic  
airtight vacuum seal at the touch of a  
button. The action vacuums air out,  
seals the bag and shuts off the seal  
function when complete.  
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Press this button again at any time to  
prevent vacuum pressure from crushing  
delicate food items. The action  
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immediately cancels the vacuum seal  
process. (Reference the Seal Only  
button function to complete the delicate  
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7. Continue to “Vacuum Sealing with  
Cuisinart Bags” to seal and preserve your  
items.  
BEfORE fIRST USE  
• Remove all packaging materials and any  
promotional labels or stickers from your  
Vacuum Sealer. Be sure all parts (listed in  
Parts and Features) of your new vacuum  
sealer have been included before  
Vacuum Sealing with Cuisinart Bags  
1. Place the food items you wish to seal into  
the vacuum bag. Be sure to allow at least  
two extra inches between the contents of  
the bag and the top of the bag. NOTE: Be  
sure the end of the bag that will be going  
into the vacuum channel is clean and free  
of any food pieces, liquids or oils as these  
could prevent proper sealing.  
discarding any packaging materials before  
discarding any packaging materials.  
You may want to keep the box and  
packing materials to use at a later date.  
• Before using your Cuisinart Vacuum Sealer  
for the first time, remove any dust from  
shipping by wiping the unit with a damp  
cloth.  
2. Press the buttons on the sides of the unit  
to open the lid and position the open end  
of the bag over the vacuum channel.  
3. Close the lid by pressing down firmly on  
each side to ensure the lid is securely  
locked. You will hear it lock into place.  
NOTE: If sealing delicate or moist foods,  
please refer to “Using the delicate food  
feature with Cuisinart Bags” before  
continuing.  
OPERATING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Making a Bag from a Cuisinart Vacuum  
Sealer Bag Roll  
1. Using your Cuisinart Vacuum Bag Cutter,  
cut a length of bag material from the roll  
a few inches longer than the length of the  
item you intend to seal. Be sure to cut  
the bag material in a straight line.  
4. Press Vacuum/Seal button.  
5. The blue Vacuum/Seal indicator light will  
illuminate while the unit removes the air  
from the bag.  
NOTE: Make sure bag is on a clean flat  
surface. Hold roll material taught and to help  
guide straight cutting line.  
6. The red Seal Only indicator light will illumi-  
nate as the unit automatically switches to  
the sealing function to seal it.  
2. Open the lid of the unit and place one  
open end of the bag material on the  
sealing strip.  
7. When both lights go off, the automatic  
vacuum seal process has been com-  
pleted. Push the buttons on each side of  
the unit to unlock the lid and remove your  
sealed bag.  
3. Close the lid by pressing down on both  
ends of the front of the lid to ensure it’s  
securely locked. You should hear each  
side click into place.  
Using the delicate food feature with  
Cuisinart Bags  
4. Press the Seal Only button.  
1. Follow steps 1-3 of “Vacuum Sealing  
with Cuisinart Bags” section.  
5. The red indicator light will turn on as the  
unit seals the end of the bag and turn off  
when the sealing process is complete.  
2. Press the Vacuum/Seal button to begin  
the sealing process.  
6. After the light goes off, press the buttons  
on the sides of the unit to unlock the lid;  
remove your bag.  
3. Once enough air has been removed and  
before delicate foods start to get crushed,  
press the Vacuum Seal/Cancel button  
again to stop the vacuum process.  
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4. Immediately press the Seal Only button to  
seal the bag at the current vacuum level.  
The red Seal Only indicator light will  
• Dry the machine gently with a soft, clean  
cloth.  
TIPS ANd HINTS  
1. For best results use Cuisinart bags,  
canisters and accessories.  
illuminate while the unit seals the bag.  
5. Once the red indicator light goes off, the  
sealing process is complete. Push the  
buttons on each side of the unit to unlock  
the lid and remove your sealed bag.  
2. Allow at least 30 seconds in between  
using Seal Only function to allow sealing  
strip to cool slightly  
How to Vacuum Seal with Cuisinart  
Canisters and Accessories  
3. Place bag on vacuum sealer so that the  
bag curves naturally towards the unit.  
1. Prepare the canister or accessory  
according to Cuisinart guidelines.  
4. During the vacuum sealing process,  
small amounts of liquids, crumbs or  
food particles can be pulled into the  
vacuum channel, clogging the pump  
and damaging the unit. To prevent this,  
follow these tips:  
2. With lid closed, insert one end of the  
Accessory hose into the Accessory Port  
on the unit. Insert the other end into the  
accessory.  
3. Lock the unit as if you were sealing a bag  
before vacuuming.  
a. Folding bag ends over and/or  
standing bag up in a bowl allows you  
to add foods into the bags with ease.  
Folding bag ends over also allows you  
to cleanly add (especially moist foods)  
without getting any residue on the bag  
edges, helping to ensure a better seal.  
4. Push the Canister Only button. The  
blue indicator light will illuminate during  
vacuum sealing process and both vacuum  
and light will shut off once complete.  
5. When light turns off, gently twist and  
remove the Accessory Hose from the  
accessory and the unit. Unlock the  
vacuum sealer lid.  
b. For moist and juicy foods such as raw  
meats:  
Pre-freeze food first. You can also  
place a folded paper towel inside the  
top of the bag, but below the seal  
area before vacuum sealing to help  
absorb some of the excess moisture.  
CLEANING ANd  
MAINTENANCE  
c. For soups, sauces and liquids:  
• Always unplug the machine before  
cleaning.  
Freeze first and avoid overfilling bags.  
Or use a canister in refrigerator.  
• Do not immerse the unit or electrical cord  
in water or any other liquid.  
d. For powdery or fine-grained foods:  
Avoid overfilling bags or use a  
canister. You can also place a  
paper towel inside the top of the  
bag, but below the seal before  
vacuum packaging to avoid particles  
preventing a secure seal.  
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring  
pads to clean the unit as they may scratch  
or damage the surface.  
• Clean the outside of the unit with a soft  
damp cloth, using mild dish soap and  
warm water.  
e. Clean vacuum channel in between  
each use with a clean paper towel  
tightly wadded or rolled up and  
inserted into vacuum channel to soak  
up any liquid.  
To clean the inside of the unit, use a paper  
towel or a soft clean cloth to wipe away  
any food or liquid. Dampen a soft cloth  
with mild soapy water and gently wipe  
clean.  
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5. Allow at least a few inches of bag  
material between the bag contents  
and the top of the bag. Then leave  
at least one additional inch of bag  
material for each time you plan to  
reuse the bag.  
15. Perishables still need to be  
refrigerated or frozen. Any frozen  
foods that are sealed should be  
stored in the freezer until ready to  
defrost and use.  
16. When vacuum sealing items with  
sharp edges, protect bags from  
punctures by wrapping items in a  
soft, cushioning material such as  
a paper towel. You may want to  
use a canister instead of a bag.  
6. Save money by buying foods in  
bulk like meats and vegetables and  
vacuum seal to keep fresher longer.  
Prep foods before sealing so that  
they will be ready to go.  
7. Remember that softer foods should  
be frozen slightly before vacuumed  
and stored in freezer. Examples  
would be baked goods, soft fruits  
and vegetables and cooked dishes  
like pre-portioned leftover foods.  
17. When using accessories, leave  
one inch of space at the top of  
the canister and make sure to  
lock the unit before vacuuming.  
Unlock the unit when finished.  
18. Always store unit in an unlocked  
state.  
8. To keep track of dates, you can write  
on the white stripe on the bag with  
permanent marker.  
9. Save and freeze leftovers! Portion  
leftovers like lasagna and casseroles  
into proper serving sizes and vacuum  
and freeze so that they are ready to  
defrost and serve with ease. Softer  
foods like pastas should be slightly  
frozen first so that they do not lose  
their shape when vacuum sealed.  
10. Seal and save fresh squeezed citrus  
juices. Freeze first in ice cube trays  
and then vacuum seal cubes to keep  
in freezer for future use.  
11. Make cookie dough and scoop  
into individual portions. Freeze the  
scoops and then vacuum for cookies  
ready to be baked at anytime.  
12. Think of your vacuum sealer before  
you travel. Vacuum seal food when  
hiking, camping or even the long car  
trip. Toiletries can even be sealed so  
that they will not leak in a suitcase.  
13. Make instant ice packs by sealing  
a bag filled with water and then  
keeping in the freezer.  
14. Do not create your own side seams  
on bags.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
• Make sure the top end of the bag rests entirely  
within the vacuum channel.  
• Check sealing strip and gasket for debris or  
moisture.  
Air is not completely removed from  
the bag  
• Be sure the cover is securely locked.  
• Check to make sure the bag does not have a  
hole.  
• Check to make sure the bottom of bag is  
completely sealed.  
• Wrinkles, crumbs, oils or other liquids may cause  
leaks around the seal. Reopen the bag with your  
bag cutter, cutting a straight edge across the bag  
just below the seal. Smooth out the edge and  
wipe the inside of the top of the bag wit a clean  
dry cloth or paper towel before attempting to  
reseal.  
Vacuum bag loses vacuum after  
being sealed.  
• Check to make sure the bag does not have a  
hole.  
• If the sealing strip overheats, it can melt the bag  
resulting in an incomplete or improper seal. Lift  
the cover and allow the sealing strip to cool for  
several minutes before attempting to use again. It  
is recommended that you always wait at least 30  
seconds between uses of the Seal Only and  
vacuum/seal function.  
Vacuum sealer fails to properly seal  
the pouch.  
• Food or debris in the sealing strip can result in  
improper sealing. Wipe the cooled strip lightly  
with a damp, clean cloth and dry thoroughly.  
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BEfORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART  
PROdUCT  
WARRANTY  
Cuisinart Vacuum Sealer should prove to be  
defective within the warranty period, we will repair  
or, if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain  
warranty service, please call our Customer Service  
Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190 or write to:  
Cuisinart, 7811 North Glen Harbor Blvd. Glendale,  
AZ 85307. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of  
your return, enclose $10.00 for shipping and  
handling. (California residents need only supply a  
proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190  
for shipping instructions.) Please be sure to  
include your return address, description of the  
product’s defect, product serial number, and any  
other information pertinent to the return. Please  
pay by check or money order. NOTE: For added  
protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart  
product that is being returned, we recommend  
you use a traceable, insured delivery service.  
Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in-transit  
damage or for packages that are not delivered to  
us. Lost and/or damaged products are not  
covered under warranty.  
Limited Three-Year  
Warranty  
This warranty is available to consumers only. You  
are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart Vacuum  
Sealer that was purchased at retail for personal,  
family or household use. Except as otherwise  
required under applicable law, this warranty is not  
available to retailers or other commercial  
purchasers or owners. We warrant that your  
Cuisinart Vacuum Sealer will be free of defects in  
materials and workmanship under normal home  
use for 3 years from the date of original purchase.  
We recommend that you visit our website, www.  
cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to complete  
your product registration. However, product  
registration does not eliminate the need for the  
consumer to maintain the original proof of  
purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits.  
In the event that you do not have proof of  
purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of  
this warranty will be the date of manufacture.  
Your Cuisinart Vacuum Sealer has been  
manufactured to the strictest specifications and  
has been designed for use only with the Cuisinart  
authorized accessories and replacement parts.  
This warranty expressly excludes any defects or  
damages caused by attempted use of this unit  
with accessories, replacement parts or repair  
service other than those authorized by Cuisinart.  
This warranty does not cover any damage caused  
by accident, misuse, shipment or other than  
ordinary household use. This warranty excludes all  
incidental or consequential damages. Some states  
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of these  
damages, so these exclusions may not apply to  
you. You may also have other rights, which vary  
from state to state.  
CALIfORNIA RESIdENTS ONLY  
California law provides that for In-Warranty  
Service, California residents have the option of  
returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store  
where it was purchased or (B) to another retail  
store that sells Cuisinart products of the same  
type. The retail store shall then, according to its  
preference, either repair the product, refer the  
consumer to an independent repair facility,  
replace the product, or refund the purchase price  
less the amount directly attributable to the  
consumer’s prior usage of the product. If neither  
of the above two options results in the appropriate  
relief to the consumer, the consumer may then  
take the product to an independent repair facility,  
if service or repair can be economically  
Important: If the nonconforming product is to be  
serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s  
Authorized Service Center, please remind the  
servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at  
1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is  
properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with  
the correct parts, and to ensure that the product  
is still under warranty.  
accomplished. Cuisinart and not the consumer will  
be responsible for the reasonable cost of such  
service, repair, replacement, or refund for  
nonconforming products under warranty.  
California residents may also, according to their  
preference, return nonconforming products  
directly to Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary,  
replacement by calling our Consumer Service  
Center toll-free at 800-726-0190. Cuisinart will be  
responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement,  
and shipping and handling for such  
nonconforming products under warranty.  
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