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Vacmaster DUO550 User manual
Summary of DUO550
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Du o 550 v.2015-04.20 register your product and get support at www.Vacmasterfresh.Com user’s manual models: duo550 (110v) duo550eu (220-240v).
Page 2: Table of Contents
Www.Vacmasterfresh.Com • 800-821-7849 safeguards ................................................................................................ 2 tips ........................................................................................................... 3 features ...............................
Page 3: Safeguards
Www.Vacmasterfresh.Com • 800-821-7849 safeguards important safeguards for your safety, always follow these basic precautions when using a vacmaster ® duo550 vacuum sealer: 1. Read all instructions in this user’s guide before use. 2. Do not use the duo550 on a wet or hot surface, or near a heat sourc...
Page 4: Tips
Www.Vacmasterfresh.Com • 800-821-7849 tips 3 important tips • vacuum packaging is not a substitute for canning. All perishables still need to be refrigerated or frozen. • follow all food safety regulations as outlined by the fda at www.Fda.Gov. • use only vacmaster ® vacuum chamber pouches, bags and...
Page 5: Fea
Www.Vacmasterfresh.Com • 800-821-7849 fea tures features of the vacmaster ® duo550 4 8 7 2 4 1 1. Lid gasket - seals out air between the vacuum chamber and lid. 2. Transparent lid - allows for easy pouch placement. 3. Seal bar (not shown) - provides wide, positive seals on pouches/ bags up to 12” wi...
Page 6: Duo550
Www.Vacmasterfresh.Com • 800-821-7849 5 control panel of the vacmaster ® duo550 fea tures 1. Digital display - displays the function settings and progress of the working cycle. 2. Arrow buttons - press up or down to adjust the “vacuum level”, “seal time” and “marinate time” functions. 3. “set” butto...
Page 7: How to
Www.Vacmasterfresh.Com • 800-821-7849 6 how to 1. Locate the seal bar inside the duo550 box. 2. Using the lid lift handles, open the lid. 3. At the front of the chamber, locate the two piston rods. Take the seal bar and align the holes on the bottom of the seal bar with the two piston rods. 4. Place...
Page 8: How to
Www.Vacmasterfresh.Com • 800-821-7849 7 how to vacuum package chamber pouches for best results use vacmaster ® chamber vacuum pouches with your vacmaster ® duo550 vacuum sealer: 1. Choose a suitable-sized vacuum packaging pouch, and place the item(s) inside. 2. Allow at least a minimum of 2” of head...
Page 9: How to
Www.Vacmasterfresh.Com • 800-821-7849 8 how to package delicate items using vaccum chamber delicate items, such as baked goods, fresh fruits, etc., can be crushed during the vacuum packaging process. To prevent this from occurring, use the lower vacuum level such as “medium” (27.5”hg). 1. Follow ins...
Page 10: How to
Www.Vacmasterfresh.Com • 800-821-7849 how to marinate food using vacuum chamber your duo550 has a special marinating feature that allows foods to quickly achieve the optimum flavor infusion. While in the marinate cycle, the duo550 will alternate back and forth between a state of vacuum and state of ...
Page 11: How to
Www.Vacmasterfresh.Com • 800-821-7849 10 how to vacuum package precut suction bags follow these steps when using precut vacuum packaging bags with your vacmaster ® duo550 vacuum sealer: 1. Choose a suitable-sized vacuum packaging bag, and place the item(s) inside. 2. Allow at least 3” of head space ...
Page 12: Troubleshoo
Www.Vacmasterfresh.Com • 800-821-7849 troubleshoo ting 11 troubleshooting • the duo550 will not turn on: a. Make sure the unit is plugged into a grounded outlet. B. Make sure the outlet is working. C. Check the power cord for any tears or frays. D. Check the fuse located in the power cord connecting...
Page 13: Cleaning and Care
Www.Vacmasterfresh.Com • 800-821-7849 cleaning and care • disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet by unplugging it. Do not disconnect by pulling on the cord. • do not immerse in water or spray directly with liquid. • check the vacuum chamber and gasket making sure they are clean and fre...
Page 14: Guidelines
Www.Vacmasterfresh.Com • 800-821-7849 13 guidelines vacuum packaging guidelines • follow all food safety regulations as outlined by the fda at www.Fda.Gov. • vacuum packaging is not a substitute for canning. • vacuum packaging cannot reverse the deterioration of foods. • vacuum packaging is not a su...
Page 15: Arranty
Www.Vacmasterfresh.Com • 800-821-7849 w arranty limited warranty ary, inc., a distributor and manufacturer of vacuum packaging and other machines (collectively, the “goods”), extends to the purchaser of the goods a limited one year warranty, from the receipt of the goods, under terms and conditions ...
Page 16: Ary
All rights reserved. Vacmaster ® and vacstrip ® are trademarks or registered trademarks of ary, inc. In the united states and other countries. Ary inc. Ary, inc. P.O. Box 412888 kansas city, mo 64141 www.Vacmasterfresh.Com 800.821.7849 v.2015-04.20