Aroma ARD-168 User manual

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Vacuum Sealed
Food Storage Container
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VAN IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances,
including the following:
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2.
Important: Read all instructions
carefully before first use.
Store on a level, dry and heat resistant
surface with a temperature between
39°F and 104°F.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner orin a heated oven.
Do not use the appliance for anything
other than its intended use.
To avoid overheating and damage
3. Do notimmerse the provided USB to the product, do not store in direct
charging cord in any type of liquid. sunlight.
4. Do notimmerse the lid in any type of . Always make sure the inside of the
liquid. To clean, use a damp cloth. appliance is dry prior fo use.
5. Close supervision is necessary when . Hand wash container only, do not
the appliance is used by or near place the appliance in the dishwasher.
children. See “To Clean” on page 5 for cleaning
6. The use of accessory attachments instructions.
not recommended by Aroma® 12. Infended for household countertop
Housewares may result in a damaged use only.
product orinjury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Controls/Functions
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Activates the vacuum seal or deactivates the
seal fo begin releasing air. 3.

BEFORE FIRST USE A\
1. Read allinstructions and important safeguards.
2. Remove all packaging materials and check that
all items have been received in good condition.
Inspect the container for any chips or cracks.
3. Tear up all plastic bags and dispose of properly
as they can pose a risk fo children.
4. Thelid contains the host electrical circuit and
cannot be immersed in water. To clean, use a
damp cloth.
5. Wash the container in warm, soapy water and
allow it dry thoroughly.
6. To charge the container for use, see “To Charge”
on page 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING
« The container vacuum is applying pressure
for more than 3 minutes and the indicator
light quickly flashes orange.
Air leakage is occurring. Check the seal ring to
assure it is installed correctly and sitting flat atop
the container. Additionally, there might be debris
found on the seal ring. Remove the seal ring to
clean thoroughly then replace it on fop of the
container securely.
- The container will not open after deflation
is complete.
There has been insufficient air infake in the vacuum
box and the lid is still under negative pressure. Press
the self-locking knob down and allow the container
to further deflate. If the air intake is still insufficient,
repeat the process.
- No internal pressure is occurring after
pressing the Power button.
The lid has been opened for more than 8 minutes
and the appliance has been automatically shut
down. Press the Power button to turn on.

To CLEAN
Empty the container of all food and debris.
Clean the lid by using a damp cloth. Do not
immerse the lid in water.
Hand wash the container in warm, soapy water
and allow it to dry thoroughly.
Reassemble for next use.
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To CHARGE
Place the appliance on a dry, flat, non-slip surface.
Connect the end of the charging cord with the
2-pin connector to the magnetic interface on
the top of the lid and then insert the USB into an
available USB power adapter.
During the charging process, the indicator light
on the top of the lid will illuminate red. When fully
charged and ready for use, the indicator light will
change to white.
Before storing, be sure to fully charge the
container using the provided USB cord. The
container should take 3-5 hours fo reach full
charge.
If using the product infrequently, charge once
every 20 days. If using frequently, charge once
every 10 days.

TO STORE
Place food to be stored info the container and
securely place the lid on top of the container.
Press the self-locking knob on the center of the
lid down.
Press the Power button o turn on the appliance.
The indicator light will iluminate white in a slow
pulsating pattern.
. As the container begins to vacuum seal, the white
pulsating indicator light will begin flashing faster.
This insulating process lasts for about 3 minutes.
Once the container has reached its maximum
pressure, the container will automatically stop
applying pressure and the indicator light will
pulsate blue.
. The container will now begin releasing air to
reach its optimal balanced pressure. Once
reached, the appliance will enter low-power
standby mode and the indicator light will turn off.
To RETRIEVE FOOD
Press the self-locking knob in the center of the
lid down.
Pressure will begin to release from the container,
and the indicator light will flash white.
While the vacuum is releasing you will hear a
hissing sound.
After about 20 seconds, the container will have
achieved balanced pressure.
. The lid is now able fo be safely removed.

LIMITED WARRANTY
Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product
against defects in material and workmanship for one year
from provable date of purchase in the United States
Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company
will repair or replace, at ifs discretion, defective parts af no
charge, provided the product is refurned, freight prepaid
with proof of purchase and U.S. $20.00 for shipping
and handling charges payable fo Aroma Housewares
Company. Before returning an item, please call the foll
free number below for a return authorization number.
Allow 2-4 weeks for refurn shipping
This warranty does not apply if the warranty period
expired; the product has been modified by any
unauthorized service center or personnel; fhe defect
was subject o abuse, improper use not conforming fo
product manual instructions, or environmental conditions
more severe than those specified in the manual and
specification, neglect of the owner or improper installation;
the defect was subject fo Force Majeure such as flood,
lightning, earthquake, other natural calamities, war,
vandalism, theft, brownouts or sags (damage due fo low
voltage disturbances).
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, which may
vary from state fo state, and does not cover areas outside
of the United States.
SERVICE & SUPPORT
In the event of a warranty claim, or if service is required
for this product, please confact Aroma® customer service
toll-free at:
1-800-276-6286
M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm, Pacific Time
Or we can be reached online at
[email protected]
For your records, we recommend stapling your sales
receipt fo this page along with a written record of the
following:
Date of Purchase:
- Place of Purchase:
Aroma Housewares Company
6469 Flanders Drive, San Diego, CA 92121, US.A,
1-800-276-6286 | www.AromaCo.com
M-F, 8:30am - 4:30pm, Pacific Time

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