Monoprice 21596 User manual

MONOPRICE
Vacuum Food Sealer
P/N 21596
User's Manual

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CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES ................................................................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
CUSTOMER SERVICE................................................................................................................................................................6
PACKAGE CONTENTS.............................................................................................................................................................6
PRODUCT OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Top Panel .................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Main Body................................................................................................................................................................................8
OPERATION .....................................................................................................................................................................................9
Creating Custom-Sized Vacuum Bags............................................................................................................. 9
Vacuuming and Sealing a Bag..............................................................................................................................10
Vacuuming an External Canister ......................................................................................................................... 11
Auto Marinate Function ............................................................................................................................................ 12
CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................................................................................... 13
HELPFUL TIPS AND HINTS ................................................................................................................................................ 13
TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................................................................................15
Nothing Happens When Trying to Vacuum Seal ................................................................................. 15
Air is Still in the Bag After Vacuuming.......................................................................................................... 15
STORAGE GUIDE .......................................................................................................................................................................16
Refrigerated (+41° ±3.5°F).........................................................................................................................................16
Room Temperature (+77° ±3.5°F) .......................................................................................................................16
Frozen (+0° ±3.5°F)...........................................................................................................................................................17
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................18
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE..........................................................................................................................................18
Notice for FCC....................................................................................................................................................................18
Notice for Industry Canada..................................................................................................................................... 19

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SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES
Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra
attention to these safety warnings and guidelines. Please keep this manual
in a safe place for future reference.
This device is intended for indoor use only.
Do not use this device on wet or hot surfaces.
Do not immerse any part of this product in water. If it falls into
water, immediately unplug it from its power source and allow it to
fully dry before plugging it in again.
Do not touch the device, the power cord, or any other connected
cables with wet hands.
Do not expose this device to excessively high temperatures. Do
not leave it in direct sunlight.
Prior to operation, check the unit and power cord for physical
damage. Do not use if physical damage has occurred.
Before plugging the unit into a power outlet, ensure that the
outlet provides the same type and level of power required by the
device.
Unplug this device from the power source when not in use and
before cleaning.
Take care to prevent damage to the power cord. Do not allow it to
become crimped, pinched, walked on, or become tangled with
other cords. Ensure that the power cord does not present a
tripping hazard.
Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp
the connector head or adapter body.
Clean the drip tray after each use. The drip tray is dishwasher safe.

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Do not expose this device to corrosive materials. Do not clean
using abrasive materials. Clean using a damp cloth or sponge with
mild soap, if necessary. Allow it to fully dry before using it again.
Allow the device to rest for at least 40 seconds between each
sealing or vacuuming action.
Allows the device to cool for 5 minutes after performing a sealing
action.
To avoid possible illness, do not reuse bags that have been used to
store meats, fish, or greasy foods. Do not reuse bags that have
been microwaved or boiled.
Allow hot foods to cool to room temperature before vacuum
packaging, otherwise the contents may bubble up out of the
container.
Do not vacuum package carbonated or sparkling beverages as gas
removal will cause them to go flat.
Always remove the lid from a canister before microwaving the
contents.
Before attempting to open a vacuum sealed external container,
turn the knob on the lid to equalize the pressure inside the
container with the air outside it.
When using external containers, leave 1" of space at the top of the
container to prevent food or liquid from being vacuumed out of
the container.
For best results, pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before
vacuum sealing.

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this Vacuum Food Sealer! Exposure to air can
cause food to lose flavor and nutritional value and can lead to the growth
of bacteria, mold, and yeast, which can cause the food to spoil. Vacuum
sealing food removes air and seals in the flavor and freshness, allowing
food to remain fresh and unspoiled for up to 7 times longer than normal.
Some of the additional benefits of vacuum sealing food are:
Saves Money: You can buy food in bulk or when it is on sale, then
vacuum seal it for use at a later time.
Saves Time: You can cook ahead for the week with pre-prepared
meals, then microwave them at mealtime.
Marinate in Minutes: Vacuum sealing food opens the pores and
allows marinade to more easily penetrate the food, so you can get
that great marinated taste in as little as 20 minutes, rather than
overnight.
Makes Entertaining Easier: Prepare your favorite dishes and holiday
feasts ahead of time, so you can spend time with your guests
instead of in the kitchen.
Portion Control: You can vacuum package sensible portions of
food and write the calories or fat content on the bag, allowing you
to more easily control calorie intake.
Sous Vide Cooking: Sous Vide cooking involves cooking food by
placing a sealed plastic bag in boiling water.
Organizing Non-Food Items: You can put non-food items in sealed
plastic bags, allowing for easier organization, particularly with
items with many small parts, such as board games or spare
hardware for a wall mount.

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Protecting Non-Food Items: By vacuum sealing non-food items in
sealed plastic bags, you can protect them from exposure to air. For
example, you can polish your silver, then seal it to keep it from
tarnishing between uses.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Monoprice Customer Service department is dedicated to ensuring that
your ordering, purchasing, and delivery experience is second to none. If you
have any problem with your order, please give us an opportunity to make it
right. You can contact a Monoprice Customer Service representative
through the Live Chat link on our website www.monoprice.com during
normal business hours (Mon-Fri: 5am-7pm PT, Sat-Sun: 9am-6pm PT) or via
email at [email protected]
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all the
items listed below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact
Monoprice Customer Service for a replacement.
1x Vacuum Food Sealer
1x 8" x 79" Vacuum Roll
5x 8" x 11" Vacuum Bags
1x Accessory Hose
1x User's Manual

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Top Panel
1. Vacuum Seal Button: Vacuums and seals a bag. The sealer should
be allowed to rest for at least 40 seconds between vacuuming and
sealing actions.
2. Food Button: Toggles between Dry and Moist operating modes.
3. Mode Button: Toggles between Normal and Gentle operating
modes.
4. Seal Button: Seals a bag without vacuuming.
5. Marinate Button: When used with an external marinate container,
the sealer will automatically run through several vacuum/release
cycles to work the marinade into the food.
6. Canister Button: Vacuums an external container.
7. Stop: Cancels any vacuuming or sealing operation in progress.

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Main Body
A. Cutter Knob: Cuts the internal vacuum roll to the desired length.
B. Roll Lid: Covers the vacuum roll chamber.
C. Locking Latch: Once the bag is inserted into the sealing chamber,
press down on the latches on each side until each locks in place
before attempting to seal and/or vacuum the bag.
D. Release Button: Press the button on each side to release the locking
latches.
E. Vacuum Hole: Plug the Accessory Hose into the Vacuum Hole to
vacuum seal an external container (not included).
F. Sealing Tray: Contains the lower heating element, the rubber seals
necessary for vacuuming, and the removable drip tray.

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G. Rubber Seal: The rubber seal and gasket combine to allow the
suction necessary to vacuum air out of a bag.
H. Removable Drip Tray: When vacuuming liquid or moist food, some
liquid can be sucked out and into the drip tray. Remove and clean the
drip tray after each use. The drip tray is dishwasher safe.
I. Lower Heating Element: Used in conjunction with the upper heating
element (not pictured) to seal a bag.
OPERATION
Creating Custom-Sized Vacuum Bags
You can use either premade, fixed-size vacuum bags or you can make
custom-sized vacuum bags by cutting them the desired size and sealing the
bottom. Perform the following steps to create a custom-sized vacuum bag
from a vacuum roll.
1. Ensure that the Cutter Knob is on the left side of the cutting slot.
2. Open the Sealer Lid and pull out the desired length of plastic.
3. Close the Sealer Lid, then slide the Cutter Knob from left to right to
cut the plastic.
4. Insert one end of the plastic into the slot between the Sealing Tray
and the Main Body (i.e., the Sealing Slot). Ensure that the plastic is
evenly inserted into the slot.
5. Press down on the Locking Latches on each side to lock the bag into
the Sealing Slot.
6. Gently tug on the plastic to ensure that it is firmly seated in the slot.
If it moves on either side, press the Release Buttons on each side,
reorient the plastic, then press down on the Locking Latches again to
lock the plastic in place. Repeat until the plastic is firmly held within
the Sealing Slot.
7. Plug the sealer into a nearby AC power outlet.

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8. Press the Seal Button to seal the end of the plastic.
9. Press the Release Buttons on the sides to release the Locking Levers.
10. Remove the sealed plastic from the sealing slot. Inspect it to make
sure that the end is properly sealed.
11. Allow the sealer to cool for 5 minutes before attempting to seal
another bag.
Vacuuming and Sealing a Bag
Perform the following steps to seal and optionally vacuum a premade or
custom-sized vacuum bag.
1. Plug the sealer into a nearby AC power outlet.
2. If you are going to seal liquid or moist food, press the Food Button to
toggle Moist mode. The Moist LED should be illuminated.
3. If you are going to seal delicate or crumbly food, press the Mode
Button to toggle Gentle mode. The Gentle LED should be illuminated.
4. Place the desired food, liquid, or non-food item(s) into the sealing
bag.
5. Insert the open end of the sealing bag into the slot between the
Sealing Tray and the Main Body (i.e. the Sealing Slot). Ensure that the
plastic is evenly inserted into the slot.
6. Press down on the Locking Latches on each side to lock the bag into
the Sealing Slot.
7. Gently tug on the bag to ensure that it is firmly seated in the slot. If it
moves on either side, press the Release Buttons on each side,
reorient the plastic, then press down on the Locking Latches again to
lock the bag in place. Repeat until the plastic is firmly held within the
Sealing Slot.
8. Press either the Vacuum Seal Button or Seal Button, depending on
whether you want to remove air from the bag or not.