Operating instructions

125 mm), are to be used on jars for preserving food and
bowls and receptacles made of tempered glass. The
Universal Caps work just like the Caps for Executive
containers.
WARNING: When using Universal Caps do not use
plastic or glass containers that are not suitable since
they could implode under the vacuum pressure of the
appliance and cause injury.
- Fill the container leaving at least 3 cm of room
between the contents and upper rim. Place the lid on
the container and turn the knob to the "VACUUM"
position (fig. O).
- Connect the container lid knob to the appliance air
inlet (6) by means of the connection hose (16) (fig. P).
- Lock the lid (4) by pushing the LOCK buttons (7); the
machine will carry out a vacuum packing cycle and
turn off automatically on its completion.
- Remove the hose from the container lid knob.
- Turn the knob to the "CLOSED" position.
- To open the containers turn the knob to the "OPEN"
position, you should hear a hissing of air as it enters
the container. This sound guarantees that the con-
tents have been packed in a vacuum.
8 Vacuum packing in 0.75/1.5/3-litre cylindrical
Family containers
Multipurpose containers ideal for storage of frequently
used products such as dry and fragile foods; powder
foodstuffs; fresh, pureed or strained fruit and vegeta-
bles. Their transparency and design makes them
attractive to display on kitchen shelves while ensuring
that their contents are clearly visible.
- Fill the container leaving at least 3 cm of room
between the contents and upper rim and position
the cap on the container.
- Connect the container lid to the air inlet (6) of the
appliance (fig. Q) by means of the connection hose
(16).
- Lock the lid (4) by pushing the LOCK buttons (7); the
machine will carry out a vacuum packing cycle and
turn off automatically on its completion.
- Remove the hose from the container lid.
- Press the central button (17) to open the containers
(fig. Q).
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
9 Vacuum packing in glass jars sealed with metal
caps (Leifheit type)
Use the large-sized cap attachment to pack foods in
large-mouthed glass jars with a metal cap. A small-
sized cap attachment is also available for narrow-
mouthed jars sealed with metal caps.
- Fill the container leaving at least 3 cm of room
between the contents and upper rim.
- Connect the cap attachment (18) to the air inlet (6) of
the appliance by means of the connection hose (16).
Place the cap attachment directly on the jar with the
metal cap only (19) and press down, making sure it
fits correctly. (fig. R)
- Lock the lid (4) by pushing the LOCK buttons (7); the
machine will carry out a vacuum packing cycle and
turn off automatically on its completion. Make sure
that the cap attachment holds firmly by keeping it
pressed with your hand.
- Disconnect the hose from the cap attachment.
Remove the cap attachment from the jar.
- Apply the ring (20) supplied with the jar and screw it
down all the way (fig. R).
- To open a glass jar vacuum-sealed with a metal cap,
use the cap opener provided (the side with writing
should be turned up). Position the cap opener as
shown in figure S and gently pry open the cap until
the vacuum is released. Remove the metal cap. This
accessory allows you to reuse the cap.
10 Vacuum packing with bottle caps
The Bottle Cap may be used to seal partly filled bottles
of wine or non-fizzy beverages. Using the Bottle Cap
will allow you to create a vacuum inside the bottle so
as to slow down oxidisation and preserve the fresh-
ness and flavour of its contents for a longer time.
- By means of the connection hose (16) connect the
air inlet (6) of the appliance to the Bottle Cap (21) (fig.
T). Press the Cap firmly into the bottle.
- Lock the lid (4) by pushing the LOCK buttons (7); the
machine will carry out a vacuum packing cycle and
turn off automatically on its completion.
- Disconnect the hose from both the Bottle Cap and
the appliance immediately.
- To open a bottle sealed with the Bottle Cap, simply
pull the cap out of the bottle. You will hear the air
rushing into the bottle.
Warning: Do not store the machine with the LOCK buttons engaged