® Sealer. You are about to use one of the most powerful vacuum sealers available. With the help of the DUO550, you will now be able to keep food fresh for longer in the refrigerator, freezer or pantry. The DUO550 effectively removes air and extends freshness up to five times longer than traditional methods.
® 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 source. 3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse any part of the vacuum sealer, power cord, or plug in water or any other liquid.
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• Follow all food safety regulations as outlined by the FDA at www.FDA.gov. • Use only VacMaster Vacuum Chamber Pouches, Bags and ® accessories. • Some fruits and vegetables may release gases, known as outgassing.
Features of the VacMaster DUO550 ® 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”...
Control Panel of the VacMaster DUO550 ® 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.
Do not push the seal bar down with force. The seal bar should rest securely on top of the rods. 5. Once the seal bar is in place, your DUO550 is ready for use. Set Up - Starting the DUO550...
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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 space between the contents and the top of the pouch.
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Vacuum Package Chamber Pouches (continued) 12. Using the lid lift handles, open the lid. NOTE: DO NOT touch the Seal Bar area, as it may be hot after use. 13. Remove and inspect the pouch. a. Vaccum - Check the quality of the vacuum by looking at the tightness of the pouch and the product.
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 rest (no vacuum).
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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 between the contents and the top of the bag.
• Error code in the Digital Display: E01 – The DUO550 cannot achieve the preset vacuum level. a. Close and hold down the lid during the vacuum cycle. b. Make sure the chamber gasket is clean and not damaged.
NOTE: Always leave the lid in resting position when storing. DO NOT stack items on top of the lid or machine. If the lid is forced down, the gasket will become compressed and the DUO550 may not operate properly. •...
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 substitute for refrigeration or freezing.
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 set out herein.
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