• Only fill the water kettle with cold water. • Do not use the water kettle to heat other liquids except water. • Caution: Danger, burns! The water kettle becomes very hot during use. Hot steam emerges from the spout (9). Therefore, only pick up the water kettle by its handle (3). • Only use the water kettle with the lid (2) securely closed. • Switch off the water kettle prior to removing it from the base station. PRIOR TO FIRST USE • Remove all packaging materials. • Cleaning the water kettle b

• Do not touch the device with wet hands, while standing on wet ground or when the device itself is wet. • Never touch the power plug with wet hands. • Check the power cord and power plug regularly for possible damage. In case of damage to the power cord or the power plug, contact the manufacturer or a qualified expert for their replacement in the order to avoid any risk. • Do not operate the device if the power cord or power plug becomes damaged, if the device was dropped or if the device is ot

Preparing Vegetables for Vacuum Sealing Vegetables should be blanched before vacuum sealing to retain nutrients, flavor and color. To blanch vegetables, place them in a large pot of boiling water and cook according to the chart below, then immediately drain and plunge drained vegetables into a pot of very cold water to stop the cooking. Drain vegetables then place on paper toweling or on a kitchen towel to dry, then vacuum seal and freeze. Vegetables Blanching Where Recommended Black & Decker ®

VEUILLEZ LIRE ET CONSERVER CE GUIDE D’ENTRETIEN ET D’UTILISATION. Professional-Performance Vacuum System Sistema de sellado al vacio de calidad profesional Systeme de scellage sous vide a rendement professionnel ? USA/Canada 1-800-231-9786 Mexico 01-800-714-2503 Accessories/Parts (USA/Canada) 1-800-738-0245 Accesorios/Partes (EE.UU/Canada) Accessoires/Pieces (E.-U./Canada) Serie/Serie Series VS250.Pub1000001093 7/16/04 2:00 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances

The vacuum sealing process begins automatically. The progress indicator light starts blinking; the unit makes a deep humming sound. 7. When vacuum sealing process is complete, the sound stops and the light goes from blinking green to red and then back to steady green. Press the release button (C ). 8. Press down the lid at the ends to release the locking latches (D). 9. Lift the lid and remove the sealed bag. Let the unit rest at least 20 seconds before using it again. 10.Unplug unit. Tip: Using

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Remove the small end of the hose from the canister hose port on the unit; close the unit lid. 8. The canister is now ready to be stored in pantry, refrigerator or freezer. 9. To release the vacuum seal on the canister, push the soft plastic button on top of the canister lid to one side. 10. You will hear a rushing air sound, much like the one you hear when you first open a can of ground the canister lid. Remove the desired amount of food from the canister and re-seal as needed using the 11. inst

• Do not immerse the appliance and mains plug in water or other fluids. Should the appliance still fall in water some time, pull out the power plug immediately and have the appliance checked by an expert before using it again. There is danger to life from electrical shock! • Do not try to open the housing yourself! Do not introduce any kind of objects into the housing. • Do not use the appliance with wet hands, on moist floor or when the ambience is humid. • Do not hold the mains plug with wet o

Do not cut the power supply cord and do not attempt to repair it yourself. • Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than those specified in this manual. • Do not attempt to repair the appliance. Take it to your nearest Black & Decker-owned or authorised Service Centre for repair. Electrical safety This product must be earthed. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. • Power plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do no

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not attempt to remove the bottom cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel. How to Use This appliance is for household use only. Before first use, wash the interior of the Kettle and the Scale Filter with soapy water and rinse. Note: The concealed heating element is protected by 2 automatic safety devices. If your Kettle is accidentally turned on without being filled or is al