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VS110
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VACUUM FOOD SEALER
“Saving Families Food, Money, and Time
for over 35 years...and counting!”
Owner’s Guide
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KNOW YOUR SEAL-A-MEAL VACUUM FOOD SEALER
ABOUT YOUR SEAL-A-MEAL BAGS
Seal-a-Meal® bags are provided in two different ways – on customizable
Rolls (8" and 11" wide) and pre-cut bags (1-Quart and 1-Gallon sizes).
Our durable bags are made of high-density material that can be frozen,
boiled, are microwave safe and are reusable. The pattern that appears on
the bag helps provide an airtight seal that lasts longer than standard zip
or sandwich bags.
UPPER LID
SEAL BUTTON
SEALER INDICATOR LIGHT
SEALING SURFACE
VACUUM INDICATOR LIGHT
VACUUM BUTTON
REMOVABLE DRIP TRAY
BAG ROLL CHAMBER
NOZZLE
SPRING-LOADED BAG HOLDER
BAG CUTTER
PLUG - (BACK OF UNIT)
MOUNTING KEY HOLES
- (BEHIND UNIT)
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HOW TO USE YOUR SEAL-A-MEAL VACUUM FOOD SEALER
WITH THE INTEGRATED BAG ROLL
1. Plug in the power cord.
2. Open the lid.
3. Place the open end of the Roll onto the
sealer surface.
4. Close lid until it locks into place.
5. Press the SEAL BUTTON and The
Seal-a-Meal® Vacuum Food Sealer will
automatically start sealing that end of the
bag.
LID RELEASE BUTTONS
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6. Once the sealing INDICATOR LIGHT goes off,
open the lid by pressing the LID RELEASE
BUTTONS located at the sides of the unit.
MOUNTING YOUR SEAL-A-MEAL VACUUM FOOD SEALER
1. Bore two holes (300 mm apart; 6 mm diameter) along a straight line
on the wall.
2. Hammer one screw anchor into each wall hole.
7. Remove bag from unit.
8. Cut a piece from the Roll that is long enough
to cover the item you wish to seal, leaving
extra room to allow for contraction when
the item is sealed. Use the integrated BAG
CUTTER located along the front of the unit to
ensure a safe, even cut.
9. Place item you wish to seal into bag. Make
sure item is laying flat, or is placed how you
want it to be stored.
3. Screw the screws into screw anchors leaving 8 mm head outside of
the wall.
4. Hang sealer on the screw heads.
Note: Mounting is for storage only.
The item should not be used on
the wall.
10. Open the lid.
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HOW TO USE YOUR SEAL-A-MEAL VACUUM FOOD SEALER
HOW TO USE YOUR SEAL-A-MEAL VACUUM FOOD SEALER
WITH THE INTEGRATED BAG ROLL (CONT.)
WITH THE INDIVIDUAL BAGS (CONT.)
11. Place the open end of the bag around the
5. Close lid until it is locked into place.
6. Press the VACUUM BUTTON and The Seal-a-Meal® Vacuum Food
Sealer will now vacuum the air out of the bag. The VACUUM
INDICATOR LIGHT will go ON. Once all of the air is removed, Seal-a-
Meal® will automatically switch to sealing, making sure the bag is
securely heat-sealed. The SEALING INDICATOR LIGHT will go ON.
Once the bag is completely sealed both lights will go OFF and the
motor stops automatically.
Fig. 1
NOZZLE so it is completely inside the bag
(See Fig.1).
Hint: Align the left side of the bag with the left
edge of the NOZZLE.
12. Close lid until it is locked into place.
13. Press the VACUUM BUTTON and The Seal-a-
Meal® Vacuum Food Sealer will now vacuum the air out of the bag.
The VACUUM INDICATOR LIGHT will go ON. Once all of the air is
removed, the unit will automatically switch to sealing, making sure
the bag is securely heat-sealed. The SEALING INDICATOR LIGHT will
go ON. Once the bag is completely sealed both lights will go OFF
and the motor stops automatically.
7. Once the lights go OFF, open the lid by pressing the LID RELEASE
BUTTONS located at the sides of the unit.
8. Remove bag from unit and store in the refrigerator, freezer, cabinet, etc.
WARNING: Even though element is not powered when lid is opened, it
may still be hot!
14. Once the lights go OFF, open the lid by pressing the LID RELEASE
BUTTONS located at the sides of the unit.
Note: The unit has a cool down period between vacuuming cycles. This
will last approximately 30 seconds. Your unit will not vacuum during this
period. After 30 seconds the unit will be able to vacuum seal once again.
WARNING: Even though element is not powered when lid is opened, it
may still be hot!
Hints
15. Remove bag from unit and store in the refrigerator, freezer,
cabinet, etc.
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Liquids should be frozen prior to vacuum sealing.
Freeze foods that are soft, such as cakes, pies, dips, mashed potatoes,
etc. so they maintain their shape when sealed.
Remove excess juices before sealing when possible.
Be sure to empty and clean drip tray prior to storing your food sealer.
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HOW TO USE YOUR SEAL-A-MEAL VACUUM FOOD SEALER
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WITH THE INDIVIDUAL BAGS
1. Plug in the power cord.
2. Place item you wish to seal into bag. Make sure item is flat, or is
placed how you want it to be stored.
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HOW TO USE YOUR SEAL-A-MEAL VACUUM FOOD SEALER TO
SEAL BAGS WITHOUT VACUUMING
3. Open the lid.
1. Place item in bag.
2. Load bag on sealing surface.
3. Close lid.
4. Place the open end of the bag around
the NOZZLE so that it is completely inside
the bag (See Fig.1).
4. Press SEAL BUTTON.
Hint: Align the left side of the bag with the left edge of the NOZZLE.
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CARE AND CLEANING
REPLACING THE INTEGRATED ROLLS
1. The bag holder is spring-loaded. Place your
hand on one end of the holder, using your
other hand to push one end of the holder
into the other until it is no longer connected
in the slot.
2. Pull open end of holder away from BAG ROLL
CHAMBER, while simultaneously pulling the
holder out of the slot located on the opposite
end of the BAG ROLL CHAMBER.
CLEANING THE FOOD SEALER
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Always unplug the unit before cleaning.
Always remove from wall mounted position prior to cleaning.
Do not immerse in water.
Do not use abrasives to clean the unit.
Wipe the outside of the unit with a damp cloth and soap.
To clean the inside of the unit, wipe away any food or liquid with a
paper towel.
3. Slide bags onto the holder.
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Dry thoroughly before using again.
4. Place one end of holder back into the slot
located within the BAG ROLL CHAMBER.
Note: Make sure bags are positioned to roll out
from the bottom of the roll rather than the top.
5. Push in open end of holder so that it retracts into the other end.
6. Align the holder with the slot on the open end.
7. Release open end of holder until it connects into the open slot.
CLEANING THE REMOVABLE DRIP TRAY
The Seal-a-Meal® Vacuum Food Sealer is equipped with a REMOVABLE
DRIP TRAY that allows you to thoroughly clean it between uses. When
storing foods such as beef or chicken, juices tend to collect on the drip
tray. Follow these simple instructions to do so:
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Lift tab on one end of the REMOVABLE DRIP TRAY to release it from
the drip tray compartment.
Note: Take care not to spill inside the drip tray compartment.
REPLACING THE BLADE IN YOUR INTEGRATED BAG CUTTER
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Clean the tray with soap and warm water.
Thoroughly dry the REMOVABLE DRIP TRAY prior to placing back into
the drip tray compartment.
1. Unscrew the three screws from the
bottom panel.
2. Remove the bottom panel.
3. Replace the old knife blade with the
new one.
4. Close the bottom panel.
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Align the center of the REMOVABLE DRIP TRAY with the vacuum port
in the center of the drip tray compartment, so that the tab is on the
right and the drip tray is beneath the NOZZLE.
Press down on the center until it is securely fastened in the drip tray
compartment.
5. Use screw driver to screw tightly the
three screws.
HINT: The REMOVABLE DRIP TRAY can be placed in the dishwasher
for thorough cleaning if desired.
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CARE AND CLEANING (CONT.)
TIPS AND TRICKS (CONT.)
PREPARE MEALS IN ADVANCE
NOTE: The NOZZLE and REMOVABLE DRIP TRAY contains Microban
antimicrobial protection, which inhibits the growth of stain and odor
causing bacteria and keeps the unit cleaner between cleanings.
Normal cleaning practices should be maintained. Does not protect
user from food borne illnesses.
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Prepare large quantities of food, and then divide into meal-size
portions. Seal in bags for tomorrow, next week, next month, etc.
KEEP LEFTOVERS AS FRESH AS THE DAY THEY WERE PREPARED
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After dinner, store leftovers in a Seal-a-Meal® bag, and keep in
refrigerator or freezer for a later date.
CLEANING THE BAGS
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Wash bags in warm, soapy water.
Bags can be washed in the dishwasher if desired. Turn bags inside out
and spread them over the top rack.
Your Seal-a-Meal® Vacuum Food Sealer is equipped to work with external
canisters and mason jars. Please visit our website to purchase a
Seal-a-Meal® accessory kit and to learn more about our products.
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Allow bags to dry completely before using.
PERFECT FOR FISHING AND HUNTING
Note: If bags have been used to store chicken, meat, etc. it is not
recommended to reuse them.
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Keep your catch fresh for when you’re ready to prepare them as a
meal. Seal-a-Meal® Vacuum Food Sealer keeps them fresh and
prevents freezer burn during extended periods of time in the freezer.
TIPS AND TRICKS
BUY IN BULK AND KEEP IT FRESH FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF
IT’S NOT JUST FOR FOOD
TIME WITH SEAL-A-MEAL® VACUUM FOOD SEALER
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Store clothing in Seal-a-Meal® bags to prevent potential damage
when stored in an attic or closet.
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Buying in bulk can save you thousands of dollars per year. See this
chart below…
Protect valuable documents, photos, etc. by sealing them in an
Save over 20 times your initial investment in the Seal-a-Meal®
Vacuum Food Sealer
airtight Seal-a-Meal® bag.
Place cardboard or some stiff material on both sides of your
documents or photos to ensure that they maintain their continuity
and shape.
BULK FOOD COMPARISON CHART
ITEM
APPROXIMATE
STANDARD
PKG PRICE /LB
APPROXIMATE
BULK
PKG PRICE/LB
%
$
APPROXIMATE
POUNDS PURCHASED
PER YEAR (4 people)
TOTAL FOOD
SAVINGS
SAVINGS
PER LB
SAVINGS
PER LB
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Keep your belongings clean and dry during boating or camping
outings. Simply seal your clothing or materials prior to your trip for an
airtight seal when packed.
Beef(USDA Choice)
Poultry(Chicken Breasts)
Pork
$5.99
$4.49
$4.69
$6.99
$4.49
$4.99
$1.99
$8.99
$4.49
$3.37
$3.52
$5.59
$3.14
$3.74
$1.49
$5.99
25
25
25
20
30
25
25
33
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
$1.50
$1.12
$1.17
$1.40
$1.35
$1.25
$0.50
$3.00
225
225
100
50
$336.94
$252.56
$117.25
$69.90
Fish
Cheeses
125
500
1,000
15
$168.38
$623.75
$497.50
Fruits
Vegetables
Coffee(Beans)
$45.00
$2,111.28
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.)
NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN I PRESS THE VACUUM BUTTON
1) Make sure the power cord is correctly plugged into the electrical
outlet.
3) Make sure there were no food items with sharp edges that may
have punctured the bag. If you find a puncture hole seal the item in
an entirely new bag.
THE BAG MELTS
2) Make sure the power cord is not damaged in any way.
1) The sealing strip may have been too hot during the sealing process.
Allow the unit to cool for 30 seconds between uses. If the bag
continues to melt, allow unit to cool with the lid in the upright
position for 1-2 minutes before using.
3) Make sure the electrical outlet is operative by plugging in another
appliance. If it is not, please check the circuit breakers or fuses in
your home.
4) The unit is equipped with a cool down period between vacuum
cycles. Please wait 30 seconds and try again.
THE BAG WILL NOT SEAL
See “Air Was Initially Removed from Bag” section on previous page.
Note: In the event the bag does not seal, the seal button can be
manually pressed during the vacuum process to seal the bag.
AIR IS NOT REMOVED FROM THE BAG
1) Make sure the NOZZLE is completely inside the bag (refer to the
"How to Use Your Food Sealer" section of the manual to determine if
you are doing it correctly).
2) Check that the bag is sealed at one end and has no holes. Seal the
bag with air in it and put it in water. Apply pressure to the bag. If
there are bubbles present there is a leak, and a new bag should be
used.
3) Verify that the REMOVABLE DRIP TRAY is in the drip tray
compartment and seated properly (refer to "How to Clean the
Removable Drip Tray" section of the manual).
MARINATING IDEAS
The Food Sealer can be used to quickly marinate foods more thoroughly
than standard marinating methods. Simply prepare a marinade (see
suggestions below), and vacuum seal it along with the food in a Seal-a-
Meal® Bag.
ZESTY LIME MARINADE
1
⁄
2
cup of fresh lime juice
4) Make sure lid is completely latched into place.
2 tbs. grated lime peel
1
⁄
2
cup of olive oil
AIR WAS INITIALLY REMOVED FROM THE BAG, BUT SOME HAS
SINCE ENTERED THE BAG
1) Check the seal of the bag. There may be a hole or wrinkle that is
allowing air to re-enter the bag. Carefully cut the bag open and re-
seal it, or use an entirely new bag.
2 cloves of garlic- minced
1
⁄
4
cup of cilantro – chopped fresh
2 tsp. of red pepper flakes
Salt & pepper to taste
In a bowl, stir all ingredients until well blended. This is enough marinade for 2 pounds
and works well with chicken, beef, fish or shrimp.
2) Make sure there is no moisture or juices from the food present
within the bag. You may need to cut open the bag and re-seal it,
or use an entirely new bag. Foods with excess liquids should be
frozen prior to vacuum sealing. Please refer to the “Hints” section
on page 7.
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MARINATING IDEAS (CONT.)
MARINATING IDEAS (CONT.)
JERK MARINADE
CITRUS MARINADE
1 white onion, chopped
Zest of 1 lemon – reserve the juice
3
⁄
4
cup of scallions, chopped
Zest of 1 orange – reserve the juice
1
2 tsp. of thyme
⁄
4
cup of Soy sauce
3 tsp. of brown sugar
2 tbs. Ginger root – chopped
1 tsp. of allspice
4 garlic cloves
1
1
⁄
4
tsp. of ground nutmeg
⁄
4
cup of honey
1 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. of red pepper flakes
Combine the juice of the orange and lemon with the soy sauce in a bowl. Add the
remaining ingredients into the bowl. Use a whisk to mix all of the ingredients. This is
enough marinade for 2 pounds and works best with pork or chicken.
1
⁄
4
cup of light soy sauce
cup of vegetable oil
1
⁄
4
3 tbs. of balsamic vinegar
1
⁄
4
tsp. of Tabasco sauce
BOURBON MARINADE
1
⁄
2
cup sugar, brown
cup Dijon mustard
cup bourbon
Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Using the pulse switch or low speed mix
ingredients until completely blended. This is enough marinade for 2 pounds and
excellent with all food, especially chicken and beef.
1
⁄
2
1
⁄
2
1
⁄
3
cup soy sauce
1 clove of garlic chopped
2 tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1 medium onion chopped
Pepper to taste
GARLIC ROSEMARY MARINADE
1
⁄
4
cup of fresh rosemary, chopped
5 cloves of garlic, chopped
1
⁄2
cup of fresh lemon juice
cup of extra virgin olive oil
1
⁄
2
In a bowl whisk the sugar, mustard, bourbon and soy sauce. When well blended stir
the remaining ingredients in. This is enough marinade for 2 pounds and can be used
for any beef, chicken, pork or shellfish.
Salt & pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients in a food processor using the pulse button or the low speed
or mix ingredients in a bowl. Do not over process; visible pieces of rosemary should
remain. Works best with lamb, chicken or pork.
SPICY RUM MARINADE
2 Jalapeno pepper- stems and seeds removed
3
⁄
4
cup of dark rum
1
⁄
2
cup of lime juice
3
⁄
4
cup of vegetable oil
cup tbs. of cilantro, chopped
1
⁄
4
4 cloves of garlic minced
1 tsp. of red pepper flakes
In a food processor or blender puree the pepper, rum and lime juice. Then add the
remaining ingredients. This is enough marinade for 2 pounds and works best with
shrimp, chicken or beef.
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LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Rival® warrants this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one (1) year from date of
original purchase. If you have a claim under this warranty please follow these procedures:
1) Within the first 45 days from date of original purchase, defective product should be returned to original
place of purchase for replacement (with proof-of-purchase).
2) Within the first 12 months from date of purchase Rival will repair or replace (at no charge) the defective
product if it is delivered freight prepaid during that period to an authorized service station. To obtain warranty
service visit:
www.rivalproducts.com
Or, you may write to Rival c/o The Holmes Group, attention: Consumer Returns, 32 B Spur Drive, El Paso, TX
79906. Proof of purchase is required when requesting warranty service - SAVE YOUR SALES RECEIPT. This
warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and does not apply to commercial use, unreasonable use,
or to damage to the product (not resulting from defect or malfunction) while in the possession of the
consumer. Rival disclaims all responsibility for consequential, incidental, or commercial losses caused
by the use of this product. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential losses, so the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.
©2003, Rival®
A Division of The Holmes Group
MICROBAN is a registered trademark of
Microban Products Company.
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