13. Never take hold of an appliance that has fallen into water. Always take the plug
out of the power socket before removing the appliance from the water. Do not
use the appliance again until you have had it’s ability to function safely checked
by Solis or a Solis approved service centre.
14. Never place the appliance where it could fall into water or may come into con-
tact with water (e.g. in a sink).
15. Never submerge the appliance, power cable or plug in water, or bring it into
contact with water or other liquids.
16. Place the appliance so that it is never exposed to direct sunlight.
17. Never put sharp or pointed objects and tools into the appliance openings. The
appliance may become damaged – danger of electric shock!
18. Do not shake or relocate the appliance while it is in operation.
19. Only use the appliance as described in this manual. Only use with the provided
accessories or accessories recommended by Solis, incorrect accessories can lead
to damage of the appliance, resp. to fire, electric shock or personal damage.
20. Never start the appliance using a remote or timer.
21. This appliance is only for domestic use and is not suitable for commercial use.
22. Remove and discard all packaging materials and potential stickers or labels
before using the appliance for the first time.
23. Check the appliance before each use and ensure that the appliance, power cord
and plug are not damaged.
24. In order to avoid electric shock, do not use the appliance if the cable or plug
are damaged or the appliance is otherwise faulty, dropped or damaged. Never
attempt repairs yourself, but take your appliance to Solis or a Solis approved ser-
vice centre in order to get it inspected or mechanically and electrically repaired.
25. People with limited physical, sensorial or mental capabilities as well as unknow-
ing or inexperienced people and children from 8 years of age on must not use
the vacuum sealer except when supervised or thoroughly instructed on how
to use the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Additionally, they
must be aware of the dangers arising from the appliance and know how to
operate it safely. Cleaning and maintenance of the appliance must not be done
by unsupervised children. Under no circumstances must the appliance be used
by children under 8 years of age.
26. Always keep the appliance and power cord out of the reach of children.
27. Children must be supervised, so that they do not play with the appliance.
28. CAUTION: the sealing bar gets very hot during operation! Do not touch
the sealing bar during or shortly after use.
29. The appliance is not designed for constant use. Leave the appliance to cool for
one minute, before vacuuming the next bag or container.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read through this user manual thoroughly before using your vacuum
sealer, so that you become familiar with your appliance and can use it safely.
We thoroughly recommend that you keep these instructions and, if you pass
the appliance on, that you also hand these instructions to the new owner.
For your own safety, please observe the following safety measures when
using elec trical appliances:
1. To avoid electric shock, neither the vacuum sealer, power cable nor plug are
allowed to come into contact with water or other fluids. Water can enter the
housing and damage the appliance! If the appliance or power cable / plug should
come into contact with water, immediately pull the plug out from the socket
using dry rubber gloves.
2. Do not operate or unplug the appliance with wet or moist hands or feet.
3. Before using the appliance, check that the voltage stated on the type plate
matches your mains voltage.
4. Do not leave the power cable hanging over table edges so that it can be pulled.
Make sure that it does not come into contact with hot surfaces, such as hot-
plates or a radiator, or that they come into contact with the appliance.
5. Keep the appliance away from hot gas, hot ovens and other heat-emitting appli-
ances or heat sources. Never use the appliance on a hot or wet surface. Never
place the appliance near moisture, heat and naked flames. Keep the appliance
away from moving parts or appliances.
6. Never carry the appliance by the power cord and do not place anything on the
power cord. Never pull on the power cord to disconnect the appliance from the
power mains. Only pull on the plug.
7. We recommend that you do not use an extension cable with this appliance. Do
not place the appliance directly underneath a power socket.
8. Before you insert or remove the plug from the socket, please always check that
the cover is not locked shut.
9. Place the appliance while in function on a stable, level and dry surface, like a
table. Do not use the appliance outdoors.
10. Unplug the appliance when it is not in use or unattended, and before cleaning.
We recommend the use of a residual current device (RCD safety switch) to
ensure additional protection during the use of electrical appliances. It is advisable
to use a safety switch with a rated residual operating current of 30 mA maxi-
mum. For professional advice consult an electrician.
11. Do not make any adjustments to the appliance, cable, plug or accessories.
12. Incorrect use may cause injury!
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