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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
The manufacturer takes every step necessary to ensure utmost product quality and safety. However, as for all
electrical appliances, you should follow some basic safety rules to avoid creating a hazard for people, animals
and/or property.
• Before using the product for the first time and
periodically during its lifetime, check the power
cord to make sure it is intact; if you observe any
damage do not insert the plug, since the power
cord must be replaced with a special cord available
from your dealer or an authorised service centre.
• Carefully read the directions before using your
SOLIS MAXIMA and keep them handy for future
reference.
• The appliance is not designed for continuous
operation. Do not carry out more than one complete
cycle every 2 minutes. In extreme ambient conditions,
an intensive use of the appliance may trigger the
automatic thermal protection devices. In such a
case you must wait until the appliance cools down
enough in order to reset the safety devices.
• Do not use the appliance on or in proximity to hot
surfaces.
• The casing of this appliance is not protected again
the penetration of liquids.
• Do not draw liquids into the vacuum chamber.
Should this happen, immediately dry the vacuum
chamber.
• The penetration of water into the evacuation
system can lead to defects of the equipment.
This is not covered by warranty.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water and do not
use it if the cord or plug are wet; should they get
wet during use, immediately pull out the plug
wearing dry rubber gloves. Do not remove or touch
the appliance under water until you have pulled out
the plug. Do not use the appliance after its removal
from water (take it immediately to an authorised
service centre or your dealer).
• To avoid burns, do not touch the sealing bar while
using the appliance.
• Never use adapters for power supplies different
from the one indicated on the bottom of the unit
(plate details).
• Always unplug the appliance after you finish using it.
• Do not open or tamper with the appliance.
Servicing may be performed by authorised
personnel only. Any unauthorised repairs will
invalidate the warranty.
• Using SOLIS MAXIMA at high altitudes (above
1500 m): The vacuum level indicator (vacuum
gauge) is an instrument that measures the
difference between external pressure (ambient
pressure) and the internal vacuum pressure; this
means that given the same internal pressure, the
vacuum level indicated will depend on the external
pressure. Therefore, if you use SOLIS MAXIMA at
a certain altitude, the yellow indicator (1) might not
become completely green when the maximum
vacuum has been reached: however, this does not
mean that the vacuum level reached is any lower.
Then turn the vacuum knob (2) counterclockwise
until the automatic sealing process is activated (the
yellow indicator lights up).
• The Manufacturer, the Retailer and the Importer are
responsible for safety, reliability and performance
only if: a) the appliance is used in accordance with
the operating instructions; b) the electrical system
of the premises where the appliance is used is in
conformity with current laws.
Use only original SOLIS bags and accessories SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Warning: Do not store the machine with the
LOCK buttons engaged
Before use, always thoroughly clean your
appliance and any accessories coming in
contact with food (containers, caps, jars etc.)
as directed in the «CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS»
paragraph.
1 Positioning the appliance
Position the appliance in a dry place on a level
surface, making sure that the work area in front of
the appliance itself is clear of obstacles and there is
enough room to accommodate the bags with the food
to be packed. Plug the power cord into a power
socket corresponding to the voltage of the appliance
(see technical specifications).
2 Tips on using bags
SOLIS bags are available in two widths: 20 and 30
cm. Choose the bag size suited for the food you
intend to preserve. Check that the bag you are going
to use is at least 8 cm longer than the food to be
packaged, taking into account an additional 2 cm for
each time the bag will be subsequently reused.
3 Adjusting the vacuum level
The higher the vacuum level set with the knob (2),
the greater the quantity of air that will be removed
from the SOLIS container or bag you are using. This
means a longer storage life for the packaged food.
However, vacuum adjustments are allowed so that
you can also package the most «fragile» foods in
SOLIS bags, that is to say foods that would be
crushed by the effect of outside atmospheric
pressure if the vacuum level were set too high. By
setting the value on 1 or 2, i.e. without creating a
vacuum, you can package foods such as potato
crisps or lettuce.
4 Adjusting the Sealing Time
In normal conditions, each time you use SOLIS
MAXIMA you should turn the knob (5) to 7 for the
first seal and to 5 for subsequent sealing operations.
If the seal is not complete, gradually increase the setting
until obtaining a smooth and regular wrinkle-free
seam across the mouth of the bag; the characteristic
SOLIS stripes should no longer be visible.
Adjusting the knob to high values (8 and 9) is
recommended when packaging foods that are moist
or release liquids. Low settings should be used for
rapid packaging of fragile foods that do not require a
vacuum. When using SOLIS containers you can set
the knob (5) on 1.
Note: If you are using pre-cut bags, go directly
to step 6 below.
5 Making bags from SOLIS rolls
– Unroll the desired length of material (fig. A), close
the Lid (11), press the bag cutter blade (10) and
keeping it pressed down, start from either side of
the bag and slide it for the necessary distance
according to width. In this way you will cleanly and
precisely cut a piece to the desired size (fig. B).
– Raise the lid (11) to remove the cut bag and
reposition the roll in the bag compartment (15) (fig.
C). Then seal one open end of the cut bag as
directed below: position either of the two open
ends of the bag on the sealing bar (18) with the
smooth side up (fig. D). Warning: make sure the
end of the bag is not inside the vacuum
chamber (17) or on the sealing gasket (14).
– Lower the lid of the appliance completely (11) and
turn the Vacuum knob (2) to the MAX" position.
– Press the ON(I)/OFF(0) switch (8); the green light
will remain lit while the machine is on (fig. E).
– Press on the lower part of both push buttons (3)
(Lock position) (fig. F) with the palm of your hands
until the lever is engaged (you will hear a click).
The machine will carry out a vacuum packing
cycle. When the package is sealed the lever
releases automatically.
– Lift the lid (11) and remove the bag.
– If you want to interrupt the vacuum process (e.g.
the bag is not properly positioned) you must turn
off the SOLIS MAXIMA (if the lever has not
released automatically) and press the two push
buttons (3) (upper part, Unlock position) (fig. G).
– Check the quality of the seal obtained, which
should appear as a regular, wrinkle-free crosswise
strip with no internal ridges in the bag (fig. H).
