• Sealing Indicator Light illuminates when the appliance is sealing the bag. • Open/Cancel Button cancels the vacuum and seal process or releases the lid once the vacuum and sealing process are complete. SEAL-A-MEAL® ACCESSORIES • Seal-a-Meal® Vacuum Food Storage Canisters: - Stackable round canisters save space in the fridge or pantry. - Easy to use - Accessory Hose connects directly to lid -Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning -Protect delicate foods and more Visit the Seal-a-Meal® web site at fo

• Make sure the Accessory Hose is not inserted into the Accessory Port. • Check for loose, worn or cracked Upper and Lower Sealing Gaskets. • Foods with high liquid contents may prevent the bag from sealing properly. Cut bag open and wipe top inside of bag and reseal • Check to see if bag is properly inserted into the Drip Tray. • Make sure you've placed the bag in the proper place. When making a bag from a roll, make sure end of cut piece is on Sealing Strip, NOT over Lower Sealing Gasket or in

What are the limits on JCS’s Liability? JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied or statutory warranty or condition. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.

-12 HELPFUL HINTS & TIPS BUY IN BULK • Buy in bulk and keep it fresh for extended periods of time with Seal-a-Meal®. • Buying in bulk can save you thousands of dollars per year. See this chart below… BULK FOOD COMPARISON CHART ITEM APPROXIMATE STANDARD PKG PRICE /LB APPROXIMATE BULK PKG PRICE/LB % SAVINGS PER LB $ SAVINGS PER LB APPROXIMATE POUNDS PURCHASED PER YEAR (4 people) TOTAL FOOD SAVINGS Beef(USDA Choice) $5.99 $4.49 25 % $1.50 225 $336.94 Poultry(Chicken Breasts) $4.49 $3.37 25 % $1.12

This will prevent soft foods from being crushed. Hint: For best results freeze foods that are soft, such as muffins, cakes and pies etc. so they maintain their shape when vacuum sealed. Sealing Moist Foods: When sealing moist foods, such as sauces or stews, you have the option to instantly seal the bag and bypass the auto-seal function if you see any liquid being drawn from the bag or whenever you believe the process is complete. Simply press the Vacuum Button immediately followed by the Seal Bu

Doing so will void the Warranty. 2. If you need to exchange the unit, please return it in its original carton, with a sales receipt, to the store where you purchased it. If you are returning the unit more than 30 days after the date of purchase, please see the enclosed Warranty. 3. If you have any questions or comments regarding this unit’s operation or believe any repair is necessary, please write to our Consumer Service Department or visit our website at RIVAL c/o THE HOLMES GROUP, INC. CONSUM

• Free up valuable counter space – seal bulk purchases anywhere in your kitchen or leftovers right at the dining room table. • Use on the go - perfect for camping, fishing, hunting, tailgating parties and more. Cord/Cordless Vacuum Food Sealer includes the following: • Cord/Cordless Vacuum Food Sealer • Rechargeable Battery • Removable Power Cord • Starter Bag Kit Visit our fresh new website to learn more about how to fully enjoy the benefits of your new Seal-a-Meal® Vacuum Food Storage System:

Freshness In.™ are trademarks of JCS/THG, LLC. Printed in China VSDC/9100060000190 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS VSDC VSDC/9100060000190 V.qxd 1/20/06 09:01 Page 3 START ENJOYING THE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF YOUR SEAL-A-MEAL® VACUUM FOOD STORAGE SYSTEM WITH YOUR NEW LIGHTWEIGHT ON-THE-GO CONTAINER SET Seal-a-Meal® Lightweight On-the-Go Containers protect your food from air and moisture loss, the enemies of fresh food. Vacuum sealing locks air out and seals freshness in, preserving the taste and

Freshness ln.~ com ©2005 The Rival Company A Division of The Holmes Group, Inc. RIVAL®, the RIVAL Logo®, Seal-a-Meal®, the Seal-a-Meal logo™, Lock 'n Seal™, Minute Marinating Canister™ and Air Out. Freshness In.™ are trademarks of The Holmes Group, Inc. or its subsidiary. Printed in China VSA3-R/9100060000218 Vacuum Food Storage Canister Set Reference Guide Preserves the taste and nutritional value of stored foods! READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS VSA3-R VSA3-R/9100060000218 V.qxd 1/1

7. Press the Open/Cancel button. HOW TO VACUUM SEAL WITH SEAL-A-MEAL® BAGS (CONT.) 8. Lift the Lid and remove the bag. NOTE: The Open/Cancel button can be used to cancel the process mid-cycle and open the lid. The bag will not be sealed when doing this. CAUTION: This sealer is not for commercial use. If sealing more than 30 bags or canisters in a row wait at least 25 minutes before continuing to use your vacuum food sealer. CAUTION: The unit has a cool down period between cycles. Wait 20 seconds