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Other great products from Serene Innovations Inc. (for more detailed product information and to order, please go to www.sereneinnovations.com):VacuFresh hand-held vacuum food storage systems and accessories; Mr. Marinator; VeggiePure food purifier

Warranty and Service Information:

Your Mr. Marinator comes with one-year limited warranty. We warrant during this warranty period, from the date of purchase, to the original consumer, the Mr. Marinator to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under intended home use.In the event that Mr. Marinator fails to function properly within one year of original purchase due to defects in materials or workmanship, return the unit (freight prepaid) with proof of purchase (sales receipt or packing slip, no exceptions) to Serene Innovations. Serene Innovations will either repair or replace the unit (with a refurbished unit or unit of equal condition) and return it to you (using UPS/USPS ground shipping) at no cost to you if the unit is returned within 30 days of purchase. If the unit is returned after 30 days of purchase but within the warranty period, there wil be a warranty handling charge of $9.95 for each return.

This warranty does not apply to any product which has been accidentally damaged (such as cracking of the containers from dropping), abused, misused or negligent (such as drying the containers using the Heated Drying cycle of your diswasher and causing the barrel to distort), used on electrical frequency or voltage other than marked on product and/or described in manual. Any defects or errors caused by unauthorized alterations, repairs, and/or tampering are also not covered by this warranty.This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights that vary from state to state.

If a defect covered by this warranty should occur, promptly contact a Customer Care Representative by phone or log onto www.sereneinnovations.com to obtain a Return Authorization Number (RAN) and shipping instructions before shipping the product to us. Any shipment without a RAN will not be accepted and will be returned to you at your expense. Any authorized returned product must be accompanied with proof of purchase and a brief explanation of the problem. For out of warranty repair and service, please contact our Customer Care Department for directions.

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Air pump does not work No power

Check and make sure the power cord is properly inserted at the wall outlet.

Check and make sure there is power at the wall outlet.

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Vacuum is not forming in container or bag

Improper sealing of lid or bag

Check and make sure the lid is fitted correctly and tightly on the container and that the rubber gasket is free of debris.

Check and make sure the zip lock of the bag is tightly sealed along the entire width.

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Loss of vacuum There is a leak

Check and make sure there are no cracks or dam-age to the container rubber gasket and that it is free of debris. Check to make sure there are no leaks anywhere on the bag or along the zip lock and that the stop-per is firmly inserted into the suction valve.

Check the condition of the food in the container or bag; decaying food releases gases naturally. Spoiled food should be discarded.

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Marinating basics and tips:

Marinades are easy and inexpensive to make, it is also fun to experiment and to let your creativity go in mixing up various ingredients. The basic ingredients of marinade----a) an acid such as vinegar, lemon juice, wine or beer; acids break down and tenderize the meat fibers; b) seasonings such as spices, herbs, onions, pepper, garlic, ginger etc. to add and to bring out the natural flavors of your foodv; c) an oil such as olive or vegetable oil that carry flavorings into the food fibers.

Defrost completely any frozen food first before marinating; marinade can not penetrate fro-zen food and the thawed liquid will dilute the marinade.

Pat dry foods with paper towels before marinating.

It is okay to freeze marinated fresh (not defrosted) food. It is recommendated that you use one of our VacuFresh vacuum storage bags; food stored in vacuum can stay fresh up to 5 times longer.

Marinade should be prepared in advance (at least overnight) to allow the flavors to develop and it should be stored in the refrigerator. It is recommended that you store the marinade in a vacuum using one of our VacuFresh® vacuum storage containers; food stored in vacuum can stay fresh up to 5 times longer.

Marinade left behind after meats, fish and poultry should be discarded since it may be con-taminated with bacterial growth.

In general, marinated foods require less cooking time.

Best recipes? Our cooking experts highly recommend The Best Little Marinades Cookbook by Karen Adler, Celestial Arts, Berkeley, California. It has an extensive collection of great and easy to make recipes, and, this booklet is also very affordable.

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Using Mr. Marinator with a vacuum storage bag.

Place contents into the bag. Squeeze bag to get rid of excessive air, then zip lock to seal bag.

Insert the suction tip into the suction port of the bag.

Press the Vacuum ON/OFF button to turn on the vacuum pump. When the preset vacuum level is reached in the bag, the Finished LED will light up and the air pump will shut off automatically. Or, you can press the ON/OFF but-ton to turn off the vacuum pump when there is no air left in the bag.

Remove the vacuum hose and return it to its storage compartment.

Insert the stopper into the suction port to lock-in the vacuum.

To remove contents from the bag, just unzip the bag.

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Care and Cleaning after each use:

Base unit--Always unplug the power cord before cleaning the base. Wipe the base and vacuum suction tip clean with a dry or damp soft cloth. DO NOT use solvents and DO NOT submerge the base in water.

Lid—first remove the rubber seal and the screen-cup under the lid, then wash everything with warm soapy water. Take care to rinse and dry thoroughly, then replace the rubber seal and screw the screen-cup onto the underside of the lid.

Barrel---empty any remaining contents from the barrel and wash by hand in warm soapy water then rinse thoroughly under running water. Or, wash it in the dishwasher (CAUTION--- DO NOT use the Heated Drying cycle for drying; high temperature drying may cause the barrel to distort and thus void the warranty).

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Marinade Guidelines:

If you are using a market-bought liquid marinade, use approximately 1/4 cup of marinade per pound of meat. We strongly encourage you to experiment; the amount of marinade required may differ by brands and personal tastes.

If you are making your own marinade, feel free to experiment and adjust the amounts to your satisfaction.

In general, fish and seafood require less marinade; wild game may require more.

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MEAT WEIGHTTIME BY MEAT TYPE, MINUTES

BONELESS BONE-IN

Chicken or turkeyup to 2 lbs 10 13

2 to 6 lbs 12 16

Steaks--T-bone, rib-eye, filet, NY strip

Beef roasts & other cutsup to 2 lbs 15 15

2 to 6 lbs 20 20

Pork or lamb chopsup to 2 lbs 12 15

2 to 6 lbs 15 20

Ribs--beef or pork up to 6 lbs 20

Pork roasts up to 6 lbs 20 20

Wild game up to 6 lbs 20 20

Ground meats up to 6 lks 8

Shelfish up to 6 lbs 5

Fish w/firm meat (tuna,swordfish, salmon etc.)

Fish w/soft meat up to 6 lbs 5 5

Vegetables up to 6 lbs 10

Marinating Time Guidelines:

This table only serves as general guidelines for fresh, un-tumbled and un-marinated meats only; we also encourage you to be creative and experiment with different marinating durations until you are totally satisfied.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

If you encounter any difficulties, please check these trouble-shooting steps before contacting Customer Care for assistance.

Serene Innovations, Inc.

13425 Pumice St.,

Norwalk, CA 90650

(562)407-5400

Fax (562)407-5410

www.sereneinnovations.com

Copyright 2006 ! 8-8-2006

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