Fisher & Paykel 9 Series User Manual page 10

Selecting a vacuum bag
Your Vacuum Seal Drawer is supplied with two different sized vacuum bags. Each bag
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can be used within temperatures of -40 °F (-40°C) to 239 °F (+115°C).
DO NOT use polycarbonate plastic bags. These can become soft and can damage the
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sealing bar.
Other bags, such as resealable freezer bags, should only be used for vacuum sealing
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and the sealing time must be adjusted to suit the material of the bag. Refer to 'Selecting
vacuuming levels' for more information.
Preparing the food
Never vacuum seal warm or hot food.
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A bag containing food that has been sealed under vacuum must be pierced or opened
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before microwaving. Build up of pressure can cause the vacuum bag to burst.
Filling the vacuum bag
When filling the bag, ensure the sealing portion remains clean in order to seal properly.
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Fold the top of the bag down (inside facing out) about one-third before filling.
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The bag should only be filled to two-thirds of its capacity.
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