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- Page 1 ® Home Vacuum Packaging System VAC440 28cm vacuum packaging system Instruction Booklet VS4400 Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safeguards Important Tips Features of your FoodSaver VAC440 ® Using your FoodSaver VAC440 ® How to Vacuum Package using FoodSaver ® Canisters, Bottle Stoppers & Deli Containers 10 Care and Cleaning Instructions Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items Food Preparation and Storage Guide... -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
This is not a toy. appliance to be used as a toy. If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line. Ensure the above safety precautions are understood. -
Page 5: Important Tips
Important Tips When Vacuum Packaging: 7. If you are not sure whether you have 1. Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for achieved a complete seal, simply seal refrigeration. the bag again about 1 cm above the first seal. 2. Use ONLY bags, rolls and canisters manufactured by FoodSaver ®... -
Page 6: Features Of Your Foodsaver ® Vac440
VAC440 28cm vacuum packaging system Rubber Gasket Sealing strip Accessory Hose Port Attach accessory hose here and use to vacuum package with FoodSaver ® Canisters and bottle stoppers. Canister Vacuum Button Attach accessory hose and use this button to vacuum package with FoodSaver ®... - Page 7 Vacuum channel / Removable easy-clean drip tray Easy Lock Latches: one on each side Vacuum Seal Indicator light Monitors and indicates the vacuum and sealing process. Vacuum & Seal Button This button has two uses: 1 Press to vacuum package and seal food airtight with a single touch.
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Page 8: Using Your Foodsaver ® Vac440
Using your FoodSaver VAC440 ® How to make a Bag from a FoodSaver ® Roll How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver ® Bags 1 Place appliance on a flat, dry surface 1 Place appliance on a flat, dry surface and plug the supply cord into a standard and plug the supply cord into a standard electrical outlet. - Page 9 Using your FoodSaver ® VAC440 (continued) Tips on Sealing a Bag Tips on Removing Air from a Bag Make sure you've securely latched the Make sure you've securely latched the appliance lid. When making a bag from a roll, appliance lid. When vacuuming and sealing a...
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Page 10: How To Vacuum Package Using Foodsaver
How to Vacuum Package using FoodSaver ® Canisters, Bottle Stoppers and Deli Containers 1. Always leave 2.5cm of space between 6. To begin the vacuum process, press down contents and rim. firmly on corners of the lid until the side latches click. - Page 11 How to Vacuum Package using FoodSaver Canisters, ® Bottle Stoppers and Deli Containers - Continued How to Open the FoodSaver ® Canister 4. Place the container adaptor over the grey vacuum valve on the container lid. To open, press and hold down the grey rubber See figure 4.
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Page 12: Care And Cleaning Instructions
Care and Cleaning Instructions The FoodSaver ® Appliance FoodSaver ® Accessories ® 1. Always unplug the appliance before 1. All FoodSaver accessories should be cleaning. washed in warm water using a mild dishwashing soap. Dry thoroughly before 2. Clean using a mild dishwashing soap and using. -
Page 13: Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items
Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items ® Your FoodSaver appliance also protects • Vacuum package your food and equipment non-food items from oxidation, corrosion and for a boating or sailing outing. Food will moisture. stay dry in the cooler/esky. Batteries and film won’t get damaged by water, and you’ll Just follow the directions for vacuum appreciate having a dry change of clothes. -
Page 14: Food Preparation And Storage Guide
Food Preparation and Storage Guide Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging Food • Bacteria: Frequently results in discoloration, Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for soft or slimy texture, and/or an unpleasant canning nor can it reverse deteriorating odor. 'Clostrid ium botulinum' (the organism quality;... -
Page 15: Guidelines For Vacuum Packaging
Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging Preparation Guidelines for Meat and Fish This prevents them from freezing together in For best results, pre-freeze meat and fish a block. Once they are frozen, remove from for 1-2 hours before vacuum packaging in a baking sheet and vacuum package vegetables ®... - Page 16 Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging continued Preparation Guidelines for Baked Goods Preparation Guidelines for Marinating To vacuum package soft or airy baked goods, Vacuum sealing opens the pores in foods ® we recommend using a FoodSaver Canister such as meats, poultry and seafood absorbing so they will hold their shape.
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Page 17: Preservation Guidelines
Preservation Guidelines Storage Where to Recommended Normal Storage Foods Life with Store FoodSaver ® Container Life FoodSaver ® Meat ® Beef, Pork, Lamb Freezer FoodSaver 2-3 years 6 months Ground Meat Freezer FoodSaver ® 1 year 4 months Poultry Freezer FoodSaver ®... - Page 18 Preservation Guidelines continued Storage Where to Recommended Normal Storage Foods Life with Store FoodSaver ® Container Life FoodSaver ® Baked Goods Bagels, Bread, Pastries Freezer FoodSaver ® 1-3 years 6-12 months Nuts Almonds, Peanuts Pantry FoodSaver ® Bag, Canister 2 years 6 months ®...
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Nothing happens when the on button is pressed: • Check the bag for a puncture or hole, • Check to see that the appliance is plugged which may have released the vacuum. in. Test electrical outlet by plugging in Cushion sharp edges in the contents of the another appliance. - Page 20 Notes...
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- Page 23 You are also Alternatively, you can send a written claim entitled to have the goods repaired or to Sunbeam at the address listed below. replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable On receipt of your claim, Sunbeam will...
- Page 24 Or call 0800 786 232 Distributed by: Sunbeam Corporation Limited ABN 45 000 006 771 Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd. Unit 3, Building D, 26 Vestey Drive is a registered trademark. Mt Wellington, Auckland New Zealand ©...