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Summary of Contents for Sunbeam FoodSaver Lock & Seal VS4500
- Page 1 Home Vacuum Packaging System Lock & Seal User Guide VS4500...
- Page 2 Contents Important Safeguards Vacuum Packaging Tips ® VS4500 FoodSaver Lock & Seal Using your FoodSaver ® Make a bag with FoodSaver rolls ® Vacuum seal with FoodSave bags r® Vacuum seal with FoodSaver ® accessories Food Preparation & Safety Tips Care and Cleaning Instructions Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging Preservation Guidelines...
- Page 3 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 4 Vacuum Packaging tips When Vacuum Packaging: 1. Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for 7. If you are not sure whether you have refrigeration. achieved a complete seal, simply seal the bag again about 1cm above the first seal. 2. Use only FoodSaver ®...
- Page 5 ® VS4500 FoodSaver Lock & Seal B. Vac/Seal Button A. Seal Button C. Power On/Off D. Easy Lock Latch: Operate Adjust Back to Operate Store Adjust Center to Store E. Accessory Port Open Adjust Forward to Open F. Upper Foam Gasket G.
- Page 6 Seal Indicator Vacuum Power Light Indicator Light Light Seal Vacuum & Seal Button Button Seal Indicator Light This light has two uses: 1. Constant light indicates Sealing process is engaged. 2. Flashes to indicate error. Vacuum Indicator Light Shows Vacuum and Seal process is engaged. Shuts off when the full process is finished.
- Page 7 ® Using your FoodSaver Lock & Seal ® How to make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll 1. Using scissors, cut enough bag material from roll to hold item, plus 7.5cm. Be sure to cut straight. 2. Move Easy Lock Latch to the open position. Open appliance lid.
- Page 8 ® Using your FoodSaver Lock & Seal continued How to Vacuum Seal FoodSaver Bags ® 1. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 7.5cm of space between bag contents and top of bag. 2. Open appliance lid and place open end of bag into Vacuum Channel.
- Page 9 ® Using your FoodSaver Lock & Seal continued Tips on sealing & vacuuming a bag Make sure you've securely locked the ® FoodSaver appliance lid. 'When vacuuming Make sure you've securely locked the and sealing a bag or container ensure the ®...
- Page 10 Vacuum Sealing Accessories For Containers 1. Prepare container according to FoodSaver ® Accessory Guidelines (see manual that comes with your Accessory Kit). 2. Insert one end of Accessory Hose into Accessory Port on appliance. Press the Handheld Sealer over the accessory. Connect Accessory Hose to both accessory NOTE: For Containers and Bottle stoppers without port on appliance and port on accessory...
- Page 11 Food Preparation & Safety Tips Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging Food • Bacteria: Frequently results in Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for discolouration, soft or slimy texture, canning nor can it reverse deteriorating and/or an unpleasant odour. 'Clostridium quality; it can only slow down changes botulinum' (the organism that causes in quality.
- Page 12 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 2. Clean using a mild dishwashing soap dishwashing soap. Dry thoroughly before and a warm, damp cloth.
- Page 13 Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging Vacuum Packaging and Food Safety The vacuum packaging process extends the life of foods by removing most of the air from the sealed container. This reduces oxidation, which affects nutritional value, flavour and Vacuum Packaging Meat and Fish: overall quality.
- Page 14 Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging continued Vacuum Packaging Vegetables: Vacuum Packaging Leafy Vegetables: It is recommended that vegetables are For best results, use a container to store leafy blanched before vacuum packaging. vegetables. First wash the vegetables, and then dry with a towel or salad spinner. This process stops the enzyme action that After they are dried, put them in a container could lead to loss of flavour, colour and...
- Page 15 Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging continued Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items ® The FoodSaver vacuum packaging system also protects non-food items from oxidation, corrosion and moisture. Simply follow the directions to vacuum package items using Vacuum Packaging Coffee and Powdery Foods: ® FoodSaver Bags &...
- Page 16 Preservation Guidelines Storage Life ® with FoodSaver Where to Recommended Normal Foods Vacuum ® Store FoodSaver Accessory Storage Life Packaging System Meat ® Beef, Pork, Lamb Freezer FoodSaver 2-3 years 6 months ® Ground Meat Freezer FoodSaver 1 year 4 months ®...
- Page 17 Preservation Guidelines continued Storage Life ® with FoodSaver Where to Recommended Normal Foods Vacuum ® Store FoodSaver Accessory Storage Life Packaging System Baked Goods ® Bagels, Bread, Pastries Freezer FoodSaver 1-3 years 6-12 months Nuts ® Almonds, Peanuts Pantry FoodSaver Bag, Container 2 years 6 months ®...
- Page 18 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Red Seal LED • Always wait 20 seconds between seals. flashing • Unit is overheated, wait for 20 minutes for unit to cool down • If trying to seal an end of a roll to make a bag, make sure the bag is on the seal strip •...
- Page 19 Problem Solution Air was removed • Leaks along the seal can be caused by wrinkles, crumbs, grease or liquids. from the bag, but Reopen bag, wipe the top inside of the bag and smooth it out along the has come back into sealing strip before resealing.
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- Page 23 Australia www.sunbeam.com.au 1300 881 861 Units 5 & 6, 13 Lord Street, Botany NSW 2019 Australia New Zealand www.sunbeam.co.nz 0800 786 232 Level 6, Building 5, Central Park, 660-670 Great South Road, Greenlane, Auckland New Zealand...
- Page 24 Greenlane, Auckland. Distributed by: Sunbeam Corporation Pty Ltd ACN 000 006 771 is a registered trade mark. © 2017 Sunbeam Products Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All rights reserved. FoodSaver ® is a registered trademark of Sunbeam 01/17...
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