Contents Important Safeguards Vacuum Packaging Tips Features of your FoodSaver VS6000 ® Vacuum Packaging System Features of your FoodSaver VS6100 ® Vacuum Packaging System Using your FoodSaver Urban ® Vacuum Packaging with Canisters Food Preparation & Safety Tips Care and Cleaning Instructions Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging Preservation Guidelines Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items...
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.
Vacuum Packaging 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 the refrigeration. bag again about 1cm above the first seal. 2. Use only FoodSaver bags, rolls and 8.
VS6000 FoodSaver Vacuum ® Packaging System Urban Foam gasket Sealing strip Vacuum & Seal button This button has two uses: 1. Press to vacuum package and seal food airtight with a single touch. Shuts off automatically. 2. Press during vacuum to pause the process.
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Vacuum channel Patented removable dishwasher-safe drip tray. Easy release buttons Push the buttons on each side to release the lid after vacuuming and sealing. Moist food setting Use to create a gentler vacuum when sealing moist foods. Accessory hose port Attach accessory hose here and use to ®...
VS6100 FoodSaver Vacuum ® Packaging System Urban Foam gasket Roll storage compartment Bag & roll cutter Sealing strip Vacuum & Seal button This button has two uses: 1. Press to vacuum package and seal food airtight with a single touch. Shuts off automatically. 2.
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Vacuum channel Patented removable dishwasher-safe drip tray. Easy release buttons Push the buttons on each side to release the lid after vacuuming and sealing. Accessory hose port Attach accessory hose here and use to vacuum package with FoodSaver ® Canisters. Moist food setting Use to create a gentler vacuum when sealing moist foods.
Using your FoodSaver Vacuum ® Packaging System Urban How to make a Bag from a FoodSaver ® Roll 6. Lock lid by pushing the silver arrows on 1. Place FoodSaver ® appliance on a flat, each side of the lid until fully closed. dry surface and plug the supply cord into a standard electrical outlet.
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Using your FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging System continued ® How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver ® Bags 5. Press On/Vac button. 1. Place FoodSaver ® appliance on a flat, dry surface and plug the supply cord into a standard electrical outlet. 2.
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Using your FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging System 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 FoodSaver ® and sealing a bag or canister, ensure the lid appliance lid.
Vacuum Packaging with Canisters 1. Always leave 2.5cm of space between How to Open the FoodSaver ® Canister contents and rim. To open, press and hold down the grey rubber button in the centre of the lid. This will 2. Wipe rim of canister to ensure it's clean release the vacuum –...
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. 'Clostrid ium quality; it can only slow down changes in botulinum' (the organism that causes quality.
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.
Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging Vacuum Packaging and Food Safety Vacuum Packaging Meat and Fish: The vacuum packaging process extends the For best results, pre-freeze meat and fish life of foods by removing most of the air from for 1-2 hours before vacuum packaging in a the sealed container.
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Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging continued Vacuum Packaging Vegetables: Vacuum Packaging Leafy Vegetables: It is recommended that vegetables are For best results, use a canister 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 canister could lead to loss of flavour, colour and...
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Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging continued Vacuum Packaging Coffee and Powdery Foods: Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items To prevent food particles from being drawn The FoodSaver ® vacuum packaging system into vacuum pump, place a coffee filter or also protects non-food items from oxidation, paper towel inside the bag, above the coffee corrosion and moisture.
Preservation Guidelines Storage Life with FoodSaver ® Where to Recommended Normal Foods Vacuum ® Store FoodSaver Container Storage Life Packaging System Meat ® Beef, Pork, Lamb Freezer FoodSaver 2-3 years 6 months Ground Meat Freezer FoodSaver ® 1 year 4 months Poultry Freezer FoodSaver...
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Preservation Guidelines continued Storage Life with FoodSaver ® Where to Recommended Normal Foods Vacuum Store FoodSaver ® Container Storage Life Packaging System Baked Goods Bagels, Bread, Pastries Freezer FoodSaver ® 1-3 years 6-12 months Nuts ® Almonds, Peanuts Pantry FoodSaver Bag, Canister 2 years 6 months Sunflower Seeds...
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.
• After extended use, the gasket may need • Make sure the rim of the canister does not to be replaced. Please contact Sunbeam have any cracks or scratches. Any gaps can Customer Service. prevent a vacuum from forming.
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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...
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