Summary of Contents for Sunbeam FoodSaver VAC660
- Page 1 ® Home Vacuum Packaging System Instruction Booklet VAC660 - VS6600 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 VAC660 ® Using your FoodSaver VAC660 ® 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 Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging Preservation Guidelines Troubleshooting... -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions Important Safeguards Read the Instructions Carefully. For Your Own Safety, Always Follow These Basic Precautions When Using the FoodSaver Appliance: ® 1. Do not use the appliance on wet or hot 9. This appliance is not intended for use by surfaces, or near a heat source. persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, 2. Do not immerse any part of the appliance, or lack of experience and knowledge, supply cord or plug in water or other unless they have been given supervision liquid. or instruction concerning use of the 3. To disconnect, unplug the supply appliance by a person responsible for their cord from the electrical outlet. Do not safety. disconnect by pulling on the cord. 10. If the supply cord is damaged, it must 4. Do not operate the appliance with a be replaced by the manufacturer, or its damaged supply cord or plug. Do not service agent or a similarly qualified operate the appliance if it malfunctions person in order to avoid a hazard. or is in any way damaged. If the cord or the machine is damaged, it must be 11. This appliance is intended to be used in... -
Page 5: Important Tips
Important Tips When Vacuum Packaging: 7. If you are not sure whether you have achieved a complete seal, simply seal the 1. Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for bag again about 1cm above the first seal. refrigeration. 8. Bulky items sometimes make it difficult 2. Use ONLY bags, rolls and canisters to achieve a smooth sealing surface. manufactured by FoodSaver ® Gently stretch the bag flat along the 3. Do not allow the Vacuum Channel to Sealing Strip before closing the lid. fill up with liquids. This will render the machine unusable. To prevent it, avoid 9. When packaging products with sharp overfilling the bags and freeze liquids first. edges (dry spaghetti, silverware, etc.), protect the bag from punctures by 4. You can prevent liquids from being wrapping the products in a cushioning drawn into the appliance by placing a material, such as paper towels, styrofoam, folded paper towel at the top of the bag, tissue, etc. Products can also be vacuum... -
Page 6: Features Of Your Foodsaver ® Vac660
VAC660 28cm vacuum packaging system with multi-fuction control panel Accessory Port Attach accessory hose here and use to vacuum package with FoodSaver Canisters ® and bottle stoppers. Speed Setting Select speed to optimise the vacuum 'Normal' for average sized bags, canisters and bottle. 'Fast' for larger - sized bags and canisters. Adjustable Food Setting Select food type to optimise the seal. Dry (normal seal time) for food without liquid; Moist (longer seal time) for juicy foods. Foam Gasket Extra-wide Sealing Strip... - Page 7 Vacuum & Seal Button This button has two uses: 1. Press to vacuum package and seal with a single touch. Shuts off automatically. 2. Press to cancel process at any time. Canister Vacuum Button Press to achieve best vacuum results for canisters and bottle stoppers. Seal Button This button has three uses: 1. Press to immediately stop the vacuum process and begin sealing the bag. 2. Press to create a seal when making bags from a FoodSaver Roll. ® 3.Press to create a seal on foil-based chip and cereal packets. Pulse Button Press to remove air-as much or as little as required - then press seal to complete. Vacuum channel Easy-Clean / Removable Drip Tray Easy-lock latch...
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Page 8: Using Your Foodsaver ® Vac660
Using your FoodSaver VAC660 ® 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. electrical outlet. 2. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 2. Pull out enough bag material to hold item 7.5cm of space between bag contents to be vacuum packaged. and top of bag. 3. Cut Roll to desired length, plus 7.5cm. 3. Open FoodSaver lid and place open end ®... - Page 9 Using your FoodSaver VAC660 continued ® Tips on Sealing a Bag Tips on Removing Air from a Bag Make sure you've locked the appliance lid. Make sure you've locked the appliance lid. When making a bag from a roll, place bag When vacuuming and sealing a bag or material on Sealing Strip, close lid and canister, ensure latch is locked. ensure latch is locked. Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing Strip. Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled allow air to come back into bag. Check for...
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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. Place the appliance on a flat, dry surface 3. Insert one end of the Accessory Hose and plug the supply cord into a standard into the Accessory Port on the appliance. electrical outlet. Insert the other end of the hose into the lid of canister or bottle stopper. 2. Canisters: place the item(s) to be vacuum packaged inside the canister. Place the lid 4. Lock the latch on the side of the on top of the canister. See figure 1. appliance before vacuuming. 5. Press 'Canister' Button to begin vacuum process for either canisters or bottles, motor will run until vacuum process is complete. 6. When motor turns off, gently twist and remove Accessory Hose from appliance and canister or bottle stopper. Deli Containers: 1. Place the item(s) to be vacuum packaged inside the container*. Place the lid firmly Figure 1... - 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. See To open, press and hold down the grey rubber figure 4. button in the centre of the lid. This will release the vacuum – a hissing sound can be heard as the air rushes in. How to Remove the FoodSaver Bottle Stopper ® To remove, simply twist and pull up on the Bottle Stopper to release the vacuum. How to Open FoodSaver Deli containers ®...
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Page 12: Care And Cleaning Instructions
Care and Cleaning Instructions The FoodSaver Appliance 3. Allow bags to dry thoroughly before ® reusing. To avoid possible illness, do not 1. Always unplug the appliance before reuse bags after storing raw meats, fish or cleaning. greasy foods. Do not reuse bags that have 2. Clean using a mild dishwashing soap and been microwaved or simmered. a warm, damp cloth. Do not immerse the appliance in water. Dry thoroughly before FoodSaver Accessories ® using. 1. All FoodSaver accessories should be ® 3. Do not use abrasive products or washed in warm water using a mild materials to clean any of the appliance dishwashing soap. Dry thoroughly before components. -
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 for a boating or sailing outing. Food will and 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. packaging using the FoodSaver Bags, ® Canisters and Accessories. • Vacuum package first aid kits and emergency kits for your house, your boat • Camping and hiking gear stays dry and and your car. Items will all be in one compact. Vacuum packaging your clothes package and will stay dry and without and equipment will help save space in your dirt and mold. Include flares, batteries, bag. Vacuum package matches, maps and flashlight, candles and matches. anything you want to stay dry. • To vacuum package silver, wrap fork prongs • For picnics, fill a FoodSaver Bag with ice ® in soft cushioning material, such as a and seal. When it melts, you’ll have fresh paper towel, to avoid puncturing bag. water for drinking or you can put it back in the freezer as a reusable ice pack. • For painting, vacuum package your wet paint brush between coats rather than washing out. Particularly useful for oil based paints that require mineral... -
Page 14: Food Preparation And Storage Guide
Food Preparation and Storage Guide Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging Food • B acteria: Frequently results in discoloration, soft or slimy texture, and/or an unpleasant Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for odor. 'Clostrid ium botulinum' (the organism canning nor can it reverse deteriorating that causes Botulism) can grow without quality; it can only slow down changes in air under the right conditions, cannot be quality. It is impossible to predict how long detected by smell or taste, and although a specific food will have top-quality flavour, extremely rare, can be very dangerous. appearance and texture, because it depends on the age and condition of the food on the The combination of vacuum packaging and day it was vacuum packaged. Foods that are freezing will extend food freshness and reduce extremely fresh will last longer than foods the growth of bacteria in perishable foods. -
Page 15: Guidelines For Vacuum Packaging
Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging Preparation Guidelines for Meat and Fish servings, first place on a baking sheet and spread them out so they are not touching. For best results, pre-freeze meat and fish This prevents them from freezing together for 1-2 hours before vacuum packaging in a in a block. Once they are frozen, remove from FoodSaver Bag. This helps retain the juice ® baking sheet and vacuum package vegetables and shape and guarantees a better seal. in a FoodSaver Bag. After they have been ® If it's not possible to pre-freeze, place a vacuum packaged, return them to the freezer. folded paper towel between meat or fish and Note: Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, top of bag but below seal area. Leave paper Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, towel in bag to absorb excess moisture and turnips) naturally emit gases during storage. juices during vacuum packaging process. Therefore, after blanching, they must be Note: Beef may appear darker after vacuum stored in freezer only. packaging due to the removal of oxygen. Important: Mushrooms and garlic should never This is not an indication of spoilage. be vacuum packaged. - 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. If using a bag, marinades much faster than traditional pre-freeze for 1-2 hours or until solidly marinating methods. Marinating can occur frozen. To save time, make cookie dough, pie in either FoodSaver Bags or Canisters. ® shells, whole pies, or mix dry ingredients in Do not overfill bags with marinating liquid. advance and vacuum package for later use. This ensures that liquid does not enter the vacuum channel. Preparation Guidelines for Coffee and Powdery Note: Marinating times will vary depending foods on the type of marinade being used. Do not To prevent food particles from being drawn...
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Page 17: Preservation Guidelines
Preservation Guidelines Where to Recommended Storage Life Normal Foods Store FoodSaver ® Storage with FoodSaver ® Storage Life Meat Beef, Pork, Lamb Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2-3 years 6 months ® Ground Meat Freezer FoodSaver Bag 1 year 4 months ® Poultry Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2-3 years 6 months ® Fish Freezer FoodSaver... - Page 18 Preservation Guidelines continued Recommended Where to Storage Life Normal Foods Store with FoodSaver ® Storage Life FoodSaver ® Container Baked Goods Bagels, Bread, Pastries Freezer FoodSaver Bag 1-3 years 6-12 ® months Nuts Almonds, Peanuts Pantry FoodSaver Bag, Canister 2 years 6 months ® Sunflower Seeds 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, which may have released the vacuum. • Check to see that the appliance is plugged Cushion sharp edges in the contents of in. Test electrical outlet by plugging in the bag with paper towels. another appliance. • The appliance will shut off automatically The Bag Melts: if overheated. Allow to cool down for 20 • Should sealing strip overheat and melt minutes and try again. the bag, it may be necessary to lift the lid and allow sealing strip to cool for a few • Check supply cord and plug for damage. minutes. If damaged, do not use the appliance. • Built-in safety shut-off may shut the Air is not removed from the bag: appliance off if it becomes overheated. • To seal properly, open end of bag should Allow the unit to cool down for 20 minutes be resting entirely inside Vacuum Channel and try again. - Page 20 Notes...
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- Page 23 12 months of purchase (3 months commercial use) due to faulty materials or manufacture, we will replace it for you free of charge. Should you experience any difficulties with In Australia you are entitled to a your appliance, please phone our customer replacement or refund for a major failure and service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in for compensation for any other reasonably Australia, or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand. foreseeable loss or damage. 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 quality and the failure does not amount to seek to resolve your difficulties or, if the a major failure. appliance is defective, advise you on how Should your appliance require repair or to obtain a replacement or refund. service after the guarantee period, contact Your Sunbeam 12 Month Replacement your nearest Sunbeam service centre. Guarantee naturally does not cover misuse For a complete list of Sunbeam’s authorised...
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