Hyundai BS 221 Instruction Manual page 23

HINTS AND TIPS.
- Boil-in-bag foods retain their flavor, the saucepan remains cleaner, cooking odors are reduced,
and it saves energy.
- The vacuum removes the air from the bag, prolonging storage life, and retaining food color. It
also saves space in the freezer or cupboard.
- To achieve an efficient seal, ensure that the area to be sealed is completely clean and dry.
- Also ensure that there are no creases or wrinkles in the bag which would prevent a perfect seal.
- Allow approximately 11/2'' margin between the food and seal to allow for expansion when
freezing and cooking .
- Do not use the vacuum sealer on cling film, as the heat will melt this type of film.
- The while stripe on the bag is for labeling.
- When packing boiling foods, allow them to cool for 5 minutes before packing.
- Do not vacuum air when sealing liquids in bags.
- Remember that seasonings and flavorings alter or intensify during storage, so reduce the
amount of salt, pepper and spices in dishes to be frozen.
THE SEALER HAS MANY USE:
Food Storage:
- Buy food in bulk volume or on sale at low cost and then package for storage.
- Package meat , fish and poultry to freeze or to refrigerate
- Package ingredients for special recipes.
- Save time by pre-cooking meals on weekends and then packaging individual servings. Food is
then ready to reheat during the busy week. Cook by microware, boil-in-bag or open and cook
by conventional methods.
- Pack lunches for school or work.
- Save luncheon meat, cheese and salad fresh from the deli.
- Pack food for picnics, barbecues, boating and camping.
- Save garden fresh vegetables.
- Preserve coffee beans,
- Prepare after school snacks.
- Package vitamins or medication for daily dosage.
General storage
- Protect valuable documents such as insurance policies
- Preserve treasured photographs.
- Keep matches, maps and other items safe and dry when boating, an picnics or camping.
- Seal cosmetics, lotions, etc. against spills in cosmetic cases, travel bags and suitcases.
- Also wrap shoes separately to protect clothing.
- Preserve newspaper articles.
- Protect rare and valuable books.
- Prevent silver ware from tarnishing.
- Keep seeds and bulbs safe and dry for planting next year.
- Protect hockey card and stamp collections.
- Pack bandages and other first aid items for travel.
- Seal and freeze ice for use in coolers and as a cold compress for bumps, bruises, aches and
pains.
- Protect small items of clothing against math infestation.
- Protect jewelry and family heirlooms.
- Keep computer disks dust free.
- Store and organize countless items around the home such as paper clips, rubber bands, buttons
and sewing items. etc.
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