Introduction; Getting Acquainted - Presto FreshDaddy Instructions Manual

INTRODUCTION

Oxygen promotes certain reactions in food which causes them to deteriorate. The process of vacuum sealing removes air from packages
which helps prevent the growth of mold and bacteria and keeps food fresh longer. Vacuum sealing is ideal for many foods, including those
you buy in bulk, cheese, cold cuts, fresh berries, meat and more. The airtight seal helps extend refrigerator and pantry shelf life, prevent
freezer burn, and reduce waste.
There are some foods that should never be vacuum sealed (see safety precautions on page 2), and others that require special instructions
before vacuum sealing, such as broccoli and cauliflower (see page 8).
In addition to keeping food fresh longer, the vacuum sealer is perfect for sous vide cooking. Steaks, fish, vegetables and more can be
sealed in vacuum bags for delicious sous vide meals.

GETTING ACQUAINTED

Before using the vacuum sealer for the first time, become familiar with the unit and
read the instructions thoroughly.
• Attach the scale platform to the unit. Insert the screw on the bottom of the
platform into the threaded hole on the unit (Fig. A). Spin the platform clockwise
until it is fingertip tight. To remove the scale platform for cleaning, spin it
counterclockwise.
• To access the AC port on the back of the unit, rotate the protective rubber plug
(Fig. B). Plug the power cord into the port and then into a 120VAC electrical wall
outlet.
• To use with vacuum seal zipper bags, storage containers**, bottle stoppers**,
and marinate containers**, insert the vacuum tube firmly into the accessory port
on the back of the vacuum sealer (Fig. B). NOTE: The vacuum tube must be
detached before making and using custom bags from roll material and before
using pre-cut vacuum sealer bags** without ports.
Vacuum Sealer Featu res
PRECISION SCALE
1
Stainless steel platform weighs food up to 4.4 lb (2 kg). It allows precise
measurement for portion control. See page 9 for operating instructions.
LCD DISPLAY
2
Shows the scale weight and the vacuum/sealer status.
To save energy, after 10 minutes of nonuse the display will go blank and the unit will automatically shut off. To reactivate the display
and the unit, press the
TARE
OPEN/CLOSE BAR
3
Touch the stainless steel bar on the top front of the unit to automatically open and close the vacuum sealer. The word
appears in the display briefly when the bar is touched and the locking latches engage or disengage. NOTE: The cord must be plugged
into the unit and a wall outlet to use
this feature.
TARE BUTTON
4
Before using the scale, press the
button to set the scale to zero.
If weighing food in a container, set the
empty container on the scale and then
press the TARE button. The display will
read zero. Place food in the container
and the scale will accurately weigh the
food without including the weight of
the container.
UNITS BUTTON
5
Press the button to display the
UNITS
weight in ounces, pounds, grams, or
kilograms.
**Vacuum seal storage containers, bottle stoppers, pre-cut vacuum sealer bags, and marinate containers are sold separately. See page 13 for accessories.
(See Fig. C, unless noted otherwise.)
button or the open/close bar.
Fig. C
TARE
1
2
Display
Scale
Open/close bar
3
3
FRONT OF UNIT
Scale platform
Screw
Threaded hole
Open/close bar. Touch for automatic operation.
Unit must be plugged in to operate this feature.
BACK OF UNIT
Protective
Power cord port
rubber plug
7
4 6
5 8
Fig. A
Fig. B
Accessory port
or
OPEN CLOSE
11
9
10