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- Page 1 Home Vacuum Packaging System Instruction Booklet VS5000 Seal + Store Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safeguards Vacuum Packaging Tips Features of your FoodSaver VS5000 ® Vacuum Packaging System Using your FoodSaver VS5000 ® Vacuum Packaging System Vacuum Packaging with Canisters Food Preparation & Safety Care and Cleaning Instructions Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging Preservation Guidelines... -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards Read the Instructions Carefully. For Your Own Safety, Always Follow These Basic Precautions When Using the FoodSaver ® Appliance: Sunbeam is very safety conscious when • Never leave an appliance unattended while designing and manufacturing consumer products, in use. -
Page 5: Vacuum Packaging Tips
To prevent this will cause leakage and prevent a vacuum from occurring, avoid overfilling the from being formed. bags or alternatively use the FoodSaver 6. Always make sure you leave at least canisters. 2.5 cm of extra bag material for each 11. -
Page 6: Vacuum Packaging System
VS5000 FoodSaver Vacuum ® Packaging System Seal + Store Foam Gasket Sealing strip Accessory Hose Port Attach accessory hose here and use to vacuum package with FoodSaver ® Canisters. - Page 7 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.
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Page 8: Using Your Foodsaver ® Vs5000
Using your FoodSaver Vacuum ® Packaging System Seal + Store How to make a Bag from a FoodSaver ® Roll How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver Bags 1. Place FoodSaver ® appliance on a flat, dry 1. Place FoodSaver ®... - Page 9 - if you are vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure the open end is placed down inside the vacuum channel. - ensure the accessory hose is not attached. Make sure you give FoodSaver ® appliance time to cool down. Wait at least 20 seconds between seals.
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Page 10: Vacuum Packaging With Canisters
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 –... -
Page 11: Food Preparation & Safety
– do not leave “perishable” Vacuum packaging extends the life of foods foods at room temperature to thaw. by removing nearly all the air in a sealed To microwave in a FoodSaver ® Bag, cut a container, thereby reducing oxidation which... -
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 dishwashing soap. Dry thoroughly before 2. Clean using a mild dishwashing soap and using. -
Page 13: Guidelines For Vacuum Packaging
® Bag. IMPORTANT: Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria, Soft cheeses should never be vacuum Reheating in water packaged. You can also reheat foods in FoodSaver Bags ® by placing them in water at a low simmer below 75°C. - Page 14 Vacuum Packaging Baked Goods: sheet and spread them out so they are not To vacuum package soft or airy baked goods, touching. This prevents them from freezing we recommend using a FoodSaver ® Canister together in a block. Once they are frozen, so they will hold their shape.
- Page 15 Your snack foods will maintain their freshness To keep emergency kits safe and dry, longer when you vacuum package them. For vacuum package flares, batteries, flashlights, best results, use a FoodSaver ® Canister for matches, candles and other necessities. Your crushable items like crackers.
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Page 16: Preservation Guidelines
Freezer FoodSaver ® 1-3 years 6-12 months Peaches, Nectarines Freezer FoodSaver ® 1-3 years 6-12 months Softer Berries Raspberries, Blackberries Refrigerator FoodSaver ® Canister 1 week 1-3 days Strawberries Refrigerator FoodSaver ® Canister 1 week 1-3 days Harder Berries Blueberries Refrigerator FoodSaver ®... - Page 17 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...
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Page 18: Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items
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. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Allow the unit to cool down for 20 minutes be resting entirely inside Vacuum Channel and try again. area. The FoodSaver Canister will not vacuum: ® • Check sealing strip and gasket beneath the • Make sure the rubber gasket on the lid for debris. - Page 20 Notes...
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- Page 23 12 Month Warranty This Sunbeam product is covered by a 12 month replacement or repair warranty, which is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law (if your product was purchased in Australia) or New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act (if your product was purchased in New Zealand). Should you experience any difficulties with your Your warranty does not: product during the warranty period, please contact...
- Page 24 © 2014 Sunbeam Products Inc. doing business as Jarden www.sunbeam.com.au Consumer Solutions. All rights reserved. Units 5 & 6, 13 Lord St Botany FoodSaver is a registered trademark of Sunbeam Products, 2928-A-IB ® Inc. Some images and text are copywrited.