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Care and Cleaning
Never immerse the unit or power cord and plug in water or
any other liquid.
Wipe over the body of the appliance with a soft, dry cloth.
Remove and empty the drip tray
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warm soapy water or place it in the top rack of a dishwasher
thoroughly before retting.
Check the upper gasket
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, lower gasket
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and around the
drip tray to make sure they are free from food debris. Wipe the
gaskets with a warm soapy cloth if needed.
The gaskets may be removed for cleaning. Clean them with
warm, soapy water
Remove the reservoir of the handheld sealer after each use.
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Storage
Close the lid to the rst ‘click’
out and reveal the green band. This is enough to secure the lid
but avoids compressing the gaskets (which may cause incorrect
functioning of the unit).
Wrap the cable around the cleats underneath the unit.
can be stored stood upright as shown.
Storage Guide, Hints and Tips
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The vacuum packaging process extends the life of foods by removing
most of the air from the sealed container
which affects nutritional value, avour and overall quality
can also inhibit growth of microorganisms, which can cause problems
under certain conditions:
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temperatures of 4°C or below
Freezing at -17°C does not kill microorganisms, but stops them from
growing. For long-term storage, always freeze perishable foods that have
been vacuum packaged, and keep refrigerated after thawing.
It is important to note that vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for
canning and it cannot reverse the deterioration of foods. It can only slow
down the changes in quality
retain their top-quality avour
on age and condition of the food on the day it was vacuum packaged.
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do not reuse bags after storing raw meats, raw sh or greasy foods. Do
not reuse bags that have been microwaved or simmered.
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Packaged Foods
Always thaw foods in a refrigerator or a microwave oven
— do not thaw perishable foods at room temperature.
Foods inside bag can be defrosted but not reheated
in a microwave oven. When defrosting foods in the
microwave in FoodSaver™ bags make sure not to exceed maximum power
of 180 watts (defrost setting), maximum time of 2 minutes and maximum
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Bags by placing them in water at a low simmer below 75°C (170°F).
Follow any specic instructions ™ specialty
bags.
Preparation Guidelines
Meat and Fish
For best results, pre-freeze meat and sh for 1-2 hours before vacuum
sealing in a FoodSaver™ Bag. This helps retain the juice and shape, and
guarantees a better seal. If it’s not possible to pre-freeze, place a folded
paper towel between meat or sh and top of bag, but below seal area.
Leave a paper towel in bag to absorb excess moisture and juices during
the vacuum sealing process.
Note: Beef may appear darker after vacuum sealing due to the removal of
oxygen. This is not an indication of spoilage.
Hard Cheeses
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Make your FoodSaver™ Bag extra long, allowing
25mm of bag material for each time you plan to open
and reseal, in addition to the 75mm room you normally
leave between contents and seal.
Simply cut sealed edge and remove cheese. When you’re ready to reseal
the cheese, just drop it in bag and reseal.
Important: Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria, soft cheeses should
never be vacuum sealed.
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This process stops the enzyme action that could lead to
loss of avour
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in the microwave until they are cooked, but still crisp. Blanching times
range from 1 to 2 minutes for leafy greens and peas; 3 to 4 minutes for
snap peas, sliced courgette or broccoli; 5 minutes for carrots; and 7 to
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cold water to stop the cooking process. Finally
before vacuum sealing.
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after blanching, they must be stored in freezer only
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on a baking sheet and spread them out so they are not touching. This
prevents them from freezing together in a block. Once they are frozen,
remove from baking sheet and vacuum seal vegetables in a FoodSaver™
Bag.
Important: Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria, fresh mushrooms,
onions and garlic should never be vacuum sealed.
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For best results, use a canister to store leafy vegetables.
First wash the vegetables, and then dry with a towel or salad
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vacuum seal as normal. Store in the refrigerator
Fruits
When freezing soft fruits or berries, it is best to pre-freeze
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individual servings, rst place on a baking sheet and spread
them out so they are not touching. This prevents them from
freezing together in a block. Once they are frozen, remove
from baking sheet and vacuum seal fruit in a FoodSaver™
Bag.
After they have been vacuum sealed, return them to the freezer
vacuum seal portions for baking or in your favourite combinations for easy
fruit salad all year round. If storing in the refrigerator
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using a FoodSaver™ Canister so they will hold their
shape. If using a bag, pre-freeze for 1-2 hours or until
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shells, whole pies, or mix dry ingredients in advance and
vacuum seal for later use.
Coffee and Powdery Foods
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pump, place a coffee lter or paper towel at top of bag or
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food in its original bag inside a FoodSaver™ Bag, or use a
FoodSaver™ Universal Lid with the original container to
vacuum seal.
Liquids
Before you vacuum seal liquids such as soup stock,
pre-freeze in a casserole dish, loaf pan or ice cube tray
until solid. Remove frozen liquid from pan and vacuum
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bricks’ in your freezer
When you’re ready to use, just cut corner of bag and place in a dish in
microwave or drop into water at a low simmer
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FoodSaver™ Bottle Stopper with the original container
Remember to leave at least 25mm of room between contents and the
bottom of the Bottle Stopper
Pre-Made Meals, Leftovers and Sandwiches
Efciently store your pre-made meals, leftovers and
sandwiches in the stackable, lightweight FoodSaver™
Containers. They are microwaveable, top rack
dishwasher safe and come with a custom adaptor
The lightweight containers will be ready to head off to the
ofce, to school or the great outdoors whenever you are!
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longer when you vacuum seal them. For best
results, use a FoodSaver™ Canister for crushable
items like crackers.
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