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Home Vacuum Packaging System
Instruction BookletVAC430 – VS4300
Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
Important Safeguards 2
Important Tips 3
Features of your FoodSaver® VAC430 4
Using your FoodSaver® VAC430 6
Tips on Sealing a Bag 8
How to Vacuum Package using FoodSaver®
Canisters, Bottle Stoppers & Deli Containers 9
Care and Cleaning Instructions 11
Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items 12
Food Preparation and Storage Guide 13
Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging 14
Preservation Guidelines 16
Troubleshooting 18
Contents
Important instructions – retain for future use.
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
• Donotusetheapplianceonwetorhotsurfaces,ornearaheatsource.
• Donotimmerseanypartoftheappliance,supplycordorpluginwaterorotherliquid.
• Todisconnect,unplugthesupplycordfromtheelectricaloutlet.Donotdisconnectbypullingonthecord.
• Donotoperatetheappliancewithadamagedsupplycordorplug.Donotoperatetheapplianceifitmalfunctionsorisinanywaydamaged.Ifthecordorthemachineisdamaged,itmustbereturnedtoanauthorizedservicecenter.
• Donotuseanextensioncordwiththeappliance.
• UseonlyaccessoriesorattachmentsrecommendedbySunbeamandtheFoodSaver®brandteam.
• Usetheapplianceonlyforitsintendeduse.• Closelysupervisechildrenwhenusingany
electricalappliance.Donotallowtheappliancetobeusedasatoy.
• Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)withreducedphysical,sensoryormentalcapabilities,orlackofexperienceandknowledge,unlesstheyhavebeengivensupervisionorinstructionconcerninguseoftheappliancebyapersonresponsiblefortheirsafety.
• Ifthesupplycordisdamaged,itmustbereplacedbythemanufacturer,oritsserviceagentorasimilarlyqualifiedpersoninordertoavoidahazard.
•Thisapplianceisintendedtobeusedinhouseholdandsimilarapplicationssuchas:staffkitchenareasinshops,officesandotherworkingenvironments;farmhouses;byclientsinhotels,motelsandotherresidentialtypeenvironments;bedandbreakfasttypeenvironments.
• For Household Use Only
• Please Save These Instructions
WARNING: To avoid dangers of suffocation,
keep bag away from babies and children.
This is not a toy.
Important Safeguards
ReadtheInstructionsCarefully.ForYourOwnSafety,AlwaysFollowTheseBasicPrecautionsWhenUsingtheFoodSaver®Appliance:
Ifyouhaveanyconcernsregardingtheperformanceanduseofyourappliance,pleasevisitwww.sunbeam.com.auorcontacttheSunbeamConsumerServiceLine.
Ensuretheabovesafetyprecautionsareunderstood.2
When Vacuum Packaging:
1. VacuumpackagingisNOTasubstituteforrefrigeration.
2. UseONLYbags,rollsandcanistersmanufacturedbyFoodSaver®.
3. DonotallowtheVacuumChanneltofillupwithliquids.Thiswillrenderthemachineunusable.To prevent it, avoid overfilling the bags and freeze liquids first.
4. Youcanpreventliquidsfrombeingdrawnintotheappliancebyplacingafoldedpapertowelatthetopofthebag,butbelowthesealarea,beforevacuumpackaging.
5. DonotattempttocreateyourownsidesealsforaFoodSaver®Bag.Thesebagsaremanufacturedwithspecialsideseamswhicharesealedallthewaytotheouteredge.Creatingyourownsideseamscanactuallyleaveairchannelsexposedwhichwillcauseleakageandpreventavacuumfrombeingformed.
6. Alwaysmakesureyouleaveatleast2.5cmofextrabagmaterialforeachtimeyouplantoreusethebag.Toavoidpossibleillness,do not reuse bags after storing meats, fish or greasy foods.
7. Ifyouarenotsurewhetheryouhaveachievedacompleteseal,simplysealthebagagainabout1cmabovethefirstseal.
8. Bulkyitemssometimesmakeitdifficulttoachieveasmoothsealingsurface.GentlystretchthebagflatalongtheSealingStripbeforeclosingthelid.
9. Whenpackagingproductswithsharpedges(dryspaghetti,silverware,etc.),protectthebagfrompuncturesbywrappingtheproductsinacushioningmaterial,suchaspapertowels,styrofoam,tissue,etc.Productscanalsobevacuum
packagedincanisterstoavoidanypossibilityofpuncturingabag.
10.Avoiddrawingpowderyorfine-grainedproductssuchas,flour,sugarandcoffeegrindsintotheappliance.Thiswillinhibitthevacuumingandsealingprocessandmayclogtheunit,preventingitfromdrawingagoodvacuum.Topreventthisfromoccurring,avoidoverfillingthebags.
11.IfusingtheFoodSaver®appliancetore-sealpackets,ensurethatthesehavebeenpreviouslycommerciallyheatsealed.Donotusethesealingstriptore-sealconventionalplasticwrap,sandwichbagsandplasticbagsastheymaymeltoverthesealingstrip.
Important Tips
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VAC430 28cm vacuum packaging system
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Auto-vacuum IndicatorGreenlightindicatesthatthevacuumprocessisinoperationandhandscanberemovedfromthe“Press/Hold”areasonthelid.
Release/Cancel ButtonPressthisbuttontoopenthelidafterthevacuumandsealingprocessisfinished,ortocancelanoperationinprogress.
Foam Gasket
Sealing Strip
Easy Clean Drip Tray
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Accessory PortAttachaccessoryhosehereandusetovacuumpackagewithFoodSaver®Canisters,DeliContainersandBottleStoppers.
Sealing Light IndicatorTheredsealinglightindicatesthatthesealingprocessisinoperation.
PRESS/HOLD AreasPressandholdontheseareasfirmlywiththepalmsofyourhandsforoperationtobegin.
Vacuum Channel
How to make a Bag from a FoodSaver® Roll.
1. Placetheapplianceonaflat,drysurfaceandplugthesupplycordintoastandardelectricaloutlet.
2. Openthelid.
3. Cutrolltodesiredlengthplus7.5cm.Placeoneendofthebagonthesealingstrip,butdonotplacethebagintothevacuumchannel.Seefigure1.
4.Closethelid.
5.Positionyourhandsoverthe“PRESS/HOLD”iconsonbothsidesofthelidandpressfirmlywiththepalmsofyourhands.Seefigure2.
Themotorwillstart.Continuetopressandholduntilthegreenauto-vacuumindicatorlightilluminates.Seefigure3.
Youmaynowremoveyourhandsfromthelidandwaitforthevacuumprocesstocontinue.
6. Theredsealingindicatorlightilluminatestoinformyouwhensealingisinprogress.
7. Whentheredindicatorlightturnsoff,pressthe“Release/Cancel”button.Seefigure4.
Liftthelidandremovethebag.
NOTE:Wait20secondsbeforevacuumingand/orsealingagain.
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Using your FoodSaver® VAC430
Press and hold
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Figure 3
Figure 2
Press Release/Cancel
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How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver® Bags.
1. Placetheapplianceonaflat,drysurfaceandplugthesupplycordintoastandardelectricaloutlet.
2. Placeitem(s)inbag,allowingatleast7.5cmofspacebetweenbagcontentsandtopofbag.
3. Openthelidandplacetheopenendofthebagintothevacuumchannel.Seefigure5.
4. Closelid
5. PositionyourhandsoverthePress/Holdiconsonbothsidesofthelidandpressfirmlywiththepalmsofyourhands.Seefigure6.
Themotorwillstart.Continuetopressandholduntilthegreenauto-vacuumindicatorlightilluminates.Youmaynowremoveyourhandsfromthelidandwaitforthevacuumprocesstocontinue.
6. Theredsealingindicatorlightilluminatestoinformyouwhensealingisinprogress.
7. Whentheredindicatorlightturnsoff,presstheRelease/Cancelbutton.Seefigure7.
Liftthelidandremovethebag.
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Using your FoodSaver® VAC430 continued
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Press and hold Figure 6
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Tips on Sealing a Bag
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal. Eitherpre-freezemoistfoodsuchasrawmeatfor1-2hoursbeforevacuumpackaging,orplaceafoldedpapertowelbetweenfoodandendofbagtoabsorbexcessliquids.Justbesuretoleaveatleast7.5cmbetweenfoodandendofbagsothatbagsealsproperlywithpapertowelinside.
Make sure you give appliance time to cool down.Waitatleast20secondsbetweenseals.Underveryheavyusage,appliancewillnotoperatetopreventoverheating.Ifitdoes,unplugappliance,wait20minutestoallowappliancetocooloff.
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing Strip.Wrinklesinsealmaycauseleakageandallowairtocomebackintobag.CheckforwrinklesinbagalongSealingStripbeforeclosinglidandvacuumpackaging.Ifyoufindwrinklesaftersealingbag,simplycutbagopenandvacuumpackageagain.
If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without stopping,considerthefollowing:Youmayneedtoadjustbagandtryagain.Ifyouaremakingtheinitialsealonapieceofbagmaterialwithtwoopenends,makesurebagisplacedonSealingStrip.Ifyouarevacuumpackagingwithabag,makesureopenendisplacedovertheVacuumChannelandmakesureAccessoryHoseisnotattached.
How to Vacuum Package using FoodSaver® Canisters, Bottle Stoppers and Deli Containers
How to Vacuum Package using FoodSaver® Canisters, Bottle Stoppers and Deli Containers
1. Placetheapplianceonaflat,drysurfaceandplugthesupplycordintoastandardelectricaloutlet.
2.Canisters: Placetheitem(s)tobevacuumpackaged
insidethecanister*.Placethelidontopofthecanister.InsertoneendoftheAccessoryHoseintotheAccessoryPortonyourFoodSaver®appliance.InserttheotherendoftheAccessoryHoseintotheholeonthetopofthecanister.Seefigure1.
Bottle Stoppers: InserttheBottleStopperintotheneckof
thebottle.Leaveatleast2.5cmbetweenthecontentsandtherim.InsertoneendoftheAccessoryHoseintotheAccessoryPortonyourFoodSaver®appliance.
InserttheotherendoftheAccessoryHoseintotheholeontopofthebottlestopper.Seefigure2.
Deli Containers: Placetheitem(s)tobevacuumpackaged
insidethedelicontainer*.Placethelidfirmlyontopofthecontainer.InsertoneendoftheAccessoryHoseintotheAccessoryPortonyourFoodSaver®appliance.InserttheotherendoftheAccessoryHoseintotheholeonthetopofthecontaineradaptor.Placethecontaineradaptoroverthegreyvacuumvalveonthecontainerlid.Twistthegreytipofhosewhileinsertingtoensureatightfit.Seefigure3.
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3. Vacuumpackageasperinstructionsin‘UsingyourFoodSaver®VAC430’Guideonpage7,points4ff.
*FoodSaver®CanistersandFoodSaver®DeliContainersaresoldseparately.
Important: Aftervacuumpackaging,putdelicontainerinrefrigeratororfreezer.Allowhotfoodstocooltoroomtemperaturebeforevacuumpackaging.Otherwise,thecontentsmaybubbleupoutthecontainer.
DonotstoreFoodSaver®Canistersinthefreezer.FoodSaver®DeliContainersaresuitableforthefreezer.
How to Open the FoodSaver® CanisterToopen,pressandholddownthegreyrubberbuttoninthecentreofthelid.Thiswillreleasethevacuum–ahissingsoundcanbeheardastheairrushesin.
How to Remove the FoodSaver® Bottle StopperToremove,simplytwistandpullupontheBottleStoppertoreleasethevacuum.
How to Open FoodSaver® Deli ContainersToopen,liftthegreyrubbercoverinthecentreofthelid.Thiswillreleasethevacuum–ahissingsoundcanbeheardastheairrushesis.
IMPORTANT: RemembertoremovetheAccessoryHosefromtheAccessoryPortontheappliancebeforeyouvacuumpackageinFoodSaver®Bags.
How to Vacuum Package using FoodSaver® Canisters, Bottle Stoppers and Deli Containers - Continued
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Care and Cleaning Instructions
The FoodSaver® Appliance
1. Alwaysunplugtheappliancebeforecleaning.
2. Cleanusingamilddishwashingsoapandawarm,dampcloth.Donotimmersetheapplianceinwater.Drythoroughlybeforeusing.
3. Donotuseabrasiveproductsormaterialstocleananyoftheappliancecomponents.
Drip TrayWipeoutwithcleanclothtocleantray.
FoodSaver® Bags
IMPORTANT:Donotreusebagsafterstoringmeats,fishorgreasyfoods.
1. Washbagsinwarmwaterusingamilddishwashingsoap.
2. Bagscanbewashedinthedishwasherbycarefullyturningthebagsinsideoutandspreadingthemoverthetoprackofthedishwashersothatallsurfacesareexposedtothewashingwater.
3. Allowbagstodrythoroughlybeforereusing.Toavoidpossibleillness,donotreusebagsafterstoringrawmeats,fishorgreasyfoods.Do not reuse bags that have been microwaved or simmered.
FoodSaver® Accessories
1. AllFoodSaver®accessoriesshouldbewashedinwarmwaterusingamilddishwashingsoap.Drythoroughlybeforeusing.
2. AllFoodSaver®CanisterandDeliContainerbases(butnotthelids)maybewashedinthedishwasher.FoodSaver®CanisterlidsandDeliContainerlids(white)areNOTdishwashersafe.
3. TheFoodSaver®Canisterbase(clear)andDeliContainerbasecanbecleanedinthedishwasherbutonlyinthetopshelf.Itemswashedinbottomshelvescandistortduetotheheatfromthedishwasherelement.
IMPORTANT:Allplasticcomponentsdeterioratethroughtheprolongeduseofadishwasherforcleaning.Handwashingofplasticcomponentsinwarmsoapywaterisalwaysrecommended.
NOTE:FoodSaver®CanistersandFoodSaver®DeliContainersaresoldseparately.
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YourFoodSaver®appliancealsoprotectsnon-fooditemsfromoxidation,corrosionandmoisture.
JustfollowthedirectionsforvacuumpackagingusingtheFoodSaver®Bags,Canisters,DeliContainerandAccessories.
• Campingandhikinggearstaysdryandcompact.Vacuumpackagingyourclothesandequipmentwillhelpsavespaceinyourbag.Vacuumpackagematches,mapsandanythingyouwanttostaydry.
• Forpicnics,fillaFoodSaver®Bagwithiceandseal.Whenitmelts,you’llhavefreshwaterfordrinkingoryoucanputitbackinthefreezerasareusableicepack.
• Forpainting,vacuumpackageyourwetpaintbrushbetweencoatsratherthanwashingout.Particularlyusefulforoilbasedpaintsthatrequiremineralturpentinetocleanup.
• Vacuumpackageyourfoodandequipmentforaboatingorsailingouting.Foodwillstaydryinthecooler/esky.Batteriesandfilmwon’tgetdamagedbywater,andyou’llappreciatehavingadrychangeofclothes.
• Vacuumpackagefirstaidkitsandemergencykitsforyourhouse,yourboatandyourcar.Itemswillallbeinonepackageandwillstaydryandwithoutdirtandmould.Includeflares,batteries,flashlight,candlesandmatches.
• Tovacuumpackagesilver,wrapforkprongsinsoftcushioningmaterial,suchasapapertowel,toavoidpuncturingbag.
Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items
Food Preparation and Storage GuideGuidelines for Vacuum Packaging Food
Vacuumpackagingisnotasubstituteforcanningnorcanitreversedeterioratingquality;itcanonlyslowdownchangesinquality.Itisimpossibletopredicthowlong
aspecificfoodwillhavetop-qualityflavour,appearanceandtexture,becauseitdependsontheageandconditionofthefoodonthedayitwasvacuumpackaged.Foodsthatareextremelyfreshwilllastlongerthanfoodsthatarealreadydeteriorating.
Vacuumpackagingextendsthelifeoffoodsbyremovingnearlyalltheairinasealedcontainer,therebyreducingoxidationwhichaffectsnutritionalvalue,flavourandoverallquality.However,mostfoodscontainenoughwatertosupportmicro-organismswhichcangrowwithorwithoutair.Whilemicroorganismsarepresenteverywhere,onlycertainonescauseproblems,andonlyundercertainconditions:
• Mould:Easytoidentifybecauseofitscharacteristicfuzz.Mouldsarevirtuallyeliminatedbyvacuumpackagingbecausetheycannotgrowinalowoxygenenvironment.
• Yeast:Resultsinfermentation,whichcanfrequentlybeidentifiedbysmellortaste.Yeastrequireswater,sugarandamoderatetemperaturetogrow,andcangrowwithorwithoutair.Refrigerationslowsthegrowthofyeast,andfreezingstopsitcompletely.
• Bacteria:Frequentlyresultsindiscoloration,softorslimytexture,and/oranunpleasantodour.‘Clostridiumbotulinum’(theorganismthatcausesBotulism)cangrowwithoutairundertherightconditions,cannotbedetectedbysmellortaste,andalthoughextremelyrare,canbeverydangerous.
The combination of vacuum packaging and freezing will extend food freshness and reduce the growth of bacteria in perishable foods.
Maintaininglowtemperaturesisacriticalfactorinpreservingfoodssafely.Growthofmicro-organismsissignificantlyreducedattemperaturesof4°Corbelow.Freezingat-17°Cdoesnotkillmicro-organisms,butitstopsthemfromgrowing.Forlongtermstorage,alwaysfreeze“perishable”foodsthathavebeenvacuumpackaged.
Thawing and Heating Vacuum Packaged FoodsAlwaysthawfoodsineithertheRefrigeratorormicrowave–donotleave“perishable”foodsatroomtemperaturetothaw.TomicrowaveinaFoodSaver®Bag,cutacornerofthebagandplaceonamicrowave-safedish.YoucanalwaysreheatfoodsinFoodSaver®Bagsbyplacingtheminwateratalowsimmerbelow75°C.
NOTE:VacuumpackagingisNOTasubstituteforrefrigerationorfreezing.Any“perishable”foodsthatrequirerefrigerationpriortovacuumpackagingstillmustberefrigeratedorfrozenaftervacuumpackaging.
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Preparation Guidelines for Meat and Fish
Forbestresults,pre-freezemeatandfishfor1-2hoursbeforevacuumpackaginginaFoodSaver®Bag.Thishelpsretainthejuiceandshapeandguaranteesabetterseal.
Ifit’snotpossibletopre-freeze,placeafoldedpapertowelbetweenmeatorfishandtopofbagbutbelowsealarea.Leavepapertowelinbagtoabsorbexcessmoistureandjuicesduringvacuumpackagingprocess.
NOTE:Beefmayappeardarkeraftervacuumpackagingduetotheremovalofoxygen.Thisisnotanindicationofspoilage.
Preparation Guidelines for Hard Cheeses
Tokeepcheesefresh,vacuumpackageitaftereachuse.MakeyourFoodSaver®Bagextralong,allowing2.5cmofbagmaterialforeachtimeyouplantoopenandresealinadditiontothe7.5cmroomyounormallyleavebetweencontentsandseal.Simplycutsealededgeandremovecheese.Whenyou’rereadytorepackagethecheese,justdropitinbagandreseal.
Preparation Guidelines for Vegetables
Vegetablesneedtobeblanchedbeforevacuumpackaging.Thisprocessstopstheenzymeactionthatcouldleadtolossofflavour,colourandtexture.
Toblanchvegetables,placetheminboilingwaterfor1to2minutes.Afterblanching,immersevegetablesinicedcoldwatertostopthecookingprocess.Finally,dryvegetablesonatowelbeforevacuumpackaging.Whenfreezingvegetables,itisbesttopre-freezethemfor1-2hoursoruntilsolidlyfrozen.Tofreezevegetablesinindividualservings,firstplaceonabakingsheetandspreadthemout
sotheyarenottouching.Thispreventsthemfromfreezingtogetherinablock.Oncetheyarefrozen,removefrombakingsheetandvacuumpackagevegetablesinaFoodSaver®Bag.Aftertheyhavebeenvacuumpackaged,returnthemtothefreezer.
NOTE:Cruciferousvegetables(broccoli,Brusselssprouts,cabbage,cauliflower,kale,turnips)naturallyemitgasesduringstorage.Therefore,afterblanching,theymustbestoredinfreezeronly.
Important:Mushroomsshouldneverbevacuumpackaged.
Preparation Guidelines for Leafy Vegetables
Forbestresults,useacanistertostoreleafyvegetables.Firstwashthevegetablesandthendrywithatowelorsaladspinner.Aftertheyaredried,puttheminacanisterandvacuumpackage.Storeinrefrigerator.
Preparation Guidelines for Fruits
Whenfreezingsoftfruitsorberries,itisbesttopre-freezethemfor1-2hoursoruntilsolidlyfrozen.Tofreezefruitinindividualservings,firstplaceonabakingsheetandspreadthemoutsotheyarenottouching.Thispreventsthemfromfreezingtogetherinablock.Oncetheyarefrozen,removefrombakingsheetandvacuumpackagefruitinaFoodSaver®Bag.Aftertheyhavebeenvacuumpackaged,returnthemtothefreezer.
Youcanvacuumpackageportionsforbaking,orinyourfavouritecombinationsforeasyfruitsaladallyearround.Ifstoringintherefrigerator,werecommendusingaFoodSaver®Canister.
Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging
Preparation Guidelines for Baked Goods
Tovacuumpackagesoftorairybakedgoods,werecommendusingaFoodSaver®Canistersotheywillholdtheirshape.Ifusingabag,pre-freezefor1-2hoursoruntilsolidlyfrozen.Tosavetime,makecookiedough,pieshells,wholepies,ormixdryingredientsinadvanceandvacuumpackageforlateruse.
Preparation Guidelines for Coffee and Powdery foods
Topreventfoodparticlesfrombeingdrawnintovacuumpump,placeacoffeefilterorpapertowelattopofbagorcanisterbeforevacuumpackaging.YoucanalsoplacethefoodinitsoriginalbaginsideaFoodSaver®Bag.
Preparation Guidelines for Liquids
Beforeyouvacuumpackageliquidssuchassoupstock,pre-freezeinacasseroledish,loafpanoricecubetrayuntilsolid.RemovefrozenliquidfrompanandvacuumpackageinaFoodSaver®Bag.Youcanstackthese“frozenbricks”inyourfreezer.Whenyou’rereadytouse,justcutcornerofbagandplaceinadishinmicrowaveordropintowateratalowsimmerbelow75˚C.
Tovacuumpackagenon-carbonatedbottledliquids,youcanuseaFoodSaver®Bottle
Stopperwiththeoriginalcontainer.Remembertoleaveatleast2.5cmofroombetweencontentsandbottomofBottleStopper.Youcanre-sealbottlesaftereachuse.
Preparation Guidelines for Snack Foods
Yoursnackfoodswillmaintaintheirfreshnesslongerwhenyouvacuumpackagethem.Forbestresults,useaFoodSaver®Canisterforcrushableitemslikecrackers.
Preparation Guidelines for Marinating
Vacuumsealingopenstheporesinfoodssuchasmeats,poultryandseafoodabsorbingmarinadesmuchfasterthantraditionalmarinatingmethods.MarinatingcanoccurineitherFoodSaver®BagsorCanisters.
Donotoverfillbagswithmarinatingliquid.Thisensuresthatliquiddoesnotenterthevacuumchannel.
NOTE:Marinatingtimeswillvarydependingonthetypeofmarinadebeingused.Donotmarinateformorethan5-10minutesifthemarinadecontainsacidicingredients,suchaslemonjuiceandvinegar.
Re-sealing Chip packets, etc
WhilstwerecommendonlyusingFoodSaver®BagsandRollstovacuumpackageitems,youcanalsoutilisethesealingstriptoresealpocketsthathavealreadyundergoneacommercialqualityseal.
Theheatsealingstripallowshalfconsumedpacketsofchips,crackersandcerealstoberesealedbyplacingonheatingsealingstrip.
Ensurethatthebagdoesnotreachintothevacuumchannel,asitwillcrushdelicateitems.Onlyre-sealpackets.
NOTE:Donotusethesealingstriptosealconventionalplasticwrap,sandwichbagsandplasticbagsasthebagsmaymeltoverthesealingstrip.
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Preservation Guidelines
FoodsWhere to
StoreRecommended
FoodSaver® Products
Storage Life with FoodSaver®
Products
Normal Storage Life
Meat
Beef,Pork,Lamb Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2-3years 6months
GroundMeat Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 1year 4months
Poultry Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2-3years 6months
Fish Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2years 6months
Hard Cheeses
Cheddar,Swiss Refrigerator FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 4-8months 1-2weeks
Parmesan Refrigerator FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 4-8months 1-2weeks
Vegetables (Vegetables,excludingleafytypes,mustbeblanchedbeforevacuumsealing.)
Asparagus Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2-3years 8months
Broccoli,Cauliflower Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2-3years 8months
Cabbage,BrusselsSprouts
Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2-3years 8months
Corn(coborkernel) Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2-3years 8months
GreenBeans Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2-3years 8months
Lettuce,Spinach Refrigerator FoodSaver®Canister 2weeks 3-6days
SnowPeas,SnapPeas Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2-3years 8months
Fruits
Apricots,Plums Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 1-3years 6-12months
Peaches,Nectarines Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 1-3years 6-12months
Softer Berries
Raspberries,Blackberries
Refrigerator FoodSaver®Canister 1week 1-3days
Strawberries Refrigerator FoodSaver®Canister 1week 1-3days
Harder Berries
Blueberries Refrigerator FoodSaver®Canister 2weeks 3-6days
Cranberries Refrigerator FoodSaver®Canister 2weeks 3-6days
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Baked Goods
Bagels,Bread,Pastries Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 1-3years 6-12months
Nuts
Almonds,Peanuts Pantry FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 2years 6months
SunflowerSeeds Pantry FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 2years 6months
Coffee
CoffeeBeans Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2-3years 6months
CoffeeBeans Pantry FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 1year 3months
GroundCoffee Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2years 6months
GroundCoffee Pantry FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 5-6months
Prepared Liquids
Sauces,Soups,Stews Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 1-2years 3-6months
Bottled Liquids
Wine Refrigerator FoodSaver®BottleStopper 2-4months 1-3weeks
Oils Pantry FoodSaver®BottleStopper 1-1½years 5-6months
Dry Foods
Beans,Grains Pantry FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 1-2years 6months
Pasta,Rice Pantry FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 1-2years 6months
Powdery Foods
DryMilk Pantry FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 1-2years 6months
DriedCoconut Pantry FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 1-2years 6months
Flour Pantry FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 1-2years 6months
Sugar,BrownSugar Pantry FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 1-2years 6months
Snack Foods
Chips Pantry FoodSaver®Canister 3-6weeks 1-2weeks
Cookies,Crackers Pantry FoodSaver®Canister 3-6weeks 1-2weeks
Nothing happens when pressing the PRESS/HOLD areas
• Checktoseethattheapplianceispluggedin.Testelectricaloutletbyplugginginanotherappliance.
•Theappliancewillshutoffautomaticallyifoverheated.Allowtocooldownfor20minutesandtryagain.
• Checksupplycordandplugfordamage.Ifdamaged,donotusetheappliance.
Air is not removed from the bag:
• Tosealproperly,openendofbagshouldberestingentirelyinsideVacuumChannelarea.
•Checksealingstripandgasketbeneaththelidfordebris.Wipeoffandthensmoothbackintoplace.
• Bagmayhavealeak.Totest,sealthebagwithsomeairinit,submergeinwater,andapplypressure.Bubblesindicatealeak.Resealoruseanotherbag.
• Openbaganddry/wipeattopendofbag.Ensurenofoodparticlesarein/aroundtopofbag.
Air was removed from the bag, but has come back into the bag:
• Leaksalongthesealcanbecausedbywrinkles,crumbs,greaseorliquids.Reopenbag,wipethetopinsideofthebagandsmoothitoutalongthesealingstripbeforeresealing.
• Thereleaseofnaturalgasesorfermentationfromfoods,(suchasfreshfruitsandvegetables)mayhaveoccurred.Mostvegetablesrequireblanchingpriortovacuumpacking.Seepage14formoredetails.Openbag,ifyouthinkfoodhasbeguntospoil,discardfood.LackofrefrigerationorfluctuatingtemperaturesintheRefrigeratorcancausefoodtospoil.
• Checkthebagforapunctureorhole,whichmayhavereleasedthevacuum.Cushionsharpedgesinthecontentsofthebagwithpapertowels.
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The Bag Melts:
• Shouldsealingstripoverheatandmeltthebag,itmaybenecessarytoliftthelidandallowsealingstriptocoolforafewminutes.
• Built-insafetyshut-offmayshuttheapplianceoffifitbecomesoverheated.Allowtheunittocooldownfor20minutesandtryagain.
The FoodSaver® Storage Life with FoodSaver® Canister will not vacuum:
• Makesuretherubbergasketonthecanisterlidisfreefromfoodmaterials,crumbs,coffeegrinds,etc.
• Makesuretherimofthecanisterdoesnothaveanycracksorscratches.Anygapscanpreventavacuumfromforming.
• Makesureyouaren’tfillingthecanistertoofullpriortovacuumpackaging.Alwaysleaveatleast7.5cmbetweenthecontentsandthelid.
The FoodSaver® Storage Life with FoodSaver® Bottle Stopper will not vacuum:
• MakesuretheBottleStopperisfittingsnuglyinsidethebottle.Ifitisloose,airmayleakinandpreventavacuumfromforming.
• MakesuretheneckofthebottleandtipoftheAccessoryHosearefreefromfoodmaterials,crumbs,etc.Anygapscreatedbyfoodetc,willpreventavacuumfromforming:
NOTE :Forallaccessories,makesuretheAccessoryHoseiscompletelyinsertedintoapplianceandlidofaccessory.TwistgreytabonAccessoryHosewhileinsertingtoensureatightfit.
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Notes
Shouldyouexperienceanydifficultieswithyourappliance,pleasephoneourcustomerservicelineforadviceon1300881861inAustralia,or0800786232inNewZealand.Alternatively,youcansendawrittenclaimtoSunbeamattheaddresslistedbelow.Onreceiptofyourclaim,Sunbeamwillseektoresolveyourdifficultiesor,iftheapplianceisdefective,adviseyouonhowtoobtainareplacementorrefund.
YourSunbeam12MonthReplacementGuaranteenaturallydoesnotcovermisuseornegligenthandlingandnormalwearandtear.
Similarlyyour12MonthReplacementGuaranteedoesnotcoverfreightoranyothercostsincurredinmakingaclaim.Pleaseretainyourreceiptasproofofpurchase.
Thebenefitsgiventoyoubythisguaranteeareinadditiontoyourotherrightsandremediesunderanylawswhichrelatetotheappliance.
OurgoodscomewithguaranteesthatcannotbeexcludedundertheAustralianConsumerLawandundertheNewZealandConsumerGuaranteesAct.
InAustraliayouareentitledtoareplacementorrefundforamajorfailureandforcompensationforanyotherreasonablyforeseeablelossordamage.Youarealsoentitledtohavethegoodsrepairedorreplacedifthegoodsfailtobeofacceptablequalityandthefailuredoesnotamounttoamajorfailure.
Shouldyourappliancerequirerepairorserviceaftertheguaranteeperiod,contactyournearestSunbeamservicecentre.
ForacompletelistofSunbeam’sauthorisedservicecentresvisitourwebsiteorcall:
Australiawww.sunbeam.com.au
1300881861Units5&6,13LordStreetBotanyNSW2019Australia
New Zealandwww.sunbeam.co.nz
080078623226VesteyDrive,MtWellingtonAuckland,NewZealand
In the unlikely event that this appliance develops any malfunction within 12 months of purchase (3 months commercial use) due to faulty materials or manufacture, we will replace it for you free of charge.
12 Month Replacement Guarantee
© 2011 Sunbeam Products Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All rights reserved. Foodsaver® is a registered trademark of Sunbeam Products, Inc. Some images and text are copywrited.
Made in China.
Due to minor changes in design or otherwise, the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet.
Sunbeam Corporation LimitedABN 45 000 006 771
Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd.
www.sunbeam.com.auUnits 5 & 6, 13 Lord St BotanyNSW 2019 Australia Unit 3, Building D, 26 Vestey Drive
Mt Wellington, Auckland New Zealand
is a registered trademark.
Need help with your appliance?Contactourcustomerserviceteamorvisitourwebsiteforinformationandtipsongettingthemostfromyourappliance.
In Australia
Visit www.sunbeam.com.au
Or call 1300 881 861
In New Zealand
Visit www.sunbeam.co.nz
Or call 0800 786 232
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