Page 2 - Contents
1 Important Safeguards Product Features How To Vacuum Seal with FoodSaver ® Fresh Containers How To Vacuum Seal with FoodSaver ® Zipper Bags How To Marinate with your FoodSaver ® Fresh Appliance Care and Cleaning of your Fresh Appliance FoodSaver ® Fresh Containers & Zipper Bags Guidelines Food ...
Page 3 - Important Safeguards
1 • Read carefully and save all the instructions provided with an appliance. • Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord. • Turn the power off and remove the plug when the appliance is not in use and before...
Page 4 - Product Features
2 A. Vacuum Head FoodSaver ® Fresh VS1300 FEA TURES E. Reservoir F. Vacuum Port B. Start Button H. Base C. Ready Green Indicator Light D. 2 Release Buttons G. Platform Product Features
Page 5 - Vacuum Seal with FoodSaver
3 HOW TO STEP 1 Place food or item to be vacuum sealed inside a FoodSaver ® Fresh Container. Press firmly on all sides to ensure lid is properly closed (Fig. 1). STEP 2 Place container on unit base using platform as a guide (Fig. 2). STEP 3 Simultaneously press both release buttons at the vacuum hea...
Page 8 - Care; and Cleaning of your Fresh Appliance
6 CARE & CLEANING Care and Cleaning of your Fresh Appliance To Clean Appliance: STEP 1 Remove Power Cord from electrical outlet. IMPORTANT: Do not immerse in liquid. STEP 2 Slide out reservoir after each use, when liquids or powder/crumbs are visible, to empty it out and clean it. NOTE: To remov...
Page 9 - FoodSaver; Fresh Containers & Zipper Bags
7 1 2 3 The following FoodSaver ® Fresh containers are available for sale at electrical retailers or online. 3 CUP (VS0640) 950ml (VS0500) 5 CUP (VS0640) 10 CUP (VS0645) The following FoodSaver ® Fresh zipper bags are available for sale at electrical retailers or online. FoodSaver ® Fresh Containers...
Page 10 - Guidelines; Food Preparation and Reheating Tips
8 Preparation Guidelines for Hard Cheeses: To keep cheese fresh, vacuum seal it after each use. When you’re ready to reseal the cheese, just place it back on the FoodSaver ® Fresh Container or zipper bags and vacuum again. IMPORTANT: Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria, Soft cheeses should never b...
Page 12 - For Successful Vacuum Sealing
10 Vacuum Sealing and Food Safety The vacuum sealing process extends the life of foods by removing most of the air from the sealed container, thereby reducing oxidation, which affects nutritional value, flavor and overall quality. Removing air can also inhibit growth of microorganisms, which can cau...
Page 13 - Troubleshooting
11 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Problem Solution Fresh Appliance is not vacuuming air out of the Zipper Bag • Ensure zipper is firmly closed. Slide fingers across entire zipper.• Air valve is not on flat surface. Reposition bag so the air valve lies flat on appliance platform with no food under a...
Page 14 - Notes