Sunbeam VS0700VS4500 - User Manual

5 Using your FoodSaver ® Lock & Seal How to make a Bag from a FoodSaver ® Roll 1. Using scissors, cut enough bag material from roll to hold item, plus 7.5cm. Be sure to cut straight. 2. Move Easy Lock Latch to the open position. Open appliance lid. Insert one end of bag material across Sealing S...

Vacuum Sealing Accessories 8 Connect Accessory Hose to both accessory port on appliance and port on accessory Press Vacuum & Seal Button Vacuum sealing zipper bags For Containers 1. Prepare container according to FoodSaver ® Accessory Guidelines (see manual that comes with your Accessory Kit). 2...

9 Food Preparation & Safety Tips Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging Food Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for canning nor can it reverse deteriorating quality; it can only slow down changes in quality. It is impossible to predict how long a specific food will have top-quality flavour, appearanc...

Care and Cleaning Instructions 10 The FoodSaver ® Appliance 1. Always unplug the appliance before cleaning. 2. Clean using a mild dishwashing soap and a warm, damp cloth. Do not immerse the appliance in water. Dry thoroughly before using. 3. Do not use abrasive products or materials to clean any of ...

11 Vacuum Packaging and Food Safety The vacuum packaging process extends the life of foods by removing most of the air from the sealed container. This reduces oxidation, which affects nutritional value, flavour and overall quality. Removing air can also inhibit growth of micro organisms, which can c...

Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging continued Vacuum Packaging Vegetables: It is recommended that vegetables are blanched before vacuum packaging. This process stops the enzyme action that could lead to loss of flavour, colour and texture. To blanch vegetables, place them in boiling water or in the micr...

Preservation Guidelines Foods Where to Store Recommended FoodSaver ® Accessory Storage Life with FoodSaver ® Vacuum Packaging System Normal Storage Life Meat Beef, Pork, Lamb Freezer FoodSaver ® Bag 2-3 years 6 months Ground Meat Freezer FoodSaver ® Bag 1 year 4 months Poultry Freezer FoodSaver ® Ba...

15 Preservation Guidelines continued Foods Where to Store Recommended FoodSaver ® Accessory Storage Life with FoodSaver ® Vacuum Packaging System Normal Storage Life Baked Goods Bagels, Bread, Pastries Freezer FoodSaver ® Bag 1-3 years 6-12 months Nuts Almonds, Peanuts Pantry FoodSaver ® Bag, Contai...

Troubleshooting Problem Solution Red Seal LED flashing • Always wait 20 seconds between seals. • Unit is overheated, wait for 20 minutes for unit to cool down • If trying to seal an end of a roll to make a bag, make sure the bag is on the seal strip • If storing unit, make sure that latch is in Stor...

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