Sunbeam VS5000 - User Manual

How to make a Bag from a FoodSaver ® Roll 1. Place FoodSaver ® appliance on a flat, dry surface and plug the supply cord into a standard electrical outlet. 2. Pull out enough material from your roll, to hold item to be vacuum packaged 3. Cut to desired length, plus 7.5cm.4. Open lid. The lid may be ...

10 1. Always leave 2.5cm of space between contents and rim. 2. Wipe rim of canister to ensure it's clean and dry. 3. Place the appliance on a flat, dry surface and plug the supply cord into a standard electrical outlet. 4. Canisters: place the item(s) to be vacuum packaged inside the canister. Place...

11 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, appearan...

12 Care and Cleaning Instructions 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 ...

13 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 ca...

16 Preservation Guidelines Foods Where to Store Recommended FoodSaver ® Container 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 ®...

19 Nothing happens when the on button is pressed: • Check to see that the appliance is plugged in. Test electrical outlet by plugging in another appliance. • The appliance will shut off automatically if overheated. Allow to cool down for 20 minutes and try again. • Check supply cord and plug for dam...

Should you experience any difficulties with your product during the warranty period, please contact our customer service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in Australia, or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand. Alternatively, you can send a written claim to Sunbeam to: Australia Units 5 & 6, 13 Lord Street ...