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Home Vacuum Packaging System
Instruction BookletVAC660 - VS6600
Important Safeguards 4
Important Tips 5
Features of your FoodSaver® VAC660 6
Using your FoodSaver® VAC660 8
How to Vacuum Package using FoodSaver® Canisters, Bottle Stoppers & Deli Containers 10
Care and Cleaning Instructions 12
Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items 13
Food Preparation and Storage Guide 14
Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging 15
Preservation Guidelines 17
Troubleshooting 19
Contents
Important instructions – retain for future use.
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
1. Donotusetheapplianceonwetorhotsurfaces,ornearaheatsource.
2. Donotimmerseanypartoftheappliance,supplycordorpluginwaterorotherliquid.
3. Todisconnect,unplugthesupplycordfromtheelectricaloutlet.Donotdisconnectbypullingonthecord.
4. Donotoperatetheappliancewithadamagedsupplycordorplug.Donotoperatetheapplianceifitmalfunctionsorisinanywaydamaged.Ifthecordorthemachineisdamaged,itmustbereturnedtoanauthorizedservicecenter.
5. Donotuseanextensioncordwiththeappliance.
6. UseonlyaccessoriesorattachmentsrecommendedbySunbeamandtheFoodSaver®brandteam.
7. Usetheapplianceonlyforitsintendeduse.
8. Closelysupervisechildrenwhenusinganyelectricalappliance.Donotallowtheappliancetobeusedasatoy.
9. Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)withreducedphysical,sensoryormentalcapabilities,orlackofexperienceandknowledge,unlesstheyhavebeengivensupervisionorinstructionconcerninguseoftheappliancebyapersonresponsiblefortheirsafety.
10.Ifthesupplycordisdamaged,itmustbereplacedbythemanufacturer,oritsserviceagentorasimilarlyqualifiedpersoninordertoavoidahazard.
11.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.
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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.Productscanalsobevacuumpackagedincanisterstoavoidanypossibilityofpuncturingabag.
10.Avoiddrawingpowderyorfine-grainedproductssuchas,flour,sugarandcoffeegrindsintotheappliance.Thiswillinhibitthevacuumingandsealingprocessandmayclogtheunit,preventingitfromdrawingagoodvacuum.Topreventthisfromoccurring,avoidoverfillingthebags.
11.IfusingtheFoodsaver®appliancetore-sealpackets,ensurethatthesehavebeenpreviouslycommerciallyheatsealed.Donotusethesealingstriptore-sealconventionalplasticwrap,sandwichbagsandplasticbagsastheymaymeltoverthesealingstrip.
Important Tips
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Fast
Normal
Moist
Dry
Vacuum & Seal Canister Pulse SealCancel
AUTO FUNCTIONMANUAL FUNCTION
SEALING STRIP
VACUUM CHANNEL
VAC660 28cm vacuum packaging system with multi-fuction control panel
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Accessory Port
AttachaccessoryhosehereandusetovacuumpackagewithFoodSaver®Canistersandbottlestoppers.
Speed Setting
Selectspeedtooptimisethevacuum'Normal'foraveragesizedbags,canistersandbottle.'Fast'forlarger-sizedbagsandcanisters.
Adjustable Food Setting
Selectfoodtypetooptimisetheseal.Dry(normalsealtime)forfoodwithoutliquid;Moist(longersealtime)forjuicyfoods.
Foam Gasket
Extra-wide Sealing Strip
Fast
Normal
Moist
Dry
Vacuum & Seal Canister Pulse SealCancel
AUTO FUNCTIONMANUAL FUNCTION
SEALING STRIP
VACUUM CHANNEL
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Vacuum & Seal Button
Thisbuttonhastwouses:1. Presstovacuumpackageandsealwith
asingletouch.Shutsoffautomatically.2. Presstocancelprocessatanytime.
Canister Vacuum Button
Presstoachievebestvacuumresultsforcanistersandbottlestoppers.
Seal Button
Thisbuttonhasthreeuses:
1. Presstoimmediatelystopthevacuumprocessandbeginsealingthebag.
2. PresstocreateasealwhenmakingbagsfromaFoodSaver®Roll.
3.Presstocreateasealonfoil-basedchipandcerealpackets.
Pulse Button
Presstoremoveair-asmuchoraslittleasrequired-thenpresssealtocomplete.
Vacuum channel
Easy-Clean / Removable Drip Tray
Easy-lock latch
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Using your FoodSaver® VAC660
How to make a Bag from a FoodSaver® Roll
1. Placeapplianceonaflat,drysurfaceandplugthesupplycordintoastandardelectricaloutlet.
2. Pulloutenoughbagmaterialtoholditemtobevacuumpackaged.
3. CutRolltodesiredlength,plus7.5cm.4. OpenFoodSaver®lid.Thelidmaybe
locked.Tounlockbyliftingthesidelatch.
5. Placeoneopenendofthebagmaterialacrossthesealingstripandcloselid.(Donotplaceedgeofbagintovacuumchannelwhensealingbags)
6. Locklidbylatchingsidelock.
7. Press'Seal'buttontobeginautomaticsealingprocess.
8. Whensealindicatorlightturnsoff,unlocklatch,liftlidandremovebag.
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver® Bags 1. Placeapplianceonaflat,drysurface
andplugthesupplycordintoastandardelectricaloutlet.
2. Placeitem(s)inbag,allowingatleast7.5cmofspacebetweenbagcontentsandtopofbag.
3. OpenFoodSaver®lidandplaceopenendofbagintotheVacuumChannel.
4. Closeandlocklidbylockingsidelock.5. Selectappropriate'FoodSetting'button.
Choose'Moist'forjuicyfoodsor'Dry'forfoodswithoutliquid.Appliancewilldefaulttothe'Dry'setting.
6. SelectappropriateSpeedsettingbutton.Choose'Normal'foraverage-sizedbagsandcanistersor'Fast'forlargersizedbagsandcanisters.Appliancewilldefaultto
the'Normal'speed.7. Press'Vacuum&Seal'Buttontobegin
automaticvacuumandsealprocess.Wait 20 seconds before vacuuming and / or sealing again.
Fast
Normal
Moist
Dry
Vacuum & Seal Canister Pulse SealCancel
AUTO FUNCTIONMANUAL FUNCTION
Press
SEALING STRIP
VACUUM CHANNEL
SEALING STRIP
VACUUM CHANNEL
Fast
Normal
Moist
Dry
Vacuum & Seal Canister Pulse SealCancel
AUTO FUNCTIONMANUAL FUNCTION
Lift latch to unlock
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Using your FoodSaver® VAC660 continued
Tips on Sealing a Bag
Make sure you've locked the appliance lid.Whenmakingabagfromaroll,placebagmaterialonSealingStrip,closelidandensurelatchislocked.
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal. Eitherpre-freezemoistfoodsuchasrawmeatfor1-2hoursbeforevacuumpackaging,orplaceafoldedpapertowelbetweenfoodandendofbagtoabsorbexcessliquids.Justbesuretoleaveatleast2.5cmbetweenfoodandendofbagsothatbagsealsproperlywithpapertowelinside.
Make sure you give appliance time to cool down. Waitatleast20secondsbetweenseals.Underveryheavyusage,appliancewillnotoperatetopreventoverheating.Ifitdoes,wait20minutestoallowappliancetocooloff.
Tips on Removing Air from a Bag
Make sure you've locked the appliance lid.Whenvacuumingandsealingabagorcanister,ensurelatchislocked.
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.
1. Placetheapplianceonaflat,drysurfaceandplugthesupplycordintoastandardelectricaloutlet.
2. Canisters:placetheitem(s)tobevacuumpackagedinsidethecanister.Placethelidontopofthecanister.Seefigure1.
Bottle Stoppers:inserttheBottleStopperintotheneckofthebottle.
Leaveatleast2.5cmbetweenthecontentsandtherim.Seefigure2.
3. InsertoneendoftheAccessoryHoseintotheAccessoryPortontheappliance.Inserttheotherendofthehoseintothelidofcanisterorbottlestopper.
4. Lockthelatchonthesideoftheappliancebeforevacuuming.
5. Press'Canister'Buttontobeginvacuumprocessforeithercanistersorbottles,motorwillrununtilvacuumprocessiscomplete.
6. Whenmotorturnsoff,gentlytwistandremoveAccessoryHosefromapplianceandcanisterorbottlestopper.
Deli Containers:1. Placetheitem(s)tobevacuumpackaged
insidethecontainer*.Placethelidfirmlyontopofthecontainer.
2. InsertoneendoftheAccessoryHoseintotheAccessoryPortonyourFoodSaver®appliance.
3. InserttheotherendoftheAccessoryHoseintotheholeonthetopofthecontaineradaptor.Seefigure3.Twistthegreytipofhosewhileinsertingtoensureatightfit.
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Fast
Normal
Moist
Dry
Vacuum & Seal Canister Pulse SealCancel
AUTO FUNCTIONMANUAL FUNCTION
Figure 1
Fast
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Dry
Vacuum & Seal Canister Pulse SealCancel
AUTO FUNCTIONMANUAL FUNCTION
Figure 2
How to Vacuum Package using FoodSaver® Canisters, Bottle Stoppers and Deli Containers
Figure 3
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How to Vacuum Package using FoodSaver® Canisters, Bottle Stoppers and Deli Containers - Continued
4. Placethecontaineradaptoroverthegreyvacuumvalveonthecontainerlid.Seefigure4.
5. Lockthelatchonthesideoftheappliancebeforevacuuming.
6. Press'Canister'Buttontobeginvacuumprocess.Motorwillrununtilvacuumprocessiscomplete.
7. Whenmotorturnsoff,gentlytwistandremoveAccessoryHosefromapplianceandcontainer.
Important: Aftervacuumpackaging,putdelicontainerinrefrigeratororfreezer.Allowhotfoodstocooltoroomtemperaturebeforevacuumpackaging.Otherwise,thecontentsmaybubbleupoutthecontainer.
How to Open the FoodSaver® Canister
Toopen,pressandholddownthegreyrubberbuttoninthecentreofthelid.Thiswillreleasethevacuum–ahissingsoundcanbeheardastheairrushesin.
How to Remove the FoodSaver® Bottle Stopper
Toremove,simplytwistandpullupontheBottleStoppertoreleasethevacuum.
How to Open FoodSaver® Deli containers
Toopen,liftthegreyrubbercoverinthecentreofthelid.Thiswillreleasethevacuum–ahissingsoundcanbeheardastheairrushesis.
*FoodSaver®Delicontainerssoldseparately.
IMPORTANT: RemembertoremovetheAccessoryHosefromtheAccessoryPortontheappliancebeforeyouvacuumpackageinFoodSaver®Bags.
DO NOT STORE CANISTER IN THE FREEZER.
Figure 4
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Care and Cleaning Instructions
The FoodSaver® Appliance
1. Alwaysunplugtheappliancebeforecleaning.
2. Cleanusingamilddishwashingsoapandawarm,dampcloth.Donotimmersetheapplianceinwater.Drythoroughlybeforeusing.
3. Donotuseabrasiveproductsormaterialstocleananyoftheappliancecomponents.
Drip TrayRemovefromapplianceforeasyclean.Cleandriptrayinwarmsoapywater.
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®Canisterbases(butnotthelids)maybewashedinthedishwasher.FoodSaver®Canisterlids(white)areNOTdishwashersafe.
3. TheFoodSaver®Canisterbase(clear)canbecleanedinthedishwasherbutonlyinthetopshelf.Itemswashedinbottomshelvescandistortduetotheheatfromthedishwasherelement.
IMPORTANT:Allplasticcomponentsdeterioratethroughtheprolongeduseofadishwasherforcleaning.Handwashingofplasticcomponentsinwarmsoapywaterisalwaysrecommended.
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YourFoodSaver®appliancealsoprotectsnon-fooditemsfromoxidation,corrosionandmoisture.
JustfollowthedirectionsforvacuumpackagingusingtheFoodSaver®Bags,CanistersandAccessories.
•Campingandhikinggearstaysdryandcompact.Vacuumpackagingyourclothesandequipmentwillhelpsavespaceinyourbag.Vacuumpackagematches,mapsandanythingyouwanttostaydry.
•Forpicnics,fillaFoodSaver®Bagwithiceandseal.Whenitmelts,you’llhavefreshwaterfordrinkingoryoucanputitbackinthefreezerasareusableicepack.
•Forpainting,vacuumpackageyourwetpaintbrushbetweencoatsratherthanwashingout.Particularlyusefulforoilbasedpaintsthatrequiremineralturpentinetocleanup.
•Vacuumpackageyourfoodandequipmentforaboatingorsailingouting.Foodwillstaydryinthecooler/esky.Batteriesandfilmwon’tgetdamagedbywater,andyou’llappreciatehavingadrychangeofclothes.
•Vacuumpackagefirstaidkitsandemergencykitsforyourhouse,yourboatandyourcar.Itemswillallbeinonepackageandwillstaydryandwithoutdirtandmold.Includeflares,batteries,flashlight,candlesandmatches.
•Tovacuumpackagesilver,wrapforkprongsinsoftcushioningmaterial,suchasapapertowel,toavoidpuncturingbag.
Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items
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Food Preparation and Storage GuideGuidelines for Vacuum Packaging Food
Vacuumpackagingisnotasubstituteforcanningnorcanitreversedeterioratingquality;itcanonlyslowdownchangesinquality.Itisimpossibletopredicthowlongaspecificfoodwillhavetop-qualityflavour,appearanceandtexture,becauseitdependsontheageandconditionofthefoodonthedayitwasvacuumpackaged.Foodsthatareextremelyfreshwilllastlongerthanfoodsthatarealreadydeteriorating.
Vacuumpackagingextendsthelifeoffoodsbyremovingnearlyalltheairinasealedcontainer,therebyreducingoxidationwhichaffectsnutritionalvalue,flavourandoverallquality.However,mostfoodscontainenoughwatertosupportmicro-organismswhichcangrowwithorwithoutair.Whilemicro-organismsarepresenteverywhere,onlycertainonescauseproblems,andonlyundercertainconditions:
•Mould:Easytoidentifybecauseofitscharacteristicfuzz.Mouldsarevirtuallyeliminatedbyvacuumpackagingbecausetheycannotgrowinalowoxygenenvironment.
•Yeast:Resultsinfermentation,whichcanfrequentlybeidentifiedbysmellortaste.Yeastrequireswater,sugarandamoderatetemperaturetogrow,andcangrowwithorwithoutair.Refrigerationslowsthegrowthofyeast,andfreezingstopsitcompletely.
•Bacteria:Frequentlyresultsindiscoloration,softorslimytexture,and/oranunpleasantodor.'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 Foods
AlwaysthawfoodsineithertheRefrigeratorormicrowave–donotleave“perishable”foodsatroomtemperaturetothaw.
TomicrowaveinaFoodSaver®Bag,cutacornerofthebagandplaceonamicrowave-safedish.YoucanalwaysreheatfoodsinFoodSaver®Bagsbyplacingtheminwateratalowsimmerbelow75°C.
NOTE: Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for refrigeration or freezing. Any “perishable” foods that require refrigeration prior to vacuum packaging still must be refrigerated or frozen after vacuum packaging.
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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.Tofreezevegetablesinindividual
servings,firstplaceonabakingsheetandspreadthemoutsotheyarenottouching.Thispreventsthemfromfreezingtogetherinablock.Oncetheyarefrozen,removefrombakingsheetandvacuumpackagevegetablesinaFoodSaver®Bag.Aftertheyhavebeenvacuumpackaged,returnthemtothefreezer.
Note:Cruciferousvegetables(broccoli,Brusselssprouts,cabbage,cauliflower,kale,turnips)naturallyemitgasesduringstorage.Therefore,afterblanching,theymustbestoredinfreezeronly.
Important: Mushroomsandgarlicshouldneverbevacuumpackaged.
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
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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®BottleStopperwiththeoriginalcontainer.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,youcanalsoutilisethesealingstriptore-sealpocketsthathavealreadyundergoneacommercialqualityseal.
Theheatsealingstripallowshalfconsumedpacketsofchips,crackersandcerealstoberesealedbyplacingonheatingsealingstrip.
Ensurethatthebagdoesnotreachintothevacuumchannel,asitwillcrushdelicateitems.Onlyre-sealpackets.
NOTE:Donotusethesealingstriptosealconventionalplasticwrap,sandwichbagsandplasticbagsasthebagsmaymeltoverthesealingstrip.
Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging continued
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Preservation Guidelines
FoodsWhere to
StoreRecommended
FoodSaver® StorageStorage Life
with FoodSaver®
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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Preservation Guidelines continued
FoodsWhere to
StoreRecommended
FoodSaver® ContainerStorage Life
with FoodSaver®
Normal Storage Life
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
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Nothing happens when the on button is pressed:
•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.LackofrefrigerationorfluctuatingtemperaturesintheRefrigerator cancausefoodtospoil.
•Checkthebagforapunctureorhole,whichmayhavereleasedthevacuum.Cushionsharpedgesinthecontentsofthebagwithpapertowels.
The Bag Melts:•Shouldsealingstripoverheatandmelt
thebag,itmaybenecessarytoliftthelidandallowsealingstriptocoolforafewminutes.
•Built-insafetyshut-offmayshuttheapplianceoffifitbecomesoverheated.Allowtheunittocooldownfor20minutesandtryagain.
The FoodSaver® Storage Life with FoodSaver® Canister will not vacuum:•Makesuretherubbergasketonthe
canisterlidisfreefromfoodmaterials,crumbs,coffeegrinds,etc.
•Makesuretherimofthecanisterdoesnothaveanycracksorscratches.Anygapscanpreventavacuumfromforming.
•Makesureyouaren’tfillingthecanistertoofullpriortovacuumpackaging.Alwaysleaveatleast2.5cmbetweenthecontentsandthelid.
The FoodSaver® Storage Life with FoodSaver® Bottle Stopper will not vacuum:•MakesuretheBottleStopperisfitting
snuglyinsidethebottle.Ifitisloose,airmayleakinandpreventavacuumfromforming.
•MakesuretheneckofthebottleandtipoftheAccessoryHosearefreefromfoodmaterials,crumbs,etc.Anygapswillpreventavacuumfromforming:
NOTE:Forallaccessories,makesuretheAccessoryHoseiscompletelyinsertedintoapplianceandlidofaccessory.TwistgreytabonAccessoryHosewhileinsertingtoensureatightfit.
Troubleshooting
Notes
Notes
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
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Or call 1300 881 861
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