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How to use the FreshGUARD™ Professional-Performance Vacuum Sealer 
to vacuum seal:  

1

. Plug unit and lift lid.

2. Place food or other item in the bag. Do not try to seal fragile foods (breads,

chips, etc.) in vacuum-sealed bag. They will be crushed.

3. For proper vacuuming, place the entire open end of the 

bag over the vacuum channel between the black foam 
gasket as shown in the upper picture (E). If the bag is 
placed as noted in the three lower pictures the unit will 
not vacuum the bag.

4. Close the lid. The push bar on the lid pushes down the open end of the bag

into position (see A).

5. Press down the top of the lid at the ends then press in the side latches until you

hear them click into place (see B). The vacuum sealing process begins
automatically. The progress indicator light starts blinking; the unit makes a
deep humming sound.

6. When vacuum sealing process is complete, the sound stops and the light goes

from blinking green to red and then back to green. Press the release button
(see C). 

7. Press down the lid at the ends to release the locking latches (see D).
8. Lift the lid and remove the sealed bag. Let the unit rest at least 20 seconds

before using it again.

9. Unplug unit.

How to use the FreshGUARD™ Professional-Performance Vacuum System
canisters to vacuum seal:

1. Place food in canister, then place lid on canister.
2. Plug unit and lift lid.

3. Attach the small end of the hose to the canister

hose port (F).

4. Press and hold the canister vacuum button for about 

2 seconds, until the unit starts.

5. After the unit has started, place the large end of the hose

over the vacuum port in the center of the lid.

6. The unit will automatically shut off when canister is vacuum sealed.
7. Detach the hose from the canister and unit.
8. Close unit lid.
9. Unplug unit.

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the Vacuum Chamber
Caution:

Do not clean the vacuum chamber after every use. It is recommended 

to clean it every 30 cycles and only if liquids get inside the chamber.

Important:

If you see any food particles in the chamber, clean the chamber 

to prevent food from getting into pump.
1. Plug unit.
2. Using a measuring cup, fill with 2 tablespoons of water ONLY.
3. Turn on by pressing the canister button.
4. Once unit shuts off, remove drain cup, clean it and insert back into the unit.
5. Unplug unit.

Food Preparation Before Vacuum Sealing

A Word About Food Safety

It is very important that you know and observe some basic safe-food handling
practices as you vacuum seal food:
Keep food, especially meats, fish and poultry refrigerated until ready to vacuum
seal. Store vacuum-sealed meats, fish and poultry in the freezer immediately after
sealing. 
Wash hands with warmest water possible and soap and dry with a clean towel 
or paper toweling before handling food.
Re-wash hands as above after handling raw meat, fish or poultry and before
handling any other food. 
Before re-using a bag in which food was sealed, wash in warmest sudsy water,
rinse thoroughly and allow to thoroughly air dry.
Do not re-use a bag in which raw meat, fish or poultry had been sealed.
To safely thaw food, take from freezer and place directly in refrigerator to thaw, 
or defrost in a microwave oven.
Since oxygen (air) and time are the major reasons foods spoil, it is important to
note that vacuum sealing food cannot reverse food deterioration. Food that is not
fresh when you vacuum seal it, will not be any fresher when you un-seal it.
The fresher the food is when you vacuum seal it, the fresher and more flavorful it
will be when it is un-sealed.  
While vacuum sealing extends the life of foods, it is not a substitute for canning. 
Follow the guidelines in this manual for sealing and storing different types 
of foods. 

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Summary of Contents for FRESHGUARD VS250

Page 1: ...ormance Vacuum System Sistema de sellado al vacío de calidad profesional Système de scellage sous vide à rendement professionnel Série Serie VS250 VS350 VS450 Series Accessories Parts USA Canada 1 800 738 0245 Accesorios Partes EE UU Canadá Accessoires Pièces É U Canada USA Canada 1 800 231 9786 Mexico 01 800 714 2503 www blackanddecker com VS250 Pub1000001093 7 16 04 2 00 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...can make custom sized bags to hold individual or family sized portions of food then vacuum seal to keep that food fresh for as much as 5 times longer Keep meats poultry and blanched vegetables fresh and flavorful and free from freezer burn Pantry staples like flours sugars and dried peas and beans stay fresh dry and free of bugs Refrigerated foods like cheese and cold cuts stay fresher longer All ...

Page 3: ...ood items like berries or items you want to keep crisp and dry in the pantry like cookies and crackers It s also perfect for keeping coffee beans fresh in the pantry or freezer How to use the Black Decker FreshGUARD Professional Performance Vacuum System Sealer to make custom size bags with rolls 1 Place the unit on a flat level surface that is comfortable to work on and plug in the power cord You...

Page 4: ... Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Vacuum Chamber Caution Do not clean the vacuum chamber after every use It is recommended to clean it every 30 cycles and only if liquids get inside the chamber Important If you see any food particles in the chamber clean the chamber to prevent food from getting into pump 1 Plug unit 2 Using a measuring cup fill with 2 tablespoons of water ONLY 3 Turn on by pressing ...

Page 5: ...ant to make the bag longer than normal by 3 to 4 inches 7 5 10 cm That will allow you to cut to open and leave enough room for 3 or 4 reseals Tip For cubed cheeses like Cheddar or Swiss freeze cubes on a cookie sheet 30 minutes to 1 hour before vacuum sealing For shredded cheeses toss with 1 tablespoon 15 ml all purpose flour per 2 cups 500 ml of cheese spread cheese lightly on cookie sheet and fr...

Page 6: ... and placed in an appropriate sized bag Food Where Recommended Black Decker Normal to Store Storage System Recommended System Storage Time Storage Time Baked pies pastry Freezer Bag 1 to 3 years 1 to 2 months Quick Breads Freezer Bag 1 to 3 years 3 to 6 months Coffee beans Refrigerator Bag or canister 2 years 2 weeks from can Ground coffee Pantry Bag or canister 3 years 2 years from can Cookies pa...

Page 7: ...e el enchufe No tire del cable Felicitaciones por la compra del sistema Black Decker de sellado al vacío de calidad profesional La adquisición de este producto tendrá un impacto permanente en su presupuesto de ahora en adelante Uno puede ahorrar dinero porque los alimentos se pueden comprar por volumen y se pueden separar en porciones apropiadas para el tamaño y los gustos de cada miembro de la fa...

Page 8: ... mínimo de 20 segundos antes de utilizar el aparato nuevamente 10 Desenchufe el aparato Consejo práctico El uso de un par de tijeras largas y bien afiladas facilita el corte derecho del rollo de plástico Como sellar al vacío utilizando el sellador al vacío FreshGUARD de calidad profesional 1 Enchufe el aparato y alce la tapa 2 Introduzca los alimentos o artículos en la bolsa No se recomienda sella...

Page 9: ...o y sólo cuando se derrame líquidos adentro de la cámara Importante Si observa particulas de alimentos en la cámara limpie la cámara para evitar que los alimentos pasen a la bomba 1 Enchufe el aparato 2 Con una taza de medir vierta SOLAMENTE dos cucharadas de agua 3 Encienda el aparato presionando el botón del envase 4 Una vez que el aparato se apague retire la taza de goteo limpie e instale nueva...

Page 10: ... o envase 2 años 6 a 12 meses Pasta cruda Despensa Bolsa o envase 3 años 2 años Arroz crudo Despensa Bolsa o envase 2 años 6 meses Azucar granulada Despensa Bolsa o envase 3 años 2 años Fruta trozos Donde Tipo de Periodo de Periodo de almacenar almacenaje almacenaje almacenaje recomendado del sistema recomendado Black Decker Albaricoques nectarinas Congelador Bolsa 1 a 3 años 2 a 3 meses melocoton...

Page 11: ...ec une surface chaude Ne pas enrouler le cordon autour de l appareil Pour débrancher l appareil saisir la fiche et la retirer de la prise murale Ne pas tirer sur le cordon Félicitations À l achat du système de scellage sous vide à rendement professionnel de Black Deckermd La décision d acheter ce produit aura un impact permanent sur le budget à venir de chacun En effet cet achat permet de réaliser...

Page 12: ...l air entourant l aliment laissant celui ci scellé dans son propre sac de rangement en plastique à cinq épaisseurs Dans quoi scelle ton les aliments Le système de Black Deckermd utilise des rouleaux d une largeur de 21 cm 8 po et de 28 cm 11 po en plastique à cinq épaisseurs pour préparer des sacs sur mesure pour les viandes volailles légumes blanchis entre autres Ces sacs vont au congélateur on p...

Page 13: ...liment dans la chambre il faut la nettoyer afin d empêcher les aliments de se retrouver dans dans la pompe 1 Brancher le cordon d alimentation 2 À l aide d une tasse à mesurer remplir de 2 cuillères à table d eau SEULEMENT 3 Mettre l appareil en marche en enfonçant sur le bouton de scellage des bocaux 4 Lorsque l appareil s arrête retirer la tasse de vidange la nettoyer et la remettre en place dan...

Page 14: ...Selon l organisme américain Food Marketing Institute janvier 2003 25 26 Préparation de fromage pour le scellage sous vide Lorsqu on utilise souvent du fromage il est préférable de prévoir un sac plus long en laissant un rebord de 7 5 ou 10 cm 3 ou 4 po Cela permet de découper le sac pour l ouvrir et d avoir encore de la place pour le sceller à 3 ou à 4 reprises Conseil pratique Pour des fromages e...

Page 15: ...ours Préparation de fruits pour le scellage sous vide Les fruits délicats de toutes sortes devraient être gelés individuellement au préalable de une à deux heures afin d être solides avant le scellage sous vide Ainsi il faut trancher les fruits à noyau comme les pêches les prunes et les nectarines et déposer les tranches sur une plaque à biscuits et les congeler Ensuite placer les morceaux gelés d...

Page 16: ...uestion relative au produit composer le numéro sans frais approprié indiqué sur la page couverture Ne pas retourner le produit où il a été acheté Ne pas poster le produit au fabricant ni le porter dans un centre de service On peut également consulter le site web indiqué sur la page couverture Garantie limitée de un an Valable seulement aux États Unis et au Canada Quelle est la couverture Tout défa...

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