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Parts
See Fig. 1:
A
Start button
E
Base
B
Ready light
F
Vacuum port
C
Release button (x2)
G
Reservoir
D
Platform
H
Vacuum head
Using your Fresh Food Preservation
System
Vacuum Seal with FoodSaver
®
Fresh Containers
See Fig. 2:
1. Place the item to be vacuum sealed into the container. Fit the
lid onto the container base. Press firmly on all corners to ensure
that the lid is sealed.
2. Place the container onto the base using the platform as a guide.
3. Press both release buttons on the vacuum head to adjust its
height. Guide the vacuum head onto the container valve until it
clicks. The green ready light will come on.
Note:
The green light will only come on if the vacuum head has
made secure contact with the container valve.
4. Press the Start button to initiate the vacuum sealing process.
The vacuum indicator on the container will dimple inwards early
during the vacuum sealing process. Do not stop the process.
The appliance will stop automatically when the container is fully
vacuum sealed.
5. Press both release buttons on the vacuum head to lift it up then
remove the sealed container.
You can marinate food quickly using FoodSaver
®
Fresh Containers. Place
the food into the container, fully cover with your favourite marinade, and
press the lid on firmly to seal.
You can then follow steps 2–5 of
Vacuum Seal with FoodSaver
®
Fresh
Containers
. Leave the food vacuum sealed for 20 minutes to make sure
that the marinade penetrates the food.
Vacuum Seal with FoodSaver
®
Fresh Zipper Bags
The FoodSaver
®
Fresh Zipper Bags should be used for fresh storage only
(in the refrigerator or pantry) and not in the freezer. Do not use to vacuum
seal liquids.
If vacuuming moist foods, ensure that the liquid does not reach the zipper
bag valve and check and clean the appliance reservoir when needed.
See Fig. 3:
1. Place the item to be vacuum sealed into the bag. Place the bag
onto the base using the platform as a guide and align the bag
valve.
2. Press both release buttons on the vacuum head to adjust its
height. Guide the vacuum head onto the bag valve until it clicks.
The green ready light will come on.
Note:
The green light will only come on if the vacuum head has
made secure contact with the bag valve.
3. Press the Start button to initiate the vacuum sealing process.
The appliance will stop automatically when the bag is fully
vacuum sealed.
4. Press both release buttons on the vacuum head to lift it up then
remove the sealed bag.
FoodSaver
®
Fresh
Zipper Bag Tips
• Avoid overfilling; always leave space between the bag contents
and the zipper. This allows room for the bag material to seal
tightly against the food.
• Make sure to slide your fingers across the zipper to close the
bag before placing it onto the appliance.
• When you are vacuum packaging items with sharp edges (dry
spaghetti, silverware, etc.), protect the bag from punctures by
wrapping items in soft cushioning material, such as paper towel.
Storage Guide, Hints and Tips
Vacuum Packaging and Food Safety
The vacuum packaging process extends the life of foods by removing
most of the air from the sealed container, thereby reducing oxidation,
which affects nutritional value, flavour and overall quality. Removing air
can also inhibit growth of microorganisms, which can cause problems
under certain conditions:
To preserve foods safely, it is critical that you maintain low temperatures.
You can significantly reduce the growth of microorganisms at
temperatures of 4°C or below.
Freezing at -17°C does not kill microorganisms, but stops them from
growing. For long-term storage, always freeze perishable foods that
have been vacuum packaged, and keep refrigerated after thawing. The
FoodSaver
®
Fresh Zipper Bags should be used for fresh storage only (in
the refrigerator or pantry) and not in the freezer.
