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Vegetables
Vegetables need to be blanched before
vacuum sealing. 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 microwave until they are cooked, but still
crisp. Blanching times range from 1 to 2 minutes
for leafy greens and peas; 3 to 4 minutes for snap
peas, sliced courgette or broccoli; 5 minutes for
carrots; and 7 to 11 minutes for corn on the cob.
After blanching, immerse vegetables in cold water to
stop the cooking process. Finally, dry vegetables on
a towel before vacuum sealing.
Note: All vegetables (including broccoli, Brussels
sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, turnips)
naturally emit gases during storage. Therefore, after
blanching, they must be stored in freezer only.
When freezing vegetables, it is best to pre-freeze
them for 1–2 hours or until solidly frozen. To freeze
vegetables in individual servings, first place on
a baking sheet and spread them out so they are
not touching. This prevents them from freezing
together in a block. Once they are frozen, remove
from baking sheet and vacuum seal vegetables in
a FoodSaver
™
Bag. After they have been vacuum
sealed, return them to the freezer.
Important: Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria,
fresh mushrooms, onions and garlic should never be
vacuum sealed.
Leafy Vegetables
For best results, use a canister to store leafy
vegetables. First wash the vegetables, and
then dry with a towel or salad spinner. After
they are dried, put them in a canister and
vacuum seal as normal. Store in the
refrigerator.
Fruits
When freezing soft fruits or berries, it is best
to pre-freeze them for 1-2 hours or until
solidly frozen. To freeze fruit in individual
servings, first place on a baking sheet and
spread them out so they are not touching.
This prevents them from freezing together in a block.
Once they are frozen, remove from baking sheet and
vacuum seal fruit in a FoodSaver
™
Bag.
After they have been vacuum sealed, return them to
the freezer. You can vacuum seal portions for baking
or in your favourite combinations for easy fruit
salad all year round. If storing in the refrigerator, we
recommend using a FoodSaver
™
Canister.
Baked Goods
To vacuum seal soft or airy baked goods,
we recommend using a FoodSaver
™
Canister so they will hold their shape. If
using a bag, pre-freeze for 1-2 hours or
until solidly frozen. To save time, make cookie
dough, pie shells, whole pies, or mix dry ingredients
in advance and vacuum seal for later use.
Coffee and Powdery Foods
To prevent food particles from being
drawn into vacuum pump, place a coffee
filter or paper towel at top of bag or
canister before vacuum sealing. You can
also place the food in its original bag inside a
FoodSaver
™
Bag, or use a FoodSaver
™
Universal Lid
with the original container to vacuum seal.
Liquids
Before you vacuum seal liquids such as
soup stock, pre-freeze in a casserole dish,
loaf pan or ice cube tray until solid.
Remove frozen liquid from pan and
vacuum seal in a FoodSaver
™
Bag. You
can stack these ‘frozen bricks’ in your freezer.
When you’re ready to use, just cut corner of bag and
place in a dish in microwave or drop into water at a
low simmer, below 75°C (170°F).
To vacuum seal non-carbonated bottled liquids,
you can use a FoodSaver
™
Bottle Stopper with the
original container.
Remember to leave at least 25mm of room between
contents and the bottom of the Bottle Stopper. You
can reseal bottles after each use.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
Overheat warning light
R
comes on
• The unit has overheated. Wait until the overheat warning light goes out before
using.
Pump operates for more than
2 minutes without air being
removed.
• Make sure the open end of the bag is inserted into the drip tray.
• Check to make sure both gaskets are fitted properly.
• Check to make sure that at least one end of the bag is sealed.
• Open the unit and check to make sure that there are no foreign objects, dirt or
debris on the upper or lower gaskets.
• Make sure there is enough room at the top of the bag (75 mm) so it will fit into the
drip tray with lid closed and latched.
• Make sure the handheld sealer is not attached.
• Make sure the lid is fully closed (the green band is showing around the latch and
the green power light is on).
Bag is not sealing properly.
• There is too much liquid in the bag. Freeze the bag contents before vacuuming.
• To prevent wrinkles in the seal, gently stretch the bag flat while inserting the bag
into the drip tray and continue to hold bag until vacuum pump starts.
• Create a second seal above the first seal on the bag to ensure a proper seal when
sealing moist foods.
Nothing happens when latch
is closed and Vacuum and Seal
button or Seal Only button is
pressed.
• Make sure the lid is fully closed (the green band is showing around the latch and
the green power light is on).
If you need further assistance:
• Please visit
www.foodsaver.co.uk
.
Pre-Made Meals, Leftovers and Sandwiches
Efficiently store your pre-made meals,
leftovers and sandwiches in the
stackable, lightweight FoodSaver
™
Containers. They are microwaveable, top
rack dishwasher safe and come with a custom
adaptor.
The lightweight containers will be ready to head
off to the office, to school or the great outdoors
whenever you are!
Snack Foods
Your snack foods will maintain their
freshness longer when you vacuum
seal them. For best results, use a
FoodSaver
™
Canister for crushable
items like crackers.
