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AU: foodsaver.com.au      1300 881 861

NZ: foodsaver.co.nz         0800 786 232

Reference Guide

Keeps food 

Fresh 

Longer*

*Compared to other non-vacuum storage methods.  

Handheld Vacuum Sealer

VS1185 

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Australia

   |  

visit

         foodsaver.com.au 

                       

phone

     1300 881 861      

                       

mail

         Suite 1, Level 1, 13 Lord Street, 

 

             Botany NSW 2019 Australia.

                                 

New Zealand

 |  

visit

     foodsaver.co.nz 

 

phone

  0800 786 232 

 

mail

     Level 6, Building 5, 

 

             Central Park, 

 

             660–670 Great South Road, 

 

             Greenlane, Auckland. 

Newell Australia Pty Ltd. ABN 68 075 071 233. 
Made in China to FoodSaver’s specification.
Due to minor changes in design or otherwise, 
the product you buy may differ slightly from the one shown 
here.
Approved by the appropriate electrical regulatory authorities.
©Copyright Newell Australia 2020.

07/2020

VS1185_20EM1(ANZ) 

GCDS-FSV420745-LD

Printed  in  China           

P.N. 197166 Rev. B

VS1185_20EM1(ANZ).indd   2

7/24/20   10:57 AM

Summary of Contents for VS1185

Page 1: ...AU foodsaver com au 1300 881 861 NZ foodsaver co nz 0800 786 232 Reference Guide Keeps food Fresh Longer Compared to other non vacuum storage methods Handheld Vacuum Sealer VS1185 ...

Page 2: ...r appliance in water or other liquid 3 This appliance is not to be used by children or by persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities 4 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children Children should not play with the appliance 5 Unplug from outlet before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning To disconnect unplug power cord from outlet Do not d...

Page 3: ... surfaces 10 Place cord where it cannot be tripped over pulled on cause user to become entangled with especially by children or cause the appliance to be overturned 11 Do not place on or near wet surfaces or heat sources such as a hot gas or electric burner or heated oven Always use appliance on a dry stable level surface 12 Extreme caution must be used when sealing bags or moving an appliance con...

Page 4: ... batteries that are non replaceable The battery must be removed from the appliance before it is scrapped The appliance must be disconnected from the supply mains when removing battery The battery is to be disposed of safely 18 Rating label symbols and definitions Detachable power supply Instruction Manual SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY ...

Page 5: ...rds longer than 4 feet 1 4m or if a long detachable power supply cord or extension cord is used on short cord models a The marked electrical rating of the detachable power supply cord or extension cord should be no less than the marked electrical rating of the product b When the product is of the grounded type the extension cord shall be a grounding type 3 wire cord and c The longer cord shall be ...

Page 6: ...ng a possible air leak To prevent this follow these tips a For soups sauces and liquids use a container and then place in refrigerator Sealing liquid in Zipper Bags is NOT recommended b For powdery or fine grained foods Avoid overfilling bags or use a container You can also place a coffee filter or paper towel on top of the food beneath valve before vacuum packaging c Ensure the zipper is closed s...

Page 7: ...he Handheld Vacuum System is designed to remove air from specially designed FoodSaver vacuum zipper bags and containers The Handheld Vacuum System is compact and convenient for everyday use Congratulations 4 Reservoir must be in place during operation of FoodSaver Zipper Bags and Preserve and Marinate Containers 5 When using containers remember to leave one inch or 2 5cm of space at top of contain...

Page 8: ...geration while freezing stops it completely Bacteria Results in an unpleasant odour discolouration and or soft or slimy texture Under the right conditions Clostridium botulinum the organism that causes Botulism can grow without air and sometimes cannot be detected by smell or taste Although it is extremely rare it can be very dangerous To preserve foods safely it is critical that you maintain low ...

Page 9: ... illuminated when appliance is plugged in and does not indicate charge level Note Unit should be charged for 24 hours every 6 months to maintain battery life IMPORTANT Should liquid be collected in the reservoir stop vacuuming and remove the reservoir to empty and clean it Sealing FoodSaver Vacuum Zipper Bags Step 1 Fill and Seal Bag Place food in FoodSaver Zipper Bag Lay Zipper Bag flat with grey...

Page 10: ... on unit and vacuum for 10 sec after the dimple has been depressed Step 3 To Open and Release Vacuum Turn the valve to the Marinate Open position and use easy open tabs to open and enjoy Sealing FoodSaver Accessories Step 1 Connect Accessory Remove clear reservoir from the main housing of the unit Attach accessory port to the accessory Step 2 Remove Air Press Vacuum Button and vacuum for 10 20 sec...

Page 11: ...tem Reservoir Removable for easy cleaning Vacuum Button Charging Indicator Light Ergonomic Design Accessory Port Charging Contacts Available in models with dock Not Pictured Here Charging Dock Available in select models Handheld Vacuum Sealer ...

Page 12: ...eservoir after each use Wash in warm soapy water Air dry before replacing IMPORTANT To remove Reservoir from FoodSaver while holding Handheld Vacuum Sealer with one hand pull clear Reservoir away from main housing of unit FoodSaver Preserve Marinate Containers 1 The Container Base and Lid can be safely washed in the top rack of the dishwasher You can also wash both pieces in warm soapy water rinse...

Page 13: ...s in zipper or valve may cause leakage and allow air to enter 2 Sometimes moisture or food material along seal edges of the zipper or beneath the valve prevents bag from sealing properly Wipe the inside of bag around zipper and beneath value and attempt to reseal 3 If you are vacuum packaging sharp food items bag may have been punctured Use a new bag if there is a hole Cover sharp food items with ...

Page 14: ... to our website Should your product develop any defect within 1 year of purchase because of faulty materials or workmanship we will replace or repair it at our discretion free of charge A product presented for repair may be replaced by a refurbished product of the same type rather than being repaired Refurbished parts may be used to repair the product Our replacement or repair warranty only applie...

Page 15: ... rental applications The benefits given to you by our warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under law in relation to the product In Australia our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to ha...

Page 16: ... foodsaver co nz phone 0800 786 232 mail Level 6 Building 5 Central Park 660 670 Great South Road Greenlane Auckland Newell Australia Pty Ltd ABN 68 075 071 233 Made in China to FoodSaver s specification Due to minor changes in design or otherwise the product you buy may differ slightly from the one shown here Approved by the appropriate electrical regulatory authorities Copyright Newell Australia...

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