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Vacuum Bag Sealer

Instruction Booklet

VS5200

Food Preserver

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Summary of Contents for Food Preserver VS5200

Page 1: ...Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference Vacuum Bag Sealer Instruction Booklet VS5200 Food Preserver ...

Page 2: ...rver 4 Using your Food Preserver 8 Vacuum Packing Explained 11 The Food Preserver System explained 12 Handy Hints 14 Guide to food preservation times with Sunbeam Food Preserver 15 Care and Cleaning 16 Troubleshooting 17 Important instructions retain for future use Contents ...

Page 3: ...to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its intended use Do not place appliance on or near a hot gas flame electric element or on a heated oven Do not place on top of any other appliance Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang over the edge of a table or bench or touch any hot surface For safety reasons and to avoid maintenance b...

Page 4: ...ur vegetable garden in handy portions for future use even in large quantities Food bought already vacuum packed can be repackaged and vacuum sealed into more convenient portions retaining its flavour and freshness once opened without problems of moisture and mould Meat fish and vegetables can be frozen without the risk of frost burns and will keep their freshness and quality Foods like coffee rice...

Page 5: ...n 1800 025 059 to confirm availability Lid The vacuum pump is turned on by pressing the ON button located on the lid and holding it down firmly until a vacuum is achieved Accessory hose Connects to the hose port and is used in conjunction with containers and jars which are not sold with this appliance at this time Contact the Sunbeam Consumer Line on 1800 025 059 to confirm availability ...

Page 6: ...en turns off when the bag is sealed Manual Seal button Seals the bag independently of the vacuum process It can be turned on at any time and is particularly useful when vacuuming delicate foods that are likely to break apart from the full force of the vacuuming process Non slip feet Keeps the vacuum bag sealer secure on the bench top during use ...

Page 7: ...om the bag Liquid that is accidentally vacuumed out during use is collected in this chamber Precut bags and continuous packaging roll The 5 precut bags measure at 20 x 30cm and the packaging roll 20cm x 6m With 4 unique layers Food Preservers patent rib bag design ensures maximum air suction through directed channels for an airtight bag eliminating moisture mould and freezer burn ...

Page 8: ...uarantees that a vacuum will be maintained in the chamber therefore allowing air to be removed from bags Sealing bar It contains a non stick coated heating plate that seals the bag and prevents it from sticking to the bar ...

Page 9: ...he surfaces NOTE Eliminate any liquids or food residues from the area inside the bag that will be sealed This will ensure a perfect seal every time 6 Place the bag and its contents in front of the appliance and place the open end of the bag over the vacuum chamber See Figure 1 7 Close the lid 8 Press and hold down firmly the ON button to complete the vacuum packing cycle The vacuum indicator will ...

Page 10: ...out sealing Wait until the seal light turns on and off 8 Lift the lid and remove the bag NOTE Check the quality of the seal obtained It should appear as a regular wrinkle free horizontal strip with the internal ridges of the bag flattened 9 Place food in the bag without creasing it excessively or stretching the surfaces NOTE Eliminate any liquids or food residues from the area inside the bag that ...

Page 11: ...d 4 Press and hold down firmly the ON button to commence the vacuum packing cycle By keeping watch of the bag whilst air is being extracted you will be able to decide when the vacuum cycle should be overridden so as to prevent delicate foods being crushed Continue pressing the ON button and now press the Manual Seal button at the same time See Figure 3 Pressing the Manual Seal button causes the se...

Page 12: ...pe of bacteria which can develop in environments which do not contain acids are without oxygen and are exposed to temperatures in excess of 4 C for long periods of time Foods vulnerable to attack by Clostridium Botulinum are those with low acidity like red meat poultry fish seafood olives in brine eggs mushrooms and vegetables and medium acidity foods like virtually all vegetables and many fruits ...

Page 13: ...blanche them briefly in boiling water or a microwave oven until they are warm but still firm Refresh in iced water to stop the cooking process and drain thorougly Then vacuum pack them in convenient portions If the food is not pre frozen leave an extra 5 cm in the length to the bag to allow for expansion due to freezing With regard to meat and fish it is advisable to place the food on a paper towe...

Page 14: ...awed raw foods such as meats or chicken can only be vacuum sealed and re frozen once cooked and allowed to cool thoroughly first HEATING FOODS IN THE FOOD PRESERVER BAGS Liquid foods such as soups and sauces can be placed still frozen into a saucepan of boiling water until defrosted The Food Preserver Bag and its filling will be hot so take caution when opening the bag Precooked meals such as meat...

Page 15: ... packed again Do not defrost food in boiling water or using other heat sources unless the food in question is liquid soups sauces etc Vacuum packing will not extend the life of fruit and vegetables including bananas apples and potatoes unless they have been peeled prior to vacuum packing Soft foods and food with a delicate structure like fish berries etc must be pre frozen for one night before the...

Page 16: ... months Dry fruit 3 4 months 12 months Freeze dried products 1 2 months 12 months Powder tea 5 6 months 12 months Ground coffee 2 3 months 12 months Storage times with Sunbeam Food Preserver are indicative values that depend on the integrity of the package and the original quality of the food IMPORTANT Keep perishable foods in the freezer or refrigerator Vacuum packing extends the life of food but...

Page 17: ... Chamber during use should be soaked up and removed using a non abrasive sponge Airtight and Sealing Gaskets may be cleaned by dusting with a dry cloth to remove dirt particles If excessively dirty both the Airtight and Sealing Gaskets may be removed and washed using a non abrasive sponge moistened with a gentle dishwashing detergent and rinsed well Gaskets should be dried thoroughly with a cloth ...

Page 18: ...ake sure that the in the bags open end remains completely over the Vacuum Chamber Gaskets are dirty Make sure that the Sealing Bar the Sealing Gaskets and Airtight Gaskets are free of impurities following cleaning instructions on page 16 The Food Preserver bag might Check bag have a hole in it Sealed portion of Food The Sealing Bar has Raise the Lid and allow the Preserver bag has melted overheate...

Page 19: ...his leaflet Backed by Sunbeam s 12 Month Replacement Guarantee and National Service Network Copyright SUNBEAM CORPORATION LIMITED 2004 INCORPORATED IN N S W A C N 000 006 771 Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd For more information or advice on this or any other Sunbeam appliance visit www sunbeam com au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line Australia 1800 025 059 New Zeal...

Page 20: ...Consumer Hotline Australia 1800 025 059 New Zealand 0800 786 232 www sunbeam com au is a registered Trademark of Sunbeam Corporation Limited ACN 000 006 771 Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2004 ...

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