Sunbeam FoodSaver Lock & Seal VS4500, User Manual

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Care and Cleaning Instructions
10
The FoodSaver ® Appliance
1. Always unplug the appliance before
cleaning.
2. Clean using a mild dishwashing soap
and a warm, damp cloth. Do not
immerse the appliance in water. Dry
thoroughly before using.
3. Do not use abrasive products or
materials to clean any of the appliance
components.
Drip Tray
Remove from appliance for easy clean.
Clean drip tray in warm soapy water.
FoodSaver ® Bags
IMPORTANT: Do not reuse bags after storing
meats, fish or greasy foods.
1. Wash bags in warm water using a mild
dishwashing soap.
2. Bags can be washed in the dishwasher
by carefully turning the bags inside out
and spreading them over the top rack of
the dishwasher so that all surfaces are
exposed to the washing water.
3. Allow bags to dry thoroughly before
reusing. To avoid possible illness, do not
reuse bags after storing raw meats, fish
or greasy foods.
Do not reuse bags that
have been microwaved or simmered.
FoodSaver ® Accessories
1. All FoodSaver ® accessories should be
washed in warm water using a mild
dishwashing soap. Dry thoroughly before
using.
2. The FoodSaver
®
Fresh Containers
can be cleaned in the dishwasher but
only in the top shelf. Items washed in
bottom shelves can distort due to the
heat from the dishwasher element.
FoodSaver
® Quick Marinator lids are
NOT dishwasher safe
IMPORTANT: All plastic components
deteriorate through the prolonged use of a
dishwasher for cleaning. Hand washing of
plastic components in warm soapy water is
always recommended.
To Store Appliance
Clean unit thoroughly.
After the unit has been cleaned and
allowed to fully dry, close lid and push
the Easy Lock Latch into the STORE
(middle) position. This setting will keep
the lid closed but avoid and pressure being
applied to the gaskets.
Always leave lid latch in STORE position
when not in use.
Never store lid in OPERATE
position as gaskets may become compressed.
If gaskets become compressed the unit
may not function properly.