Sunbeam FoodSaver VAC440, Instruction Booklet

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Care and Cleaning Instructions
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. All FoodSaver ® Canister bases (but
not the lids) may be washed in the
dishwasher. FoodSaver
® Canister lids
(white) are NOT dishwasher safe.
3. The FoodSaver ® Canister base (clear) 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.
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.