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1. Always leave 2.5cm of space between 

contents and rim.

2. Wipe rim of canister to ensure it's clean 

and dry.

3. Place the appliance on a flat, dry surface 

and plug the supply cord into a standard 
electrical outlet.

4. 

Canisters:

 place the item(s) to be vacuum 

packaged inside the canister. Place the lid 
on top of the canister.

5. Insert one end of the Accessory Hose into 

the Accessory Port on the appliance. Insert 
the other end of the hose into the canister. 
Twist tab on Accessory Hose while inserting 
to ensure a tight fit. 
See figure 1 & 2.

6. To begin the vacuum process, lock lid by 

pressing down the lid until each side locks 
into place.

7. Press the Vac/Seal button.

8. When the motor and indicator light turn 

off, vacuum process is complete. Note that 
the appliance will still go through sealing 
cycle even when vacuuming an accessory. 
You will hear the motor shut off and then 
the sealing cycle will begin

9. To remove accessory hose, gently twist 

and remove hose from the appliance and 
canister. Unlock the lid using the side 
release buttons.

How to Open the FoodSaver

®

 Canister

To open, press and hold down the grey rubber 
button in the centre of the lid. This will 
release the vacuum – a hissing sound can be 
heard as the air rushes in.

IMPORTANT: 

Remember to remove the 

Accessory Hose from the Accessory Port on 
the appliance before you vacuum package in 
FoodSaver

®

 Bags.

Vacuum Packaging with Canisters

Figure 2

Figure 1

Summary of Contents for Urban FoodSaver VS6000

Page 1: ...Home Vacuum Packaging System Urban Series User Guide VS6000 VS6100...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...em 6 Features of your FoodSaver VS6100 Vacuum Packaging System 8 Using your FoodSaver Urban 10 Vacuum Packaging with Canisters 13 Food Preparation Safety Tips 14 Care and Cleaning Instructions 15 Guid...

Page 4: ...perature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating Never leave an appliance unattended while in use Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its intended use Do not...

Page 5: ...le illness do not reuse bags after storing meats fish or greasy foods 7 If you are not sure whether you have achieved a complete seal simply seal the bag again about 1cm above the first seal 8 Bulky i...

Page 6: ...aling strip Vacuum Seal button This button has two uses 1 Press to vacuum package and seal food airtight with a single touch Shuts off automatically 2 Press during vacuum to pause the process Press a...

Page 7: ...foods Accessory hose port Attach accessory hose here and use to vacuum package with FoodSaver Canisters Seal button This button has three uses 1 Press to immediately stop the vacuum process and begin...

Page 8: ...Shuts off automatically 2 Press during vacuum to pause the process Press a second time to resume Seal button This button has three uses 1 Press to immediately stop the vacuum process and begin sealin...

Page 9: ...he buttons on each side to release the lid after vacuuming and sealing Accessory hose port Attach accessory hose here and use to vacuum package with FoodSaver Canisters Moist food setting Use to creat...

Page 10: ...ease the lid press the release buttons on each side of the lid 5 Place one open end of the bag material across the sealing strip and close lid Do not place edge of bag into vacuum channel when sealing...

Page 11: ...id and place open end of bag into the Vacuum Channel 4 Close and lock lid by pushing the silver arrows on each side of the lid until fully closed 5 Press On Vac button 6 After the sealing light has go...

Page 12: ...t one time it is recommended to create bag place foods in bag vacuum seal repeat Following this process will prevent the appliance from overheating Do not for example create 10 bags then vacuum seal 1...

Page 13: ...l each side locks into place 7 Press the Vac Seal button 8 When the motor and indicator light turn off vacuum process is complete Note that the appliance will still go through sealing cycle even when...

Page 14: ...ater sugar and a moderate temperature to grow and can grow with or without air Refrigeration slows the growth of yeast and freezing stops it completely Bacteria Frequently results in discolouration so...

Page 15: ...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 r...

Page 16: ...oodSaver Bags by placing them in water at a low simmer below 75 C Vacuum Packaging Meat and Fish For best results pre freeze meat and fish for 1 2 hours before vacuum packaging in a FoodSaver Bag This...

Page 17: ...storage Therefore after blanching they must be stored in freezer only IMPORTANT Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria Fresh mushrooms onions garlic should never be vacuum packaged Vacuum Packaging Le...

Page 18: ...o protects non food items from oxidation corrosion and moisture Simply follow the directions to vacuum package items using FoodSaver Bags Canisters To vacuum package silver wrap forks in soft cushioni...

Page 19: ...Saver Bag 2 3 years 8 months Broccoli Cauliflower Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 3 years 8 months Cabbage Brussels Sprouts Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 3 years 8 months Corn cob or kernel Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2...

Page 20: ...oodSaver Bag Canister 5 6 months Prepared Liquids Sauces Soups Stews Freezer FoodSaver Bag 1 2 years 3 6 months Bottled Liquids Wine Refrigerator FoodSaver Bottle Stopper 2 4 months 1 3 weeks Oils Pan...

Page 21: ...painting vacuum package your wet paint brush between coats rather than washing out Particularly useful for oil based paints that require mineral turpentine to clean up Vacuum package your food and eq...

Page 22: ...discard food Lack of refrigeration or fluctuating temperatures in the Refrigerator can cause food to spoil Check the bag for a puncture or hole which may have released the vacuum Cushion sharp edges...

Page 23: ...w sunbeam com au 1300 881 861 Units 5 6 13 Lord Street Botany NSW 2019 Australia New Zealand www sunbeam co nz 0800 786 232 Level 6 Building 5 Central Park 660 670 Great South Road Greenlane Auckland...

Page 24: ...site for information and tips on getting the most from your appliance Australia visit www sunbeam com au phone 1300 881 861 mail Units 5 6 13 Lord Street Botany NSW 2019 Australia New Zealand visit ww...

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