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Important Safeguards

Read the Instructions Carefully. 
For your own safety, always follow these basic precautions when using the FoodSaver

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 appliance:

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If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,  
please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line. 

 

Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.

  Sunbeam is very safety conscious when  

designing and manufacturing consumer 

products, but it is essential that the product 

user also exercise care when using an 

electrical appliance. Listed below are 

precautions which are essential for the safe 

use of an electrical appliance:

•  Read carefully and save all the instructions 

provided with an appliance.

•  Always turn the power off at the power outlet 

before you insert or remove a plug. Remove  

by grasping the plug - do not pull on the 

cord.

•  Turn the power off and remove the plug  

when the appliance is not in use and  

before cleaning.

•  Do not use your appliance with an extension 

cord unless this cord has been checked  

and tested by a qualified technician or  

service person.

•  Always use your appliance from a power  

outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked  

on the appliance.

•  This appliance is not intended for use by 

persons (including children) with reduced 

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, 

or lack of experience and knowledge, 

unless they have been given supervision or 

instruction concerning use of the appliance 

by a person responsible for their safety. 

•  Children should be supervised to ensure that 

they do not play with the appliance.

•  The temperature 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 place an 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 top or 

touch any hot surface.

•  Do not operate any electrical appliance with 

a damaged cord or after the appliance has 

been damaged in any manner. If damage 

is suspected, return the appliance to the 

nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre  

for examination, repair or adjustment. 

•  For additional protection, Sunbeam 

recommend the use of a residual current 

device (RCD) with a tripping current not 

exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit 

supplying power to your appliances.

•  Do not immerse the appliance in water  

or any other liquid unless recommended.

•  Appliances are not intended to be operated  

by means of an external timer or separate 

remote control system.

•  This appliance is intended to be used in 

household and similar applications such 

as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and 

other working environments; farm houses; by 

clients in hotels, motels and other residential 

type environments; bed and breakfast type 

environments.

Summary of Contents for VS8000

Page 1: ...Home Vacuum Packaging System Automatic Seal User Guide VS8000...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...oodSaver appliance 10 Marinate mode 13 How to Vacuum Package using FoodSaver Canisters and Bottle Stoppers 14 Storage and Cleaning Instructions 15 Vacuum Packaging Non Food Items 16 Food Preparation a...

Page 4: ...have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Th...

Page 5: ...eats 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 items sometimes make it difficult to achieve...

Page 6: ...current setting and vacuum progress for added control B Vacuum Progress Display Blue lights signal progression of vacuuming and sealing process All lights extinguish when the full process is finished...

Page 7: ...to access Built in Roller Holder and Cutter E Vacuum Channel Simply insert bag and the FoodSaver appliance does the rest F Retractable Accessory Hose Accessory Port Accessory hose can be used with al...

Page 8: ...um Sealing Rolls I Roll Cutter Simplifies making custom sized bags J Auto Bag Sensing Simply insert open end of bag into vacuum channel and the machine will sense and grasp the bag vacuum seal and shu...

Page 9: ...d M Lower Gasket P Upper Bag Detection Tray Q Upper Foam Gasket not removable R Rubber Seal Profile N Extra wide Sealing Strip with Non stick Coating Provides extra secure airtight seal that s two tim...

Page 10: ...15 3 Marinate Mode Button A ten minute preset function designed to get optimum flavour infusion in the least amount of time See page 13 4 Accessory Mode Button Press to vacuum with canisters and acces...

Page 11: ...tting upon pressing the Power Button or when power has been interrupted unless liquid is detected in the Drip Tray 7 Cancel Button Immediately halts the current function opening the Vacuum Channel 8 S...

Page 12: ...Lower the Cutter Bar and slide Bag Cutter I across the Cutter Bar Fig 4 4 Using two hands insert open end of bag curl down into Vacuum Channel E until clamp motor starts Fig 5 Bag must be centred bet...

Page 13: ...acuums and Seals To Vacuum DO NOT PRESS THE SEAL BUTTON Using two hands insert open end of bag curl down into Vacuum Channel E Fig 3 4 5 Continue to hold bag until vacuum pump starts The Vacuum Progre...

Page 14: ...al Do not attempt to remove the gasket If vacuum sealing with an accessory check Accessory Hose connections to ensure a tight fit FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing Accessories Accessory Hose Real 1 Prepare can...

Page 15: ...rs are the perfect FoodSaver Accessory for marinating foods 1 Place food and marinade inside a FoodSaver canister Leave at least 2cm space between contents and top of rim 2 Make sure lid is correctly...

Page 16: ...ocess for either canisters or bottles motor will run until vacuum process is complete 5 When light indicator turns off gently twist and remove Accessory Hose from appliance and canister or bottle stop...

Page 17: ...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 sur...

Page 18: ...inting 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 equip...

Page 19: ...s water 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...

Page 20: ...freeze them for 1 2 hours or until solidly frozen To freeze vegetables in individual servings first place on a baking sheet and spread them out so they are not touching This prevents them from freezin...

Page 21: ...an re seal bottles after each use Preparation Guidelines for Snack Foods Your snack foods will maintain their freshness longer when you vacuum package them For best results use a FoodSaver Canister fo...

Page 22: ...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 3 years 8 m...

Page 23: ...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 Pantry Food...

Page 24: ...d 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 in the conte...

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Page 27: ...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 28: ...ur website 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 vi...

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