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If you are part of either the food processing or food service industry, there is a good 

chance that you already know the advantages of vacuum packaging. It has been used 

with success for many years as a safe and cost effective method for extending shelf 

life and maintaining the quality of food products. If vacuum packaging is new to your 

home or business, you will soon wonder how you lived without it!

Whether you are a beginner or expert, there are certain basic guidelines that should 

always be followed in order to package foods safely for consumption.  Neglecting 

these basic guidelines can result in food spoilage, and in some cases, illness or death.  

Once you familiarize yourself with the machine procedures, you will feel at ease using 

the VACMASTER

® 

VP210 Vacuum Packaging Machine and enjoy a higher quality of 

stored foods. 

Here are a few tips to get you started: 

•  Package only fresh foods. Do not package old or rancid foods.  An already bad 

  product does not improve with vacuum packaging. 
•  Fresh foods (meats, vegetables, cheeses, etc.) should be refrigerated at 34˚F or 

  below or frozen after vacuum packaging. 
•  Vacuum packaging removes a high percentage of air (which is 21% oxygen).  This 

  slows the growth of most living microorganisms, which degrade food, such as aerobic 

  bacteria and molds.  However, some forms of bacteria, such as clostridium botulinum 

  (responsible for botulism), are anaerobic and grow in the absence of oxygen.
•  The foods susceptible to botulinum should be refrigerated for the short term and frozen for 

  long-term storage.  Consume immediately after heating. 
•  Vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage will emit gasses when vacuum 

  sealed.  To prepare these foods for vacuum packaging, you must blanch them first and 

  then freeze. 
•  All perishable foods must be refrigerated or frozen to prevent spoilage. 
•  Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for canning.

Vacuum Packaging Overview

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Summary of Contents for VP210

Page 1: ...User s Guide VACMASTER VP210...

Page 2: ...n units First a much higher level of vacuum can be achieved which means a longer shelf life for foods that you package Second liquids and liquid rich foods can be effectively vacuum packaged Foods lik...

Page 3: ...ating Instructions Setting up the VP210 7 Adjusting Setting the VP210 Timing Controls 7 Using the VP210 Vacuum Packaging Machine 9 VACMASTER Pouches 11 VP210 Uses Tips 12 Machine Safety Maintenance 13...

Page 4: ...tips to get you started Package only fresh foods Do not package old or rancid foods An already bad product does not improve with vacuum packaging Fresh foods meats vegetables cheeses etc should be re...

Page 5: ...d Lock DO NOT USE while the machine is operating This feature is used to keep the lid closed while the machine is in storage Filler Plates Filler plates are used to occupy space in the vacuum chamber...

Page 6: ...using the buttons Also illuminates during the sealing process COOLING Function Light Illuminates to adjust cooling time During set up adjust the cooling time using the buttons Also illuminates during...

Page 7: ...E MACHINE IS IN STORAGE 7 Operating Instructions ADJUSTING SETTING THE VP210 TIMING CONTROLS Note All timing adjustments must be made with the lid lock off and the lid open To adjust set the timing co...

Page 8: ...To increase or decrease the sealing time press the button until SEALING is illuminated and then use the buttons to adjust the sealing time to accommodate your application It is recommended that you m...

Page 9: ...uches up to 10 W x 13 L in size 2 Fill the pouch and place inside the chamber Fill the pouch with the product to be vacuum packaged and place the pouch inside the chamber Keep pouches that contain liq...

Page 10: ...e product is not vacuum sealed tightly then increase the vacuum time by 5 seconds and vacuum and seal again Seal confirmation Inspect the pouch seal A positive seal will appear clear upon inspec tion...

Page 11: ...ing it a great asset for Sous Vide cooking The VACMASTER Vacuum Chamber Pouches are high quality larger quantity and incredibly affordable VACMASTER Bone Guard If you are vacuum packaging meat fish or...

Page 12: ...Use a zipper bag and keep reusing it when needed Not done with that paint project Don t wash out your brushes every time keep them wet and vacuum package them for the following day Hate it when your...

Page 13: ...a substitute for canning Any perishable foods that require refrigeration must still be refrigerated or frozen after packaging Never vacuum package garlic or fungi like mushrooms A dangerous chemical...

Page 14: ...et and inside of pouch and try again Vacuum pouch loses vacuum after being sealed Sharp items can puncture small holes in pouches To prevent this cover sharp edges with paper towel or VACMASTER Bone G...

Page 15: ...15 Parts Information...

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Page 17: ...17 Parts Information...

Page 18: ...18 Notes...

Page 19: ...resulting from the breach of this or any other express or implied warranty with respect to the Goods ii This express warranty is the only warranty applicable It excludes all other express oral or wri...

Page 20: ...nary Concepts are trademarks or registered trademarks of ARY Inc in the United States and other countries Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for canning ARYInc A leading supplier of commercial produ...

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