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Home Vacuum Packaging System

Instruction Booklet

VAC700 - VS7000

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Page 1: ...Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference Home Vacuum Packaging System Instruction Booklet VAC700 VS7000 ...

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Page 3: ...acuum Package using FoodSaver Canisters Bottle Stoppers Deli Containers 11 Care and Cleaning Instructions 13 Vacuum Packaging Non Food Items 14 Food Preparation and Storage Guide 15 Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging 16 Preservation Guidelines 18 Troubleshooting 20 Contents Important instructions retain for future use ...

Page 4: ...nsory 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 10 If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard 11 This appliance is intended to be used in household ...

Page 5: ...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 a smooth sealing surface Gently stretch the bag flat along the Sealing Strip before closing the lid 9 When packaging products with sharp edges dry spaghetti silverware etc protect the bag from punctures by...

Page 6: ...or food without liquid Moist longer seal time for juicy foods Instant Seal Button This button has three uses 1 Press to create a seal when making bags from a FoodSaver Roll 2 Press to immediately stop the vacuum process and begin sealing the bag This prevents crushing delicate items such as bread cookies and pastries 3 Press to create a seal on foil based chip and cereal packets Container Adapter ...

Page 7: ...r Light Shows progress of vacuum and seal process Shuts off when the full process is finished Seal Indicator Light This light has two uses 1 Constant light indicates sealing process is engaged 2 Flashes to indicate error Accessory Port Attach accessory hose here and use to vacuum package with FoodSaver Canisters and bottle stoppers Easy clean Drip Tray Extra wide Sealing Strip ...

Page 8: ... lid either opened or closed See figure 1 3 Lift up Bag Cutter Bar and place bag material beneath the Cutter Bar See figure 2 4 Pull out enough bag material to hold item being vacuum packed plus 7 5cm Lower the Cutter Bar and slide Bag Cutter across the Cutter Bar See figure 3 5 Lift Bar place bag over sealing strip gently lower bar press Seal button Once red light goes off lift bar and remove bag...

Page 9: ...trical outlet 2 Place items in bag allowing at least 7 5cm of space between bag contents and top of bag 3 Using two hands insert open end of bag curl down into Vacuum Channel See figure 1 4 Place bag end into Drip Tray See figure 2 5 Lower bar press Vacuum Seal button See figure 3 6 Once Seal light goes off lift bar and remove sealed bag Figure 1 2 Figure 2 Figure 3 ...

Page 10: ...not operate to prevent overheating If it does wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off Tips on Removing Air from a Bag Make sure you ve locked the appliance lid When vacuuming and sealing a bag or canister ensure latch is locked Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing Strip Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow air to come back into bag Check for wrinkles in bag along Sealing ...

Page 11: ...r or bottle stopper 4 Press Vacuum Seal button 5 Motor will run until vacuum process is complete 6 When motor turns off gently twist and remove Accessory Hose from appliance and canister or bottle stopper Deli Containers 1 Place the item s to be vacuum packaged inside the container Place the lid firmly on top of the container 2 Insert one end of the Accessory Hose into the Accessory Port on your F...

Page 12: ...ubble up out the container 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 How to Remove the FoodSaver Bottle Stopper To remove simply twist and pull up on the Bottle Stopper to release the vacuum How to Open FoodSaver Deli containers To open lift the grey r...

Page 13: ...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 usin...

Page 14: ...r 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 equipment for a boating or sailing outing Food will stay dry in the cooler esky Batteries and film won t get damaged by water and you ll appreciate having a dry change of clothes Vacuum package first a...

Page 15: ... and can grow with or without air Refrigeration slows the growth of yeast and freezing stops it completely Bacteria Frequently results in discolouration soft or slimy texture and or an unpleasant odour Clostridium botulinum the organism that causes Botulism can grow without air under the right conditions cannot be detected by smell or taste and although extremely rare can be very dangerous The com...

Page 16: ...pre 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 freezing together in a block Once they are frozen remove from baking sheet and vacuum package vegetables in a FoodSaver Bag After they have been vacuum packaged return them to the freezer Note Cruciferou...

Page 17: ...can 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 for crushable items like crackers Preparation Guidelines for Marinating Vacuum sealing opens the pores in foods such as meats poultry and seafood absorbing marinades much faster than traditional marina...

Page 18: ...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 months Green Beans Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 3 years 8 months Lettuce Spinach Refrigerator FoodSaver Canister 2 weeks 3 6 days Snow Peas Snap Peas Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 3 years 8 months Fruits Apricots ...

Page 19: ...g 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 FoodSaver Bottle Stopper 1 1 years 5 6 months Dry Foods Beans Grains Pantry FoodSaver Bag Canister 1 2 years 6 months Pasta Rice Pantry FoodSaver Bag Canister 1 2 years 6 months Powdery Foods Dry Milk Pantry...

Page 20: ...k 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 contents of the bag with paper towels The Bag Melts Should sealing strip overheat and melt the bag it may be necessary to lift the lid and allow sealing strip to cool for a few minutes Built in safety shut off ...

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Page 23: ...h guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law and under the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act In Australia you are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does n...

Page 24: ...mited ABN 45 000 006 771 Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd www sunbeam com au Units 5 6 13 Lord St Botany NSW 2019 Australia Unit 3 Building D 26 Vestey Drive Mt Wellington Auckland New Zealand is a registered trademark Need help with your appliance Contact our customer service team or visit our website for information and tips on getting the most from your appliance In Austral...

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