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Please note
► When vacuum seal some vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage fresh
for refrigeration, they will emit gases, so it’s need to blanch and freeze these foods
before vacuum sealing.
14
Getting Started
This chapter will guide you through safely unpacking and setting up your new unit.
14.1 Packaging safety information
Warning
► Do not allow children to play with packaging materials due to risk of suffocation.
14.2
What’s included
The vacuum sealer system GourmetVAC 480 includes the following components:
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Vacuum sealer system GourmetVAC 480
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1 profi bag roll (30 cm x 3 m)
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10 top-quality bags ((20 x 30 cm)
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1 vacuum hose
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1 profi bag roll (20 cm x 3 m)
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Instruction manual
PLEASE NOTE
► Examine the shipment to ensure the unit and manual are included and inspect the unit
for any visible damage.
► Immediately notify the carrier and/or the supplier about an incomplete shipment or any
damage as a result of inadequate packaging or mishandling.
14.3 Uses and advantages of vacuum sealing
Vacuum sealing foods prolongs shelf life while preserving food’s freshness, flavor and
nutrients . Vacuum sealing can maintain a food’s freshness for up to eight times as long as
standard storage methods. Below are just a few of the ways you can use your vacuum
sealer:
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Cook in advance then vacuum seal and store individual portions or entire meals.
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Prepare foods in advance for picnics, camping trips and barbecues.
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Keep frozen food safe from freezer burn.
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Package foods, such as meat, fish, poultry, seafood and vegetables for refrigerated
storage.
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Maintain the freshness of dry foods, such as beans, nuts, and cereals.
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Besides storing food, there are many other uses for vacuum sealing: Protect moisture-
sensitive items such as camping supplies, matches, first aid kits, roadside flares and
clothing. Protect prized collectibles from dust and moisture.
