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Sealing delicate items
Some items such as pastries, bread, biscuits, etc. can
be crushed when sealing. To prevent this, use the
Seal Only button
O
as follows:
1. Follow steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 of ‘
Using Your Vacuum
Sealer
’.
2. Press the Seal Only button
O
before crushing
occurs. This will immediately stop more air
from being extracted and then seal the bag.
Using FoodSaver
®
accessories
To vacuum seal a Fresh Zipper Bag or Fresh
Container:
1. Insert the connector end of the handheld sealer
K
into the accessory port
J
on the FoodSaver
™
appliance.
2. Fit the end of the handheld sealer over the
valve on the accessory and make sure that it is
connected firmly. Follow any specific instructions
that come with the FoodSaver
™
accessory.
Note: To vacuum seal a FoodSaver
™
Canister,
remove the reservoir (clear bottom section) of
the sealer by pulling it down and off the top
section. Insert the tip of the sealer into the port
on the canister.
3. Press the Vacuum and Seal button
P
. Your
vacuum packager will start to remove the air
from the bag and then seal it.
4. When the progress lights
M
have stopped and
the red sealing progress light
N
has gone out,
the process is complete.
Care and Cleaning
Never immerse the unit or power cord and plug
in water or any other liquid. Always unplug the
unit before cleaning.
Wipe over the body of the appliance with a soft, dry
cloth.
Remove and empty the drip tray
F
after each use.
Wash it in warm soapy water or place it in the top
rack of a dishwasher. Dry thoroughly before refitting.
Check the upper gasket
A
, lower gasket
G
and
around the drip tray to make sure they are free from
food debris. Wipe the gaskets with a warm soapy
cloth if needed. The gaskets may be removed for
cleaning. Clean them with warm, soapy water. Dry
thoroughly then carefully refit.
Remove the reservoir of the handheld sealer after
each use. Wash it in warm soapy water and air dry
thoroughly before replacing.
To keep your FoodSaver
™
appliance operating
effectively, we recommend that you replace the
gaskets every year.
To order replacements, please visit
www.foodsaver.co.uk or contact FoodSaver
™
Brand Customer Service on
0800 525 089
.
Storage
Close the lid to the first ‘click’ until the latches catch
but don’t pop out and reveal the green band. This
is enough to secure the lid but avoids compressing
the gaskets (which may cause incorrect functioning
of the unit).
Wrap the cable around the cleats underneath the
unit. The unit can be stored stood upright as shown.
Storage Guide, Hints and Tips
Vacuum Packaging and Food Safety
The vacuum packaging process extends the life
of foods by removing most of the air from the
sealed container, thereby reducing oxidation,
which affects nutritional value, flavour and overall
quality. Removing air can also inhibit growth of
microorganisms, which can cause problems under
certain conditions:
To preserve foods safely, it is critical that you
maintain low temperatures. You can significantly
reduce the growth of microorganisms at
temperatures of 4°C or below.
Freezing at -17°C does not kill microorganisms, but
stops them from growing. For long-term storage,
always freeze perishable foods that have been
vacuum packaged, and keep refrigerated after
thawing.
It is important to note that vacuum packaging is
NOT a substitute for canning and it cannot reverse
the deterioration of foods. It can only slow down the
changes in quality. It is difficult to predict how long
foods will retain their top-quality flavour, appearance
or texture because it depends on age and condition
of the food on the day it was vacuum packaged.
Important: Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute
for refrigeration or freezing. Any perishable foods
that require refrigeration must still be refrigerated
or frozen after vacuum packaging. To avoid possible
illness, do not reuse bags after storing raw meats,
raw fish or greasy foods. Do not reuse bags that have
been microwaved or simmered.
Thawing and Reheating
Vacuum Packaged Foods
Always thaw foods in a refrigerator or a
microwave oven — do not thaw
perishable foods at room temperature.
Foods inside a bag can be defrosted but not
reheated in a microwave oven. When defrosting
foods in the microwave in FoodSaver
™
bags make
sure not to exceed maximum power of 180 watts
(defrost setting), maximum time of 2 minutes and
maximum temperature of 70°C (158°F). You can
also reheat foods in FoodSaver
™
bags by placing
them in water at a low simmer below 75°C (170°F).
Follow any specific instructions that come with the
FoodSaver
™
specialty bags.
Preparation Guidelines
Meat and Fish
For best results, pre-freeze meat and fish for 1-2
hours before vacuum sealing in a FoodSaver
™
Bag. This helps retain the juice and shape, and
guarantees a better seal. If it’s not possible to pre-
freeze, place a folded paper towel between meat or
fish and top of bag, but below seal area.
Leave a paper towel in bag to absorb excess
moisture and juices during the vacuum sealing
process.
Note: Beef may appear darker after vacuum
sealing due to the removal of oxygen. This is not an
indication of spoilage.
Hard Cheeses
To keep cheese fresh, vacuum seal it
after each use. Make your FoodSaver
™
Bag extra long, allowing 25mm of bag
material for each time you plan to open and reseal,
in addition to the 75mm room you normally leave
between contents and seal.
Simply cut sealed edge and remove cheese. When
you’re ready to reseal the cheese, just drop it in bag
and reseal.
Important: Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria, soft
cheeses should never be vacuum sealed.
