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User Guide
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Important Safeguards
Product Features
“How To”
Make a FoodSaver
®
Bag
Vacuum Seal a FoodSaver
®
Bag
Vacuum Seal with FoodSaver
®
Accessories
Care & Cleaning
Storage Guide
Guidelines
Vacuum Sealing and Food Safety
Food Preparation and Reheating Tips
Sealing Non-Food Items
Troubleshooting
Warranty
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• 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.
Important Safeguards
Read the instructions carefully. For your own safety, always follow these precautions
when using this FoodSaver
®
appliance.
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:
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• 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.
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.
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Product Features
LatchControl PanelBag Cutter Retractable
Accessory
Adaptor
Accessory
Button
Upper
Foam
Gasket
Roll
Cutter Bar
Extra-Wide
Sealing Strip
Removable
Drip Tray
Vacuum
Channel
Marinate
Button
Roll
Storage
Lower
Foam
Gasket
Appliance
Lid
Upper Seal
Profile
Bag
Cutter
Cutter
Stabilizer
Pro le
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Make a FoodSaver
®
Bag
1. Turn Latch to Open position
A
and open
lid.
2. Place roll inside unit’s internal storage
space as indicated. Pull enough bag
material to edge until it is on top of the
sealing strip to make the first seal
B
and
close lid.
3. Turn Latch to On position
C
. Power On
Indicator Light will illuminate indicating
unit is ready.
4. Press Seal Button
D
to seal open end of
bag. Wait until Seal Indicator Light turns
off.
CAUTION: To reduce risk of burns,
do not touch sealing strip while
using appliance.
How to
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Open
Store
On
Open
Store
On
C
Vac/Seal Moist
Accessory
Marinate
Open
Store
On
Seal
Power
VaSeal
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Store
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5. Turn Latch to Open position
E
, open
lid
and pull enough bag material out to
desired length for whatever you intend
to vacuum seal
F
and close lid.
6. Turn Latch to On position
G
.
Power
On Indicator Light will illuminate,
indicating unit is ready.
7. Press Seal Button
H
to make seal for
next bag. While sealing, you can slide
bag cutter across
I
to remove bag.
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Open
Store
On
Accessory
Marinate
Open
Store
On
VaSeal
H
Vac/Seal Moist
Accessory
Marinate
Open
Store
On
Seal
Power
SEALED END
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Vac/Seal
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Open
Store
On
SEALED END
F
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Open
Store
On
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of your Vacuum Sealer
To Store Appliance:
Clean unit thoroughly as detailed in
“Care & Cleaning” section.
After unit has been cleaned and allowed to fully
dry, close lid and push Latch into Store (middle)
position
A
. This setting will keep lid closed
but prevents any undue pressure from being
applied to internal sealing Gaskets of unit.
Always leave Latch in Store position when not in
use. Never store Lid in On position as Gaskets
may become compressed and unit will not
vacuum bag.
Open
Store
On
A
Push Latch into Store
position to store.
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Storage Guide
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Vacuum Sealing and Food Safety
The vacuum sealing process extends the life of foods by removing most of
the air from the sealed container, thereby reducing oxidation, which affects
nutritional value, flavor and overall quality. Removing air can also inhibit growth
of microorganisms, which can cause problems under certain conditions:
Mold – Easily identified by its fuzzy characteristic. Mold cannot grow in a low
oxygen environment, therefore vacuum sealing can slow the growth of mold.
Yeast – Results in fermentation, which can be identified by smell and taste.
Yeast needs water, sugar and a moderate temperature to grow. It can also
survive with or without air. Slowing the growth of yeast requires refrigeration,
while freezing stops it completely.
Bacteria – Results in an unpleasant odor, discoloration and/or soft or slimy
texture. Under the right conditions, anaerobic bacteria such as Clostridium
Botulinum (the organism that causes Botulism) can grow without air and
sometimes cannot be detected by smell or taste. Although it is extremely rare,
it can be very dangerous.
To preserve foods safely, it is critical that you maintain low temperatures. You
can significantly reduce the growth of microorganisms at temperatures of
40°F (4°C) or below. Freezing at 0°F (-17°C) does not kill microorganisms, but
stops them from growing. For long-term storage, always freeze perishable
foods that have been vacuum sealed, and keep refrigerated after thawing.
It is important to note that vacuum sealing 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
flavor, appearance or texture because it depends on age and condition of the
food on the day it was vacuum sealed.
IMPORTANT:
Vacuum sealing is NOT a substitute for refrigeration or freezing.
Any perishable foods that require refrigeration must still be refrigerated or frozen after
vacuum sealing.
Guidelines
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Food Preparation & Reheating Tips
Thawing and Reheating
Vacuum-Sealed Foods
Always thaw foods in either refrigerator or microwave — do not thaw perishable
foods at room temperature.
To reheat foods in a microwave in a FoodSaver
®
Bag, always cut corner of the
bag before placing it on a microwave-safe dish. However, to avoid hot spots, do
not reheat bone-in meat or greasy foods in microwave within a FoodSaver
®
Bag.
You can also reheat foods in FoodSaver
®
Bags by placing them in water at a low
simmer below 75°C.
Preparation Guidelines
for Meat and Fish:
For best results, use a FoodSaver
®
bag to vacuum seal before freezing.
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 paper towel in bag to absorb excess
moisture and juices during vacuum sealing process.
NOTE: Beef may appear darker after vacuum sealing due to the removal of oxygen. This is not an
indication of spoilage.
Preparation Guidelines for Hard Cheeses:
To keep cheese fresh, vacuum seal it after each use. Make your FoodSaver
®
Bag
extra long, allowing 2.5cm of bag material for each time you plan to open and
reseal in addition to the 7.5cm 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.
Preparation Guidelines
for Vegetables:
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It is recommended that vegetables are blanched before vacuum sealing. This
process stops the enzyme action that could lead to loss of flavor, color and texture.
To blanch vegetables, place them in boiling water or in the microwave until they are
cooked, but still crisp. Blanching times range from 1 to 2 minutes for leafy greens
and peas; 3 to 4 minutes for snap peas, sliced zucchini or broccoli; 5 minutes
for carrots; and 7 to 11 minutes for corn on the cob. After blanching, immerse
vegetables in cold water to stop the cooking process. Finally, dry vegetables on a
towel before vacuum sealing.
NOTE: All vegetables (including broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, turnips)
naturally emit gases during storage. Therefore, after blanching, they must be stored in freezer only.
IMPORTANT:
Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria, Fresh mushrooms, onions and garlic should never
be vacuum sealed.
Preparation Guidelines
for Leafy Vegetables:
For best results, use a container to store leafy vegetables. First wash the
vegetables, and then dry with a towel or salad spinner. After they are dried, put
them in a container and vacuum seal as normal. Store in refrigerator.
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Food Preparation & Reheating Tips
Guidelines
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Preparation Guidelines for Fruits:
For best results, vacuum seal fruit in a FoodSaver
®
Container which protects the
shape of berries and soft fruits. Alternatively pre-freeze fruit for 1-2 hours before
vacuum sealing to help maintain the shape and flavour of food.
If storing in the refrigerator, we recommend using a FoodSaver
®
Container.
Preparation Guidelines
for Baked Goods:
To vacuum seal soft or airy baked goods, we recommend using a FoodSaver
®
Container so they will hold their shape. If using a bag, pre-freeze for 1-2 hours or
until solidly frozen. To save time, make cookie dough, pie shells, whole pies, or
mix dry ingredients in advance and vacuum seal for later use.
Preparation Guidelines for
Coffee and Powdery Foods:
To prevent food particles from being drawn into vacuum pump, place a coffee
filter or paper towel at top of bag or canister before vacuum sealing. You can
also place the food in its original bag inside a FoodSaver
®
Bag.
Food Preparation & Reheating Tips
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Preparation Guidelines for Liquids:
Using a FoodSaver
®
Container is the easiest way to vacuum seal liquids.
Pouring liquids into a FoodSaver
®
bag, then using Seal only is a quick way to
prepare liquids for storage.
Alternately pre-freeze liquids until solid, remove from freezer and vacuum
packaging in FoodSaver
®
Bags. Then return to the freezer. When you are ready
to use, just cut the corner of the bag and place in a dish in microwave or drop
into water at a low simmer, below 75˚C.
Preparation Guidelines for Make-ahead Meals,
Leftovers and Sandwiches:
Efficiently store your make-ahead meals, leftovers and sandwiches in the
stackable, lightweight FoodSaver
®
Containers. They are microwaveable, top
rack dishwasher safe and come with a custom adaptor. The lightweight
containers will be ready to head off to the office, to school or the great outdoors
whenever you are!
Preparation Guidelines
for Snack Foods:
Your snack foods will maintain their freshness longer when you vacuum seal
them. For best results, use a FoodSaver
®
Container for crushable items like
crackers.
Food Preparation & Reheating Tips
Guidelines
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Silverware
To vacuum seal silver, wrap fork tines in soft cushioning material, such as a paper
towel, to avoid puncturing bag, and seal as normal. Your silver will be clean, fresh
and untarnished right when you need it for your next dinner gathering.
Camping
Your FoodSaver
®
Bags are ideal for outdoor excursions. For camping and hiking,
keep your matches, maps and food dry and compact.
Water
To have fresh water for drinking, simply fill a FoodSaver
®
Bag with ice, seal it, and
when needed, let the ice pack melt. You can trim the corner off the bag to make
a spout for drinking or pouring.
Boating
If you’re going sailing or boating, you can vacuum seal your food, extra batteries,
memory cards, cash, identification cards, boating license and a dry change of
clothes. Just remember to bring scissors or a knife to open the bags when you
need them!
Emergency
To keep emergency kits safe and dry, vacuum seal flares, batteries, flashlights,
matches, candles, first aid kits, extra food and other necessities. Your emergency
items will stay dry and organized in your home, car, boat or RV.
Vacuum Sealing Non-Food Items
The FoodSaver
®
Vacuum Sealing System also protects non-food items from oxidation,
corrosion and moisture. Simply follow directions to vacuum seal items using FoodSaver
®
Bags,
Containers and Accessories.
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Problem Solution
Troubleshooting
Red Seal LED
flashing
• Unit is overheated. Always allow 20 seconds between seals.
Under heavy usage, appliance will shut off automatically and
Red Light will flash. Wait for 20 min. for unit to cool off.
• Always wait 20 seconds between seals.
• Latch has been left in On position: Gaskets may be compressed.
Turn Latch to Open or Store position and allow 10 to 20
minutes for Gaskets to expand.
• Vacuum pump running more than 120 seconds. Under heavy
usage, appliance will shut off automatically and Red Light will
flash. See next section Vacuum Pump is running, but bag is
not evacuating.
• If Latch was left in On position for 5 minutes and not being
used reminding user to turn Latch to Open or Store position.
Vacuum Pump
is running,
but bag
is not
evacuating
• If making a bag from a roll, make sure one end of bag is sealed.
See How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver
®
Vacuum Sealing Roll.
• Adjust the bag and try again. Make sure the open end of the
bag is down inside the Vacuum Channel.
• Check for wrinkles in bag along Sealing Strip. To prevent
wrinkles in the seal, gently stretch bag flat while inserting bag
into Vacuum Channel.
• Open unit and make sure Gaskets are inserted
properly and there are no foreign objects, dirt or
debris on the Upper or Lower Gasket (See Care
and Cleaning on pg 10).
• Latch has been left in On position: Gaskets may be compressed.
Turn Latch to Open or Store position and allow 10 to 20
minutes for Gaskets to expand.
• Make sure the lid is latched down all the way. If the Latch
does not catch the lid and bring it down, there will be a leak
between the Gaskets.
Gasket is
loose or
has a tear
• Take out the gasket, clean it and re-insert the Gasket into the
Vacuum Channel (See Care and Cleaning on pg 10).
• If Gasket has minor damage remove, flip over and reinstall.
• Call customer service team for replacement.
Bag is not
sealing
properly
• Too much liquid in bag, freeze before vacuuming.
• Check for food debris around seal area. If present, take out
the gasket, clean it and re-insert the Gasket into the Vacuum
Channel (See Care and Cleaning on pg 10).
• Bag has wrinkles: To prevent wrinkles in the seal, gently stretch
bag flat while inserting bag into Vacuum Channel.
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Distributed by Sunbeam Corporation Pty Ltd | ACN 000 006 771.
FoodSaver
®
is a registered trade mark of Sunbeam Products, Inc. Some images and text are copywrited.
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and tips on getting the most from
your appliance.
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phone 1300 881 861
mail Units 5 & 6, 13 Lord Street,
Botany NSW 2019 Australia.
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phone 0800 786 232
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Central Park,
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