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Home Vacuum Packaging System

Instruction BookletVAC660 - VS6600

Important Safeguards 4

Important Tips 5

Features of your FoodSaver® VAC660 6

Using your FoodSaver® VAC660 8

How to Vacuum Package using FoodSaver® Canisters, Bottle Stoppers & Deli Containers 10

Care and Cleaning Instructions 12

Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items 13

Food Preparation and Storage Guide 14

Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging 15

Preservation Guidelines 17

Troubleshooting 19

Contents

Important instructions – retain for future use.

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions

1. Donotusetheapplianceonwetorhotsurfaces,ornearaheatsource.

2. Donotimmerseanypartoftheappliance,supplycordorpluginwaterorotherliquid.

3. Todisconnect,unplugthesupplycordfromtheelectricaloutlet.Donotdisconnectbypullingonthecord.

4. Donotoperatetheappliancewithadamagedsupplycordorplug.Donotoperatetheapplianceifitmalfunctionsorisinanywaydamaged.Ifthecordorthemachineisdamaged,itmustbereturnedtoanauthorizedservicecenter.

5. Donotuseanextensioncordwiththeappliance.

6. UseonlyaccessoriesorattachmentsrecommendedbySunbeamandtheFoodSaver®brandteam.

7. Usetheapplianceonlyforitsintendeduse.

8. Closelysupervisechildrenwhenusinganyelectricalappliance.Donotallowtheappliancetobeusedasatoy.

9. Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)withreducedphysical,sensoryormentalcapabilities,orlackofexperienceandknowledge,unlesstheyhavebeengivensupervisionorinstructionconcerninguseoftheappliancebyapersonresponsiblefortheirsafety.

10.Ifthesupplycordisdamaged,itmustbereplacedbythemanufacturer,oritsserviceagentorasimilarlyqualifiedpersoninordertoavoidahazard.

11.Thisapplianceisintendedtobeusedinhouseholdandsimilarapplicationssuchas:staffkitchenareasinshops,officesandotherworkingenvironments;farmhouses;byclientsinhotels,motelsandotherresidentialtypeenvironments;bedandbreakfasttypeenvironments.

• For Household Use Only

• Please Save These Instructions

WARNING: To avoid dangers of suffocation, keep bag away from babies and children. This is not a toy.

Important Safeguards

ReadtheInstructionsCarefully.ForYourOwnSafety,AlwaysFollowTheseBasicPrecautionsWhenUsingtheFoodSaver®Appliance:

Ifyouhaveanyconcernsregardingtheperformanceanduseofyourappliance,pleasevisitwww.sunbeam.com.auorcontacttheSunbeamConsumerServiceLine.

Ensuretheabovesafetyprecautionsareunderstood.

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When Vacuum Packaging:

1. VacuumpackagingisNOTasubstituteforrefrigeration.

2. UseONLYbags,rollsandcanistersmanufacturedbyFoodSaver®.

3. DonotallowtheVacuumChanneltofillupwithliquids.Thiswillrenderthemachineunusable.To prevent it, avoid overfilling the bags and freeze liquids first.

4. Youcanpreventliquidsfrombeingdrawnintotheappliancebyplacingafoldedpapertowelatthetopofthebag,butbelowthesealarea,beforevacuumpackaging.

5. DonotattempttocreateyourownsidesealsforaFoodSaver®Bag.Thesebagsaremanufacturedwithspecialsideseamswhicharesealedallthewaytotheouteredge.Creatingyourownsideseamscanactuallyleaveairchannelsexposedwhichwillcauseleakageandpreventavacuumfrombeingformed.

6. Alwaysmakesureyouleaveatleast2.5cmofextrabagmaterialforeachtimeyouplantoreusethebag.Toavoidpossibleillness,do not reuse bags after storing meats, fish or greasy foods.

7.Ifyouarenotsurewhetheryouhaveachievedacompleteseal,simplysealthebagagainabout1cmabovethefirstseal.

8.Bulkyitemssometimesmakeitdifficulttoachieveasmoothsealingsurface.GentlystretchthebagflatalongtheSealingStripbeforeclosingthelid.

9.Whenpackagingproductswithsharpedges(dryspaghetti,silverware,etc.),protectthebagfrompuncturesbywrappingtheproductsinacushioningmaterial,suchaspapertowels,styrofoam,tissue,etc.Productscanalsobevacuumpackagedincanisterstoavoidanypossibilityofpuncturingabag.

10.Avoiddrawingpowderyorfine-grainedproductssuchas,flour,sugarandcoffeegrindsintotheappliance.Thiswillinhibitthevacuumingandsealingprocessandmayclogtheunit,preventingitfromdrawingagoodvacuum.Topreventthisfromoccurring,avoidoverfillingthebags.

11.IfusingtheFoodsaver®appliancetore-sealpackets,ensurethatthesehavebeenpreviouslycommerciallyheatsealed.Donotusethesealingstriptore-sealconventionalplasticwrap,sandwichbagsandplasticbagsastheymaymeltoverthesealingstrip.

Important Tips

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Fast

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SEALING STRIP

VACUUM CHANNEL

VAC660 28cm vacuum packaging system with multi-fuction control panel

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Accessory Port

AttachaccessoryhosehereandusetovacuumpackagewithFoodSaver®Canistersandbottlestoppers.

Speed Setting

Selectspeedtooptimisethevacuum'Normal'foraveragesizedbags,canistersandbottle.'Fast'forlarger-sizedbagsandcanisters.

Adjustable Food Setting

Selectfoodtypetooptimisetheseal.Dry(normalsealtime)forfoodwithoutliquid;Moist(longersealtime)forjuicyfoods.

Foam Gasket

Extra-wide Sealing Strip

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SEALING STRIP

VACUUM CHANNEL

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Vacuum & Seal Button

Thisbuttonhastwouses:1. Presstovacuumpackageandsealwith

asingletouch.Shutsoffautomatically.2. Presstocancelprocessatanytime.

Canister Vacuum Button

Presstoachievebestvacuumresultsforcanistersandbottlestoppers.

Seal Button

Thisbuttonhasthreeuses:

1. Presstoimmediatelystopthevacuumprocessandbeginsealingthebag.

2. PresstocreateasealwhenmakingbagsfromaFoodSaver®Roll.

3.Presstocreateasealonfoil-basedchipandcerealpackets.

Pulse Button

Presstoremoveair-asmuchoraslittleasrequired-thenpresssealtocomplete.

Vacuum channel

Easy-Clean / Removable Drip Tray

Easy-lock latch

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Using your FoodSaver® VAC660

How to make a Bag from a FoodSaver® Roll

1. Placeapplianceonaflat,drysurfaceandplugthesupplycordintoastandardelectricaloutlet.

2. Pulloutenoughbagmaterialtoholditemtobevacuumpackaged.

3. CutRolltodesiredlength,plus7.5cm.4. OpenFoodSaver®lid.Thelidmaybe

locked.Tounlockbyliftingthesidelatch.

5. Placeoneopenendofthebagmaterialacrossthesealingstripandcloselid.(Donotplaceedgeofbagintovacuumchannelwhensealingbags)

6. Locklidbylatchingsidelock.

7. Press'Seal'buttontobeginautomaticsealingprocess.

8. Whensealindicatorlightturnsoff,unlocklatch,liftlidandremovebag.

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver® Bags 1. Placeapplianceonaflat,drysurface

andplugthesupplycordintoastandardelectricaloutlet.

2. Placeitem(s)inbag,allowingatleast7.5cmofspacebetweenbagcontentsandtopofbag.

3. OpenFoodSaver®lidandplaceopenendofbagintotheVacuumChannel.

4. Closeandlocklidbylockingsidelock.5. Selectappropriate'FoodSetting'button.

Choose'Moist'forjuicyfoodsor'Dry'forfoodswithoutliquid.Appliancewilldefaulttothe'Dry'setting.

6. SelectappropriateSpeedsettingbutton.Choose'Normal'foraverage-sizedbagsandcanistersor'Fast'forlargersizedbagsandcanisters.Appliancewilldefaultto

the'Normal'speed.7. Press'Vacuum&Seal'Buttontobegin

automaticvacuumandsealprocess.Wait 20 seconds before vacuuming and / or sealing again.

Fast

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Press

SEALING STRIP

VACUUM CHANNEL

SEALING STRIP

VACUUM CHANNEL

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Lift latch to unlock

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Using your FoodSaver® VAC660 continued

Tips on Sealing a Bag

Make sure you've locked the appliance lid.Whenmakingabagfromaroll,placebagmaterialonSealingStrip,closelidandensurelatchislocked.

Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal. Eitherpre-freezemoistfoodsuchasrawmeatfor1-2hoursbeforevacuumpackaging,orplaceafoldedpapertowelbetweenfoodandendofbagtoabsorbexcessliquids.Justbesuretoleaveatleast2.5cmbetweenfoodandendofbagsothatbagsealsproperlywithpapertowelinside.

Make sure you give appliance time to cool down. Waitatleast20secondsbetweenseals.Underveryheavyusage,appliancewillnotoperatetopreventoverheating.Ifitdoes,wait20minutestoallowappliancetocooloff.

Tips on Removing Air from a Bag

Make sure you've locked the appliance lid.Whenvacuumingandsealingabagorcanister,ensurelatchislocked.

Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing Strip.Wrinklesinsealmaycauseleakageandallowairtocomebackintobag.CheckforwrinklesinbagalongSealingStripbeforeclosinglidandvacuumpackaging.Ifyoufindwrinklesaftersealingbag,simplycutbagopenandvacuumpackageagain.

If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without stopping, considerthefollowing:Youmayneedtoadjustbagandtryagain.Ifyouaremakingtheinitialsealonapieceofbagmaterialwithtwoopenends,makesurebagisplacedonSealingStrip.Ifyouarevacuumpackagingwithabag,makesureopenendisplacedovertheVacuumChannelandmakesureAccessoryHoseisnotattached.

1. Placetheapplianceonaflat,drysurfaceandplugthesupplycordintoastandardelectricaloutlet.

2. Canisters:placetheitem(s)tobevacuumpackagedinsidethecanister.Placethelidontopofthecanister.Seefigure1.

Bottle Stoppers:inserttheBottleStopperintotheneckofthebottle.

Leaveatleast2.5cmbetweenthecontentsandtherim.Seefigure2.

3. InsertoneendoftheAccessoryHoseintotheAccessoryPortontheappliance.Inserttheotherendofthehoseintothelidofcanisterorbottlestopper.

4. Lockthelatchonthesideoftheappliancebeforevacuuming.

5. Press'Canister'Buttontobeginvacuumprocessforeithercanistersorbottles,motorwillrununtilvacuumprocessiscomplete.

6. Whenmotorturnsoff,gentlytwistandremoveAccessoryHosefromapplianceandcanisterorbottlestopper.

Deli Containers:1. Placetheitem(s)tobevacuumpackaged

insidethecontainer*.Placethelidfirmlyontopofthecontainer.

2. InsertoneendoftheAccessoryHoseintotheAccessoryPortonyourFoodSaver®appliance.

3. InserttheotherendoftheAccessoryHoseintotheholeonthetopofthecontaineradaptor.Seefigure3.Twistthegreytipofhosewhileinsertingtoensureatightfit.

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Figure 1

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Figure 2

How to Vacuum Package using FoodSaver® Canisters, Bottle Stoppers and Deli Containers

Figure 3

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How to Vacuum Package using FoodSaver® Canisters, Bottle Stoppers and Deli Containers - Continued

4. Placethecontaineradaptoroverthegreyvacuumvalveonthecontainerlid.Seefigure4.

5. Lockthelatchonthesideoftheappliancebeforevacuuming.

6. Press'Canister'Buttontobeginvacuumprocess.Motorwillrununtilvacuumprocessiscomplete.

7. Whenmotorturnsoff,gentlytwistandremoveAccessoryHosefromapplianceandcontainer.

Important: Aftervacuumpackaging,putdelicontainerinrefrigeratororfreezer.Allowhotfoodstocooltoroomtemperaturebeforevacuumpackaging.Otherwise,thecontentsmaybubbleupoutthecontainer.

How to Open the FoodSaver® Canister

Toopen,pressandholddownthegreyrubberbuttoninthecentreofthelid.Thiswillreleasethevacuum–ahissingsoundcanbeheardastheairrushesin.

How to Remove the FoodSaver® Bottle Stopper

Toremove,simplytwistandpullupontheBottleStoppertoreleasethevacuum.

How to Open FoodSaver® Deli containers

Toopen,liftthegreyrubbercoverinthecentreofthelid.Thiswillreleasethevacuum–ahissingsoundcanbeheardastheairrushesis.

*FoodSaver®Delicontainerssoldseparately.

IMPORTANT: RemembertoremovetheAccessoryHosefromtheAccessoryPortontheappliancebeforeyouvacuumpackageinFoodSaver®Bags.

DO NOT STORE CANISTER IN THE FREEZER.

Figure 4

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Care and Cleaning Instructions

The FoodSaver® Appliance

1. Alwaysunplugtheappliancebeforecleaning.

2. Cleanusingamilddishwashingsoapandawarm,dampcloth.Donotimmersetheapplianceinwater.Drythoroughlybeforeusing.

3. Donotuseabrasiveproductsormaterialstocleananyoftheappliancecomponents.

Drip TrayRemovefromapplianceforeasyclean.Cleandriptrayinwarmsoapywater.

FoodSaver® Bags

IMPORTANT: Donotreusebagsafterstoringmeats,fishorgreasyfoods.

1. Washbagsinwarmwaterusingamilddishwashingsoap.

2. Bagscanbewashedinthedishwasherbycarefullyturningthebagsinsideoutandspreadingthemoverthetoprackofthedishwashersothatallsurfacesareexposedtothewashingwater.

3. Allowbagstodrythoroughlybeforereusing.Toavoidpossibleillness,donotreusebagsafterstoringrawmeats,fishorgreasyfoods.Do not reuse bags that have been microwaved or simmered.

FoodSaver® Accessories

1. AllFoodSaver®accessoriesshouldbewashedinwarmwaterusingamilddishwashingsoap.Drythoroughlybeforeusing.

2. AllFoodSaver®Canisterbases(butnotthelids)maybewashedinthedishwasher.FoodSaver®Canisterlids(white)areNOTdishwashersafe.

3. TheFoodSaver®Canisterbase(clear)canbecleanedinthedishwasherbutonlyinthetopshelf.Itemswashedinbottomshelvescandistortduetotheheatfromthedishwasherelement.

IMPORTANT:Allplasticcomponentsdeterioratethroughtheprolongeduseofadishwasherforcleaning.Handwashingofplasticcomponentsinwarmsoapywaterisalwaysrecommended.

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YourFoodSaver®appliancealsoprotectsnon-fooditemsfromoxidation,corrosionandmoisture.

JustfollowthedirectionsforvacuumpackagingusingtheFoodSaver®Bags,CanistersandAccessories.

•Campingandhikinggearstaysdryandcompact.Vacuumpackagingyourclothesandequipmentwillhelpsavespaceinyourbag.Vacuumpackagematches,mapsandanythingyouwanttostaydry.

•Forpicnics,fillaFoodSaver®Bagwithiceandseal.Whenitmelts,you’llhavefreshwaterfordrinkingoryoucanputitbackinthefreezerasareusableicepack.

•Forpainting,vacuumpackageyourwetpaintbrushbetweencoatsratherthanwashingout.Particularlyusefulforoilbasedpaintsthatrequiremineralturpentinetocleanup.

•Vacuumpackageyourfoodandequipmentforaboatingorsailingouting.Foodwillstaydryinthecooler/esky.Batteriesandfilmwon’tgetdamagedbywater,andyou’llappreciatehavingadrychangeofclothes.

•Vacuumpackagefirstaidkitsandemergencykitsforyourhouse,yourboatandyourcar.Itemswillallbeinonepackageandwillstaydryandwithoutdirtandmold.Includeflares,batteries,flashlight,candlesandmatches.

•Tovacuumpackagesilver,wrapforkprongsinsoftcushioningmaterial,suchasapapertowel,toavoidpuncturingbag.

Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items

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Food Preparation and Storage GuideGuidelines for Vacuum Packaging Food

Vacuumpackagingisnotasubstituteforcanningnorcanitreversedeterioratingquality;itcanonlyslowdownchangesinquality.Itisimpossibletopredicthowlongaspecificfoodwillhavetop-qualityflavour,appearanceandtexture,becauseitdependsontheageandconditionofthefoodonthedayitwasvacuumpackaged.Foodsthatareextremelyfreshwilllastlongerthanfoodsthatarealreadydeteriorating.

Vacuumpackagingextendsthelifeoffoodsbyremovingnearlyalltheairinasealedcontainer,therebyreducingoxidationwhichaffectsnutritionalvalue,flavourandoverallquality.However,mostfoodscontainenoughwatertosupportmicro-organismswhichcangrowwithorwithoutair.Whilemicro-organismsarepresenteverywhere,onlycertainonescauseproblems,andonlyundercertainconditions:

•Mould:Easytoidentifybecauseofitscharacteristicfuzz.Mouldsarevirtuallyeliminatedbyvacuumpackagingbecausetheycannotgrowinalowoxygenenvironment.

•Yeast:Resultsinfermentation,whichcanfrequentlybeidentifiedbysmellortaste.Yeastrequireswater,sugarandamoderatetemperaturetogrow,andcangrowwithorwithoutair.Refrigerationslowsthegrowthofyeast,andfreezingstopsitcompletely.

•Bacteria:Frequentlyresultsindiscoloration,softorslimytexture,and/oranunpleasantodor.'Clostridiumbotulinum'(theorganismthatcausesBotulism)cangrowwithoutairundertherightconditions,cannotbedetectedbysmellortaste,andalthoughextremelyrare,canbeverydangerous.

The combination of vacuum packaging and freezing will extend food freshness and reduce the growth of bacteria in perishable foods.

Maintaininglowtemperaturesisacriticalfactorinpreservingfoodssafely.Growthofmicro-organismsissignificantlyreducedattemperaturesof4°Corbelow.Freezingat-17°Cdoesnotkillmicro-organisms,butitstopsthemfromgrowing.Forlongtermstorage,alwaysfreeze“perishable”foodsthathavebeenvacuumpackaged.

Thawing and Heating Vacuum Packaged Foods

AlwaysthawfoodsineithertheRefrigeratorormicrowave–donotleave“perishable”foodsatroomtemperaturetothaw.

TomicrowaveinaFoodSaver®Bag,cutacornerofthebagandplaceonamicrowave-safedish.YoucanalwaysreheatfoodsinFoodSaver®Bagsbyplacingtheminwateratalowsimmerbelow75°C.

NOTE: Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for refrigeration or freezing. Any “perishable” foods that require refrigeration prior to vacuum packaging still must be refrigerated or frozen after vacuum packaging.

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Preparation Guidelines for Meat and Fish

Forbestresults,pre-freezemeatandfishfor1-2hoursbeforevacuumpackaginginaFoodSaver®Bag.Thishelpsretainthejuiceandshapeandguaranteesabetterseal.

Ifit'snotpossibletopre-freeze,placeafoldedpapertowelbetweenmeatorfishandtopofbagbutbelowsealarea.Leavepapertowelinbagtoabsorbexcessmoistureandjuicesduringvacuumpackagingprocess.

Note:Beefmayappeardarkeraftervacuumpackagingduetotheremovalofoxygen.Thisisnotanindicationofspoilage.

Preparation Guidelines for Hard Cheeses

Tokeepcheesefresh,vacuumpackageitaftereachuse.MakeyourFoodSaver®Bagextralong,allowing2.5cmofbagmaterialforeachtimeyouplantoopenandresealinadditiontothe7.5cmroomyounormallyleavebetweencontentsandseal.Simplycutsealededgeandremovecheese.Whenyou'rereadytorepackagethecheese,justdropitinbagandreseal.

Preparation Guidelines for Vegetables

Vegetablesneedtobeblanchedbeforevacuumpackaging.Thisprocessstopstheenzymeactionthatcouldleadtolossofflavour,colourandtexture.

Toblanchvegetables,placetheminboilingwaterfor1to2minutes.Afterblanching,immersevegetablesinicedcoldwatertostopthecookingprocess.Finally,dryvegetablesonatowelbeforevacuumpackaging.

Whenfreezingvegetables,itisbesttopre-freezethemfor1-2hoursoruntilsolidlyfrozen.Tofreezevegetablesinindividual

servings,firstplaceonabakingsheetandspreadthemoutsotheyarenottouching.Thispreventsthemfromfreezingtogetherinablock.Oncetheyarefrozen,removefrombakingsheetandvacuumpackagevegetablesinaFoodSaver®Bag.Aftertheyhavebeenvacuumpackaged,returnthemtothefreezer.

Note:Cruciferousvegetables(broccoli,Brusselssprouts,cabbage,cauliflower,kale,turnips)naturallyemitgasesduringstorage.Therefore,afterblanching,theymustbestoredinfreezeronly.

Important: Mushroomsandgarlicshouldneverbevacuumpackaged.

Preparation Guidelines for Leafy Vegetables

Forbestresults,useacanistertostoreleafyvegetables.Firstwashthevegetablesandthendrywithatowelorsaladspinner.Aftertheyaredried,puttheminacanisterandvacuumpackage.Storeinrefrigerator.

Preparation Guidelines for Fruits

Whenfreezingsoftfruitsorberries,itisbesttopre-freezethemfor1-2hoursoruntilsolidlyfrozen.Tofreezefruitinindividualservings,firstplaceonabakingsheetandspreadthemoutsotheyarenottouching.Thispreventsthemfromfreezingtogetherinablock.Oncetheyarefrozen,removefrombakingsheetandvacuumpackagefruitinaFoodSaver®Bag.Aftertheyhavebeenvacuumpackaged,returnthemtothefreezer.

Youcanvacuumpackageportionsforbaking,orinyourfavouritecombinationsforeasyfruitsaladallyearround.Ifstoringintherefrigerator,werecommendusingaFoodSaver®Canister.

Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging

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Preparation Guidelines for Baked Goods

Tovacuumpackagesoftorairybakedgoods,werecommendusingaFoodSaver®Canistersotheywillholdtheirshape.Ifusingabag,pre-freezefor1-2hoursoruntilsolidlyfrozen.Tosavetime,makecookiedough,pieshells,wholepies,ormixdryingredientsinadvanceandvacuumpackageforlateruse.

Preparation Guidelines for Coffee and Powdery foods

Topreventfoodparticlesfrombeingdrawnintovacuumpump,placeacoffeefilterorpapertowelattopofbagorcanisterbeforevacuumpackaging.YoucanalsoplacethefoodinitsoriginalbaginsideaFoodSaver®Bag.

Preparation Guidelines for Liquids

Beforeyouvacuumpackageliquidssuchassoupstock,pre-freezeinacasseroledish,loafpanoricecubetrayuntilsolid.RemovefrozenliquidfrompanandvacuumpackageinaFoodSaver®Bag.Youcanstackthese"frozenbricks"inyourfreezer.Whenyou'rereadytouse,justcutcornerofbagandplaceinadishinmicrowaveordropintowateratalowsimmerbelow75˚C.

Tovacuumpackagenon-carbonatedbottledliquids,youcanuseaFoodSaver®BottleStopperwiththeoriginalcontainer.Remembertoleaveatleast2.5cmofroombetweencontentsandbottomofBottleStopper.Youcanre-sealbottlesaftereachuse.

Preparation Guidelines for Snack Foods

Yoursnackfoodswillmaintaintheirfreshnesslongerwhenyouvacuumpackagethem.Forbestresults,useaFoodSaver®Canisterforcrushableitemslikecrackers.

Preparation Guidelines for Marinating

Vacuumsealingopenstheporesinfoodssuchasmeats,poultryandseafoodabsorbingmarinadesmuchfasterthantraditionalmarinatingmethods.MarinatingcanoccurineitherFoodSaver®BagsorCanisters.

Donotoverfillbagswithmarinatingliquid.Thisensuresthatliquiddoesnotenterthevacuumchannel.

Note: Marinatingtimeswillvarydependingonthetypeofmarinadebeingused.Donotmarinateformorethan5-10minutesifthemarinadecontainsacidicingredients,suchaslemonjuiceandvinegar.

Re-sealing Chip packets, etc

WhilstwerecommendonlyusingFoodSaver®BagsandRollstovacuumpackageitems,youcanalsoutilisethesealingstriptore-sealpocketsthathavealreadyundergoneacommercialqualityseal.

Theheatsealingstripallowshalfconsumedpacketsofchips,crackersandcerealstoberesealedbyplacingonheatingsealingstrip.

Ensurethatthebagdoesnotreachintothevacuumchannel,asitwillcrushdelicateitems.Onlyre-sealpackets.

NOTE:Donotusethesealingstriptosealconventionalplasticwrap,sandwichbagsandplasticbagsasthebagsmaymeltoverthesealingstrip.

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Preservation Guidelines

FoodsWhere to

StoreRecommended

FoodSaver® StorageStorage Life

with FoodSaver®

Normal Storage Life

Meat

Beef,Pork,Lamb Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2-3years 6months

GroundMeat Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 1year 4months

Poultry Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2-3years 6months

Fish Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2years 6months

Hard Cheeses

Cheddar,Swiss Refrigerator FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 4-8months 1-2weeks

Parmesan Refrigerator FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 4-8months 1-2weeks

Vegetables (Vegetables,excludingleafytypes,mustbeblanchedbeforevacuumsealing.)

Asparagus Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2-3years 8months

Broccoli,Cauliflower Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2-3years 8months

Cabbage,BrusselsSprouts

Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2-3years 8months

Corn(coborkernel) Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2-3years 8months

GreenBeans Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2-3years 8months

Lettuce,Spinach Refrigerator FoodSaver®Canister 2weeks 3-6days

SnowPeas,SnapPeas Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2-3years 8months

Fruits

Apricots,Plums Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 1-3years 6-12months

Peaches,Nectarines Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 1-3years 6-12months

Softer Berries

Raspberries,Blackberries

Refrigerator FoodSaver®Canister 1week 1-3days

Strawberries Refrigerator FoodSaver®Canister 1week 1-3days

Harder Berries

Blueberries Refrigerator FoodSaver®Canister 2weeks 3-6days

Cranberries Refrigerator FoodSaver®Canister 2weeks 3-6days

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Preservation Guidelines continued

FoodsWhere to

StoreRecommended

FoodSaver® ContainerStorage Life

with FoodSaver®

Normal Storage Life

Baked Goods

Bagels,Bread,Pastries Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 1-3years 6-12months

Nuts

Almonds,Peanuts Pantry FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 2years 6months

SunflowerSeeds Pantry FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 2years 6months

Coffee

CoffeeBeans Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2-3years 6months

CoffeeBeans Pantry FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 1year 3months

GroundCoffee Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 2years 6months

GroundCoffee Pantry FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 5-6months

Prepared Liquids

Sauces,Soups,Stews Freezer FoodSaver®Bag 1-2years 3-6months

Bottled Liquids

Wine Refrigerator FoodSaver®BottleStopper 2-4months 1-3weeks

Oils Pantry FoodSaver®BottleStopper 1-1½years 5-6months

Dry Foods

Beans,Grains Pantry FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 1-2years 6months

Pasta,Rice Pantry FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 1-2years 6months

Powdery Foods

DryMilk Pantry FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 1-2years 6months

DriedCoconut Pantry FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 1-2years 6months

Flour Pantry FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 1-2years 6months

Sugar,BrownSugar Pantry FoodSaver®Bag,Canister 1-2years 6months

Snack Foods

Chips Pantry FoodSaver®Canister 3-6weeks 1-2weeks

Cookies,Crackers Pantry FoodSaver®Canister 3-6weeks 1-2weeks

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Nothing happens when the on button is pressed:

•Checktoseethattheapplianceispluggedin.Testelectricaloutletbyplugginginanotherappliance.

•Theappliancewillshutoffautomaticallyifoverheated.Allowtocooldownfor20minutesandtryagain.

•Checksupplycordandplugfordamage.Ifdamaged,donotusetheappliance.

Air is not removed from the bag:

•Tosealproperly,openendofbagshouldberestingentirelyinsideVacuumChannelarea.

•Checksealingstripandgasketbeneaththelidfordebris.Wipeoffandthensmoothbackintoplace.

•Bagmayhavealeak.Totest,sealthebagwithsomeairinit,submergeinwater,andapplypressure.Bubblesindicatealeak.Resealoruseanotherbag.

•Openbaganddry/wipeattopendofbag.Ensurenofoodparticlesarein/aroundtopofbag.

Air was removed from the bag, but has come back into the bag:

•Leaksalongthesealcanbecausedbywrinkles,crumbs,greaseorliquids.Reopenbag,wipethetopinsideofthebagandsmoothitoutalongthesealingstripbeforeresealing.

•Thereleaseofnaturalgasesorfermentationfromfoods,(suchasfreshfruitsandvegetables)mayhaveoccurred.Mostvegetablesrequireblanchingpriortovacuumpacking.Seepage14formoredetails.Openbag,ifyouthinkfoodhasbeguntospoil,discardfood.LackofrefrigerationorfluctuatingtemperaturesintheRefrigerator cancausefoodtospoil.

•Checkthebagforapunctureorhole,whichmayhavereleasedthevacuum.Cushionsharpedgesinthecontentsofthebagwithpapertowels.

The Bag Melts:•Shouldsealingstripoverheatandmelt

thebag,itmaybenecessarytoliftthelidandallowsealingstriptocoolforafewminutes.

•Built-insafetyshut-offmayshuttheapplianceoffifitbecomesoverheated.Allowtheunittocooldownfor20minutesandtryagain.

The FoodSaver® Storage Life with FoodSaver® Canister will not vacuum:•Makesuretherubbergasketonthe

canisterlidisfreefromfoodmaterials,crumbs,coffeegrinds,etc.

•Makesuretherimofthecanisterdoesnothaveanycracksorscratches.Anygapscanpreventavacuumfromforming.

•Makesureyouaren’tfillingthecanistertoofullpriortovacuumpackaging.Alwaysleaveatleast2.5cmbetweenthecontentsandthelid.

The FoodSaver® Storage Life with FoodSaver® Bottle Stopper will not vacuum:•MakesuretheBottleStopperisfitting

snuglyinsidethebottle.Ifitisloose,airmayleakinandpreventavacuumfromforming.

•MakesuretheneckofthebottleandtipoftheAccessoryHosearefreefromfoodmaterials,crumbs,etc.Anygapswillpreventavacuumfromforming:

NOTE:Forallaccessories,makesuretheAccessoryHoseiscompletelyinsertedintoapplianceandlidofaccessory.TwistgreytabonAccessoryHosewhileinsertingtoensureatightfit.

Troubleshooting

Notes

Notes

Notes

Shouldyouexperienceanydifficultieswithyourappliance,pleasephoneourcustomerservicelineforadviceon1300881861inAustralia,or0800786232inNewZealand.Alternatively,youcansendawrittenclaimtoSunbeamattheaddresslistedbelow.Onreceiptofyourclaim,Sunbeamwillseektoresolveyourdifficultiesor,iftheapplianceisdefective,adviseyouonhowtoobtainareplacementorrefund.

YourSunbeam12MonthReplacementGuaranteenaturallydoesnotcovermisuseornegligenthandlingandnormalwearandtear.

Similarlyyour12MonthReplacementGuaranteedoesnotcoverfreightoranyothercostsincurredinmakingaclaim.Pleaseretainyourreceiptasproofofpurchase.

Thebenefitsgiventoyoubythisguaranteeareinadditiontoyourotherrightsandremediesunderanylawswhichrelatetotheappliance.

OurgoodscomewithguaranteesthatcannotbeexcludedundertheAustralianConsumerLawandundertheNewZealandConsumerGuaranteesAct.

InAustraliayouareentitledtoareplacementorrefundforamajorfailureandforcompensationforanyotherreasonablyforeseeablelossordamage.Youarealsoentitledtohavethegoodsrepairedorreplacedifthegoodsfailtobeofacceptablequalityandthefailuredoesnotamounttoamajorfailure.

Shouldyourappliancerequirerepairorserviceaftertheguaranteeperiod,contactyournearestSunbeamservicecentre.

ForacompletelistofSunbeam’sauthorisedservicecentresvisitourwebsiteorcall:

Australiawww.sunbeam.com.au

1300881861Units5&6,13LordStreetBotanyNSW2019Australia

New Zealandwww.sunbeam.co.nz

080078623226VesteyDrive,MtWellingtonAuckland,NewZealand

In the unlikely event that this appliance develops any malfunction within 12 months of purchase (3 months commercial use) due to faulty materials or manufacture, we will replace it for you free of charge.

12 Month Replacement Guarantee

© 2011 Sunbeam Products Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All rights reserved. Foodsaver® is a registered trademark of Sunbeam Products, Inc. Some images and text are copywrited.

Made in China.

Due to minor changes in design or otherwise, the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet.

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Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd.

www.sunbeam.com.auUnits 5 & 6, 13 Lord St BotanyNSW 2019 Australia Unit 3, Building D, 26 Vestey Drive

Mt Wellington, Auckland New Zealand

is a registered trademark.

Need help with your appliance?Contactourcustomerserviceteamorvisitourwebsiteforinformationandtipsongettingthemostfromyourappliance.

In Australia

Visit www.sunbeam.com.au

Or call 1300 881 861

In New Zealand

Visit www.sunbeam.co.nz

Or call 0800 786 232

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