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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

after each use. Wash it in

warm soapy water or place it in the top rack of a dishwasher. Dry

thoroughly before retting.

Check the upper gasket

, lower gasket

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 ret.

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 rst ‘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, avour 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 signicantly 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 difcult to predict how long foods will

retain their top-quality avour, 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 sh 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 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 specic instructions that come with the FoodSaver™ specialty

bags.

Preparation Guidelines

Meat and Fish

For best results, pre-freeze meat and sh 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 sh 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.

Vegetables

Vegetables need to be blanched before vacuum sealing.

This process stops the enzyme action that could lead to

loss of avour, colour 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 courgette 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,

cauliower, kale, turnips) naturally emit gases during storage. Therefore,

after blanching, they must be stored in freezer only.

When freezing vegetables, it is best to pre-freeze them for 1–2 hours or

until solidly frozen. To freeze vegetables in individual servings, rst 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 seal vegetables in a FoodSaver™

Bag. After they have been vacuum sealed, return them to the freezer.

Important: Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria, fresh mushrooms,

onions and garlic should never be vacuum sealed.

Leafy Vegetables

For best results, use a canister 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 canister and

vacuum seal as normal. Store in the refrigerator.

Fruits

When freezing soft fruits or berries, it is best to pre-freeze

them for 1-2 hours or until solidly frozen. To freeze fruit in

individual servings, rst 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 seal fruit in a FoodSaver™

Bag.

After they have been vacuum sealed, return them to the freezer. You can

vacuum seal portions for baking or in your favourite combinations for easy

fruit salad all year round. If storing in the refrigerator, we recommend using

a FoodSaver™ Canister.

Baked Goods

To vacuum seal soft or airy baked goods, we recommend

using a FoodSaver™ Canister 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.

Coffee and Powdery Foods

To prevent food particles from being drawn into vacuum

pump, place a coffee lter 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, or use a

FoodSaver™ Universal Lid with the original container to

vacuum seal.

Liquids

Before you vacuum seal liquids such as soup stock,

pre-freeze in a casserole dish, loaf pan or ice cube tray

until solid. Remove frozen liquid from pan and vacuum

seal in a FoodSaver™ Bag. You can stack these ‘frozen

bricks’ in your freezer.

When you’re ready to use, just cut corner of bag and place in a dish in

microwave or drop into water at a low simmer, below 75°C (170°F).

To vacuum seal non-carbonated bottled liquids, you can use a

FoodSaver™ Bottle Stopper with the original container.

Remember to leave at least 25mm of room between contents and the

bottom of the Bottle Stopper. You can reseal bottles after each use.

Pre-Made Meals, Leftovers and Sandwiches

Efciently store your pre-made 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

ofce, to school or the great outdoors whenever you are!

Snack Foods

Your snack foods will maintain their freshness

longer when you vacuum seal them. For best

results, use a FoodSaver™ Canister for crushable

items like crackers.

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