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Home Vacuum Packaging System

Instruction BookletVAC430 – VS4300

Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.

Important Safeguards 2

Important Tips 3

Features of your FoodSaver® VAC430 4

Using your FoodSaver® VAC430 6

Tips on Sealing a Bag 8

How to Vacuum Package using FoodSaver®

Canisters, Bottle Stoppers & Deli Containers 9

Care and Cleaning Instructions 11

Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items 12

Food Preparation and Storage Guide 13

Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging 14

Preservation Guidelines 16

Troubleshooting 18

Contents

Important instructions – retain for future use.

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions

• Donotusetheapplianceonwetorhotsurfaces,ornearaheatsource.

• Donotimmerseanypartoftheappliance,supplycordorpluginwaterorotherliquid.

• Todisconnect,unplugthesupplycordfromtheelectricaloutlet.Donotdisconnectbypullingonthecord.

• Donotoperatetheappliancewithadamagedsupplycordorplug.Donotoperatetheapplianceifitmalfunctionsorisinanywaydamaged.Ifthecordorthemachineisdamaged,itmustbereturnedtoanauthorizedservicecenter.

• Donotuseanextensioncordwiththeappliance.

• UseonlyaccessoriesorattachmentsrecommendedbySunbeamandtheFoodSaver®brandteam.

• Usetheapplianceonlyforitsintendeduse.• Closelysupervisechildrenwhenusingany

electricalappliance.Donotallowtheappliancetobeusedasatoy.

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

• Ifthesupplycordisdamaged,itmustbereplacedbythemanufacturer,oritsserviceagentorasimilarlyqualifiedpersoninordertoavoidahazard.

•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.2

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.Productscanalsobevacuum

packagedincanisterstoavoidanypossibilityofpuncturingabag.

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

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

Important Tips

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VAC430 28cm vacuum packaging system

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Auto-vacuum IndicatorGreenlightindicatesthatthevacuumprocessisinoperationandhandscanberemovedfromthe“Press/Hold”areasonthelid.

Release/Cancel ButtonPressthisbuttontoopenthelidafterthevacuumandsealingprocessisfinished,ortocancelanoperationinprogress.

Foam Gasket

Sealing Strip

Easy Clean Drip Tray

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Accessory PortAttachaccessoryhosehereandusetovacuumpackagewithFoodSaver®Canisters,DeliContainersandBottleStoppers.

Sealing Light IndicatorTheredsealinglightindicatesthatthesealingprocessisinoperation.

PRESS/HOLD AreasPressandholdontheseareasfirmlywiththepalmsofyourhandsforoperationtobegin.

Vacuum Channel

How to make a Bag from a FoodSaver® Roll.

1. Placetheapplianceonaflat,drysurfaceandplugthesupplycordintoastandardelectricaloutlet.

2. Openthelid.

3. Cutrolltodesiredlengthplus7.5cm.Placeoneendofthebagonthesealingstrip,butdonotplacethebagintothevacuumchannel.Seefigure1.

4.Closethelid.

5.Positionyourhandsoverthe“PRESS/HOLD”iconsonbothsidesofthelidandpressfirmlywiththepalmsofyourhands.Seefigure2.

Themotorwillstart.Continuetopressandholduntilthegreenauto-vacuumindicatorlightilluminates.Seefigure3.

Youmaynowremoveyourhandsfromthelidandwaitforthevacuumprocesstocontinue.

6. Theredsealingindicatorlightilluminatestoinformyouwhensealingisinprogress.

7. Whentheredindicatorlightturnsoff,pressthe“Release/Cancel”button.Seefigure4.

Liftthelidandremovethebag.

NOTE:Wait20secondsbeforevacuumingand/orsealingagain.

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Using your FoodSaver® VAC430

Press and hold

Figure 1

Figure 3

Figure 2

Press Release/Cancel

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How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver® Bags.

1. Placetheapplianceonaflat,drysurfaceandplugthesupplycordintoastandardelectricaloutlet.

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

3. Openthelidandplacetheopenendofthebagintothevacuumchannel.Seefigure5.

4. Closelid

5. PositionyourhandsoverthePress/Holdiconsonbothsidesofthelidandpressfirmlywiththepalmsofyourhands.Seefigure6.

Themotorwillstart.Continuetopressandholduntilthegreenauto-vacuumindicatorlightilluminates.Youmaynowremoveyourhandsfromthelidandwaitforthevacuumprocesstocontinue.

6. Theredsealingindicatorlightilluminatestoinformyouwhensealingisinprogress.

7. Whentheredindicatorlightturnsoff,presstheRelease/Cancelbutton.Seefigure7.

Liftthelidandremovethebag.

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Using your FoodSaver® VAC430 continued

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Press and hold Figure 6

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Tips on Sealing a Bag

Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal. Eitherpre-freezemoistfoodsuchasrawmeatfor1-2hoursbeforevacuumpackaging,orplaceafoldedpapertowelbetweenfoodandendofbagtoabsorbexcessliquids.Justbesuretoleaveatleast7.5cmbetweenfoodandendofbagsothatbagsealsproperlywithpapertowelinside.

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

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.

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

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

1. Placetheapplianceonaflat,drysurfaceandplugthesupplycordintoastandardelectricaloutlet.

2.Canisters: Placetheitem(s)tobevacuumpackaged

insidethecanister*.Placethelidontopofthecanister.InsertoneendoftheAccessoryHoseintotheAccessoryPortonyourFoodSaver®appliance.InserttheotherendoftheAccessoryHoseintotheholeonthetopofthecanister.Seefigure1.

Bottle Stoppers: InserttheBottleStopperintotheneckof

thebottle.Leaveatleast2.5cmbetweenthecontentsandtherim.InsertoneendoftheAccessoryHoseintotheAccessoryPortonyourFoodSaver®appliance.

InserttheotherendoftheAccessoryHoseintotheholeontopofthebottlestopper.Seefigure2.

Deli Containers: Placetheitem(s)tobevacuumpackaged

insidethedelicontainer*.Placethelidfirmlyontopofthecontainer.InsertoneendoftheAccessoryHoseintotheAccessoryPortonyourFoodSaver®appliance.InserttheotherendoftheAccessoryHoseintotheholeonthetopofthecontaineradaptor.Placethecontaineradaptoroverthegreyvacuumvalveonthecontainerlid.Twistthegreytipofhosewhileinsertingtoensureatightfit.Seefigure3.

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3. Vacuumpackageasperinstructionsin‘UsingyourFoodSaver®VAC430’Guideonpage7,points4ff.

*FoodSaver®CanistersandFoodSaver®DeliContainersaresoldseparately.

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

DonotstoreFoodSaver®Canistersinthefreezer.FoodSaver®DeliContainersaresuitableforthefreezer.

How to Open the FoodSaver® CanisterToopen,pressandholddownthegreyrubberbuttoninthecentreofthelid.Thiswillreleasethevacuum–ahissingsoundcanbeheardastheairrushesin.

How to Remove the FoodSaver® Bottle StopperToremove,simplytwistandpullupontheBottleStoppertoreleasethevacuum.

How to Open FoodSaver® Deli ContainersToopen,liftthegreyrubbercoverinthecentreofthelid.Thiswillreleasethevacuum–ahissingsoundcanbeheardastheairrushesis.

IMPORTANT: RemembertoremovetheAccessoryHosefromtheAccessoryPortontheappliancebeforeyouvacuumpackageinFoodSaver®Bags.

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

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Care and Cleaning Instructions

The FoodSaver® Appliance

1. Alwaysunplugtheappliancebeforecleaning.

2. Cleanusingamilddishwashingsoapandawarm,dampcloth.Donotimmersetheapplianceinwater.Drythoroughlybeforeusing.

3. Donotuseabrasiveproductsormaterialstocleananyoftheappliancecomponents.

Drip TrayWipeoutwithcleanclothtocleantray.

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®CanisterandDeliContainerbases(butnotthelids)maybewashedinthedishwasher.FoodSaver®CanisterlidsandDeliContainerlids(white)areNOTdishwashersafe.

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

IMPORTANT:Allplasticcomponentsdeterioratethroughtheprolongeduseofadishwasherforcleaning.Handwashingofplasticcomponentsinwarmsoapywaterisalwaysrecommended.

NOTE:FoodSaver®CanistersandFoodSaver®DeliContainersaresoldseparately.

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YourFoodSaver®appliancealsoprotectsnon-fooditemsfromoxidation,corrosionandmoisture.

JustfollowthedirectionsforvacuumpackagingusingtheFoodSaver®Bags,Canisters,DeliContainerandAccessories.

• Campingandhikinggearstaysdryandcompact.Vacuumpackagingyourclothesandequipmentwillhelpsavespaceinyourbag.Vacuumpackagematches,mapsandanythingyouwanttostaydry.

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

• Forpainting,vacuumpackageyourwetpaintbrushbetweencoatsratherthanwashingout.Particularlyusefulforoilbasedpaintsthatrequiremineralturpentinetocleanup.

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

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

• Tovacuumpackagesilver,wrapforkprongsinsoftcushioningmaterial,suchasapapertowel,toavoidpuncturingbag.

Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items

Food Preparation and Storage GuideGuidelines for Vacuum Packaging Food

Vacuumpackagingisnotasubstituteforcanningnorcanitreversedeterioratingquality;itcanonlyslowdownchangesinquality.Itisimpossibletopredicthowlong

aspecificfoodwillhavetop-qualityflavour,appearanceandtexture,becauseitdependsontheageandconditionofthefoodonthedayitwasvacuumpackaged.Foodsthatareextremelyfreshwilllastlongerthanfoodsthatarealreadydeteriorating.

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

• Mould:Easytoidentifybecauseofitscharacteristicfuzz.Mouldsarevirtuallyeliminatedbyvacuumpackagingbecausetheycannotgrowinalowoxygenenvironment.

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

• Bacteria:Frequentlyresultsindiscoloration,softorslimytexture,and/oranunpleasantodour.‘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 FoodsAlwaysthawfoodsineithertheRefrigeratorormicrowave–donotleave“perishable”foodsatroomtemperaturetothaw.TomicrowaveinaFoodSaver®Bag,cutacornerofthebagandplaceonamicrowave-safedish.YoucanalwaysreheatfoodsinFoodSaver®Bagsbyplacingtheminwateratalowsimmerbelow75°C.

NOTE:VacuumpackagingisNOTasubstituteforrefrigerationorfreezing.Any“perishable”foodsthatrequirerefrigerationpriortovacuumpackagingstillmustberefrigeratedorfrozenaftervacuumpackaging.

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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.Tofreezevegetablesinindividualservings,firstplaceonabakingsheetandspreadthemout

sotheyarenottouching.Thispreventsthemfromfreezingtogetherinablock.Oncetheyarefrozen,removefrombakingsheetandvacuumpackagevegetablesinaFoodSaver®Bag.Aftertheyhavebeenvacuumpackaged,returnthemtothefreezer.

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

Important:Mushroomsshouldneverbevacuumpackaged.

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

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®Bottle

Stopperwiththeoriginalcontainer.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,youcanalsoutilisethesealingstriptoresealpocketsthathavealreadyundergoneacommercialqualityseal.

Theheatsealingstripallowshalfconsumedpacketsofchips,crackersandcerealstoberesealedbyplacingonheatingsealingstrip.

Ensurethatthebagdoesnotreachintothevacuumchannel,asitwillcrushdelicateitems.Onlyre-sealpackets.

NOTE:Donotusethesealingstriptosealconventionalplasticwrap,sandwichbagsandplasticbagsasthebagsmaymeltoverthesealingstrip.

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Preservation Guidelines

FoodsWhere to

StoreRecommended

FoodSaver® Products

Storage Life with FoodSaver®

Products

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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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

Nothing happens when pressing the PRESS/HOLD areas

• 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.LackofrefrigerationorfluctuatingtemperaturesintheRefrigeratorcancausefoodtospoil.

• Checkthebagforapunctureorhole,whichmayhavereleasedthevacuum.Cushionsharpedgesinthecontentsofthebagwithpapertowels.

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting continued

The Bag Melts:

• Shouldsealingstripoverheatandmeltthebag,itmaybenecessarytoliftthelidandallowsealingstriptocoolforafewminutes.

• Built-insafetyshut-offmayshuttheapplianceoffifitbecomesoverheated.Allowtheunittocooldownfor20minutesandtryagain.

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

• Makesuretherubbergasketonthecanisterlidisfreefromfoodmaterials,crumbs,coffeegrinds,etc.

• Makesuretherimofthecanisterdoesnothaveanycracksorscratches.Anygapscanpreventavacuumfromforming.

• Makesureyouaren’tfillingthecanistertoofullpriortovacuumpackaging.Alwaysleaveatleast7.5cmbetweenthecontentsandthelid.

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

• MakesuretheBottleStopperisfittingsnuglyinsidethebottle.Ifitisloose,airmayleakinandpreventavacuumfromforming.

• MakesuretheneckofthebottleandtipoftheAccessoryHosearefreefromfoodmaterials,crumbs,etc.Anygapscreatedbyfoodetc,willpreventavacuumfromforming:

NOTE :Forallaccessories,makesuretheAccessoryHoseiscompletelyinsertedintoapplianceandlidofaccessory.TwistgreytabonAccessoryHosewhileinsertingtoensureatightfit.

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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.

Sunbeam Corporation LimitedABN 45 000 006 771

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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