Sunbeam FoodSaver VAC440 Instruction Booklet

®

Home Vacuum Packaging System

VAC440 28cm vacuum packaging system

Instruction Booklet

VS4400

Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.

Contents

Important Safeguards

Important Tips

Features of your FoodSaver VAC440

Using your FoodSaver VAC440

How to Vacuum Package using FoodSaver

Canisters, Bottle Stoppers & Deli Containers 10

Care and Cleaning Instructions 12

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8

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Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items

Food Preparation and Storage Guide

Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging

Preservation Guidelines

Troubleshooting

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Important instructions – retain for future use.

Read the Instructions Carefully.

For Your Own Safety, Always Follow These Basic Precautions When Using the FoodSaver Appliance:

1. Do not use the appliance on wet or hot surfaces, or near a heat source.

2. Do not immerse any part of the appliance, supply cord or plug in water or other liquid.

3. To disconnect, unplug the supply cord from the electrical outlet. Do not disconnect by pulling on the cord.

4. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug. Do not operate the appliance if it malfunctions or is in any way damaged. If the cord or the machine is damaged, it must be returned to an authorized service center.

5. Do not use an extension cord with the appliance.

6. Use only accessories or attachments recommended by Sunbeam/FoodSaver

®

7. Use the appliance only for its intended use.

8. Closely supervise children when using any electrical appliance. Do not allow the appliance to be used as a toy.

9. 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.

10. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

11. 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.

• 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.

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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Important Tips

When Vacuum Packaging:

1. Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for refrigeration.

2. Use ONLY bags, rolls and canisters manufactured by FoodSaver.

3. Do not allow the Vacuum Channel to fill up with liquids. This will render the machine unusable.

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

4. You can prevent liquids from being drawn into the appliance by placing a folded paper towel at the top of the bag, but below the seal area, before vacuum packaging.

5. Do not attempt to create your own side seals for a FoodSaver Bag. These bags are manufactured with special side seams which are sealed all the way to the outer edge. Creating your own side seams can actually leave air channels exposed which will cause leakage and prevent a vacuum from being formed.

6. Always make sure you leave at least

2.5 cm of extra bag material for each time you plan to reuse the bag. To avoid possible illness,

do not reuse bags after

storing meats, fish or greasy foods.

7. If you are not sure whether you have achieved a complete seal, simply seal the bag again about 1 cm above the first seal.

8. Bulky items sometimes make it difficult to achieve a smooth sealing surface.

Gently stretch the bag flat along the

Sealing Strip before closing the lid.

9. When packaging products with sharp edges (dry spaghetti, silverware, etc.), protect the bag from punctures by wrapping the products in a cushioning material, such as paper towels, styrofoam, tissue, etc. Products can also be vacuum packaged in canisters to avoid any possibility of puncturing a bag.

10. Avoid drawing powdery or fine-grained products such as, flour, sugar and coffee grinds into the appliance. This will inhibit the vacuuming and sealing process and may clog the unit, preventing it from drawing a good vacuum. To prevent this from occurring, avoid overfilling the bags.

11. If using the foodsaver appliance to re-seal packets, ensure that these have been previously commercially heat sealed.

Do not use the sealing strip to re-seal conventional plastic wrap, sandwich bags and plastic bags as they may melt over the sealing strip. Refer to page 15 for more detail.

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VAC440 28cm vacuum packaging system

Rubber Gasket

Sealing strip

VACUUM CHANNEL

SEALING STRIP

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Accessory Hose Port

Attach accessory hose here and use to vacuum package with FoodSaver Canisters and bottle stoppers.

Canister Vacuum Button

Attach accessory hose and use this button to vacuum package with FoodSaver

Canisters and bottle stoppers.

SEALING STRIP

VACUUM CHANNEL

SEALING STRIP

SEALING STRIP

Vacuum channel / Removable easy-clean drip tray

Easy Lock Latches: one on each side

Vacuum Seal Indicator light

Monitors and indicates the vacuum and sealing process.

Vacuum & Seal Button

This button has two uses:

1 Press to vacuum package and seal food airtight with a single touch. Shuts off automatically.

2 Press to cancel at any point.

Instant Seal Button

This button has three uses:

1 Press to immediately stop the vacuum process and begin sealing the bag. This is helpful to prevent crushing delicate items such as bread, biscuits and pastries.

2 Press to create a seal when making bags from a FoodSaver Roll.

3 Press to create a seal on foil based chip and cereal packets.

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Using your FoodSaver

®

VAC440

How to make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll

1 Place appliance on a flat, dry surface and plug the supply cord into a standard electrical outlet.

2 Pull out enough bag material to hold item to be vacuum packaged.

3 Cut Roll to desired length, plus 7.5cm.

4 Open FoodSaver lid. The lid may be locked. To release the locks press in the side locks.

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver Bags

1 Place appliance on a flat, dry surface and plug the supply cord into a standard electrical outlet.

2 Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least

7.5cm of space between bag contents and top of bag.

3 Open appliance lid and place open end of bag into the Vacuum Channel.

SEALING

STRIP

Press locks on sides to unlock

5 Place one open end of the bag material across the sealing strip and close lid.

(Do not place edge of bag into vacuum channel when sealing bags)

VACUUM CHANNEL

SEALING STRIP

4 Close and lock lid. To lock, press on corners of lid until each latch clicks.

Press

SEALING STRIP

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VACUUM CHANNEL

SEALING STRIP

6 Lock lid by pressing on corners of lid until each latch clicks.

7 Press the Seal Button. When the seal indicator light turns off, open lid and remove bag.

5 Press 'Vacuum and Seal' button

Wait 20 seconds before vacuuming and / or sealing again.

Using your FoodSaver

®

VAC440 (continued)

Tips on Sealing a Bag

Make sure you've securely latched the

appliance lid. When making a bag from a roll, place bag material on Sealing Strip, close lid and ensure both corners of the lid have locked.

Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal.

Either pre-freeze moist food such as raw meat for 1-2 hours before vacuum packaging, or place a folded paper towel between food and end of bag to absorb excess liquids. Just be sure to leave at least 2.5cm between food and end of bag so that bag seals properly with paper towel inside.

Make sure you give appliance time to cool

down. Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very heavy usage, appliance will not operate to prevent overheating. If it does, wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off.

Tips on Removing Air from a Bag

Make sure you've securely latched the

appliance lid. When vacuuming and sealing a bag or canister, ensure both corners of the lid have been locked.

Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing

Strip. Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag along Sealing Strip before closing lid and vacuum packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply cut bag open and vacuum package again.

If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without

stopping, consider the following: You may need to adjust bag and try again. If you are making the initial seal on a piece of bag material with two open ends, make sure bag is placed on Sealing Strip. If you are vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure open end is placed down inside Vacuum Channel and make sure Accessory Hose is not attached.

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How to Vacuum Package using FoodSaver

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Canisters, Bottle Stoppers and Deli Containers

1. Always leave 2.5cm of space between contents and rim.

2. Wipe rim of canister or bottle to ensure it's clean and dry.

3. Place the appliance on a flat, dry surface and plug the supply cord into a standard electrical outlet.

4.

Canisters: place the item(s) to be vacuum packaged inside the canister. Place the lid on top of the canister.

Bottle Stoppers: insert the Bottle Stopper into the neck of the bottle.

5. Insert one end of the Accessory Hose into the Accessory Port on the appliance.

Insert the other end of the hose into the canister or bottle stopper.

See figure 1 & 2.

6. To begin the vacuum process, press down firmly on corners of the lid until the side latches click.

7. Press the Canister Vacuum Button.

8. When the Indicator Lights and motor turns off, the vacuum process is complete.

9. To remove accessory hose, gently twist and remove hose from the appliance and canister or bottle stopper. Unlock side latches.

Deli Containers:

1. Place the item(s) to be vacuum packaged inside the container*. Place the lid firmly on top of the container.

2. Insert one end of the Accessory Hose into the Accessory Port on your FoodSaver ® appliance.

3. Insert the other end of the Accessory

Hose into the hole on the top of the container adaptor. See figure 3. Twist the grey tip of hose while inserting to ensure a tight fit.

SEALING STRIP

Figure 1

Figure 3

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Figure 2

SEALING STRIP

How to Vacuum Package using FoodSaver

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Canisters,

Bottle Stoppers and Deli Containers - Continued

4. Place the container adaptor over the grey vacuum valve on the container lid.

See figure 4.

Figure 4

5. To begin the vacuum process, press down firmly on corners of the lid of your

FoodSaver ® appliance until the side latches click.

6. Press the Canister Vacuum Button.

7. When the Indicator lights and motor turns off, the vacuum process is complete.

8. To remove accessory hose, gently twist and remove hose from the appliance and container. Unlock side latches.

IMPORTANT: After vacuum packaging, put deli container in refrigerator or freezer. Allow hot foods to cool to room temperature before vacuum packaging. Otherwise, the contents may bubble up out the container.

How to Open the FoodSaver ® Canister

To open, press and hold down the grey rubber button in the centre of the lid. This will release the vacuum – a hissing sound can be heard as the air rushes in.

How to Remove the FoodSaver ® Bottle Stopper

To remove, simply twist and pull up on the

Bottle Stopper to release the vacuum.

How to Open FoodSaver ® Deli containers

To open, lift the grey rubber cover in the centre of the lid. This will release the vacuum – a hissing sound can be heard as the air rushes is.

*FoodSaver

®

Deli containers sold separately.

IMPORTANT: Remember to remove the

Accessory Hose from the Accessory Port on the appliance before you vacuum package in

FoodSaver ® Bags.

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Care and Cleaning Instructions

The FoodSaver Appliance

1. Always unplug the appliance before cleaning.

2. Clean using a mild dishwashing soap and a warm, damp cloth. Do not immerse the appliance in water. Dry thoroughly before using.

3. Do not use abrasive products or materials to clean any of the appliance components.

Drip Tray

Remove from appliance for easy clean. Clean drip tray in warm soapy water.

FoodSaver Bags

IMPORTANT: Do not reuse bags after storing meats, fish or greasy foods.

1. Wash bags in warm water using a mild dishwashing soap.

2. Bags can be washed in the dishwasher by carefully turning the bags inside out and spreading them over the top rack of the dishwasher so that all surfaces are exposed to the washing water.

3. Allow bags to dry thoroughly before reusing. To avoid possible illness, do not reuse bags after storing raw meats, fish or greasy foods.

Do not reuse bags that have been microwaved or simmered.

FoodSaver Accessories

1. All FoodSaver accessories should be washed in warm water using a mild dishwashing soap. Dry thoroughly before using.

2. All FoodSaver Canister bases (but not the lids) may be washed in the dishwasher.

FoodSaver Canister lids (white) are NOT dishwasher safe.

3. The FoodSaver Canister base (clear) can be cleaned in the dishwasher but only in the top shelf. Items washed in bottom shelves can distort due to the heat from the dishwasher element.

IMPORTANT: All plastic components deteriorate through the prolonged use of a dishwasher for cleaning. Hand washing of plastic components in warm soapy water is always recommended.

Vacuum Packaging Non-Food

Items

Your FoodSaver appliance also protects nonfood items from oxidation, corrosion and moisture.

Just follow the directions for vacuum packaging using the FoodSaver Bags,

Canisters and Accessories.

• Camping and hiking gear stays dry and compact. Vacuum packaging your clothes and equipment will help save space in your bag. Vacuum package matches, maps and anything you want to stay dry.

• For picnics, fill a FoodSaver Bag with ice and seal. When it melts, you’ll have fresh water for drinking or you can put it back in the freezer as a reusable ice pack.

• For painting, vacuum package your wet paint brush between coats rather than washing out. Particularly useful for oil based paints that require mineral turpentine to clean up.

• Vacuum package your food and equipment for a boating or sailing outing. Food will stay dry in the cooler/esky. Batteries and film won’t get damaged by water, and you’ll appreciate having a dry change of clothes.

• Vacuum package first aid kits and emergency kits for your house, your boat and your car. Items will all be in one package and will stay dry and without dirt and mold. Include flares, batteries, flashlight, candles and matches.

• To vacuum package silver, wrap fork prongs in soft cushioning material, such as a paper towel, to avoid puncturing bag.

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Food Preparation and Storage

Guide

Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging Food

Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for canning nor can it reverse deteriorating quality; it can only slow down changes in quality. It is impossible to predict how long a specific food will have top-quality flavour, appearance and texture, because it depends on the age and condition of the food on the day it was vacuum packaged. Foods that are extremely fresh will last longer than foods that are already deteriorating.

Vacuum packaging extends the life of foods by removing nearly all the air in a sealed container, thereby reducing oxidation which affects nutritional value, flavour and overall quality. However, most foods contain enough water to support micro-organisms which can grow with or without air. While microorganisms are present everywhere, only certain ones cause problems, and only under certain conditions: characteristic fuzz. Moulds are virtually eliminated by vacuum packaging because they cannot grow in a low oxygen environment.

Yeast: Results in fermentation, which can frequently be identified by smell or taste.

Yeast requires water, sugar and a moderate temperature to grow, and can grow with or without air. Refrigeration slows the growth of yeast, and freezing stops it completely.

• Bacteria: Frequently results in discoloration, soft or slimy texture, and/or an unpleasant odor. 'Clostrid ium botulinum' (the organism that causes Botulism) can grow without air under the right conditions, cannot be detected by smell or taste, and although extremely rare, can be very dangerous.

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

Maintaining low temperatures is a critical factor in preserving foods safely. Growth of micro-organisms is significantly reduced at temperatures of 4°C or below. Freezing at

-17°C does not kill micro-organisms, but it stops them from growing. For long term storage, always freeze “perishable” foods that have been vacuum packaged.

Thawing and Heating Vacuum Packaged Foods

Always thaw foods in either the Refrigerator or microwave – do not leave “perishable” foods at room temperature to thaw.

NOTE: If food has been thawed in the microwave they must be cooked immediately.

To microwave in a FoodSaver Bag, cut a corner of the bag and place on a microwavesafe dish. You can always reheat foods in

FoodSaver Bags by placing them in water at a low simmer below 75°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.

Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging

Preparation Guidelines for Meat and Fish

For best results, pre-freeze meat and fish for 1-2 hours before vacuum packaging 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 paper towel in bag to absorb excess moisture and juices during vacuum packaging process.

NOTE: Beef may appear darker after vacuum packaging due to the removal of oxygen. This is not an indication of spoilage.

Preparation Guidelines for Hard Cheeses

To keep cheese fresh, vacuum package 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 repackage the cheese, just drop it in bag and reseal.

Preparation Guidelines for Vegetables

Vegetables need to be blanched before vacuum packaging. This process stops the enzyme action that could lead to loss of flavour, colour and texture.

To blanch vegetables, place them in boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes. After blanching, immerse vegetables in iced cold water to stop the cooking process. Finally, dry vegetables on a towel before vacuum packaging.

When freezing vegetables, it is best to pre-freeze them for 1-2 hours or until solidly frozen. To freeze vegetables in individual servings, first 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 package vegetables in a FoodSaver Bag. After they have been vacuum packaged, return them to the freezer.

NOTE: Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli,

Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, turnips) naturally emit gases during storage.

Therefore, after blanching, they must be stored in freezer only.

IMPORTANT: Mushrooms and garlic should never be vacuum packaged.

Preparation Guidelines for Leafy Vegetables

For best results, use a canister to store leafy vegetables. It is recommended that leafy vegetables be stored unwashed and washed before consuming. Store in refrigerator.

Preparation Guidelines for 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, first 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 package fruit in a

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

You can vacuum package 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.

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Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging continued

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Preparation Guidelines for Baked Goods

To vacuum package 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 package 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 packaging. You can also place the food in its original bag inside a FoodSaver

Bag.

Preparation Guidelines for Liquids

Before you vacuum package 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 package 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.

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

Bottle Stopper with the original container.

Remember to leave at least 2.5cm

of room between contents and bottom of Bottle

Stopper. You can re-seal bottles after each use.

Preparation Guidelines for Snack Foods

Your snack foods will maintain their freshness longer when you vacuum package them. For best results, use a FoodSaver Canister for crushable items like crackers.

Preparation Guidelines for Marinating

Vacuum sealing opens the pores in foods such as meats, poultry and seafood absorbing marinades much faster than traditional marinating methods. Marinating can occur in either FoodSaver Bags or Canisters.

Do not overfill bags with marinating liquid.

This ensures that liquid does not enter the vacuum channel.

NOTE: Marinating times will vary depending on the type of marinade being used. Do not marinate for more than 5-10 minutes if the marinade contains acidic ingredients, such as lemon juice and vinegar.

Re-sealing Chip packets, etc

Whilst we recommend only using FoodSaver

Bags and Rolls to vacuum package items, you can also utilise the sealing strip to re-seal packets that have already undergone a commercial quality seal.

The heat sealing strip allows half consumed packets of chips, crackers and cereals to be resealed by placing on heating sealing strip.

Ensure that the bag does not reach into the vacuum channel, as it will crush delicate items. Only re-seal packets, do not vacuum.

NOTE: Do not use the sealing strip to seal conventional plastic wrap, sandwich bags and plastic bags as the bags may melt over the sealing strip.

Preservation Guidelines

Foods

Meat

Beef, Pork, Lamb

Ground Meat

Poultry

Freezer

Freezer

Freezer

Freezer

FoodSaver Bag

FoodSaver Bag

FoodSaver Bag

FoodSaver Bag

2-3 years

1 year

2-3 years

2 years

6 months

4 months

6 months

6 months Fish

Hard Cheeses

Cheddar, Swiss

Parmesan

Refrigerator FoodSaver Bag, Canister

Refrigerator FoodSaver Bag, Canister

4-8 months

4-8 months

Vegetables

(Vegetables, excluding leafy types, must be blanched before vacuum sealing.)

1-2 weeks

1-2 weeks

Asparagus

Broccoli, Cauliflower

Cabbage, Brussels

Sprouts

Corn (cob or kernel)

Green Beans

Lettuce, Spinach

Snow Peas, Snap Peas

Fruits

Where to

Store

Freezer

Freezer

Freezer

Freezer

Freezer

FoodSaver Bag

FoodSaver Bag

FoodSaver Bag

Refrigerator FoodSaver Canister

Freezer

Recommended

FoodSaver Container

FoodSaver Bag

FoodSaver Bag

FoodSaver Bag

Storage Life with FoodSaver

2-3 years

2-3 years

2-3 years

2-3 years

2-3 years

2 weeks

2-3 years

Normal Storage

Life

8 months

8 months

8 months

8 months

8 months

3-6 days

8 months

Apricots, Plums

Peaches, Nectarines

Softer Berries

Freezer

Freezer

FoodSaver Bag

FoodSaver Bag

Raspberries, Blackberries Refrigerator FoodSaver Canister

Strawberries

Harder Berries

Blueberries

Refrigerator FoodSaver Canister

Refrigerator FoodSaver Canister

Cranberries Refrigerator FoodSaver Canister

1-3 years

1-3 years

1 week

1 week

2 weeks

2 weeks

6-12 months

6-12 months

1-3 days

1-3 days

3-6 days

3-6 days

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Preservation Guidelines continued

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Foods

Almonds, Peanuts

Sunflower Seeds

Coffee

Coffee Beans

Where to

Store

Baked Goods

Bagels, Bread, Pastries Freezer

Nuts

Pantry

Pantry

Coffee Beans

Ground Coffee

Ground Coffee

Prepared Liquids

Sauces, Soups, Stews

Freezer

Pantry

Freezer

Pantry

Freezer

Bottled Liquids

Wine

Oils

Dry Foods

Beans, Grains

Pasta, Rice

Powdery Foods

Dry Milk

Dried Coconut

Flour

Sugar, Brown Sugar

Snack Foods

Chips

Cookies, Crackers

Recommended

FoodSaver Container

FoodSaver Bag

FoodSaver Bag, Canister

FoodSaver Bag, Canister

FoodSaver Bag

FoodSaver Bag

FoodSaver Bag, Canister

FoodSaver Bag

FoodSaver Bag, Canister

FoodSaver Bag, Canister

FoodSaver Bag, Canister

FoodSaver Bag, Canister 1-2 years

FoodSaver Bag, Canister 1-2 years

FoodSaver Bag, Canister

FoodSaver Canister

FoodSaver Canister

Storage Life with FoodSaver

1-3 years

2 years

2 years

2-3 years

FoodSaver Bag, Canister 1 year

2 years

5-6 months

1-2 years

Refrigerator FoodSaver Bottle Stopper 2-4 months

Pantry

Pantry

Pantry

Pantry

Pantry

Pantry

Pantry

Pantry

Pantry

FoodSaver Bottle Stopper 1-1½ years

1-2 years

1-2 years

1-2 years

1-2 years

3-6 weeks

3-6 weeks

Normal Storage

Life

6-12 months

6 months

6 months

6 months

3 months

6 months

3-6 months

1-3 weeks

5-6 months

6 months

6 months

6 months

6 months

6 months

6 months

1-2 weeks

1-2 weeks

Troubleshooting

Nothing happens when the on button is pressed:

• Check to see that the appliance is plugged in. Test electrical outlet by plugging in another appliance.

• The appliance will shut off automatically if overheated. Allow to cool down for 20 minutes and try again.

• Check supply cord and plug for damage.

If damaged, do not use the appliance.

Air is not removed from the bag:

• To seal properly, open end of bag should be resting entirely inside Vacuum Channel area.

• Check sealing strip and gasket beneath the lid for debris. Wipe off and then smooth back into place.

• Bag may have a leak. To test, seal the bag with some air in it, submerge in water, and apply pressure. Bubbles indicate a leak.

Reseal or use another bag.

• Open bag and dry/wipe at top end of bag.

Ensure no food particles are in/around top of bag.

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

• Leaks along the seal can be caused by wrinkles, crumbs, grease or liquids. Reopen bag, wipe the top inside of the bag and smooth it out along the sealing strip before resealing.

• The release of natural gases or fermen tation from foods, (such as fresh fruits and vegetables) may have occurred. Most vegetables require blanching prior to vacuum packing. See page 18 for more details. Open bag, if you think food has begun to spoil, discard food. Lack of refrigeration or fluctuating temperatures in the Refrigerator can cause food to spoil.

• Check the bag for a puncture or hole, which may have released the vacuum.

Cushion sharp edges in the contents of the bag with paper towels.

The Bag Melts:

• Should sealing strip overheat and melt the bag, it may be necessary to lift the lid and allow sealing strip to cool for a few minutes.

• Built-in safety shut-off may shut the appliance off if it becomes overheated.

Allow the unit to cool down for 20 minutes and try again.

The FoodSaver Canister will not vacuum:

• Make sure the rubber gasket on the canister lid is free from food materials, crumbs, coffee grinds, etc.

• Make sure the rim of the canister does not have any cracks or scratches. Any gaps can prevent a vacuum from forming.

• Make sure you aren’t filling the canister too full prior to vacuum packaging. Always leave at least 2.5 cm between the contents and the lid.

The FoodSaver Bottle Stopper will not vacuum:

• Make sure the Bottle Stopper is fitting snugly inside the bottle. If it is loose, air may leak in and prevent a vacuum from forming.

• Make sure the neck of the bottle and tip of the Accessory Hose are free from food materials, crumbs, etc. Any gaps will prevent a vacuum from forming:

NOTE: For all accessories, make sure the

Accessory Hose is completely inserted into appliance and lid of accessory. Twist grey tab on Accessory Hose while inserting to ensure a tight fit.

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Notes

Notes

Notes

12 Month Replacement Guarantee

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.

Should you experience any difficulties with your appliance, please phone our customer service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in

Australia, or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand.

Alternatively, you can send a written claim to Sunbeam at the address listed below.

On receipt of your claim, Sunbeam will seek to resolve your difficulties or, if the appliance is defective, advise you on how to obtain a replacement or refund.

Your Sunbeam 12 Month Replacement

Guarantee naturally does not cover misuse or negligent handling and normal wear and tear.

Similarly your 12 Month Replacement

Guarantee does not cover freight or any other costs incurred in making a claim. Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase.

The benefits given to you by this guarantee are in addition to your other rights and remedies under any laws which relate to the appliance.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer

Law and under the New Zealand Consumer

Guarantees Act.

In Australia you are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Should your appliance require repair or service after the guarantee period, contact your nearest Sunbeam service centre.

For a complete list of Sunbeam’s authorised service centres visit our website or call:

Australia

www.sunbeam.com.au

1300 881 861

Units 5 & 6, 13 Lord Street

Botany NSW 2019 Australia

New Zealand

www.sunbeam.co.nz

0800 786 232

26 Vestey Drive, Mt Wellington

Auckland, New Zealand

Need help with your appliance?

Contact our customer service team or visit our website for information and tips on getting the most from your appliance.

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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