14.4 Food storage safety information
This vacuum preservation system will change the way you purchase and store foods.
Once you are accustomed to vacuum packing, it will become an indispensable part of your
food preparation. Please follow certain procedures when using this appliance to ensure
food quality and safety.
► If perishable foods have been heated, defrosted or un-refrigerated, consume them
immediately.
► Before vacuum sealing, it's necessary to clean your hands, and all utensils and
surfaces to be used for cutting and vacuum sealing foods.
► Refrigerate or freeze the perishable foods immediately, if you have vacuum-sealed
them, and do not leave them sitting at room temperature.
► The shelf life of dry foods such as nuts, coconut or cereals will be extended in
vacuum-sealed package, while storing them in dark place. Oxygen and warm
temperature will cause high-fat content foods fat to rancidity.
► Before vacuum sealing some fruit and vegetables, such as apples, bananas, potatoes
and root vegetables, peel them, this will extend their shelf lives.
► When vacuum seal some vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage fresh
for refrigeration, they will emit gases, so it's need to blanch and freeze these foods
before vacuum sealing.
15 Getting Started
This chapter will guide you through safely unpacking and setting up your new unit.
15.1 Packaging safety information
WARNING
Packaging materials are not toys and should be disposed of properly.
► Do not allow children to play with packaging materials due to risk of suffocation.
15.2 What's included
The vacuum sealer system VC350 includes the following components:
Vacuum sealer system VC350
2 vacuum bag rolls
Instruction manual
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