METRO PROFESSIONAL GVS1140 Manual De Instrucciones página 9

takes place when air is removed, causing
these foods to be dangerous if ingested.
2. Vegetables need to be blanched, cooled off
and dried before vacuum packaging.
3. 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.
4. You can already significantly reduce the
growth of microorganisms at temperatures
of 4°C or below. Fresh foods (meats,
vegetables, cheeses, etc.) should even be
refrigerated at 1°C or below or frozen after
vacuum packaging to prevent spoilage.
5. Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, sprouts,
cabbage, cauliflower, kale, turnips) naturally
emit gases during storage. Therefore, after
blanching and vacuum packaging, they must
be stored in the freezer only.
6. Package only fresh foods. Do not package old
or rancid foods. An already bad product does
not improve with vacuum packaging. It can
only slow down changes in quality.
7. 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.
8. Vacuum packaging removes a high
percentage of air. This slows the growth of
most aerobic microorganisms which degrade
food. However, some forms of bacteria such
as clostridium botulinum (responsible for
botulism) are anaerobic and grow in the
absence of oxygen.
9. Foods susceptible to botulinum (such as
pork and beef) should be refrigerated for a
short term and frozen for long-term storage.
Consume immediately after heating.
10. Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for
canning.
11. As with any other storage container, it is
important to inspect food for spoilage prior to
consuming.
MAXIMUM STORAGE
Freezer storage
Foods after vacuum
sealing
Fresh Beef and
1-3 years
Veal
Ground meat 1 year
Fresh pork 2-3 years
Fresh fish 2 years
Fresh poultry 2-3 years
Smoked meats 3 years
Fridge storage
after vacuum Regular storage
sealing
1 month 1-2 weeks
1 month 1-2 weeks
2-4 weeks 1 week
2 weeks 3-4 days
2-4 weeks 1 week
6-12 weeks 2-4 weeks
Freezer storage
Foods after vacuum
sealing
Vegetables,
2-3 years
blanched
Fresh fruits 2-3 years
Hard cheeses 6 months
Sliced deli meats not recommended 6-12 weeks
Fresh pasta 6 months
The above data are for reference only.
3. Before use
• Make sure the scope of delivery is complete and free of any damage.
• Clean the appliance and its accessories before first use as described
within this instruction manual.
4. Operation
Functions
Button/indicator Function
Start button
Press to start the automatic vacuum and sealing
process.
Note: The start button and the quick start button are
identical in application.
Seal button
Press to stop vacuum process and instantly seal pouch.
Also used to make a pouch from a roll.
Note: The seal button and the quick seal button are
identical in application.
Operating light
The operating light lights up after connecting the
appliance with the power supply. The appliance is now
ready to be used.
On/Off button
When the appliance is ready to be used, press the on/
off button to display the last sealing time on the LED
display and to start the fan.
Button can also be pressed to stop the vacuum/sealing
process ahead of time or cancel a mode/function.
Marinate button
Press to choose marinate function (only for use with
canisters (not included)). The button's indicator light
lights up.
Press start button afterwards to start the marinating
process.
Note: The vacuum lid needs to be open to use the
marinating function.
Accessory button
Press to start the vacuum process with an attached
accessory (canister, bottle stopper, etc. (not included)).
The button's indicator light lights up.
Note: The vacuum lid needs to be open to use the
accessory function.
Pulse vacuum button
Press button to go into pulse vacuum mode. The
button's indicator light lights up. You can now apply
vacuum manually by pressing the start button. If you
let go of the start button, the vacuum process will be
paused.
Afterwards, press the seal button to seal the pouch.
Note: This function can be used to prevent crushing
delicate items or to prevent liquid in the pouch from
being sucked out.
Impulse seal button
Press to go into impulse seal mode. The button's
indicator light lights up. After setting the sealing time,
the pouch can be sealed by closing the vacuum lid.
Note: This function is mainy meant for pouches that do
not need to go through a vacuum process.
Sealing time adjustment buttons
Increase sealing time by pressing "+", decrease sealing
time by pressing "-".
Note: When you set the sealing time to 0, the appliance
will not seal.
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Fridge storage
after vacuum Regular storage
sealing
2-4 weeks 1-2 weeks
2 weeks 3-4 days
6-12 weeks 2-4 days
1-2 weeks
2-3 weeks 1 week
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