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Vegetables
Vegetables need to be blanched before vacuum
sealing. This process stops the enzyme action that
could lead to loss of flavour, 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,
cauliflower, 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, 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
seal vegetables in a FoodSaver Bag. After they have been vacuum
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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, 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
seal fruit in a FoodSaver Bag.
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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.
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Baked Goods
To vacuum seal soft or airy baked goods, we
recommend using a FoodSaver Canister so they
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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 filter 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
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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
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these 'frozen bricks' in your freezer.
When you are 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.
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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
Efficiently store your pre-made meals, leftovers and
sandwiches in the stackable, lightweight
FoodSaver Containers. They are microwaveable,
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top rack dishwasher safe and come with a custom
adaptor.
The lightweight containers will be ready to head off to the office, 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
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crushable items like crackers.
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
• Always wait 20 seconds between seals.
Seal LED flashing
• Vacuum pump running more than 120 seconds. Under heavy usage appliance will shut off automatically
and Light will flash. See next section 'Vacuum Pump is running, but bag is not evacuating air.
• When using liquid mode, if vacuum sealing thicker sauces, soups, or creams (i.e. cream of mushroom)
keep inside walls of bag above liquid clear from food debris or drips as much as possible.
• If making a bag from a Roll, make sure one end of the bag is sealed. (See "How to Make a FoodSaver
Bag" on pg 7.
Vacuum Pump is running, but
• Adjust the bag and try again. Make sure the open end of the bag is curved down inside the Drip Tray.
bag is not evacuating air
• Check for wrinkles in bag along Sealing Strip. To prevent wrinkles in the seal, gently stretch bag flat while
inserting bag into Drip Tray.
• Open unit and make sure upper gasket has no foreign objects, dirt or debris on it (See "Care & Cleaning"
on pg. 9.
• Check for food debris around seal area. If present, clean Gasket (See "Care & Cleaning" on pg. 9.
• If using food with a lot of liquid, use the Liquid mode to prevent excessive amount of juices or liquid from
being sucked out of the bag.
Bag is not sealing • Bag has wrinkles: To prevent wrinkles in the seal, gently stretch bag flat while inserting bag into Vacuum
Channel.
• Make sure unit is turned on.
• Unit overheated. Wait several minutes for unit cool down.
• Make sure unit is plugged in.
• Make sure wall outlet is functional.
No lights on the control
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• Make sure Appliance lid is down and fully closed
• Make sure unit is turned on.
• Contact consumer services at the number or website listed below.
Upper Gasket is loose or has
a tear.
• Make sure unit is plugged in.
• Make sure unit is turned on.
Nothing happens when
appliance lid is closed/locked.
• Make sure wall outlet is functional.
• Lightly press down on lid.
• Make sure that you are using the liquid mode if you have vac/sealing soups, sauces,marinade, or salsas
in a vacuum bag.
• Make sure not to overfill bag with liquid. Max fill for Easy Fill bags: Quart bag = lqt, Gallon bag = 0.5gal,
Max fill for regular bags: Leave a minimum of 5.5 inches for quart bag, 8.5 inches for gallon bag from the
Liquid sucked out and filled
top of the bag to the liquid. Liquids must have a viscosity of 1.39 mPa.s or higher.
the drip tray.
• NOTE: Carefully place the bag in an upright position next to the machine and then slowly insert the end of
the bag for door activation.
• Make sure that the liquid is not too thin. A good reference is no thinner than chicken noodle soup.
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