Home Vacuum Packaging System Instruction Booklet VS4300 Lock & Seal System
Contents Important Safeguards 2 Important Tips 3 FoodSaver® Features of your Vacuum Packaging System 4 Using your FoodSaver® Vacuum Packaging System 6 Tips on Sealing a Bag How to Vacuum Package using 8 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 Important instructions – retain for fut
Important Safeguards Read the Instructions Carefully. For Your Own Safety, Always Follow These Basic Precautions When Using the FoodSaver® Appliance: • Do not use the appliance on wet or hot surfaces, or near a heat source. • Do not immerse any part of the appliance, supply cord or plug in water or other liquid. • To disconnect, unplug the supply cord from the electrical outlet. Do not disconnect by pulling on the cord. • Do not operate the appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug.
Important Tips When Vacuum Packaging: 1. Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for refrigeration. 2. Use ONLY FoodSaver® bags, rolls and canisters. 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.
VS4300 FoodSaver® Vacuum Packaging System Lock + Seal Auto-vacuum Indicator Green light indicates that the vacuum process is in operation and hands can be removed from the “Press/Hold” areas on the lid. Release/Cancel Button Press this button to open the lid after the vacuum and sealing process is finished, or to cancel an operation in progress.
Accessory Port Attach accessory hose here and use to vacuum package with FoodSaver® Canisters, Deli Containers and Bottle Stoppers. Sealing Light Indicator The red sealing light indicates that the sealing process is in operation. PRESS/HOLD Areas Press and hold on these areas firmly with the palms of your hands for operation to begin.
Using your FoodSaver® Vacuum Packaging System How to make a Bag from a FoodSaver® Roll. 1. Place the appliance on a flat, dry surface and plug the supply cord into a standard electrical outlet. The motor will start. Continue to press and hold until the green auto-vacuum indicator light illuminates. See figure 3. Figure 3 2. Open the lid. 3. Cut roll to desired length plus 7.5 cm. Place one end of the bag on the sealing strip, but do not place the bag into the vacuum channel. See figure 1.
® Using your FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging System continued How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver® Bags. 1. Place the appliance on a flat, dry surface and plug the supply cord into a standard electrical outlet. The motor will start. Continue to press and hold until the green auto-vacuum indicator light illuminates. You may now remove your hands from the lid and wait for the vacuum process to continue. 2. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 7.5 cm of space between bag contents and top of bag. 6.
Tips on Sealing a Bag 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 7.5cm 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.
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. Place the appliance on a flat, dry surface and plug the supply cord into a standard electrical outlet. 2. Canisters: Place the item(s) to be vacuum packaged inside the canister*. Place the lid on top of the canister. Insert one end of the Accessory Hose into the Accessory Port on your FoodSaver® appliance.
How to Vacuum Package using FoodSaver® Canisters, Bottle Stoppers and Deli Containers - Continued 3. Vacuum package as per instructions in ‘Using your FoodSaver® VAC430’ Guide on page 7, points 4ff. *FoodSaver® Canisters and FoodSaver® Deli Containers are sold separately. 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.
Care and Cleaning Instructions The FoodSaver® Appliance FoodSaver® Accessories 1. Always unplug the appliance before cleaning. 1. All FoodSaver® accessories should be washed in warm water using a mild dishwashing soap. Dry thoroughly before using. 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.
Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items Your FoodSaver® appliance also protects non-food items from oxidation, corrosion and moisture. Just follow the directions for vacuum packaging using the FoodSaver® Bags, Canisters, Deli Container 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.
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.
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.
Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging continued Preparation Guidelines for Baked Goods Canister for crushable items like crackers. 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.
Preservation Guidelines Foods Where to Store Recommended FoodSaver® Products Storage Life with FoodSaver® Products Normal Storage Life Meat Beef, Pork, Lamb Freezer FoodSaver® Bag 2-3 years 6 months Ground Meat Freezer FoodSaver Bag 1 year 4 months Poultry Freezer FoodSaver® Bag 2-3 years 6 months Fish Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 years 6 months ® ® Hard Cheeses Cheddar, Swiss Refrigerator FoodSaver® Bag, Canister 4-8 months 1-2 weeks Parmesan Refrigerator FoodSaver® Bag, Canister
Preservation Guidelines continued Foods Where to Store Recommended FoodSaver® Products Storage Life with FoodSaver® Products Normal Storage Life Baked Goods Freezer FoodSaver® Bag 1-3 years 6-12 months Almonds, Peanuts Pantry FoodSaver® Bag, Canister 2 years 6 months Sunflower Seeds Pantry FoodSaver Bag, Canister 2 years 6 months Coffee Beans Freezer FoodSaver® Bag 2-3 years 6 months Coffee Beans Pantry FoodSaver® Bag, Canister 1 year 3 months Ground Coffee Freezer FoodSaver
Troubleshooting Nothing happens when pressing the PRESS/ HOLD areas Air was removed from the bag, but has come back into the bag: • Check to see that the appliance is plugged in. Test electrical outlet by plugging in another appliance. • 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 appliance will shut off automatically if overheated.
Troubleshooting continued 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® Storage Life with FoodSaver® Canister will not vacuum: • Make sure the rubber gasket on the canister lid is free from food materials, crumbs, coffee grinds, etc.
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12 Month Warranty This Sunbeam product is covered by a 12 month replacement or repair warranty, which is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law (if your product was purchased in Australia) or New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act (if your product was purchased in New Zealand). Should you experience any difficulties with your product during the warranty period, please contact our customer service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in Australia, or 0800 786 232 in 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 Distributed by: Sunbeam Corporation Limited ABN 45 000 006 771 Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd. is a registered trademark. www.sunbeam.com.
