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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
FoodSaver
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baking sheet and vacuum seal vegetables in a
Bag. After they
have been vacuum 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
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Bag.
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 will hold their shape.
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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
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Bag, or use a
FoodSaver
Universal Lid with the original container to
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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 these 'frozen bricks' in your
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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
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Bottle Stopper with the original container.
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
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Containers. They are microwaveable, 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
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Canister for crushable items like
crackers.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
Seal LED flashing
• Unit is overheated. Always allow 20 seconds between seals. Under heavy usage, appliance will shut off
automatically and Seal Light will flash. Wait for 20 min. for unit to cool off.
• Always wait 20 seconds between seals.
• Lid has been pressed down and locked in the closed position: Gaskets may be compressed. Press buttons to
release lid and allow 10 to 20 minutes for Gaskets to expand.
• Vacuum pump running more than 120 seconds. Under heavy usage, appliance will shut off automatically and
Seal Light will flash. See next section Vacuum Pump is running, but bag is not evacuating.
• Lid has been pressed down and locked in the closed position for 5 minutes and not being used reminding user
to press Lid Release Buttons to open or Store Button to store.
Vacuum Pump is running, but bag
• If making a bag from a roll, make sure one end of bag is sealed. See How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver
is not evacuating
Vacuum Sealing Roll.
• Adjust the bag and try again. Make sure the open end of the bag is down inside the Drip Tray.
• 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 Gaskets are inserted properly and there are no foreign objects, dirt or debris on the
Upper or Lower Gasket.
• Latch has been left in Operate position: Gaskets may be compressed. Press buttons to release lid and allow 10
to 20 minutes for Gaskets to expand.
• Make sure lid is pressed all of the way down on both sides of the unit. If the Latch does not catch the lid and
hold it down, there will be a leak between the gaskets.
Gasket is loose or has a tear
• Take out the gasket, clean it and re-insert the Gasket into the Gasket Channel.
• If Gasket has minor damage remove, flip over and reinstall.
• Visit website for replacement.
Bag is not sealing properly
• Too much liquid in bag, freeze before vacuuming.
• Check for food debris around seal area. If present, take out the gasket, clean it and re-insert the Gasket into
the Vacuum Channel.
• Bag has wrinkles: To prevent wrinkles in the seal, gently stretch bag flat while inserting bag into Gasket
Channel.
No lights on the control panel
• Make sure unit is plugged in.
• Make sure wall outlet is functional.
• Make sure lid is pressed all of the way down on both sides of the unit.
Nothing happens when Latch is
• Make sure unit is plugged in.
closed and Button is pressed
• Make sure wall outlet is functional.
• Make sure lid is pressed all of the way down on both sides of the unit.
Cannot insert bag into machine
• Make sure there is enough bag material to reach centre of drip tray. Always allow three inches (7.62 cm) extra
space to allow the bag to seal tightly around food contents.
• Gently stretch bag flat while inserting. Insert bag curl down into Drip Tray.
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