Sunbeam VS5200 User's Manual
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1. Food Preserver Vacuum Bag Sealer Instruction Booklet VS5200 Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference Contents Sunbeam s Safety Precautions Introduction Features of your Food Preserver Using your Food Preserver Vacuum Packing Explained The Food Preserver System explained Handy Hints Guide to food preservation times with Sunbeam Food Preserver Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting A OUN 12 14 15 16 17 Important instructions retain for future use adhe Fyi LL olla agis ca Shs RAT URR Lige ebe Assurez vous que les pr cautions ci dessus relatives a la s curit sont bien comprises Versichern Sie sich daB die obenstehenden SicherheitsmaBnahmen Verstanden werden BeBalavete nwo ol Napandavw npopui eg aopakeiac yivovtat KaTavont s Pastikan bahwa tindakan tindakan keselamatan seperti di atas dimengerti anda Accertatevi che le suddette norme di sicurezza siano comprese a dovere LHROEERREK lt sau ROEWER EE Yeepete ce peka norope croMeHaTMTe MepKM Ha npetnaanneocT ce popo pas6pann Aseg rese de que las precauciones de seguridad precedentes sean bien comprendidas Dyn dhs Laia YL Glablaial aS is gots EN b DN wa EE dasdlan Fams noer bee ng D kabel Yukarda belirtilen g venlik nlemlerinin anla ld ndan emin olunuz Xin ki m chac rang nhng bi n ph p l m an to n k tr n duge hi u r Sunbeam s Safety Precautions2. Hotline Australia 1800 025 059 New Zealand 0800 786 232 www sunbeam com au BE is a registered Trademark of Sunbeam unbeam Corporation Limited ACN 000 006 771 Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2004
3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SUNBEAM FOOD PRESERVER VACUUM BAG SEALER Sunbeam are very safety conscious when designing and manufacturing consumer products but it is essential that the product user also exercise care when using an electrical appliance Listed below are precautions which are essential for the safe use of an electrical appliance Read carefully and save all the instructions provided with an appliance Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug Remove by grasping the plug do not pull the cord Turn the power off and remove the plug when the appliance is not in use or before cleaning Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless this cord has been checked and tested by a qualified technician or service person Always use your appliance from a power outlet of the voltage A C only marked on the appliance Close supervision is necessary when your appliance is being used near children or by infirm persons Never leave an appliance unattended while in use Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Always operate on a flat surface Do not operate continuously for more than 2 minutes at a time Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its intended use Do not place appliance on or near a hot gas flame electric element or on a heated oven Do not place on top of any other appliance Do not let the pow
4. ends of the bag on the sealing bar ensuring that the ribbed side of the bag is facing up and the flat side is facing down See Figure 2 Figure 2 NOTE Be careful not to let the bag hang over into the vacuum chamber or on the airtight gasket as this will prevent a seal being made 6 Close the lid 7 Press and hold down firmly the ON button to carry out sealing Wait until the seal light turns on and off 8 Lift the lid and remove the bag NOTE Check the quality of the seal obtained It should appear as a regular wrinkle free horizontal strip with the internal ridges of the bag flattened 9 Place food in the bag without creasing it excessively or stretching the surfaces NOTE Eliminate any liquids or food residues from the area inside the bag that will be sealed This will ensure a perfect seal every time 10 Place the bag and its contents in front of the appliance and place the open end of the bag over the vacuum chamber See Figure 1 11 Close the lid 12 Press and hold down firmly the ON button to complete the vacuum packing cycle The vacuum indicator will turn from yellow to green when this is completed Wait until the seal light turns on and off The appliance will not only vacuum out all the air but automatically seal the bag as well NOTE Releasing the ON button during this vacuum packing cycle will turn the appliance off 13 Lift the lid and remove the bag NOTE Check t
5. off Vacuum Packing Explained The deterioration of food is caused by chemical reactions that occur in food which is exposed to air temperature moisture the action of enzymes the growth of micro organisms or contamination by insects Vacuum packing reduces the absolute pressure of the air inside the bag by removing the oxygen The oxygen in the air causes food to deteriorate through a process of oxidation which causes the loss of nutritional values flavour and all the food s qualities Air also promotes the growth of most micro organisms and when freezing causes the frost burns which occur on frozen food Vacuum packing extends the shelf life of many fresh foods by reducing oxidation and preventing the proliferation of microbes bacteria and mould However many fresh foods contain sufficient moisture to encourage the growth of micro organisms that can grow with or without air To prevent the deterioration of such foods they must be preserved at low temperatures Micro organisms like mould yeast and bacteria are present everywhere but they can cause problems only in certain conditions Refrigeration slows the growth of yeast and freezing blocks it completely Clostridium Botulinum is a dangerous type of bacteria which can develop in environments which do not contain acids are without oxygen and are exposed to temperatures in excess of 4 C for long periods of time Foods vulnerable to attack by Clostridium Bot
6. HOW TO PRESERVE FOOD IN FOOD PRESERVER BAGS Vacuum packing for the freezer First of all use the freshest possible food The Food Preserver system will allow you to retain all the freshness of the food only if it is properly preserved Some foods have a soft consistency which could be damaged by vacuum packing the product when fresh To prepare delicate foods like fish berries bread etc it is advisable to pre freeze them first In the first twenty four hours there is no risk of freezer burns so you can vacuum pack the products frozen the previous day in Food Preserver bags and then keep them in the freezer for long periods so as to preserve all the nutritional values and flavour of the product you have packed When vacuum packing soups stews or other liquid food pre freeze it in a pan or temperature resistant dish When the food 12 becomes solid vacuum pack it and replace in your freezer To vacuum pack vegetables peel them and then blanche them briefly in boiling water or a microwave oven until they are warm but still firm Refresh in iced water to stop the cooking process and drain thorougly Then vacuum pack them in convenient portions If the food is not pre frozen leave an extra 5 cm in the length to the bag to allow for expansion due to freezing With regard to meat and fish it is advisable to place the food on a paper towel and vacuum pack it with the towel in the bag This will absorb any moisture in the foo
7. acuum Chamber during use should be soaked up and removed using a non abrasive sponge Care and Cleaning e Airtight and Sealing Gaskets may be cleaned by dusting with a dry cloth to remove dirt particles If excessively dirty both the Airtight and Sealing Gaskets may be removed and washed using a non abrasive sponge moistened with a gentle dishwashing detergent and rinsed well Gaskets should be dried thoroughly with a cloth or paper towel NOTE Do not stretch the gaskets as this will prevent reinsertion back into the unit e Never immerse unit in water Troubleshooting PROBLEM The vacuum cycle will not start The Food Preserver does not perform the first seal on the bag cut from the roll Food Preserver does not create a complete vacuum in the bags Sealed portion of Food Preserver bag has melted The Food Preserver bag does not maintain a vacuum after being sealed POSSIBLE CAUSE There is a lack of pressure being applied to the lid in the closed position Bag has been incorrectly positioned Open end of bag is not fully over the vacuum chamber Gaskets are dirty The Food Preserver bag might have a hole in it The Sealing Bar has overheated Leaks along the seam may be caused by creases crumbs grease or liquids WHAT TO DO In case the unit does not start when pressing the ON button press simultaneously the right hand corner of the lid marked with the word PUSH until th
8. are in fact no preservation methods which will transform a poor product into a good one e Do not vacuum seal hot food Allow to cool sufficiently then vacuum seal e Vacuum packing red meat may cause discolouration however this is a normal process and the colour will return to the meat once the seal is broken e If any unpleasant odours permeate from a vacuum bag once opened contents should be allowed to rest for 5 minutes and then rechecked If strong odours persist it is recommended that the contents be discarded e Once perishable food has been vacuumed packed place it in the refrigerator or freeze it immediately maintaining a constant fridge or freezer temperature Do not leave the food at room temperature e After opening tinned food or food that has been factory vacuum packed it can be vacuum packed again e Do not defrost food in boiling water or using other heat sources unless the food in question is liquid soups sauces etc e Vacuum packing will not extend the life of fruit and vegetables including bananas apples and potatoes unless they have been peeled prior to vacuum packing e Soft foods and food with a delicate structure like fish berries etc must be pre frozen for one night before they can be vacuum packed and placed in the freezer e For food with tapered ends or sharp edges like bones and spaghetti pad the edges with paper towels to prevent perforating the bag Prior to vacuum seali
9. bags and continuous packaging roll The 5 precut bags measure at 20 x 30cm and the packaging roll 20cm x 6m With 4 unique layers Food Preservers patent rib bag design ensures maximum air suction through directed channels for an airtight bag eliminating moisture mould and freezer burn Airtight gaskets Guarantees that a vacuum will be maintained in the chamber therefore allowing air to be removed from bags Sealing bar It contains a non stick coated heating plate that seals the bag and prevents it from sticking to the bar Using your Food Preserver Vacuum packing using Food Preserver pre cut bags 1 Position the appliance in a dry place on a level surface making sure that the work area in front of the appliance itself is clear of obstacles and there is enough room to accommodate the bags with the food to be packed 2 Plug the power cord into a 230 240 volt power outlet 3 Check that the bag you are going to use is at least 8 cm longer than the food to be packaged taking into account an additional 2 cm for each time the bag will be subsequently resealed 4 Lift the lid open until it is standing upright 5 Place the food in the bag without creasing it excessively or stretching the surfaces NOTE Eliminate any liquids or food residues from the area inside the bag that will be sealed This will ensure a perfect seal every time 6 Place the bag and its contents in front of the applia
10. d To preserve food like focaccia cr pes and small hamburger patties stack them on top of each other placing greaseproof paper or film between each piece This will make it easier to remove some of the food re vacuum seal the rest and replace it immediately in the freezer Vacuum packing for the fridge For busy households food can be prepared in advance then vacuum packed and kept in the fridge for use at different times ready to be heated as and when necessary Vacuum packing for the pantry Even foods that can keep at room temperature for example coffee flour pasta sugar etc can benefit from vacuum packing If these food items are to remain unused for several days it is advisable to protect them by vacuum packing They will keep better and moisture mould and insects will not attack and ruin them The Food Preserver System explained continued DEFROSTING FOODS IN FOOD PRESERVER BAGS Refrigerator Defrosting in the refrigerator is considered the best way to defrost whether it is raw meats or frozen meals Place Food Preserver bags on the lowest shelf in the refrigerator to defrost overnight Do not re freeze Microwave Cut Food Preserver Bag on one corner and place onto a microwave safe plate Use the defrost setting on your microwave to defrost slowly Defrosting on a high heat will start to cook the food on the outside before it has fully defrosted When defrosting in the microwave foods must then be coo
11. e unit starts functioning Make sure the bag cut from the roll is properly positioned See Using your Food Preserver page 8 To seal the bag properly you must make sure that the open end remains completely over the Vacuum Chamber Make sure that the Sealing Bar the Sealing Gaskets and Airtight Gaskets are free of impurities following cleaning instructions on page 16 Check bag Raise the Lid and allow the Sealing Bar to cool down for 15 minutes and try again Reopen the bag clean the upper inside part of the bag and remove any foreign material from the Sealing Bar before resealing Check that the bag has no holes in it which have caused air to leak out Use paper towels to protect any sharp edges on the contents of the bag 17 Sunbeam is a registered trademark of Sunbeam Corporation Food Preserver is a trademark of Sunbeam Corporation Made in Italy Due to minor changes in design or otherwise the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet Backed by Sunbeam s 12 Month Replacement Guarantee and National Service Network Copyright SUNBEAM CORPORATION LIMITED 2004 INCORPORATED IN N S W A C N 000 006 771 Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd For more information or advice on this or any other Sunbeam appliance visit www sunbeam com au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line Australia 1800 025 059 New Zealand 0800 786 232 Sunbeam Consumer
12. er cord of an appliance hang over the edge of a table or bench or touch any hot surface For safety reasons and to avoid maintenance by unskilled persons some appliances are sealed using tamperproof screws Such appliances should always be returned to the nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre for adjustment or repair if required Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or after the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any manner If damage is suspected return the appliance to the nearest Sunbeam appointed Service Centre for examination repair or adjustment For additional protection Sunbeam recommend the use of a residual current device RCD with a tripping current not exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit supplying power to your appliances Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid unless recommended If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance please visit www sunbeam com au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line Ensure the above safety precautions are understood Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sunbeam Food Preserver Vacuum packing will revolutionise the way in which you buy and keep food By keeping food under vacuum i e without air the shelf life of fresh foods can be greatly extended if properly handled whether it is kept in the pantry refrigerator or freezer The three basic elements which may ca
13. he quality of the seal obtained It should appear as a regular wrinkle free horizontal strip with the internal ridges of the bag flattened 10 Using your Food Preserver continued How to use the Manual Seal button 5 Lift the lid and remove the bag The Manual Seal button prevents delicate NOTE Check the quality of the seal obtained fragile foods from being crushed by the It should appear as a regular wrinkle free vacuum process such as biscuits and horizontal strip with the internal ridges of the berries bag flattened 1 Place the food in the bag without creasing it excessively or stretching the surfaces NOTE Eliminate any liquids or food residues from the area inside the bag that will be sealed This will ensure a perfect seal every time 2 Place the bag and its contents in front of the appliance and place the open end of the bag over the vacuum chamber See Figure 1 3 Close the lid 4 Press and hold down firmly the ON button to commence the vacuum packing cycle By keeping watch of the bag whilst air is being extracted you will be able to decide when the vacuum cycle should be overridden so as to prevent delicate foods being crushed Continue pressing the ON button and now press the Manual Seal button at the same time See Figure 3 Figure 3 Pressing the Manual Seal button causes the sealing light to turn on and the sealing process starts immediately Wait until the seal light turns
14. ice 5 6 months 12 months Flour 4 5 months 12 months Dry fruit 3 4 months 12 months Freeze dried products 1 2 months 12 months Powder tea 5 6 months 12 months Ground coffee 2 3 months 12 months Storage times with Sunbeam Food Preserver are indicative values that depend on the integrity of the package and the original quality of the food IMPORTANT Keep perishable foods in the freezer or refrigerator Vacuum packing extends the life of food but does not turn it into a preserve i e a stable product at ambient temperature NOTE 1 These food preserving performance claims are the product of collaboration between the Flaem Nuova Research and Development Division and Prof Luciano Piergiovanni Chair of Agri food product conditioning and distribution technologies at Milan University Italy NOTE 2 The average temperature for household freezers is 18 C If the temperature of frozen foods is allowed to rise much above 18 C the shelf life of foods will be shortened In this instance frozen foods do not become unsafe to eat however changes will affect the sensory and nutritional properties of the food rather than its safety 16 Always turn the power off and remove the plug from the power outlet after use and before cleaning Both before and after use clean the exposed surfaces of the Food Preserver using a non abrasive sponge moistened with a gentle dishwashing detergent Any liquid which is accidentally vacuumed into the V
15. ked or heated immediately Do not re freeze Room temperature This method is only suitable for foods such as breads or nuts Cut Food Preserver Bag on one corner and leave at room temperature until thawed Note Thawed raw foods such as meats or chicken can only be vacuum sealed and re frozen once cooked and allowed to cool thoroughly first HEATING FOODS IN THE FOOD PRESERVER BAGS Liquid foods such as soups and sauces can be placed still frozen into a saucepan of boiling water until defrosted The Food Preserver Bag and its filling will be hot so take caution when opening the bag Precooked meals such as meat or rice dishes should be thawed as recommended above removed from the bag and transferred to a saucepan for reheating Alternatively one corner of the Food Preserver Bag should be cut if being placed in the microwave Ensure the bag is placed onto a microwave safe plate and heat on high until hot Repackaging pre packed food Many foods like cheese and meat are sold prepacked in factory prepared vacuum bags To retain the flavour and freshness of these foods repackage them in Food Preserver bags after the factory package has been opened Note Pre packed foods must always be consumed by the useby date shown on the original package 13 Handy Hints e The original quality of the food must be of the very highest quality in terms of freshness and environmental hygiene when you decide to vacuum pack it There
16. nce and place the open end of the bag over the vacuum chamber See Figure 1 o gt Figure 1 7 Close the lid 8 Press and hold down firmly the ON button to complete the vacuum packing cycle The vacuum indicator will turn from yellow to green when this is completed Wait until the seal light turns on and off The appliance will not only vacuum out all the air but automatically seal the bag as well NOTE Releasing the ON button during this vacuum packing cycle will turn the appliance off 9 Lift the lid and remove the bag NOTE Check the quality of the seal obtained It should appear as a regular wrinkle free horizontal strip with the internal ridges of the bag flattened Using your Food Preserver continued Vacuum packing by using the bag cut from the roll 1 Position the appliance in a dry place on a level surface making sure that the work area in front of the appliance itself is clear of obstacles and there is enough room to accommodate the bags with the food to be packed 2 Plug the power cord into a 230 240 volt power outlet 3 Unroll and cut a bag of suitable length for packaging the food to be preserved Check that the bag you are going to use is at least 8 cm longer than the food to be packaged taking into account an additional 2 cm for each time the bag will be subsequently resealed 4 Lift the lid open until it is standing upright 5 Position either of the two open
17. ng write the date with a permanent marker on bags and rolls to ensure that the bag contents are consumed within the correct time frames e Fragile and delicate foods like crackers or biscuits should be preserved using the Manual Seal function e There are many non food products which can be vacuum packed such as camping equipment including matches first aid kits and clean dry clothes Silverware and collections can also be vacuum packed to protect the items against oxidation etc e To ensure correct and safe vacuum packing use only original Food Preserver bags and rolls Guide to food preservation times with Sunbeam Food Preserver TRADITIONAL STORAGE TIMES WITH Refrigerated foods 5 2 C STORAGE TIMES FOOD PRESERVER Red meat 3 4 days 8 9 days White meat 2 3 days 6 9 days Whole fish 1 3 days 4 5 days Game 2 3 days 5 7 days Sliced cured meats 4 6 days 20 25 days Soft cheese 5 7 days 14 20 days Hard and semi hard cheese 15 20 days 25 60 days Vegetables 1 3 days 7 10 days Fruit 5 7 days 14 20 days Cooked and Refrigerated foods 5 2 C Purees and vegetable soups 2 3 days 8 10 days Pasta and risotto 2 3 days 6 8 days Boiled and roast meats 3 5 days 10 15 days Frozen foods 18 2 C Meat 4 6 months 15 20 months Fish 3 4 months 10 12 months Vegetables 8 10 months 18 24 months Food at ambient temperature 25 2 C Bread 1 2 days 6 8 days Packed biscuits 4 6 months 12 months Pasta 5 6 months 12 months R
18. r ON button Starts the vacuum packing cycle Hose port Accessory hose is connected here for use with containers and jars Contact the Sunbeam Consumer Line on 1800 025 059 to confirm availability Lid The vacuum pump is turned on by pressing the ON button located on the lid and holding it down firmly until a vacuum is achieved Accessory hose Connects to the hose port and is used in conjunction with containers and jars which are not sold with this appliance at this time Contact the Sunbeam Consumer Line on 1800 025 059 to confirm availability Manual Seal Vacuum indicator Turns from yellow to green when a vacuum has been achieved When the sealing process is in its final stages a light turns on then turns off when the bag is sealed Manual Seal button Seals the bag independently of the vacuum process It can be turned on at any time and is particularly useful when vacuuming delicate foods that are likely to break apart from the full force of the vacuuming process Non slip feet Keeps the vacuum bag sealer secure on the bench top during use Wu Features of your Food Preserver continued Sealing gasket Presses the bag onto the sealing bar Ces ease Vacuum chamber Va Open end of the bag is positioned over the Brech chamber and air is drawn from the bag Food Preserver Liquid that is accidentally vacuumed out during use is collected in this chamber Precut
19. ulinum are those with low acidity like red meat poultry fish seafood olives in brine eggs mushrooms and vegetables and medium acidity foods like virtually all vegetables and many fruits ripe tomatoes onions red pepper figs and cucumbers To prevent contamination by this bacteria it is essential to observe the basic rules of hygiene and to prevent its harmful proliferation in preserved foods they must be refrigerated for only short periods and or frozen for long life preservation However such foods must be cooked and eaten immediately after defrosting and heating Important You must consume immediately any food which has been heated while still sealed in Food Preserver bags Leaving the food to cool slowly at room temperature in the sealed vacuum bag may cause several harmful micro organisms to multiply in just a few hours to values that are health threatening Insect larvae are frequently found in many low water content or dried foods found in the pantry which have not been vacuum packed and they can develop during storage and thus contaminate the food Some products like flour and grain might contain larvae but using Food Preserver vacuum packing will stop them developing into insects 11 The Food Preserver System explained By placing a bag inside the vacuum chamber air is quickly drawn and expelled via the air release valve on the piston pump and bag sealed using a non stick coated heating plate
20. use food to spoil are oxygen air temperature and time Minimising any or all of these elements will extend the useful life of foods Vacuum packing can help keep your food fresher and more flavoursome for longer This process minimises the oxygen component which is a main contributor to foods that are stale have perished or show signs of freezer burns Now you can pack fresh food bought from the market or food picked from your vegetable garden in handy portions for future use even in large quantities Food bought already vacuum packed can be repackaged and vacuum sealed into more convenient portions retaining its flavour and freshness once opened without problems of moisture and mould Meat fish and vegetables can be frozen without the risk of frost burns and will keep their freshness and quality Foods like coffee rice flour and nuts will last much longer if they are vacuum packed Fresh or perishable foods must in any case be frozen or kept in the fridge Always keep your Food Preserver bags or rolls handy and you will quickly appreciate the many advantages and ease of use that Food Preserver offers when it comes to preserving the quality of food Consult the Guide to food preservation times with Sunbeam Food Preserver table to see how vacuum packing can extend the life of food without in any way altering or impairing its taste smell appearance hygiene and nutritional value Features of your Food Preserve
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