Sunbeam VAC780, VS7800 User Manual

Home Vacuum Packaging System

Instruction Booklet

VAC780 - VS7800

Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.

Contents

Important Safeguards 4

Important Tips 5

Features of your FoodSaver

Using your FoodSaver

How to Vacuum Package using FoodSaver Canisters and Bottle Stoppers 13

Storage and Cleaning Instructions 14

Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items 15

Food Preparation and Storage Guide 16

Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging 17

Preservation Guidelines 19

Troubleshooting 21

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Important instructions – retain for future use.

Sunbeam’s Safety PrecautionsImportant Safeguards

Read the Instructions Carefully. For your own safety, always follow these basic precautions when using the FoodSaver

Sunbeam is 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 on the cord.

• Turn the power off and remove the plug when the appliance is not in use and 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.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

• Never leave an appliance unattended while in use.

• Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its intended use.

• Do not place an 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 power cord of an appliance hang over the edge of a table or bench top or touch any hot surface.

• Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or after the appliance has been 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.

• Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments.

appliance:

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.

Important Tips

When Vacuum Packaging:

1. Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for refrigeration.

2. Use ONLY bags, rolls and canisters manufactured by Sunbeam Products Inc.

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. Do not attempt to create your own side seals for a FoodSaver are manufactured with special side seams which are sealed all the way to the outer edge. Creating your own side seams can actually leave air channels exposed which will cause leakage and prevent a vacuum from being formed.

6. Always make sure you leave at least

2.5cm of extra bag material for each time you plan to reuse the bag. To avoid possible illness, do not reuse bags after storing meats, fish or greasy foods.

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7. If you are not sure whether you have achieved a complete seal, simply seal the bag again about 1cm above the first seal.

8. Bulky items sometimes make it difficult to achieve a smooth sealing surface. Gently stretch the bag flat along the Sealing Strip before closing the lid.

9. When packaging products with sharp edges (dry spaghetti, silverware, etc.), protect the bag from punctures by wrapping the products in a cushioning material, such as paper towels, styrofoam, tissue, etc. Products can also be vacuum packaged in canisters to avoid any possibility of puncturing a bag.

10. Avoid drawing powdery or fine-grained products such as, flour, sugar and coffee grinds into the appliance. This will inhibit the vacuuming and sealing process and may clog the unit, preventing it from drawing a good vacuum. To prevent this from occurring, avoid overfilling the bags.

11. If using the FoodSaver re-seal packets, ensure that these have been previously commercially heat sealed. Do not use the sealing strip to re-seal conventional plastic wrap, sandwich bags and plastic bags as they may melt over the sealing strip.

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VAC780 28cm vacuum packaging

system with multi-function control panel and roll storage

Accessory Port

Attach accessory hose here and use to vacuum package with FoodSaver and bottle stoppers.

Speed Setting

Select speed to optimise the vacuum. 'Gentle' for delicate foods; 'Normal' for all average-sized bags, canisters and bottles; 'Fast' for larger-sized bags & canisters.

Adjustable Food Setting

Select food type to optimise the seal. 'Dry' (normal seal time) for food without liquid; 'Moist' (longer seal time) for juicy foods.

Canisters

Progress Indicator Lights

Signal progression of the vacuum and sealing process. All three lights shut off when the full process is complete.

Vacuum & Seal Button

This button has two uses:

1. Press to vacuum package and seal with

a single touch. Shuts off automatically.

2. Press to cancel process at any time.

Canister Vacuum Button

Press to achieve best vacuum results for canisters and bottle stoppers.

Seal Button

This button has four uses:

1. Press to immediately stop the vacuum

process and begin sealing the bag.

2. Press to create a seal when making bags

from a FoodSaver

Roll.

3.Press to create a seal on foil-based chip

and cereal packets.

4.Press during Pulse mode to seal bag.

Pulse Button

Press to remove air-as much or as little as required - then press seal to complete.

VAC780 28cm vacuum packaging

system with multi-function control panel and roll storage

Roll Storage Compartment

Foam Gasket

Easy Clean Drip Tray

Extra-wide Sealing Strip

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