Sunbeam VS5200 manuale d’uso

Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference. V acuum Bag Sealer Instruction Booklet VS5200 Food Preserver[...]

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 2 Introduction 3 Features of your Food Preserver 4 Using your Food Preserver 8 V acuum Packing Explained 11 The Food Preserver System explained 12 Handy Hints 14 Guide to food preservation times with Sunbeam Food Preserver ™ 15 Care and Cleaning 16 T roubleshooting 17 I m p o r t a n t i n s t r u c t i o n s – r [...]

2 SA FET Y PR ECA UT ION S FOR YOU R SU NBE AM FOOD PRE SER VER, V AC UUM BAG SE ALE R. • Always operate on a flat surface. • Do not operate continuously for more than 2 minutes at a time. Sunbeam are very safety conscious when designing and manufacturing consumer products, but it is essential that the product user also exercise care when using[...]

3 Congratulations on your purchase of the Sunbeam Food Preserver™. V acuum 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 eleme[...]

4 F e a t u r e s o f y o u r F o o d P r e s e r v e 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[...]

5 V acuum indicator T urns 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[...]

6 F e a t u r e s o f y ou r F o o d Pr e s e r v e r c o n t i n u e d Sealing gasket Presses the bag onto the sealing bar . V acuum chamber Open end of the bag is positioned over the chamber and air is drawn from the bag. Liquid that is accidentally vacuumed out during use is collected in this chamber . Precut bags and continuous packaging roll T[...]

7 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 .[...]

8 U s i n g y o u r F o o d P r e s e r v e r V acuum 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 [...]

9 V acuum 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 cu[...]

10 How to use the Manual Seal button The Manual Seal button prevents delicate, fragile foods from being crushed by the vacuum process, such as biscuits and berries. 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. T[...]

11 H e a d i n g V a c u u m P a c k i n g E x p l a i n e d 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. V acuum packing reduces the absolute pressure of the air inside the bag by remov[...]

12 H e a d i n g 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. HOW TO PRESERVE FOOD IN FOOD PRESERVER BAGS V acuum packing for the freezer First of all, use the freshest possible food. The Food Preserver system will a[...]

13 H e a d i n g T h e F o o d P r e s e r v e r S y s t e m e x p l a i n ed co nt in u e d 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[...]

14 H a n d y H i n t s • 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 are in fact no preservation methods which will transform a poor product into a good one. • Do not vacuum seal hot food. Allow to cool sufficiently , then vacuum[...]

15 G u i d e t o f o o d p r e s e r v a t i o n t i m e s w i t h S u n b e a m F o o d P r e s e r v e r ™ TRADITIONAL STORAGE TIMES WITH Refrigerated foods ( 5± 2ºC) 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 S[...]

16 C a r e a n d C l e a n i n g • 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 Vacu[...]

17 H e a d i n g PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHA T TO DO The vacuum cycle will There is a lack of pressure In case the unit does not not start. being applied to the lid in start when pressing the 'ON' the closed position. button, press simultaneously the right hand corner of the lid marked with the word 'PUSH', until the unit starts [...]

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