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Preparation Guidelines for Hard Cheeses:

To keep cheese fresh, vacuum seal it after each 
use. When you’re ready to reseal the cheese, just 
place it back on the FoodSaver

®

 Fresh Container or 

zipper bags and vacuum again.

IMPORTANT: Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria, 
Soft cheeses should never be vacuum sealed.

Preparation Guidelines for Vegetables:

Vegetables need to be blanched before vacuum 
sealing. This process stops the enzyme action that 
could lead to loss of flavor, color 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 zucchini 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:

 Some foods (including broccoli, Brussels 

sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, turnips, onion, 
mushrooms, garlic and bananas) naturally emit 
gases during storage. Therefore, after blanching, 
they must be stored in freezer only.

IMPORTANT: Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria, 
Fresh mushrooms, onions and garlic should never 
be vacuum sealed.

Thawing and Reheating
Vacuum-Sealed Foods

Always thaw foods in either refrigerator or 
microwave — do not thaw perishable foods at room 
temperature.

To reheat foods in a microwave in a FoodSaver

® 

Fresh Container, release vacuum and you can keep 
the lid on. Zipper bags must be partially open/
unzipped on microwave.

Guidelines for Meat:

Note:

 Beef may appear darker after vacuum sealing 

due to the removal of oxygen. This is not an 
indication of spoilage.

Guidelines

Food Preparation and Reheating Tips

GUIDELINES

Summary of Contents for Fresh VS1300

Page 1: ...VS1300 User Guide...

Page 2: ...um Seal with FoodSaver Zipper Bags How To Marinate with your FoodSaver Fresh Appliance Care and Cleaning of your Fresh Appliance FoodSaver Fresh Containers Zipper Bags Guidelines Food Preparation and...

Page 3: ...ch 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...

Page 4: ...2 A Vacuum Head FoodSaver Fresh VS1300 FEATURES E Reservoir F Vacuum Port B Start Button H Base C Ready Green Indicator Light D 2 Release Buttons G Platform Product Features...

Page 5: ...g the vacuum sealing process Do not stop the process Allow the vacuum to complete the cycle before removing the container from the machine The unit will stop automatically once the container is vacuum...

Page 6: ...FoodSaver Zipper Bag NOTE You may need to cancel the vacuum sealing process when dealing with delicate foods In order to do that just push the Start Button and the unit will stop vacuum sealing STEP...

Page 7: ...e vacuum head to adjust its height Fig 3 Guide the vacuum port until it clicks onto the container the green ready indicator will turn on STEP 4 Push start button to initiate quick marinate process Fig...

Page 8: ...removed for cleaning Check gasket to ensure it is free from food residues Clean it with warm soapy water and let dry STEP 3 Wash in warm soapy water STEP 4 Air dry before replacing STEP 5 Check Vacuum...

Page 9: ...lable for sale at electrical retailers or online 3 CUP VS0640 950ml VS0500 5 CUP VS0640 10 CUP VS0645 The following FoodSaver Fresh zipper bags are available for sale at electrical retailers or online...

Page 10: ...the cob After blanching immerse vegetables in cold water to stop the cooking process Finally dry vegetables on a towel before vacuum sealing Note Some foods including broccoli Brussels sprouts cabbag...

Page 11: ...FoodSaver Fresh Container so they will hold their shape To save time make cookie dough pie shells whole pies or mix dry ingredients in advance and vacuum seal for later use Preparation Guidelines for...

Page 12: ...ism that causes Botulism can grow without air and sometimes cannot be detected by smell or taste Although it is extremely rare it can be very dangerous To preserve foods safely it is critical that you...

Page 13: ...ppliance cool down for 20 seconds after each use allow air to enter Sometimes moisture or food material along seal edges of the zipper or beneath the valve prevents bag from sealing properly Wipe the...

Page 14: ...12 NOTES Notes...

Page 15: ...13 WARRANTY...

Page 16: ...e copywrited 07 17 CSH SL0617 FSV52131 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 Australia v...

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