Sunbeam Food Saver VS5200 User Manual

Food Preserver  
Vacuum Bag Sealer  
Instruction Booklet  
VS5200  
Please read these instructions carefully  
and retain for future reference.  
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Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR  
SUNBEAM FOOD PRESERVER, VACUUM BAG  
SEALER.  
• 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 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.  
• 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 power 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.  
• Never leave an appliance unattended while  
in use.  
• Young children should be supervised to  
ensure that they do not play with the  
appliance.  
If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,  
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.  
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Introduction  
Congratulations on your purchase of the  
Sunbeam Food Preserver™.  
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.  
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 cause  
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.  
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.  
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  
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Features of your Food Preserver  
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.  
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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.  
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Features of your Food Preserver continued  
Sealing gasket  
Presses the bag onto the sealing bar.  
Vacuum 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  
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.  
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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.  
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Using your Food Preserver  
Vacuum packing using Food Preserver  
pre-cut bags  
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.  
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.  
NOTE: Releasing the ‘ON’ button during this  
vacuum packing cycle will turn the appliance  
off.  
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.  
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.  
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 appliance and place the open end of the  
bag over the vacuum chamber. See Figure 1.  
Figure 1  
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Using your Food Preserver continued  
Vacuum packing by using the bag cut  
from the roll  
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.  
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.  
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.  
2. Plug the power cord into a 230-240 volt  
power outlet.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
4. Lift the lid open until it is standing  
upright.  
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.  
5. Position either of the two open 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.  
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 the quality of the seal obtained.  
It should appear as a regular, wrinkle-free,  
horizontal strip with the internal ridges of the  
bag flattened.  
Figure 2  
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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,  
fragile foods from being crushed by the  
vacuum process, such as biscuits and  
berries.  
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.  
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 off.  
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VacuumPacking 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.  
Foods vulnerable to attack by Clostridium  
Botulinum 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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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TheFood Preserver System  
explained  
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 food.  
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.  
To preserve food like focaccia, crêpes 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.  
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.  
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.  
When vacuum packing soups, stews or  
other liquid food, pre-freeze it in a pan or  
temperature resistant dish. When the food  
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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.  
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.  
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 cooked or  
heated immediately. Do not re-freeze.  
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.  
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: Pre-packed foods must always be  
consumed by the useby date shown on the  
original package.  
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.  
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Handy Hints  
• 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.  
• 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.  
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 seal.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• 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 sealing, write the date with  
a permanent marker on bags and rolls, to  
ensure that the bag contents are consumed  
within the correct time frames.  
• Fragile and delicate foods like crackers  
or biscuits should be preserved using the  
“Manual Seal’ function.  
• 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.  
• After opening tinned food or food that has  
been factory vacuum packed, it can be  
vacuum packed again.  
• 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.  
• To ensure correct and safe vacuum packing,  
use only original Food Preserver bags and  
rolls.  
• Do not defrost food in boiling water or using  
other heat sources, unless the food in  
question is liquid (soups, sauces etc.).  
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Guide to food preservation times  
with Sunbeam Food Preserver  
TRADITIONAL  
STORAGE TIMES  
STORAGE TIMES WITH  
FOOD PRESERVER  
Refrigerated foods ( 5± 2ºC)  
Red meat  
White meat  
Whole fish  
3-4 days  
2-3 days  
1-3 days  
2-3 days  
4-6 days  
5-7 days  
15-20 days  
1-3 days  
5-7 days  
8-9 days  
6-9 days  
4-5 days  
Game  
5-7 days  
Sliced cured meats  
Soft cheese  
Hard and semi-hard cheese  
Vegetables  
20-25 days  
14-20 days  
25-60 days  
7-10 days  
14-20 days  
Fruit  
Cooked and Refrigerated foods (5 ± 2ºC)  
Purees and vegetable soups  
Pasta and risotto  
Boiled and roast meats  
2-3 days  
2-3 days  
3-5 days  
8-10 days  
6-8 days  
10-15 days  
Frozen foods (-18 ± 2ºC)  
Meat  
Fish  
Vegetables  
4-6 months  
3-4 months  
8-10 months  
15-20 months  
10-12 months  
18-24 months  
Food at ambient temperature (25 ± 2ºC)  
Bread  
Packed biscuits  
Pasta  
Rice  
Flour  
1-2 days  
6-8 days  
12 months  
12 months  
12 months  
12 months  
12 months  
12 months  
12 months  
12 months  
4-6 months  
5-6 months  
5-6 months  
4-5 months  
3-4 months  
1-2 months  
5-6 months  
2-3 months  
Dry fruit  
Freeze-dried products  
Powder tea  
Ground coffee  
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 -18ºC. If the temperature of frozen foods is allowed to  
rise much above -18ºC, 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.  
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Care and Cleaning  
• 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 Vacuum Chamber during use  
should be soaked up and removed using a  
non-abrasive sponge.  
• 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.  
• Never immerse unit in water.  
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Troubleshooting  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
WHAT TO DO  
The vacuum cycle will  
not start.  
There is a lack of pressure  
being applied to the lid in  
the closed position.  
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 the unit starts  
functioning.  
The Food Preserver does not  
perform the first seal on the  
bag cut from the roll.  
Bag has been incorrectly  
positioned.  
Make sure the bag cut from  
the roll is properly  
positioned. See "Using your  
Food Preserver" page 8.  
Food Preserver does not  
create a complete vacuum  
in the bags.  
Open end of bag is not fully  
over the vacuum chamber.  
To seal the bag properly, you  
must make sure that the  
open end remains completely  
over the Vacuum Chamber.  
Gaskets are dirty.  
Make sure that the Sealing  
Bar, the Sealing Gaskets  
and Airtight Gaskets are free  
of impurities, following  
cleaning instructions on  
page 16.  
The Food Preserver bag might Check bag.  
have a hole in it.  
Sealed portion of Food  
Preserver bag has melted.  
The Sealing Bar has  
overheated.  
Raise the Lid and allow the  
Sealing Bar to cool down for  
15 minutes and try again.  
The Food Preserver bag does  
not maintain a vacuum after  
being sealed.  
Leaks along the seam may be Reopen the bag, clean the  
caused by creases, crumbs,  
grease or liquids.  
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.  
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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.  
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Consumer Hotline  
Australia  
1800 025 059  
New Zealand  
0800 786 232  
is a registered Trademark of Sunbeam  
Corporation Limited. ACN 000 006 771.  
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