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packaging, they must be stored
in the freezer only.
6. Package only fresh foods.
Do not package old or rancid
foods. An already bad product
does not improve with vacuum
packaging. It can only slow
down changes in quality.
7. Vacuum packaging is not a
substitute for refrigeration or
freezing. Any perishable foods
that require refrigeration must
still be refrigerated or frozen
after vacuum packaging.
8. Vacuum packaging removes
a high percentage of air. This
slows the growth of most
aerobic microorganisms
which degrade food. However,
some forms of bacteria such
as clostridium botulinum
(responsible for botulism) are
anaerobic and grow in the
absence of oxygen.
9. Foods susceptible to botulinum
(such as pork and beef) should
be refrigerated for a short
term and frozen for long-term
storage. Consume immediately
after heating.
10. Vacuum packaging is not a
substitute for canning.
11. As with any other storage
container, it is important to
inspect food for spoilage prior
to consuming.
GB
MAXIMUM STORAGE
Foods Fridge storage after
vacuum sealing
Freezer storage after
vacuum sealing
Regular
storage
Fresh Beef
and Veal
1-3 years 1 month 1-2 weeks
Ground meat 1 year 1 month 1-2 weeks
Fresh pork 2-3 years 2-4 weeks 1 week
Fresh fish 2 years 2 weeks 3-4 days
Fresh poultry 2-3 years 2-4 weeks 1 week
Smoked meats 3 years 6-12 weeks 2-4 weeks
Vegetables,
blanched
2-3 years 2-4 weeks 1-2 weeks
Fresh fruits 2-3 years 2 weeks 3-4 days
Hard cheeses 6 months 6-12 weeks 2-4 days
Sliced deli
meats
not
recommended
6-12 weeks 1-2 weeks
Fresh pasta 6 months 2-3 weeks 1 week
The above data are for reference only.
3. Before use
• Make sure the scope of delivery is complete and
free of any damage.
• Clean the appliance and its accessories before
first use as described within this instruction
manual.
4. Operation
Functions
Button/indicator Function
ON/OFF
ON/OFF button (7)
Press to turn appliance on and
off or stop vacuum process
ahead of time.
SEAL
Seal button (8)
Press to stop vacuum process
and instantly seal pouch.
START
Auto-vacuum button (9)
The appliance will vacuum and
seal automatically when closing
the vacuum lid (1), so this button
does not have to be used in this
particular model.