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Sunbeam FoodSaver VAC660 - User Manual

Sunbeam FoodSaver VAC660
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VAC660 - VS6600
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Summary

Important Safeguards

Important Tips

VAC660 Features Overview

Accessory Port

Port to attach accessory hose for canisters and bottle stoppers.

Speed Setting

Select vacuum speed for bags, canisters, and bottles ('Normal' or 'Fast').

Adjustable Food Setting

Optimize seal for dry or moist foods.

Sealing Components

Foam gasket and extra-wide sealing strip for creating seals.

Control Panel and Components

Vacuum & Seal and Canister Buttons

Buttons for main operations and canister use.

Seal and Pulse Buttons

Buttons for sealing control and manual air removal.

Key Components

Vacuum channel, drip tray, and easy-lock latch.

Using your FoodSaver VAC660

How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll

Step-by-step guide to creating bags from a roll.

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver Bags

Instructions for vacuum packaging items using bags.

Operation Tips

Tips on Sealing a Bag

Advice for achieving proper seals and avoiding issues.

Tips on Removing Air from a Bag

Guidance on ensuring air is removed effectively.

Vacuum Packaging Accessories

Canisters and Bottle Stoppers

Instructions for vacuum packaging with canisters and bottle stoppers.

Deli Containers

Steps to vacuum package using deli containers.

Accessory Usage and Opening

How to Open FoodSaver Canister

Procedure to open a FoodSaver canister and release vacuum.

How to Remove FoodSaver Bottle Stopper

Method for removing bottle stoppers.

How to Open FoodSaver Deli Containers

Steps to open deli containers after vacuum packaging.

Care and Cleaning Instructions

The FoodSaver Appliance

Cleaning instructions for the main appliance unit.

Drip Tray

How to remove and clean the drip tray.

Bags and Accessories

Cleaning guidelines for bags and accessories.

Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items

Outdoor Activities

Gear protection for camping, hiking, boating.

Food & Picnics

Keeping food dry for picnics, creating ice packs.

Practical Uses

Painting, emergency kits, silverware.

Food Preparation and Storage Guide

Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging Food

General advice on vacuum packaging food, including micro-organisms.

Thawing and Heating Vacuum Packaged Foods

Instructions for thawing and reheating vacuum-sealed foods.

Preparation Guidelines

Meat and Fish

Pre-freezing and packaging advice for meat and fish.

Hard Cheeses

Tips for vacuum packaging and storing hard cheeses.

Vegetables

Blanching, packaging, and storage advice for vegetables.

Fruits

Pre-freezing and packaging advice for fruits.

Advanced Preparation Guidelines

Baked Goods & Snacks

Packaging advice for baked goods and crushable snacks.

Coffee & Powdery Foods

Preventing particle intake for coffee and powdery items.

Liquids & Bottled Items

Techniques for vacuum packaging liquids and bottles.

Marinating & Re-sealing

Enhancing marination and resealing opened packets.

Preservation Guidelines

Meats & Cheeses

Storage life for meats and hard cheeses.

Vegetables & Fruits

Storage life for vegetables and fruits.

Berries

Storage life for softer and harder berries.

Preservation Guidelines Continued

Baked Goods, Nuts & Coffee

Storage life for baked goods, nuts, and coffee.

Liquids & Dry Foods

Storage life for prepared/bottled liquids and dry foods.

Powdery & Snack Foods

Storage life for powdery and snack foods.

Troubleshooting

Power & Air Removal Issues

Problems with appliance not starting or air not being removed.

Seal & Air Leak Issues

Solutions for bag melting or air returning to the bag.

Accessory Vacuum Issues

Troubleshooting canisters and bottle stoppers not vacuuming.

12 Month Replacement Guarantee

Summary

Important Safeguards

Important Tips

VAC660 Features Overview

Accessory Port

Port to attach accessory hose for canisters and bottle stoppers.

Speed Setting

Select vacuum speed for bags, canisters, and bottles ('Normal' or 'Fast').

Adjustable Food Setting

Optimize seal for dry or moist foods.

Sealing Components

Foam gasket and extra-wide sealing strip for creating seals.

Control Panel and Components

Vacuum & Seal and Canister Buttons

Buttons for main operations and canister use.

Seal and Pulse Buttons

Buttons for sealing control and manual air removal.

Key Components

Vacuum channel, drip tray, and easy-lock latch.

Using your FoodSaver VAC660

How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll

Step-by-step guide to creating bags from a roll.

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver Bags

Instructions for vacuum packaging items using bags.

Operation Tips

Tips on Sealing a Bag

Advice for achieving proper seals and avoiding issues.

Tips on Removing Air from a Bag

Guidance on ensuring air is removed effectively.

Vacuum Packaging Accessories

Canisters and Bottle Stoppers

Instructions for vacuum packaging with canisters and bottle stoppers.

Deli Containers

Steps to vacuum package using deli containers.

Accessory Usage and Opening

How to Open FoodSaver Canister

Procedure to open a FoodSaver canister and release vacuum.

How to Remove FoodSaver Bottle Stopper

Method for removing bottle stoppers.

How to Open FoodSaver Deli Containers

Steps to open deli containers after vacuum packaging.

Care and Cleaning Instructions

The FoodSaver Appliance

Cleaning instructions for the main appliance unit.

Drip Tray

How to remove and clean the drip tray.

Bags and Accessories

Cleaning guidelines for bags and accessories.

Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items

Outdoor Activities

Gear protection for camping, hiking, boating.

Food & Picnics

Keeping food dry for picnics, creating ice packs.

Practical Uses

Painting, emergency kits, silverware.

Food Preparation and Storage Guide

Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging Food

General advice on vacuum packaging food, including micro-organisms.

Thawing and Heating Vacuum Packaged Foods

Instructions for thawing and reheating vacuum-sealed foods.

Preparation Guidelines

Meat and Fish

Pre-freezing and packaging advice for meat and fish.

Hard Cheeses

Tips for vacuum packaging and storing hard cheeses.

Vegetables

Blanching, packaging, and storage advice for vegetables.

Fruits

Pre-freezing and packaging advice for fruits.

Advanced Preparation Guidelines

Baked Goods & Snacks

Packaging advice for baked goods and crushable snacks.

Coffee & Powdery Foods

Preventing particle intake for coffee and powdery items.

Liquids & Bottled Items

Techniques for vacuum packaging liquids and bottles.

Marinating & Re-sealing

Enhancing marination and resealing opened packets.

Preservation Guidelines

Meats & Cheeses

Storage life for meats and hard cheeses.

Vegetables & Fruits

Storage life for vegetables and fruits.

Berries

Storage life for softer and harder berries.

Preservation Guidelines Continued

Baked Goods, Nuts & Coffee

Storage life for baked goods, nuts, and coffee.

Liquids & Dry Foods

Storage life for prepared/bottled liquids and dry foods.

Powdery & Snack Foods

Storage life for powdery and snack foods.

Troubleshooting

Power & Air Removal Issues

Problems with appliance not starting or air not being removed.

Seal & Air Leak Issues

Solutions for bag melting or air returning to the bag.

Accessory Vacuum Issues

Troubleshooting canisters and bottle stoppers not vacuuming.

12 Month Replacement Guarantee

Sunbeam FoodSaver VAC660 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSunbeam
ModelFoodSaver VAC660
CategoryPackaging equipment
LanguageEnglish