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Before you start bag sealing, Vacuum sealer canisters, Storage lifespan guidelines – Weston Realtre Harvest Guar Sport Sealer User Manual

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BEFORE YOU START BAG SEALING

Before using the Vacuum Sealer, familiarize yourself with the bag sealing functions.

A vacuum bag is sealed when the Seal Bar Heating Element is activated and heats

the bag to its melting point, which then permanently welds the bag layers together,

sealing the bag shut. NOTE:

THIS BAG SEALER IS INTENDED TO BE USED

ONLY WITH VACUUM BAGS. FOR BEST RESULTS USE ONLY VACUUM

BAGS. DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD BAGS!
The Seal Bar Heating Element of the Vacuum Sealer is covered with a high

temperature resistant Seal Bar Tape. DO NOT TOUCH the Seal Bar Tape or the

Seal Bar Heating Element after a bag has been sealed.

WARNING!

Before cleaning, assembling or disassembling the

Vacuum Sealer, make sure the Vacuum Sealer is OFF and the PLUG IS

REMOVED FROM THE OUTLET/POWER SOURCE!

NOTE: The Vacuum Sealer is ONLY intended to be used with VACUUM BAGS. For

best results, only use the recommended vacuum bags with an embossed or mesh lining.

DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD BAGS! Any other uses of the Vacuum Sealer, other

than the uses described in this booklet, could potentially damage the appliance and void

the warranty!

VACUUM SEALER CANISTERS

(Sold Separately)

Vacuum canisters may be used

with the Vacuum Sealer (Sold

Separately). Vacuum canisters

come with their own hose.

1. Attach the Vacuum Sealer to

the power supply.

2. Insert one end of the accessory

hose into the Accessory Port

(Figure 4) on the Vacuum Sealer.

3. Insert the other end of the

accessory hose into the port on

the lid of the canister (Figure 4).

4. Fill the canister with the product to be vacuum sealed.

5. Turn the knob/dial on the canister to the seal position.

6. Press the VACUUM ONLY Button on the Vacuum Sealer, this will engage the

Vacuum Pump. The light on the Vacuum Sealer will change to green when the process is

complete.

7. Gently remove the accessory hose from both the canister and the Vacuum Sealer.

Wait at least 20 seconds before vacuuming another canister to avoid overheating the unit.

Be careful not to turn the knob/dial of the canister to the open position.

8. To test vacuum, gently tug on the canister lid. The lid should not move.

9. To release the vacuum and open the canister, turn the knob/dial on the canister to

the open position.

Accessory Port

Accessory Hose

Sold Separately

Accessory Canister

Sold Separately

Figure 4

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for refrigeration.

Vacuum packed perishable foods still require refrigeration.

.

NEVER thaw frozen foods at room temperature. Thaw frozen foods in a refrigerator

or microwave oven.

.

In general, the colder the temperature at which foods are stored, the longer the

shelf life.

.

Handle vacuum sealer bags with care. Avoid damaging them. A damaged bag

will not hold a seal.

.

Only use information in the following chart as a guideline! Refer to the “Vacuum

Packaging Guidelines” and “Food Safety” sections of this manual. Actual storage life

spans may vary. Check all food for spoilage before use.

STORAGE LIFESPAN GUIDELINES

FOOD STORAGE NORMAL VACUUM

TYPE LOCATION LIFE PACKED

LIFE

LARGE CUTS OF MEAT

Freezer

6 months

2-3 years

GROUND MEAT

Freezer

4 months

1 year

FISH

Freezer

6 months

2 years

For best results, freeze meats & fish for 1-2 hours before vacuum packing to help prevent moisture

and juices from interfering with the seal of the vacuum bag.

COFFEE BEANS

Room temperature 4 weeks

16 months

COFFEE BEANS

Freezer

6-9 months

2-3 years

FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR

Room Temperature 6 months

1-2 years

For best results, powder or grainy substances should be kept in their original container or bag, then placed in a

vacuum bag for sealing to prevent interfering with the seal of the vacuum bag.

BERRIES strawberries, raspberries, blackberries

Refrigerator

1-3 days

1 week

BERRIES cranberries, huckleberries, blueberries

Refrigerator

3-6 days

2 weeks

To prevent berries from being crushed by the vacuum sealer, it is best to freeze item before packing. Spread the berries out on a

cookie sheet to allow them to freeze individually. Berries frozen in a large block will be difficult to vacuum seal due to the

many small air pockets that would form between the berries.

CHEESE

Refrigerator

1-2 weeks

4-8 months

If vacuum packed cheese is used often, make sure the vacuum bag is long enough to allow for repeated sealing. For shredded

cheese, place a paper towel inside the vacuum bag, on top of the cheese to prevent the cheese from being

sucked into the Vacuum Sealer or interfering with the sealing of the bag.

COOKIES, CRACKERS, BREADS with periodical opening Room Temperature 1-2 weeks

3-6 weeks

Freeze soft airy foods for 1-2 hours prior vacuum packing, to retain shape & texture.

PASTA, GRAINS, DRIED BEANS

Room Temperature 6 months

1-1/2 years

NUTS

Room Temperature 6 months

2 years

Dried foods with sharp edges should be wrapped in a paper towel or other matter to prevent the sharp edges from puncturing the vacuum bag.

LETTUCE

Refrigerator

3-6 days

2 weeks

Wash & thoroughly dry leafy vegetables before vacuum packaging.

VEGETABLES

Freezer

8 months

2 1/2 years

To maximize the taste of vegetables, blanch them before vacuum packaging. Blanching cooks the vegetables very briefly, sealing

in the flavor, color and texture, leaving the vegetables cooked but still crisp. Vegetables can be blanched in boiling water in the microwave,

most vegetables only require 2-3 minutes (corn on the cob requires 6-11 minutes). Then immerse the vegetables in cold water to

stop the cooking process. Dry the vegetables, then vacuum pack.

Table adapted from Dr. G.K.York, Dept. of Food Science & Tech, U of California, Davis.