User manual BREVILLE BVP500

[. . . ] · Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or where it could touch a heated oven. · Do not reuse Vac2Pac bags after using with raw meat, fish or poultry or after Vac2Pac bag has been heated, ie. · Do not reuse bags after being used with raw meat, chicken or poultry. · Handle the Breville Vac2Pac with care ­ remember that the puncture mechanism is sharp. [. . . ] When the Vac2Pac is plugged in, a green light on the `RELEASE' button will illuminate. Press the `RELEASE' button if the Vac2Pac lid is locked into place. Note, however, that Vac2Pac should always be stored in the un-locked position. Then place food in the Vac2Pac bag and close the zipper top securely. Eithersideofthebagcanbeusedwhen sealing. Note Agoodheatsealisacompletecirclewith eventhickness. Iftheseallooksincomplete ordeformed, repeatthevacuumsealing processintheexactsamelocation. This willrestoretheincompletesealbutwillnot vacuumsealthebag. Tovacuumsealthebagagainafterrestoring theseal, useanewsealingcircle. Note Donotoverfillbagsasthevacuumsealing systemmaynotoperate. Note Ifthezippertopisnotcompletelysealed, the sealingprocesswillnotbesuccessful. Note 8 9 BVP500_VACPAC_SEALER_FA. indd 8-9 13/6/08 10:13:03 AM Operating your Breville vac2Pac continued Step 5 The vacuum sealing process is complete when the green light flashes. Press the `RELEASE' button to remove the bag. GOOD BAD BAD Operating your Breville vac2Pac continued Restoring an incomplete seal If the bag leaks or air remains in the bag after it has been sealed, the heat seal may be incomplete. To restore the seal, follow these simple instructions: AIRLEAK FIXED BAD BAD Whenyouarereusingabag, donotoverlap thesealingcirclesasillustratedabove. Sealingcirclesthatareoverlappingwillnot haveaneffectiveairtightseal. Youmayonly overlapsealingcirclesifyouareattempting tofixabrokenseal. Step 1 Check that the zipper top seal on the bag is fully sealed. Note Step 4 Close the lid over the Vac2Pac bag and firmly press down only until the cover `clicks' into place. A orange light will illuminate while the vacuum sealing is process is taking place. Quick tips for successful vacuum sealing with vac2Pac · Use the sealing circles and bag guides to ensure the bag is positioned correctly every time. · Position the bag so that it is flat and smooth over the sealing area. · Make sure that the bag is on the liquid catch tray but does not extend past it. · Make sure that the zipper is not positioned within the sealing area. · Food should not be in the sealing area or interfere with the lid. · If the bag leaks or appears to still have air inside after it has been sealed, the heat seal may be incomplete. If this happens, following the step-by-step instructions on `restoring an incomplete seal'. Step 2 Redo the vacuum sealing process on the incomplete seal. Thisstepwillrestoretheincompletesealbut itwillnotvacuumsealthebag. Note Step 3 Start a new seal ­ once you have restored the bad seal, find a new sealing circle and start a brand new seal on this location. DonotpressthelidwhiletheVac2Pacis operating. Note 10 11 BVP500_VACPAC_SEALER_FA. indd 10-11 13/6/08 10:13:04 AM vac2Pac vacuum Sealing Basics Vacuum sealing is an easy and convenient way to help preserve the freshness of your food. Foods that normally require refrigeration (below 4°C) or freezing (-17°C) even when vacuum sealed, should still be refrigerated or frozen. Vacuum sealing will help retain your food's flavour, colour and texture. It may not stop the growth of certain kinds of bacteria and yeast fermentation. Vacuum sealing is not a substitute for heat preserving or canning. Vacuumsealingcannotrestoreorrevivefood thatispastitsprime. vac2Pac vacuum Sealing Basics continued vegetables Frozen vegetables sometimes turn black if they are not blanched before freezing. To blanch vegetables, fill a 1 litre pot with water and bring to a boil. Also, fill a large bowl with ice water and have a colander or strainer on hand. Vegetables should retain a vibrant colour and remain crisp and `under cooked'. [. . . ] To fix an incomplete seal, redo the sealing process on the same location. This will restore the incomplete seal but will not vacuum seal the bag. The bag is leaking after it has been sealed or air remains in the bag To vacuum seal the bag again after restoring the seal, use a new sealing circle. NOTE:WhenreusingabagDONOToverlapthesealingcirclesunlessyou areattemptingtofixabrokenseal. [. . . ]