CASO Germany VC 100 Vacuum System - Manual (Page 32)

caso Vakuumierer VC100 32
11.4 Food storage safety information
This vacuum preservation system will change the way you purchase and store foods.
Once you are accustomed to vacuum packing, it will become an indispensable part of your
food preparation. Please follow certain procedures when using this appliance to ensure
food quality and safety:
Please note
► If perishable foods have been heated, defrosted or un-refrigerated, consume them
immediately.
► Before vacuum sealing, it’s necessary to clean your hands, and all utensils and
surfaces to be used for cutting and vacuum sealing foods.
► Refrigerate or freeze the perishable foods immediately, if you have vacuum-sealed
them, and do not leave them sitting at room temperature.
► The shelf life of dry foods such as nuts, coconut or cereals will be extended in
vacuum-sealed package, while storing them in dark place. Oxygen and warm
temperature will cause high-fat content foods fat to rancidity.
► Before vacuum sealing some fruit and vegetables, such as apples, bananas, potatoes
and root vegetables, peel them, this will extend their shelf lives.
► When vacuum seal some vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage fresh
for refrigeration, they will emit gases, so it’s need to blanch and freeze these foods
before vacuum sealing.
12 Commissioning
This chapter provides you with important safety notices during the initial commissioning of
the device. Observe the following notices to avoid dangers and damages:
12.1 Safety information
Warning
Personal and property damages can occur during commissioning of the device!
Observe the following safety notices to avoid such dangers:
► Packaging materials may not be used for playing. There is a danger of suffocation.