Gastroback 46011 Design Pro Vacuum Sealer - Manual (Page 12)

Thoroughly dry the vacuum sealer and all parts of the appliance after each cleaning. Polish
the surface with a dry towel.
Advantages of vacuum-packing
The process of vacuum-packing removes up to 90% of air inside the bag or container and
seals it air-tight. Air, light and temperature above 0 degree makes the food easily perishable.
• the vacuum prevents oxidation of food and blocks micro-organisms and bacteria
• it blocks scent and preserves food´s distinct taste, colour, nutrient and freshness
• it reduces bad odours in the refrigerator
• it lengthens food´s freshness up to 5 times
• it preserves the natural colour of frozen food and protects frozen food from freezer-burn
Tips
For effective results, please refrigerate or freeze food before and after vacuum packing.
For moist food items, please pre-freeze before vacuum-packing. This way no liquids can
get sucked into the appliance and the food will not get pressed.
IMPORTANT: When reheating food in a vacuum bag using a microwave oven, make
a hole or cut off one end of the bag to release any build up pressure.
NOTE: Before vacuum-packing fish remove its innards.
Storage
Always clean the appliance before storing. Operate according to the instructions
´Care and cleaning`. Make sure that there are no foreign substances on the heating
surface of the sealing band and close the lid for storing. Please store the appliance
in a frost-free, clean and dry location where it is out of reach of children and is
protected against excessive loads (such as voltage, heat, humidity). Never lay
heavy or hard objects on top of the appliance. Keep the lid closed. This way the
gaskets and the grommet are protected.
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food storage standart storing vacuum-packed
fresh berries refrigerator 1-2 days 10 days
cheese, hard (opened) refrigerator 3-4 months 6-8 months
coffee beans refrigerator 2 weeks 2 years
ground coffee pantry 2 years 3 years
cookies (packaged) pantry 2 months 6 months
fish (meat) freezer 6-8 months 2 years
meet (beef stew type) freezer 6-9 months 3 years
poultry (whole chicken) freezer 12 months 3 years
ground beef freezer 2-3 months 1 year
nuts freezer 6-12 months 2 years
pasta (uncooked) pantry 2 years 3 years
rice (uncooked) pantry 6 months 2 years
sugar pantry 2 years 3 years
fresh vegetables freezer 10 months 3 years
Storage life timetable
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