Weston Pro 2300 Vacuum Sealers - Manual (Page 5)

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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!
PROTECTIVE TAPE
There are two (2) factory installed
strips of Seal Bar Tape on the Vacuum Sealer.
DO NOT REMOVE THE TAPE!
SEAL BAR TAPE
DO NOT
REMOVE!
The Seal Bar Heating Element and Vacuum Lid Seal are each covered
with Seal Bar Tape to protect vacuum bags during sealing Figure 1 . DO NOT
remove the Seal Bar Tape. See the “Service Instructions” section of this
manual for information on replacing the Seal Bar Tape, if necessary.
*NOTE one extra piece of Seal Bar Tape is included with the original unit as a spare.
OVAL VACUUM CHAMBER SEALS
DO NOT REMOVE!
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
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NEVER IMMERSE the Vacuum Sealer in water or other liquid.
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Make sure the Vacuum Sealer has completely cooled before cleaning it.
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Wipe clean all outside surfaces including the Plastic Vacuum Chamber and
Vacuum Lid with a damp cloth or paper towel. Most household spray cleaners are
safe to use. Avoid spraying directly into the vent on the left side of the unit. DO NOT
use abrasive cleansers! Abrasive cleansers will spoil the clarity of the Vacuum Lid.
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Be careful while cleaning not to peel or damage the strips of Seal Bar Tape
covering the Seal Bar Heating Element and Vacuum Lid Seal.
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Dry all surfaces and close the Vacuum Lid before storing the Vacuum Sealer.
Figure 1
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for refrigeration.
Vacuum packed perishable foods still require refrigeration.
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NEVER thaw frozen foods at room temperature. Thaw frozen foods in a refrigerator
or microwave oven.
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In general, the colder the temperature at which foods are stored, the longer the
shelf life.
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Handle vacuum sealer bags with care. Avoid damaging them. A damaged bag
will not hold a seal.
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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.