Braun MR5500 manual What to do if vacuum cannot be generated, Benefits of the Braun fresh system

•Raw meat will become darker under vacuum conditions. After a few minutes in contact with air again, it will partly recover its natural colour. As this is a normal process, there will be no impact on the quality of the food.

•During storage, vacuum conditions are acceptable as long as the vacuum indicator stays in line with the valve lid surface.

What to do if vacuum cannot be generated

•Ensure all parts are clean. The sealing elements (valve and lid seal) and the lid especially have to be completely free from dust, fluff or food particles. Rinse them under water and let them air-dry.

•If all parts are clean and the vacuum still cannot be generated, press firmly on the lid (G) to make sure that it is completely closed.

•Thanks to a protection system in the pump cover, the vacuum pump will only work if it is inserted in the pump coupling.

Benefits of the Braun fresh system

(validated by Fraunhofer Institute, Germany) Refers to storage in a refrigerator: between -1 and +7 °C

I. Fresh food is kept fresh for longer.

Storage	Standard	Vacuum
	(days)	(days)
Fresh vegetables,	6	10-12
sliced
(e.g. peppers,
courgettes)
Fresh fruit	3	10
(e.g. fruit salad)
Dips	0	2
(e.g. guacamole)
Crisps	3	30
(e.g. tortilla/potato
chips)

II.A significant benefit of the fresh system is that the taste and freshness of food or prepared meals can be sealed inside the container, maintaining current texture and especially taste up to the storage times listed below.

Oven prepared meals	15 days*
(e.g. lasagne)
White/brown bread	5 days
Dark bread	7 days
Cheese	10-14 days
Cold cuts	7 days

III.After 6 days under vacuum conditions, vitamin C content is maintained 100%. Without vacuum storage, only up to 65% is maintained.

Vitamin C content

after 6 days

100%

65%

= vacuum storage

= standard storage

*To achieve this storage time, proceed as follows: Heat your meal well in the oven, let

it cool down below 40 °C and vacuumise it without adding or removing anything.

Cleaning

Before you use the Braun fresh system for the first time, rinse all parts thoroughly.

Clean the motor part (A) and the vacuum pump (D) with a damp cloth only. Do not hold the motor part nor the vacuum pump under running water, nor immerse them in water. All other parts can be cleaned in the dishwasher. Remove the valve lid (H), lid seal (M) and valve seal (L) to clean them separately in the dish- washer or rinse them under water and let them air-dry. To remove the valve lid (H) completely, lift and pull out.

Be careful not to use excessive detergent or descaler in your dishwasher.

About FreshWare

The stackable FreshWare containers are made from hardened borosilicate glass and are microwave, oven, freezer and dishwasher safe. Therefore, they can be used for food preservation as well as reheating and serving.

Your starter set includes two of the four FreshWare sizes available:

•3.1 l rectangular container: Ideal for the preparation of food for your family and friends. Can be used as a serving dish and to store larger quantities of food.

•0.9 l rectangular container: Ideal for food preparation in smaller quantities and for the preservation of leftovers as well as cold cuts and hard cheese.

We also offer the following round FreshWare containers:

•1.2 l: Ideal for the storage of dry food such as muesli, flour, cornflakes, biscuits, dried fruit etc.

•0.6 l: Ideal for the storage of food such as spices, sauces, dips, biscuits, dried fruit etc.

The entire FreshWare range is available from all good stockists of Braun appliances or from Braun Service Centres (not available in all countries).

Subject to change without notice.

For guarantee terms, please refer to the use instructions of the basic unit.

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