T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L
Food Preparation and Storage Guide
B O T T L E D L I Q U I D S | Where to | Recommended | Vacuum | Normal Storage | |
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Oils (with no preservatives |
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such as safflower, canola, | Pantry | 1 to 11⁄2 years | 5 to 6 months | ||
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Wine | Refrigerator | FoodSaver | 2 to 4 months | 1 to 3 weeks | |
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P OW D E RY F O O D S | Where to | Recommended | Vacuum | Normal Storage | |
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Flour, Sugar, Dry milk, |
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Brown sugar, | Pantry | 1 to 2 years | 6 months | ||
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Preparation Guidelines for Powdery Foods:
Preparation Guidelines for Bottled Liquids:
For best results when vacuum pack- aging powdery foods in a FoodSaver
Keep powdery foods fresh and protect them from insect infesta-
Wine, oil and other
and the bottom of the Bottle Stopper before vacuum packaging bottled liquids.
Bag, leave the item in its original bag, then place that bag inside a FoodSaver Bag. This will prevent fine or powdery food from being drawn into the vacuum pump and help guarantee a good seal.
tion by repackaging them with the FoodSaver after each use. You can open the container and take what you need for baking or cooking.
D R Y F O O D S | Where to | Recommended | Vacuum | Normal Storage | |
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Rice/risotto, Pasta, | Pantry | FoodSaver Bag, | 1 to 2 years | 6 months | |
Beans, Grains | Canister | ||||
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Preparation Guidelines for Dry Foods: |
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Before vacuum packaging dry foods | material, like a paper towel. This | ||||
with sharp edges, such as rice and | will help protect the FoodSaver Bag | ||||
pasta, wrap the food in cushioning | from punctures. |
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NOTE: Placing a box inside a FoodSaver Bag may puncture the bag. Therefore, it is best to use the inner bag in which most powdery foods are generally packaged.
S N A C K F O O D S | Where to | Recommended | Vacuum |
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Crackers, Chips, Cookies | Pantry | FoodSaver | 3 to 6 weeks |
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Preparation Guidelines for Snack Foods: |
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Keep snack foods fresh even if you | take what you need, then repackage | ||||
use them every day by vacuum | it to maintain freshness. |
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packaging them. Open the canister, |
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