Cabela's 08-0601-C manual Storage Lifespan Guidelines, Assembly

STORAGE LIFESPAN GUIDELINES

.IMPORTANT NOTE: Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for refrigeration. Vacuum packed perishable foods still require refrigeration.

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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!

ASSEMBLY

NEVER thaw frozen foods at room temperature. Thaw frozen foods in a refrigerator

or microwave oven.

.In general, the colder the temperature at which foods are stored, the longer the shelf life.

.Handle vacuum sealer bags with care. Avoid damaging them. A damaged bag will not hold a seal.

.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.

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.

•Place the Vacuum Sealer on a flat, dry surface.

•Plug the female end of the Power Cord into the Power Supply Port on the right side of the appliance (Figure B).

•Plug the male end of the Power Cord into a standard, grounded 120-volt household electrical outlet. DO NOT attempt to modify the plug to fit into an unsuitable outlet.

Figure B

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