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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
	Store	FoodSaver	Packaged	Life (without
		Container	Storage Life	vacuum packaging)
Oils (with no preservatives		FoodSaver
such as safflower, canola,	Pantry		1 to 11⁄2 years	5 to 6 months
		Bottle Stopper
corn oil)
Wine	Refrigerator	FoodSaver	2 to 4 months	1 to 3 weeks
		Bottle Stopper

T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L

P OW D E RY F O O D S	Where to	Recommended	Vacuum	Normal Storage
	Store	FoodSaver	Packaged	Life (without
		Container	Storage Life	vacuum packaging)
Flour, Sugar, Dry milk,		FoodSaver Bag,
Brown sugar,	Pantry		1 to 2 years	6 months
		Canister
Dried coconut

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 non-carbon- ated bottled liquids can be kept fresh longer with the FoodSaver Bottle Stopper. Leave at least one inch of room between the contents

and the bottom of the Bottle Stopper before vacuum packaging bottled liquids. Re-seal bottles after each use.

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
	Store	FoodSaver	Packaged	Life (without
		Container	Storage Life	vacuum packaging)
Rice/risotto, Pasta,	Pantry	FoodSaver Bag,	1 to 2 years	6 months
Beans, Grains		Canister
Preparation Guidelines for Dry Foods:
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.

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	Normal Storage
	Store	FoodSaver	Packaged	Life (without
		Container	Storage Life	vacuum packaging)
Crackers, Chips, Cookies	Pantry	FoodSaver	3 to 6 weeks	1 to 2 weeks
		Canister
Preparation Guidelines for Snack Foods:
Keep snack foods fresh even if you		take what you need, then repackage
use them every day by vacuum		it to maintain freshness.
packaging them. Open the canister,

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