Mueller FOODFRESH User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
VACUUM SEALER
FOODFRESH

Thank you for buying the Müeller FoodFresh
vacuum preservation system
In order to make the best use of this appliance and use
it safely, please read these instructions carefully before
use and keep them handy for future reference.
Vacuum Sealer Advantage 2
Safeguards & Tips 3
Structure and Functions 4
Operating Instructions 6
Seal Vacuum Bags, Vacuum Canisters or Plastic Bags 7
Preservation with Vacuum Bag 7
Preservation with Vacuum Canisters 8
Helpful Hints 9
Tips on Vacuum Sealing with Accessories 10
Care and Cleaning 10
Troubleshooting 11
Useful Tips 11
Storage Guide 13
Technical Data 13
CONTENTS

Prepare to enjoy the benefits of FoodFresh by Mueller. The
Mueller FoodFresh system is designed to remove air and
extend freshness up to 7 times longer than conventional
storage methods. You will soon discover its convenience
and versatility.
Exposure to air can cause food to lose flavor and nutrients,
it can also encourage the growth of bacteria, mucedine
and yeast which will cause the food to spoil. The Mueller
FoodFresh vacuum packaging system removes air and
seals in flavor and freshness. With the Mueller FoodFresh
vacuum packaging system, you can keep your food fresh
for up to 7 times longer.
1

THE FOODFRESH BY MÜELLER SAVES
Save Money:
With the Mueller Foodfresh vacuum sealing system, you can buy
in bulk or when food is on sale and vacuum package food to
your desired portion sizes without wasting food & money.
Saves Time:
Prepare meals for the whole week and save them in vacuum
bags which you can re-heat later on.
Marinate in minutes:
Vacuum packaging opens up the pores of food so you can get
that great-marinated flavor in just 20 minutes instead of
overnight.
Makes entertaining easy:
Prepare your favorite dishes in advance so you can spend more
quality time with your guests.
Enjoy seasonal or specialty foods:
Keep highly perishable or infrequently used items fresher,
longer.
Control portions while dieting:
Vacuum package sensible portions and write calories and/or fat
content directly on the bag.
Protect almost anything:
Keep camping, boating and other supplies dry and organized
for outings. Protect polished silver from tarnishing by
minimizing exposure to air.
2

Please read and follow the safety instructions carefully
before you use the FoodFresh by Müeller preservation system
Please check your local power supply voltage to make sure it matches
the voltage indicated on this appliance before use.
Do not operate the appliance with a damaged power cord or plug. Do
not operate the appliance if there are any malfunctions or damage to
the product. If the cord or the appliance is damaged, it must be
serviced at an authorized service center.
To disconnect the power, unplug the power cord from the electrical
outlet by grasping the plug. Do not yank on cord.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorized service agent in order to avoid any
potential hazards.
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
When the appliance is not in use or needs to be cleaned, please
unplug cord from the power outlet first.
Do not use the appliance on wet or hot surfaces, or near a power
source.
Do not immerse any part of the appliance, power cord or plug in water
or other liquids.
Use only accessories or attachments recommended by the
manufacturer.
Use the appliance only for its intended use.
Close supervision is required if children are to use the appliance.
Intervals of up to 40 seconds are recommended after sealing to
prevent over heating of the machine.
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"Stop" button: Allows user to cancel any operation immediately.
"Speed": 2 settings Gentle & Normal. The default mode is Normal.
When the food is crumbly, you can press the button, then the
vacuum mode is changed to Gentle. You can manually control the
degree of vacuum by pressing "Seal" button at any time, the food will
be sealed automatically. (Note: if the power is interrupted, this setting
will return to a preset standard mode).
"Food": 2 settings available Dry & Moist.
"Seal": Press this button to seal bag with no vacuum.
"Vac/Seal": Press and hold this button to vacuum & seal bag.
(Approximate recommended intervals are 40 sec).
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Press the cover down until it clicks to lock the
bag into place
The bag must be placed within the vacuum
chamber in order for the vacuum to work
Airproof the vacuum area and prevent leaking
for the vacuum
Helps to flatten opening for better seal
3mm width sealing bar makes great seal
When pumping external vacuum canister, wine
stopper or other accessories, insert the hose into
the nozzle. Do not block the the nozzle when use
Press the release buttons at two sides, then open
the appliance and take out the sealed food
Press this button, the appliance begins to
vacuum package the canister until the process is
completed.
(Note: This function is used together with the Mueller canister)
5

Put the opening of the bag in the
vacuum chamber. Ensure the bag
does not cover the vacuum nozzle.
Press the cover down, click sound
indicates the locking hooks locked
correctly, then vacuum or just seal.
Press "Release Buttons" to open
the appliance and take out the
sealed food.
6

Plug the appliance in and switch it on.
Insert the opening of the bag into the vacuum chamber as in
the above pictures.
Press down the latches of two sides at the same time until
two click sounds are heard.
Press the "Seal" button and you will see the LED light turn on.
When the LED light turns off, the sealing process is done.
Press the "Release Button" to open the appliance, then take
out the sealed bag.
Plug the appliance in and switch it on.
Put the items that you want to preserve inside the bag.
Clean and straighten the opening of the bag, make sure there
are no wrinkles in the opening.
Insert the opening of the bag into the vacuum chamber as in
the above pictures
Press down the latches of two sides at the same time until
two click sounds are heard.
Press the "Vacuum/Seal" button and the LED will light, then
the bag will be automatically vacuumed and sealed. When
the LED light turns off, the process is completed.
Press the release buttons at the two sides, then take out the
sealed items. Note: If the food is wet, please choose Moist
mode.
SEAL VACUUM BAGS, VACUUM CANISTERS
or PLASTIC BAGS
PRESERVATION WITH VACUUM BAG
7

Put the items inside the canister and cover it with the lid,
insert one end of the hose into the Suck Air Hole on the
appliance, then insert the other end into the hole on the top
of the canister lid.
Press the "Canister" button, it begins to draw the air from the
canister and creates a tight seal. You can press the "Stop"
button to stop working anytime. When the vacuum process is
completed, the appliance will automatically stop.
Unplug one end of the hose from the canister first, then
unplug the other end from the appliance.
When the stored items expire or need to be removed from
the canister, please press down the button in the center of
the canister lid to deflate the air, then open the canister after
a few seconds.
TIPS ON USING THE CANISTER
Please remove the lid before you put the canister in a microwave oven.
Place the canister in the refrigerator for better preservation.
PRESERVATION WITH VACUUM CANISTERS
8

Do not overfill the bags, leave enough length at the opening
of the bag so that it can be placed in the vacuum chamber easily.
Ensure that the opening of the bag is not wet. A wet bag may be
difficult to melt and seal tightly.
A vacuum seal cannot and does not replace the refrigeration or
freezing process. Perishable foods still need to be refrigerated or
frozen even if they are vacuum sealed.
Make the opening of plastic bags clean and flat, no foreign objects or
folds allowed, otherwise it will cause difficulty or leaks during seal.
To prevent wrinkles in a seal when vacuum sealing bulky items, gently
stretch bag flat while inserting into the vacuum chamber and hold it
until the pump begins to work.
When you are vacuum sealing items with sharp edges (dry spaghetti,
silverware etc.), protect the bag from punctures by wrapping item in
soft cushioning material such as tissue paper or you can use a canister
or container instead of a bag.
When using accessories, remember to leave 2.5cm(1-inch) of space at
the top of canister or container.
Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum sealing for
best results.
Intervals of 40 seconds after seal or vacuum operation are
recommended.
If you are unsure whether your bag was sealed properly, just reseal
the bag.
HELPFUL HINTS
9

Make sure to leave at least 2.5cm (1 inch) space between the objects
and the edge.
Wipe the edge of the jar, container or bottle to make sure it is clean
and dry.
Put the lid on the canister or container or insert the wine stopper into
the bottle.
Turn the knob to vacuum the canister/container with a large knob on
the lid, when the process is completed, turn the knob off, then
remove the hose.
Always unplug the unit before cleaning.
Don't immerse the appliance in water or other liquids when cleaning.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, this can scratch the surface of the
appliance.
Wipe the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth or sponge using
mild soap if necessary.
To clean the vacuum chamber, wipe away any food or liquid with a
paper towel.
Dry thoroughly before using again.
Clean the liquid box as in the picture below.
TIPS ON VACUUM SEALING WITH ACCESSORIES
CARE AND CLEANING
Please pay attention to the following points before using Müeller
accessories including the canister, container and wine stopper.
MÜELLER FOODFRESH Care and Cleaning
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Check if the power cord is tightly plugged into electrical outlet.
Check if the power cord is damaged.
Check if electrical outlet is working by plugging in another appliance.
Make sure the latches are in the locked position.
Make sure the bag is placed correctly inside the Vacuum Chamber.
Allow the appliance to cool off for 40 seconds before using it again.
Make sure the opening of the bag is placed entirely inside Vacuum
Chamber.
Examine the bag for leaks. Seal bag with air, then immerse it in water
and apply pressure. Bubbles indicate a leak, use a new bag if bubbles
appear.
Check the seal of bag. A wrinkle in the bag along the seal may cause
leakage and allow air to re-enter, just cut bag and reseal.
AIR IS STILL IN THE BAG AFTER SEALING
Nothing happens when you try to vacuum:
Note: To prevent overheating of the appliance, allow the appliance to cool
off for 40 seconds before using it again, and keep the cover open
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Examine seal of bag. A wrinkle along the seal may cause leakage and
allow air to enter. Simply cut bag and reseal.
Sometimes moisture or food (such as juices, grease, crumbs, powders,
etc.) along seal can prevent bag from sealing properly. Cut bag, wipe
top inside of bag and reseal.
If you vacuum package sharp food items, the bag may puncture so
use a new bag if there is a hole. Cover sharp objects with a soft
cushioning material, such as a paper towel and reseal.
If there's still air in the bag, fermentation or the release of natural gases
from inside the foods may have occurred, when this happens, food
may have begun to spoil and should be discarded.
AIR WAS REMOVED FROM THE BAG,
BUT NOW AIR HAS RE-ENTERED
If the bag melts, the rubber lip may have become too hot, always wait
at least 5 minutes for appliance to cool down before you vacuum
package another item.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid possible illness. Do not reuse bags after storing raw meats,
raw fish or greasy food. Do not reuse bags that have been microwaved
or simmered.
Note: Allow hot foods to cool to room temperature before vacuum
packaging.
Note: Do not vacuum package carbonated or sparkling beverages as
gas removal will cause them to go flat.
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Refrigerated (5 ±2° C) No Vacuum Seal Mueller VPS
Red Meat 3-4 days 8-9 days
White Meat 2-3 days 6-8 days
Fish 1-3 days 4-5 days
Cooked Meat 3-5 days 10-15 days
Soft Cheese 5-7 days 20 days
Hard/Semi Hard Cheese 1-5 days 60 days
Fruits 5-7 days 14-20 days
Vegetables 1-3 days 7-10 days
Soup 2-3 days 8-10 days
Pasta/Rice leftovers 2-3 days 6-8 days
Cream Desserts 2-3 days 8 days
Room Temperature (25 ± 2°C) No Vacuum Seal Mueller VPS
Fresh Bread 1-2 days 8-10 days
Biscuits 4 - 6 months 12 months
Uncooked Pasta/Rice 5 - 6 months 12 months
Flour 4 - 6 months 12 months
Dry Fruits 3 - 4 months 12 months
Ground Coffee 2 - 3 months 12 months
Loose Tea 5 - 6 months 12 months
Milk Tea 1- 2 months 12 months
In Freezer (-18 ± 2 ° C) No Vacuum Seal Mueller VPS
Meat 4-6 months 15-20 months
Fish 3-4 months 10-12 months
Vegetables 8-10 months 8-24 months
Rated Voltage: 120V AC Rated Frequency:
Rated Power: 110W Sealing Time: 6-10 seconds
VAC/Sealing Time: 10 -20 seconds Vacuum Power: -0.8 bar
Dimensions: L: 360mm
W: 150mm
H: 76mm
N.W.: 1.30 kg
G.W.: 1.90 kg
50-60Hz
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2
YEAR
2-Year Limited Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service for 2 years from the date of
original purchase with receipt. The manufacturer's obligation shall be
limited to repairing or replacing, any part of the product that is defective.
Such warranty shall not apply to damages resulting from accidents, abuse
or misuse.
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