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Contents4 Breville recommends safety first6 Know your Breville Fresh Keeper8 Operating yourBreville Fresh Keeper15 Care & Cleaning3

Breville recommends safety firstAt Breville we are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products withthe safety of you, our valued customer, foremost in mind. In addition we ask that you exercisea degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions.Important safeguardsRead all instructionsBEFORE USE AND SAVE FORFUTURE REFERENCE• Carefully read all instructions beforeoperating and save for future reference.• Remove and safely discard anypackaging material and promotionallabels before using the Fresh Keeper TMfor the first time.• Do not place the Fresh Keeper TM nearthe edge of a bench or table duringoperation.• Ensure the surface is level, clean andfree of water, flour, etc.• Clean the Fresh Keeper TM black foampress pad, white liquid catch trayregularly. Also ensure these parts arecleaned immediately after handling rawmeat, poultry or fish.• To protect against electric shock do notimmerse the Fresh Keeper TM in water orany other liquid.• Do not place this appliance on or neara hot gas or electric burner, or where itcould touch a heated oven.• Do not reuse the Fresh Keeper TM bagsafter using with raw meat, fish or poultryor after the Fresh Keeper TM bag has beenheated, ie. microwave or simmer.• Handle the Fresh Keeper TM with care.• Do not pull or carry the Fresh Keeper TMby the cord.• Before plugging in or using theappliance, ensure that your hands aredry.• Keep the Fresh Keeper TM bags awayfrom babies and children to eliminate achoking and suffocation hazard.• Do not put too many foods insidethe Fresh Keeper TM Bag. Always allowenough space in the open end of theFresh Keeper TM bag to be properly placedinto the Fresh Keeper TM sealing chamber.• Do not vacuum pack objects with sharpedges like fish bones and hard shells.Sharp pointed objects may pierce andtear the Fresh Keeper TM bag.• Do not attempt to operate the FreshKeeper TM by any method other thanthose described in this Instructionbooklet.• Do not leave the Fresh Keeper TMunattended when in use.• Keep the appliance clean. Follow thecleaning instructions provided in thisInstruction book.4

Breville recommends safety firstIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FORALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES• Fully unwind the power cord before use.• Connect only to 230V/240V poweroutlet.• Do not let the power cord hang overthe edge of a bench or table, touch hotsurfaces or become knotted.• To protect against electric shock, donot immerse the power cord, powerplug or appliance in water or any otherliquid, unless it is recommended in thecleaning instructions.• The appliance is not intended for useby persons (including children) withreduced physical, sensory or mentalcapabilities, or lack of experience andknowledge, unless they have been givensupervision or instruction concerninguse of the appliance, by a personresponsible for their safety.• Children should be supervised to ensurethat they do not play with the appliance.• It is recommended to inspect theappliance regularly. Do not use theappliance if the power supply cord,plug, connector or appliance becomesdamaged in anyway. Return the entireappliance to the nearest authorisedBreville Service Centre for examinationand/or repair.• Any maintenance other than cleaningshould be performed at an authorisedBreville Service Centre.• This appliance is for household use only.Do not use this appliance for other thanits intended use. Do not use in movingvehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors.Misuse may cause injury.• The installation of a residual currentdevice (safety switch) is recommendedto provide additional safety protectionwhen using electrical appliances. Itis advisable that a safety switch witha rated residual operating currentnot exceeding 30mA be installed inthe electrical circuit supplying theappliance. See your electrician forprofessional advice• Always turn the appliance OFF at thepower outlet and unplug at the poweroutlet when the appliance is not in use.• Before cleaning, always turn theappliance OFF, switch off at the poweroutlet, unplug at the power outlet andremove the power cord, if detachable,from the appliance and allow all partsto cool.• Do not place this appliance on or neara heat source, such as hot plate, oven orheaters.• Position the appliance at a minimumdistance of 20cm away from walls,curtains and other heat or steamsensitive materials and provide adequatespace above and on all sides for aircirculation.SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS5

KNOWyour Breville Fresh Keeper

KNOW your Breville Fresh KeeperAEBCDA. Lid designedSo pressure can be applied at any pointon the lid.B. LED indicator lightWhite indicates ready, blue indicatesmachine is under vacuum and redindicates that the vacuum sealer issealing.C. Sealing stripHeat seals bags and rolls.D. LOCKING/RELEASE buttonReleases the lid.E. Power buttonOn and off.Accessories (Not Shown)4 x pre cut bags1 x 20cm x 7m rollPre cut bags and rollsAvailable separately.Removable drip trayCatches any liquid or food that may havebeen removed during the vacuum process.Easy-clean.7

OPERATINGYour Breville Fresh Keeper

PAge OPERATING header..... YOUR BREVILLE Fresh KeeperBefore first useBefore using your vacuum sealer for the firsttime, remove any packaging material andpromotional labels. Ensure the applianceis switched off at the power outlet andthe power cord is unplugged. Wash theremovable drip tray in warm, soapy waterwith a soft cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly.Wipe the vacuum sealer unit with a softdamp cloth. Do not place parts in thedishwasher.Using yourBreville Fresh KeeperVacuum sealing with bags3. Using a vacuum sealer 20cm bag,place the item inside that needs to bevacuumed.4. Place the end of the bag across thesealing strip and up to the 2 white tabsin the drip tray.1. Place the vacuum sealer on a flat drysurface. Plug the power plug into a230/240V power outlet and press thepower button on the back of the vacuumsealer to turn the unit on. The LED lightwill be white to indicate that the unit ison and ready.2. Press the release buttons on both sidesof the vacuum sealer to open the lid.The lid should open to a 90 degreeangle. Ensure that the drip tray is placedcorrectly in position.Close the lid, press and hold pressure onthe middle of the lid to start the vacuumsealing. The LED light should turn blueto indicate that the vacuum sealer isunder vacuum.The LED light will turn red to indicatethat it is sealing. When red light startsto flash this is an indication the vacuumsealer is finished vacuuming and sealing.To remove bag press the 2 releasebuttons on either side of the fresh keeperand remove bag.9

PAge OPERATING header..... YOUR BREVILLE Fresh KeeperVacuum sealing with rolls1. Place the vacuum sealer on a flat drysurface. Plug the power plug into a230/240V power outlet and press thepower button on the back of the vacuumsealer to turn the unit on. The LED lightwill be white to indicate that the unit ison and ready.4. If using a roll note that one end willneed to be sealed prior to placing itemin the bag. Simply place the end of thecut roll over the heat sealing area but notinto the drip tray. Close the lid, press andhold pressure on it to start the sealingprocess.2. Press the release buttons on both sidesof the vacuum sealer to open the lid.The lid should open to a 90 degreeangle. Ensure that the drip tray is placedcorrectly in position.NOTEThe LED indicator light will go bluefirst, the vacuum sealer will start to sealafter about 5 – 10 seconds and the lightwill turn red.3. Using the vacuum sealer 20cm roll, cutenough bag material from the roll to fitthe item in that needs to be vacuumed.NOTEIf using rolls you will require about10cm more than the item as this extrapart will form the seal.Once the red light starts to flash thiswill indicate that the seal is completeand you can remove the bag from thevacuum sealer and place items that needto be sealed into the bag.5. Place the food item in the bag. Placethe end of the bag across the sealingstrip and up to the 2 white tabs in thedrip tray. Close the lid, press and holdpressure on the middle of the lid tostart the vacuum sealing. The LED lightshould turn blue to indicate that thevacuum sealer is under vacuum.The LED light will turn red to indicatethat it is sealing. When red light startsto flash this is an indication the vacuumsealer is finished vacuuming and sealing.You can release your hand and removethe bag from the vacuum sealer.10

PAge OPERATING header..... YOUR BREVILLE Fresh KeeperSealing BasicsVacuum sealing is an easy and convenientway to help preserve the freshness of yourfood.Vacuum sealing is not intended to replacerefrigeration or freezing.Food that normally requires refrigeration(below 4 degree) or freezing (below -17degree) even when vacuum sealed shouldstill be refrigerated or frozen. Vacuumsealing will help retain your food’s flavour,colour and texture. It may not stop thegrowth of certain kinds of bacteria andyeast fermentation. Vacuum sealing is not asubstitute for heat preserving or canning.NOTEVacuum seal can not restore or revivefood that is past its prime.Do not serve or consume food that has anodour, texture or appearance of food that hasgone bad.FreezingVacuum sealing helps prevent freezer burnby removing the air in the bag. There areother ways to further extend the life of foodin your freezer.Placement (storage)The back of a freezer has a more constanttemperature than other areas near the doorof a freezer. Delicate foods which may thaweasily should be kept at the back of thefreezer.Thawing foodFor the best results, thaw frozen foods ina refrigerator. Never thaw raw meats, fish,dairy or poultry at room temperature.Thawing by microwave may affect thetexture of foods. If thawing by microwave,begin cooking process immediately afterthawing, to prevent bacteria growth.Microwaving and SimmeringThe vacuum sealer bags and rolls aremicrowave and simmer safe. To microwave,cut the bag on one corner so that the steamcan escape and place directly into themicrowave. To simmer, place bag into thesaucepan of simmering water with the top ofthe bag out of the water for easy removal.NOTEOnce bags or rolls are used in themicrowave or cooked in a pot, theyshould not be re-used.Soups and SaucesTo vacuum seal soups and sauces, pourliquid in bag and leave at least 5cm of spaceat the top of the bag. Do not vacuum seal atthis point. Place filled bag up right in thefreezer and allow liquid to freeze. Removefrozen bag and then proceed to vacuum sealit.NOTEIf you only require small amountsof stock or other liquids, you canpre-freeze in ice cube trays and useas much or as little as you wish. Tryvacuum sealing ice cubes in advance tosave time and freezer burn.FruitFor best results many fruits can be frozenbefore vacuum sealing. Wash and dry thefruit. Then spread on a tray or baking sheet.Place the cooking sheet in the freezerfor about 2 hours, then transfer fruit to avacuum sealer bag and vacuum seal.11

PAge OPERATING header..... YOUR BREVILLE Fresh KeeperVegetablesFrozen vegetables sometimes turn blackif they are not blanched before freezing.To blanch vegetables, fill 1 litre pot withwater and bring to the boil. Also fill a largebowl with ice water and have a colander orstrainer on hand. Add vegetables to boilingwater and cook for the times suggested.Vegetables should retain a vibrant colourand remain crisp and ‘under cooked’.Remove from boiling water and plunge intoice water until completely chilled. Drainas necessary, dry, and transfer to a bag forvacuum sealing.FoodBroccoli florets –trimmedCarrots – dependon sizeCauliflower florets –trimmedCorn on the cobGreen beansLeafy greens such asspinachPeas (shelled)Sugar snap peasZucchini – slicedBlanching Time1-2 minutesStart checking at 3minutes1-2 minutes3-4 minutes1-2 minutes30 seconds1-2 minutes1-2 minutes1-2 minutesCruciferous vegetablesBecause of gases they omit over time,cruciferous vegetables should be kept in thefreezer rather than refrigerator after vacuumsealing. These vegetables include broccoli,cabbage, brussel sprouts, cauliflower,kale,and turnips.MushroomsMushrooms need to breathe and shouldnever be sealed in plastic. The best wayto store mushrooms is to place them ina brown paper bag and keep them in therefrigerator.Meat, fish & poultryFor best results, wash poultry and wholeclean fish and gently pat dry with a cleanpaper towel.Beef, veal, lamb, pork and fish fillets shouldbe patted dry with a clean paper towel.This extra step saves you time when you areready to cook and also helps to maintaingood moisture levels and shape. For bestresults, pre-freeze prior to vacuum sealingfor 1-2 hours to retain the moisture andshape of the meat.If vacuuming without freezing first, youshould also insert a paper towel into thebag and over each side of the meat beforevacuum sealing to absorb excess moistureand juices.NOTEVacuum sealing may cause meat todarken. This is due to the removal ofoxygen and does not indicate spoilage.Ground Coffee & other powdery foodsDue to small particle like nature of groundcoffee, it may be necessary to wrap a papertowel around the coffee being vacuumsealed, or place the coffee in a bag or theoriginal packaging prior to vacuum sealing.Non edible itemsThe vacuum sealer sealing can be used tohelp preserve non edible items:Camping, travelling & emergencyequipment.Stays dry and takes up less room when it isvacuum sealed – bandages, matches, clothes,maps, passport, batteries, torches, film, flaresetc.SilverHelps prevent tarnishing. To avoidpuncturing the vacuum sealer bags, place apaper towel or soft material over silver priorto vacuum sealing.12

PAge OPERATING header..... YOUR BREVILLE Fresh KeeperResealing heat sealed bagsWe only recommend using Vacuum sealerbags for vacuum sealing, however youare able to reseal bags that have beencommercially heat sealed such as chips, nutsand biscuits.Trim the bag in a straight line, wipe awayany greasy reside or crumbs that may inhibitthe seal. Place the bag over the sealing areabut not into the drip tray and seal.Plastic bags such as zip lock bags or plasticwrap cannot be sealed.13

PAge OPERATING header..... YOUR BREVILLE Fresh KeeperFOOD PRESERVATION CHARTFreezer standard shelf life vacuum shelf lifeLarge cuts of beef, pork or lamb 6 months 2-3 yearsMinced meat 4 months 1 yearPoultry 6 months 2-3 yearsFish 4 months 1 yearCooked meals (stews, soups) 3-6 months 1-2 yearsVegetables 6 months 1-2 yearsBerries 1-2 months 6-8 monthsFridge standard shelf life vacuum shelf lifeSemi hard cheeses (cheddar,swiss)1-2 weeks 4-8 monthsHard cheeses (parmesan) 1-2 weeks 4-8 monthsAvocado, cut 1-2 days 5-6 dayspantry standard shelf life vacuum shelf lifeNuts 6 months 2 yearsRice 6 months 2 yearsFlour 6 months 1 - 2 yearsSugar 6 months 1 - 2 yearsCoffee beans 6 months 1 yearNOTEChart above is to be used as a guide only. The storage life will depend on the originalquality of the food and whether a correct seal has been made..14

CARE & CLEANINGyour Breville Fresh Keeper

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