Food Storage Safety Information; Getting Started - CASO DESIGN FastVac 500 Operación Manual

Danger
► Do not operate this device if it has a damaged cable or plug,
if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or
dropped. If the power cable or plug are damaged, then they
must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent in
order to avoid a hazard.
► Do not open the housing on the device under any
circumstances. There is a danger of an electrical shock if live
connections are touched and the electrical or mechanical
structure is altered. In addition, functional faults on the device
can also occur.
► Before plugging the appliance in or when you operate it,
make sure your hands are dry.
► Do not insert objects into the openings of the device.

14.4 Food storage safety information

This vacuum preservation system will change the way you purchase and store foods.
Once you are accustomed to vacuum packing, it will become an indispensable part of your
food preparation.
► If perishable foods have been heated, defrosted or un-refrigerated, consume them
immediately.
► Before vacuum sealing, it's necessary to clean your hands, and all utensils and surfaces
to be used for cutting and vacuum sealing foods.
► Refrigerate or freeze the perishable foods immediately, if you have vacuum-sealed
them, and do not leave them sitting at room temperature.
► The shelf life of dry foods such as nuts, coconut or cereals will be extended in vacuum-
sealed package, while storing them in dark place. Oxygen and warm temperature will
cause high-fat content foods fat to rancidity.
► Before vacuum sealing some fruit and vegetables, such as apples, bananas, potatoes
and root vegetables, peel them, this will extend their shelf lives.
► When vacuum seal some vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage fresh
for refrigeration, they will emit gases, so it's need to blanch and freeze these foods
before vacuum sealing.

15 Getting Started

This chapter will guide you through safely unpacking and setting up your new unit.
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