Instruction Handbook

Instruction Handbook
Learn About Your New VacuWare® Fresh Food System
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With Chef Rick’s Favorite
PowerMarinating Recipes
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INSIDE!
Table of Contents
Why VacuWare® Is Different
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Foods That Are Ideal In VacuWare
5
Your VacuWare FreshContainers
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The Benefits
6
FreshContainers Care & Cleaning
7
FreshContainer Safety
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FreshContainers Helpful Hints
7
Your VacuWare FreshJarLids
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The Benefits
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FreshJarLid Safety
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Your VacuWare FreshStation
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The Benefits
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FreshStation Care & Cleaning
11
FreshStation Safety
11
FreshStation Helpful Hints
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FreshStation Diagram
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Sealing FreshContainers & FreshJarLids
13
Sealing FreshPouches
18
Your VacuWare FreshPump
TM
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The Benefits
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Sealing FreshContainers & FreshJarLids
15
Sealing FreshPouches
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FreshPump Care & Cleaning
15
FreshPump Safety
15
FreshPump Helpful Hints
Your VacuWare FreshPouches
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TM
The Benefits
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FreshPouch Safety
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FreshPouch Helpful Hints
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Prepping & Sealing FreshPouches
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PowerMarinatingTM
Benefits
Chef Rick’s
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TM
Favorite PowerMarinating Recipes
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How To
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Helpful Hints
21
Troubleshooting Guide
Sealing
Copyright ©2006, Invision Products, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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FreshJarLid Care & Cleaning
FreshJarLid Helpful Hints
VacuWare® is a registered trademark of Invision Products, LLC. FreshRevolution, FreshStation,
FreshContainer, FreshJarLid, PowerMarinating, Chef Rick and FreshPouch are trademarks of Invision Products, LLC.
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FreshStation
Warranty/Customer Service
Index
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Why VacuWare Is Different
Welcome to the VacuWare FreshRevolution! VacuWare is a unique vacuum sealing product line designed with
YOU in mind. The design was born out of frustration from food spoiling too quickly. The distinctive “green
button” port and the tell-tale “whoosh” after releasing a seal distinguish VacuWare from other sealing products.
The Benefits
Save Time and Money:
No more throwing away spoiled foods
Fewer trips to the grocery store means
more time for you!
Take advantage of sales by buying and
freezing in bulk
Preserves your food up to three
to five times longer
Versatility:
Foods That Are Ideal In VacuWare
VacuWare products are designed to maximize food freshness. VacuWare is ideal for foods that spoil
quickly, those that will be stored over a longer period of time, or those that can go stale due to time
or humidity. The following foods are ideal in your VacuWare Fresh Food System:TM
Fresh Fruits
Cereal
Fresh Herbs
Fresh Vegetables
Potato/Corn Chips
Dried Fruits
Cheese
Nuts
Baking Ingredients
Soups
Popcorn
Meats
Sauces
Pretzels
Marinades
Leftovers
Deli Meats
Ice Cream
Seafood
Uncooked Pasta/Rice
Salads
Condiments
Coffee
Desserts
Infinitely adaptable, virtually
indestructible, and elegantly simple
VacuWare outperforms all others in
the freezer, refrigerator, microwave,
dishwasher, and at the dinner table
While this list of foods includes those ideal in VacuWare, nearly any food
will benefit from the VacuWare Fresh Food System.
TM
FreshStation Power
This sleek, compact unit is a welcome
addition to your countertop
PowerMarinating
Seals foods at the touch of a button
TM
Reseals just as easily, time
and time again
The vacuum seal opens
the meat fibers, removes
the trapped air, and
forces the marinade in.
Keep your food fresh and protect your
family…the power is at your fingertips!
Marinate your meat,
seafood, or vegetables in
MINUTES, not hours. Try
it and become a believer!
FreshPump Mobility
Designed to go anywhere you go
Seals food without an electrical outlet
Get the tender, succulent
food you want without thinking ahead
and spending time you don’t have.
Eat fresh food at work, on vacation,
camping…the possibilities are endless
For more on PowerMarinating and some of
Chef Rick’s favorite marinating recipes, see page 20.
Storage Made Easy
Uniquely designed to nest and stack
Each container shape has a matching
shaped lid. In fact, most have the SAME
shaped lid; no more searching in vain!
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FreshContainer Care and Cleaning
Your containers are designed to be stain-resistant and dishwasher, freezer,
refrigerator, and microwave safe.
Your VacuWare® FreshContainersTM
Forget about all of the plastic containers you have in your kitchen right now… this is the last set of food
containers you will ever need! Attractive and functional in ways you probably never thought possible,
your FreshContainers will meet and exceed all of your food freshness needs!
IMPORTANT: Periodically check the seal and underlying rim of the
container for food particles to ensure the tightest seal.
If the green perimeter seal is ever removed from the rim of the lid, be sure
that the smooth side of the seal faces in toward the container lid
(the dotted pattern or relief impression should face away from the lid).
To disassemble green button valve:
The Benefits
Looking at underside of lid, push underside of green button with thumb
and use other hand to remove other side of button (hard plastic piece). Pull
rubber valve through top of lid. Hand wash these pieces with warm soapy
water. Allow pieces to dry thoroughly before immediately reassembling.
Fresh
Preserves your food up to three to five
times longer
Strongest possible seal with
today’s technology
Versatile
Use in the freezer, refrigerator,
microwave, and dishwasher
WARNING: Choking Hazard. Product contains small parts not suitable
for small children.
To reassemble green button valve:
Push rubber valve through hole in top of VacuWare lid. Valve is properly
installed when valve flanges catch on underside of lid. Press hard plastic
green button through hole in valve.
NOTE: Do not attempt to assemble button and valve before installing
into lid. This can damage the valve and will affect the seal. Install
valve before green button.
Attractive enough to use the containers
as a serving dish, and the lid as a trivet
Use one dish for the entire storing,
heating, and serving process!
FreshContainer Safety
Durable
Do not place hot food under a vacuum! Always
allow the food to cool first and then seal and store.
Virtually indestructible
Will stand the test of time in
your kitchen
FreshContainers are
Ideal for:
Never use VacuWare containers in the oven.
Use your FreshContainer only for its
intended purpose.
WARNING: Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for
proper food handling. Perishable foods still must be
refrigerated or frozen for storage; refrigerate, freeze, and
thaw foods appropriately.
FreshContainers are designed to be used in
conjunction with VacuWare vacuum devices only.
Convenient
No more replacing broken, stained, or
warped serving pieces
Snack Foods
Fresh Foods
You’ll never have to find a matching
lid again
Leftovers
Uniquely designed to stack in each
other or together
For Sealing Instructions with FreshStation see
page 13 and with FreshPump see page 15.
FreshContainer Helpful Hints
If you are sealing food for an extended period
of time (for example, freezing bulk foods), we
recommend you double the sealing time to ensure
the best possible seal. If your FreshStation takes ten
seconds for the light to indicate a completed seal,
then continue sealing for another ten seconds. YOU
CANNOT OVERSEAL YOUR FRESHCONTAINERS!
Remember that thick liquids (such as caramel or
chocolate) expand during the sealing process.
Be sure to leave space in your FreshContainer for
this expansion.
You may need to “break in” the valves on your
FreshContainers the first time you use them.
Press the green button around the edges several
times to maximize the effectiveness of your
valve.
Scratches and small cuts or nicks on the rim of your
container, lid or on the green seal will affect the seal
of your FreshContainers. If eating or preparing foods
in the FreshContainer, be careful not to scratch the
rim.
Be sure foods are not wrapped in plastic of any
kind before placing in FreshContainer, as this can
block the airflow when sealing.
When sealing liquids, fill your FreshContainers no
more that 2/3 full to reduce the potential of liquids
getting pulled into the valve.
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For maximum freshness, be sure fruits and
vegetables are dry before sealing.
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FreshJarLids Care and Cleaning
If your FreshJarLids need cleaning, run them through a dishwashing
cycle, or hand-wash in warm, soapy water, dry, and reseal.
Your VacuWare® FreshJarLidsTM
The FreshJarLid is an innovative addition to the concept of vacuum sealing. The FreshJarLid allows you to transform
nearly any jar into a vacuum sealing container! Remember when you opened that jar of sauce for the first time and
heard the “pop” that told you the contents were fresh? Experience that same freshness time and time again with
our tell-tale “whoosh”!
Benefits
Fresh
Preserves jarred foods up to three to
five times longer
Achieve grocery store freshness every
time you seal and reseal
Convenient
Seals and reseals in seconds
Allows you to keep the jars in the door
of your refrigerator and save space
Liquid vacuumed through the jar lid valve may reduce the effectiveness
of the vacuum seal. If this occurs, run your FreshJarLids through a
dishwashing cycle. If you continue to experience difficulty with the
quality of the seal, disassemble, clean, and immediately reassemble
(see instructions below.)
To disassemble green button valve:
Push underside of green button with thumb and use other hand to
remove the hard plastic piece of the button. Pull rubber valve through
top of lid. Hand-wash these pieces with warm soapy water and dry
thoroughly before immediately reassembling.
WARNING: Choking Hazard. Product contains small parts not
suitable for small children.
To reassemble green button valve:
Push rubber valve through hole in top of VacuWare lid. Valve is properly
installed when the valve flanges are in full contact with the surface of
the jar lid. Press hard plastic green button through hole in valve.
NOTE: Do not attempt to assemble button and valve before installing
in lid. This can damage valve and will affect seal. Install valve before
green button.
Much easier to open than a
conventional jar lid!
For Sealing Instructions with FreshStation see
page 13 and with FreshPump see page 15.
FreshJarLids Safety
DO NOT use on cans, plastic containers, or thin glassware:
pressure from the vacuum seal could cause damage.
Use your FreshJarLid only for its intended purpose.
FreshJarLids Are
Ideal for:
FreshJarLids are designed to be used in conjunction with
VacuWare devices only.
Salsas & Sauces
Preserves
Condiments
FreshJarLids Helpful Hints
Be sure the jar rim and the green underside of the
FreshJarLid are clear of food particles to
ensure an airtight seal.
Leave one inch of empty space in your jar to
avoid trapping food or liquid in the valve.
A FreshJarLid stores conveniently inside the
door of your FreshStation!
Be sure to seal only jars whose rims fit within the
green portion of your FreshJarLid.
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FreshStation Care and Cleaning
To avoid risk of electric shock and/or damage to the unit
components, do not immerse your FreshStation in water.
Your VacuWare® FreshStationTM
Your FreshStation is an innovative device that eliminates the labor and guesswork in vacuum sealing your food! Your
FreshStation removes the air from your container, locks in the freshness, and lets you know when the process is complete!
Use only non-abrasive cleaners to wash the surface of your
FreshStation.
If liquid or food is accidentally vacuumed into the FreshStation
wand or reservoir, simply remove the affected part, clean with dish
detergent, and promptly reassemble.
Should the wand hose become clogged with liquid or food, remove
and run warm, soapy water through the wand hose and reservoir,
and immediately reassemble.
The Benefits
Compact Unit:
Compact, lightweight, powerful unit
NOTE: Your FreshStation wand can be removed for easy cleaning.
Achieves the strongest seal possible with
today’s technology
FreshStation Wand, Hose
and Reservoir Assembly
Seals your food to keep it fresher up to
three to five times longer
Convenient
Seal and reseal at the touch of a button
Use your FreshStation on a flat, dry surface.
Cord storage in the back of the unit
eliminates countertop clutter
Never submerge your FreshStation or its cord in
water, or use on any wet, slippery surface.
Smart Engineering
Never place your FreshStation on the stovetop or
other hot surface.
No guesswork LED light announces a
completed seal
Uniquely designed reservoir system
keeps accidentally vacuumed fluids
from reaching the motor
Conveniently store your
Recipe Cards, FreshJarLid, and
Quick Start Guide in the door!
FreshStation Safety
Always plug your FreshStation into a 120 volt
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet.
Do not operate your FreshStation if it is
damaged or malfunctions in any way, or
if the plug or power cord is damaged. If
FreshStation, cord, or plug is damaged,
return to service center for repairs.
For more information, call: 1-888-VacuWare
Use your FreshStation only for its intended purpose.
Your FreshStation is designed to be used with
VacuWare products only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, your FreshStation
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug fits in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit into the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not
attempt to force the plug into the outlet, or alter
the plug or outlet in any way.
To disconnect your FreshStation, unplug the
power cord from the electrical outlet. Do not
disconnect by pulling on cord.
Close supervision is required when your
FreshStation (and any electrical appliance) is
used near children.
Read your FreshStation Quick Start Guide and
Instruction Manual for operating instructions.
FreshStation Helpful Hints
Follow the instruction sequence given to maximize
your seal’s integrity.
Properly install your FreshStation wand by
first inserting the bottom of the wand,
then the top.
To seal food for an extended period (i.e. freezing
bulk foods), we recommend you double the
sealing time to ensure the best possible seal. If
your FreshStation takes ten seconds to indicate a
completed seal, then continue sealing for another
ten seconds.
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Place FreshContainer, FreshPouch, or
FreshJarLid directly in front of your
FreshStation to make sealing easier.
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FreshStation Operation
To Seal FreshContainers and FreshJarLids
1
Pull length of cord needed from storage at the back of your FreshStation
unit (cord extends to 3 ½ feet.)
2
Plug the FreshStation into a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
outlet, away from any area where it could be splashed by or submerged
in water.
3
Place the appropriate VacuWare lid on chosen container or jar; if using a
FreshContainer, handles must align to achieve a seal.
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FreshStation Diagram
4
Remove the wand from your FreshStation; fit the green vacuum
control port of the wand over the corresponding green button on your
VacuWare lid.
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To begin vacuum sealing, press the green button on top of your
FreshStation (“Ready/On” LED light illuminates) and cover the vacuum
control port on top of the wand with your thumb or finger.
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4
3
IMPORTANT: It is important to keep your finger over the Vacuum
Control Port during the entire sealing process.
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Seal is complete when “Fresh Sealed” LED light illuminates.
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Turn the power off by pressing the green button on the top of your
FreshStation before uncovering the vacuum control port on the wand,
and return the wand to your FreshStation.
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5
1
To Release Seal
1 FreshStation Door
5 Wand Hose
2 Vacuum Control Port
6 Reservoir
3 Power Button
7 FreshJarLid & Quick Start Guide Storage
4 LED lights
8 FreshStation Wand
Press and hold the green button on your FreshContainer lid or
FreshJarLid until the “whoosh” sound (air rushing back into the
container) stops. Remove desired content from container or jar.
To Reseal
Follow “To Seal” instructions 1-7.
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To Seal FreshContainers and FreshJarLids
1
Place the appropriate VacuWare lid on your chosen container or jar;
if using a FreshContainer, the handles must align to achieve a seal.
Your VacuWare® FreshPumpTM
2
Fit the green ring of your FreshPump over the green button on the
container lid or jar lid.
Your VacuWare FreshPump is the perfect device for the person on the go! For locations as close as work and
remote as the deep woods of your favorite campsite, your FreshPump will let you achieve freshness for your food
with every seal! Why should you sacrifice freshness just because you don’t have an electrical outlet handy? With
your FreshPump, you don’t have to!
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Holding the base of the FreshPump in one hand, use other hand to
pull handle up and push down, maintaining connection between pump
ring and green button at all times.
HINT: Pushing down on the base of the pump while sealing will ensure
the proper connection between the pump and green button.
The Benefits
Mobility
Take your FreshPump anywhere you
take your food!
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2
3
Continue pulling and pushing until tension is felt in the handle.
Depending on the size of the container or jar and its contents,
it could take between 10-30 repetitions to achieve a proper seal.
Have fast, fresh food without fast food
restaurants
Don’t let your food go without the
freshness it deserves!
To Release Seal
Convenience
Designed to travel wherever you do
Seals without outlets, cords,
or attachments
Compact Size
Not only can you take it everywhere,
you can find a place to easily store it
when it’s not in use!
Boating
Camping
Picnicking
Travel
Power Outages
To Reseal
Follow “To Seal” instructions 1-4.
FreshPump Care and Cleaning
Wash your FreshPump with warm soapy water.
The FreshPump is Ideal for:
Work
Press and hold the green button on your FreshContainer lid or
FreshJarLid until the “whoosh” sound (air rushing back into the
container) stops. Remove desired content from container or jar.
Smart Engineering
Do not disassemble.
Your VacuWare FreshPump gives you
a perfect seal anytime, anywhere!
To clean thoroughly, you may remove the green ring at the base of the FreshPump,
rinse with warm soapy water, and dry completely before immediately reassembling.
FreshPump Safety
Use your FreshPump only for its intended
purpose.
Do not place your FreshPump in the microwave,
on a stovetop, or other hot surfaces.
The FreshPump is designed to be used with
VacuWare products only.
Be sure to grip FreshPump around the handle
only; fingers wrapped around lip below the
handle could be squeezed during sealing process.
FreshPump Helpful Hints
Maintaining downward pressure on the base
of the FreshPump will ensure a proper seal.
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Seal is complete when tension is felt in the
handle of the FreshPump.
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FreshPouch Safety
Your VacuWare® FreshPouchTM
Freezer-Safe bags alone will not protect your food from freezer burn or spoilage. Air can still penetrate through
tiny microscopic gaps in the closure. VacuWare FreshPouches are designed to eliminate the worry of keeping
your food fresh and delicious! Your steaks, chicken, seafood, and frozen vegetables will be as fresh as the day
you bought them!
Benefits
Fresh
Keeps frozen foods fresher three to five
times longer
Ice crystals will not form on sealed foods
Made of puncture resistant material
Convenient
Take advantage of sales by buying and
freezing in bulk
Space to label contents and date on
each FreshPouch
Easy to use
For Sealing Instructions with FreshStation see
page 18 and with FreshPump see page 19.
Caution: Your VacuWare FreshPouch is not a toy
and is unsuitable for children.
Use your FreshPouch only for its intended
purpose.
To avoid risk of suffocation, keep your
FreshPouch away from babies and small children.
Do not place in a crib, play yard, or anywhere
within reach of children.
FreshPouches are designed to be used once
and in conjunction with VacuWare devices only.
FreshPouch Helpful Hints
Make certain that your seal is free of food
particles before sealing. If there are any food
particles on the seal, your seal may be lost over
time.
We recommend pre-freezing fruits, particularly
berries, for an hour or more before sealing in a
FreshPouch. The vacuum seal could crush the
berries, or cause them to stick if they are not
pre-frozen.
Use care when sealing sharp food items, such as
those containing bones.These could puncture
your FreshPouch and affect the seal.
Be sure not to overfill your FreshPouch. Do
not fill any higher than the black vacuum port.
Overfilling your Pouch will affect your ability
to seal.
Beef may darken in color after sealing due to the
loss of oxygen. This is not a sign of spoilage.
To ensure maximum seal, place the green
FreshPouch Seal over the black vacuum port
after sealing.
We recommend pre-freezing meat, seafood, or
vegetables for an hour or more before vacuum
sealing. This will ensure the best quality seal.
If you cannot pre-freeze, place a paper napkin
inside your FreshPouch to help control excess
moisture during the sealing process.
NOTE: FreshPouches are designed for single use only!
Your FreshPouches are
Ideal for:
Meat
Seafood
Cheese
Frozen Vegetables
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Seal is complete when “Fresh Sealed” LED light illuminates.
4
Turn the power off by pressing the green button on the top of your
FreshStation before uncovering the vacuum control port on wand, and
return the wand to your FreshStation.
5
Attach the green FreshPouch Seal over the black valve, pressing firmly to
ensure an airtight seal.
To Seal FreshPouches
1
Prepping Your FreshPouch:
1
Place desired contents into your FreshPouch. Be sure to leave the
area from the black port to the top of the FreshPouch empty.
Do not overfill, as this will affect ability to seal.
Sealing Your FreshPouch Using Your FreshPump:
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2
3
PULL
3
With clean hands, peel away clear adhesive at the top of your
FreshPouch. Check to be sure no food has adhered to the seal.
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Fit bottom ring of FreshPump over black valve.
2
Holding the base of the FreshPump in one hand, use other hand to pull
handle up and push down, maintaining connection between pump ring
and black valve at all times.
With opening nearest you and FreshPouch (clear side) facing up,
grasp top corners with fingers and thumbs. Pull tight (hands
pulling outward) while folding date/contents label over until
white, dotted line shows. Press corners only.
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1
2
HINT: Pushing down on the base of the pump while sealing will ensure
the proper connection between the pump and valve.
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FOLD OVER
PULL
3
Continue pulling and pushing until tension is felt in handle and air
depletion is noticeable inside the FreshPouch.
4
Attach green FreshPouch seal over the black valve, pressing firmly to
ensure an airtight seal.
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4
4
Place fingers at center of folded seal. Press firmly toward corners.
Repeat several times, firmly pressing every part of seal.
Sealing Your FreshPouch Using Your FreshStation:
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1
1
Remove the wand from your FreshStation; fit the green vacuum
control port of the wand over the black valve on your FreshPouch.
2
To begin vacuum sealing, press the green button on top of your
FreshStation (“Ready/On” LED light illuminates) and cover the green
control port on top of the wand with your thumb or finger. Keep
this covered during the sealing process.
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To open your FreshPouch:
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Tear FreshPouch open at notches under the seal.
NOTE: FreshPouches are designed for single use only!
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How to PowerMarinate:
PowerMarinating
1
Place your meat or seafood into your VacuWare FreshContainer.
2
Add your marinade and replace the FreshContainer lid.
3
Vacuum seal using your FreshStation; we recommend at least
doubling the vacuum time for marinating. If your FreshStation seals
your container in fifteen seconds, continue sealing for another fifteen
seconds.
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Immediately, the fibers open, the pockets of air are vacuumed out, and
the marinade is forced into your food!
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Allow your food to marinate for fifteen minutes in the refrigerator.
Remove from your FreshContainer, and cook as desired!
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Marinated meat and seafood just tastes better. Always juicy, the rich, hearty flavor of your favorite marinade makes
an ordinary meal extraordinary! Normally, marinating needs to be done well before you are ready to prepare a meal,
but let’s face it; most of us are deciding what to cook for dinner when it’s time to cook, not twelve hours before!
VacuWare has removed the time constraints on marinating. You no longer need hours to enjoy succulent, flavorful
meats and seafood… fifteen minutes and VacuWare will do the job!
Benefits
The vacuum seal opens the meat fibers,
removes the trapped air, and forces the
marinade in
Marinate your meat, seafood, or
vegetables in MINUTES, not hours.
Try it and become a believer!
Get the tender, succulent food you
want without thinking ahead and
spending time you don’t have
PowerMarinating still works even if your meat or
seafood isn’t fully defrosted!
Try our favorite marinating recipes on the next page!
With VacuWare and PowerMarinating, you can enrich
and simplify your life, one dish at a time!
PowerMarinating Helpful Hints
Thin out a thick marinade by adding 1-3
tablespoons of water; this will help the marinade
better penetrate the meat fibers.
Tenderizing your meat before marinating will
make it even more tender, juicy, and flavorful!
PowerMarinating
Is Ideal for:
One-Dish Meals
Meats/Seafood
Vegetables
Salads
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Visit www.vacuware.com for even more Chef Rick Recipes!
Pub House Blade Steak
Ingredients
Chef Rick’s Favorite PowerMarinatingTM Recipes
Chef Rick brings his mouth-watering PowerMarinating recipes
home to you. Try one for dinner tonight! Enjoy the succulent
flavors of marinated meat and seafood in minutes and experience
the flavors you’ve been missing.
3 lbs. flank or blade steak, pounded thin 1/4”
or 1/8”
6
bulky rolls
½ cup beer
4 tbsp. olive oil
1
1
½
½
tbsp.
tbsp.
tsp.
tsp.
all-purpose season salt
paprika
pepper
salt
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10-15 min
Marinate: 15 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Difficulty:
Directions
1. In your VacuWare FreshContainer,™ combine pounded steak with dry seasoning
and toss to coat evenly. Add beer and cover.
2. PowerMarinate™ for 15 minutes or more. (The longer you marinate, the more
tender the meat.) Keep sealed & chill until ready to cook.
3. When ready to cook, add olive oil in a sauce pan. Pour entire contents into pan
and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Serve on a fresh bulky roll with mustard or steak sauce.
Tangy Barbecue Chicken Wings
Ingredients
3 lbs.
chicken wings, washed, cleaned,
separated
2 tbsp. jalapeno sauce (or hot sauce)
1½ cups favorite BBQ sauce
1 tbsp. chopped garlic
1 tbsp. minced onion
½ cup pineapple juice
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 min
Marinate: 15 min
Cook Time: 20-25 min
Difficulty:
Directions
1. In your VacuWare FreshContainer,™ combine all ingredients and toss wings to coat evenly.
2. PowerMarinate™ 15 minutes or more. Keep sealed & chill until ready to grill.
3. Grill at 375º F for 10 minutes on each side, basting with remaining marinade.
Tip: Serve with celery and ranch or blue cheese dressing. For 5 alarm heat, dry rub with
Ancho pepper seasoning.
Tri-Color Tortellini Summer Salad
Ingredients
1 lb.
1 cup
1 cup
tri-color cheese or meat
tortellini cooked, drained,
cooled
chopped summer squash,
1” cubes
chopped zucchini squash,
1” cubes
2
4-6
1
1
tbsp. chopped Vidalia onion
leaves fresh chopped basil
tbsp. fresh chopped parsley
cup favorite Italian dressing
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15-20 min
Marinate: 15 min
Cook Time: as pkg. directs
Difficulty:
Filetti D ’Baccala (Poached Cod Fish Salad)
Ingredients
2
3
¼
2
½
1
lb. cooked, salt cod fish
tbsp. fresh chopped parsley
cup finely chopped tomato
lemons, sliced in wedges
cup black or green olives, sliced
tbsp. chopped capers
1
½
4
1
1
cup
cup
cups
tsp.
tsp.
white wine
olive oil
water
pepper
salt
Serves: 6
Prep Time: 10-15 min
Marinate: 15 min
Cook Time: none
Difficulty:
Directions
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2.
3.
4.
In your VacuWare FreshContainer,™ soak dried salt cod, flaked (if pre-soaked, simply flake the cod).
Add wine, olives, capers, and parsley.
PowerMarinate™ for 15 minutes, or up to 1 day, until ready to serve.
To serve, add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Toss to coat and garnish with lemon wedges.
Mango Teriyaki Turkey Steaks
Ingredients
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 min
Marinate: 15 min
Cook Time: 20-25 min
Difficulty:
3 lbs. turkey steaks, sliced 1” thick
from turkey breast
½ cup favorite teriyaki sauce
1 tsp. Caribbean Jerk Seasoning
½ cup mango juice
Directions
Directions
1. In your VacuWare FreshContainer,™ combine all ingredients and stir to coat evenly.
2. PowerMarinate™ 15 minutes or more, or up to three days, until ready to serve.
Tip: Add your favorite PowerMarinated meat or seafood to turn this into a meal that satisfies any appetite!
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2.
3.
3.
In your VacuWare FreshContainer,™ place turkey steaks and sprinkle dry seasoning onto steaks.
Cover with teriyaki sauce and mango juice.
PowerMarinate™ for 15 minutes or more. Keep sealed & chill until ready to grill.
Grill until temperature reaches 185º F.
Tip: Served with grilled bananas and pineapple
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Chicken Parmesan Burger
Thanksgiving Burger
Ingredients
2
½
¼
4
4
lbs.
cup
cup
tbsp.
slices
ground turkey meat
pre-made stuffing
turkey gravy
cranberry jelly (or)
cranberry sauce
1 tbsp. Bell’s seasons
¼ tsp. pepper
¼ tsp. salt
Serves: 4 - 8 oz. burgers
Prep Time: 10 min
Marinate: 15 min
Cook: Ground Turkey or Chicken: 165° F
Ground Veal, Beef, Lamb, or Pork: 160° F
Difficulty:
2 lbs. ground chicken
½ cup shredded mozzarella
cheese
2 cups bread crumbs
(Italian style)
1. In your VacuWare FreshContainer,™ combine ground meat with Bell’s seasoning, salt, pepper,
and pre-made stuffing.
2. PowerMarinate™ for 15 minutes or up to 3 days, until ready to serve.
3. Divide meat into 4-6 equal segments and form into burgers.
4. Cook to temperature provided.
5. Serve on bun and top with gravy and cranberry jelly.
1. In your VacuWare FreshContainer,™ combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, and Italian
seasoning.
2. PowerMarinate™ for 15 minutes or up to 3 days, until ready to serve.
3. Divide meat into 4-6 equal segments and form into burgers. Beat egg in a separate bowl. Dip
burgers into egg mixture and coat with breadcrumbs.
4. Cook to temperature provided.
5. Serve on Italian bread. Top with melted mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
L emon Dill Salmon Burger
Teriyaki Burger
Ingredients
Serves: 4 - 8 oz. burgers
Prep Time: 10 min
Marinate: 15 min
Cook: Ground Turkey or Chicken: 165° F
Ground Veal, Beef, Lamb, or Pork: 160° F
Difficulty:
ground beef, turkey, or chicken
teriyaki marinade
Asian seasoning
pepper
salt
2 lbs. ground or chopped raw salmon
1 tsp. margarine or butter, melted
2 tbsp. lemon dill seasoning
1
egg
Directions
1. In your VacuWare FreshContainer,™ combine ground meat with teriyaki marinade, salt, pepper,
and Asian seasoning.
2. PowerMarinate™ for 15 minutes or up to 5 days, until ready to serve.
3. Divide meat into 4-6 equal segments and form into burgers.
4. Cook according to chart provided.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
In your VacuWare FreshContainer,™ combine ground salmon with remaining ingredients.
PowerMarinate™ for 15 minutes or up to 2 days, until ready to serve.
Divide meat into 4-6 equal segments and form into burgers.
Grill or bake until center is pink or firm.
Serve on bun and top with tartar sauce.
Tropical Burger
Peppery Garlic Burger
Ingredients
lbs.
tbsp.
cup
tbsp.
tsp.
Serves: 4 - 8 oz. burgers
Prep Time: 10 min
Marinate: 15 min
Cook: Until center is pink or firm
Difficulty:
Ingredients
Directions
2
2
¼
2
½
½ cup tomato sauce
2 tbsp. Italian seasoning
1
egg
Serves: 4 - 8 oz. burgers
Prep Time: 10 min
Marinate: 15 min
Cook: Ground Turkey or Chicken: 165° F
Ground Veal, Beef, Lamb, or Pork: 160° F
Difficulty:
Directions
Directions
2 lbs.
1/8 cup
1 tbsp.
1/8 tsp.
1/8 tsp.
Ingredients
Serves: 4 - 8 oz. burgers
Prep Time: 10 min
Marinate: 15 min
Cook: Ground Turkey or Chicken: 165° F
Ground Veal, Beef, Lamb, or Pork: 160° F
Difficulty:
ground beef, turkey, or chicken
fresh ground pepper
minced onions
minced garlic
salt
2
¼
2
1
1
lbs.
cup
tbsp.
tbsp.
ground turkey or chicken
crushed pineapple
shredded coconut
Adobo seasoning
egg
Directions
Directions
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2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
In your VacuWare FreshContainer,™ combine ground meat, onions, garlic, salt, and pepper.
PowerMarinate™ for 15 minutes or up to 3 days, until ready to serve.
Divide meat into 4-6 equal segments and form into burgers.
Cook according to chart provided.
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Serves: 4 - 8 oz. burgers
Prep Time: 10 min
Marinate: 15 min
Cook: Ground Turkey or Chicken: 165° F
Ground Veal, Beef, Lamb, or Pork: 160° F
Difficulty:
Ingredients
In your VacuWare FreshContainer,™ combine ground meat with remaining ingredients.
PowerMarinate™ for 15 minutes or up to 2 days, until ready to serve.
Divide meat into 4-6 equal segments and form into burgers.
Cook to temperature provided.
Serve on sweet bread with lettuce and red onion.
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