Fisher & Paykal VB60SMEI1 Vacuum Seal Drawer User Manual

Fisher & Paykal VB60SMEI1 Vacuum Seal Drawer

Introduction

The Fisher & Paykal VB60SMEI1 Vacuum Seal Drawer is designed to prepare food perfectly for sous vide cooking, offering powerful vacuum sealing for marinating, food storage, portioning, and resealing. With the Fisher & Paykal VB60SMEI1 Vacuum Seal Drawer, you can enjoy effortless preparation thanks to three adjustable levels of vacuum and heat sealing—ideal for everything from delicate ingredients to long-term storage. Its intuitive touch controls make the Fisher & Paykal VB60SMEI1 Vacuum Seal Drawer simple to operate, delivering professional-quality results every time. As part of Fisher & Paykal’s companion product suite, this vacuum seal drawer is crafted to seamlessly match your kitchen’s design for flexible, integrated configurations.

Features & benefits

Complementary design

• Our Vacuum Seal Drawer comes with the option of a stylish black glass panel or an elegant grey glass panel, for seamless pairing with our Minimal or Contemporary style ovens.
• Three levels of vacuum heat and sealing Vacuum Vacuum-sealed food intensifies flavours, infuses marinades and retains freshness. Effortlessly prepare food for sous vide cooking in optimal conditions.

Preserve freshness

• Vacuum sealing creates the ideal conditions for longer food shelf life and storage. Minimal air exposure hinders the growth of bacteria and mould, preventing freezer burn and protecting your food.

Easy to Use

• This Vacuum Seal Drawer is handle-free, push-to-open for effortless loading and operating.
• The touch controls are responsive and intuitive for ease of use. Reduce food waste
• Our Vacuum Seal drawers help to extend the lifespan of food by removing excess air, which is the prime reason for spoilage.
• Vacuum sealing allows you to buy food in bulk and safely seal it for a longer shelf life. Our food-grade, BPA-free bags are an excellent storage option — these can be reused if sealed and cut appropriately.
• The stainless steel interior can be wiped down with a damp cloth for easy cleaning.

Where applicable

All appliances use energy, and energy usage typically generates carbon emissions. Fisher & Paykel Appliances’ In-use Energy Carbon Emissions Estimate indicates carbon emissions from a product’s in-use energy. This is calculated either annually or per cycle, using the product’s market-specific energy label energy consumption data multiplied by the carbon emissions factor for energy in your country or region.

Our In-use Energy Carbon Emissions Estimate is designed to assist customers in making informed purchasing decisions when comparing different Fisher & Paykel products. For example, a heat pump dryer typically has a lower In-use Energy Carbon Emissions Estimate than a vented dryer.

Customer Support

• Tel: 1.888.936.7872
• Website: www.fisherpaykel.com

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FAQs

Q: What is the Fisher & Paykel VB60SMEI1 Vacuum Seal Drawer?

A built-in 24-inch vacuum sealing drawer, the VB60SMEI1 is used to seal food in airtight bags for marinating, sous vide cooking or long-term storage. It is a component of Fisher & Paykel’s modular kitchen line and works well with warming drawers and companion ovens.

Q: How does vacuum sealing help preserve food?

By excluding air, particularly oxygen, from the bag, vacuum sealing helps preserve freshness, flavour, and nutrients for a longer period of time by reducing bacterial growth, oxidation, and freezer burn.

Q: Can I use the drawer for sous vide cooking?

Indeed. The VB60SMEI1 was created especially for sous vide cooking. Before cooking food in a water bath at regulated temperatures, use it to vacuum-seal it.

Q: Can I seal liquids or sauces in the vacuum drawer?

Yes, but put liquids in a freezer-safe bag and use the ‘Gentle’ vacuum setting. To avoid spills, partially freeze large amounts of liquid before sealing.

Q: How many sealing levels does the VB60SMEI1 offer?

To accommodate various food varieties and bag thicknesses, the drawer has three vacuum strength levels (Low, Medium, and High) and three sealing times (Short, Medium, and Long).

Q: Can I use the vacuum drawer to reseal snack bags or coffee bags?

Indeed. Using the Seal Only feature, you can reseal pre-opened food packaging, including chip bags, without cleaning.

Q: What is the “Marinate” function used for?

To draw marinades deeply into food, the Marinate function alternates between suction and rest intervals. It can cut the time needed for marinating from several hours to just ten to twenty minutes.