HOW TO PROPERLY CARE FOR YOUR VACUUM SYSTEM
Versatile, functional, and, above all, hygienic – those characteristics define ZWILLING Fresh & Save products. Find out how to keep your products clean when vacuum sealing.
CARING FOR YOUR VACUUM SYSTEM – THE BEST TIPS FOR EVERY PRODUCT
Cleanliness is one of the most important ingredients for good cooking. It is as much a part of kitchen organization as proper food storage. Only clean and well-maintained food vacuum pumps, food storage containers, and vacuum seal bags should be used in your kitchen. This prolongs the life of ZWILLING Fresh & Save products and helps to keep their vacuum output consistent. Regular maintenance also prevents the build-up of dirt and germs.
CLEANING THE VACUUM PUMP – WHY IT IS IMPORTANT
There are many good reasons to clean your vacuum pump regularly. While it may not have much contact with ingredients and food, consistent cleaning is vital as it is an electrical kitchen appliance. Additionally, certain ingredients may come in close contact with the pump.
The pump usually only touches the valve of ZWILLING Fresh & Save products, i.e., on the vacuum containers, lunch boxes, vacuum seal bags, and the wine sealer. After regular use, we recommend cleaning it following the below instructions:
Wipe the outside of the vacuum pump with a slightly damp cloth and open the cap.
Remove the silicone attachment inside the food vacuum sealer, rinse with warm water, and put it back on once dry.
Close the cap, and you’re done!
If you want to vacuum seal marinated foods in a bag, you can use our liquid barrier to prevent liquids from entering the pump during suction. Small help, big impact: The liquid barrier holds back the liquid for you. This gives you time to switch off the pump before sauces get too close to it.
Our ZWILLING Fresh & Save vacuum seal bags are reusable for sustainable freshness. Therefore, we recommend cleaning your vacuum seal bags properly after each use. Here’s a guide on how to best do it and what products to use:
First, pour some dishwashing soap inside the bag with warm water and gently swirl it around.
Then, clean the bag with a sponge or brush.
Pour out the dirty water and rinse the bag thoroughly with clean water.
Dry the inside and outside of the bag with a clean drying towel.
Finally, turn the vacuum seal bag inside out, stand it up, and reuse it after letting it dry.
ZWILLING Fresh & Save vacuum containers, lunch boxes and CUBE boxes are even easier to clean.
The plastic and glass containers are dishwasher safe.
The flat lids can go in the dishwasher whole but disassemble those with an indicator function beforehand.
The ZWILLING Fresh & Save wine sealer can also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
If you don’t have a dishwasher, all containers and the wine sealer can be easily cleaned by hand with warm water and dish soap.
