Vacuum Sealing Drawer

Modern day food preservation has reached a whole new level of sophistication with the Gaggenau Vacuum Drawer. There are many benefits to vacuum sealing foods and with options for sealing in bags, containers or small jars the vacuum drawer not only aids in food preservation and kitchen organization but also helps minimize food waste.

Flavor can be added to meats, fruits and vegetables with a marinade and when vacuum sealed in a bag, the food cell pores open quickly absorbing the flavor. This process produces a more intense flavor in as little as 15 minutes.

Vacuum Sealing in Bags

In the vacuuming process the air is removed from the bag or container in 3 levels.

Gaggenau vacuum drawer control panel with vacuum-sealing level 1 indicated

Level 1 - 80% air extraction

Level 1 is used for delicate foods such as berries, chips, and cookies.

Gaggenau vacuum drawer control panel with vacuum-sealing level 2 indicated

Level 2 - 95% air extraction

Level 2 is used for soft foods such as sauces, soups, rice, pasta, salad, soft cheese and washed vegetables.

Gaggenau vacuum drawer control panel with vacuum-sealing level 3 indicated

Level 3 - 99% air extraction

Level 3 is used for meats, seafood, marinating, freezing and sous vide cooking.

Image collage of the Gaggenau vacuum drawer sealing bags containing coffee beans, whole vegetables and marinated vegetables

Three heat sealing levels provide flexible storage and cooking options.

Level 1 - ideal for bags that you plan to open multiple times such as coffee, cheese and nuts.
Level 2 - a stronger seal is ideal for storing items such fruits and vegetables
Level 3 - safely seal bags for freezing, marinating and sous vide cooking.

Sealing Outside the Chamber

Close-up of a wine bottle being sealed with the Gaggenau bottle adapter and vacuum drawer

Sealing Open Bottles

Stand the bottle upright and attach the adapter to the receptacle in the drawer with the outlet pointing upwards. Insert one of the accessory bottle caps into the bottle and attach the bottle adapter to the cap, attach the hose and seal the bottle on level 1.

Note: not suitable for any type of carbonated beverage.

Close-up of a vacuuming container being sealed with the Gaggenau adapter and vacuum drawer

Sealing in a Vacuum Container

Plug the vacuuming adaptor to the air outlet, then secure the vacuum hose in the adaptor to the container. Select level 1 or 2

Gaggenau vacuuming bags are BPA free and come in 3 sizes, they are suitable for sous vide cooking and are microwave safe.

This video demonstrates how to use the Vacuum Drawer and includes important information regarding cleaning and maintenance.

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