FoodSaver V3800 series Quick Start Manual & User Manual page 2

How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing Roll
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Lift Roll Cutter Slide Cutter
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
1. Open appliance door and place roll into Roll Storage 4. Press Seal/Stop Button (C). Red seal light will illuminate.
Compartment (H). For Best results, insert roll with
5. Using two hands, insert open end of bag into Vacuum
material flap down. note: Bags can be sealed with
Channel (E) until clamp motor starts. Bag must be
appliance door either open or closed.
centered between arrows.
2. Lift up Bag Cutter Bar (i) and place bag material
6. When red seal light 11 turns off, sealing is
beneath the cutter bar (See Fig.1).
complete. You may remove bag from the
3. Pull out enough bag material to hold item being Vacuum Channel (E).
vacuum packed, plus 4 inches (10.16 centimeters).
7. You now have one sealed end.
Lower the Cutter Bar and slide Bag Cutter (i) across
8. Now you are ready to vacuum seal with your new bag
the Cutter Bar (See Fig.2).
(See below).
How to Vacuum Seal with FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing Bags
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Optional Bag Storage
Insert Bag
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
1. Begin with a FoodSaver ® Vacuum Sealing System Bag 5. When red Seal Light 11 turns off, remove bag.
(or create a bag as described in the "How to Make a Refrigerate or freeze if needed. (See FoodSaver
Bag from a Roll" section above). Products Reference Guide for food safety tips.)
note: Wait at least 20 seconds between seals to
2. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches of
allow appliance to properly cool.
space between bag contents and top of bag.
6. See page 7 for information on the Pre-cut Bag Storage
3. Using two hands, insert open end of bag into Vacuum
(Shown in Fig. 4). this accessory is not included with
Channel (E) until clamp motor starts (See Fig.3). The
all units.
vacuum progress lights will illuminate.
4. Continue to hold bag until vacuum pump starts. You
may now release bag. note: To prevent crushing
delicate items, you may press Seal/Stop Button (C) at
any time to begin automatic sealing process.
Marinating with your FoodSaver Appliance
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Your FoodSaver ® Vacuum Sealing System has a special Always leave at least one inch (2.54 centimeters) of
space between contents and top of rim.
Quick Marinate Cycle which will last about ten minutes.
The vacuum motor will "hold" the vacuum for several
2. Make sure rubber gasket underneath lids as well as
minutes then release the vacuum allowing the food to
rim of marinating canister is free from food materials.
"rest" for 30 seconds. This process will then repeat
two more times. This "Pulsing" action of "vacuuming 3. Make sure Accessory Hose is securely inserted into
and resting" will allow for quicker marinating. When the port on the FoodSaver
Quick Marinate Cycle is completed the appliance will
4. Make sure knob on accessory lid is set to OPEN.
beep to signal marinating is complete.
5. Make sure lid is firmly attached to marinator base.
The FoodSaver Quick Marinator Canister is the perfect
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FoodSaver ® Accessory for marinating foods. Foods will
6. Press Marinate button
marinate in minutes when vacuum sealed because the
7. Your FoodSaver
vacuum process opens the pores of the food and absorbs
begin the Quick Marinate Cycle. The Marinate
the marinade more quickly.
Indicator Light will flash to indicate the marinating
process has begun.
important note: Use the FoodSaver Quick Marinating
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Canister with clear lid and large white knob. During the 8. During the initial vacuum cycle the Marinate Mode
Quick Marinate Cycle, make sure knob on accessory lid
Indicator will illuminate. While Marinating, the
is set to OPEN. Do not set knob to Vacuum. The Vacuum Vacuum Progress Display will blink during the Vacuum
position on the knob will allow the Quick Marinating Hold or Rest Cycle.
Canister to be used for extending
9. To preserve food safely, after completing the
vacuum storage.
marinating cycle, the appliance will signal with
short beeps to indicate your Quick Marinate Cycle is
1. Prepare enough of your favorite marinade to fully
completed. Press any button to silence the signal. You
cover food inside a marinating canister.
may now cook or refrigerate your marinated food.
Tips for Successful Vacuum Sealing
General Tips
tips for Successful Vacuum Sealing 4. To avoid overfilling, always leave at least 3 inches
(7.62 centimeters) of bag material between bag contents
1. Vacuum sealing is NOT a substitute for the heat process of
and top of bag. Then leave at least one additional inch
canning. Perishables still need to be refrigerated or frozen.
(2.54 centimeters) of bag material for each time you plan
2. For best results, use FoodSaver ® brand Bags, Canisters
to reuse bag.
and Accessories.
5. Do not create your own side seams for a FoodSaver
3. During the vacuum sealing process, small amounts of
Bag. Our bags are manufactured with a special side seam,
liquids, crumbs or food particles can be inadvertently
which is sealed all the way to the outer edge.
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pulled into Drip Tray (O), clogging the pump and
6. To prevent wrinkles in a seal when vacuum sealing bulky
damaging your appliance.
items, gently stretch bag flat while inserting into the
To prevent this, follow these tips:
vacuum channel and hold until pump begins.
a. For moist and juicy foods: Freeze first and avoid
7. If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly, simply
overfilling bags. You can also place a folded paper
reseal bag.
towel inside top of bag, and below seal area, before
8. When you are vacuum sealing items with sharp edges
vacuum sealing.
(dry spaghetti, silverware, etc.), protect bag from punctures
b. For soups, sauces and liquids: Freeze first and avoid
by wrapping item in soft cushioning material, such as a
overfilling bags. Or, use a canister in refrigerator.
paper towel. You may want to use a canister or Mason jar
c. For powdery or fine-grained foods: Avoid overfilling bags instead of a bag.
or use a canister. You can also place a coffee filter or
9. When using accessories, remember to leave one inch
paper towel inside before vacuum packaging.
(2.54 centimeters) of space at top of canister or container.
d. Empty drip tray (O) after each use.
10. Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum
sealing for best results. See FoodSaver
included with your appliance for more information.
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Tips for Successful Vacuum Sealing
11. If appliance does not function, or Seal/Stop button (C) flashes to
signal ERROR:
a. Check power cord to see if it is firmly plugged into an
electrical outlet.
b. Examine power cord for any damages.
c. See if electrical outlet is working by plugging in
Quick Marinator lid.
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d. Check to be certain the Upper Bag Detection Tray (P)
is properly inserted.
e. Make sure bag is placed correctly inside Vacuum
3 on the control panel. Channel (E). (See How to Vacuum Seal with FoodSaver
Vacuum Sealing Bags)
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tips on using PulseVac control Feature
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(This special feature is not available on all V3800 models)
Use the PulseVac Control feature to manually control the
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vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items.
1. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches
(7.62 centimeters) of space between bag contents and
top of bag.
2. Press the PulseVac button 8 . PulseVac ™ LED will
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flash to indicate PulseVac ™ mode.
3. Press appropriate Speed Setting Button 5 – Normal
or Gentle.
4. Insert open end of bag into Vacuum Channel (J).
The clamp will close to secure the bag.
tips on Sealing a Bag
when making a bag from a roll:
Press the Seal/Stop Button (C) before placing bag material
into the Vacuum Channel (E). Once bag in inserted the Seal
process will begin immediately.
note: If you forget to press the Seal/Stop Button (C) before
inserting the bag into the Vacuum Channel (E), the vacuum
® brand pump will turn on, this is not a problem, simply press the
Seal/Stop Button to prevent the pump from running
continuously,and the sealing process will begin.
tips on using the intergrated Bag opener
The Bag Opener is a handy and convenient way to open
sealed bags.
To Use:
1. Press Bag Opener to extend (press again to retract Bag
Opener for storage).
2. Fold end of bag to create a loop (as shown in Fig.5)
with the sealed bag so the Heat Sealed area is above
the cutter.
3. Hold bag taught with two hands and pull bag through the
® Reference Guide
cutter (See Fig. 6).
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Tips for Successful Vacuum Sealing
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f. Check to ensure Release Buttons (K) are tips on removing air from a Bag
properly latched.
avoid wrinkles when inserting the bag into the
g. Check Gasket (M) around Drip Tray to make sure
Vacuum channel (e).
it is free from food material and Upper Foam Gasket is
Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow air to return
properly inserted into gasket channel.
into bag. To eliminate any wrinkles while inserting bag
h. If overheated, allow appliance to cool for 20 minutes.
into the vacuum channel (E), hold bag with two hands
i. For more usage tips and safety information, please refer
gently stretching bag flat until vacuum pump begins. If
to the FoodSaver ® Reference Guide or visit our website you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply cut bag open
at www.foodsaver.com.
and vacuum seal again.
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FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing Accessories
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5. Push and hold the PulseVac Button 8 . The vacuum
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pump will run when the PulseVac Button is held down.
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Release the PulseVac ™ Button to stop the vacuum
process. This will allow you to adjust the contents of the
bag for better control of the vacuum sealing process. accessory hose reel
Repeat pushing the PulseVac Button until desired
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1. Prepare container according to FoodSaver
amount of air has been removed.
Accessory Guidelines.
note: If the vacuum pump stops engaging after several
2. Pull Accessory Hose (F) from appliance and Insert the
pushes of the PulseVac Button, it means the maximum
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end into the port on accessory. Twist tab while inserting
vacuum has been reached. Do not continue to push the
to ensure a tight fit.
PulseVac Button.
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3. Push Accessory Vacuum Button
6. Press Seal/Stop Button 9 to seal the bag and end the
process. Motor will run until vacuum process is complete.
PulseVac ™ mode.
(To Marinate, follow instructions found in Marinate Button
7. When the red Seal Indicator Light 11 turns off, remove
section of this Quick Start Guide).
bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed.
4. When motor turns off, gently twist and remove Accessory
Hose from accessory.
how to Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into the
note: if you are using a canister with large white knob,
drip tray (o) or getting trapped in the seal:
rotate knob clockwise to the "Closed" position, then gently
Either pre-freeze moist food such as raw meat for 1-2 hours
twist and remove Accessory Hose from accessory.
before vacuum sealing, or place a folded paper towel between
5. To test vacuum, simply tug on accessory lid. It should
food and end of bag to absorb excess liquids. Be sure to leave
not move.
at least 3 inches (7.62 centimeters) between paper towel and
end of bag so that bag seals properly with paper towel inside 6. To retract accessory hose, while holding unit, gently pull
and is not positioned in between the seal area. on hose end to allow hose to retract into appliance
housing. Do not release freely as it may damage the
Make sure appliance has time to cool down.
hose tip.
Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very heavy
usage, appliance will stop operating to prevent overheating. important: When pulling hose Do Not extend beyond green
If it does, wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off. circle marked on hose.
note: For important tips on using accessories with different
foods, please refer to the FoodSaver
Note: Bags that previously contained fruits, vegetable and
dry goods can be resealed. Bags that contained raw meats,
fish eggs or unpasteurized cheese should be discarded Pre-cut bag storage (as shown in Fig. 4, pg.4)
after use becase they may contain invisible bacteria that
Some models include a storage tray for precut bags.
will remain after washing.
Attach the precut storage tray to the back of the housing
Fold Bag Pull Through Cutter by aligning the four tabs into the corresponding slots of
the back of the appliance housing. Once aligned, gently
press storage tray downward until the storage tray clicks
into place.
For information on how to purchase the pre-cut bag storage,
please visit our website at www.foodsaver.com.
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
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if motor runs for more than 30 seconds without
stopping, consider the following:
If you are vacuum sealing with a bag, make sure the
bag is properly sealed (See "How to Make a Bag From a
Roll"). Check foam gasket around Upper Bag Detection
Tray to make sure it is free from food material and is
properly inserted into gasket channel.
If vacuum sealing with an accessory, check Accessory
Hose connections to ensure a tight fit.
how to open FoodSaver ® Vacuum Sealing
accessories after Vacuum Sealing
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FoodSaver ® Vacuum Sealing canisters
(without large knob on lid)
To release vacuum and open, push gray rubber button on lid.
4 to begin vacuum
Quick Marinators (with large knob on lid) and universal lids
To release vacuum and open, turn knob counterclockwise on
lid to open.
FoodSaver ® jar Sealer with Mason jars
For use with Ball ® and Kerr ® brand Mason jars.
T o release vacuum and open, wedge spoon between Mason
jar lid and highest part of threaded rim. Twist spoon gently
to release vacuum.
iMPortant: Do NOT use screw bands when vacuum sealing jars.
FoodSaver lunch and leftover and Sandwich and
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Snack containers
Attach the supplied adapter to the accessory hose and place
the adapter over the vacuum valve of the Container lid. While
applying downward pressure to the adaptor, press the Accessory
Button. Once the air has been removed from the Container, the
Reference Guide.
® Sealer will automatically turn off.
FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers
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To release vacuum and open, simply pull up on Bottle Stopper.
Always unplug appliance before cleaning.
FoodSaver Zipper Bags
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Your SmartSeal Appliance works with FoodSaver Zipper Valve
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Bags. Use of FoodSaver Zipper Bags requires an adaptor
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available at www.foodsaver.com or by calling 1-877-777-8042.
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