FoodSaver GameSaver Turbo Plus Quick Start Manual

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Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging
For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver ® Reference Guide or visit our website at www.foodsaver.com.

Tips on Sealing a Bag

Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled 3 inches between paper towel and end of the bag so
that bag seals properly with paper towel inside.
into the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the
seal. Either pre-freeze moist foods such as raw meat
Make sure the Seal Level (D) is set to the
for 1-2 hours before vacuum packaging, or place a
appropriate setting.
folded paper towel between food and end of bag to
absorb excess liquids. Be sure to leave at least

Tips on Removing Air from a Bag

Make sure you've placed the bag in the proper If motor runs for more than 30 seconds with-
place. When vacuum packaging, make sure open end out stopping,
of the bag is inside Vacuum Channel . Also make again. If you are making initial seal on a piece of bag
(L)
sure the roll itself is tucked back into Roll Storage material with two open ends, make sure end of bag
Compartment or it could prevent appliance is placed on Sealing Strip, not in the Vacuum
(O)
from operating properly. Channel (L) . If you are vacuum packaging with a bag,
make sure open end is placed down inside Vacuum
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing
Channel and make sure Accessory Hose
Strip. Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow
attached. If you are vacuum packaging with an
air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag
accessory, check Accessory Hose in appliance lid and
along Sealing Strip (P) before closing lid and vacuum
in accessory to ensure a tight fit. Make sure Seal
packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag,
Level is set to appropriate position.
(E)
simply cut bag open and vacuum package again.
Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging

General Tips

1. Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the
heat process of canning. Perishables still need to
be refrigerated or frozen.
For best results, use FoodSaver
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and Accessories.
3. During the vacuum packaging process, small
amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can
be inadvertently pulled into Vacuum Channel,
clogging the pump and damaging your appliance.
To prevent this, follow these tips:
you may need to adjust bag and try
a. For moist and juicy foods such as raw meats:
Freeze first and avoid overfilling bags. You can
also place a folded paper towel inside top of bag,
but below seal area, before vacuum packaging.
b. For soups, sauces and liquids: Freeze first and
avoid overfilling bags. Or, use a canister in
is not
(F)
refrigerator.
For powdery or fine-grained foods: Avoid
c.
overfilling bags or use a canister. You can also
place a coffee filter or paper towel inside
before vacuum packaging.
d. If your appliance features a Drip Tray
empty and clean after each use.
To avoid overfilling, always leave at least 3 inches
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of bag material between bag contents and top of
bag. Then leave at least one additional inch of bag
material for each time you plan to reuse bag.
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5. Do not create your own side seams for a
FoodSaver ® Bag. These bags are manufactured
with a special side seam, which is sealed all the
way to the outer edge.
® Bags, Canisters
6. To prevent wrinkles in seal when vacuum
packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat
along Sealing Strip before you close lid.
7. If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,
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simply reseal bag about inch above first seal.
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8. When you are vacuum packaging items with sharp
edges (dry spaghetti, silverware, etc.), protect
bag from punctures by wrapping item in soft
cushioning material, such as a paper towel. You
may want to use a canister or Mason jar instead
of a bag.
9. When using accessories, remember to leave one
inch of space at top of canister or container.
10. Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before
vacuum packaging for best results. See pages 2-3
of FoodSaver ® Reference Guide for more
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information.
11. CAUTION: THIS SEALER IS NOT FOR
COMMERCIAL USE. IF SEALING MORE THAN
30 BAGS OR CANISTERS IN A ROW, WAIT AT
LEAST 25 MINUTES BEFORE CONTINUING TO
USE YOUR VACUUM FOOD SEALER.
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QuickStart
GameSaver
FoodSaver ®

Features of Your Appliance

Accessory Hose
A
Storage (under lid)
Seal
B
Button
Progress
C
Indicator Lights
D Digital
Display
E Seal Level
Button(s) (5-Level)
F Accessory G Vacuum/Cancel J Accessory
Hose Button Port
H Pulse K Bag
Button Cutter
I Canister
Button
L Vacuum
Channel
Easy-clean
M
Drip Tray
Rubber
N
Gasket
For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the FoodSaver ® Reference Guide
included with your appliance. Questions? Visit us at www.foodsaver.com or call 1-800-777-5452 (U.S.)
or 1-877-804-5383 (Canada). Get tips on vacuum packaging and order FoodSaver ® Accessories.
® Turbo Plus and
Professional III Plus
O Built-in Roll Storage
Compartment
Extra-wide
P
Sealing Strip