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Getting Started
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How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver
Pull Out Bag Material
Set Seal Level
1.
Open appliance lid and place roll into Roll
5.
When Progress Indicator Lights stop blinking, bag
Storage Compartment
(O)
.
material is sealed. Lid will open slightly.
2.
Pull out enough bag material to hold item to be
6.
To cut bag, slide Bag Cutter
vacuum packaged, plus at least 3 inches. Close lid.
sliding channel to other end.
3.
Set Seal Level
(E)
.
7.
Open lid, remove bag, and tuck roll back
4.
Press and release Seal Button
(B)
. Lid will be
into Roll Storage Compartment before vacuum
pulled down automatically and Progress Indicator
packaging.
Lights
will turn on, indicating bag material is
Now you are ready to vacuum package with your
(C)
being sealed.
new bag (see below).
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver
Place Bag in Vacuum Channel
Set Seal Level
Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches of
or
1.
4
5
such as raw meat (longer seal time).
space between bag contents and top of bag.
To begin vacuum process, press and release
Open appliance lid and place open end of bag
5.
2.
Vacuum Button
down into Vacuum Channel
(L)
. Make sure roll
Indicator Lights
material is tucked back into Roll Storage
6.
When motor and Progress Indicator Lights turn off,
Compartment
(O)
or it could prevent the appli-
vacuum and seal process is complete. Open lid and
ance from operating properly.
remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze as needed. (See
3.
Close lid.
FoodSaver
®
4.
Set Seal Level
(E)
to:
1
or
2
to re-seal bags, such as foil-type potato
The Vacuum/Cancel Button
Tip:
chip bags (shorter seal time).
used to cancel vacuum process mid-way and open lid.
to vacuum package using FoodSaver
®
bags
3
(medium seal time).
FoodSaver
®
Roll
FoodSaver
®
1.
Always leave at least one inch of space between
contents and rim.
2.
Wipe rim of container or bottle to ensure it is
clean and dry.
3.
Place lid on canister or container, or place stopper
in bottle.
Press and Release Seal Button
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver
(K)
from one end of
Insert Accessory Hose
Prepare container according to FoodSaver
1.
®
Bags
Accessory Guidelines above.
Insert one end of Accessory Hose
2.
Accessory Port
(J)
end into port on accessory. Twist tab on
Accessory Hose to ensure a tight fit.
3.
To begin vacuum process, press and release
Canister Button
(I)
Indicator Lights
(C)
Press and Release Vacuum Button
How to Open FoodSaver
to vacuum package moist or juicy foods
FoodSaver
®
Vacuum Packaging Canisters
(without large knob on lid)
. Motor will start and Progress
(G)
To release vacuum and open, push gray rubber
(C)
will turn on in sequence.
button on lid.
FoodSaver
®
Quick Marinator
(with large knob on lid) and Universal Lids
Reference Guide for food safety tips.)
To release vacuum and open, turn knob on lid
can also be
(G)
to
Open
.
®
Accessories
Accessory Guidelines
4.
For accessories with a large knob on lid, turn knob
to
. Vacuum package using instructions
Vacuum
below. When vacuum process is complete, turn
knob to
before removing Accessory Hose.
Closed
5.
For accessories without a large knob on lid,
vacuum package using instructions below.
®
Accessories
Set Seal Level
Press and Release Vacuum Button
®
When motor and Progress Indicator Lights turn
4.
off, vacuum process is complete.
into
Gently twist and remove Accessory Hose from
(F)
5.
on appliance. Insert other
accessory and appliance.
6.
To test vacuum, simply tug on accessory lid.
It should not move.
Note:
For important tips on using accessories
. Motor will start and Progress
with different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver
will turn on in sequence.
Reference Guide.
®
Accessories after Vacuum Packaging
FoodSaver
®
Jar Sealer with Mason Jars
For use with Ball
®
and Kerr
®
brand Mason jars.
Do NOT use screw bands when
IMPORTANT:
vacuum packaging jars. To open, wedge spoon
between Mason jar lid and highest part of threaded
rim. Twist spoon gently to release vacuum.
FoodSaver
®
Bottle Stoppers
To release vacuum and open, simply twist and pull
up on Bottle Stopper.
Additional Features
Accessory Hose Storage
(under lid)
To keep your Accessory Hose
(F)
handy, just loop
the hose into place in the hose storage rack under
the appliance lid.
Seal Button
The Seal Button
stops the vacuum process early
(B)
and seals the bag, preventing delicate foods such as
cookies from being crushed.
1.
Vacuum package as described in previous sections.
To stop process before all air is removed,
2.
press and release Seal Button. Vacuum process
will stop within a few seconds and
bag will be sealed.
Pulse Mode
Pulse Mode allows you maximum control over the
vacuum process for crushable items in bags. After
placing bag in Vacuum Channel
(L)
and closing lid, fol-
low these instructions:
Set Seal Level
to:
1.
(E)
®
or
to re-seal bags, such as foil-type potato
1
2
chip bags (shorter seal time).
to vacuum package using FoodSaver
®
bags
3
(medium seal time).
or
to vacuum package moist or juicy food
4
5
such as raw meat (longer seal time).
2.
Press Pulse Button
(H)
and hold for as long as
desired, then release. Progress Indicator Lights
(C)
will flash quickly after Pulse Button is used. To
remove more air, simply repeat Steps above.
When motor and Progress Indicator Lights
3.
(C)
turn off, open lid and remove bag.
3.
After removing desired amount of air, press Seal
Button
to seal bag. Progress Indicator Lights
(B)
will flash slowly when bag is sealing.
5.
When motor and light turn off, vacuum and seal
process is complete.
When using Pulse Mode, you must press Instant
Tip:
Seal Button to seal bag. If there is no activity for 30
seconds appliance will shut off automatically and bag
will not be sealed.
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