FoodSaver V2860 Quick Start Manual

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 Using PulseVac
Use the PulseVac Control feature to manually control
the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items.
1. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches of
space between bag contents and top of bag.
2. Open appliance lid and place open end of bag into
Vacuum Channel (J) . Close lid and use Latch
3. Press appropriate Food Setting Button
4. Press appropriate Speed Setting Button
results, choose either Gentle or Normal Speed setting.
You can change speed settings between pushes of
the Pulse Button if you wish.

Tips on Sealing a Bag

Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.
When making a bag from a roll, place bag material on
Sealing Strip (L) , close lid and make sure to use the
Latch (E) to lock lid. Then press Seal Button
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled
into the Vacuum Channel
seal. Either pre-freeze moist food such as raw meat for
1-2 hours before vacuum packaging, or place a folded
paper towel between food and end of bag to absorb

Tips on Removing Air from a Bag

Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.
When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make sure the
Latch is in the locked position.
(E)
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing
Strip. Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow
air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag
along Sealing Strip (L) before closing lid and vacuum
packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply
cut bag open and vacuum package again.

Tips on Storage

To utilize flip-up storage:
1. Close the lid.
2. Turn Latch (E) halfway to secure for storage
(the halfway position locks appliance lid for storage
without compressing the foam gasket and creating
unnecessary wear and tear).
3. Push and hold Release Button
of appliance.
Control Feature
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(E) to lock.
(N) Moist or Dry.
(P) . For best
(U) .
or trapped in the
(J)
on the right side
(C)
5. Push and hold the Pulse Button
will run as long as the Pulse Button is held down.
Release the Pulse Button to stop the vacuum
process. Repeat pushing the Pulse Button until
desired amount of air has been removed.
6. Press Seal Button
(U)
Pulse mode.
7. When the Progress Lights
lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed.
excess liquids. Just be sure to leave at least 3 inches
between paper towel and end of bag so that bag seals
properly with paper towel inside.
Make sure appliance has time to cool down.
Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. If appliance is
engaged prior to 20 seconds from last use, the error
light will flash. Under very heavy usage, appliance will
shut off automatically to prevent overheating. If it does,
wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off.
If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without
stopping, consider the following: If vacuum packaging
with a bag, make sure open end is placed down inside
Vacuum Channel (J) and make sure Accessory Hose
is not attached. If vacuum packaging with an accessory,
check Accessory Hose in appliance lid and in accessory
to ensure a tight fit.
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4. Raise the front of appliance until it's in the upright
position and it clicks.
5. Let go of the Release Button.
6. When ready to use again, press Release Button and
lower front of appliance.
(R) . The vacuum
to seal the bag and end
(T) turn off, unlock Latch,
(A)
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