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Quick Start Guide V2860-IUK.qxd
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Features
The user-friendly control panel makes it easy for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver
System, and the touchpad design allows you to easily wipe it clean.
M
Vacuum & Seal Button
Q
This button has two uses:
1. Press to vacuum package and seal
food airtight. Appliance shuts off
R
automatically.
2. Press to cancel process at any point.
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Adjustable Food Settings
Select food type to optimize the seal – Dry
S
(normal seal time) for foods without liquid;
Moist (longer seal time) for juicy foods.
O
Accessory Port
Attach Accessory Hose
here to
(A)
vacuum package with FoodSaver
®
Canisters
and Accessories.
P
Three Speed Settings
T
Progress Lights
Select speed to optimize vacuum –
Signal progression of vacuuming and sealing
Gentle for delicate foods; Normal for
process. All three lights shut off when the full
average-sized bags, canisters and all
process is finished.
accessories; Fast for larger-sized bags
and canisters.
U
Crush Free Instant Seal Button
This button has four uses:
1. Press to immediately stop the vacuum
process and begin sealing the bag. This
prevents crushing delicate items such as
bread, cookies and pastries.
2. Press to create a seal when making bags
from a FoodSaver
3. Press to create a seal on Mylar bags
(such as a crisp packet) to keep food
sealed airtight.
4. Press during Pulse mode to seal bag.
Flip-up Storage
The V2860 model flips upright for convenient,
space-saving storage. See Tips section for detailed
flip-up directions.
Getting Started
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Vacuum Packaging
How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver
Canister Vacuum Button
Press to achieve best vacuum for
canisters and accessories.
Pulse Vacuum Control Button
Use to manually control the vacuum process
and avoid crushing delicate items. See Tips
section for further information.
Place Bag Material on Sealing Strip
Seal Indicator Light
Open appliance lid and place roll into Roll
1.
Constant light indicates sealing process
Storage Compartment
is engaged.
(Flashing light indicates error.)
Lift up Bag Cutter Bar
2.
Pull bag material to the outer edge of the
3.
Sealing Strip
4.
Close and lock the lid using the Latch
5.
Press Seal Button
6.
When Progress Lights
complete. Unlock Latch and lift lid.
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver
Place Bag in Vacuum Channel
1.
Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 7.5 cm of
space between bag contents and top of bag.
Open appliance lid and place open end of bag
2.
into Vacuum Channel
Close lid and use Latch
3.
®
Roll.
Press appropriate Food Setting Button
4.
Choose Moist for juicy foods or Dry for foods
without liquid. Appliance will default to Dry setting
after each use.
Press appropriate Speed Setting Button
5.
Choose Gentle for delicate foods; Normal for
average-sized bags, canisters and all accessories; or
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Roll
3
4
Close and Latch Lid
Press Seal Button
You now have one sealed end and need to cut
7.
.
the bag to the length you need. Pull out enough
(G)
.
bag material to hold item to be vacuum packed,
(H)
plus 7.5 cm.
and lower the Cutter Bar.
Gently press and slide Bag Cutter across the
(L)
8.
(E)
.
length of the roll.
(U)
.
Now you are ready to vacuum package with your
(T)
turn off, sealing is
new bag (see below).
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Bags
2
3
Close and Latch Lid
Press Vacuum & Seal Button
Fast for larger-sized bags and canisters. Appliance
will default to Normal speed after each use.
Press Vacuum & Seal Button
6.
(M)
.
automatic vacuum and sealing process.
(J)
to lock.
When Progress Lights
turn off, unlock Latch,
(E)
7.
(T)
–
lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if
(N)
needed. (See FoodSaver
®
Reference Guide for food
safety tips.)
Note:
Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds after
–
(P)
each use. Always store the appliance with the Latch
halfway to secure for storage.
FoodSaver
Accessories
®
How to Prepare FoodSaver
Always leave at least 2.5 cm of space between
1.
contents and rim.
2.
Wipe rim of canister to ensure it is clean and dry.
Place lid on canister.
3.
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How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver
Prepare canister according to FoodSaver
1.
Accessory Guidelines above.
2.
With lid closed, insert one end of Accessory
Hose
(A)
into Port
(O)
on appliance. Insert other
end into canister port. Twist grey tab while
inserting to ensure a tight fit.
Lock the Latch
on side of appliance
3.
(E)
before vacuuming.
If vacuum packaging in a large canister, push
4.
Fast Speed Setting
Button.
(P)
How to Open FoodSaver
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FoodSaver
®
Vacuum Packaging Canisters
To release vacuum and open, push grey rubber
button on lid.
to begin
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Accessories for Vacuum Packaging
®
Canister
®
Push the Canister Vacuum Button
. Motor will
5.
(Q)
run until vacuum process is complete.
6.
When motor turns off, gently twist and remove
Accessory Hose from canister and appliance.
Unlock Latch.
To test vacuum, simply tug on lid.
7.
It should not move.
For important tips on using accessories with
Note:
different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver
®
Reference Guide.
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Accessories after Vacuum Packaging
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