Welcome to FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System ..............2 ® Features: FoodSaver V2800 Series ..................3 ® How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll ................5 ® How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver Bags ..............6 ® To Utilize Flip Storage ......................6 Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging ..................7...
You may want to be refrigerated or frozen. use a canister or Mason jar instead of a bag. 2. For best results, use only with FoodSaver Bags, ® 8. When using accessories, remember to leave one Rolls, Containers and Accessories.
Features: FoodSaver ® V2800 Series A. Flip-up Release Button B. Appliance Control Panel C. Accessory Port D. Appliance Lid E. Easy-lock Latch F. Upper Foam Gasket G. Roll Storage Compartment H. Roll Cutter and Cutter Bar I. Easy-clean Drip Tray J.
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Canister Accessory Button Button Port The user-friendly, control panel makes it easy for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver System. ® Three Speed Settings When vacuum sealing delicate items, press Gentle Setting Button so that the gentle speed indicator light is illuminated. For more control you may press Seal Button at any time to stop vacuum and begin sealing process.
How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll ® 1. Open appliance lid and place roll into Roll Storage Compartment. 2. Lift up Roll Cutter Bar. Place bag material below cutter bar. 3. Pull bag material to the outer edge of the Sealing Strip and lower the Cutter Bar to hold bag in place.
6. When Seal Indicator Light turns off, unlock Latch, lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed. (See FoodSaver Reference Guide for food safety tips.) Close and Latch Lid Note: Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds after each use.
When freezing vegetables, it is best to pre-freeze — do not thaw perishable foods at room temperature. them for 1-2 hours or until solidly frozen. To freeze To reheat foods in a microwave in a FoodSaver Bag, ® vegetables in individual servings, first place on a always cut corner of the bag before placing it on a www.foodsaver.com 1-877-777-8042...
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Before you vacuum package liquids such as soup in a block. Once they are frozen, remove from baking stock, pre-freeze in a casserole dish, loaf pan or ice sheet and vacuum package vegetables in a FoodSaver cube tray until solid. Remove frozen liquid from pan ®...
Storage Guide Meat, Cheese, Vegetables, Fruits Recommended Storage Life Where FoodSaver with FoodSaver Normal ® ® Foods to Store Bag/Accessory System Storage Life Meat Beef, Pork, Lamb Freezer FoodSaver 2-3 years 6 months ® Ground Meat Freezer FoodSaver 1 year 4 months ®...
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver Accessories ® 1. Prepare container according to FoodSaver will still go through sealing cycle even when ® Accessory Guidelines. vacuuming an accessory. You will hear Motor shut off and then the sealing cycle will begin.
Pump is running, but bag is not evacuating. Vacuum Pump is • If making a bag from a roll, make sure one end of bag is sealed. See How to running, but bag Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll on page 5. ® is not evacuating •...
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Bag melts • Sealing Strip may have become too hot. Always wait at least 20 seconds for appliance to cool down before you vacuum package another item. • Use FoodSaver brand bags. Our FoodSaver Bags and Rolls are specially ® ®...
JCS or an authorized JCS service center or use of this product with non-FoodSaver® branded bags and/or rolls. Further, this limited warranty does not cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
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If you register on our website, you will have the opportunity to receive special bag and accessory introductory offers. Refer to the registration card inside the box. For important safety information and helpful tips, please visit us at www.foodsaver.com to get tips on vacuum sealing and order FoodSaver brand accessories, bags and rolls, ®...
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