Perishables still need risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons to be refrigerated or frozen. including the following: 2. For best results, use only with FoodSaver Bags, ® 1. Read all instructions before use.
System has helped millions of households keep food fresh longer in the refrigerator, After registering your product, you’ll have freezer and pantry. The FoodSaver system ® exclusive access to special sale items for is designed to remove air and extend freshness up to five times longer than online registrants only.
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FoodSaver ® FM2400 Series G. Handheld A. Dry/Moist Food Settings B. Seal Button C. Vac/Seal Button D. Power On/Off Indicator Light Storage Clip Port E. Easy Lock Latch: Operate Adjust Back to put unit in Operate Mode. This turns the unit on for vacuuming and sealing.
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Moist Indicator Light is illuminated. Choose the Dry Food Setting for foods without liquid. Seal Button T his button has three uses: 1. Press to create a seal when making bags from a FoodSaver Roll. ® 2. Press to immediately stop the vacuum process and begin sealing the bag. This prevents crushing delicate items such as bread, cookies and pastries.
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How to... 1. Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll ® 1. Open appliance door (I) and place roll into Roll Holder. 2. Lift up Roll Cutter Bar (P) and place bag material beneath the cutter bar. Pull out enough bag material to hold item being vacuum sealed, plus 3 inches (7.62 cm).
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Store 5. When Seal Indicator Light turns off, turn Latch to Open OPEN position, lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed. See FoodSaver.com for Storage Guide safe food storage tips.) Close and Latch Lid Important Tips: • Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds after each use.
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2. Insert Chamber Clip into the hole until it clicks into place. Containers (not included; sold separately) 1. Prepare container according to FoodSaver Accessory ® Guidelines, which are included with accessory purchases. 2. Pull Handheld Sealer from appliance. Place end over gray valve on container.
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How to... 4. Use Handheld Sealer with Vacuum Zipper Bags 1. Place food into Zipper Bag. Make sure not to put any food under valve. Press zipper closed with finger while bag is lying down on a flat surface. 2. Pull Handheld Sealer from appliance. Place end over the valve on bag.
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How to... 5. Open FoodSaver Accessories After Sealing ® All accessories sold separately FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing Canisters ® (without large knob on lid) To release vacuum and open, push gray rubber button on lid. FoodSaver Bulk Canisters and Quick Marinators ®...
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Guidelines For Successful Vacuum Sealing Vacuum Sealing and Food Safety The vacuum sealing process extends the life of foods by removing most of the air from the sealed container, thereby reducing oxidation, which affects nutritional value, flavor and overall quality. Removing air can also inhibit growth of microorganisms, which can cause problems under certain conditions: Mold –...
3-inch (7.62 cm) room you normally leave between To reheat foods in a microwave in a FoodSaver ® contents and seal. Simply cut sealed edge and Bag, always cut corner of the bag before placing remove cheese.
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You can also place the food in its original bag inside a FoodSaver Bag, or use a FoodSaver normal. Store in refrigerator. ® ®...
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Simply follow the directions to vacuum seal items using FoodSaver Bags, ® Canisters and Accessories. • To keep emergency kits safe and dry, vacuum seal flares, batteries, flashlights, matches, candles, first aid kits, extra food and other necessities.
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Care and Cleaning of your Vacuum Sealer To Clean Appliance: Remove Power Cord from electrical outlet. Do not immerse in liquid. Remove all food around gaskets Check Gaskets and around Drip Tray to make sure they are free from food materials. Wipe off Gasket with warm soapy cloth if needed. Upper and Lower Gaskets may be removed for cleaning.
Vacuum 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. running, but bag See How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing Roll. ® is not evacuating •...
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• Call Consumer Services at 1-877-777-8042. assistance: • For additional tips and answers to frequently asked questions, go to www.foodsaver.com and click the “Service & Support” tab. Container does not • The lid of the container must be correctly placed on and...
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Storage Guide: Baked Goods, Coffee, Snacks and Liquids Storage Recommended Life with Where FoodSaver FoodSaver Normal ® ® Foods to Store Bag/Accessory Bag/Accessory Storage Life Baked Goods Bagels, Bread, Freezer FoodSaver 1-3 years 6-12 months ® Pastries Nuts Almonds, Pantry...
Storage Guide: Meat, Cheese, Vegetables, Fruits Recommended Storage Life Where FoodSaver with FoodSaver Normal ® ® Foods to Store Bag/Accessory Bag/Accessory Storage Life Meat Beef, Pork, Lamb Freezer FoodSaver 2-3 years 6 months ® Ground Meat Freezer FoodSaver 1 year 4 months ®...
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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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