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Additional Features & Tips
For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver
®
Reference Guide or visit our website at www.foodsaver.com.
Removable Vacuum Channel
The Removable Vacuum Channel
(K)
makes cleanup
rubber gasket
easy when small amounts of liquids are inadvertently
Empty Vacuum Channel and wash in warm soapy
pulled into the Vacuum Channel during vacuum
water or place on top rack of dishwasher. Dry
process. (See FoodSaver
®
Reference Guide for tips on
thoroughly before re-inserting into appliance.
preventing this.)
Appliance
cannot
After each use, slide open side door
(M)
on right side
in place.
of appliance and pull Vacuum Channel out. Remove
Tips on Sealing a Bag
Make sure you've placed the bag in the proper
Make sure the Seal Control Switch (E) is set to
place.
When making a bag from a roll, make sure end
the appropriate position.
of cut piece is on Sealing Strip
, not over rubber
(N)
Make sure you give appliance time to cool
gasket
(L)
or in Vacuum Channel
(K)
.
down.
Wait at least 20 seconds between seals.
Under very heavy usage, appliance will shut off
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled
into the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the
automatically to prevent overheating. If it does, wait
Either pre-freeze moist foods such as raw
20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off.
seal.
meat for 1-2 hours before vacuum packaging, or
place a folded paper towel between food and end of
bag to absorb excess liquids. Be sure to leave at least
3 inches between paper towel and end of bag so that
bag seals properly with paper towel inside.
Tips on Removing Air from a Bag
Make sure you've placed the bag in the proper
If motor runs for more than 30 seconds with-
place.
When vacuum packaging make sure open end
out stopping,
of bag is inside Vacuum Channel
. Also make sure
again. If you are making initial seal on a piece of bag
(K)
roll itself is tucked back into Roll Storage
material with two open ends, make sure bag is placed
Compartment
or it could prevent appliance from
on Sealing Strip, not in Vacuum Channel
(J)
operating properly.
are vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure open
end is placed down inside Vacuum Channel and make
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing
sure Accessory Hose
Strip.
Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow
vacuum packaging with an accessory, check Accessory
air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag
Hose in appliance lid and in accessory to ensure a
along Sealing Strip
(N)
before closing lid and vacuum
tight fit. Make sure Seal Control Switch
packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag,
appropriate position.
simply cut bag open and vacuum package again.
Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging
General Tips
(L)
and wipe gasket with damp cloth.
1.
Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the
heat process of canning. Perishables still need to
be refrigerated or frozen.
2.
For best results, use FoodSaver
be used without Vacuum Channel
and Accessories.
3.
During the vacuum packaging process, small
amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can
be inadvertently pulled into Vacuum Channel
clogging the pump and damaging your appliance.
To prevent this, follow these tips:
a.
For moist and juicy foods such as raw meats:
Freeze first and avoid overfilling bags. You can
also place a folded paper towel inside top of bag,
but below seal area, before vacuum packaging.
b.
For soups, sauces and liquids: Freeze first and
avoid overfilling bags. Or, use a canister in
refrigerator.
For powdery or fine-grained foods: Avoid
c.
overfilling bags or use a canister. You can also
place a coffee filter or paper towel inside
before vacuum packaging.
d.
If your appliance features a Removable
Vacuum Channel
each use.
4.
To avoid overfilling, always leave at least 3 inches
of bag material between bag contents and top of
bag. Then leave at least one additional inch of bag
material for each time you plan to reuse bag.
you may need to adjust bag and try
. If you
(K)
(B)
is not attached. If you are
is set to
(E)
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5.
Do not create your own side seams for a
FoodSaver
®
Bag. These bags are manufactured
with a special side seam, which is sealed all the
way to the outer edge.
®
Bags, Canisters
6.
To prevent wrinkles in seal when vacuum
packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat
along Sealing Strip
(N)
before you close lid.
(K)
,
7.
If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,
simply reseal bag about
1
⁄
inch above first seal.
4
8.
When you are vacuum packaging items with sharp
edges (dry spaghetti, silverware, etc.), protect
bag from punctures by wrapping item in soft
cushioning material, such as a paper towel. You
may want to use a canister or Mason jar instead
of a bag.
9.
When using accessories, remember to leave one
inch of space at top of canister or container.
10.
Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before
vacuum packaging for best results. See pages 2-3
of FoodSaver
®
Reference Guide for more
information.
(K)
, empty and clean after
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(continued)
Features of Your GameSaver
For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the FoodSaver
included with your appliance. Questions? Visit us at www.foodsaver.com or call 1-800-777-5452 (U.S.)
or 1-877-804-5383 (Canada). Get tips on vacuum packaging and order FoodSaver
QuickStart
GameSaver
®
Pro Plus
®
Appliance
A
Accessory Hose Storage
Accessory Hose
B
C
Cancel Button
D
Instant Seal Button
E
Seal Control Switch
(5-Position)
Indicator Light
F
G
Pulse Button
Accessory Port
H
I
Bag Cutter
J
Roll Storage
Compartment
Removable
K
Vacuum Channel
Rubber Gasket
L
M
Sliding Door to
Vacuum Channel
N
Sealing Strip
®
Reference Guide
®
accessories.
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