FoodSaver V2830 Quick Start Manual

Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging

Reference Guide or visit our website at www.foodsaver.com.
For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver
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Tips on Sealing a Bag

Make sure appliance lid is securely latched. liquids. Just be sure to leave at least 3 inches between
When making a bag from a roll, place bag material on paper towel and end of bag so that bag seals properly
Sealing Strip (L) , close lid and make sure to use the with paper towel inside.
Latch (E) to lock lid.Then press Seal Button (T) .
Make sure appliance has time to cool down.
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very
the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal.
(J) heavy usage, appliance will not operate to prevent
Either pre-freeze moist food such as raw meat for 1-2 overheating. If it does, wait 20 minutes to allow
hours before vacuum packaging, or place a folded paper appliance to cool off.
towel between food and end of bag to absorb excess

Tips on Removing Air from a Bag

Make sure appliance lid is securely latched. If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without
When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make sure the stopping, consider the following: If vacuum packaging
Latch (E) is in the locked position. with a bag, make sure open end is placed down inside
Vacuum Channel
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing
is not attached. If vacuum packaging with an accessory,
Strip .Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow
(L)
check Accessory Hose in appliance lid and in accessory
air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag
to ensure a tight fit.
along Sealing Strip before closing lid and vacuum
packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply
cut bag open and vacuum package again.

Tips on Storage

T o 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 (C) on the right side
of appliance.
4. Raise the front of appliance until it is in the upright
position and clicks.
5. Let go of the Release Button.
6. When ready to use again, press Release Button and
lower front of appliance.
Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging
General Tips
1. Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the
heat process of canning. Perishables still need to
be refrigerated or frozen.
For best results, use FoodSaver
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and Accessories.
During the vacuum packaging process, small
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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 over filling bags.You can
also place a folded paper towel inside top of bag,
but below seal area, before vacuum packaging.
(J) and make sure Accessory Hose (A) b. For soups, sauces and liquids: Freeze first and
avoid over filling bags. Or, use a canister in
refrigerator.
c. For powdery or fine-grained foods: Avoid
over filling 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 Drip Tray
empty after each use.
To avoid over filling, always leave at least 3 inches
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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.
5. Do not create your own side seams for a
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FoodSaver Bag.These bags are manufactured
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with a special side seam, which is sealed all the
way to the outer edge.
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6. To prevent wrinkles in a seal when vacuum
packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat
along Sealing Strip before you close lid.
(L)
Bags, Canisters If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,
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simply reseal bag about inch above first seal.
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When you are vacuum packaging items with
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sharp edges (dry spaghetti, silverware, etc.),
(J) , 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.
When using accessories, remember to leave one
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inch of space at top of canister or container, and
make sure to lock Latch before vacuuming.
(E)
Unlock the Latch when finished.
10. Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before
vacuum packaging for best results. See pages
2-3 of FoodSaver Reference Guide for more
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information.
If appliance does not function, check to make
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sure the Latch is in the locked position.
(E)
(I),
If storing appliance horizontally, make sure
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the Latch is in the unlocked position. If
(E)
storing appliance vertically, lock the Latch
halfway, to the store position. Make sure
Drip Tray (I) has been emptied before
storing vertically.
Item # T180-00130 (12/06)
FSR1630
Features of Your FoodSaver Appliance
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K Foam Gasket
L Extra-wide Sealing Strip
For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the FoodSaver
Reference Guide
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included in your kit. 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 ® accessories.
QuickStart
V2830
A Accessory Hose
B Accessory Hose
Storage
C Flip-up Release
Button
D T ouchpad Control
Panel
Easy-lock Latch
E
F Pen Storage
G Roll Storage
Compartment
Bag Cutter and
H
Cutter Bar
I Easy-clean Drip Tray
J Vacuum Channel