FoodSaver V2860-IUK Quick Start Manual

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Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging
For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver
Tips on Using the Pulse Vacuum Control Feature
Use the Pulse Vacuum Control feature to manually con- 5. Push and hold the Pulse Button
trol the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate pump will run when the Pulse Button is held down.
items. Release the Pulse Button to stop the vacuum process.
Repeat pushing the Pulse Button until desired amount
1. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 7.5 cm of
of air has been removed.
space between bag contents and top of bag.
NOTE:If the vacuum pump stops engaging after several
2. Open appliance lid and place open end of bag into
pushes of the Pulse Button, it means the maximum
Vacuum Channel (J) . Close lid and use Latch (E)
vacuum has been reached. Do not continue to push the
to lock.
Pulse Button.
3. Press appropriate Food Setting Button (N) –
6. Press Seal Button
Moist or Dry .
Pulse mode.
4. Press appropriate Speed Setting Button (P) –
7. When the Progress Lights
Fast, Normal Gentle
or .
lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed.
Tips on Sealing a Bag
Make sure appliance lid is securely latched. paper towel between food and end of bag to absorb
When making a bag from a roll, place bag material on excess liquids. Just be sure to leave at least 7.5 cm
Sealing Strip (L) , close lid and make sure to use the between paper towel and end of bag so that bag seals
Latch (E) to lock lid. Then press Seal Button (U) . properly with paper towel inside.
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled Make sure appliance has time to cool down.
into the Vacuum Channel (J) or trapped in the Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very heavy
seal. Either pre-freeze moist food such as raw meat for usage, appliance will not operate to prevent overheating. If
1-2 hours before vacuum packaging, or place a folded it does, wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off.
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 a
Strip (L). Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow
check Accessory Hose in appliance lid and
air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag
canister 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
To 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
4. Raise the front of appliance until it's in the upright
and creating unnecessary wear and tear). position and it clicks.
3. Push and hold Release Button on the right side
(C) 5. Let go of the Release Button.
of appliance.
6. When ready to use again, press Release Button and
lower front of appliance.
Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging
® Reference Guide.
General Tips
(R) . The vacuum
Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the
1.
heat process of canning. Perishables still need to
be refrigerated or frozen.
2. For best results, use FoodSaver
Canisters.
During the vacuum packaging process, small
3.
amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can
be inadvertently pulled into Vacuum Channel
to seal the bag and end the
(U)
clogging the pump and damaging your appliance.
To prevent this, follow these tips:
(T) turn off, unlock Latch,
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.
For soups, sauces and liquids: Freeze first and
b.
avoid overfilling bags. Or, use a canister in
refrigerator.
c. For powdery or fine-grained foods: Avoid
overfilling bags or use a canister. You can also
place a coffee filter or paper towel inside
before vacuum packaging.
If your appliance features a Drip Tray
d.
empty after each use.
4. To avoid overfilling, always leave at least 7.5 cm
of bag material between bag contents and top of
bag. Then leave at least one additional 2.5 cm of
and make sure Accessory Hose
(J) (A)
bag material for each time you plan to reuse bag.
canister ,
Do not create your own side seams for a
5.
FoodSaver ® Bag. These bags are manufactured
with a special side seam, which is sealed all the
way to the outer edge.
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To prevent wrinkles in a seal when vacuum
6.
packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat
along Sealing Strip (L) before you close lid.
® Bags and 7. If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,
simply reseal bag about 0.5 cm above first seal.
When you are vacuum packaging items with sharp
8.
edges (dry spaghetti, silverware, etc.), protect
, bag from punctures by wrapping item in soft
(J)
cushioning material, such as a paper towel.
When using accessories, remember to leave 2.5
9.
cm 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
4-5 of FoodSaver ® Reference Guide for more
information.
If appliance does not function, check to make sure
11.
the Latch is in the locked position.
(E)
If storing appliance horizontally, make sure
12.
(I),
the Latch is in the unlocked position. If storing
(E)
appliance vertically, lock the Latch halfway, to
the store position. Make sure Drip Tray has
(I)
been emptied before storing vertically.
CAUTION: THIS SEALER IS NOT FOR
13.
COMMERCIAL USE. IF SEALING MORE THAN
30 BAGS OR CANISTERS IN A ROW, WAIT AT
LEAST 25 MINUTES BEFORE CONTINUING TO
USE YOUR VACUUM FOOD SEALER.
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Features of Your FoodSaver ® Appliance
K Foam Gasket
L Extra-wide Sealing Strip
For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the FoodSaver Reference Guide included in your kit.
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A Accessory Hose
B Accessory Hose
Storage
Flip-up Release
C
Button
Touchpad Control
D
Panel
Easy-lock Latch
E
F Pen Storage
G Roll Storage
Compartment
H Bag Cutter and
Cutter Bar
Easy-clean Drip Tray
I
J Vacuum Channel