FoodSaver V875 Quick Start

Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging

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

Sealing a Bag

Make sure you've placed the bag in the proper 3 inches between paper towel and end of bag so that
place. When making a bag from a roll, make sure end bag seals properly with paper towel inside.
of cut piece is on Sealing Strip , not over rubber
(K)
Make sure the Seal Control Switch (E) is set to
gasket (L) or in Vacuum Channel (I) .
Vacuum and Seal.
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into
Make sure you give appliance time to cool down.
Either
the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal.
Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very
pre-freeze moist foods such as raw meat for 1-2
heavy usage, appliance will shut off automatically to
hours before vacuum packaging, or place a folded
prevent overheating. If it does, wait 20 minutes to
paper towel between food and end of bag to
allow appliance to cool off.
absorb excess liquids. Just be sure to leave at least

Removing Air from a Bag

Make sure you've placed the bag in the proper If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without
When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make , you may need to adjust bag and try again.
place. stopping
sure open end of bag is inside Vacuum Channel. If you are making the initial seal on a piece of bag
material with two open ends, make sure bag is placed
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing
on Sealing Strip, not on black rubber gasket. If you
Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow
Strip.
are vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure open
air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in
end is placed down inside Vacuum Channel and make
bag along Sealing Strip before closing lid and vacuum
sure Accessory Hose is not attached. If you are
packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag,
vacuum packaging with an accessory, check Accessory
simply cut bag open and vacuum package again.
Hose in appliance lid and in accessory to ensure a
tight fit. Also make sure Seal Control Switch
to
Vacuum and Seal
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.
2. For best results, use FoodSaver Bags, Canisters
and Accessories.
During the vacuum packaging process, small
3.
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.
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.
d. If your appliance features a Drip Tray, empty it
after each use.
4. To avoid overfilling, always leave at least 3 inches
(E) is set of bag material between bag contents and top of
or . bag. Then leave at least one additional inch of bag
Vacuum and Extended Seal
material for each time you plan to reuse bag.
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5. Do not create your own side seams for a
FoodSaver Bag. These bags are manufactured
Features of Your FoodSaver Appliance
with a special side seam, which is sealed all the
way to the outer edge.
6. To prevent wrinkles in seal when vacuum
packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat
along Sealing Strip before you close lid.
7. If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,
simply reseal bag about 1 ⁄ inch above first seal.
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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.
Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before
10.
vacuum packaging for best results. See pages 2-3
of FoodSaver Reference Guide for more information.
For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the FoodSaver Reference
Guide 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), Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm EST. Get tips on vacuum
packaging and order FoodSaver accessories.
Item # TXX-XXXX (XX/06)
QuickStart
V875
A Instant Seal Button
B Cancel Button
C Accessory Port
D Indicator Light
Seal Control Switch
E
(3-Position)
Bag Cutter
F
G Accessory Hose
Roll Storage
H
Compartment
Vacuum Channel
I
J Drip Tray
K Sealing Strip
Rubber Gasket
L