Features Of Your Foodsaver - FoodSaver V3840 Reference Manual

Features of Your FoodSaver

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Appliance
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L. Lower Gasket (glued)
M. Extra-wide Sealing Strip with
Non-stick Coating
Provides extra secure, airtight
seal that's two times wider.
N. Drip Tray
Catches overflow liquids
and contains Food Sensors
to detect liquid.
O. Upper Bag Detection Tray
P. Upper Gasket (glued)
Q. Rubber Seal Profile
Features of Your FoodSaver
Indicator
LED
Marinate Accessory
Power Button
Button Button
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1 POWER BUTTON
Press the power button to begin. The Power Indicator,
Speed Indicator and Food Indicator lights will become
illuminated. After Vacuum Sealing, press the Power
Button to turn the appliance Off. Note: After 12
minutes, the appliance will turn Off automatically.
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TRAy FULL INDICATOR LIGHT
During the vacuum sealing process, small amounts of
liquids, crumbs or food particles can be inadvertently
pulled into the Drip Tray (N). When excess liquid fills
the Drip Tray, the unit will turn off and the Tray Full
Indicator (2) will activate. To resume normal operation,
remove the Drip Tray, empty liquid, wash in warm
soapy water or place in top rack of dishwasher. Dry and
replace the Drip Tray in trough. (See Care and Cleaning)
3 FOR USE WITH THE "FOODSAVER MARINATING
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ACCESSORy" ONLy
A ten-minute predetermined sequence of vacuum
pulse to rest ratio-allowing foods to get optimum flavor
infusion in the least amount of time. See "Marinating
with your FoodSaver ® " section on page 10.
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ACCESSORy BUTTON
Press to achieve best vacuum for canisters and
accessories. Push Canister Vacuum Button (4) to
begin vacuum process. Motor will run until Vacuum
Sealing Process is complete.
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SPEED SETTINGS BUTTON
When vacuum sealing delicate items, press the Speed
Setting Button (5) so that the gentle speed indicator
light is illuminated. For more control you may press
the Seal Button (5) at any time to stop the vacuum
and begin the automatic the sealing process. Note:
Appliance will default to Normal speed upon pressing
the Power On Button or when power has been
interrupted.
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Seal
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Button
Tray Full
Indicator
Speed Adjustable Cancel
Settings Food Settings Button
Seal Indicator
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6 ADJUSTABLE FOOD SETTINGS BUTTON
For optimal vacuuming and sealing of moist or juicy
foods, press the Adjustable Food Setting Button (6)
until the Moist Indicator Light is illuminated. Choose
the dry food setting for foods without liquid.
The Moist Food Indicator light will flash when Food
Sealing Sensors automatically detect any moisture or
liquid in the Drip Tray (N). Note: Appliance will default
to Dry setting upon pressing the Power Button or when
power has been interrupted, unless liquid is detected
in the Drip Tray. (See Care and Cleaning section of this
User Manual).
7 CANCEL BUTTON
Immediately halts the current function opening the
Vacuum Channel.
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VACUUM PROGRESS DISPLAy
Displays vacuum levels as the bag/canister is
evacuated.
9 SEAL BUTTON
Crush Free Instant Seal feature-
This button has four uses:
1. Press to immediately stop the vacuum process
and begin sealing the bag. This prevents crushing
delicate items such as bread, biscuits and pastries.
2. Press to create a seal when making bags from
a FoodSaver ® Roll.
3. Press to create a seal on most bags to create a seal
on multilayer film bags (such as a potato chip bags)
to keep food sealed airtight.
SEAL INDICATOR LIGHT
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Constant Red light indicates sealing process is
engaged. (Flashing light indicates error)
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Vacuum
Progress
Display
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