Care And Cleaning - FoodSaver V3840 Reference Manual

Tips for Successful Vacuum Sealing
Tips on Sealing a Bag
When making a bag from a roll:
Press the Seal Button (C) before placing the bag material
into the Vacuum Channel (E). Once the bag is inserted the
Seal process will begin immediately.
Note: If you forget to press the Seal Button (C) before
inserting the bag into the Vacuum Channel (E), the vacuum
pump will turn on. This is not a problem, simply press the
Seal Button to prevent the pump from running
continuously,and the sealing process will begin.
Tips on Vacuum Sealing with Accessories
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How to prepare FoodSaver Accessories for
Vacuum packaging
Accessories include FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging
Canisters, Containers and Bottle Stoppers.
1. Always leave at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) of space between
the contents and the rim.
2. Wipe rim of canister, container or bottle to ensure it is
clean and dry.
The marinating function can only be used with the "FoodSaver
Marinator Accessory". This feature will not work with bags or rolls
Your FoodSaver ® Vacuum Sealing System has a special
Quick Marinate Cycle which will last about ten minutes.
The vacuum motor will "hold" the vacuum for several
minutes then release the vacuum allowing the food to
"rest" for 30 seconds. This process will then repeat
two more times. This "Pulsing" action of "vacuuming
and resting" will allow for quicker marinating.
The FoodSaver ® Quick Marinator Canister is the perfect
FoodSaver ® Accessory for marinating foods. Foods will
marinate in minutes when vacuum sealed because the
vacuum process opens the pores of the food and absorbs
the marinade more quickly.
Important Note:
Use the FoodSaver ® Quick Marinating
Canister with clear lid and large white knob. During
the Quick Marinate Cycle, make sure the knob on the
accessory lid is set to OPEN. Do not set the knob to
Vacuum. The Vacuum position on the knob will allow
the Quick Marinating Canister to be used for extending
vacuum storage.
1. Prepare enough of your favorite marinade to fully
cover food inside a marinating canister. Always leave
at least 2.5 cm (1-inch) of space between the contents
and the top of the rim.
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How to Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into
the Drip Tray (N) or getting trapped in the seal:
Either pre-freeze moist food such as raw meat for 1-2
hours before vacuum sealing, or place a folded paper towel
between food and the end of the bag to absorb excess
liquid. Be sure to leave at least 8 cm (3 inches) between the
paper towel and the end of the bag so that the bag seals
properly with the paper towel inside and not positioned in
the seal area.
Make sure appliance has time to cool down.
Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very
heavy usage, the appliance will stop operating to prevent
overheating. If it does, wait 20 minutes to allow the
appliance to cool down.
3. Place lid on canister or container, or place stopper in
bottle.
4. For accessories with a large knob on lid, turn knob
to Vacuum. Vacuum package using the instructions
below. When the vacuum process is complete, turn the
knob to Closed before removing the Accessory Hose.
5. For Accessories without a large knob on the lid,
vacuum package using instructions below.
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2. Make sure the rubber gasket underneath the lids as
well as the rim of the marinating canister is free from
food materials.
3. Make sure the Accessory Hose is securely inserted into
the port on the FoodSaver ® Quick Marinator lid.
4. Make sure the knob on the accessory lid is set to
OPEN.
5. Make sure lid is firmly attached to marinator base.
6. Press the Marinate button on the control panel.
7. Your FoodSaver ® Vacuum Sealing System will now
begin the Quick Marinate Cycle. The Marinate Indicator
Light will flash to indicate the marinating process has
begun.
8. During the initial vacuum cycle the Marinate Mode
Indicator will illuminate. While Marinating, the Vacuum
Progress Display will blink during the Vacuum Hold or
Rest Cycle.
9. After completing the marinating cycle you may now
cook or refrigerate your marinated food.

Care and Cleaning

To Clean Appliance:
1. Press the on/off button and unplug before cleaning.
2. Do not immerse in liquid.
3. Open the appliance door (D), while holding the
appliance with two hands, press the two Release
Buttons (J) with your thumbs, rotate the appliance
away from you, and allow the appliance to rest on the
counter.
4. Check the Lower Gasket (L) around the Drip Tray (N)
and the Upper Gasket (P) which surrounds the Upper
Bag Detection Tray (O) to make sure they are free from
food materials and that the lower Foam Gasket is
properly inserted into gasket channel.
Remove For Cleaning
Fig. 4
Antibacterial Drip Tray & Upper Bag Detection Tray
Empty the Drip Tray after each use (See Fig. 4). Wash in
warm soapy water or place in top rack of dishwasher.
The Food Sensors in the Drip Tray (O) will not function
correctly if liquid is allowed to remain in the Drip Tray.
This appliance has a Tray Full indicator (2). When excess
liquid fills the Drip Tray, the unit will turn off and the
Tray Full Indicator light will activate. To resume normal
operation, open the Appliance Door (D), press the two
release buttons (K), rotate the appliance away from
you, and allow the appliance to rest on the counter.
Remove the Drip Tray, empty liquid, clean the Drip Tray
and replace in housing. When replacing drip tray, set
the right end of the drip tray into place, then firmly snap
the left side down (See Fig. 5). The appliance can be
used without the Drip Tray, however the Adjustable Food
Sensor setting (6) will not function without the Drip Tray.
Clean the Upper Bag Detection Tray after each use. The
Upper Bag Detection Tray (P) is removable for cleaning,
remove by lifting the tabs on each end. Do not pull on
the Upper Bag Detection Flags to remove the Upper Bag
Detection Tray. Clean the Upper Bag Detection Tray by
washing in warm soapy water or placing in top rack of
dishwasher. The upper Bag Detection Tray MUST be
inserted to use the appliance. Without the Upper Bag
Detection Tray, your FoodSaver ® Appliance will not detect
the bag when inserted in the Vacuum Channel (E). After
cleaning, hold the appliance with two hands and rotate
upright until the latches lock.
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5. Avoid using abrasive products or materials to clean any
appliance components. These cleaners can scratch the
surface and damage the black foam rubber pads.
6. Use a mild dishwashing soap and a warm, damp
cloth to wipe away food residue inside or around
components.
7. Dry thoroughly before reusing.
8. If your appliance features
Firmly Snap in Place
Fig. 5
FoodSaver ® Accessories
1. Wash all FoodSaver ® accessories in warm water, using
a mild dishwashing soap. Do not immerse lids in
water.
2. Dry thoroughly before reusing.
3. FoodSaver Canister bases (but not lids) are top rack
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dishwasher safe. Canister lids should be wiped down
with a damp cloth.
4. FoodSaver ® Canisters and FoodSaver ® Lunch &
Leftover and Sandwich & Snack Containers should not
be used in the freezer.
5. FoodSaver Canisters should not be used in the
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microwave or freezer.
6. FoodSaver ® Lunch & Leftover and Sandwich & Snack
Containers are microwave and dishwasher safe (top
rack only).
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