Quick Start Guide V2860-I.qxd
9/17/07
FoodSaver
Accessories
®
How to Prepare FoodSaver
Always leave at least 2.5 cm of space between
1.
contents and rim.
2.
Wipe rim of canister to ensure it is clean and dry.
Place lid on canister.
3.
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver
Prepare canister according to FoodSaver
®
1.
Accessory Guidelines above.
With lid closed, insert one end of Accessory
2.
Hose
into Port
on appliance. Insert other
(A)
(O)
end into canister port. Twist grey tab while
inserting to ensure a tight fit.
Lock the Latch
on side of appliance
3.
(E)
before vacuuming.
If vacuum packaging in a large canister, push
4.
Fast Speed Setting
Button.
(P)
How to Open FoodSaver
®
FoodSaver
®
Vacuum Packaging Canisters
To release vacuum and open, push grey rubber
button on lid.
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Accessories for Vacuum Packaging
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Canisters
Push the Canister Vacuum Button
5.
(Q)
run until vacuum process is complete.
When motor turns off, gently twist and remove
6.
Accessory Hose from canister and appliance.
Unlock Latch.
To test vacuum, simply tug on lid.
7.
It should not move.
For important tips on using accessories with
Note:
different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver
Reference Guide.
Accessories after Vacuum Packaging
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Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging
Tips on Using the Pulse Vacuum Control Feature
Use the Pulse Vacuum Control feature to manually control
the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items.
1. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least
space between bag contents and top of bag.
2. Open appliance lid and place open end of bag into
Vacuum Channel
. Close lid and use Latch
(J)
to lock.
3. Press appropriate Food Setting Button
Moist
Dry
or
.
4. Press appropriate Speed Setting Button
Fast, Normal
or
Gentle
5. Push and hold the Pulse Button
. Motor will
Tips on Sealing a Bag
Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.
When making a bag from a roll, place bag material on
Sealing Strip
, close lid and make sure to use the
(L)
Latch
to lock lid. Then press Seal Button
(E)
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled
into the Vacuum Channel
®
seal. Either pre-freeze moist food such as raw meat for
1-2 hours before vacuum packaging, or place a folded
Tips on Removing Air from a Bag
Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.
When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make sure the
Latch
(E)
is in the locked position.
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing
Strip (L). Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow
air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag
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
halfway to secure for storage
(E)
(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
of appliance.
For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver
pump will run when the Pulse Button is held down.
Release the Pulse Button to stop the vacuum process.
Repeat pushing the Pulse Button until desired amount
7.5 cm
of
of air has been removed.
NOTE:If the vacuum pump stops engaging after several
pushes of the Pulse Button, it means the maximum
(E)
vacuum has been reached. Do not continue to push the
Pulse Button.
(N)
–
6. Press Seal Button
Pulse mode.
(P)
–
7. When the Progress Lights
.
lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed.
. The vacuum
(R)
paper towel between food and end of bag to absorb
excess liquids. Just be sure to leave at least 7.5 cm
between paper towel and end of bag so that bag seals
.
properly with paper towel inside.
(U)
Make sure appliance has time to cool down.
(J)
or trapped in the
Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very heavy
usage, appliance will not operate to prevent overheating. If
it does, wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off.
If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without
stopping, consider the following: If vacuum packaging
with a bag, make sure open end is placed down inside
Vacuum Channel
(J)
is not attached. If vacuum packaging with a
check Accessory Hose in appliance lid and
canister
to ensure a tight fit.
4. Raise the front of appliance until it's in the upright
position and it clicks.
(C)
on the right side
5. Let go of the Release Button.
6. When ready to use again, press Release Button and
lower front of appliance.
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Reference Guide.
to seal the bag and end the
(U)
turn off, unlock Latch,
(T)
and make sure Accessory Hose
(A)
canister
,
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