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FoodSaver
Accessories
TM
How to Prepare FoodSaver
Always leave at least 2.5 cm of space between
1.
contents and rim.
Wipe rim of canister to ensure it is clean and dry.
2.
Place lid on canister.
3.
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver
Prepare canister according to FoodSaver
TM
1.
Accessory Guidelines above.
2.
With lid closed, insert one end of Accessory
Hose
into Port
on appliance. Insert other
(A)
(O)
end into canister port. Twist grey tab while
inserting to ensure a tight fit.
3.
Lock the Latch
(E)
on side of appliance
before vacuuming.
4.
If vacuum packaging in a large canister, push
Fast Speed Setting
(P)
Button.
How to Open FoodSaver
TM
FoodSaver
TM
Vacuum Packaging Canisters
To release vacuum and open, push grey rubber
button on lid.
Hose storage assembly instructions
Turn appliance upside down. Locate four small pins
1.
on bottom (along back edge) and align holes on
hose holders as shown.
Push hose holders
firmly onto pins until they
2.
(O)
touch bottom of appliance. Return appliance to
upright position.
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Accessories for Vacuum Packaging
TM
Canisters
Push the Canister Vacuum Button
. Motor will
5.
(Q)
run until vacuum process is complete.
6.
When motor turns off, gently twist and remove
Accessory Hose from canister and appliance.
Unlock Latch.
7.
To test vacuum, simply tug on lid.
It should not move.
Note:
For important tips on using accessories with
different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver
Reference Guide.
Accessories after Vacuum Packaging
Place one end of hose in slotted holder and push it
3.
ot bottom of slot. Wrap hose around bottom of
rounder holder and place other end of hose in slot.
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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
( J)
. Close lid and use Latch
to lock.
3. Press appropriate Food Setting Button
Moist
or
Dry
.
4. Press appropriate Speed Setting Button
Fast, Normal
or
Gentle
.
5. Push and hold the Pulse Button
Tips on Sealing a Bag
Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.
When making a bag from a roll, place bag material on
TM
Sealing Strip
(L)
, close lid and make sure to use the
Latch
(E)
to lock lid. Then press Seal Button
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled
into the Vacuum Channel
the 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
is in the locked position.
(E)
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
(U)
to seal the bag and end the
Pulse mode.
–
(P)
7. When the Progress Lights
lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed.
(R)
. The vacuum
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
(U)
.
properly with paper towel inside.
Make sure appliance has time to cool down.
or trapped in
Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very heavy
( J)
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
Accessory Hose
is not attached. If vacuum
(A)
packaging with a
canister
, check Accessory Hose in
appliance lid and
canister
to ensure a tight fit.
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4. Raise the front of appliance until it's in the upright
position and it clicks.
5. Let go of the Release Button.
on the right side
(C)
6. When ready to use again, press Release Button and
lower front of appliance.
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TM
Reference Guide.
(T)
turn off, unlock Latch,
and make sure
(J)
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