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For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the
FoodSaver
®
Reference Guide
included with your appliance. Questions? Visit us at
www.foodsaver.com
or call 1-800-777-5452 (U.S.)
or 1-877-804-5383 (Canada). Get tips on vacuum packaging and order FoodSaver
®
accessories.
Roll Storage
Compartment
Removable
Vacuum Channel
Rubber Gasket
Sliding Door to
Vacuum Channel
Sealing Strip
L
K
N
J
M
Features of Your GameSaver
®
Appliance
T
ips
Additional Features & Tips
For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver
®
Reference Guide or visit our website at
www.foodsaver.com
.
Tips on Sealing a Bag
Make sure you’ve placed the bag in the proper
place.
When making a bag from a roll, make sure end
of cut piece is on Sealing Strip
(N)
, not over rubber
gasket
(L)
or in Vacuum Channel
(K)
.
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled
into the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the
seal.
Either pre-freeze moist foods such as raw
meat for 1-2 hours before vacuum packaging, or
place a folded paper towel between food and end of
bag to absorb excess liquids. Be sure to leave at least
3 inches between paper towel and end of bag so that
bag seals properly with paper towel inside.
Make sure the Seal Control Switch (E) is set to
the appropriate position.
Make sure you give appliance time to cool
down.
Wait at least 20 seconds between seals.
Under very heavy usage, appliance will shut off
automatically to prevent overheating. If it does, wait
20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off.
Tips on Removing Air from a Bag
Make sure you’ve placed the bag in the proper
place.
When vacuum packaging make sure open end
of bag is inside Vacuum Channel
(K)
. Also make sure
roll itself is tucked back into Roll Storage
Compartment
(J)
or it could prevent appliance from
operating properly.
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing
Strip.
Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow
air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag
along Sealing Strip
(N)
before closing lid and vacuum
packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag,
simply cut bag open and vacuum package again.
If motor runs for more than 30 seconds with-
out stopping,
you may need to adjust bag and try
again. If you are making initial seal on a piece of bag
material with two open ends, make sure bag is placed
on Sealing Strip, not in Vacuum Channel
(K)
. If you
are vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure open
end is placed down inside Vacuum Channel and make
sure Accessory Hose
(B)
is not attached. If you are
vacuum packaging with an accessory, check Accessory
Hose in appliance lid and in accessory to ensure a
tight fit. Make sure Seal Control Switch
(E)
is set to
appropriate position.
General Tips
Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging
(continued)
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.
3.
During the vacuum packaging process, small
amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can
be inadvertently pulled into Vacuum Channel
(K)
,
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 Removable
Vacuum Channel
(K)
, empty and clean after
each use.
4.
To avoid overfilling, always leave at least 3 inches
of bag material between bag contents and top of
bag. Then leave at least one additional inch of bag
material for each time you plan to reuse bag.
5.
Do not create your own side seams for a
FoodSaver
®
Bag. These bags are manufactured
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
(N)
before you close lid.
7.
If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,
simply reseal bag about
1
⁄
4
inch above first seal.
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.
10.
Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before
vacuum packaging for best results. See pages 2-3
of
FoodSaver
®
Reference Guide
for more
information.
© 2007 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All rights reserved.
First Printing: 03/07
Item # 9100060001017 (03/07)
QuickStart
GameSaver
®
Pro Plus
Accessory Hose Storage
Accessory Hose
Cancel Button
Instant Seal Button
Seal Control Switch
(5-Position)
Indicator Light
Pulse Button
Accessory Port
Bag Cutter
H
A
B
D
E
C
I
G
F
The Removable Vacuum Channel
(K)
makes cleanup
easy when small amounts of liquids are inadvertently
pulled into the Vacuum Channel during vacuum
process. (See
FoodSaver
®
Reference Guide
for tips on
preventing this.)
After each use, slide open side door
(M)
on right side
of appliance and pull Vacuum Channel out. Remove
rubber gasket
(L)
and wipe gasket with damp cloth.
Empty Vacuum Channel and wash in warm soapy
water or place on top rack of dishwasher. Dry
thoroughly before re-inserting into appliance.
Appliance
cannot
be used without Vacuum Channel
in place.
Removable Vacuum Channel
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