Ba
gs
&
Rolls
1.
Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 7.5 cm
of space between bag contents and top of bag.
2.
Open appliance lid and place open end of bag
down into Vacuum Channel
(E)
.
3.
Close lid.
4.
To begin vacuum process, press down firmly on
lid with both hands until latches click.
5.
Press Vacuum & Seal Button
(K)
.
6.
When motor and Indicator Lights
(I)
turn off, open
lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed.
(See
FoodSaver
®
Reference Guide
for food safety tips.)
Note:
Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds
after each use.
1.
Pull out enough bag material to hold item to be
vacuum packaged, plus 7.5 cm.
2.
Place one end of bag material across Sealing Strip
(G)
and close lid. Press lid until latches click.
3.
Press Seal Button. When the seal indicator light
(L)
turns off, open lid and remove bag.
Now you are ready to vacuum package with your new
bag (see below).
Getting Started
Accessories
FoodSaver
®
Accessory Guidelines
FoodSaver
®
Accessories
Accessories include FoodSaver
®
Vacuum Packaging Canisters, Universal Lids, Jar Sealers and Bottle Stoppers.
1.
Always leave at least 2.5 cm of space between con-
tents and rim.
2.
Wipe rim of canister to ensure it is clean and dry.
3.
Place lid on canister.
How to Open FoodSaver
®
Accessories after Vacuum Packaging
FoodSaver
®
Vacuum Packaging Canisters
To release vacuum and open, push grey rubber
button on lid.
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver
®
Canisters
1.
Prepare canister according to FoodSaver
®
Accessory Guidelines above.
2.
Insert one end of Accessory Hose
(A)
into
Accessory Port
(J)
on appliance. Insert other
end into canister port. Twist grey tab while
inserting to ensure a tight fit.
3.
To begin vacuum process, press down firmly on lid
until latches click. Press Canister Vacuum Button
(M)
.
Motor will run until vacuum process is complete.
4.
When motor and Indicator Lights
(I)
turn off,
vacuum process is complete.
5.
Gently twist and remove Accessory Hose from
canister and appliance. Unlock latches.
6.
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
.
How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver
®
Roll
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver
®
Bags
Place Bag on Sealing Strip
Press Lid and Push Seal Button
Place Loaded Bag on Sealing Strip
Press Lid and Push Button
Insert Accessory Hose
Press Lid and Push Button
Vacuum & Seal Button
This button has two uses:
1.
Press to vacuum package and seal
your food air-tight with a single
touch. Shuts off automatically.
2.
Press to cancel process at any point.
K
F
eatur
es
Features
Seal Indicator Light
Constant light indicates
sealing process is engaged.
Accessory Port
Attach accessory
hose here and use
to vacuum package
with FoodSaver
®
Canisters and
Accessories.
J
L
Canister Vacuum Button
Press to achieve best vacuum
for canisters and accessories.
M
The user-friendly, control panel makes it easy for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver
®
Vacuum
Packaging System.
Crush Free Instant Seal Button
This button has three uses:
1.
Press to immediately stop the vacuum process
and begin sealing the bag. Use to prevent crushing
delicate items such as bread, cookies and pastries.
2.
Press to create a seal when making bags from
a FoodSaver
®
Roll.
3.
Press to create a seal on Mylar bags (such as a
crisp packet) to keep food sealed air-tight.
N
Vacuum Indicator Light
Monitors the vacuum and
sealing process.
I
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