FoodSaver V2866, User Manual

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baking sheet and spread them out so they are not
touching. This prevents them from freezing together
in a block. Once they are frozen, remove from baking
sheet and vacuum package vegetables in a FoodSaver
®
Bag. After they have been vacuum packaged, return
them to the freezer.
IMPORTANT: Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria,
Fresh mushrooms, onions, & garlic should never be
vacuum packaged .
Preparation Guidelines for Leafy Vegetables:
For best results, use a canister to store leafy
vegetables. First wash the vegetables, and then
dry with a towel or salad spinner. After they are
dried, put them in a canister and vacuum package.
Store in refrigerator.
Preparation Guidelines for Fruits:
When freezing soft fruits or berries, it is best to
pre-freeze them for 1-2 hours or until solidly frozen.
To freeze fruit in individual servings, first place on a
baking sheet and spread them out so they are not
touching. This prevents them from freezing together
in a block. Once they are frozen, remove from baking
sheet and vacuum package fruit in a FoodSaver ® Bag.
After they have been vacuum packaged, return them
to the freezer.
You can vacuum package portions for baking,
or in your favorite combinations for easy fruit salad
all year round. If storing in the refrigerator, we
recommend using a FoodSaver
®
Canister.
Preparation Guidelines for Baked Goods:
To vacuum package soft or airy baked goods, we
recommend using a FoodSaver
®
Canister so they
will hold their shape. If using a bag, pre-freeze for 1-2
hours or until solidly frozen. To save time, make cookie
dough, pie shells, whole pies, or mix dry ingredients in
advance and vacuum package for later use.
Preparation Guidelines for Coffee and
Powdery Foods:
To prevent food particles from being drawn into
vacuum pump, place a coffee filter or paper towel at
top of bag or canister before vacuum packaging. You
can also place the food in its original bag inside a
FoodSaver
®
Bag, or use a FoodSaver
®
Universal Lid
with the original container to vacuum package.
Preparation Guidelines for Liquids:
Before you vacuum package liquids such as soup
stock, pre-freeze in a casserole dish, loaf pan or ice
cube tray until solid. Remove frozen liquid from pan
and vacuum package in a FoodSaver
®
Bag. You can
stack these “frozen bricks” in your freezer. When you’re
ready to use, just cut corner of bag and place in a dish
in microwave or drop into water at a low simmer, below
170°F (75°C).
To vacuum package non-carbonated bottled liquids,
you can use a FoodSaver ® Bottle Stopper with the
original container. Remember to leave at least one
inch of room between contents and bottom of Bottle
Stopper. You can re-seal bottles after each use.
Preparation Guidelines for Make-ahead Meals,
Leftovers and Sandwiches:
Efficiently store your make-ahead meals, leftovers
and sandwiches in the stackable, lightweight
FoodSaver
®
containers. They are microwaveable, top
rack dishwasher safe and come with a custom adaptor.
The lightweight containers will be ready to head off to
the office or school when you are!
Preparation Guidelines for Snack Foods:
Your snack foods will maintain their freshness longer
when you vacuum package them. For best results,
use a FoodSaver
®
Canister for crushable items like
crackers.
Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items
The FoodSaver ® vacuum packaging system also
protects non-food items from oxidation, corrosion
and moisture. Simply follow the directions to
vacuum package items using FoodSaver
®
Bags,
Canisters and Accessories.
To vacuum package silver, wrap fork tines in soft
cushioning material, such as a paper towel, to avoid
puncturing bag. Your FoodSaver
®
Bags are ideal for
outdoor excursions. For camping and hiking, keep your
matches, maps and food dry and compact. To have
fresh water for drinking, simply fill a FoodSaver ® Bag
with ice, seal it and when needed, let the ice pack melt.
If you’re going sailing or boating, vacuum package your
food, film and a dry change of clothes. Just remember
to bring scissors or a knife to open the bag.
To keep emergency kits safe and dry, vacuum package
flares, batteries, flashlights, matches, candles and
other necessities. Your emergency items will stay dry
and organized in your home, car or boat.
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