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You have just purchased an appliance that will soon
have you wondering how you ever got by without
it. The FoodSaver vacuum packaging system is so
convenient and versatile, you’ll find yourself using
it every day. We guarantee that if you make room
for it on your countertop, you will quickly see how
indispensable it becomes in your kitchen.

Foods Will Keep Their “Just Bought” Freshness,
Flavor and Nutritional Value 3 to 5 Times Longer.

Meats, poultry, fish and produce stay fresh and
flavorful in your freezer.

No more freezer burn.

Foods stay fresh longer in your refrigerator.

Dry ingredients stay fresh and insect free in 
the pantry.

You’ll Save Money, Time and Effort.

Buy in bulk to reduce your grocery bills.

Repackage your purchases in portions sized for
your family’s needs.

Prepare meals in advance so when you don’t have
time to cook, you and your family will still have
great-tasting homemade meals.

Take bags right from the freezer or refrigerator
and boil or microwave.

Reduce waste and spoilage.

Prepare your own healthy frozen dinners. You
control serving portions, calories and nutritional
content.

Make and deliver home-cooked meals to those
who can’t get out.

Keep non-food items dry and free of dust and mold.

Stop silver from tarnishing because the metal is
not exposed to air.

Table of Contents

T H E   F O O D S A V E R   U S E R   M A N U A L

1

Welcome

2

The FoodSaver Vac 1200

4

FoodSaver Accessories

6

Impor tant Safeguards

7

Impor tant Tips

Operating Instructions: 

How to...

8

Make a Custom-Made Bag with FoodSaver Rolls

1 0

Vacuum Package Using Ready-Made and 
Custom-Made FoodSaver Bags

1 2

Use the Sealing Time Adjustment Switch

1 2

Use the Extended Vacuum Button

1 3

Use the Instant Seal Button

1 4

Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Designer Canisters

1 5

Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Bulk Storage Canisters
and Square Canisters

1 7

Vacuum Package Using the FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars

1 9

Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Universal Lids

2 0

Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers

2 1

Care and Cleaning Instructions

2 2

Food Preparation and Storage Guide

3 0

Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items

3 1

Troubleshooting

3 6

Warranty and Service Information

...to the world of FoodSaver.

Welcome

T H E   F O O D S A V E R   U S E R   M A N U A L

Summary of Contents for VAC 1075

Page 1: ...re registered in the U S Patent and Trademark Office by Tilia International Inc The Original Home Vacuum Packaging System is a trademark of Tilia International Inc First printing July 2002 Printed in...

Page 2: ...healthy frozen dinners You control serving portions calories and nutritional content Make and deliver home cooked meals to those who can t get out Keep non food items dry and free of dust and mold Sto...

Page 3: ...yer plastic material with patented channels that remove the air The outer layer of nylon seals freshness in while locking air and moisture out FoodSaver Bags and Rolls can go straight from the freezer...

Page 4: ...s FoodSaver Accessories T H E F O O D S AV E R U S E R M A N U A L 4 T H E F O O D S AV E R U S E R M A N U A L 5 FoodSaver Regular Jar Sealer The FoodSaver Regular Jar Sealer allows you to vacuum pac...

Page 5: ...ers or mason jars to avoid any possibility of puncturing a bag 10 Avoid drawing powdery or fine grained products into the unit This will inhibit the vacuuming and sealing process and may clog the unit...

Page 6: ...flat dry surface and plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet 2 Set the Sealing Time Adjustment Switch to 2 3 Lay the item s you want to vacuum package near the FoodSaver Roll so you can...

Page 7: ...allow liquid to get sucked into the motor and permanently damage the appliance Wipe out any excess liquid from the Vacuum Channel after each time you vacuum package NOTE Let the appliance cool down f...

Page 8: ...a small bag or packaging a fragile item we recommend that you press down on the Instant Seal Button immediately after releasing the lid How to Use the Sealing Time Adjustment Switch T H E F O O D S AV...

Page 9: ...E R M A N U A L 14 FoodSaver Designer Canisters are an excellent way to store delicate items in the refrigerator pantry or on the countertop 1 Place the item s to be vacuum packaged inside the canist...

Page 10: ...Sealer on top of the mason jar Push down firmly until the Jar Sealer covers the entire rim of the jar NOTE Always pre soak new metal lids Bring water to a boil then turn off Pre soak lids 5 10 minutes...

Page 11: ...yank or tug the hose as this may damage both the hose and the fitting CAUTION FoodSaver Universal Lids are not to be used with thin glass crystal plastic or aluminum containers The force exerted by th...

Page 12: ...have been used to store raw meats or fish Also bags may not be reusable if they have been used to store greasy or fatty foods Do not reuse bags that have been microwaved or boiled T H E F O O D S AV E...

Page 13: ...long a specific food will have top quality flavor appearance and texture because it depends on the age and condition of the food on the day it was vacuum packaged Any perishable foods that require ref...

Page 14: ...24 Blanching Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage VE G E TA B L E S Times Store FoodSaver Packaged Life without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging Asparagus 11 2 to 3 mins Freezer FoodSaver...

Page 15: ...an go right into boiling water or the microwave when you are ready to use them This same technique can be used for pre cooked dinners and leftovers T H E F O O D S AV E R U S E R M A N U A L 26 Where...

Page 16: ...what you need then repackage it to maintain freshness NOTE Placing a box inside a FoodSaver Bag may puncture the bag Therefore it is best to use the inner bag in which most powdery foods are generall...

Page 17: ...ge Making your own side seams may leave air pockets which will cause leakage and prevent air from being completely removed T H E F O O D S AV E R U S E R M A N U A L 30 Your FoodSaver vacuum packaging...

Page 18: ...food may have begun to spoil and should be discarded The Bag Melts 1 The Sealing Strip may have become too hot Always wait at least 20 seconds for the Vac 1200 to cool down before vacuuming and or se...

Page 19: ...L 34 The FoodSaver Designer Canister Will Not Vacuum 1 Make sure the rubber gasket on the lid is free from food materials crumbs etc 2 Make sure the rim of the canister does not have any cracks or sc...

Page 20: ...duct and is not transfer able Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service this could be the sales receipt or packing slip etc Elements of Warranty Tilia Inc Tilia warrants for one y...

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