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The user-friendly, intuitive control panel makes it easy for 

you to get the most out of your FoodSaver

®

 System:

Product Features

Latch

Control Panel

Bag Cutter

Built-In 

Handheld 

Sealer

Upper 

Foam 

Gasket

Extra-Wide 

Sealing Strip

Vacuum 

Channel

Removable 

Drip Tray

Roll 

Storage

Lower 

Foam 

Gasket

Appliance 

Lid

 Upper Seal 

Profile

Bag 

Cutter

Cutter 

Stabiliser 

Profile

Heat Seal Controls

1.    Vacuum Button

Press to vacuum seal food airtight.  Appliance shuts off automatically.

2.    Seal Button

This button has three uses:

i.

    Press button to create a seal when making bags using a FoodSaver

®

 Roll.

ii.

   Press to immediately stop vacuum process and begin sealing bag.

iii.

  Press to create a seal on film bags (such as a potato chip and cereal bags) to keep food sealed airtight.

3.    Mode Button

Press Mode Button to select custom setting.  Indicator light will illuminate next to the custom setting that is 
initiated.

3a. Dry

       For optimal vacuuming and sealing of dry foods. This is the default setting.

3b. Moist

       For optimal vacuuming and sealing of moist or juicy foods.

3c. Pulse

       Press and hold to manually control the vacuum function.  Press Seal Button when ready to seal bag.

3d. Sous Vide

       For optimal vacuuming and sealing of bags to use in Sous Vide cooking.

Handheld Sealer Controls

4.    Handheld Button

Press for use with FoodSaver

®

 accessories using Built-In Handheld Sealer. 

5.    Mode Button

Press Mode Button to select setting. Indicator light will illuminate next to the custom setting that is initiated.

 

 5a. Vacuum

 

For use with FoodSaver

®

 Zipper Bags and Containers.

 

 5b. Marinate

For use with FoodSaver

®

 Containers using built-in Handheld Sealer.  Vacuum pulse sequence takes 12 

minutes or less.  It allows for optimum flavour infusion in less time.  Appliance will vacuum and release three 
times.

6.    Latch

Operate - 

Adjust Down to put unit in Operate Mode.  This turns unit on for vacuuming and sealing.

Store      -

 Adjust Centre to Store

Open      -

 Adjust Up to Open

Summary of Contents for VS3198

Page 1: ...ce Support Register Your Product If you register on our website you will have the opportunity to receive special promotional offers For more usage tips and safety information please refer to this Refe...

Page 2: ...g Vacuum Seal a FoodSaver Bag Vacuum Seal with FoodSaver Accessories Care Cleaning Storage Guide Guidelines Vacuum Sealing and Food Safety Food Preparation and Reheating Tips Sealing Non Food Items Tr...

Page 3: ...t surface Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or after the appliance has been damaged in any manner If damage is suspected return the appliance to the nearest Sunbeam Appointed...

Page 4: ...the custom setting that is initiated 3a Dry For optimal vacuuming and sealing of dry foods This is the default setting 3b Moist For optimal vacuuming and sealing of moist or juicy foods 3c Pulse Pres...

Page 5: ...Button D to seal open end of bag Wait until Seal Indicator Light turns off CAUTION To reduce risk of burns do not touch sealing strip while using appliance How to 5 Turn Latch to Open position E open...

Page 6: ...em s in bag allowing at least 8cm of space between contents and open end of bag Place open end of bag into Vacuum Channel Drip Tray B and close lid 3 Turn Latch to Operate position C 4 Press Vacuum Bu...

Page 7: ...eeded A Upper and Lower Gaskets may be removed for cleaning Clean with warm soapy water and allow gaskets to dry before reinserting in machine The Removable Drip Tray makes cleanup easy when small amo...

Page 8: ...l retain their top quality flavour appearance or texture because it depends on age and condition of the food on the day it was vacuum sealed Food Preparation Reheating Tips Thawing and Reheating Vacuu...

Page 9: ...nzyme action that could lead to loss of flavour colour and texture To blanch vegetables place them in boiling water or in the microwave until they are cooked but still crisp Blanching times range from...

Page 10: ...caravan or 4WD Preparation Guidelines for Liquids Before you vacuum seal liquids such as soup stock pre freeze in a casserole dish loaf pan or ice cube tray until solid Remove frozen liquid from pan...

Page 11: ...has wrinkles To prevent wrinkles in the seal gently stretch bag flat while inserting bag into Gasket Channel No lights on the control panel Make sure unit is plugged in Make sure wall outlet is funct...

Page 12: ...by their nature and limited lifespan require periodic renewal such as filters and seals or any consequential loss or damage or cover damage caused by power surges power dips voltage supply problems or...

Page 13: ...e shown here Approved by the appropriate electrical regulatory authorities Copyright FoodSaver 2020 Need help with your appliance Contact our Customer Care Team or visit our website for information an...

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