T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L
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How To Vacuum Package Using the FoodSaver
Jar Sealer with Mason Jars
T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L
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7
Set the sealing time adjustment to
“1” or “2.”
8
Press and release the On button.
When the vacuum cycle is done
and air is removed from the mason
jar, the red sealing light will blink
indicating the machine is re-pro-
gramming itself for the next
function. The lid will open slightly
returning to the ready position.
Do not lift the lid until after the
red sealing light stops blinking
and the lid has reset to the ready position.
9
Gently pull up on the jar sealer to remove it. The metal lid should
fit tightly on the jar; you should not be able to pull it off.
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Vacuum packaging is complete.
How to Open the Mason Jar
To open the mason jar, wedge a
spoon between the mason jar lid
and the highest part of the threaded
rim. Twist the spoon gently to
release the vacuum. When opened
this way, the mason jar lid can be
reused many times.
IMPORTANT: To avoid accidents, do not use a knife to remove
the mason jar lid. Also, do not use a bottle opener to remove the
mason jar lid as it will bend the lid and prevent its reuse. Vacuum
packaging with the Professional II is not a substitute for canning.
IMPORTANT: Remember to remove the accessory hose from the
accessory port on the Professional II before you vacuum pack-
age in FoodSaver Bags.
The Professional II used with the FoodSaver Jar Sealer allows
you to vacuum package food in mason jars. There are two sizes
of jar sealers: the FoodSaver Wide-Mouth Jar Sealer for wide-
mouth mason jars, and the FoodSaver Regular Jar Sealer for regu-
lar and standard-mouth mason jars. If you wish to store mason
jars in the freezer, make sure to use tapered and tempered
freezer-safe mason jars and leave extra space between the con-
tents and the lid to allow for the normal expansion of liquids.
1
Place the Professional II on a flat, dry surface and plug the power
cord into a standard electrical outlet.
2
Place the item(s) to be vacuum packaged inside the mason jar.
Leave at least one inch between the contents and the rim of the jar.
3
Place the mason jar lid on the top of the mason jar. (You will not
need the screw band section of the mason jar lid. It is not used
when vacuum packaging.)
4
Insert one end of the accessory
hose into the accessory port on
the Professional II.
5
Insert the other end of the accessory
hose into the hole on the top of
the jar sealer.
6
Place the jar sealer over the
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.
