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Owner’s

Manual

FM5400 Series

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Summary of Contents for FM5400 Series

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual FM5400 Series ...

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Page 3: ...ll 2 How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll 3 How to Vacuum and Seal a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll 4 How to Use PulseVac control feature 5 How to Use the Retractable Handheld Sealer Care and Cleaning 11 Guidelines for Successful Vacuum Sealing 12 Troubleshooting 16 Replacement Parts 18 Warranty 19 Quick Start Guide 7 ...

Page 4: ... extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally IMPORTANT TIPS 1 Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the heat process of canning Perishables still need to be refrigerated or frozen 2 For best ...

Page 5: ...ck to put in seal mode This will make a seal Unlock Turn forward to Unlock bag material F Bag Cutter G Bag Dispenser Pull to receive sealed bag H Lower Seal and Cut Bar Simplifies making custom sized bags I Vacuum and Seal Bar Press to vacuum and seal Simply insert open end of bag into the vacuum channel and press down on vacuum seal bar The Vacuum View Window will automatically close and grasp th...

Page 6: ...um process and avoid crushing delicate items See Using PulseVac Control Feature section on pg 9 for further information 6 Adjustable Food Settings Button For optimal vacuuming and sealing of moist or juicy foods Press the Adjustable Food Settings Button until the Moist Indicator Light is illuminated Choose the dry food setting for foods without liquid The Moist Food Indicator light will flash when...

Page 7: ...al Lever E to seal position to make first seal 5 OPEN the Express Bag Maker Lower Seal and Cut Bar H by pulling forward away from the appliance 2 INSERT roll from either side of appliance and slide in until it sets into notched out area 3 IMPORTANT TIP The visible roll allows you to see how much bag material you have left so you can quickly see when you will need to replace a roll or purchase more...

Page 8: ...IMPORTANT TIP Each time you turn the Unlock Seal Lever E to seal you create the seal for your next bag making continuous bag making a simpler process IMPORTANT TIP Accurately measure the amount of bag material you will need by placing the food you will seal on the counter and by pulling enough bag material to fit the amount of food for each bag Remember to leave three inches 7 62 cm of space betwe...

Page 9: ...osing Do not manually force the lid to close Use the PulseVac Control feature to manually control the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items 1 Place item s in bag allowing at least three inches 7 62 cm of space between bag contents and top of bag 2 Press the PulseVac button This will cause the Vacuum light to illuminate 3 Insert open end of the bag into the Vacuum View Window until it is...

Page 10: ...aler B from appliance 1 FOR ZIPPER BAGS CONTAINERS Place end of Retractable Handheld Sealer over valve on bag or container 2 TO VACUUM IN CANISTERS Press Accessory button 5 TO MARINATE IN CANISTER Press Marinate button 6 TO VACUUM ZIPPER BAGS AND CONTAINERS Press Accessory button 3 CAUTIONS 1 Do not put fingers or any foreign objects inside of Vacuum View Window while vacuum sealing 2 Lid closes d...

Page 11: ...ounts of liquids are inadvertently pulled into the Vacuum Channel during vacuum process Empty Drip Tray after each use Wash in warm soapy water or place on top rack of dishwasher Dry thoroughly before re inserting into the appliance Retractable Handheld Sealer Reservoir Empty Reservoir after each use Wash in warm soapy water Air dry before replacing To remove Reservoir from handheld sealer holding...

Page 12: ...aerobic bacteria such as Clostridium Botulinum the organism that causes Botulism can grow without air and sometimes cannot be detected by smell or taste Although it is extremely rare it can be very dangerous To preserve foods safely it is critical that you maintain low temperatures You can significantly reduce the growth of microorganisms at temperatures of 40 F 4 C or below Freezing at 0 F 17 C d...

Page 13: ...cold water to stop the cooking process Finally dry vegetables on a towel before vacuum sealing NOTE All vegetables including broccoli brussels sprouts cabbage cauliflower kale turnips naturally emit gases during storage Therefore after blanching they must be stored in freezer only Thawing and Reheating Vacuum Sealed Foods Always thaw foods in either refrigerator or microwave do not thaw perishable...

Page 14: ...r You can vacuum seal 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 seal 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 sa...

Page 15: ...ags Canisters and Accessories To vacuum seal silver wrap fork tines in soft cushioning material such as a paper towel to avoid puncturing bag and seal as normal Your silver will be clean fresh and untarnished right when you need it for your next dinner gathering Your FoodSaver Bags are ideal for outdoor excursions For camping and hiking keep your matches maps and food dry and compact To have fresh...

Page 16: ...operly and there are no foreign objects dirt or debris on it See Care and Cleaning on pg 11 Upper Gasket is loose or has a tear Take out the upper gasket clean it and re insert it into the Vacuum Channel See Care and Cleaning on pg 11 Upper Gasket is available for purchase on FoodSaver com or by calling 1 877 777 8042 Bag is not sealing properly Too much liquid in bag freeze before vacuuming Check...

Page 17: ...g Use a new bag if there is a hole Cover sharp food items with a soft cushioning material such as a paper towel and reseal Fermentation or the release of natural gases from inside the foods may have occurred When this happens food may have begun to spoil and should be discarded Bag melts Sealing Strip may have become too hot Always wait at least 20 seconds for appliance to cool down before you vac...

Page 18: ...ts Replacement parts are available for purchase on FoodSaver com or by calling 1 877 777 8042 FoodSaver Drip tray Accessory FoodSaver Cutter Accessory FoodSaver Upper Seal Profile FoodSaver Lower Seal Profile FoodSaver Reservoir Accessory ...

Page 19: ...dition Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty JCS disclaims all other warranties conditions or representations express implied statutory or otherwise JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase use or mi...

Page 20: ...nted in China SPR 031716 648P PN 188289 Registering your appliance is quick and easy at www foodsaver com register If you register on our website you will have the opportunity to receive special bag and accessory introductory offers Refer to the registration card inside the box For important safety information and helpful tips please visit us at www foodsaver com to get tips on vacuum sealing and ...

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