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User Manual

The Original Home Vacuum Packaging System

Vac

350

©2000 by Tilia, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 
This material may not be copied or reproduced in any 
fashion without written permission from the publisher.

FoodSaver

®

is a registered trademark of Tilia, Inc.

First printing, January 2001
Printed in the United States of America

FoodSaver Patent: # 4,941,310
FoodSaver Bag Patent Re: # 34,929

Item# 18-0511 (1/01)

Summary of Contents for Vac350

Page 1: ... This material may not be copied or reproduced in any fashion without written permission from the publisher FoodSaver is a registered trademark of Tilia Inc First printing January 2001 Printed in the United States of America FoodSaver Patent 4 941 310 FoodSaver Bag Patent Re 34 929 Item 18 0511 1 01 ...

Page 2: ...ed 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 ...

Page 3: ...emove 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 and refrigerator to the microwave or boiling water FoodSaver Bags and Rolls are reusable washable including in the dishwasher and recyclable FoodSaver Bags are ready made in quart and gallon sizes to offer convenient one step storage FoodSaver Rolls...

Page 4: ...E R U S E R M A N U A L 4 When using FoodSaver Rolls you first need to make a bag then vacuum package your food in the bag If you are using ready made FoodSaver Bags go to page 6 1 Place the Vac 350 on a flat dry surface and plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet 2 Lay the item s you want to vacuum package near the FoodSaver Roll so you can see where to cut the bag material Leave at...

Page 5: ... bag 8 Vacuum packaging is complete NOTE Let the Vac 350 cool down for at least 20 seconds before using it again How to Vacuum Package Using Ready Made and Custom Made FoodSaver Bags T H E F O O D S AV E R U S E R M A N U A L 6 1 If you have not already done so place the Vac 350 on a flat dry surface and plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet 2 Open the lid of the Vac 350 If the lid...

Page 6: ... food on the day it was vacuum packaged Foods that are extremely fresh will last longer than foods that are already deteriorating Vacuum packaging extends the life of foods by removing nearly all the air in a sealed container thereby reducing oxidation which affects nutritional value flavor and overall quality However most foods contain enough water to support micro organisms which can grow with o...

Page 7: ...h time the bag will be opened and repackaged Preserve Your Garden Goodness Your FoodSaver Vac 350 is an invaluable tool to help preserve the quality freshness and nutrients of your homegrown vegetables When vacuum packaging and freezing items from your garden you can enjoy your harvest year round General Harvesting Information It is usually best to pick in the cool of the morning because produce h...

Page 8: ...Saver Bag pre freeze for 1 2 hours or until solidly frozen To freeze fruits in individual servings place sliced fruit or berries on a baking sheet and spread out so the pieces are not touching This way they will not freeze together in a block Then vacuum package in portions for baking or in your favorite combinations for easy fruit salad all year round Preparation Guidelines for Baked Goods Before...

Page 9: ... Store Packaged Life without Storage Life vacuum packaging Soups stews sauces other liquids Freezer 1 to 2 years 3 to 6 months Preparation Guidelines for Dry Foods Before vacuum packaging dry foods with sharp edges in a FoodSaver Bag such as rice and pasta wrap the food in cushioning material like a paper towel This will help protect the FoodSaver Bag from punctures Where to Vacuum Normal Storage ...

Page 10: ...an Do not modify the plug in any way Nothing Happens When the On Button Is Pressed 1 Make sure the power cord is firmly plugged into the electrical outlet 2 Make sure the power cord is not damaged in any way 3 Make sure the electrical outlet is operative by plugging in another appliance 4 Wait 20 minutes to allow the Vac 350 to cool off and then try using it again The Vac 350 will shut off automat...

Page 11: ...From the Bag But Has Come Back Into the Bag 1 Check the seal of the bag There may be a wrinkle in the bag along the seal which caused leakage and allowed air to come back into the bag Cut the bag open and vacuum package it again 2 Moisture or food material i e juices grease crumbs powders etc along the seal may have caused leakage and allowed air to come back into the bag Cut the bag open wipe the...

Page 12: ...ing incurred by Tilia or its representative in connec tion with the performance of this warranty The limited warranty set forth above is the sole and entire warranty pertaining to the product and is in lieu of and excludes all other warranties of any nature whatsoever whether express implied or arising by operation T H E F O O D S AV E R U S E R M A N U A L 21 of law including but not limited to a...

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