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Copyright © 2003 Tilia, Inc. All rights reserved.
This material may not be reproduced or redistributed in any
fashion without the express written consent by Tilia, Inc.

FoodSaver, Tilia and The Original Home Vacuum Packaging System are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of Tilia Int’l, Inc. in the United States 
and other countries. Tilia, Inc. and Tilia Int’l, Inc. are Jarden companies.

This product is protected by one or more of the following Patents: 
U.S.RE 34,929; 4,660,355; 4,941,310; 5,655,357; 6,058,998; 6,256,968; 
Canada 1,315,746; and their equivalent international patents.

Third Printing: June 2003
Printed in the United States of America
Item # 18-0161 (6/03)

The Original Home Vacuum Packaging System

® 

User Manual

Vac

800

/

Vac

820

Summary of Contents for Vac800

Page 1: ...marks of Tilia Int l Inc in the United States and other countries Tilia Inc and Tilia Int l Inc are Jarden companies This product is protected by one or more of the following Patents U S RE 34 929 4 6...

Page 2: ...e 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 d...

Page 3: ...e 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 washable including in the dish...

Page 4: ...ng goods 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 vac...

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

Page 6: ...s not down in the Vacuum Channel NOTE Let the appliance cool down for at least 20 seconds before using it again When using FoodSaver Rolls you first need to make a bag If you are using ready made Food...

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 Make sure the roll is rewound comp...

Page 8: ...nd pulling up How to Open FoodSaver Designer Canisters To open a FoodSaver Designer Canister press and hold the gray rubber button in the center of the lid This will release the vacuum and allow the l...

Page 9: ...g it out Never yank or tug the hose as this may damage both the hose and the fitting CARE AND STORAGE FoodSaver FoodSaver FoodSaver OF FOODSAVER Bulk Designer Square CANISTERS Canisters Canisters Cani...

Page 10: ...acuum package in FoodSaver Bags Remove the hose by gently twisting the gray fitting while pulling it out Never yank or tug the hose as this may damage both the hose and the fitting T H E F O O D S AV...

Page 11: ...4 With one hand press down on the center of the lid of the appliance to activate the vacuum With the other hand press down on the Universal Lid until the vacuum takes hold this may take 3 5 seconds C...

Page 12: ...not to be used in the microwave IMPORTANT Do not reuse bags that 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 re...

Page 13: ...nds on the age and condition of the food on the day it was vacuum packaged Any perishable foods that require refrigeration still must be refrigerated or frozen after vacuum packaging Vacuum packaging...

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: ...bricks stack conveniently in your freezer and can 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 Wher...

Page 16: ...day by vacuum packaging them Open the canister take 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 th...

Page 17: ...screws by size in separate bags Vacuum Packaging Non Food Items Troubleshooting T H E F O O D S AV E R U S E R M A N U A L 31 Nothing Happens When the Lid is Pressed 1 Make sure the power cord is firm...

Page 18: ...discarded The Bag Melts 1 The Sealing Strip may have become too hot Always wait at least 20 seconds for the appliance to cool down before vacuuming and or sealing another bag Troubleshooting T H E F...

Page 19: ...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 scratches Any gaps can prevent a vacuum from forming 3 Mak...

Page 20: ...uct 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 ye...

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