Accessories
How to Prepare FoodSaver
®
Accessories for Vacuum Packaging
FoodSaver
®
Accessories
1.
Always leave at least 2.5 cm of space between
contents and rim.
2.
Wipe rim of canister to ensure it is clean and dry.
3.
Place lid on canister.
How to Open FoodSaver
®
Accessories after Vacuum Packaging
FoodSaver
®
Vacuum Packaging Canisters
To release vacuum and open, push grey rubber
button on lid.
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver
®
Canister
1.
Prepare canister according to FoodSaver
®
Accessory Guidelines above.
2.
With lid closed, insert one end of Accessory
Hose
(A)
into Port
(O)
on appliance. Insert other
end into canister port. Twist grey tab while
inserting to ensure a tight fit.
3.
Lock the Latch
(E)
on side of appliance
before vacuuming.
4.
If vacuum packaging in a large canister, push
Fast
Speed Setting
(P)
Button.
5.
Push the Canister Vacuum Button
(Q)
. Motor will
run until vacuum process is complete.
6.
When motor turns off, gently twist and remove
Accessory Hose from canister and appliance.
Unlock Latch.
7.
To test vacuum, simply tug on lid.
It should not move.
Note:
For important tips on using accessories with
different foods, please refer to the
FoodSaver
®
Reference Guide.
F
eatur
es
Progress Lights
Signal progression of vacuuming and sealing
process. All three lights shut off when the full
process is finished.
Crush Free Instant Seal Button
This button has four uses:
1.
Press to immediately stop the vacuum
process and begin sealing the bag. This
prevents crushing delicate items such as
bread, cookies and pastries.
2.
Press to create a seal when making bags
from a FoodSaver
®
Roll.
3.
Press to create a seal on Mylar bags
(such as a crisp packet) to keep food
sealed airtight.
4.
Press during Pulse mode to seal bag.
U
T
Canister Vacuum Button
Press to achieve best vacuum for
canisters and accessories.
Pulse Vacuum Control Button
Use to manually control the vacuum process
and avoid crushing delicate items. See Tips
section for further information.
Seal Indicator Light
Constant light indicates sealing process
is engaged.
(Flashing light indicates error.)
S
R
Q
Ba
gs
&
Rolls
1.
Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 7.5 cm of
space between bag contents and top of bag.
2.
Open appliance lid and place open end of bag
into Vacuum Channel
(J)
.
3.
Close lid and use Latch
(E)
to lock.
4.
Press appropriate Food Setting Button
(N)
–
Choose
Moist
for juicy foods or
Dry
for foods
without liquid. Appliance will default to
Dry
setting
after each use.
5.
Press appropriate Speed Setting Button
(P)
–
Choose
Gentle
for delicate foods;
Normal
for
average-sized bags, canisters and all accessories; or
Fast
for larger-sized bags and canisters. Appliance
will default to
Normal
speed after each use.
6.
Press Vacuum & Seal Button
(M)
to begin
automatic vacuum and sealing process.
7.
When Progress Lights
(T)
turn off, unlock Latch,
lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if
needed. (See
FoodSaver
®
Reference Guide
for food
safety tips.)
Note:
Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds after
each use. Always store the appliance with the Latch
halfway to secure for storage.
1.
Open appliance lid and place roll into Roll
Storage Compartment
(G)
.
2.
Lift up Bag Cutter Bar
(H)
.
3.
Pull bag material to the outer edge of the
Sealing Strip
(L)
and lower the Cutter Bar.
4.
Close and lock the lid using the Latch
(E)
.
5.
Press Seal Button
(U)
.
6.
When Progress Lights
(T)
turn off, sealing is
complete. Unlock Latch and lift lid.
7.
You now have one sealed end and need to cut
the bag to the length you need. Pull out enough
bag material to hold item to be vacuum packed,
plus 7.5 cm.
8.
Gently press and slide Bag Cutter across the
length of the roll.
Now you are ready to vacuum package with your
new bag (see below).
Getting Started
How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver
®
Roll
Features
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver
®
Bags
Place Bag Material on Sealing Strip
Close and Latch Lid
Press Seal Button
Place Bag in Vacuum Channel
Close and Latch Lid
Press Vacuum & Seal Button
3
4
5
2
3
6
Vacuum & Seal Button
This button has two uses:
1.
Press to vacuum package and seal
food airtight. Appliance shuts off
automatically.
2.
Press to cancel process at any point.
Adjustable Food Settings
Select food type to optimize the seal –
Dry
(normal seal time) for foods without liquid;
Moist
(longer seal time) for juicy foods.
Accessory Port
Attach Accessory Hose
(A)
here to
vacuum package with FoodSaver
®
Canisters
and Accessories.
O
N
M
Three Speed Settings
Select speed to optimize vacuum –
Gentle
for delicate foods;
Normal
for
average-sized bags, canisters and all
accessories;
Fast
for larger-sized bags
and canisters.
P
The user-friendly control panel makes it easy for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver
®
Vacuum Packaging
System, and the touchpad design allows you to easily wipe it clean.
Flip-up Storage
The V2860 model flips upright for convenient,
space-saving storage. See Tips section for detailed
flip-up directions.
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