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FoodSaver Accessories
Accessories include FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging Canisters, Universal Lids, Jar Sealers and Bottle Stoppers.
Additional Features
How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll
4. For accessories with a large knob on lid, turn knob to Vacuum. Vacuum package using instructions below. When vacuum process is complete, turn knob to Closed before removing Accessory Hose.
5. For accessories without a large knob on lid, vacuum package using instructions below.
Seal Only
Use this feature to reseal
1.Turn Seal Control Switch (E) to Seal Only.
2.Lift appliance lid and place open end of bag across Sealing Strip (K).
3.Press down firmly on lid and hold until Indicator Light (D) turns off.
4.Open lid and remove sealed bag.
Pull Out Bag Material | Place Bag on Sealing Strip |
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1. | Open appliance lid and place roll into Roll Storage | 7. | To cut bag material, press down lightly on lid |
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2. | Pull out enough bag material to hold item to be vac- |
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| uum packaged, plus 3 inches. Close lid. | 8. | Open lid and remove bag. Ensure that the roll is | ||||||
3. | Turn Seal Control Switch (E) to Seal Only. |
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4. | Press down firmly on lid with both hands and hold. |
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5. | The green light will come on indicating the bag is |
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6. | Wait until the green light turns off before | new bag (see below). | Rolls | ||||||
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Place Bag in Vacuum Channel | Set Seal Control Switch |
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1. | Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches of | 5. To begin vacuum process, press down firmly on | |||||||
| space between bag contents and top of bag. |
| lid with both hands until motor starts, wait | ||||||
2. | Open appliance lid and place open end of bag |
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| down into Vacuum Channel (I). |
| 6. When motor turns off, open lid and remove | ||||||
3. | Close lid. |
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4. | Turn Seal Control Switch (E) to Vacuum and Seal |
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| or to Vacuum and Extended Seal (for moist or | Note: Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds | |||||||
| juicy foods such as raw meat). |
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1. | Prepare container according to FoodSaver | 5. When motor turns off, vacuum process |
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| Accessory Guidelines above. | is complete. |
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2. | Insert one end of Accessory Hose (G) into | 6. Gently twist and remove Accessory Hose from | ||
| Accessory Port (C) on appliance. Insert other end | accessory and appliance. |
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| into port on accessory. Twist gray tab while inserting | 7. To test vacuum, simply tug on accessory lid. It should | ||
| to ensure a tight fit. | not move. |
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3. | Turn Seal Control Switch (E) to Vacuum and Seal. | Note: For important tips on using accessories |
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4. | To begin vacuum process, press down firmly on lid |
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How to Open FoodSaver Accessories after Vacuum Packaging | ||||
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For use with Ball® and Kerr ® brand Mason jars.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT use screw bands when vacuum packaging jars. To open, wedge spoon between Mason jar lid and highest part of threaded rim. Twist spoon gently to release vacuum.
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Instant Seal Button
The Instant Seal Button (A) stops the vacuum process | 2. To stop process before all air is removed, press and | ||
early and seals the bag, preventing fragile foods such | release Instant Seal Button. Vacuum process will | ||
as cookies from being crushed. | MoreAnd | ||
stop within a few seconds and bag will be seal d. | |||
1. Vacuum package as described in previous sections. | 3. When light and motor turn off, open lid and | ||
remove bag. | |||
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Cancel Button |
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If fragile foods start to crush, you can also stop the |
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vacuum process without sealing the bag. Press Cancel |
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Button (B) and motor will stop. |
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