FoodSaver V2860-1 Tips on Using the Pulse Vacuum Control Feature, Tips on Sealing a Bag

FoodSaver® Accessories

How to Prepare FoodSaver® Accessories for Vacuum Packaging

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Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging

For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver® Reference Guide.

Tips on Using the Pulse Vacuum Control Feature

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 Vacuum Package with FoodSaver® Canisters

Use the Pulse Vacuum Control feature to manually control the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items.

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). Close lid and use Latch (E) to lock.

3.Press appropriate Food Setting Button (N) – Moist or Dry.

4.Press appropriate Speed Setting Button (P) – Fast, Normal or Gentle.

5.Push and hold the Pulse Button (R). The vacuum

pump will run when the Pulse Button is held down. Release the Pulse Button to stop the vacuum process. Repeat pushing the Pulse Button until desired amount of air has been removed.

NOTE: If the vacuum pump stops engaging after several pushes of the Pulse Button, it means the maximum vacuum has been reached. Do not continue to push the Pulse Button.

6.Press Seal Button (U) to seal the bag and end the Pulse mode.

7.When the Progress Lights (T) turn off, unlock Latch, lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed.

1.	Prepare canister according to FoodSaver®	5.	Push the Canister Vacuum Button (Q). Motor will
	Accessory Guidelines above.		run until vacuum process is complete.
2.	With lid closed, insert one end of Accessory	6.	When motor turns off, gently twist and remove
	Hose (A) into Port (O) on appliance. Insert other		Accessory Hose from canister and appliance.
	end into canister port. Twist grey tab while		Unlock Latch.
	inserting to ensure a tight fit.	7.	To test vacuum, simply tug on lid.
3.	Lock the Latch (E) on side of appliance		It should not move.
	before vacuuming.	Note: For important tips on using accessories with
4.	If vacuum packaging in a large canister, push
		different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver®
	Fast Speed Setting (P) Button.	Reference Guide.

Tips on Sealing a Bag

Make sure appliance lid is securely latched. When making a bag from a roll, place bag material on Sealing Strip (L), close lid and make sure to use the Latch (E) to lock lid. Then press Seal Button (U).

Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into the Vacuum Channel (J) or trapped in the seal. Either pre-freeze moist food such as raw meat for 1-2 hours before vacuum packaging, or place a folded

paper towel between food and end of bag to absorb excess liquids. Just be sure to leave at least 7.5 cm between paper towel and end of bag so that bag seals properly with paper towel inside.

Make sure appliance has time to cool down. Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very heavy usage, appliance will not operate to prevent overheating. If it does, wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off.

How to Open FoodSaver® Accessories after Vacuum Packaging

FoodSaver® Vacuum Packaging Canisters

To release vacuum and open, push grey rubber button on lid.

Tips on Removing Air from a Bag

Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.	If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without
When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make sure the	stopping, consider the following: If vacuum packaging
Latch (E) is in the locked position.	with a bag, make sure open end is placed down inside
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing	Vacuum Channel (J) and make sure Accessory Hose (A)
	is not attached. If vacuum packaging with a canister,
Strip (L). Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow
	check Accessory Hose in appliance lid and
air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag
	canister to ensure a tight fit.		Tips
along Sealing Strip before closing lid and vacuum
packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply
cut bag open and vacuum package again.
Tips on Storage
To utilize flip-up storage:
1. Close the lid.
2. Turn Latch (E) halfway to secure for storage		3		4
(the halfway position locks appliance lid for storage
without compressing the foam gasket	4.	Raise the front of appliance until it’s in the upright
and creating unnecessary wear and tear).		position and it clicks.
3. Push and hold Release Button (C) on the right side	5.	Let go of the Release Button.
of appliance.	6. When ready to use again, press Release Button and

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lower front of appliance.