Quick Start Guide
FoodSaver® Accessories
Accessories include FoodSaver® Vacuum Packaging Canisters, Universal Lids, Jar Sealers and Bottle Stoppers.
FoodSaver® Accessory Guidelines
1. | Always leave at least one inch (2.5 cm) of space | 4. | For accessories with a large knob on lid, turn knob |
| between contents and rim. |
| to Vacuum. Vacuum package using instructions |
2. | Wipe rim of canister, container or bottle to |
| below. When vacuum process is complete, turn |
| ensure it is clean and dry. |
| knob to Closed before removing Accessory Hose. |
3. | Place lid on canister or container, or place stopper | 5. | For accessories without a large knob on lid, vacuum |
| in bottle. |
| package using instructions below. |
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver® Accessories
1. | Prepare container according to FoodSaver® | 5. | When motor turns off, gently twist and remove | |
| Accessory Guidelines above. |
| Accessory Hose from accessory and appliance. | |
2. | With lid closed, insert one end of Accessory |
| Unlock Latch. | |
| Hose (A) into Port (K) on appliance. Insert other | 6. | To test vacuum, simply tug on accessory lid. | |
| end into port on accessory. Twist gray tab while |
| It should not move. | |
| inserting to ensure a tight fit. | Note: For important tips on using accessories with | ||
3. | Lock the Latch (D) on side of appliance | |||
different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver® | ||||
Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging
For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver® Reference Guide or visit our website at www.foodsaver.com.
Tips on Sealing a Bag
Make sure you’ve securely latched the appliance lid. | Make sure you give appliance time to cool down. |
When making a bag from a roll, place bag material | Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very |
on Sealing Strip (I), close lid and make sure to use | heavy usage, appliance will not operate to prevent |
the Latch (D) to lock lid. Then press Seal Button (O). | overheating. If it does, wait 20 minutes to allow |
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into | appliance to cool off. |
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the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal. Either |
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before vacuum packaging, or place a folded paper |
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towel between food and end of bag to absorb excess |
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liquids. Just be sure to leave at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) |
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between paper towel and end of bag so that bag seals |
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properly with paper towel inside. |
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Tips on Removing Air from a Bag
Make sure you’ve securely latched the appliance lid. | If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without |
before vacuuming. | Reference Guide. | |
4. Push Canister Button (M) to begin vacuum | ||
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process. Motor will run until vacuum process is |
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complete. |
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How to Open FoodSaver® Accessories after Vacuum Packaging
When vacuuming and sealing a bag or canister, make sure the Latch (D) is in the locked position.
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing
Strip. Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag along Sealing Strip (I) before closing lid and vacuum packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply cut bag open and vacuum package again.
stopping, consider the following: You may need to adjust bag and try again. If you are making the initial seal on a piece of bag material with two open ends, make sure bag is placed on Sealing Strip.
If you are vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure open end is placed down inside Vacuum Channel
(G)and make sure Accessory Hose (A) is not attached. If you are vacuum packaging with an accessory, check Accessory Hose in appliance lid and in accessory to ensure a tight fit.
FoodSaver® Vacuum Packaging Canisters | FoodSaver® Jar Sealer with Mason Jars |
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(without large knob on lid) | For use with Ball® and Kerr ® brand Mason jars. | ||
To release vacuum and open, push gray rubber | To release vacuum and open, wedge spoon between | ||
button on lid. | Mason jar lid and highest part of threaded rim. Twist | ||
Quick Marinators (with large knob on lid) | spoon gently to release vacuum. |
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IMPORTANT: Do NOT use screw bands when | |||
and Universal Lids | |||
To release vacuum and open, turn knob on lid | vacuum packaging jars. |
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to Open. | FoodSaver® Bottle Stoppers |
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| To release vacuum and open, twist and pull up on | ||
| Bottle Stopper. | Accessories | |
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Tips on Storage | Tips | |
Always store appliance with the Latch (D) in the | ||
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unlocked position. |
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