FoodSaver Professional III Plus Getting Started, FoodSaver Accessories, Additional Features

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver® Bags

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Getting Started

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How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver® Roll

FoodSaver® Accessories

FoodSaver® Accessory Guidelines

Additional Features

Accessory Hose Storage (under lid)

1.	Always leave at least one inch of space between
	contents and rim.
2.	Wipe rim of container or bottle to ensure it is
	clean and dry.
3.	Place lid on canister or container, or place stopper

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,

To keep your Accessory Hose (F) handy, just loop the hose into place in the hose storage rack under the appliance lid.

in bottle.

vacuum package using instructions below.

Seal Button

Pull Out Bag Material Set Seal Level

1.Open appliance lid and place roll into Roll Storage Compartment (O).

2.Pull out enough bag material to hold item to be vacuum packaged, plus at least 3 inches. Close lid.

3.Set Seal Level (E).

4.Press and release Seal Button (B). Lid will be pulled down automatically and Progress Indicator Lights (C) will turn on, indicating bag material is being sealed.

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver® Accessories
Insert Accessory Hose	Set Seal Level		Press and Release Vacuum Button
1. Prepare container according to FoodSaver®		4. When motor and Progress Indicator Lights turn

The Seal Button (B) stops the vacuum process early and seals the bag, preventing delicate foods such as cookies from being crushed.

1.Vacuum package as described in previous sections.

2.To stop process before all air is removed, press and release Seal Button. Vacuum process will stop within a few seconds and

bag will be sealed.

3.When motor and Progress Indicator Lights (C) turn off, open lid and remove bag.

	Press and Release Seal Button
5.	When Progress Indicator Lights stop blinking, bag
	material is sealed. Lid will open slightly.
6.	To cut bag, slide Bag Cutter (K) from one end of
	sliding channel to other end.
7.	Open lid, remove bag, and tuck roll back
	into Roll Storage Compartment before vacuum
	Rolls&

packaging.

Now you are ready to vacuum package with your new bag (see below).

Accessory Guidelines above.		off, vacuum process is complete.
2. Insert one end of Accessory Hose (F) into	5.	Gently twist and remove Accessory Hose from
Accessory Port (J) on appliance. Insert other		accessory and appliance.
end into port on accessory. Twist tab on	6.	To test vacuum, simply tug on accessory lid.
Accessory Hose to ensure a tight fit.		It should not move.
3. To begin vacuum process, press and release	Note: For important tips on using accessories
Canister Button (I). Motor will start and Progress
	with different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver®
Indicator Lights (C) will turn on in sequence.	Reference Guide.		Accessories

Pulse Mode

Pulse Mode allows you maximum control over the vacuum process for crushable items in bags. After placing bag in Vacuum Channel (L) and closing lid, fol- low these instructions:

1. Set Seal Level (E) to:

1 or 2 to re-seal bags, such as foil-type potato

chip bags (shorter seal time).

3.After removing desired amount of air, press Seal Button (B) to seal bag. Progress Indicator Lights will flash slowly when bag is sealing.

5.When motor and light turn off, vacuum and seal process is complete.

Tip: When using Pulse Mode, you must press Instant

Place Bag in Vacuum Channel Set Seal Level Press and Release Vacuum Button

3 to vacuum package using FoodSaver® bags

Seal Button to seal bag. If there is no activity for 30

1.	Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches of
	space between bag contents and top of bag.
2.	Open appliance lid and place open end of bag
	down into Vacuum Channel (L). Make sure roll
	material is tucked back into Roll Storage
	Compartment (O) or it could prevent the appli-
	ance from operating properly.
3.	Close lid.
4.	Set Seal Level (E) to:

such as raw meat (longer seal time).

5. To begin vacuum process, press and release Vacuum Button (G). Motor will start and Progress Indicator Lights (C) will turn on in sequence.

6. When motor and Progress Indicator Lights turn off, vacuum and seal process is complete. Open lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze as needed. (See FoodSaver® Reference Guide for food safety tips.)

4 or 5 to vacuum package moist or juicy Bagsfoods

How to Open FoodSaver® Accessories after Vacuum Packaging
FoodSaver® Vacuum Packaging Canisters	FoodSaver® Jar Sealer with Mason Jars
(without large knob on lid)	For use with Ball® and Kerr ® brand Mason jars.
To release vacuum and open, push gray rubber	IMPORTANT: Do NOT use screw bands when
button on lid.
	vacuum packaging jars. To open, wedge spoon
FoodSaver® Quick Marinator	between Mason jar lid and highest part of threaded
(with large knob on lid) and Universal Lids	rim. Twist spoon gently to release vacuum.
To release vacuum and open, turn knob on lid

(medium seal time).

4 or 5 to vacuum package moist or juicy food

such as raw meat (longer seal time).

2. Press Pulse Button (H) and hold for as long as

desired, then release. Progress Indicator Lights

(C) will flash quickly after Pulse Button is used. To

remove more air, simply repeat Steps above.

seconds appliance will shut off automatically and bag will not be sealed.

1	or 2 to re-seal bags, such as foil-type potato
chip bags (shorter seal time).
3	to vacuum package using FoodSaver® bags
(medium seal time).

Tip: The Vacuum/Cancel Button (G) can also be used to cancel vacuum process mid-way and open lid.

to Open.

FoodSaver® Bottle Stoppers

To release vacuum and open, simply twist and pull up on Bottle Stopper.