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Features

Advanced DesignTM Features

The user-friendly control panel makes it easy for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver® Advanced DesignTM Vacuum Packaging System.

Getting Started

Registering your appliance is quick and easy at www.foodsaver.com. If you register on our website, you will be eligible for special bag and accessory introductory offers. Refer to the registration card in the box.

How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver® Roll

JAdjustable Food Settings Select food type to optimize the seal – Dry (normal seal time) for foods without liquid; Moist (longer seal time) for juicy foods

KAccessory Port

LVacuum & Seal Button This button has two uses:

1.Press to vacuum package and seal your food air-tight with a single touch. Shuts off automatically.

2.Press to cancel process at any point.

 

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Place Bag on Sealing Strip

 

 

Close and Latch Lid

 

 

Press Seal Button

 

1. Cut enough bag material from roll to hold item,

5. When Seal Indicator Light (N) turns off,

 

plus 3 inches (7.5 cm). Be sure to cut straight.

sealing is complete. Unlock Latch, lift lid and

 

Attach accessory hose here and use to vacuum package with FoodSaver® Canisters and Accessories

MCanister Vacuum Button Press to achieve best vacuum for canisters and accessories.

N Seal Indicator Light

Constant light indicates sealing process is engaged. (Flashing light indicates error.)

O CrushFreeInstant Seal Button

Features

This button has three uses:

 

1.

Press to immediately stop the vacuum process

 

 

and begin sealing the bag. Use to prevent

 

 

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

 

 

potato chip bag) to keep food sealed airtight.

 

2.

Open appliance lid and place one end of bag

remove bag.

 

material across Sealing Strip (I).

Now you are ready to vacuum package with your

 

Close and lock the lid using the Latch (D).

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new bag (see below).

4.

Press Seal Button (O).

 

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver® Bags

Rolls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Place Bag in Vacuum Channel

Close and Latch Lid

 

 

Press Vacuum & Seal Button

 

 

1.

Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches (7.5

5. Press Vacuum & Seal Button (L) to begin vacuum

 

cm) of space between bag contents and top of bag.

and sealing process. Motor will continue to run until

2.

Open appliance lid and place open end of bag

bag is fully vacuumed, then will automatically seal.

 

into Vacuum Channel (G).

 

6. When Seal Indicator Light (N) turns off, unlock

 

 

3.

Close lid and use Latch (D) to lock.

 

Latch, lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or

 

 

4.

Press appropriate Food Setting Button (J)

freeze if needed. (See FoodSaver® Reference Guide

for food safety tips.)

 

 

 

 

Choose Moist for juicy foods or Dry for foods

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

without liquid. Appliance will default to Dry

Note: Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds after

 

setting after each use.

 

each use. Always store appliance with the Latch in

 

 

 

 

 

 

the unlocked position.

Bags

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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