FoodSaver Official Manual for the Vacuum Packaging System

Features

Advanced Design™ Features

The user-friendly control panel makes it easy for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver® Advanced Design™ Vacuum Packaging System, and the touchpad design allows you to easily wipe it clean.

M Vacuum & Seal Button		Q	Canister Vacuum Button
This button has two uses:			Press to achieve best vacuum for
1.	Press to vacuum package and seal food		canisters and accessories.
	airtight. Appliance shuts off automatically.	R	Seal Indicator Light
2.	Press to cancel process at any point.
			Constant light indicates sealing
N Adjustable Food Settings			process is engaged. (Flashing light
Select food type to optimize the seal — Dry			indicates error.)
(normal seal time) for foods without liquid;
Moist (longer seal time) for juicy foods.

OAccessory Port

Attach Accessory Hose (A) here to vacuum package with FoodSaver® Canisters and Accessories.

			Features
P Two Speed Settings	S	Progress Lights
Select speed to optimize vacuum —		Show progress of vacuum and seal process.
Normal for average-sized bags,		All three lights shut off when the full process
canisters and all accessories; High		is finished.
for larger-sized bags and canisters.
	T	CrushFree™ Instant Seal Button
		This button has three uses:
		1. Press to immediately stop the vacuum
		process and begin sealing the bag.This
		prevents crushing delicate items such as
		bread, cookies and pastries.
		2. Press to create a seal when making bags
		from a FoodSaver® Roll.
Flip-up Storage		3. Press to create a seal on Mylar bags
		(such as a potato chip bag) to keep food

Getting Started

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

How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver® Roll

	3			4		5
Place Bag Material on Sealing Strip		Close and Latch Lid			Press Seal Button
1.	Open appliance lid and place roll into Roll		7.	You now have one sealed end and need to cut
	Storage Compartment (G).			the bag to the length you need. Pull out enough
2.	Lift up Bag Cutter Bar (H).			bag material to hold item to be vacuum packed,
3.	Pull bag material to the outer edge of the			plus 3 inches.
	Sealing Strip (L) and lower the Cutter Bar.		8.	Gently press and slide Bag Cutter across the
4.	Close and lock the lid using the Latch (E).			length of the roll.
5.	Press Seal Button (T).		Now you are ready to vacuum package with your
6.	When Progress Lights (S) turn off, sealing is
			new bag (see below).
	complete. Unlock Latch and lift lid.

How toVacuum Package with FoodSaver® Bags					Rolls
	2		3			6
					&
Place Bag in Vacuum Channel		Close and Latch Lid		Press Vacuum & Seal Button
1.	Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches of		and canisters. Appliance will default to Normal
	space between bag contents and top of bag.		speed after each use.
2.	Open appliance lid and place open end of bag		6. Press Vacuum & Seal Button (M) to begin
	into Vacuum Channel (J).		automatic vacuum and sealing process.
3.	Close lid and use Latch (E) to lock.		7. When Progress Lights (S) turn off, unlock Latch,
4.	Press appropriate Food Setting Button (N) —		lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if
	Choose Moist for juicy foods or Dry for foods		needed. (See FoodSaver® Reference Guide for food
	without liquid. Appliance will default to Dry		safety tips.)
	setting after each use.		Note: Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds after
5.	Press appropriate Speed Setting Button (P) —
			each use. Always store the appliance with the Latch
					Bags

FoodSaver® Accessories

Accessories include FoodSaver® Vacuum Packaging Canisters, Universal Lids, Jar Sealers and Bottle Stoppers.

How to Prepare FoodSaver® Accessories forVacuum Packaging

1.	Always leave at least one inch of space between	4.	For accessories with a large knob on lid,
	contents and rim.		turn knob to Vacuum.Vacuum package using
2.	Wipe rim of canister, container or bottle to		instructions below.When vacuum process is
	ensure it is clean and dry.		complete, turn knob to Closed before removing
3.	Place lid on canister or container, or place		Accessory Hose (A).
		5.	For accessories without a large knob on lid,
	stopper in bottle.
			vacuum package using instructions below.

How toVacuum Package with FoodSaver® Accessories

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	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.
	IMPORTANT: Do NOT use screw bands when
and Universal Lids
To release vacuum and open, turn knob on lid	vacuum packaging jars.	Accessories
to Open.	FoodSaver® Bottle Stoppers

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

How to Open FoodSaver® Accessories after Vacuum Packaging

The V2830 model flips upright for convenient, space-saving storage. See Tips section for detailed flip-up directions.

sealed airtight.

Choose Normal for average-sized bags, canisters	halfway to secure for storage.
and all accessories; or High for larger-sized bags

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