FoodSaver V2860-1 quick start Features, Getting Started, How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver® Bags

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Features

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

Getting Started

How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver® Roll

MVacuum & Seal Button This button has two uses:

1.Press to vacuum package and seal food airtight. Appliance shuts off automatically.

2.Press to cancel process at any point.

NAdjustable Food Settings Select food type to optimize the seal – Dry (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.

PThree Speed Settings

Select speed to optimize vacuum – Gentle for delicate foods; Normal for average-sized bags, canisters and all accessories; Fast for larger-sized bags and canisters.

Q Canister Vacuum Button

Press to achieve best vacuum for canisters and accessories.

R Pulse Vacuum Control Button

Use to manually control the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items. See Tips section for further information.

SSeal Indicator Light

Constant light indicates sealing process

is engaged. (Flashing light indicates error.)

T	Progress Lights
	Signal progression of vacuuming and sealing
	process. All three lights shut off when the full
	process is finished.
U	Crush Free Instant Seal Button

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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 7.5 cm.
	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 (U).		Now you are ready to vacuum package with your
6.	When Progress Lights (T) turn off, sealing is
			new bag (see below).		Rolls
	complete. Unlock Latch and lift lid.

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Place Bag in Vacuum Channel	Close and Latch Lid		Press Vacuum & Seal Button

Flip-up Storage

The V2860 model flips upright for convenient, space-saving storage. See Tips section for detailed flip-up directions.

This button has four uses:		Features
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.
3.	Press to create a seal on Mylar bags
	(such as a crisp packet) to keep food
	sealed airtight.
4.	Press during Pulse mode to seal bag.
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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).

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

4.Press appropriate Food Setting Button (N) – Choose Moist for juicy foods or Dry for foods without liquid. Appliance will default to Dry setting after each use.

5.Press appropriate Speed Setting Button (P) – Choose Gentle for delicate foods; Normal for average-sized bags, canisters and all accessories; or

Fast for larger-sized bags and canisters. Appliance will default to Normal speed after each use.

6. Press Vacuum & Seal Button (M) to begin automatic vacuum and sealing process.

7. When Progress Lights (T) turn off, unlock Latch, lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed. (See FoodSaver® Reference Guide for food safety tips.)

Note: Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds after each use. Always store the appliance with the Latch halfway to secure for storage.

Bags

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