FoodSaver V2860-IUK quick start Features, Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging, General Tips

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Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging

For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver® Reference Guide.

Tips on Using the Pulse Vacuum Control Feature

Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging

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General Tips

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Use the Pulse Vacuum Control feature to manually con- trol the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items.

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

3.Press appropriate Food Setting Button (N) – Moist or Dry.

4.Press appropriate Speed Setting Button (P) – Fast, Normal or Gentle.

5.Push and hold the Pulse Button (R). The vacuum pump will run when the Pulse Button is held down. Release the Pulse Button to stop the vacuum process. Repeat pushing the Pulse Button until desired amount of air has been removed.

NOTE:If the vacuum pump stops engaging after several pushes of the Pulse Button, it means the maximum vacuum has been reached. Do not continue to push the Pulse Button.

6.Press Seal Button (U) to seal the bag and end the Pulse mode.

7.When the Progress Lights (T) turn off, unlock Latch, lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed.

1.	Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the
	heat process of canning. Perishables still need to
	be refrigerated or frozen.
2.	For best results, use FoodSaver® Bags and
	Canisters.
3.	During the vacuum packaging process, small
	amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can
	be inadvertently pulled into Vacuum Channel (J),
	clogging the pump and damaging your appliance.
	To prevent this, follow these tips:
	a. For moist and juicy foods such as raw meats:
	Freeze first and avoid overfilling bags. You can

6.	To prevent wrinkles in a seal when vacuum
	packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat
	along Sealing Strip (L) before you close lid.
7.	If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,
	simply reseal bag about 0.5 cm above first seal.
8.	When you are vacuum packaging items with sharp
	edges (dry spaghetti, silverware, etc.), protect
	bag from punctures by wrapping item in soft
	cushioning material, such as a paper towel.
9.	When using accessories, remember to leave 2.5
	cm of space at top of canister or container, and
	make sure to lock Latch (E) before vacuuming.

Features of Your FoodSaver® Appliance

A Accessory Hose

B Accessory Hose

Storage

C Flip-up Release

Button

D Touchpad Control

Panel

Tips on Sealing a Bag

Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.

When making a bag from a roll, place bag material on Sealing Strip (L), close lid and make sure to use the Latch (E) to lock lid. Then press Seal Button (U).

Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into the Vacuum Channel (J) or trapped in the seal. Either pre-freeze moist food such as raw meat for 1-2 hours before vacuum packaging, or place a folded

paper towel between food and end of bag to absorb excess liquids. Just be sure to leave at least 7.5 cm between paper towel and end of bag so that bag seals properly with paper towel inside.

Make sure appliance has time to cool down.

Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very heavy usage, appliance will not operate to prevent overheating. If it does, wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off.

also place a folded paper towel inside top of bag,

but below seal area, before vacuum packaging.

b. For soups, sauces and liquids: Freeze first and

avoid overfilling bags. Or, use a canister in

refrigerator.

c. For powdery or fine-grained foods: Avoid

overfilling bags or use a canister. You can also

place a coffee filter or paper towel inside

before vacuum packaging.

d. If your appliance features a Drip Tray (I),

Unlock the Latch when finished.

10. Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before

vacuum packaging for best results. See pages

4-5 of FoodSaver® Reference Guide for more

information.

11. If appliance does not function, check to make sure

the Latch (E) is in the locked position.

12. If storing appliance horizontally, make sure

the Latch (E) is in the unlocked position. If storing

E Easy-lock Latch

Tips on Removing Air from a Bag

Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.	If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without
When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make sure the	stopping, consider the following: If vacuum packaging
Latch (E) is in the locked position.	with a bag, make sure open end is placed down inside
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing	Vacuum Channel (J) and make sure Accessory Hose (A)
	is not attached. If vacuum packaging with a canister,
Strip (L). Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow
	check Accessory Hose in appliance lid and
air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag
	canister to ensure a tight fit.
along Sealing Strip before closing lid and vacuum
packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply
cut bag open and vacuum package again.
Tips on Storage
To utilize flip-up storage:
1. Close the lid.

	empty after each use.
4.	To avoid overfilling, always leave at least 7.5 cm
	of bag material between bag contents and top of
	bag. Then leave at least one additional 2.5 cm of
	bag material for each time you plan to reuse bag.
5.	Do not create your own side seams for a
	FoodSaver® Bag. These bags are manufactured
	with a special side seam, which is sealed all the
	way to the outer edge.

appliance vertically, lock the Latch halfway, to

the store position. Make sure Drip Tray (I) has

been emptied before storing vertically.

13. CAUTION: THIS SEALER IS NOT FOR

COMMERCIAL USE. IF SEALING MORE THAN

30 BAGS OR CANISTERS IN A ROW, WAIT AT

LEAST 25 MINUTES BEFORE CONTINUING TO

USE YOUR VACUUM FOOD SEALER.

F	Pen Storage
G	Roll Storage
	Compartment
H	Bag Cutter and
	Cutter Bar
I	Easy-clean Drip Tray
J	Vacuum Channel
		Features

2.	Turn Latch (E) halfway to secure for storage		3	4
	(the halfway position locks appliance lid for storage
	without compressing the foam gasket	4.	Raise the front of appliance until it’s in the upright
	and creating unnecessary wear and tear).		position and it clicks.
3.	Push and hold Release Button (C) on the right side	5.	Let go of the Release Button.
	of appliance.	6.	When ready to use again, press Release Button and
				Tips

lower front of appliance.

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K Foam Gasket

L Extra-wide Sealing Strip

For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the FoodSaver® Reference Guide included in your kit.