FoodSaver V2860-IUK Bags, Features, FoodSaver Accessories, Flip-upStorage, Reference Guide, Rolls

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Features Getting Started

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.

How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver® Roll

FoodSaver® Accessories

How to Prepare FoodSaver® Accessories for Vacuum Packaging

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.

Flip-up Storage

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

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.)

			Features
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
	This button has four 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.
	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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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).
	complete. Unlock Latch and lift lid.

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver® Bags					Rolls
	2		3			6
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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 7.5 cm of		Fast for larger-sized bags and canisters. Appliance
	space between bag contents and top of bag.		will default to Normal 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 (T) 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 setting		safety tips.)
	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
	Choose Gentle for delicate foods; Normal for
			halfway to secure for storage.		Bags
	average-sized bags, canisters and all accessories; or

1.Always leave at least 2.5 cm of space between contents and rim.

2.Wipe rim of canister to ensure it is clean and dry.

3.Place lid on canister.

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver® Canister

How to Open FoodSaver® Accessories after Vacuum Packaging

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

FoodSaver® Vacuum Packaging Canisters

To release vacuum and open, push grey rubber button on lid.