Bags &Rolls
Use this feature to reseal non-FoodSaver bags such as
Mylar®potato chip bags to keep moisture out.
1. Turn Seal Control Switch (E)to Seal Only.
2. Lift appliance lid and place open end of bag across
Sealing Strip(K).
3. Press down firmly on lid and hold until Indicator
Light (D)tur ns off.
4. Open lid and remove sealed bag.
The Instant Seal Button (A)stops the vacuum process
early and seals the bag, preventing fragile foods such
as cookies from being crushed.
1. Vacuum package as described in previous sections.
2. To stop process before all air is removed, press and
release Instant Seal Button. Vacuum process will
stop within a few seconds and bag will be sealed.
3. When light and motor turn off, open lid and
remove bag.
If fragile foods start to crush, you can also stop the
vacuum process without sealing the bag. Press Cancel
Button (B)and motor will stop.

Additional Features

Seal Only

Instant Seal Button

Cancel Button

1. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches of
space between bag contents and top of bag.
2. Open appliance lid and place open end of bag
down into Vacuum Channel (I).
3. Close lid.
4. Turn Seal Control Switch (E)to Vacuum and Seal
or to Vacuum and Extended Seal(for moist or
juicy foods such as raw meat).
5. To begin vacuum process, press down firmly on
lid with both hands until motor starts, wait 3-5
seconds, then release. Motor will continue to run.
6. When motor turns off, open lid and remove
bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed. (See
FoodSaver Reference Guidefor f ood safety tips.)
Note:Let appliance cool down f or 20 seconds
after each use.
1. Open appliance lid and place roll into Roll Storage
Compartment (H).
2. Pull out enough bag material to hold item to be vac-
uum packaged, plus 3 inches. Close lid.
3. Turn Seal Control Switch (E)to Seal Only.
4. Press down firmly on lid with both hands and hold.
5. The green light will come on indicating the bag is
being sealed.
6. Wait until the green light turns off before
releasing the lid.When the light turns off the
sealing process is complete.
7. To cut bag material, press down lightly on lid
and slide Bag Cutter (F)from one end of sliding
channel to other end.
8. Open lid and remove bag. Ensure that the roll is
rewound completely into the Storage Compartment
(H) before vacuum packaging.
Now you are ready to vacuum package with your
new bag (see below).

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AccessoriesAnd More

FoodSaver Accessory Guidelines

FoodSaver Accessories

Accessories include FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging Canisters, Universal Lids, Jar Sealers and Bottle Stoppers.
1. Always leave at least one inch of space between
contents and rim.
2. Wipe rim of canister, container or bottle to ensure
it is clean and dry.
3. Place lid on canister or container, or place stopper
in bottle.
4. For accessories with a large knob on lid, turn knob
toVacuum. Vacuum package using instructions
below. When vacuum process is complete, turn
knob to Closedbef ore removing Accessory Hose.
5. For accessories without a large knob on lid,
vacuum package using instructions below.

How to Open FoodSaver Accessories after Vacuum Packaging

FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging Canisters
(without large knob on lid)
To release vacuum and open, push gray rubber
button on lid.
FoodSaver Bulk Canisters and Quick Marinators
(with large knob on lid) and Universal Lids
To release vacuum and open, turn knob on lid
to Open.
FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars
For use with Ball®and Kerr® brand Mason jars.
IMPORTANT:Do NOT use screw bands when
vacuum packaging jars. To open, wedge spoon
between Mason jar lid and highest part of threaded
rim. Twist spoon gently to release vacuum.
FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers
To release vacuum and open, twist and pull up on
Bottle Stopper.

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver Accessories

1. Prepare container according to FoodSaver
Accessory Guidelines above.
2. Insert one end of Accessory Hose (G) into
Accessory Port (C) on appliance. Insert other end
into port on accessory. Twist gray tab while inserting
to ensure a tight fit.
3. Turn Seal Control Switch (E)to Vacuum and Seal.
4. To begin vacuum process, press down firmly on lid
until motor starts, wait 3-5 seconds, then release.
Motor will continue to run.
5. When motor turns off, vacuum process
is complete.
6. Gently twist and remove Accessory Hose from
accessory and appliance.
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
Reference Guide.

How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver Bags

Pull Out Bag Material Place Bag on Sealing Strip Press and Release Lid
Place Bag in Vacuum Channel Set Seal Control Switch Press and Release Lid
Insert Accessory Hose Set Seal Control Switch Press and Release Lid