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Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging
Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging
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For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver Reference Guide.
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Tips on Using the PulseVacuum Control Feature
GeneralTips
Use the Pulse Vacuum Control feature to manually con-
trol the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate
items.
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.
1. Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the
heat process of canning. Perishables still need to
be refrigerated or frozen.
6. To prevent wrinkles in a seal when vacuum
packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat
along Sealing Strip (L) before you close lid.
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Features of Your FoodSaver Appliance
1. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 7.5 cm of
Accessory Hose
A
B
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2. For best results, use FoodSaver Bags and
7. If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,
space between bag contents and top of bag.
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.
Canisters.
simply reseal bag about 0.5 cm above first seal.
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.
Accessory Hose
Storage
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:
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.
Flip-up Release
Button
C
D
E
6. Press Seal Button (U) to seal the bag and end the
Pulse mode.
4. Press appropriate Speed Setting Button (P) –
Fast, Normal or Gentle.
7. When the Progress Lights (T) turn off, unlock Latch,
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.
Unlock the Latch when finished.
Touchpad Control
Panel
lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed.
a. For moist and juicy foods such as raw meats:
Freeze first and avoid overfilling bags. You can
also place a folded paper towel inside top of bag,
but below seal area, before vacuum packaging.
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).
Easy-lock Latch
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.
10.Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before
b. For soups, sauces and liquids: Freeze first and
avoid overfilling bags. Or, use a canister in
refrigerator.
vacuum packaging for best results. See pages
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4-5 of FoodSaver Reference Guide for more
information.
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.
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled
into theVacuum 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
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.
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
appliance vertically, lock the Latch halfway, to
the store position. Make sure Drip Tray (I) has
been emptied before storing vertically.
d. If your appliance features a Drip Tray (I),
empty after each use.
Tips on Removing Air from a Bag
Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.
When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make sure the
Latch (E) is in the locked position.
Pen Storage
F
If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without
stopping, consider the following: If vacuum packaging
with a bag, make sure open end is placed down inside
Vacuum Channel (J) and make sure Accessory Hose (A)
is not attached. If vacuum packaging with a canister,
check Accessory Hose in appliance lid and
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.
Roll Storage
Compartment
G
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.
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing
Strip (L). Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow
air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag
along Sealing Strip before closing lid and vacuum
packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply
cut bag open and vacuum package again.
5. Do not create your own side seams for a
Bag Cutter and
Cutter Bar
H
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canister to ensure a tight fit.
FoodSaver Bag. These bags are manufactured
with a special side seam, which is sealed all the
way to the outer edge.
Easy-clean DripTray
Vacuum Channel
I
J
Tips on Storage
To utilize flip-up storage:
1. Close the lid.
Foam Gasket
K
L
2. Turn Latch (E) halfway to secure for storage
(the halfway position locks appliance lid for storage
without compressing the foam gasket
3
4
Extra-wide Sealing Strip
4. Raise the front of appliance until it’s in the upright
and creating unnecessary wear and tear).
position and it clicks.
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3. Push and hold Release Button (C) on the right side
5. Let go of the Release Button.
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of appliance.
6. When ready to use again, press Release Button and
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