• Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for the heat
process of canning. Perishables still need to be
refrigerated or frozen.
• For best results, use only FoodSaver® bags, rolls and
accessories.
• During the vacuum packaging process, small
amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can
be inadvertently pulled into the vacuum channel.
Empty the drip tray after each use.
• Avoid overfilling. Always leave at least 3" of bag
material between bag contents and top of bag.
This allows room for the bag material to cinch tightly
against the food and prevents the bag from pulling
out of the vacuum channel during the sealing
process. Leave at least one additional inch of bag
material for each time you plan to reuse the bag.
VACUUM AND SEAL A BAG
1.
With both hands, insert open end of bag through
bottom of vacuum view window into drip tray.
(See Figure 1)
NOTE: Vacuum view window allows user to see
where to insert end of bag into drip tray, before
activating the vacuum and seal bar.
Figure 1
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TIPS
• Do not create own side seams for FoodSaver® bag.
These bags are manufactured with a special side
seam, which is sealed all the way to the outer edge.
• To prevent wrinkles in the seal when vacuum
packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat while
inserting bag into vacuum channel and continue to
hold bag until pump starts.
• When vacuum packaging items with sharp edges,
protect bag from punctures by wrapping item in soft
cushioning material, such as a paper towel.
• When using accessories, remember to leave 1" of
space at top of canister or container.
• Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before
vacuum packaging.
• Wait 20 seconds between seals to allow appliance
to cool.
INSTRUCTIONS
2. With bag in place, push and release vacuum and
seal bar with both hands. Vacuum view window
will automatically close and grasp the bag, which
begins the vacuum and seal process. (See Figure 2)
CAUTION! Do not put fingers or any foreign
objects inside vacuum view window while
vacuum sealing. Lid closes down automatically
with force. Do not obstruct lid from closing. Do
not manually force lid to close.
Figure 2
Push to Vacuum and Seal
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