User Manual & Recipe Book
Contents
1. Recommended Storage Life Where FoodSaver with FoodSaver Normal Foods to Store Bag Accessory System Storage Life Baked Goods Bagels Bread Freezer FoodSaver Bag 1 3 years 6 12 months Pastries Nuts Almonds Pantry FoodSaver Bag Canister 2 years 6 months Peanuts Sunflower Pantry FoodSaver Bag Canister 2 years 6 months Seeds Coffee Coffee Beans Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 3 years 6 months Coffee Beans Pantry FoodSaver Bag Canister 1 year 3 months Ground Coffee Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 years 6 months Ground Coffee Pantry FoodSaver Bag Canister 5 6 months 1 month Prepared Liquids Sauces Soups Freezer FoodSaver Bag 1 2 years 3 6 months Stews Bottled Liquids Oils Pantry FoodSaver Bottle Stopper 1 1 years 5 6 months Dry Foods Beans Grains Pantry FoodSaver Bag Canister 1 2 years 6 months Pasta Rice Pantry FoodSaver Bag Canister 1 2 years 6 months Powdery Foods Dry Milk Pantry FoodSaver Bag Canister 1 2 years 6 months Dried Coconut Pantry FoodSaver Bag Canister 1 2 years 6 months Flour Pantry FoodSaver Bag Canister 1 2 years 6 months Sugar Brown Pantry FoodSaver Bag Canister 1 2 years 6 months Sugar Snack Foods Chips Pantry FoodSaver Canister 3 6 weeks 1 2 weeks Cookies Pantry FoodSaver Canister 3 6 weeks 1 2 weeks Crackers www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 H For additional delicious recipes using the Rec I pes FoodSaver system to prepare foods in advance for your FoodSaver A2. FoodSaver THE 1 VACUUM SEALING SYSTEM User Manual amp Recipe Book for V4800 series appliances www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 Important Safeguards For your own safety always follow these basic precautions when using a FoodSaver appliance 1 Read the User Manual carefully for operating instructions Read all instructions in this manual before use Do not use appliance on wet or hot surfaces or near a heat source Caution To protect against electric shock do not immerse any part of appliance power cord or plug in water or other liquid Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning To disconnect unplug power cord from electrical outlet Do not disconnect by pulling on cord Do not operate appliance with a damaged power cord or plug Do not operate appliance if it malfunctions or is in any way damaged For details contact Consumer Services at number listed below Use appliance only for its intended use Closely supervise children when using any electrical appliance Do not allow appliance to be used as a toy Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or heated oven Extreme caution must be used when moving products containing hot liquids Wait 20 seconds between seals to allow appliance to cool 10 Caution Place cord where the cord cannot be pulled cause user to be entangled with the cord or cause the product to be overturned For Ho
3. 1 Place food into Zipper Bag Make sure not to put any food under valve Press zipper closed with finger while bag is lying down on a flat surface 2 Pull Retractable Handheld Sealer from appli ance Place end over the gray valve on bag 3 Push accessory button to begin vacuum process Motor will run until vacuum process is complete Containers 1 Prepare container according to FoodSaver Accessory Guidelines which are included with accessory purchases 2 Pull Retractable Handheld Sealer from appliance Place end over gray valve on container 3 Push accessory button to begin vacuum process Motor will run until vacuum process is complete Fig 1 Canisters 1 Prepare canister according to FoodSaver Accessory Guidelines which are included with accessory purchases 2 Pull Retractable Handheld Sealer from appliance and remove clear bottom portion of Retractable Handheld Sealer from top handle Insert the end into the port on accessory Twist tab while inserting to ensure a tight fit 3 Push Accessory Button to begin vacuum process Motor will run until vacuum process is complete To Marinate follow instructions found in Marinating with your FoodSaver Appliance section of this Guide on page 12 4 When motor turns off gently twist and remove Retractable Handheld Sealer from accessory www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 Note if you are using a canister with large Important When pulling ho
4. items like crackers Vacuum Packaging Non Food Items The FoodSaver vacuum packaging system also protects non food items from oxidation corrosion and moisture Simply follow the directions to vacuum package items using FoodSaver Bags Canisters and Accessories To vacuum package silver wrap fork tines in soft cushioning material such as a paper towel to avoid puncturing bag Your FoodSaver Bags are ideal for outdoor excursions For camping and hiking keep your matches maps and food dry and compact To have fresh water for drinking simply fill a FoodSaver Bag with ice seal it and when needed let the ice pack melt If you re going sailing or boating vacuum package your food film and a dry change of clothes Just remember to bring scissors or a knife to open the bag To keep emergency kits safe and dry vacuum package flares batteries flashlights matches candles and other necessities Your emergency items will stay dry and organized in your home car or boat www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 Storage Guide Meat Cheese Vegetables Fruits Recommended Storage Life Where FoodSaver with FoodSaver Normal Foods to Store Bag Accessory System Storage Life Meat Beef Pork Lamb Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 3 years 6 months Ground Meat Freezer FoodSaver Bag 1 year 4 months Poultry Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 3 years 6 months Fish Freezer
5. valve prevents bag from sealing properly Wipe the inside of bag around zipper and beneath valve and attempt to reseal e If you are vacuum packaging sharp food items bag may have been punctured Use a new bag if there is a hole Cover sharp food items with a soft cushioning material such as a paper towel and reseal e Make sure rubber gasket on inside of lid is free from food materials e Examine rim of container for cracks or scratches Any gaps can prevent containers from vacuuming properly e Call Consumer Services at 1 877 777 8042 e For additional tips and answers to frequently asked questions go to www foodsaver com Support aspx www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging Vacuum Packaging and Food Safety The vacuum packaging process extends the life of foods by removing most of the air from the sealed container thereby reducing oxidation which affects nutritional value flavor and overall quality Removing air can also inhibit growth of microorganisms which can cause problems under certain conditions Mold Easily identified by its fuzzy characteristic Mold cannot grow in a low oxygen environment therefore vacuum packaging can slow the growth of mold Yeast Results in fermentation which can be identified by smell and taste Yeast needs water sugar and a moderate temperature to grow It can also survive with or without air Slowing the growth of yeast requires refrigeration while
6. warrants that from the date of purchase this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship provided this product is used with FoodSaver bags and or rolls This Limited Five Year Warranty shall be effective from the of the original purchase date and shall expire five 5 years after the original purchase date Limited Warranty Period JCS at its option will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the Limited Warranty Period provided the defect is not caused by the use of any non FoodSaver branded bags and or rolls A replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component If the product is no longer available a replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value This is your exclusive Limited Warranty Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product Doing so will void this Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable Keep the original sales receipt Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance JCS dealers service centers or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following neglig
7. Cook the sauce at a high simmer stirring constantly until slightly thickened Reduce the heat to low and simmer another 4 minutes To serve place 4 grilled chicken pieces on a platter and ladle the sauce over each Serve immediately Makes 4 servings Cool the remaining 4 grilled chicken breasts separate into individual portion control sizes vacuum seal and freeze Tarragon Mustard Vinaigrette 3 Tbsp champagne vinegar 1 tsp salt 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground 1 tsp lemon juice 3 4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1tsp dried tarragon In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar mustard lemon juice and spices until blended Drizzle in the olive oil whisking constantly until thoroughly blended Makes 1 cup www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 Smoky Tomato New Potato amp Fresh Pea Stew Use handy FoodSaver Vacuum Storage Bags to freeze pre chopped onions garlic potatoes tomatoes and parsley Makes dinner time a snap to prepare 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 tsp bottled liquid smoke flavoring 1 cup yellow onion chopped 4 medium beefsteak tomatoes chopped 1 clove garlic minced 1 1 cups fresh peas you may substitute frozen 11 2 Ibs new red potatoes unpeeled diced thawed peas 4 cups Oregano amp Garlic Tomato Sauce below 1 Tbsp fresh parsley minced 1 cup water salt and pepper to taste In a large stockpot heat the olive oil over medium heat Saut the onion and garli
8. freezing stops it completely Bacteria Results in an unpleasant odor discoloration and or soft or slimy texture Under the right conditions anaerobic bacteria such as Clostridium botulinum the organism that causes Botulism can grow without air and sometimes cannot be detected by smell or taste Although it is extremely rare it can be very dangerous To preserve foods safely it is critical that you maintain low temperatures You can significantly reduce the growth of microorganisms at temperatures of 40 F 4 C or below Freezing at o F 17 C does not kill microorganisms but stops them from growing For long term storage always freeze perishable foods that have been vacuum packaged and keep refrigerated after thawing It is important to note that vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for canning and it cannot reverse the deterioration of foods It can only slow down the changes in quality It is difficult to predict how long foods will retain their top quality flavor appearance or texture because it depends on age and condition of the food on the day it was vacuumed packaged IMPORTANT Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for refrigeration or freezing Any perishable foods that require refrigeration must still be refrigerated or frozen after vacuum packaging Food Preparation and Reheating Tips Thawing and Reheating Vacuum Packaged Foods Always thaw foods in either refrigerator or microwave do not thaw pe
9. infusion in the least amount of time See Marinating with your FoodSaver Appliance section on page 12 TRAY FULL INDICATOR LIGHT During the vacuum sealing process small amounts of liquids crumbs or food particles can be inadvertently pulled into the Drip Tray 0 When excess liquid fills the Drip Tray the unit will turn off and the Tray Full Indicator 3 will activate To resume normal operation remove the Drip Tray empty liquid wash in warm soapy water or place in top rack of dishwasher Dry completely and place Drip Tray back into appliance See Care and Cleaning on page 13 VACUUM PROGRESS DISPLAY Displays vacuum levels as the bag or canister is evacuated SEAL INDICATOR LIGHT Constant Red light indicates s ealing process is engaged Flashing light indicates error See Trouble Shooting Section on page 14 for more information CANCEL BUTTON Immediately halts the current function and opens the Vacuum Channel www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 ADJUSTABLE FOOD SETTINGS BUTTON For optimal vacuuming and sealing of moist or juicy foods press the Adjustable Food Settings Button until the Moist Indicator Light is illuminated Choose the dry food setting for foods without liquid The Moist Food Indicator light will flash when Food Sealing Sensors automatically detect any moisture or liquid in the drip tray 0 Note Appliance will default to Dry setting upon pressing the Power Button
10. or when power has been interrupted unless liquid is detected in the Drip Tray See Care and Cleaning section on page 13 O SEAL BUTTON This button has three uses 1 CrushFree Instant Seal feature 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 type bags such as a potato chip bag to keep food sealed air tight POWER BUTTON Press the power button to begin The Power Indicator and Food Indicator lights will become illuminated After Vacuum Sealing press Power Button to turn appliance Off Note After 12 minutes of non use the appliance will turn Off automatically RETRACTABLE HANDHELD SEALER 1 Accessory Button 2 Marinate Button www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 FEATURES OL MOH How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing Roll 1 Open appliance door H and place roll into Roll Holder Fig 1 For best results insert roll with material flap down 2 Lift up Roll Cutter Bar J and place bag material beneath the cutter bar Fig 2 3 Pull out enough bag material to hold item being vacuum sealed plus 4 inches 10 16 centimeters Lower the Roll Cutter Bar and slide Bag Cutter K across the Cutter Bar Fig 3 4 Press Seal Button E Red Seal Indicator Light 5 will illuminat
11. panel Nothing happens when bag is inserted Tray Full LED Flashing e Make sure unit is plugged in e Make sure wall outlet is functional e Press on off button e Make sure unit has power see above tip e Tray Full empty drip tray Clean Drip Tray and place back into appliance See Care and Cleaning page 13 e Too much food in bag Avoid overfilling Allow 4 inches 10 16cm of space between contents and top of bag e Bag not inserted correctly Insert bag CURL DOWN Gently stretch bag flat while inserting Hold bag until Vacuum Pump starts e Drip Tray has liquid or Drip Tray may be dirty Empty liquid clean Drip Tray and place back into appliance See Care and Cleaning on page 13 Retractable Handheld Sealer not sealing Vacuum Nozzle and Air Valve are not making secure contact Air was removed from the bag but now air has re entered The FoodSaver Container will not vacuum If you need further assistance e Ensure zipper is firmly closed Slide fingers across entire zipper e Air valve is not on flat surface Reposition bag so the air valve lies flat on counter with no food under air valve e Ensure Vacuum Nozzle is centered over the gray circle and placed flat on air valve Apply moderate pressure e Examine zipper and valve of bag Food debris in zipper or valve may cause leakage and allow air to enter e Sometimes moisture or food material along seal edges of the zipper or beneath the
12. FoodSaver Bag 2 years 6 months Hard Cheeses Do not vacuum package soft cheese Cheddar Swiss Refrigerator FoodSaver Bag 4 8 months 1 2 weeks Canister Parmesan Refrigerator FoodSaver Bag 4 8 months 1 2 weeks Canister Vegetables Do not vacuum package fresh mushrooms onions amp garlic Asparagus Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 3 years 8 months Broccoli Cauliflower Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 3 years 8 months Cabbage Brussels Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 3 years 8 months Sprouts Corn cob or kernel Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 3 years 8 months Green Beans Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 3 years 8 months Lettuce Spinach Refrigerator FoodSaver Canister 2 weeks 3 6 days Snow Peas Snap Peas Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 3 years 8 months Fruits Apricots Plums Freezer FoodSaver Bag 1 3 years 6 12 months Peaches Nectarines Freezer FoodSaver Bag 1 3 years 6 12 months Softer Berries Raspberries Refrigerator FoodSaver Canister 1 week 1 3 days Blackberries Strawberries Refrigerator FoodSaver Canister 1 week 1 3 days Harder Berries Blueberries Refrigerator FoodSaver Canister 2 weeks 3 6 days Cranberries Refrigerator FoodSaver Canister 2 weeks 3 6 days Huckleberries Refrigerator FoodSaver Canister 2 weeks 3 6 days www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 STORAGE GUIDE 17 We e 2 gt e m e J m 18 Storage Guide Baked Goods Coffee Snacks and Liquids
13. Guidelines for Vegetables Vegetables need to be blanched before vacuum pack aging This process stops the enzyme action that could lead to loss of flavor color and texture To blanch vegetables place them in boiling water or in the microwave until they are cooked but still crisp Blanching times range from 1 to 2 minutes for leafy greens and peas 3 to 4 minutes for snap peas sliced zucchini or broccoli 5 minutes for carrots and 7 to 11 minutes for corn on the cob After blanching immerse vegetables in cold water to stop the cooking process Finally dry vegetables on a towel before vacuum packaging Note All vegetables including broccoli brussels sprouts cabbage cauliflower kale turnips naturally emit gases during storage Therefore after blanching they must be stored in freezer only When freezing vegetables it is best to pre freeze them for 1 2 hours or until solidly frozen www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 Z T lt SZ A 5 d S 15 a z gt A A gt 2 Z a 16 To freeze vegetables in individual servings first place on a baking sheet and spread them out so they are not touching This prevents them from freezing together in a block Once they are frozen remove from baking sheet and vacuum package vegetables in a FoodSaver Bag After they have been vacuum packaged return them to the freezer IMPORTANT Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria Fresh mushrooms oni
14. Systems For years the FoodSaver Register online at www foodsaver com register Vacuum Sealing System has helped millions You ll have access to special sale items for online of households keep food fresh longer in the registrants only refrigerator freezer and pantry The FoodSaver system is designed to remove air and extend freshness up to five Question s times longer than conventional storage Contact customer service at methods Keep your FoodSaver appliance 1 877 777 8042 on your countertop and you ll soon discover or visit www foodsaver com its convenience and versatility Do not return this product to place of purchase Features of Your FoodSaver Appliance B Retractable Handheld Sealer C Tray Full Indicator D Vacuum Progress Display Can be used with all Indicates when drip Green lights signal progression of FoodSaver Brand tray is full Empty vacuuming and sealing process Accessories including to resume usage of All lights extinguish when the full FreshSaver Zipper Bags appliance process is finished E Seal Button CrushFree Instant Seal feature Stops vacuum cycle and seals to prevent crushing delicate items Indicator Lights Indicate current setting and vacuum progress for added control F Vacuum Channel Simply insert bag and the FoodSaver appliance does the rest G Power Cord Storage At bottom of unit www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 FEAT
15. URES H Appliance Door Opens to access Built in Roll Holder and Cutter l Built in Roll Holder For storage of FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing Rolls J Roll Cutter Bar Simplifies making custom sized bags K Bag Cutter L Auto Bag Sensing Simply insert open end of bag into the vacuum channel and the machine will sense and grasp the bag vacuum seal and shut off automatically M Extra wide Sealing Strip with Non stick Coating Provides extra secure air tight seal that s two times wider N Lower Gasket non removable O Removable Drip Tray Catches overflow liquids and contains Food Sensors to detect liquid www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 5 SETEM Control Panel of Your FoodSaver Appliance Retractable Handheld Sealer Indicator LEDs gt Pepe ray Ful Progress T Vacuum S Accessory Marinate Tray Full Progress Seal Indicator Cancel Adjustable Seal Power Mode Mode Indicator Display Light Button Food Settings Button Button ACCESSORY MODE BUTTON Press to achieve best vacuum for canisters and accessories Push Accessory Mode Button to begin vacuum process Motor will run until Vacuum Sealing Process is complete MARINATE MODE BUTTON A ten minute predetermined sequence of vacuum pulse to rest ratio allowing foods to get optimum flavor
16. atloaf Place the bacon slices lengthwise over the tomato sauce Place the pan on the middle rack in the oven and bake for 45 minutes RECIPES Remove from the oven loosely cover and allow to rest for 15 minutes before slicing Serve immediately or seal and freeze as needed Serves 8 or makes 2 meals of 4 servings each www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 19 4d1944 20 Grilled Tarragon Mustard Chicken Tender grilled chicken marinated in the FoodSaver Quick Marinating Canister is a perfect foundation for any meal 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1 Tbsp lowfat margarine about 8 pieces 2 cup dry white wine 1 cup Tarragon Mustard Marinade below divided Prepare a charcoal or gas grill to medium high heat Place the chicken breasts in the FoodSaver Quick Marinating Canister cover with 1 2 cup marinade and vacuum seal Marinate for 20 minutes Remove the chicken from the canister and discard the marinade Lightly wipe the grill rack with cooking oil Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook over medium high heat until well browned about 6 to 8 minutes Turn the chicken and cook until the meat is no longer pink and the internal temperature reaches 170 F on an instant read thermometer When the chicken is pierced with a fork the juices should run clear While the chicken is grilling melt the margarine in a medium saut pan over medium heat Add the remaining marinade and wine and bring to a boil
17. c in the oil until the onion is soft Add the potatoes Oregano amp Garlic Tomato Sauce water and liquid smoke flavoring Bring the stew to a boil reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender Add the tomatoes peas parsley and salt and pepper to taste Stir to combine cover and simmer until the peas are just tender Oregano amp Garlic Tomato Sauce Use this flavorful sauce immediately or pre freeze and vacuum seal in a FoodSaver Vacuum Storage Wi Bag for easy reheating a Qe 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 cups water E 2 medium yellow onions chopped 1 tsp sugar 2 cloves garlic minced 3 4 tsp salt 3 28 oz cans whole peeled tomatoes 3 tsp dried oregano 3 cups tomato sauce 15 oz can plus 8 oz can 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground 5 Tbsp canned tomato paste In a large heavy saucepan heat the olive oil over medium heat Add the onions and garlic and saut until softened about 5 minutes In a large bowl crush the tomatoes and add to the saucepan with the remaining ingredients Stir well to blend reduce the heat to simmer and cook uncovered for 45 minutes stirring occasionally reducing and slightly thickening the sauce Makes 16 cups 4 quarts www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 21 22 Grilled Far East Salmon Fillets Use the FoodSaver Quick Marinating Canister for quick results in marinating these fillets to perfection 4 6 0z salmon fillets 2 stalks lem
18. ccesssccesscccssseessseeesseeeess War lam ys iievceseccsiecesesesceugees Kaya dS de HUR KE u e u w VARA al ku ku Ew ew ks Ru u e wa a ka u Q KH SU VER EWEY WEHA EH SE HUR ROKE e SN K ERKA Important Tips 1 Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the 7 When you are vacuum packaging items with sharp heat process of canning Perishables still need edges dry spaghetti silverware etc protect bag to be refrigerated or frozen from punctures by wrapping item in soft cushioning 2 For best results use only with FoodSaver Bags material such as a paper towel You may want to Containers and Accessories use a canister or Mason jar instead of a bag 3 During the vacuum packaging process small 8 When using accessories remember to leave one amounts of liquids crumbs or food particles can inch of space at top of canister or container be inadvertently pulled into the Vacuum Channel 9 Pre freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before Empty the Drip Tray after each use vacuum packaging for best results See 4 Avoid overfilling always leave at least 4 inches Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging section 10 16 centimeters of bag material between bag 10 120v Appliances Only The FoodSaver appliance contents and top of bag This allows room for the has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the bag material to cinch tightly against the food and other To reduce risk of electrical shock this plug prevents the bag from pul
19. d Press any button to silence the signal You may now cook or refrigerate your marinated food 10 To use the Quick Marinating Canister for extended vacuum storage beyond the short Marinate Cycle Rotate knob to Vacuum Canister position connect the Retractable Handheld Sealer as above and select Accessory Mode from the control panel When motor turns off rotate knob clockwise to the Closed position then gently twist and remove Retractable Handheld Sealer from accessory www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 Care and Cleaning To Clean Appliance Press Power Button and remove Power Cord from electrical outlet Do not immerse in liquid Slide out Drip Tray Drawer 0 Remove Drip Tray for cleaning by pulling up on the two side tabs Check Lower Gasket N around Drip Tray 0 to make sure it is free from food materials Do not attempt to remove gaskets Antibacterial Drip Tray Empty Drip Tray after each use Wash in warm soapy water or place in top rack of dishwasher The Adjustable Food Sensors in the Drip Tray O will not function correctly if liquid is allowed to remain in Drip Tray This appliance has a Tray Full indicator When excess liquid fills the Drip Tray the unit will turn off and the Tray Full Indicator light will activate To resume normal operation slide out Drip Tray Drawer Remove Drip Tray for cleaning by pulling up on the two side tabs When replacing drip tray set t
20. e Fig 4 5 Using two hands slowly insert open end of bag curl down into Vacuum Channel F until clamp motor starts 6 When red Seal Indicator Light turns off sealing is complete You may remove bag from the Vacuum Channel F 7 You now have one sealed end Fig 5 Fig 4 Now re read vacuum seal with r new b Ba 8 Now you a ady to vacuum seal with you ag BEE ee see next page az Curl Downward Fig 5 www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 How to Vacuum Seal with FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing Bags 1 Begin with a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System Bag Fig 1 or create a bag as described in the How to Make a Bag from a Roll section on page 8 2 Place item s in bag allowing at least 4 inches 10 16cm of space between bag contents and top of bag Fig 1 The extra space is required to allow the bag to seal tightly around contents Dy CED Moist process you may select Food Setting Q Fig 2 Default setting is Dry Food See page 7 for more information Q Fig 2 HOW TO 3 OPTIONAL If you wish to customize the vacuum sealing 4 Your new FoodSaver System Automatically Vacuums and Seals To Vacuum DO NOT PRESS THE SEAL BUTTON Using two hands slowly insert open end of bag curl down into Vacuum Channel F Fig 3 4 5 Continue to hold bag until vacuum pump starts lt You may now release bag The Vacuum Progress lights 4 will illuminate Inser
21. ent use or misuse of the product use on improper voltage or current use contrary to the operating instructions disassembly repair or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center or use of this product with non FoodSaver branded bags and or rolls Further this Limited Warranty does not cover Acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes and tornadoes What are the limits on JCS Liability Damage to a product caused by use of non FoodSaver branded bags and or rolls accident misuse or abuse is not covered by this Limited Warranty Improper care and cleaning will void this Limited Warranty JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express implied or statutory warranty or condition Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty JCS disclaims all other warranties conditions or representations express implied statutory or otherwise JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase use or misuse of or inability to use the product including incidental special consequential or similar damages or loss of profits or for any breach of contract fundamental or otherwise or for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party Some provinces states or jurisdictions do not al
22. he right end of the drip tray into place then firmly snap both sides down Appliance can be used without Drip Tray however the Adjustable Food Sensor setting will not function without the Drip Tray Push In Tabs www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 Pushin Tabs Slide out drawer to access Drip Tray Remove All Food Around Gaskets DO NOT REMOVE GASKETS oO Zz lt C Lu _ o Lu az lt 13 J e UJ Z th Wn T e e z O 14 Trouble Shooting Problem Solution Red Seal LED Flashing Vacuum Pump is running but bag is not evacuating e Bag not inserted properly Remove bag wait for red light to stop flashing and re insert bag e Wait 20 seconds between seals e Unit overheated Wait several minutes for unit to cool down e If making a bag from a roll make sure one end of bag is sealed See How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing Roll on page 8 e Slide out drip tray drawer and make sure there are no foreign objects dirt or debris on the bottom gasket See Care and Cleaning on page 13 Bag is not sealing properly e Too much liquid in bag freeze before vacuuming e To prevent wrinkles in the seal gently stretch bag flat while inserting bag into vacuum channel and continue to hold bag until vacuum pump starts e Unit overheated Wait several minutes for unit to cool down No lights on the control
23. ilter or paper towel at top of bag or canister before vacuum packaging You can also place the food in its original bag inside a FoodSaver Bag or use a FoodSaver Universal Lid with the original container to vacuum package Preparation Guidelines for Liquids Before you vacuum package liquids such as soup stock pre freeze in a casserole dish loaf pan or ice cube tray until solid Remove frozen liquid from pan and vacuum package in a FoodSaver Bag You can stack these frozen bricks in your freezer When you re ready to use just cut corner of bag and place in a dish in microwave or drop into water at a low simmer below 170 F 75 C To vacuum package non carbonated bottled liquids you can use a FoodSaver Bottle Stopper with the original container Remember to leave at least one inch of room between contents and bottom of Bottle Stopper You can re seal bottles after each use Preparation Guidelines for Make ahead Meals Leftovers and Sandwiches Efficiently store your make ahead meals leftovers and sandwiches in the stackable lightweight FoodSaver containers They are microwaveable top rack dishwasher safe and come with a custom adaptor The lightweight containers will be ready to head off to the office or school when you are Preparation Guidelines for Snack Foods Your snack foods will maintain their freshness longer when you vacuum package them For best results use a FoodSaver Canister for crushable
24. ling out of the vacuum is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one channel during the sealing process Then leave at way If plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse least one additional inch of bag material for each time you plan to reuse bag 5 Do not create your own side seams for a 11 FoodSaver Bag These bags are manufactured with a special side seam which is sealed all the way to the outer edge 6 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 vacuum pump starts plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do not modify plug in any way Caution A short power cord is provided to reduce risks from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord An extension cord may be used when marked electrical rating is no less than electrical rating of this appliance All cords should not drape over counter or tabletop where cords can be tripped over or pulled on unintentionally especially by children www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 WELCOME Sdanivss Controls and Welcome to FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System Congratulations Free Gift with Registration A Register now and you ll receive a free You are about to enjoy the freshness benefits gift It s our thanks to you for being of FoodSaver The 1 Selling Brand of Vacuum a FoodSaver brand customer Sealing
25. low the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction WARRANTY How to Obtain Warranty Service In the U S A If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service please call 1 877 777 8042 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you In Canada If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service please call 1 800 804 5383 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you In the U S A this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products Inc doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located in Boca Raton Florida 33431 In Canada this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation Canada Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located at 20 B Hereford Street Brampton Ontario L6Y oM1 If you have any other problem or claim in connection with this product please write our Consumer Service Department PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 23 FoodSaver THE 1 VACUUM SEALING SYSTEM Registering your appliance is quick and easy at www prodregi
26. ongrass cut in half 1 Cup Far East Marinade below divided 1 red onion skin removed and quartered Place the fillets in the Quick Marinating Canister with 14 cup marinade vacuum seal and marinate for at least 20 minutes Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for medium heat Remove the salmon and discard the marinade Place the salmon fillets on the grill with a piece of lemongrass on each fillet Place an onion quarter beside each fillet Cover the grill and cook for 6 minutes Turn the fillets over and brush with the remaining 1 2 cup marinade Turn the onion quarters and place the lemongrass on top of each fillet Cover and cook another 4 to 6 minutes until the fish flakes easily To serve plate each fillet with a piece of lemongrass on top and the grilled quartered onion beside the fillet Serves 4 Far East Marinade 1 2 cup dry sherry 2 Tbsp fresh ginger grated 1 4 cup soy sauce 2 Tbsp fresh garlic minced 1 cup rice wine vinegar 1 Tbsp sugar 1 cup sake or rice wine 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro chopped 2 Tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp hot Asian chile paste Whisk all ingredients in a medium bowl until well blended Makes 2 cups enough for 6 pounds of chicken beef pork shrimp or fish www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 5 Year Limited Warranty Sunbeam Products Inc doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or ifin Canada Sunbeam Corporation Canada Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions collectively JCS
27. ons amp garlic should never be vacuum packaged Preparation Guidelines for Leafy Vegetables For best results use a canister to store leafy vegetables First wash the vegetables and then dry with a towel or salad spinner After they are dried put them in a canister and vacuum package Store in refrigerator Preparation Guidelines for Fruits When freezing soft fruits or berries it is best to pre freeze them for 1 2 hours or until solidly frozen To freeze fruit in individual servings first place on a baking sheet and spread them out so they are not touching This prevents them from freezing together in a block Once they are frozen remove from baking sheet and vacuum package fruit in a FoodSaver Bag After they have been vacuum packaged return them to the freezer You can vacuum package portions for baking or in your favorite combinations for easy fruit salad all year round If storing in the refrigerator we recommend using a FoodSaver Canister Preparation Guidelines for Baked Goods To vacuum package soft or airy baked goods we recommend using a FoodSaver Canister so they will hold their shape If using a bag pre freeze for 1 2 hours or until solidly frozen To save time make cookie dough pie shells whole pies or mix dry ingredients in advance and vacuum package for later use Preparation Guidelines for Coffee and Powdery Foods To prevent food particles from being drawn into vacuum pump place a coffee f
28. ppliance check our website www foodsaver com Main Street Meatloaf This meatloaf is a fantastic All American version of classic meatloaf Any leftovers can be packaged in a FoodSaver Vacuum Storage Bag and frozen 3 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 2 tsp dried marjoram 3 4 cup yellow onion chopped 1 4 tsp salt 3 cup celery with leaves chopped 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground cup carrots peeled and finely chopped 2 lbs lean ground beef cup fresh parsley chopped 2 b ground veal 4 cloves garlic minced 2 b ground pork 2 eggs lightly beaten 3 4 cup plain bread crumbs cup light cream 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 4 cup ketchup 1 4 cup tomato sauce 1 4 tsp ground nutmeg 3 thick slices bacon uncooked tsp dried thyme canola oil nonstick cooking spray Preheat the oven to 375 F Coat a large rectangular baking dish with cooking spray In a heavy skillet over medium heat melt the butter and saut the onion celery carrots parsley and garlic until softened and the moisture has evaporated about 10 minutes Remove from the heat and set aside to cool In a large bowl whisk together the eggs cream ketchup nutmeg thyme marjoram salt and pepper To the egg mixture add the meats bread crumbs and cooled vegetables mixing thoroughly with a wooden spoon or your hands Form the mixture into a large oval and place in the baking dish Mix the Worcestershire sauce into the tomato sauce and spoon over the top of the me
29. rishable foods at room temperature To reheat foods in a microwave in a FoodSaver Bag always cut corner of the bag before placing it on a microwave safe dish However to avoid hot spots do not reheat bone in meat or greasy foods in microwave within a FoodSaver Bag You can also reheat foods in FoodSaver Bags by placing them in water at a low simmer below 170 F 75 C Preparation Guidelines for Meat and Fish For best results pre freeze meat and fish for 1 2 hours before vacuum packaging in a FoodSaver Bag This helps retain the juice and shape and guarantees a better seal If it s not possible to pre freeze place a folded paper towel between meat or fish and top of bag but below seal area Leave paper towel in bag to absorb excess moisture and juices during vacuum packaging process Note Beef may appear darker after vacuum packaging due to the removal of oxygen This is not an indication of spoilage Preparation Guidelines for Hard Cheeses To keep cheese fresh vacuum package it after each use Make your FoodSaver Bag extra long allowing one inch of bag material for each time you plan to open and reseal in addition to the 4 inch room you normally leave between contents and seal Simply cut sealed edge and remove cheese When you re ready to repackage the cheese just drop it in bag and reseal IMPORTANT Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria Soft cheeses should never be vacuum packaged Preparation
30. s pulsing action of vacuuming and resting will allow for quicker more flavorful marinating Important Note During the Quick Marinate Cycle make sure knob on lid of the Quick Marinating Canister is set to OPEN Do not set knob to Vacuum during the Marinate Cycle 1 Prepare enough of your favorite marinade to fully cover food inside a marinating canister Always leave at least one inch 2 54 centimeters of space between contents and top of rim 2 Make sure rubber gasket underneath lids as well as rim of marinating canister is free from food materials 3 Pull out Retractable Handheld Sealer from your FoodSaver appliance Remove clear bottom portion of Retractable Handheld Sealer from top handle Fig 1 4 Insert the end into the port on the canister Make sure knob on accessory lid is set to OPEN Fig 2 5 Make sure lid is firmly attached to marinator base 6 Press Marinate button on the control panel Fig 3 7 Your FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System will now begin the Quick Marinate Cycle The Marinate Indicator Light will flash to indicate the marinating process has begun 8 During the initial vacuum cycle the Marinate Mode Indicator will illuminate While Marinating the Vacuum Progress Display will blink during the Vacuum Hold or Rest Cycle g To preserve food safely after completing the marinating cycle the appliance will signal with short beeps to indicate your Quick Marinate Cycle is complete
31. se Do Not extend white knob rotate knob clockwise to beyond green line marked on hose the Closed position then gently Note Appliance should be used in vertical twist and remove Retractable Handheld orientation and not laid on its back Sealer from accessory y Note Appliance will time out after a couple of 5 To test vacuum simply tug on accessory lid minutes if vacuum cannot be reached It should not move 6 To retract Handheld Sealer while holding unit gently pull to allow hose to retract into appliance Do not release freely as it may damage the Retractable Handheld Sealer HOW TO Emptying Drip Tray This FoodSaver model comes with a convenient pull out drawer to access the Drip Tray 0 1 Simply slide it out then pull up on side handles of Drip Tray to remove 2 Drip Tray can be emptied and washed with warm soapy water or in the dishwasher on the top rack www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 11 T e e gt 2 2 m 12 Marinating with your FoodSaver Appliance Your FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System has a special Quick Marinate Cycle which will last about ten minutes The FoodSaver Quick Marinating Canister is the perfect FoodSaver accessory for marinating foods During the Marinate Cycle the vacuum pump will hold the vacuum for several minutes then release the vacuum allowing the food to rest for 30 seconds This process then repeats Thi
32. ster com foodsaver If you register on our website you will have the opportunity to receive special bag and accessory introductory offers Refer to the registration card inside the box For important safety information and helpful tips please visit us at www foodsaver com to get tips on vacuum sealing and order FoodSaver brand accessories bags and rolls or call 1 877 777 8042 U S 2013 Sunbeam Products Inc doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions All rights reserved Distributed by Sunbeam Products Inc doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions Boca Raton Florida 33431 Printed in China SPRO41813 114P P N 165749
33. t Bag Fig 4 lt lt Curl Downward Sat Note To prevent crushing delicate items you may press Seal Button 8 at any time to begin automatic sealing process 6 When red Seal Indicator Light O turns off remove bag Fig 5 Refrigerate or freeze if needed AUTOMATICALLY SEALS Do Not Press Button Note Wait at least 20 seconds between seals to allow appliance to properly cool Fig 5 Go to www foodsaver com for additional hints tips instructional videos and information about how to purchase FoodSaver parts and accessories www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 9 OL MOH 10 Removing Air from a Bag Avoid wrinkles when inserting the bag into the Vacuum Channel F Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow air to return into bag To eliminate any wrinkles while inserting bag gently slide bag curl down into the Vacuum Channel F and hold bag with two hands gently stretching bag flat until vacuum pump begins If you find wrinkles after sealing bag simply cut bag open and vacuum seal again If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without stopping consider the following If you are vacuum Sealing with a bag make sure one end of the bag is properly sealed See How to Make a Bag From a Vacuum Sealing Roll on page 8 If vacuum sealing with an accessory check Handheld Sealer connections to ensure a tight fit Using FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing Accessories FreshSaver Zipper Bags
34. usehold Use Only SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS www foodsaver com 1 877 777 8042 Table of Contents Important Safeguards csccsssscccccececcccesseaececedsisecececesaccedocsatececesvascecsessactecdesaccuacvevescecevesdececsesiass 2 Welcome to FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing SySteM sccsssccssssccssscccesscccsssceessccesssseesssseesaees Features of Your FoodSaver Appliance ccsscccesscccsssccesssccssscceesccesssccesscccsseecssseessaceesnes How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing Roll How to Vacuum Seal with FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing Bags Removing Air from a Bag ssscccccssssscccesssceccesssseeceessssececessseseesesnes Using FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing Accessories Emptying Drip Tay visescesessvssdssecesessuctedesssucetscacsvsexsessevsbesasedeeeevesadestecvesoosscessesuces dose k de Re ve N VERN 4e Marinating with your FoodSaver Appliance cssscccssrcesssccesseceesees Ca andCl a fill 8 ccc ccsccesscchccecestesscesesaseoctccsecesserssasateucececssessscuiaguvtsscecesstassessvesecboncesstceesenees Tro bl SBhOOL D 0 is i5i4 4i 40k 1suy d k kelka dak kaka saye avaa k k e k aa a a k ANNE M RA VU WEK AR Da wa VERO Le HEN N Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging Storage Guide Meat Cheese Vegetables Fruits Storage Guide Baked Goods Coffee Snacks and LiquidsS ekkkeee Recipes for your FoodSaver Appliance ccsssccsssccsssrccessccesssccesse
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