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FoodSaver™ V acuum Sealing System
Why V acuum Package?
Exposure to air causes food to lose nutrition and avour , and also
enables many types of bacteria, mould and yeast to grow . The
FoodSaver
™
vacuum packaging system removes air and seals
in avour and quality . With a full line of FoodSaver
™
bags, and
canisters to expand your options, you can now enjoy the benets
of a scientically proven food storage method that keeps food
fresh up to ve times longer .
The FoodSaver
™
System Saves Time and Money
• Spend less money . With the FoodSaver
™
system, you can
buy in bulk or buy on sale and vacuum package your food in
desired portions without wasting food.
• Save more time . Cook ahead for the week, preparing meals
and saving them in FoodSaver
™
bags.
• Marinate in minutes . V acuum packaging opens up the
pores of food so you can get that great marinated avour in
just 20 minutes instead of overnight.
• Make entertaining easy . Make your signature dish in
advance so you can spend quality time with your guests.
• Enjoy seasonal or specialty foods . Keep highly perishable
or infrequently used items fresh longer .
• Control portions for dieting . V acuum package sensible
portions and write the calories and fat content on the bag.
• Protect non-food items . Keep camping and boating
supplies dry and organised for outings. Protect polished
silver from tarnishing by minimizing exposure to air.
FoodSaver™ Accessories
Get the most out of your FoodSaver
™
appliance with easy-to-use
FoodSaver
™
bags, canisters and accessories.
FoodSaver
™
Bags and Rolls
FoodSaver
™
bags and rolls feature special channels that enable
the efcient removal of air . The multi-ply construction makes them
an especially effective barrier to oxygen and moisture and helps
to prevent freezer burn. FoodSaver
™
bags and rolls come in a
variety of sizes.
FoodSaver
™
Canisters
FoodSaver
™
Canisters are simple to use and ideal for vacuum
packaging delicate items such as mufns and other baked goods,
liquids and dry goods.
FoodSaver
™
Fresh Zipper Bags
FoodSaver
™
Zipper Bags feature special channels that enable the
efcient removal of air . The multi-ply construction makes them an
especially effective barrier to oxygen and moisture.
Important Safeguards
This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer , or its service
agent or a similarly qualied person in
order to avoid a hazard.
• Always use the appliance on a stable, secure, dry and level
surface.
• CAUTION:
THIS SEALER IS NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE.
Never use this appliance for anything other than its intended
use. This appliance is for household use only . Do not use this
appliance outdoors.
• Never immerse the appliance or power cord and plug in water or
any other liquid.
• Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or if there are
any visible signs of damage.
• Ensure the appliance is switched off and unplugged from the
supply socket after use, before cleaning.
• T o disconnect, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Do not disconnect by pulling on the cord.
• Do not use an extension cord with the appliance.
• Use only accessories or attachments recommended by the
manufacturer .
• When reheating foods in FoodSaver
™
bags make sure to place
them in water at a low simmering temperature below 75°C
(170°F).
• FOODS INSIDE BAG CAN BE DEFROSTED BUT NOT
REHEA TED IN A MICROWA VE OVEN. When defrosting foods
in the microwave in FoodSaver
™
bags make sure not to exceed
maximum power of 180 watts (defrost setting), maximum time of
2 minutes and maximum temperature of 70°C (158°F).
SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FoodSaver
™
Fresh Containers
FoodSaver
™
Fresh Containers are simple to use and ideal for
vacuum packaging delicate items such as mufns and other
baked goods, liquids and dry goods.
FoodSaver
™
Bottle Stopper
Use FoodSaver
™
bottle stoppers to vacuum package wine,
non-carbonated liquids and oils. This will extend the life of the
liquid and preserve the avour . Don’t use the bottle stopper on
plastic bottles.
FoodSaver
™
Quick Marinator
The quick marinator infuses food with avour in minutes instead
of hours using vacuum power to penetrate marinades deep into
the food.
Ordering
T o order FoodSaver
™
bags, rolls and accessories please visit
www .foodsaver .co.uk.
Parts
See Fig. 1:
AUpper gasket HHandheld sealer
BRemovable drip tray IPower light
CLid latch JProgress lights
DLower gasket KSealing progress light
ESealing strip LV acuum and Seal button
FControl panel MOverheat warning light
GAccessory port
Making a bag from a FoodSaver™ roll
Y ou can make your own custom sized bags from a FoodSaver
™
roll. Referring to Fig. 2:
1. Plug your vacuum sealer into a mains supply socket. Press
both latches
C
and open the lid. Place the open end of the
roll over the sealing strip
E
so that the end of the roll butts
up to the front edge of the lower gasket. Don’t let the end of
the bag enter the drip tray.
2. Close the lid all the way until the latches
C
pop out. When
correctly closed, a green band will appear around the latch
and the green power light
I
will come on.
3. Press the V acuum and Seal button
L
. Press the V acuum
and Seal button a second time to stop vacuuming and seal
the bag.
4. When the red sealing progress light
K
goes out, press both
latches and remove the roll. The end of the roll will now have
been sealed.
5. Measure the required length for the item being packaged.
Add an extra 75mm to allow the bag to be sealed then cut
the roll straight across.
Using Y our V acuum Sealer
Referring to Fig. 3:
1. Place the item to be packaged into the bag. Y ou can use
a ready made FoodSaver
™
bag or make your own from a
FoodSaver
™
roll.
2. Place the open end of the bag into the slot of the drip tray
B
.
3. Close and latch the lid.
When correctly closed, a green
band will appear around the latch and the green power
light I will come on.
4. Press the V acuum and Seal button L .
5. Y our vacuum packager will start to remove the air from the
bag and then seal it. When the progress lights
J
have
stopped and the red sealing progress light
K
has gone out,
the process is complete.
Using FoodSaver
™
accessories
T o vacuum seal a Fresh Zipper Bag or Fresh Container:
1. Insert the connector end of the handheld sealer
H
into the
accessory port
G
on the FoodSaver
™
appliance.
2. Fit the end of the handheld sealer over the valve on the
accessory and make sure that it is connected rmly . Follow
any specic instructions that come with the FoodSaver
™
accessory .
Note: T o vacuum seal a FoodS aver
™
Canister , re move the
reservoir (clear bottom section) of the sealer by pulling it
down and off the top section. Insert the tip of the sealer into
the port on the canister .
3. Press the V acuum and Seal button L . Y our vacuum
packager will start to remove the air from the accessory .
4. When the progress lights
J
have stopped and the red
sealing progress light
K
has gone out, the process is
complete.
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