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Features of Your FoodSaver Appliance

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For important safetyinformation andhelpful tips, pleaserefer totheFoodSaver Product ReferenceGuide includedin your kit.Questions? Visit us at www.foodsaver.comto get tips onvacuumsealing andorder FoodSaver brandaccessories, bags androlls, or call1-877-777-8042 (U.S.).

Registering your appliance is quick and easy at www.prodregister.com/foodsaver. If you register on our webyou will have the opportunity to receive special bag and accessory introductory offers. Refer to the registratin the box.

For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver Reference Guide or visit our webwww.foodsaver.com.

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Care and Cleaning

t capp:Openappliance door (D), whileholding theappliance withtwo hands, press two ReleaseButtons (K)with your thumbs,

rotateapplianceawayfromyou, and allow applianceto rest on thecounter.After cleaning, holdappliancewithtwo

hands androtate upright untilthe latches lock.

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For important product maintenanceinformation andhelpful tips, pleaserefer tothe FoodSaver ReferenceGuide includ-

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ab dpt & uppB dtEmptyDripTrayafter eachuse(See Fig.7).Washin warmsoapywater or placeintoprack of dishwasher.TheFood

Sensors in theDripTray(O)willnot functioncorrectlyif liquidis allowedto remainin DripTray.

This appliancehas a TrayFull indicator 2 .Whenexcess liquidfills theDripTray, theunit willturnoff andtheTrayFull

Indicator light willactivate.To resumenormal operation, openApplianceDoor (D), press tworelease buttons (K), rotate

applianceawayfromyou, andallow appliancetorest onthecounter.Press tabs andlift toremovetheDripTray, empty

liquid, cleanDripTrayand replaceinhousing.Whenreplacing driptray, set theright endof thedriptrayintoplace,

thenfirmlysnapbothsides down(SeeFig.8).Appliancecanbeusedwithout DripTray, however theAdjustableFood

Sensor setting 6 willnot functionwithout theDripTray.

CleanUpper Bag DetectionTray after eachuse.The Upper Bag DetectionTray (P)is removablefor cleaning, remove

bylifting thetabs oneachend.Do not pullonthe Upper Bag DetectionFlags toremovetheUpper Bag Detection

Tray.Clean Upper Bag DetectionTray bywashing inwarm soapywater or placing intoprack of dishwasher.Upper

Bag DetectionTray MUST beinsertedto usethe appliance.Without theUpper Bag DetectionTray, your FoodSaver

Appliancewillnot detect bag wheninsertedinthe VacuumChannel(E).

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General Tips

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1. VacuumsealingisNOTasubstitutefortheheatprocessofcanning.Perishablesstillneed tobe refrigeratedor frozen.

2. Forbestresults,useFoodSaver brandBags, CanistersandAccessories.

3. Duringthevacuum sealingprocess,small amountsofliquids,crumbsor foodparticles canbe inadvertentlypulledintoDripTray(O),cloggingthepumpanddamagingyourappliance.

Toprevent this,followthese tips:

a. Formoistandjuicyfoods:Freezefirstandavoidoverfillingbags.Youcanalsoplaceafoldedpapertowelinsidetopofbag,andbelowsealarea,beforevacuumsealing.

b. Forsoups,saucesandliquids:Freezefirstandavoidoverfillingbags.Or, usea canisterin refrigerator.

c. Forpowdery orfine-grainedfoods: Avoidoverfillingbagsorusea canister.Youcanalsoplacea coffeefilterorpapertowel insidebefore vacuumpackaging.

d.Emptydriptray(O)aftereachuse.

4. Toavoidoverfilling,alwaysleaveatleast3 inche(7.62centimeters)of bagmaterial betweenbagandtopofbag.Thenleaveatleastoneaddition(2.54centimeters)ofbagmaterialforeachtimeytoreusebag.

5. Donotcreateyourownsideseamsfora FoodSaBag.Ourbagsaremanufacturedwithaspecialswhichissealedallthewaytothe outeredge.

6. Topreventwrinklesina sealwhenvacuumsealitems,gentlystretch bagflat whileinsertingintovacuumchanneland holduntilpump begins.

7. Ifyouareunsureyourbagwassealedproperly,sresealbag.

8. Whenyouarevacuumsealingitemswithsharpe(dryspaghetti,silverware, etc.),protectbag frombywrappingiteminsoftcushioningmaterial,supapertowel.YoumaywanttouseacanisterorMinsteadofa bag.

9. Whenusingaccessories,remembertoleaveone(2.54centimeters)ofspaceattopofcanisteror

10. Pre-freezefruits andblanch vegetablesbefore vsealingfor bestresults. SeeFoodSaver Refereincludedwithyour applianceformore informat

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Marinating with your FoodSaver Appliance

1. Open appliance door and place roll into Roll StorageCompartment (H). For Best results, insert roll withmaterial flap down. n: Bags can be sealed withappliance door either open or closed.

2. Lift up Bag Cutter Bar (i) and place bag materialbeneath the cutter bar (See Fig.1).

3. Pull out enough bag material to hold item beingvacuum packed, plus 4 inches (10.16 centimeters).Lower the Cutter Bar and slide Bag Cutter (i) acrossthe Cutter Bar (See Fig.2).

4. PressSeal/StopButton(C).Red seallightwillilluminate.

5. Using two hands, insert open end of bag into VacuumChannel (E) until clamp motor starts. Bag must becentered between arrows.

6. When red seal light 11 turns off, sealing iscomplete. You may remove bag from theVacuum Channel (E).

7.You now have one sealed end.

8. Now you are ready to vacuum seal with your new bag(See below).

How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing Roll

Your FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System has a specialQuick Marinate Cycle which will last about ten minutes.The vacuum motor will hold the vacuum for severalminutes then release the vacuum allowing the food torest for 30 seconds. This process will then repeattwo more times. This Pulsing action of vacuumingand resting will allow for quicker marinating. When theQuick Marinate Cycle is completed the appliance willbeep to signal marinating is complete.

The FoodSaver Quick Marinator Canister is the perfectFoodSaver Accessory for marinating foods. Foods willmarinate in minutes when vacuum sealed because thevacuum process opens the pores of the food and absorbsthe marinade more quickly.

imp n: UsetheFoodSaver Quick MarinatingCanister withclear lidandlargewhiteknob.During theQuickMarinateCycle,makesureknobonaccessorylidis set toOPEN.Do not set knob toVacuum.TheVacuumpositionon theknob willallow theQuick MarinatingCanister tobe usedfor extendingvacuumstorage.

1. Prepare enough of your favorite marinade to fullycover food inside a marinating canister.

Always leave at least one inch (2.54 centimespace between contents and top of rim.

2. Make sure rubber gasket underneath lids asrim ofmarinating canisteris free from food m

3. Make sure Accessory Hose is securely insertport on the FoodSaver Quick Marinator lid.

4. Make sure knob on accessory lid is set to OP

5. Make sure lid is firmly attached to marinato

6. Press Marinate button 3 on the control pan

7. Your FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System wibegin the Quick Marinate Cycle. The MarinaIndicator Light will flash to indicate the marprocess has begun.

8. During the initial vacuum cycle the MarinateIndicator will illuminate. While Marinating, tVacuum Progress Display will blink during thHold or Rest Cycle.

9. To preserve food safely, after completing thmarinating cycle, the appliance will signal wishort beeps to indicate your Quick Marinate completed. Press any button to silence the smay now cook or refrigerate your marinated

1. Begin with a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System Bag(or create a bag as described in the How to Make aBag from a Roll section above).

2. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches ofspace between bag contents and top of bag.

3. Using two hands, insert open end of bag into VacuumChannel (E) until clamp motor starts (See Fig.3). Thevacuum progress lights will illuminate.

4. Continue to hold bag until vacuum pump starts. Youmay now release bag. n: To prevent crushingdelicate items, you may press Seal/Stop Button (C) atany time to begin automatic sealing process.

5. When red Seal Light 11 turns off, remove bag.Refrigerate or freeze if needed. (See FoodSaver

Products Reference Guide for food safety tips.)n: Wait at least 20 seconds between seals toallow appliance to properly cool.

6. See page 7 forinformationon the Pre-cut Bag Storage(ShowninFig. 4). tsss s s.

How to Vacuum Seal with FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing Bags

Tips for Successful Vacuum Sealing

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