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®

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Vacuum Sealing System

User Manual www.foodsaver.com 1-877-777-8042

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I

MPORTANT

S

AFEGUARDS

& T

IPS

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.

2. Do not use appliance on wet or hot surfaces, or near a heat source.

3. 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.

4. To disconnect, unplug power cord from electrical outlet. Do not disconnect by pulling on cord.

5. 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.

6. Use appliance only for its intended use.

7. Closely supervise children when using any electrical appliance. Do not allow appliance to be used as a toy.

8. 120v Appliances Only: The FoodSaver

® appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify plug in any way.

9. Caution: Do not use extension cord. Appliance power cord should not drape over counter or tabletop where cord can be tripped over or pulled on unintentionally, especially by children.

10. 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.

11. Extreme caution must be used when sealing bags with hot liquids.

12. Wait 20 seconds between seals to allow appliance to cool.

13. CAUTION: Do not use outdoors.

For Household Use Only

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Tips

1. Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the heat process of canning. Perishables still need to be refrigerated or frozen.

2. For best results, use only with FoodSaver ®

Containers and Accessories.

Bags,

3. 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.

4. Avoid overfilling, always leave at least 3 inches 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. Then leave at 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

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 along Sealing Strip before you close lid.

7. 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. You may want to use a canister or Mason jar instead of a bag.

8. When using accessories, remember to leave one inch of space at top of canister or container.

9. Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum packaging for best results. See guidelines for Vacuum Packaging Section.

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

www.foodsaver.com 1-877-777-8042

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Welcome to FoodSaver

®

Congratulations…

You are about to enjoy the freshness benefits of FoodSaver ® , The #1 Selling

Brand of Vacuum Packaging Systems.

For years, the FoodSaver ® Vacuum

Packaging System has helped millions of households keep food fresh longer in the refrigerator, freezer and pantry.

The FoodSaver ® system is designed to remove air and extend freshness up to five times longer than conventional storage methods. Keep your FoodSaver ® appliance on your countertop, and you’ll soon discover its convenience and versatility.

Free Gift with Registration!

Register now and you’ll receive a free gift. It’s our “thanks” to you for being a FoodSaver customer.

Register online at www.foodsaver.com/register.

You’ll have access to special sale items for online registrants only!

Questions?

Contact customer service at

877-777-8042 or visit www.foodsaver.com.

Do not return this product to place of purchase.


2

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1

I

MPORTANT

S

AFEGUARDS

& T

IPS

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.

2. Do not use appliance on wet or hot surfaces, or near a heat source.

3. 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.

4. To disconnect, unplug power cord from electrical outlet. Do not disconnect by pulling on cord.

5. 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.

6. Use appliance only for its intended use.

7. Closely supervise children when using any electrical appliance. Do not allow appliance to be used as a toy.

8. 120v Appliances Only: The FoodSaver

® appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify plug in any way.

9. Caution: Do not use extension cord. Appliance power cord should not drape over counter or tabletop where cord can be tripped over or pulled on unintentionally, especially by children.

10. 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.

11. Extreme caution must be used when sealing bags with hot liquids.

12. Wait 20 seconds between seals to allow appliance to cool.

13. CAUTION: Do not use outdoors.

For Household Use Only

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Tips

1. Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the heat process of canning. Perishables still need to be refrigerated or frozen.

2. For best results, use only with FoodSaver ®

Containers and Accessories.

Bags,

3. 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.

4. Avoid overfilling, always leave at least 3 inches 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. Then leave at 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

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 along Sealing Strip before you close lid.

7. 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. You may want to use a canister or Mason jar instead of a bag.

8. When using accessories, remember to leave one inch of space at top of canister or container.

9. Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum packaging for best results. See guidelines for Vacuum Packaging Section.

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.


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Welcome to FoodSaver

®

Congratulations…

You are about to enjoy the freshness benefits of FoodSaver ® , The #1 Selling

Brand of Vacuum Packaging Systems.

For years, the FoodSaver ® Vacuum

Packaging System has helped millions of households keep food fresh longer in the refrigerator, freezer and pantry.

The FoodSaver ® system is designed to remove air and extend freshness up to five times longer than conventional storage methods. Keep your FoodSaver ® appliance on your countertop, and you’ll soon discover its convenience and versatility.

Free Gift with Registration!

Register now and you’ll receive a free gift. It’s our “thanks” to you for being a FoodSaver customer.

Register online at www.foodsaver.com/register.

You’ll have access to special sale items for online registrants only!

Questions?

Contact customer service at

877-777-8042 or visit www.foodsaver.com.

Do not return this product to place of purchase.


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Features of Your FoodSaver

®

Appliance

A

B

C


®

Appliance

I

J

K

L

M

H G F E D

A. Accessory Storage Compartment – Stores

Accessory Hose.

B. Bag Cutter on Lid – Simplifies making custom-sized bags

C. Built-in Roll Holder – For storage of

FoodSaver ® Vacuum Sealing Rolls

D. Front Lid Latch – Easily Open and Close unit; also has Store Position

E. Sealing Strip - Provides extra secure, airtight seal that’s two times wider

F. Foam Gasket – make sure this is correctly positioned to ensure proper vacuum sealing

G. Removable Drip Tray – Large size helps to catch overflow liquids

H. Accessory Hose Port – Accessory hose can be used with all FoodSaver

®

Brand Accessories

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I. Power Cord Storage – On back side of appliance

J. Rubber Feet for Vertical Storage – spacesaving feature allows appliance to be stored vertically

K. Seal Button – The Seal button has three uses:

1. Press to create a seal when making bags from a FoodSaver

®

Roll.

2. Press to immediately stop the vacuum process and begin sealing the bag. This prevents crushing delicate items such as bread, cookies and pastries.

3. Press to create a seal on Mylar bags

(such as a potato chip bag) to keep food sealed airtight.

N

L. Closed Light - Comes on when latch is pushed down to Close position, which locks down the lid.

M. Vac/Seal Button – Press to vacuum package and seal your food air-tight with a single touch. Shuts off automatically, Also can be used to pause the vacuuming cycle.

N. Indicator Lights – Shows status of appliance.


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®

Appliance

A

B

C


®

Appliance

I

J

K

L

M

H G F E D

A. Accessory Storage Compartment – Stores

Accessory Hose.

B. Bag Cutter on Lid – Simplifies making custom-sized bags

C. Built-in Roll Holder – For storage of

FoodSaver

®

Vacuum Sealing Rolls

D. Front Lid Latch – Easily Open and Close unit; also has Store Position

E. Sealing Strip - Provides extra secure, airtight seal that’s two times wider

F. Foam Gasket – make sure this is correctly positioned to ensure proper vacuum sealing

G. Removable Drip Tray – Large size helps to catch overflow liquids

H. Accessory Hose Port – Accessory hose can be used with all FoodSaver

®

Brand Accessories

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I. Power Cord Storage – On back side of appliance

J. Rubber Feet for Vertical Storage – spacesaving feature allows appliance to be stored vertically

K. Seal Button – The Seal button has three uses:

1. Press to create a seal when making bags from a FoodSaver

®

Roll.

2. Press to immediately stop the vacuum process and begin sealing the bag. This prevents crushing delicate items such as bread, cookies and pastries.

3. Press to create a seal on Mylar bags

(such as a potato chip bag) to keep food sealed airtight.

N

L. Closed Light - Comes on when latch is pushed down to Close position, which locks down the lid.

M. Vac/Seal Button – Press to vacuum package and seal your food air-tight with a single touch. Shuts off automatically, Also can be used to pause the vacuuming cycle.

N. Indicator Lights – Shows status of appliance.


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How to

Seal Only

If you want to seal a bag without vacuuming, use the Seal Button on the Control Panel. You can even reseal bags such as mylar-type bags.

1. Place open end of bag on Sealing Strip, close lid and use latch to lock.

2. Press Seal Button on Control Panel .

3. When Motor and Red Indicator Light turn off, unlock latch, open lid and remove bag.

Note: As long as you place open end of bag on

Sealing Strip (not in Vacuum Channel), no air will be removed.

How to

Vacuum Package with FoodSaver

®

Accessories

1. Prepare container according to FoodSaver

®

Accessory Guidelines .

2. Insert one end of Accessory Hose into Accessory

Port on appliance. Insert other end into port on accessory. Twist tab on Accessory Hose while inserting to ensure a tight fit.

3. Press Vac/Seal Button.

4. When motor and Indicator Light turn off, vacuum process is complete. Note that the appliance will still go through sealing cycle even when vacuuming an accessory. You will hear Motor shut off and then the sealing cycle will begin.

5. Gently twist and remove Accessory Hose from accessory and appliance.

6. To test vacuum, simply tug on accessory lid. It should not move.

Note: For important tips on using accessories with different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver

®

Reference Guide.

How to

Open FoodSaver

®

Accessories after Vacuum Packaging

FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging Canisters (without large knob on lid)

To release vacuum and open, push gray rubber button on lid.

FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars

For use with Ball ® and Kerr ® brand Mason jars.

Important: Do NOT use screw bands when vacuum packaging jars. To open, wedge spoon between

Mason jar lid and highest part of threaded rim.

Twist spoon gently to release vacuum.

FoodSaver Bulk Canisters and Quick Marinators

(with large knob on lid) and Universal Lids.

To release vacuum and open, turn knob on lid to

Open.

FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers

To release vacuum and open, twist and pull up on Bottle Stopper.

4. When Seal Indicator light turns off, unlock latch and lift lid.(Fig.4)

Fig. 4

5. Pull out desired bag length, Close Appliance Lid, and slide Bag Cutter across the roll. Make sure you leave

3” of space at top for room to vacuum seal. (Fig.5)

Fig. 5

NOTE: The unit is designed to stop vacuuming after 3 minutes.

If this occurs please check for the following:

· Check your bag to ensure there are no leaks.

· Check Foam Gaskets to confirm they are in place and there is no debris on the Gasket.


3in (7.6cm)

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How to

Make a Bag from a FoodSaver

®

Vacuum Sealing Roll

1. Open Lid and pull bag material over the Sealing Strip.(Fig. 1)

Fig. 1

2. Close and Latch Lid.(Fig.2)

3. Press Seal Button.(Fig.3)

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

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How to

Seal Only

If you want to seal a bag without vacuuming, use the Seal Button on the Control Panel. You can even reseal bags such as mylar-type bags.

1. Place open end of bag on Sealing Strip, close lid and use latch to lock.

2. Press Seal Button on Control Panel .

3. When Motor and Red Indicator Light turn off, unlock latch, open lid and remove bag.

Note: As long as you place open end of bag on

Sealing Strip (not in Vacuum Channel), no air will be removed.

How to

Vacuum Package with FoodSaver

®

Accessories

1. Prepare container according to FoodSaver ®

Accessory Guidelines .

2. Insert one end of Accessory Hose into Accessory

Port on appliance. Insert other end into port on accessory. Twist tab on Accessory Hose while inserting to ensure a tight fit.

3. Press Vac/Seal Button.

4. When motor and Indicator Light turn off, vacuum process is complete. Note that the appliance will still go through sealing cycle even when vacuuming an accessory. You will hear Motor shut off and then the sealing cycle will begin.

5. Gently twist and remove Accessory Hose from accessory and appliance.

6. To test vacuum, simply tug on accessory lid. It should not move.

Note: For important tips on using accessories with different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver

Reference Guide.

®

How to

Open FoodSaver

®

Accessories after Vacuum Packaging

FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging Canisters (without large knob on lid)

To release vacuum and open, push gray rubber button on lid.

FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars

For use with Ball

®

and Kerr

®

brand Mason jars.

Important: Do NOT use screw bands when vacuum packaging jars. To open, wedge spoon between

Mason jar lid and highest part of threaded rim.

Twist spoon gently to release vacuum.

FoodSaver Bulk Canisters and Quick Marinators

(with large knob on lid) and Universal Lids.

To release vacuum and open, turn knob on lid to

Open.

FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers

To release vacuum and open, twist and pull up on Bottle Stopper.

4. When Seal Indicator light turns off, unlock latch and lift lid.(Fig.4)

Fig. 4

5. Pull out desired bag length, Close Appliance Lid, and slide Bag Cutter across the roll. Make sure you leave

3” of space at top for room to vacuum seal. (Fig.5)

Fig. 5

NOTE: The unit is designed to stop vacuuming after 3 minutes.

If this occurs please check for the following:

· Check your bag to ensure there are no leaks.

· Check Foam Gaskets to confirm they are in place and there is no debris on the Gasket.


3in (7.6cm)

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How to

Make a Bag from a FoodSaver

®

Vacuum Sealing Roll

1. Open Lid and pull bag material over the Sealing Strip.(Fig. 1)

Fig. 1

2. Close and Latch Lid.(Fig.2)

3. Press Seal Button.(Fig.3)

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

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How to

Vacuum Seal with FoodSaver

®

Vacuum Sealing Bags

1. Begin with a FoodSaver

®

Vacuum Sealing System Bag (or create a bag as described in the “How to Make a Bag from a Roll” section).

2. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches 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.

Fig. 1

3in (7.6cm)

Fig. 2

3. Open Appliance Lid and place open end of bag curl side down into the Drip Tray. (Fig. 2)

Fig. 3

4. Close the Lid by pushing latch all the way down past the Store

Position to the Closed Position. (Fig. 3).

5. Press Vac/Seal Button (Fig. 4).

Note: To prevent crushing delicate items, you may press

Seal Button at any time to begin sealing process. During vacuum process, you can press Vac/Seal Button to pause the process.

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

6. When the Red Indicator Light turns off, unlatch, lift lid, and remove bag. (Fig. 5)

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Tips for using Your FoodSaver

®

Appliance

Tips on Sealing a Bag

When making a bag from a roll, make sure end of cut piece is on Sealing Strip, not over rubber gasket or in Vacuum Channel.

Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal. Either pre-freeze moist foods such as raw meat for

1–2 hours before vacuum packaging, or place a folded paper towel between food and end of bag to absorb excess liquids. Be sure to leave at least 3 inches between paper towel and end of bag so that bag seals properly with paper towel inside.

Tips on Removing Air from a Bag

When vacuum packaging make sure open end of bag is inside Drip Tray with curl down. Also make sure roll itself is tucked back into Roll Storage

Compartment or it could prevent appliance from operating properly.

Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing Strip before closing lid and vacuum packaging. Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow air to come back into bag. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag,

simply cut bag open and vacuum package again.

If Motor runs for more than 30 seconds without

stopping, you may need to adjust bag and try again. If you are making initial seal on a piece of bag material with two open ends, make sure you have pressed the Seal and not Vac/Seal Button. If you are vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure open end is placed down inside Vacuum Channel and make sure Accessory Hose is not attached. Also check that gasket is clean and free of debris. If you are vacuum packaging with an accessory, check

Accessory Hose in appliance lid and in accessory to ensure a tight fit.

Care and Cleaning

To Clean Appliance:

Remove Power Cord from electrical outlet. Do not immerse in liquid.

Check Gaskets and around Drip Tray to make sure they are free from food materials. Wipe off gasket with warm soapy cloth if needed.

Take care to limit liquids. Carefully clean surfaces of electrical parts.

Bottom gasket may be removed for cleaning. Clean with warm, soapy water. The top gasket is not removable.

The Removable Drip Tray makes cleanup easy when small amounts of liquids are inadvertently pulled into the Vacuum Channel during vacuum process.

Empty Drip Tray after each use. Wash in warm soapy water or place in top rack of dishwasher. Dry thoroughly before re-inserting into the appliance.

Always leave lid latch in open or store position, never leave in closed position. When appliance is left in closed position, the gaskets become compressed and the unit may not function properly.

Note: During use, keep appliance dry>

Do not leave appliance outside in the environment while not in use.


Remove All Food

Around Gaskets

BOTTOM GASKET

ONLY IS REMOVABLE

FOR CLEANING

Lift Drip Tray Out

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How to

Vacuum Seal with FoodSaver

®

Vacuum Sealing Bags

1. Begin with a FoodSaver

®

Vacuum Sealing System Bag (or create a bag as described in the “How to Make a Bag from a Roll” section).

2. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches 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.

Fig. 1

3in (7.6cm)

Fig. 2

3. Open Appliance Lid and place open end of bag curl side down into the Drip Tray. (Fig. 2)

Fig. 3

4. Close the Lid by pushing latch all the way down past the Store

Position to the Closed Position. (Fig. 3).

5. Press Vac/Seal Button (Fig. 4).

Note: To prevent crushing delicate items, you may press

Seal Button at any time to begin sealing process. During vacuum process, you can press Vac/Seal Button to pause the process.

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

6. When the Red Indicator Light turns off, unlatch, lift lid, and remove bag. (Fig. 5)

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Tips for using Your FoodSaver

®

Appliance

Tips on Sealing a Bag

When making a bag from a roll, make sure end of cut piece is on Sealing Strip, not over rubber gasket or in Vacuum Channel.

Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal. Either pre-freeze moist foods such as raw meat for

1–2 hours before vacuum packaging, or place a folded paper towel between food and end of bag to absorb excess liquids. Be sure to leave at least 3 inches between paper towel and end of bag so that bag seals properly with paper towel inside.

Tips on Removing Air from a Bag

When vacuum packaging make sure open end of bag is inside Drip Tray with curl down. Also make sure roll itself is tucked back into Roll Storage

Compartment or it could prevent appliance from operating properly.

Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing Strip before closing lid and vacuum packaging. Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow air to come back into bag. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag,

simply cut bag open and vacuum package again.

If Motor runs for more than 30 seconds without

stopping, you may need to adjust bag and try again. If you are making initial seal on a piece of bag material with two open ends, make sure you have pressed the Seal and not Vac/Seal Button. If you are vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure open end is placed down inside Vacuum Channel and make sure Accessory Hose is not attached. Also check that gasket is clean and free of debris. If you are vacuum packaging with an accessory, check

Accessory Hose in appliance lid and in accessory to ensure a tight fit.

Care and Cleaning

To Clean Appliance:

Remove Power Cord from electrical outlet. Do not immerse in liquid.

Check Gaskets and around Drip Tray to make sure they are free from food materials. Wipe off gasket with warm soapy cloth if needed.

Take care to limit liquids. Carefully clean surfaces of electrical parts.

Bottom gasket may be removed for cleaning. Clean with warm, soapy water. The top gasket is not removable.

The Removable Drip Tray makes cleanup easy when small amounts of liquids are inadvertently pulled into the Vacuum Channel during vacuum process.

Empty Drip Tray after each use. Wash in warm soapy water or place in top rack of dishwasher. Dry thoroughly before re-inserting into the appliance.

Always leave lid latch in open or store position, never leave in closed position. When appliance is left in closed position, the gaskets become compressed and the unit may not function properly.

Note: During use, keep appliance dry>

Do not leave appliance outside in the environment while not in use.


Remove All Food

Around Gaskets

BOTTOM GASKET

ONLY IS REMOVABLE

FOR CLEANING

Lift Drip Tray Out

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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 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 0°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 dete rio ration 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 perishable foods at room temperature.

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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 3-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 Guidelines for Vegetables:

Vegetables need to be blanched before vacuum pack ag ing. 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.


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When freezing vegetables, it is best to pre-freeze them for 1-2 hours or until solidly frozen. 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.


Fresh mushrooms, onions, & 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 prefreeze 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

®


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 items like crackers.

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 filter 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.

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.


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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 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 0°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 dete rio ration 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 perishable foods at room temperature.

9

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 3-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.


Soft cheeses should never be vacuum packaged.

Preparation Guidelines for Vegetables:

Vegetables need to be blanched before vacuum pack ag ing. 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.


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When freezing vegetables, it is best to pre-freeze them for 1-2 hours or until solidly frozen. 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

®



Fresh mushrooms, onions, & 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 prefreeze 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

®


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 filter 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 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.


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Storage Guide

Meat, Cheese, Vegetables, Fruits

Foods

Meat

Where to Store

Recommended

FoodSaver

®

Bag/Accessory

Storage Life with FoodSaver

®

Beef, Pork, Lamb

Ground Meat

Poultry

Broccoli, Cauliflower

Cabbage, Brussels

Sprouts

Corn (cob or kernel)

Green Beans

Lettuce, Spinach

Snow Peas, Snap Peas

Fruits

Apricots, Plums

Peaches, Nectarines

Softer Berries

Raspberries,

Blackberries

Freezer

Freezer

Freezer

Freezer

Freezer

FoodSaver ® Bag

FoodSaver

®

Bag

FoodSaver

®

Bag

Fish Freezer FoodSaver ® Bag

Hard Cheeses

( Do not vacuum package soft cheese )

Cheddar, Swiss Refrigerator FoodSaver Bag,

Canister

Parmesan Refrigerator FoodSaver

®

Bag,

Canister

4-8 months

Vegetables

( Do not vacuum package fresh mushrooms, onions & garlic )

Asparagus Freezer FoodSaver

®

Bag 2-3 years

Freezer FoodSaver ® Bag

Freezer FoodSaver

®

Bag

Freezer

Freezer

FoodSaver ® Bag

FoodSaver

®

Bag

Refrigerator FoodSaver

®

Canister


FoodSaver

®

Bag

FoodSaver ® Bag


®

Canister

2-3 years

1 year

2-3 years

2 years

4-8 months

2-3 years

2-3 years

2-3 years

2-3 years

2 weeks

2-3 years

1-3 years

1-3 years

1 week


®

Canister 1 week Strawberries

Harder Berries

Blueberries

Cranberries

Huckleberries


®

Canister


®

Canister


®

Canister

2 weeks

2 weeks

2 weeks

Normal

Storage Life

6 months

4 months

6 months

6 months

1-2 weeks

1-2 weeks

8 months

8 months

8 months

8 months

8 months

3-6 days

8 months

6-12 months

6-12 months

1-3 days

1-3 days

3-6 days

3-6 days

3-6 days

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Storage Guide

Baked Goods, Coffee, Snacks and Liquids

Foods

Baked Goods

Bagels, Bread,

Pastries

Nuts

Almonds,

Peanuts

Sunflower

Seeds

Coffee

Coffee Beans

Coffee Beans

Ground Coffee

Ground Coffee

Where to Store

Freezer

Pantry

Pantry

Snack Foods

Chips

Cookies,

Crackers

Freezer

Pantry

Freezer

Pantry

Prepared Liquids

Sauces, Soups,

Stews

Bottled Liquids

Freezer

Pantry Oils

Dry Foods

Beans, Grains Pantry

Pantry Pasta, Rice

Powdery Foods

Dry Milk

Dried Coconut

Flour

Sugar, Brown

Sugar

Pantry

Pantry

Pantry

Pantry

Pantry

Pantry

Recommended

FoodSaver

®

Bag/Accessory

FoodSaver

®

Bag

FoodSaver

®

Bag, Canister

FoodSaver

®

Bag, Canister

FoodSaver

®

Bag

FoodSaver

®

Bag, Canister

FoodSaver ® Bag

FoodSaver

®

Bag, Canister

FoodSaver ® Bag

FoodSaver ® Bottle Stopper

FoodSaver

®

Bag, Canister

FoodSaver ® Bag, Canister

FoodSaver

®

Bag, Canister


FoodSaver

®

Bag, Canister

FoodSaver

®

Bag, Canister

FoodSaver

®

Canister

FoodSaver ® Canister

Storage life with

FoodSaver

®

1-3 years

2 years

2 years

2-3 years

1 year

2 years

5-6 months

1-2 years

1-11⁄2 years

1-2 years

1-2 years

1-2 years

1-2 years

1-2 years

1-2 years

3-6 weeks

3-6 weeks


Normal

Storage Life

6-12 months

6 months

6 months

6 months

3 months

6 months

1 month

3-6 months

5-6 months

6 months

6 months

6 months

6 months

6 months

6 months

1-2 weeks

1-2 weeks

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Storage Guide

Meat, Cheese, Vegetables, Fruits

Where to Store

Recommended

FoodSaver

®

Bag/Accessory Foods

Meat

Beef, Pork, Lamb Freezer FoodSaver

®

Bag

Storage Life with FoodSaver ®

Ground Meat

Poultry

Freezer

Freezer

FoodSaver ® Bag

FoodSaver

®

Bag

Fish Freezer FoodSaver

®

Bag

Hard Cheeses

( Do not vacuum package soft cheese )

Cheddar, Swiss Refrigerator FoodSaver Bag,

Canister

Strawberries

Harder Berries

Blueberries

Cranberries

Huckleberries

Refrigerator FoodSaver ® Canister


®

Canister

Refrigerator FoodSaver ® Canister


®

Canister

2-3 years

1 year

2-3 years

2 years

4-8 months

Parmesan Refrigerator FoodSaver ® Bag,

Canister

4-8 months

Vegetables

( Do not vacuum package fresh mushrooms, onions & garlic )

Asparagus Freezer FoodSaver

®

Bag 2-3 years

Broccoli, Cauliflower

Cabbage, Brussels

Sprouts

Corn (cob or kernel)

Green Beans

Lettuce, Spinach

Freezer FoodSaver

®

Bag

Freezer FoodSaver

®

Bag

Freezer FoodSaver

®

Bag



®

Canister

Freezer FoodSaver

®

Bag

2-3 years

2-3 years

2-3 years

2-3 years

2 weeks

2-3 years Snow Peas, Snap Peas

Fruits

Apricots, Plums

Peaches, Nectarines

Softer Berries

Raspberries,

Blackberries

Freezer

Freezer

FoodSaver

®

Bag

FoodSaver

®

Bag


®

Canister

1-3 years

1-3 years

1 week

1 week

2 weeks

2 weeks

2 weeks

Normal

Storage Life

6 months

4 months

6 months

6 months

1-2 weeks

1-2 weeks

8 months

8 months

8 months

8 months

8 months

3-6 days

8 months

6-12 months

6-12 months

1-3 days

1-3 days

3-6 days

3-6 days

3-6 days

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Storage Guide

Baked Goods, Coffee, Snacks and Liquids

Foods

Baked Goods

Bagels, Bread,

Pastries

Nuts

Almonds,

Peanuts

Sunflower

Seeds

Coffee

Coffee Beans

Coffee Beans

Ground Coffee

Where to Store

Freezer

Pantry

Pantry

Freezer

Pantry

Freezer

Ground Coffee

Prepared Liquids

Pantry

Sauces, Soups,

Stews

Freezer

Bottled Liquids

Oils

Dry Foods

Beans, Grains

Pantry

Pantry

Pasta, Rice

Powdery Foods

Dry Milk

Pantry

Dried Coconut

Flour

Pantry

Pantry

Pantry

Pantry Sugar, Brown

Sugar

Snack Foods

Chips

Cookies,

Crackers

Pantry

Pantry

Recommended

FoodSaver

®

Bag/Accessory

FoodSaver

®

Bag

FoodSaver

®

Bag, Canister

FoodSaver

®

Bag, Canister

FoodSaver

®

Bag


FoodSaver

®

Bag

FoodSaver

®

Bag, Canister

FoodSaver

®

Bag

FoodSaver

®

Bottle Stopper

FoodSaver

®

Bag, Canister

FoodSaver

®

Bag, Canister

FoodSaver

®

Bag, Canister

FoodSaver

®

Bag, Canister

FoodSaver

®

Bag, Canister


FoodSaver

®

Canister

FoodSaver

®

Canister

Storage life with

FoodSaver ®

1-3 years

2 years

2 years

2-3 years

1 year

2 years

5-6 months

1-2 years

1-11⁄2 years

1-2 years

1-2 years

1-2 years

1-2 years

1-2 years

1-2 years

3-6 weeks

3-6 weeks


Normal

Storage Life

6-12 months

6 months

6 months

6 months

3 months

6 months

1 month

3-6 months

5-6 months

6 months

6 months

6 months

6 months

6 months

6 months

1-2 weeks

1-2 weeks

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Recipes for your FoodSaver

®

Appliance

Go to FoodSaver.com for more tips and recipes.

Wild Rice & Almond-Stuffed Game Hens

¾ cup wild rice, cooked to

package instructions

½ cup almonds, slivered

¼ cup shallots, minced

½ teaspoon orange zest

2 - 1½ pound game hens,

rinsed and dried

2 tablespoons butter

1½ cups beef broth

¾ cup dry red wine

1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard

¾ teaspoon dried basil

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Once the rice is cooked, stir in the almonds, shallots and orange zest. Stuff the dressing into the 2 prepared game hens. Melt butter and pour into Crock-Pot

®

slow cooker. In a separate pan, sear the game hens on all sides until brown. Place the browned game hens into the slow cooker.

Whisk together the beef broth, red wine, Dijon mustard, basil and black pepper and pour over the game hens. Cover and cook on

High for 4 to 5 hours or on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Drizzle the natural juices over the game hens to serve.

Serves 2

www.crockpot.com

Game Stew

2 lbs stew meat

½ c. flour

3 Tbs shortening

1 onion, chopped

4 carrots, sliced

1 tsp minced garlic

2 bay leaves

1 tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp pepper

½ tsp paprika

¹⁄

8

tsp cloves

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

4 c. water

Dredge meat in flour. Brown in shortening in skillet. Add to

Crock-Pot

®

slow cooker with all other ingredients. Cover; cook on Low 10-12 hours or High 5-6 hours.


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Fresh Meat Jerky Recipe

Using Oster™ Jerky Seasonings to Make Jerky:

Jerky may be made from a variety of different meats. When selecting meats for making jerky, choose lean meats with minimal fat, as fat tends to go rancid during storage. A lean flank steak or round steak makes excellent jerky. Most lean meats will yield about 1 pound of jerky from every 2 pounds of fresh meat.

For Ground Meats:

Add both the spice mix and the cure mix of one Oster™ Jerky Seasonings packet to one pound extra lean ground beef, game, or poultry. For spicier jerky: add ¼ tsp. or more of cayenne pepper. For less spicy jerky, add ½ pound extra meat.

For Meats that are not Ground:

Remove all fat and cut into cubes or thin strips ¼" to 3 ⁄

8

" thick. It is easier to slice partially frozen meat for jerky. If meats are cut on the cross-wise grain, jerky is less chewy than if meats are cut on the lengthwise grain.

Mix Oster™ Jerky Seasonings and ¼ cup water well and put mix and meat in plastic storage bag to marinate for 6 to 8 hours in the refrigerator before drying.

Helpful Hints

• Do not overlap strips on dehydrator trays. Leave room between strips for air flow.

• Dry jerky until it has a tough “leather” texture, but is not brittle. Do not interrupt drying process or meat may spoil. For best results, rotate trays from top to bottom during the drying process.

• Depending on the thickness of the jerky strips, how much jerky is layered in the dehydrator and the humidity, it will take from 4 to 10 hours to dry. Pat jerky with clean paper towels several times as it dries to remove the oil which accumulates on the top of the jerky.

• After drying poultry, pork or fresh game, heat them in your oven at 160°F (71°C) for 30 minutes to avoid the risk of salmonella.

• Wrap jerky in paper towels and let it stand for a couple of hours prior to packaging.

• Beef jerky that is stored on the shelf will start to go rancid at room temperature after three to four weeks.

Vacuum Package using your FoodSaver ® GameSaver ® Vacuum Sealing Appliance for freezer or refrigerator storage.

www.oster.com


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Recipes for your FoodSaver

®

Appliance

Go to FoodSaver.com for more tips and recipes.

Wild Rice & Almond-Stuffed Game Hens

¾ cup wild rice, cooked to

package instructions

½ cup almonds, slivered

¼ cup shallots, minced

½ teaspoon orange zest

2 - 1½ pound game hens,

rinsed and dried

2 tablespoons butter

1½ cups beef broth

¾ cup dry red wine

1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard

¾ teaspoon dried basil

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Once the rice is cooked, stir in the almonds, shallots and orange zest. Stuff the dressing into the 2 prepared game hens. Melt butter and pour into Crock-Pot

®

slow cooker. In a separate pan, sear the game hens on all sides until brown. Place the browned game hens into the slow cooker.

Whisk together the beef broth, red wine, Dijon mustard, basil and black pepper and pour over the game hens. Cover and cook on

High for 4 to 5 hours or on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Drizzle the natural juices over the game hens to serve.

Serves 2


Game Stew

2 lbs stew meat

½ c. flour

3 Tbs shortening

1 onion, chopped

4 carrots, sliced

1 tsp minced garlic

2 bay leaves

1 tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp pepper

½ tsp paprika

¹⁄

8

tsp cloves

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

4 c. water

Dredge meat in flour. Brown in shortening in skillet. Add to

Crock-Pot

®

slow cooker with all other ingredients. Cover; cook on Low 10-12 hours or High 5-6 hours.


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Fresh Meat Jerky Recipe

Using Oster™ Jerky Seasonings to Make Jerky:

Jerky may be made from a variety of different meats. When selecting meats for making jerky, choose lean meats with minimal fat, as fat tends to go rancid during storage. A lean flank steak or round steak makes excellent jerky. Most lean meats will yield about 1 pound of jerky from every 2 pounds of fresh meat.

For Ground Meats:

Add both the spice mix and the cure mix of one Oster™ Jerky Seasonings packet to one pound extra lean ground beef, game, or poultry. For spicier jerky: add ¼ tsp. or more of cayenne pepper. For less spicy jerky, add ½ pound extra meat.

For Meats that are not Ground:

Remove all fat and cut into cubes or thin strips ¼" to 3 ⁄

8

" thick. It is easier to slice partially frozen meat for jerky. If meats are cut on the cross-wise grain, jerky is less chewy than if meats are cut on the lengthwise grain.

Mix Oster™ Jerky Seasonings and ¼ cup water well and put mix and meat in plastic storage bag to marinate for 6 to 8 hours in the refrigerator before drying.

Helpful Hints

• Do not overlap strips on dehydrator trays. Leave room between strips for air flow.

• Dry jerky until it has a tough “leather” texture, but is not brittle. Do not interrupt drying process or meat may spoil. For best results, rotate trays from top to bottom during the drying process.

• Depending on the thickness of the jerky strips, how much jerky is layered in the dehydrator and the humidity, it will take from 4 to 10 hours to dry. Pat jerky with clean paper towels several times as it dries to remove the oil which accumulates on the top of the jerky.

• After drying poultry, pork or fresh game, heat them in your oven at 160°F (71°C) for 30 minutes to avoid the risk of salmonella.

• Wrap jerky in paper towels and let it stand for a couple of hours prior to packaging.

• Beef jerky that is stored on the shelf will start to go rancid at room temperature after three to four weeks.

Vacuum Package using your FoodSaver

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Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

Red Seal LED flashes • Unit is overheated, wait for 20 minutes for unit to cool down

• If trying to seal an end of a roll to make a bag, make sure the bag is on the seal strip

• If storing unit, make sure that latch is in Store position and not Closed position. If in Closed position for extended period of time the gaskets become compressed.

Pump is running for more than 2 minutes without bag vacuuming (no visible air coming out of bag).

• Make sure bag is inserted curl down in the vacuum channel.

• Check to make sure top and bottom gaskets are inserted properly.

• Check to make sure that that at least one end of bag is sealed.

• Open unit and check to make sure that there are no foreign objects, dirt or debris on the top or bottom gasket.

• Make sure there is enough room at top of bag (3 inches) to fit to middle of drip tray with lid closed and latched.

• Make sure accessory hose is not attached.

• Make sure the lid is latched down all of the way.

Bag is not sealing properly.

There are no lights on the control panel.

Nothing happens when latch is closed and Vac/Seal or Seal button is pressed.

• There is too much liquid in bag, freeze bag contents before vacuuming.

• 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.

• Create a second seal above the first seal on the bag to ensure a proper seal.

• Make sure unit is plugged in.

• Make sure wall outlet is functional.

• Make sure latch is in Closed position.



• Open latch, make sure lid is all the way down, re-latch lid.

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One Year Limited Warranty

Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation

(Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship.

JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component.

If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.

This 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 warranty.

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent 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. Further, the warranty does not cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.

What are the limits on JCS’s Liability?

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 allow 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.

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


1-877-804-5383 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 0M1. 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.


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Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

Red Seal LED flashes

• Unit is overheated, wait for 20 minutes for unit to cool down

• If trying to seal an end of a roll to make a bag, make sure the bag is on the seal strip

• If storing unit, make sure that latch is in Store position and not Closed position. If in Closed position for extended period of time the gaskets become compressed.

Pump is running for more than 2 minutes without bag vacuuming (no visible air coming out of bag).

• Make sure bag is inserted curl down in the vacuum channel.

• Check to make sure top and bottom gaskets are inserted properly.

• Check to make sure that that at least one end of bag is sealed.

• Open unit and check to make sure that there are no foreign objects, dirt or debris on the top or bottom gasket.

• Make sure there is enough room at top of bag (3 inches) to fit to middle of drip tray with lid closed and latched.

• Make sure accessory hose is not attached.

• Make sure the lid is latched down all of the way.

Bag is not sealing properly.

There are no lights on the control panel.

Nothing happens when latch is closed and Vac/Seal or Seal button is pressed.

• There is too much liquid in bag, freeze bag contents before vacuuming.

• 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.

• Create a second seal above the first seal on the bag to ensure a proper seal.



• Make sure latch is in Closed position.



• Open latch, make sure lid is all the way down, re-latch lid.

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One Year Limited Warranty

Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation

(Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship.

JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component.

If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.

This 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 warranty.

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent 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. Further, the warranty does not cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.

What are the limits on JCS’s Liability?

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 allow 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.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

In the U.S.A.


1- 877-777-8042 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.

In Canada


1-877-804-5383 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 0M1. 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.


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Registering your appliance is quick and easy at www.foodsaver.com/register. 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

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brand accessories, bags and rolls, or call 1-877-777-8042 (U.S.).

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