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    Copyright © 2003 Tilia, Inc. All rights reser ved. This material may not be reproduced or r edistributed in any fashion without the express written consent by Tilia, Inc. FoodSaver , Tilia, GameSaver and The Original Home V acuum Packaging System are trademarks or register ed trademarks of Tilia Int’l, Inc. in the United States and other countri[...]

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    W elcome THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL Y ou have just purchased an appliance that will soon have you wondering how y ou ever got by without it. The FoodS aver vacuum packaging system is so convenient and versatile, you ’ll find yourself using it every day . W e guarantee that if you make room for it on your countertop, you will quickly see ho w indi[...]

  • Page 3

    THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 3 About V acuum Packaging Air is left in most food storage con- tainers and plastic bags even when they are sealed tightly . Oxygen is one of the main reasons that food goes bad. It starts a chemical change – robbing food of its nutri- tional value, texture, color , flavor and overall quality . The F oodSaver vacuum pac[...]

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    FoodSaver Canisters ◗ There are thr ee styles of F oodSaver Canisters – Designer , Square and Bulk S torage. They are ideal for storing delicate items and liquids, as well as dry goods and cooking staples. The canisters come in a variety of sizes and all can be used in the refrigerator and pantry . Canisters are not to be used in the freezer . [...]

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    Important Tips THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 7 Impor tant T ips When V acuum Packaging: 1 V acuum packaging is NOT a substitute for r efrigeration. 2 U se ONL Y bags and rolls manufactured by F oodSaver . 3 Do not allow the V acuum Channel to fill up with liquids. This will render the appliance unusable. T o prev ent it, avoid o v erfilling the bags a[...]

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    How to Make a Custom-Made Bag with FoodSaver Rolls THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 9 THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 8 6 Apply pressur e to the front of the lid and slide the bag cutter com- pletely across the sliding channel to cut the bag. Make sure y ou return the bag cutter to the extreme left or right side of the sliding channel. 7 Open the lid. Make su[...]

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    How to V acuum Package Using Ready-Made and Custom-Made FoodSaver Bags THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 11 THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 10 6 Place your hands on the lid where it says “PRESS HERE. ” Press do wn on the lid, then release. The green light and the motor will turn on. 7 When all the air has been remov ed, the green light will begin to blink,[...]

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    How to Use the Instant Seal Button THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 13 U se the Instant Seal B utton when you want to seal a F oodSaver Bag before a complete v acuum has been created. This feature is useful when vacuum packaging fragile items such as bread, baked goods and berries so they don ’ t get crushed. 1 Set the Sealing A djustment S witch to ?[...]

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    How to Use the Cancel Button How to Use the Removable V acuum Channel How to V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Designer Canisters THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 15 F oodSav er Designer Canisters are an ex cellent way to store delicate items in the refrigerator , pantr y or on the countertop. 1 Set the Sealing A djustment S witch to the “ Accessory” p[...]

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    How to V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Bulk Storage Canisters and Square Canisters THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 16 THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 17 7 Remo ve the Accessory Hose from the lid by gently twisting the gray hose fitting and pulling up. 8 T urn the knob on the lid so the arrow points to “Closed.” How to Open FoodSaver Bulk Storage or Squar[...]

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    How T o V acuum Package Using the FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 19 6 V acuum package as per instructions on page 11, steps 6 and 7. 7 Remo ve the Accessory Hose from the J ar Sealer by gently twist- ing the gray hose fitting and pulling up. 8 Remo ve the F oodSaver Jar S ealer from the Mason jar by twist- ing gentl[...]

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    How T o V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Universal Lids THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 21 THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 20 The U niversal Lid is ideal for keeping foods, such as sauces, peanuts and coffee, fresh longer in their original containers. These lids work with metal cans, thick glass jars and rigid plastic containers. Remember , perishable goods s[...]

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    How to V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers Care and Cleaning Instructions THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 23 THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 22 The FoodSaver Pro Spor t / GameSaver / V ac 1500 1 Always unplug the appliance before cleaning. 2 Do not immerse the appliance in water . 3 Do not use abrasive products or materials to clean any of the ap[...]

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    Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 25 THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 24 Where to Recommended V acuum Normal S torage M EA TS /F ISH Store FoodS aver P ackaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Beef, Lamb , P ork Fr eezer FoodS aver Bag 2 to 3 years 6 months Ground meat Fr eezer FoodS aver Bag 1 year 4 mon[...]

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    Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 27 Where to Recommended V acuum Normal S torage L EAFY V EGET ABLES Stor e FoodSaver P ackaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) FoodS aver Lettuce, Spinach Refrigerator Canister 2 weeks 3 to 6 days Preparation Guidelines for Leafy V egetables: W ash vegetables, towe[...]

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    Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 29 THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 28 Where to Recommended V acuum Normal Storage P REP ARED L IQUIDS S tore FoodSav er Packaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Soups, S tews, Sauces, Other liquids Fr eezer FoodS aver Bag 1 to 2 years 3 to 6 months Where to Recommended [...]

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    Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 31 THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 30 Where to Recommended V acuum Normal S torage S NACK F OODS S tore FoodSav er Packaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Crackers, Chips, Cookies P antry FoodSaver 3 to 6 w eeks 1 to 2 weeks Canister Where to Recommended V acuum Normal[...]

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    V acuum Packaging Non-Food Items THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 32 Y our F oodSaver v acuum packaging system also protects non-food items from oxidation, corrosion and moisture. J ust follow the dir ections for vacuum packaging using the F oodSaver B ags or accessories. ◗ V acuum package your silver . Without exposure to air , the silver will not tar[...]

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    Air Is Not Removed From the Bag: 1 Make sure the open end of the bag is r esting entirely inside the V acuum Channel. Make sure you ar e not putting the edge of the bag beyond the V acuum Channel. 2 Make sure the S ealing Adjustment S witch is in the "1", "2" or "3" position. 3 Check the bag for leaks. Seal the bag wit[...]

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    T roubleshooting THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 37 The Mason Jar Will Not V acuum: 1 Make sure the J ar Sealer is centered and pressed firmly o ver the lid on the Mason jar . 2 Make sure the rubber gasket on the J ar Sealer lid is free from food materials, crumbs, etc. 3 Make sure the rim of the M ason jar does not have any cracks or scratches. Any gap[...]

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    THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 39 The FoodSaver Bottle Stopper Will Not V acuum: 1 Make sure the Bottle S topper is fitting snugly inside the bottle. If it is loose, air may leak in and prevent a v acuum from forming. 2 Make sure the neck of the bottle and tip of the A ccessory Hose are free from food materials, crumbs, etc. Any gaps will pr event a va[...]

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    W arranty and Service Information THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 41 THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 40 of law , including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a par ticular purpose. This warranty does not cover or provide for the reimbursement or payment of incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allo[...]