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    © 2000 by Tilia, Inc. All Rights Reser ved. This material may not be copied or reproduced in any fashion without written permission fr om the publisher . FoodSaver ® is a registered trademark of Tilia, Inc. First printing, June 2000 Printed in the United States of America FoodSaver Patent 4,941,310 FoodSaver Bag Patent RE: 34,929 Item# 18-0501 (1[...]

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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 F oodSaver V ac 550 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 indispensable it b[...]

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    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 V ac 550[...]

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    FoodSaver Accessories THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 4 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 pan[...]

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    THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 7 6 Close the lid. Lock the lid by pressing in the locks on both sides. (Y ou may need to press down lightly on the stars while pressing in the locks.) 7 P ress and hold down the On button. The light will go on as the V ac 550 seals the bag. W ait until the sound stops and the light turns of f before r eleasing the lid. 8[...]

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    THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 9 5 Close the lid. Lock the lid by pressing in the locks on both sides. (Y ou may need to press down lightly on the stars while pressing in the locks.) 6 P ress and hold down the On button. The light will go on as the V ac 550 seals the bag. W ait until the sound stops and the light turns of f before r eleasing the lid. 7[...]

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    THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 11 6 Close the lid. Lock the lid by pressing in the locks on both sides. (Y ou may need to press down lightly on the stars while pressing in the locks.) 7 P ress and hold down the On button. The light will turn on as the V a c 550 starts the vacuum cycle and air is removed fr om the canister . W ait until the sound stops [...]

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    How to V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Bulk Storage and Square Canisters THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 12 THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 13 7 Close the lid. Lock the lid by pressing in the locks on both sides. (Y ou may need to press down lightly on the stars while pressing in the locks.) 8 P ress and hold down the On button. The light will turn on as the[...]

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    THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 15 How T o V acuum Package Using the FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 14 7 Close the lid. Lock the lid by pressing in the locks on both sides. (Y ou may need to press down lightly on the stars while pressing in the locks.) 8 P ress and hold down the On button. The light will turn on as the V[...]

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    THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 17 6 Close the lid. Lock the lid by pressing in the locks on both sides. (Y ou may need to press down lightly on the stars while pressing in the locks.) 7 P ress and hold down the On button. The light will turn on as the V ac 550 star ts the vacuum cy cle and air is r emoved from the can or jar . W ait until the sound sto[...]

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    THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 19 How to V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 18 5 Close the lid. Lock the lid by pressing in the locks on both sides. (Y ou may need to press down lightly on the stars while pressing in the locks.) 6 P ress and hold down the On button. The light will turn on as the V ac 550 starts t[...]

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    Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 21 Care and Cleaning Instructions THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 20 The FoodSaver V ac 550 1 Always unplug the V ac 550 before cleaning. 2 Do not immerse the V ac 550 in water . 3 Do not use abrasive products or materials to clean any of the V ac 550 components. Such cleaners can scratch the[...]

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    THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 23 Where to Recommended V acuum Normal S torage M EA TS /F ISH Store F oodSaver P ackaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Beef, lamb , and pork F reezer FoodS aver Bag 2 to 3 years 6 months Gr ound meat F reezer FoodS aver Bag 1 year 4 months P oultr y F reezer FoodS aver Bag 2 to 3 years 6 months F[...]

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    Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 25 Blanching Where to Recommended V acuum Normal S torage V EGET ABLES Times Store F oodSaver P ackaged Life (without Container S torage Life vacuum packaging) Asparagus 1 1 ⁄ 2 to 3 mins. F reezer F oodSa ver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months Whole kernel corn 4 to 5 mins. F reezer F oodSav e[...]

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    THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 27 Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 26 Where to Recommended V acuum Normal S torage B AKED G OODS Stor e FoodSaver P ackaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Bread/rolls, F reezer FoodSav er Bag 1 to 3 years 6 to 12 months Bagels/pastries Where to Recommended V acuum Norm[...]

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    THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 29 Where to Recommended V acuum N ormal Storage B O TTLED L IQUIDS Stor e FoodSav er Packaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Oils (with no preservatives such as safflower , canola, P antry Bottle Stopper 1 to 1 1 ⁄ 2 years 5 to 6 months corn oil) Wine Refrigerator Bottle S topper 2 to 4 months 1 [...]

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    Important Safeguards THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 30 T roubleshooting THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 31 For Y our Own Safety , Always Follow These Basic Safety Precautions When Using the FoodSaver V ac 550: 1 Read the instructions carefully . 2 Do not use the V ac 550 on wet or hot surfaces, or near a heat source. 3 Do not immerse any part of the V ac 55[...]

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    THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 33 T roubleshooting THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 32 The Mason Jar or FoodSaver Canister Will Not V acuum: 1 Make sure the jar sealer is center ed and pressed firmly over the lid on the mason jar . 2 Make sure the rubber gasket on the canister/mason jar lid is free from food materials, crumbs, etc. 3 Make sure the rim of the[...]

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    THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 35 Broiling /G rilling Baking Po r k Closest to heat source. N ot recommended 12 mins. per inch – turn once. Beef Closest to heat source. N ot recommended 10 mins. per inch – turn once. Shrimp Closest to heat source. Bake at 400˚ for 3-4 mins. per side. 6-10 mins. F ish Furthest from heat source. Bake at 400˚ for 4-[...]

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    THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 37 Marinating Recipes THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 36 Indonesian Marinated Flank Steak Serves 4-6 Ingredients needed: 1 1 ⁄ 2 to 1 2 ⁄ 3 lbs. flank steak 2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter 3 tablespoons light soy sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoons grated fr esh ginger Place fla[...]

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    V acuum Packaging Non-Food Items THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 39 Y our F oodSaver V ac 550 also protects non-food items from oxidation, cor- rosion, and moisture. J ust follow the directions for vacuum packaging using the F oodSaver B ags or accessories. ◗ V acuum package your silver . Without exposure to air , the silver will not tarnish. Be sure [...]

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    W arranty and Service Information THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 40 The following warranty policy applies only to the original con- sumer of this product and is not transferable. E vidence of original purchase is requir ed for warranty service (this could be the sales receipt or packing slip , etc). Elements of W arranty T ilia, Inc. (“T ilia ”) wa[...]

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    © 2000 by Tilia, Inc. All Rights Reser ved. This material may not be copied or reproduced in any fashion without written permission fr om the publisher . FoodSaver ® is a registered trademark of Tilia, Inc. First printing, June 2000 Printed in the United States of America FoodSaver Patent 4,941,310 FoodSaver Bag Patent RE: 34,929 Item# 18-0501 (1[...]