FoodSaver Vac 1200 18-0163 manual

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Y ou have just purchased an appliance that will soon have you wondering how you ev er got by without it. The F oodSaver 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 indispensable it becomes in your kitchen[...]

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[...]

FoodSaver Canisters ◗ There are three 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 . ?[...]

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

How to Make a Custom-Made Bag with FoodSaver Rolls THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 9 THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 8 7 Close the lid. 8 Pr ess on the lid with the palms of your hands then release. The solid green light will turn on. 9 When the green light goes off, the sealing pr ocess is complete. Open the lid and remo ve the bag. NOTE: Let the appliance [...]

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 7 When all the air has been remov ed the green light will turn off . The vacuum and sealing process is complete. Open the lid and remo ve the bag. IMP OR T ANT : Y ou will need to pr e-freeze foods that have excess liqu[...]

How to Use the Extended V acuum Button How to Use the Instant Seal Button THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 13 Use the I nstant Seal Button when y ou want to seal a FoodS aver Bag before a complete vacuum has been cr eated. This feature is useful when vacuum packaging fragile items such as bread, baked goods and berries so they don ’ t get crushed. 1 Op[...]

How to V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Bulk Storage Canisters and Square Canisters How to V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Designer Canisters THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 15 Bulk S torage Canisters are an excellent way to store food in the refrigerator or pantry . The S quare Canister is great for marinating since vacuum packaging opens the pores of f[...]

How T o V acuum Package Using the FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars How to V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Bulk Storage Canisters and Square Canisters THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 17 U se the FoodS aver J ar Sealer to vacuum package food in mason jars. There are two sizes of jar sealers: the F oodSaver Wide- Mouth J ar Sealer for wide-mouth mason [...]

How T o V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Universal Lids How T o V acuum Package Using the FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 19 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 [...]

How to V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers Care and Cleaning Instructions THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 21 The FoodSaver V ac 1200 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 appli- ance components. Such cleaners can scratch the sur[...]

Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 23 Where to Recommended V acuum Normal S torage M EA TS /F ISH Store FoodS aver Packaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Beef, Lamb, P ork Fr eezer FoodSaver B ag 2 to 3 years 6 months Ground meat Fr eezer FoodSaver B ag 1 year 4 months P oultry Freezer F oodSaver [...]

Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 25 Where to Recommended V acuum Normal S torage L EAFY V EGET ABLES S tore FoodS aver Packaged 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[...]

Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 27 Where to Recommended V acuum Normal Storage P REP ARED L IQ UIDS Store F oodSaver P ackaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Soups, Stews, Sauces, Other liquids F reezer FoodS aver Bag 1 to 2 years 3 to 6 months Where to Recommended V acuum Normal S torage C OFFE[...]

Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 29 Where to Recommended V acuum Normal S torage S NACK F OODS Stor e FoodSaver Packaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Crackers, Chips, Cookies Pantry F oodSaver 3 to 6 weeks 1 to 2 weeks Canister Where to Recommended V acuum Normal Storage P O WDERY F OODS S tore[...]

T roubleshooting V acuum Packaging Non-Food Items THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 31 Nothing Happens When the Lid is Pressed: 1 Make sure the po wer cord is firmly plugged into the electrical outlet. 2 Make sure the po wer cord is not damaged in any way . 3 Make sure the electrical outlet is operative b y plugging in another appliance. 4 W ait 20 minute[...]

Air W as Removed From the Bag, But Has Come Back Into the Bag: 1 Check the seal of the bag. There may be a wrinkle in the bag along the seal, which caused leakage and allowed air to come back into the bag. Cut the bag open and vacuum package it again. 2 Moistur e or food material (i.e. juices, grease, crumbs, powders, etc.) along the seal may have [...]

THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 35 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 vacuum fr om 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 prev ent a va[...]

W arranty and Service Information THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 37 THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 36 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[...]