FoodSaver II Turbo manual

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W elcome THE FOODSAVER 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 indis[...]

The FoodSaver Professional II / Professional II T urbo THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 2 Indicator Lights Safety Precision Bag Cutter Bag Sensor Switch Accessor y Por t Sealing Adjustment Switch Automatic On/Off Button Manual Seal Button V acuum Over ride Button V acuum Channel Sealing Strip Bag Storage Compar tment Safety Knife Blade Sealer Pressure Bar[...]

THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 5 FoodSa ver Regular Jar Sealer ◗ The F oodSaver R egular J ar Sealer allows you to vacuum package in regular or standard-m ou th M ason jars. N ote: F oodSaver J ar Sealers are designed to fit Mason jars, such as Ball, ® Kerr ® and Bernardin ® brands. FoodSa ver Wide - Mouth Jar Sealer ◗ The F oodSaver Wide-M outh [...]

Important Tips THE FOODSAVER 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 b y F oodSaver . 3 Do not allow the V acuum Channel to fill up with liquids. This will render the machine unusable. T o prev ent it, avoid o v erfillin g the bags an[...]

THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 9 6 P ress and release the M anual Seal Button. The lid will be automati- cally pulled down into the sealing position. The red sealing light will come on indicating the bag is being sealed. 7 While the bag is sealing, slide the bag cutter completely across the sliding channel to cut the bag. Make sure y ou return the bag c[...]

1 If you have not alr eady done so, place the appliance on a flat, dry surface and plug the power cord into a standar d electrical outlet. 2 Set the Sealing A djustment S witch to “ 3, ” “ 4 ” or “ 5, ” depending on the contents of the bag.. 3 Open the lid. 4 Place the items to be vacuum packaged into the bag. 5 Place the open end of th[...]

How to Use the V acuum Override Button U se the V acuum Override Button when y ou want to remov e even more air from a F oodSaver Bag, D esigner Canister , Square Canister , Bulk Storage Canister , Mason jar or other storage container . 1 Open the lid. 2 Place the items to be vacuum packaged into the bag. 3 Place the open end of the bag down into t[...]

How to Use the Manual Seal Button THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 15 THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 14 F oodSaver D esigner Canisters are an excellent way to store delicate items in the refrigerator , pantr y or on the countertop. 1 Place the item(s) to be vacuum pack- aged inside the canister . Leave at least one inch between the contents and the rim of the [...]

How to V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Bulk Storage and Square Canisters THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 16 THE FOODSAVER 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 canister lid so the arrow points to “ Closed. ” How to Open FoodSa ver Bulk Storage or Squar[...]

THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 19 How T o V acuum Package Using the FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 18 6 V acuum package as per instructions on page 1 0, steps 6 -8. 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 J ar Sealer from the M ason jar . M[...]

THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 21 5 With one hand, pr ess and release the On button. With the other hand, press down on the the U niversal Lid until the vacuum takes hold (this may take 3-5 seconds). 6 Once the vacuum takes hold on the container , the U niversal Lid can be released. Continue with vacuum packaging as per instruc- tions on page 10, steps [...]

THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 23 How to V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 22 3 Set the Sealing A djustment S witch to “ 1 ” or “ 2. ” 4 V acuum package as per instruc- tions on page 10, steps 6-8. 5 Remo ve the Accessory Hose from the Bottle S topper by gently twisting the gray hose fitting and pulling up[...]

Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 25 Care and Cleaning Instructions THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 24 The FoodSa ver Professional II/ T urbo 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 appliance components. Such cleaner[...]

THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 27 Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 26 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 , P ork F reezer F oodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 6 months Gr ound meat F reezer F oodSaver Bag 1 year 4 mont[...]

Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 29 THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 28 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) F oodSaver Lettuce, Spinach Refrigerator Canister 2 weeks 3 to 6 days Preparation Guidelines for Leafy V egeta[...]

THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 31 Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 30 Where to Recommended V acuum Normal S torage P REP ARED L IQUIDS S tore FoodS aver Packaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Soups, S tews, Sauces, Other liquids F reezer F oodSaver Bag 1 to 2 years 3 to 6 months Where to Recommended V[...]

V acuum Packaging Non-Food Items THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 33 Y our F oodSaver v acuum packaging system also protects non-food items from oxidation, corrosion and moisture. J ust follow the di r 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[...]

T roubleshooting THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 34 Nothing Happens When the On Button 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 operativ e by plugging in another appliance. 4 W ait 20 minutes to allow the appliance to [...]

THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 37 The Bag Melts: 1 The Sealing S trip may have become too hot. Always wait at least 20 seconds for the appliance to cool down before v acuuming and/or sealing another bag. The Bag Will Not Seal: 1 W ait 20 minutes to allow the appliance to cool off, then try using it again. The appliance will shut off automatically if it [...]

THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 39 T roubleshooting THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 38 The FoodSa ver Univer sal Lid, Bulk Storage Canister , Square Canister Will Not V acuum: 1 When using the U niversal Lid, make sure that the rim of the container is smooth and flat. Ragged edges will prevent the U niversal Lid from forming a vacuum. 2 Make sure the rubber ga[...]

W arranty and Service Information THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 40 THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 41 of law , including, but not limited to, an y implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a par ticular pur pose. This w arranty does not cover or pro vide for the reimbursement or payment of incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not al[...]