FoodSaver Vac800/Vac820 manual

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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 indispensable it becomes in your kitchen[...]

THE FOODSAVER 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 pack[...]

FoodSa ver Canister s ◗ There are thr ee styles of F oodSaver Canisters – Designer , Squar e 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 T ips 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 allo w the V acuum Channel to fill up with liquids. This will render the appliance unusable. T o pr ev ent it, av oid ov er filling the ba[...]

How to Make a Custom-Made Bag with FoodSaver Rolls THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 9 THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 8 6 With the palms of your hands, press down on the ridges on the lid and hold. The green light will turn on indicating the bag is being sealed. 7 W ait until the green light tur ns off before r eleasing the lid. When the light turns off, the se[...]

How to V acuum Package Using Ready-Made and Custom-Made FoodSaver Bags THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 11 THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 10 7 While continuously holding down the lid, the appliance will vacuum and seal automatically . 8 When all the air has been remo ved, and the bag has been sealed, the green light and the motor will turn off . The vacuum and[...]

How to V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Designer Canisters THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 13 F oodSav er Designer Canisters are an excellent way to stor e delicate items in the refrigerator , pantr y or on the counter top. 1 Place the item(s) to be vacuum packaged inside the canister . Leave at least one inch between the contents and the rim of the canis[...]

How to V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Bulk Storage Canisters and Square Canisters THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 14 THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 15 6 Remo ve the Accessory Hose from the lid b y gently twisting the gray hose fitting and pulling up. 7 T urn the knob on the lid so the arro w points to “Closed.” How to Open FoodSa ver Bulk Storage or Squa[...]

How T o V acuum Package Using the FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 17 5 V acuum package as per instructions on page 10, steps 6-8. 6 Remo ve the Accessory Hose from the J ar Sealer by gently twisting the gray hose fitting and pulling up. 7 Remo ve the J ar Sealer from the M ason jar by twisting gently while lifting up.[...]

How T o V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Universal Lids THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 19 THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 18 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 sho[...]

How to V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers Care and Cleaning Instructions THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 21 THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 20 The FoodSa ver Vac 800 /Vac 820 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 component[...]

Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 23 THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 22 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 25 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 egetables: W ash vegetables, towel[...]

Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 27 THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 26 Where to Recommended V acuum Normal Storage 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 [...]

Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 29 THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 28 Where to Recommended V acuum Normal S torage S NACK F OODS S tore FoodS aver Packaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Crackers, Chips, Cookies P antry FoodSaver 3 to 6 w eeks 1 to 2 w eeks Canister Where to Recommended V acuum Normal [...]

THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 30 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 tarnish. Be sure to co ver fork tines[...]

Air W as Removed F rom 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 M oisture or food material (i.e. juices, grease, crumbs, powders, etc.) along the seal may hav[...]

T roubleshooting THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 35 The FoodSa ver Bottle Stopper Will Not Vacuum: 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 fr om food materials, crumbs, etc. Any gaps w[...]

W arranty and Service Information THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 37 THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL 36 of law , including , but not limited to, any 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[...]