FoodSaver v825 User's Manual
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1. QS 825 845 GSS_v3 1 4 30 04 3 47 PM Page 1 H FoodSaver QuickStart V825 V845 GameSaver Sport Shown V845 V825 and GameSaver Sport operate in the same manner Features of Your FoodSaver Appliance O Accessory Hose Accessory Hose Storage y Cancel Button Extended Vacuum Button E Accessory Port Q Indicator Light Seal Control Switch oa See 3 Position a l FoodSaver Roll Storage Compartment Gp Vacuum Channel Antibacterial Drip Tray amp Sealing Strip Q Rubber Gasket For important safety information and helpful tips please refer to the FoodSaver Reference Guide included in your kit Questions Visit us at www foodsaver com or call 1 800 777 5452 U S or 877 804 5383 Canada Mon Fri 8am 8pm Sat 9am 6pm EST Get tips on vacuum packaging and order FoodSaver accessories A Sd QS 825_845_GSS_v3 1 4 30 04 3 47 PM Page a Getting Started Registering your appliance is quick and easy at www foodsaver com How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll Pull Out Bag Material I Open appliance lid and place roll into Roll Storage Compartment I Pull out enough bag material to hold item to be vacuum packaged plus 3 inches Close lid 3 To cut bag material set Seal Control Switch G to Cut Only Press down lightly on lid and slide Bag Cutter H from one end of sliding channel to other end Open appliance lid and tuck roll back into Roll Stora2. The Drip Tray fits Bags when vacuum packaging Slip open end of bag inside the Vacuum Channel J and is removable into guides before closing lid and vacuum packaging making cleanup easy when small amounts of liquids After each use empty Drip Tray and wash in warm are inadvertently pulled into Vacuum Channel during soapy water or place on top rack of dishwasher vacuum process see FoodSaver Reference Guide for Appliance can be used without Drip Tray tips on preventing this di sy 05 0259 045 Coo Wael 4 30 7042 3797 2M Page 57 I aE Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging For more usage tips and safety information please refer to the FoodSaver Reference Guide or visit our website at www foodsaver com Sealing a Bag Make sure you ve placed the bag in the proper between paper towel and end of bag so that bag place When making a bag from a roll make sure end seals properly with paper towel inside of cut piece is on Sealing Strip L not over rubber Make sure the Seal Control Switch G is set to gasket M or in Vacuum Channel J Vacuum and Seal or to Vacuum and Extended Seal Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into Make sure you give appliance time to cool down the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal Either Wait at least 20 seconds between seals Under very pre freeze moist foods such as raw meat for l 2 l heavy usage appliance will shut off automatically to hours befo
3. aE Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging General Tips I Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the heat process of canning Perishables still need to be refrigerated or frozen 2 For best results use FoodSaver Bags Canisters and Accessories 3 During the vacuum packaging process small amounts of liquids crumbs or food particles can be inadvertently pulled into Vacuum Channel clogging the pump and damaging your appliance To prevent this follow these tips a For moist and juicy foods such as raw meats Freeze first and avoid overfilling bags You can also place a folded paper towel inside top of bag but below seal area before vacuum packaging b For soups sauces and liquids Freeze first and avoid overfilling bags Or use a canister in refrigerator c For powdery or fine grained foods Avoid overftilling bags or use a canister You can also place a coffee filter or paper towel inside before vacuum packaging d If your appliance features a Drip Tray empty it after each use 4 To avoid overfilling always leave at least 3 inches of bag material between bag contents and top of bag Then leave at least one additional inch of bag material for each time you plan to reuse bag continued Do not create your own side seams for a FoodSaver Bag These bags are manufactured with a special side seam which is sealed all the way to the outer edge To prevent wrinkles in seal when vacuum packaging bulky it
4. e FoodSaver Reference Guide How to Open FoodSaver Accessories after Vacuum Packaging FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging Canisters without large knob on lid To release vacuum and open push gray rubber button on lid FoodSaver Bulk Canisters and Quick Marinators with large knob on lid and Universal Lids To release vacuum and open turn knob on lid to Open FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars For use with Ball and Kerr brand Mason jars IMPORTANT Do NOT use screw bands when vacuum packaging jars To open wedge spoon between Mason jar lid and highest part of threaded rim Twist spoon gently to release vacuum FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers To release vacuum and open twist and pull up on Bottle Stopper OS 825_845 GSS v3 1 4 30 04 3 47 PM Page val N Additional Features Extended Vacuum Button The Extended Vacuum Button D removes extra air from large canisters and bags Simply press button during vacuum process hold 10 15 seconds then release If using a bag bag will be sealed after button is released Cancel Button If fragile foods start to crush you can stop the vacuum process without sealing the bag Press Cancel Button C and motor will stop Antibacterial Drip Tray The Antibacterial Drip Tray K is made with an Place Drip Tray into Vacuum Channel Two bag FDA approved antibacterial ingredient that helps guides in Drip Tray help correctly position FoodSaver inhibit the growth of bacteria
5. ems gently stretch bag flat along Sealing Strip before you close lid If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly simply reseal bag about 4 inch above first seal When you are vacuum packaging items with sharp edges dry spaghetti silverware etc protect bag from punctures by wrapping item in soft cushioning material such as a paper towel You may want to use a canister or Mason jar instead of a bag When using accessories remember to leave one inch of space at top of canister or container 10 Pre freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum packaging for best results See pages 2 3 of FoodSaver Reference Guide for more information Copyright 2004 Tilia Inc All rights reserved This material may not be reproduced or redistributed in any fashion without the express written consent of Tilia Inc FoodSaver GameSaver and the Freshness Shield logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Tilia Int l Inc in the United States and other countries All other trademarks are property of their respective owners Tilia Inc and Tilia Int l Inc are Jarden companies This product is protected by one or more of the following Patents U S RE 34 929 4 660 355 4 941 310 5 655 357 6 058 998 6 256 968 Canada 315 746 and their equivalent international patents First Printing 5 2004 Item T18 0110 05 04 as SE
6. ge Compartment Place Bag on Sealing Strip Press and Release Lid 5 Place one end of bag material across Sealing Strip L not over black rubber gasket and close lid 6 Turn Seal Control Switch to Vacuum and Seal 7 Press down firmly on lid with both hands until motor starts wait 3 5 seconds then release Motor will continue to run 8 When motor and Indicator Light F turn off open lid and remove bag Now you are ready to vacuum package with your new bag see below How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver Bags Place Bag in Vacuum Channel I Place item s in bag allowing at least 3 inches of space between bag contents and top of bag 2 Open appliance lid and place open end of bag down into Vacuum Channel J 3 Close lid 4 Turn Seal Control Switch G to Vacuum and Seal or to Vacuum and Extended Seal for moist or juicy foods such as raw meat Set Seal Control Switch Press and Release Lid 5 To begin vacuum process press down firmly on lid with both hands until motor starts wait 3 5 seconds then release Motor will continue to run 6 When motor turns off open lid and remove bag Refrigerate or freeze if needed See FoodSaver Reference Guide for food safety tips Note Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds after each use 0S 825_845_GSS_v3 1 4 30 04 3 47 PM Page p FoodSaver Accessories Accessories include FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging Canisters U
7. niversal Lids Jar Sealers and Bottle Stoppers FoodSaver Accessory Guidelines I Always leave at least one inch of space between contents and rim 2 Wipe rim of canister container or bottle to ensure it is clean and dry 3 Place lid on canister or container or place stopper in bottle 4 For accessories with a large knob on lid turn knob to Vacuum Vacuum package using instructions below When vacuum process is complete turn knob to Closed before removing Accessory Hose 5 For accessories without a large knob on lid vacuum package using instructions below How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver Accessories Insert Accessory Hose I Prepare container according to FoodSaver Accessory Guidelines above 2 Insert one end of Accessory Hose A into Accessory Port E on appliance Insert other end into port on accessory Twist gray tab while inserting to ensure a tight fit 3 Turn Seal Control Switch G to Vacuum and Seal 4 To begin vacuum process press down firmly on lid until motor starts wait 3 5 seconds then release Motor will continue to run Set Seal Control Switch Press and Release Lid oD 5 When motor turns off vacuum process is complete 6 Gently twist and remove Accessory Hose from accessory and appliance 7 To test vacuum simply tug on accessory lid It should not move Note For important tips on using accessories with different foods please refer to th
8. re vacuum packaging or place a folded prevent overheating If it does wait 20 minutes to paper towel between food and end of bag to absorb allow appliance to cool off excess liquids Just be sure to leave at least 3 inches Removing Air from a Bag Make sure you ve placed the bag in the proper If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without place VWWhen vacuuming and sealing a bag make stopping you may need to adjust bag and try again sure open end of bag is inside Vacuum Channel J If you are making the initial seal on a piece of bag material with two open ends make sure bag is placed Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing i l l on Sealing Strip not on black rubber gasket If you Strip Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow l are vacuum packaging with a bag make sure open air to come back into bag Check for wrinkles in bag o a end is placed down inside Vacuum Channel and make along Sealing Strip L before closing lid and vacuum sure Accessory Hose A is not attached If you are packaging If you find wrinkles after sealing bag i vacuum packaging with an accessory check Accessory simply cut bag open and vacuum package again l Hose in appliance lid and in accessory to ensure a tight fit Also make sure Seal Control Switch G is set to Vacuum and Seal or Vacuum and Extended Seal as SE 05 029 045 G55 v3 1 4 30 04 3247 PM Page 67 a
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