FoodSaver V2860-IUK User's Manual
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1. Quick Start Guide V2860 IUK qxd 9 17 07 11 35 Page 5 LD LY Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging For more usage tips and safety information please refer to the FoodSaver Reference Guide Tips on Using the Pulse Vacuum Control Feature Use the Pulse Vacuum Control feature to manually con trol the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items I Place item s in bag allowing at least 7 5 cm of space between bag contents and top of bag 2 Open appliance lid and place open end of bag into Vacuum Channel J Close lid and use Latch E to lock 3 Press appropriate Food Setting Button N Moist or Dry 4 Press appropriate Speed Setting Button P Fast Normal or Gentle Tips on Sealing a Bag Make sure appliance lid is securely latched When making a bag from a roll place bag material on Sealing Strip L close lid and make sure to use the Latch E to lock lid Then press Seal Button U Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into the Vacuum Channel J or trapped in the seal Either pre freeze moist food such as raw meat for 2 hours before vacuum packaging or place a folded 5 Push and hold the Pulse Button R The vacuum pump will run when the Pulse Button is held down Release the Pulse Button to stop the vacuum process Repeat pushing the Pulse Button until desired amount of air has been removed NOTE If the vacuum pump stops engaging aft2. Vacuum amp Seal Button This button has two uses I Press to vacuum package and seal food airtight Appliance shuts off automatically 2 Press to cancel process at any point Pulse Vacuum Control Button Use to manually control the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items See Tips Adjustable Food Settings section for further information Select food type to optimize the seal Dry normal seal time for foods without liquid Moist longer seal time for juicy foods Accessory Port Attach Accessory Hose A here to vacuum package with FoodSaver Canisters and Accessories Seal Indicator Light Constant light indicates sealing process is engaged Flashing light indicates error V2860 Three Speed Settings Progress Lights Select speed to optimize vacuum Signal progression of vacuuming and sealing Gentle for delicate foods Normal for process All three lights shut off when the full average sized bags canisters and all process is finished accessories Fast for larger sized bags and canisters Crush Free Instant Seal Button This button has four uses I Press to immediately stop the vacuum process and begin sealing the bag This prevents crushing delicate items such as bread cookies and pastries 2 Press to create a seal when making bags from a FoodSaver Roll 3 Press to create a seal on Mylar bags such as a crisp packet to keep food sealed airtight 4 Press
3. during Pulse mode to seal bag Flip up Storage The V2860 model flips upright for convenient space saving storage See Tips section for detailed flip up directions LD LY Getting Started How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll Place Bag Material on Sealing Strip Close and Latch Lid Press Seal Button I Open appliance lid and place roll into Roll 7 You now have one sealed end and need to cut Storage Compartment G the bag to the length you need Pull out enough 2 Lift up Bag Cutter Bar H bag material to hold item to be vacuum packed 3 Pull bag material to the outer edge of the plus 7 5 cm Sealing Strip L and lower the Cutter Bar 8 Gently press and slide Bag Cutter across the 4 Close and lock the lid using the Latch E length of the roll 5 Press Seal Button U 6 When Progress Lights T turn off sealing is complete Unlock Latch and lift lid 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 Close and Latch Lid Press Vacuum amp Seal Button I Place item s in bag allowing at least 7 5 cm of Fast for larger sized bags and canisters Appliance space between bag contents and top of bag will default to Normal speed after each use 2 Open appliance lid and place open end of bag 6 Press Vacuum amp Seal Button M to begin into Vacuum Channel J automatic vacuum and sealin
4. the Latch E on side of appliance It should not move before vacuuming 8 Note For important tips on using accessories with 4 If vacuum packaging in a large canister push different foods please refer to the FoodSaver Fast Speed Setting P Button Reference Guide How to Open FoodSaver Accessories after Vacuum Packaging FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging Canisters To release vacuum and open push grey rubber button on lid
5. e Button C on the right side of appliance If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without stopping consider the following If vacuum packaging with a bag make sure open end is placed down inside Vacuum Channel J and make sure Accessory Hose A is not attached If vacuum packaging with a canister check Accessory Hose in appliance lid and canister to ensure a tight fit Rae ee 4 Raise the front of appliance until it s in the upright position and it clicks 5 Let go of the Release Button 6 When ready to use again press Release Button and lower front of appliance 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 and Canisters 3 During the vacuum packaging process small amounts of liquids crumbs or food particles can be inadvertently pulled into Vacuum Channel J 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 overfilling bags or use a canister You can also place a cof
6. er several pushes of the Pulse Button it means the maximum vacuum has been reached Do not continue to push the Pulse Button 6 Press Seal Button U to seal the bag and end the Pulse mode 7 When the Progress Lights T turn off unlock Latch lift lid and remove bag Refrigerate or freeze if needed paper towel between food and end of bag to absorb excess liquids Just be sure to leave at least 7 5 cm between paper towel and end of bag so that bag seals properly with paper towel inside Make sure appliance has time to cool down Wait at least 20 seconds between seals Under very heavy usage appliance will not operate to prevent overheating If it does wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off Tips on Removing Air from a Bag Make sure appliance lid is securely latched When vacuuming and sealing a bag make sure the Latch E is in the locked position Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing Strip L Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow air to come back into bag Check for wrinkles in bag along Sealing Strip before closing lid and vacuum packaging If you find wrinkles after sealing bag simply cut bag open and vacuum package again Tips on Storage To utilize flip up storage I Close the lid 2 Turn Latch E halfway to secure for storage the halfway position locks appliance lid for storage without compressing the foam gasket and creating unnecessary wear and tear 3 Push and hold Releas
7. fee filter or paper towel inside before vacuum packaging d If your appliance features a Drip Tray I empty after each use 4 To avoid overfilling always leave at least 7 5 cm of bag material between bag contents and top of bag Then leave at least one additional 2 5 cm of bag material for each time you plan to reuse bag 5 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 continued 6 To prevent wrinkles in a seal when vacuum packaging bulky items gently stretch bag flat along Sealing Strip L before you close lid 7 If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly simply reseal bag about 0 5 cm above first seal 8 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 9 When using accessories remember to leave 2 5 cm of space at top of canister or container and make sure to lock Latch E before vacuuming Unlock the Latch when finished 10 Pre freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum packaging for best results See pages 4 5 of FoodSaver Reference Guide for more information I1 If appliance does not function check to make sure the Latch E is in the locked position 12 If storing appliance horizontally make sure the Latch E is in the unlocked position If
8. g process 3 Close lid and use Latch E to lock 7 When Progress Lights T turn off unlock Latch 4 Press appropriate Food Setting Button N lift lid and remove bag Refrigerate or freeze if Choose Moist for juicy foods or Dry for foods needed See FoodSaver Reference Guide for food without liquid Appliance will default to Dry setting safety tips after each use 5 Press appropriate Speed Setting Button P Choose Gentle for delicate foods Normal for average sized bags canisters and all accessories or Note Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds after each use Always store the appliance with the Latch halfway to secure for storage a cae FoodSaver Accessories How to Prepare FoodSaver Accessories for Vacuum Packaging I Always leave at least 2 5 cm of space between contents and rim 2 Wipe rim of canister to ensure it is clean and dry 3 Place lid on canister How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver Canister I Prepare canister according to FoodSaver 5 Push the Canister Vacuum Button Q Motor will Accessory Guidelines above run until vacuum process is complete 2 With lid closed insert one end of Accessory 6 When motor turns off gently twist and remove Hose A into Port O on appliance Insert other Accessory Hose from canister and appliance end into canister port Twist grey tab while Unlock Latch inserting to ensure a tight fit 7 To test vacuum simply tug on lid 3 Lock
9. storing appliance vertically lock the Latch halfway to the store position Make sure Drip Tray I has been emptied before storing vertically 13 CAUTION THIS SEALER IS NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE IF SEALING MORE THAN 30 BAGS OR CANISTERS IN A ROW WAIT AT LEAST 25 MINUTES BEFORE CONTINUING TO USE YOUR VACUUM FOOD SEALER 2007 Sunbeam Products Inc doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions All rights reserved Distributed by Holmes Products Europe Limited Francis Grove London SW19 4DT England Printed in China Quick Start Guide V2860IUKO7EM 124179 a cae e FoodSaver QuickStart V2860 IUK Features of Your FoodSaver Appliance O Accessory Hose Accessory Hose Storage Flip up Release Button O Touchpad Control Panel E Easy lock Latch FoodSaver Q Pen Storage Roll Storage Compartment Bag Cutter and Cutter Bar a Easy clean Drip Tray Vacuum Channel Q Foam Gasket Extra wide Sealing Strip For important safety information and helpful tips please refer to the FoodSaver Reference Guide included in your kit Quick Start Guide V2860 IUK qxd 9 17 07 11 35 Page 2 Features The user friendly control panel makes it easy for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging System and the touchpad design allows you to easily wipe it clean Canister Vacuum Button Press to achieve best vacuum for canisters and accessories
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