FoodSaver V1085 User's Manual
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1. 5 26 04 11 32 AM Page 1 A QS 1085_v2 1 FoodSaver QuickStart V1085 Features of Your FoodSaver Appliance 96 AD O Indicator Light Seal Control Switch D Open Cancel Button O 2 Position Instant Seal Button Q Accessory Hose w V1085 D Accessory Port a Antibacterial Drip Tray QO Vacuum Channel a Rubber Gasket Sealing Strip 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 Get tips on vacuum packaging and order FoodSaver accessories _ 4s v7 QS 1085_v2 1 5 26 04 11 32 AM Page 2 P Getting Started Registering your appliance is quick and easy at www foodsaver com How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll Place Bag on Sealing Strip Set Seal Control Switch I Cut enough bag material from roll to hold item 5 to be vacuum packaged plus 3 inches Be sure to cut straight 2 Open appliance lid and place one end of bag 6 material across Sealing Strip H not over rubber gasket J 3 Close lid 4 Turn Seal Control Switch E to I How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver Bags Place Bag in Vacuum Channel Set Seal Control Switch I Place item s in bag allowing at least 3 inches of 5 space between bag conten2. 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 F into Accessory Port D on appliance Insert other end into port on accessory Twist gray tab while inserting to ensure a tight fit 3 Turn Seal Control Switch E to I 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 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 the 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 re
3. 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 items 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 b
4. ag 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 1 3 15 746 and their equivalent international patents First Printing 5 2004 Item T18 0100 05 04 as SE
5. lease 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 simply twist and pull up on Bottle Stopper QOS 1085 v2 1 5 26 04 11 32 AM Page 4 d aE Additional Features Instant Seal Button The Instant Seal Button C stops the vacuum process 2 To stop process before all air is removed press and early and seals the bag preventing fragile foods such release Instant Seal Button Vacuum process will as cookies from being crushed stop within a few seconds and bag will be sealed 3 When light and motor turn off open lid and I Vacuum package as described in previous sections remove bag Open Cancel Button If fragile foods start to crush you can also stop Open Cancel Button B and motor will stop the vacuum process without sealing the bag Press Antibacterial Drip Tray The Antibacterial Drip Tray I 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 The Drip Tray fits Bags when vacuum packaging Slip open end of bag inside the Vacuum Channel G and is removable i
6. nto 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 ar QOS 1085_v2 1 5 26 04 11 32 AM Page 5 d 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 Make sure the Seal Control Switch E is set to the place When making a bag from a roll make sure proper setting end of cut piece is on Sealing Strip H not over bb ket g orinY Ch I G Make sure you give appliance time to cool down rubber gaske or in Vacuum Channe Wait at least 20 seconds between seals Under very Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into heavy usage appliance will shut off automatically to the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal Either prevent overheating If it does wait 20 minutes to pre freeze moist foods such as raw meat for 2 hours allow appliance to cool off before vacuum packaging or place a folded paper towel between food and end of bag to absorb excess liquids Just be sure to leave at least 3 inches between paper
7. towel and end of bag so that bag seals proper ly with paper towel inside 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 When 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 G 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 on Sealing Strip not on rubber gasket J If you are Strip VVrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow vacuum packaging with a bag make sure open end air to come back into bag Check for wrinkles in bag ase ae is placed down inside Vacuum Channel and make along Sealing Strip H before closing lid and vacu sure Accessory Hose F is not attached If you are um packaging If you find wrinkles after sealing bag 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 as SE QOS 1085 v2 1 5 26 04 11 32 AM Page 6 d 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
8. ts and top of bag 2 Open appliance lid and place open end of bag down into Vacuum Channel G 6 3 Close lid 4 Turn Seal Control Switch E to D for vacuum and seal EJ to vacuum and extended seal for moist or juicy foods such as raw meat Now you are ready to vacuum package with your new bag see below Press and Release Lid Press down firmly on lid with both hands until motor starts wait 3 5 seconds then release Motor will continue to run When motor and Indicator Light A turn off press Open Cancel Button B to open lid and remove bag Press and Release Lid 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 When motor and Indicator Light A turn off press Open Cancel Button B to 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 OS 1085_v2 1 5 26 04 11 32 AM Page 3 p FoodSaver Accessories Accessories include FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging Canisters Universal 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
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