FoodSaver GameSaverTurbo Plus and Professional III Plus User's Manual
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1. 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 3 inches of 6 Press Vacuum amp Seal Button M to begin automatic space between bag contents and top of bag vacuum and sealing process 2 Open appliance lid and place open end of bag 7 When Progress Lights T turn off unlock Latch into Vacuum Channel J lift lid and remove bag Refrigerate or freeze if 3 Close lid and use Latch E to lock needed See FoodSaver Reference Guide for food 4 Press appropriate Food Setting Button N safety tips Choose Moist for juicy foods or Dry for foods without liquid Appliance will default to Dry setting 5 Press appropriate Speed Setting Button P Choose Gentle for delicate foods Normal for average sized bags canisters and all accessories or Fast for larger sized bags and canisters Appliance will default to Normal speed Note Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds after each use If appliance is engaged prior to 20 seconds from last use the error light will flash FoodSaver Accessories Accessories include FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging Canister2. make sure the Latch is in the unlocked position If storing appliance vertically lock the Latch halfway Make sure Drip Tray has been emptied before storing vertically Copyright 2005 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 PulseVac CrushFree 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 4 660 355 4 941 310 5 655 357 6 058 998 6 256 968 Canada 315 746 and their equivalent international patents All other patents pending First Printing 8 2005 Item T180 00237 000 08 05 FoodSaver ADVANCED DESIGN QuickStart V2860 Features of Your FoodSaver Appliance O Accessory Hose Accessory Hose Storage Flip up Release Button O Touchpad Control Panel E Easy lock Latch PE gor i F Pen Storage Roll Storage Compartment Bag Cutter and Cutter Bar 7 a Easy clean Drip Tray dD 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 Questions Vis
3. 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 an accessory check Accessory Hose in appliance lid and in accessory to ensure a tight fit 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 Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging continued General Tips I Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the 6 To prevent wrinkles in a seal when vacuum heat process of canning Perishables still need to be refrigerated or frozen For best results use FoodSaver Bags Canisters and Accessories 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 us
4. 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 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 To release vacuum and open wedge spoon between Mason jar lid and highest part of threaded rim Twist spoon gently to release vacuum IMPORTANT Do NOT use screw bands when vacuum packaging jars FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers To release vacuum and open simply pull up on Bottle Stopper
5. sized bags canisters and all full process is finished accessories Fast for larger sized bags and canisters CrushFree 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 Flip up Storage such as a potato chip bag to keep food sealed airtight Press during Pulse mode to seal bag The V2860 model flips upright for convenient 4 space saving storage See Tips section for detailed flip up directions Getting Started Registering your appliance is quick and easy at www foodsaver com If you register on our website you will have the opportunity to receive special bag and accessory introductory offers Refer to the registration card in the box 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 3 inches Sealing Strip L and lower the Cutter Bar 8 Gently press and slide Bag Cutter across the
6. 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 Tips on Using PulseVac Control Feature Use the PulseVac Control feature to manually control the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items 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 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 For best results choose either Gentle or Normal Speed setting You can change speed settings between pushes of the Pulse Button if you wish 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 paper towel between food and end of bag to absorb 5 Push and hold the Pulse Button R The vacuum will run as long as the Pulse Button is held down Release the Pulse Button to stop the vacuum process Repeat pushing the Pulse Button until desired
7. amount of air has been removed 6 Press Seal Button U to seal the bag and end Pulse mode 7 When the Progress Lights T turn off unlock Latch lift lid and remove bag Refrigerate or freeze if needed excess liquids Just be sure to leave at least 3 inches 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 If appliance is engaged prior to 20 seconds from last use the error light will flash Under very heavy usage appliance will shut off automatically 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 Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow air to come back into bag Check for wrinkles in bag along Sealing Strip L 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 Release Button C on the right side of appliance
8. e a canister You can also place a coffee filter or paper towel inside before vacuum packaging d Empty Drip Tray I after each use 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 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 10 packaging bulky items gently stretch bag flat along Sealing Strip L 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 and make sure to lock Latch E before vacuuming Unlock the Latch when finished Pre freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum packaging for best results See pages 2 3 of FoodSaver Reference Guide for more information lf appliance does not function check to make sure the Latch is in the locked position Note Error light will flash if Latch is not engaged lf storing appliance horizontally
9. it us at www foodsaver com or call 800 777 5452 U S or 877 804 5383 Canada Get tips on vacuum packaging and order FoodSaver accessories Features Advanced Design Features The user friendly control panel makes it easy for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver Advanced Design Features and the touchpad design allows you to easily wipe it clean Canister Vacuum Button Press to achieve best vacuum for canisters and accessories 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 any process at any point Q PulseVac Control Button Use to manually control the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items See Tips Q 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 o Accessory Port Attach Accessory Hose A here to vacuum package with FoodSaver Canisters and Accessories Seal Reminder Light Flashes when using the PulseVac Control function to remind you to press the Seal Button ee Ie PE i l a ERN Taje Bile aa Q 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 extinguish when the average
10. s Universal Lids Jar Sealers and Bottle Stoppers How to Prepare FoodSaver Accessories for Vacuum Packaging 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 A 5 For accessories without a large knob on lid vacuum package using instructions below How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver Accessories I Prepare container according to FoodSaver Accessory Guidelines above 2 With lid closed insert one end of Accessory Hose A into Port O on appliance Insert other end into port on accessory Twist gray tab while inserting to ensure a tight fit 3 Lock the Latch E on side of appliance before vacuuming 4 If vacuum packaging in a large canister push Fast Speed Setting P button 5 Push the Canister Vacuum Button Q Motor will run until vacuum process is complete 6 When motor turns off gently twist and remove Accessory Hose from accessory and appliance Unlock Latch 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
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