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Other models feature an Accessory Port for use with FoodSaver Accessories. Features of Your FoodSaver Appliance For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the FoodSaver Reference Guide included in your kit. Questions? Visit us at or call 1-800-777-5452 (U.S.) or 1-877-804-5383 (Canada). Get tips on vacuum packaging and order FoodSaver accessories. Getting Started Registering your appliance is quick and easy at How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll Place Bag on Sealing Strip Press and Release Lid Press down firmly on lid and hold. The motor When motor turns off, release lid. The vacuum process is complete. Press Open/Cancel Button Bags & Rolls Open lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed. (See FoodSaver Reference Guide for food 1. Cut enough bag material from roll to hold item 4. to be vacuum packaged, plus 3 inches. Be sure will turn on as the bag is sealing. to cut straight. 5. When motor turns off, release lid. Press 2. Open appliance lid and place one open end Open/Cancel Button (A) to open lid. of cut piece on Sealing Strip (C), not over 6. Open lid and remove bag. rubber gasket (D). Now you are ready to vacuum package with your 3. Close lid. new bag (see below). How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver Bags Place Bag in Vacuum Channel Press and Release Lid 1. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches of 5. space between bag contents and top of bag. 2. Open appliance lid and place open end of bag (A) to open lid. down into Vacuum Channel (B). 6. 3. Close lid. 4. To begin vacuum process, press down firmly on safety tips.) lid and hold. The motor will turn on as vacuum Note: Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds process begins. each time. Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver Reference Guide or visit our website at General Tips If appliance lid is locked, press Open/Cancel Button Open/Cancel Button can also be used to cancel (A) to open lid. vacuum process mid-way and open lid. Tips on Sealing a Bag Make sure you’ve placed the bag in the proper place. When making a bag from a roll, make sure end of cut piece is on Sealing Strip (C), not over rubber gasket (D) or in Vacuum Channel (B). Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal. Either pre-freeze moist foods such as raw meat for 1-2 hours 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 towel and end of bag so that bag seals properly with paper towel inside. Make sure you give appliance time to cool down. Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. 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 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 sure stopping, you may need to adjust bag and try again. If open end of bag is inside Vacuum Channel (B). you are making the initial seal on a piece of bag material with two open ends, make sure bag is placed on Sealing Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing Strip, not on rubber gasket (D). If you are vacuum Strip. Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow packaging with a bag, make sure open end is placed air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag down inside Vacuum Channel. along Sealing Strip (C) before closing lid and vacuum packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply cut bag open and vacuum package again. Tips Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging (continued) General Tips 1. 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 Rolls. 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. c. For powdery or fine-grained foods: Avoid overfilling bags. You can also place a coffee filter or paper towel inside before vacuum packaging. 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. 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. 6. To prevent w...