FoodSaver FM2000 Owner's Manual

VACUUM SEALING SYSTEM

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Owner’s Manual

FM2000 Models

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Contents

Important Safeguards & Tips

Welcome/Registration

Product Features

“How To” Section

How To Make A Bag From A FoodSaver® Roll

How To Vacuum Seal With Your FoodSaver® Appliance

How To Vacuum Seal With Accessories

How To Use Handheld Sealer with Zipper Bags

How To Open Vacuum-Sealed Accessories

Guidelines For Successful Sealing

Care & Cleaning

Warranty Information

Troubleshooting

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Storage Guide

Customer Service: 1 (877) 777-8042

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Important Safeguards & Tips

Important Safeguards

For your own safety, always follow these basic precautions when using a FoodSaver

1. Read the User Manual carefully for operating instructions. Read all instructions in this manual before use.

2. Do not use appliance on wet surfaces or outdoors.

3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse any part of appliance, power cord or plug in water or other liquid. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.

4. To disconnect, unplug power cord from electrical outlet. Do not disconnect by pulling on cord.

5. Do not operate appliance with a damaged power cord or plug. Do not operate appliance if it malfunctions or is in any way damaged. For details, contact Consumer Services at number listed below.

6. Use appliance only for its intended use.

7. Closely supervise children when using any electrical appliance. Do not allow appliance to be used as a toy.

8. Caution: A short power cord is provided to reduce risks from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord may be used when marked electrical rating is no less than electrical rating of this appliance. All cords should not drape over counter or tabletop where cords can be tripped over or pulled on unintentionally, especially by children.

9. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or heated oven. Extreme caution must be used when moving products containing hot liquids.

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this plug safety feature.

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Important Tips

1. Vacuum sealing is NOT a substitute for the heat process of canning. Perishables still need to be refrigerated or frozen.

2. For best results, use only with FoodSaver Rolls, Containers and Accessories.

3. During the vacuum sealing process, small amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can be inadvertently pulled into the Vacuum Channel. Empty the Drip Tray after each use.

4. Avoid overfilling, always leave at least 3 inches of bag material between bag contents and top of bag. This allows room for the bag material to cinch tightly against the food and prevents the bag from pulling out of the Vacuum Channel during the sealing process. 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 with a special side seam, which is sealed all the way to the outer edge.

6. To prevent wrinkles in the seal when vacuum sealing bulky items, gently stretch bag flat while inserting bag into Vacuum Channel and continue to hold bag until vacuum pump starts.

When you are vacuum sealing 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.

8. When using accessories, remember to leave one inch of space at top of canister or container.

9. Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum sealing for best results. See Guidelines

for Vacuum Sealing, pages 10-13.

10. Wait 20 seconds between seals to allow appliance

to cool.

11. Never store lid in OPERATE position as gaskets

may become compressed.

Bag. These bags are manufactured

Bags,

For Household Use Only

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Welcome to FoodSaver® Vacuum Sealing System

Congratulations…

You are about to enjoy the freshness

benefits of FoodSaver Brand of Vacuum Sealing Systems. For years, the FoodSaver System has helped millions of households keep food fresh longer in the refrigerator, freezer and pantry. The FoodSaver is designed to remove air and extend freshness up to five times longer than conventional storage methods. Keep your

FoodSaver and you’ll soon discover its convenience and versatility all through the year.

appliance on your counter top,

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Vacuum Sealing

system

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WELCOME

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FoodSaver

FM2000 Models

FEATURES

F. Handheld

Storage Clip Port

E. Accessory Port†

G. Upper Foam Gasket

B. Vac/Seal ButtonA. Seal Button

H. Vacuum Channel

I. Easy-clean Dr ip Tray

C. Power On/Off

D. Easy Lock Latch:

Operate

Adjust Back to Operate

Store

Adjust Center to Store

Open

Adjust Forward to Open

J. Lower Foam Gasket

K. Ex tra-wide Sealing Strip

Optional Accessories (sold separately)

1. Handheld Sealer with Clip

Use with zipper bags and canisters, ideal for fresh foods and snacks. Conveniently store Handheld Sealer with appliance using companion clip.

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Companion Clip

†Accessories sold separately.

Seal Indicator

Light

Seal

Button

Vacuum

Indicator Light

Vacuum & Seal

Button

Power

Light

The user-friendly, intuitive control panel makes it easy

for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver

Seal Indicator Light

This light has two uses:

1. Constant light indicates Sealing process is engaged.

2. Flashes to indicate error.

Vacuum Indicator Light

Shows Vacuum and Seal process is engaged. Shuts off when the full process is finished.

Power Light

Illuminates when the unit is in the OPERATE position. Shuts off automatically when latch is not in

OPERATE position.

Seal Button

This button has three uses:

1. Press to create a seal when making bags from a FoodSaver

2. Press to immediately stop the vacuum process and begin sealing the bag. This prevents crushing delicate items such as bread, cookies and pastries.

3. Press to create a seal on multilayer film bags (such as a potato chip bag) to keep food sealed airtight.

Vacuum & Seal Button

This button has two uses:

1. Press to vacuum seal and seal food airtight. Appliance shuts off automatically.

2. Press to pause vacuum process at any point.

Roll.

System:

FEATURES

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