FoodSaver GameSaver Turbo Plus User Manual

Features

For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the FoodSaver®Reference Guide included with your appliance. Questions? Visit us at www.foodsaver.com or call 1-800-777-5452 (U.S.) or 1-877-804-5383 (Canada). Get tips on vacuum packaging and order FoodSaver®accessories.

Vacuum Channel

Easy-clean Drip Tray

Rubber Gasket

Built-in Roll Storage Compartment

Extra-wide Sealing Strip

Accessory Port

Bag Cutter

Vacuum/Cancel Button

Pulse Button

Canister Button

Features of Your Appliance

Tips

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 Sealing a Bag

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. Be sure to leave at least

3 inches between paper towel and end of the bag so that bag seals properly with paper towel inside.

Make sure the Seal Level (D) is set to the

appropriate setting.

Tips on Removing Air from a Bag

Make sure you’ve placed the bag in the proper place. When vacuum packaging, make sure open end

of the bag is inside Vacuum Channel

(L). Also make

sure the roll itself is tucked back into Roll Storage Compartment

(O) or it could prevent appliance

from operating properly.

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

(P) before closing lid and vacuum

packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply cut bag open and vacuum package again.

If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without stopping, you may need to adjust bag and try

again. If you are making initial seal on a piece of bag material with two open ends, make sure end of bag is placed on Sealing Strip, not in the Vacuum Channel

(L). If you are vacuum packaging with a bag,

make sure open end is placed down inside Vacuum Channel and make sure Accessory Hose

(F) is not

attached. If you are vacuum packaging with an accessory, check Accessory Hose in appliance lid and in accessory to ensure a tight fit. Make sure Seal Level

(E) is set to appropriate position.

General Tips

Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging

(continued)

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, Canisters

and Accessories.

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. 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 coffee filter or paper towel inside before vacuum packaging.

d. If your appliance features a Drip Tray (M),

empty and clean 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.

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 wrinkles in seal when vacuum

packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat along Sealing Strip before you close lid.

7. If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,

simply reseal bag about

⁄

4 inch 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. You may want to use a canister or Mason jar instead of a bag.

9. 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.

11. 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.

Item # 9100060001042 (03/07)

QuickStart

GameSaver®Turbo Plus and

FoodSaver®Professional III Plus

Accessory Hose Storage (under lid)

Seal Button

Progress Indicator Lights

Digital Display

Seal Level Button(s) (5-Level)

Accessory Hose

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Bags & Rolls

To keep your Accessory Hose (F) handy, just loop the hose into place in the hose storage rack under the appliance lid.

The Seal Button

(B) stops the vacuum process early

and seals the bag, preventing delicate foods such as cookies from being crushed.

1. Vacuum package as described in previous sections.

2. To stop process before all air is removed,

press and release Seal Button. Vacuum process will stop within a few seconds and bag will be sealed.

3. When motor and Progress Indicator Lights (C)

turn off, open lid and remove bag.

Additional Features

Accessory Hose Storage (under lid)

Seal Button

1. Open appliance lid and place roll into Roll

Storage Compartment

(O).

2. Pull out enough bag material to hold item to be

vacuum packaged, plus at least 3 inches. Close lid.

3. Set Seal Level (E).

4. Press and release Seal Button (B). Lid will be

pulled down automatically and Progress Indicator Lights

being sealed.

5. When Progress Indicator Lights stop blinking, bag

material is sealed. Lid will open slightly.

6. To cut bag, slide Bag Cutter (K) from one end of

sliding channel to other end.

7. Open lid, remove bag, and tuck roll back

into Roll Storage Compartment before vacuum

packaging. Now you are ready to vacuum package with your new bag (see below).

Getting Started

Registering your appliance is quick and easy at www.foodsaver.com.

Accessories

FoodSaver®Accessory Guidelines

FoodSaver

Accessories

1. Always leave at least one inch of space between

contents and rim.

2. Wipe rim of 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

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 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®Quick Marinator

(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.

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.

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver®Accessories

1. Prepare container according to FoodSaver

Accessory Guidelines above.

2. Insert one end of Accessory Hose (F) into

Accessory Port

(J) on appliance. Insert other

end into port on accessory. Twist tab on Accessory Hose to ensure a tight fit.

3. To begin vacuum process, press and release

Canister Button

(I). Motor will start and Progress

Indicator Lights

4. When motor and Progress Indicator Lights turn

off, vacuum process is complete.

5. Gently twist and remove Accessory Hose from

accessory and appliance.

6. 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 Make a Bag from a FoodSaver®Roll

Pull Out Bag Material Set Seal Level Press and Release Seal Button

1. 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

down into Vacuum Channel

(L). Make sure roll

material is tucked back into Roll Storage Compartment

(O) or it could prevent the appli-

ance from operating properly.

3. Close lid.

4. Set Seal Level (E) to:

or to re-seal bags, such as foil-type potato

chip bags (shorter seal time).

to vacuum package using FoodSaver

bags

(medium seal time).

or to vacuum package moist or juicy foods

such as raw meat (longer seal time).

5. To begin vacuum process, press and release

Vacuum Button

(G). Motor will start and Progress

Indicator Lights

6. When motor and Progress Indicator Lights turn off,

vacuum and seal process is complete. Open lid and

remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze as needed. (See

FoodSaver

Reference Guide for food safety tips.)

Tip: The Vacuum/Cancel Button (G) can also be

used to cancel vacuum process mid-way and open lid.

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver®Bags

Place Bag in Vacuum Channel Set Seal Level Press and Release Vacuum Button

Insert Accessory Hose Set Seal Level

Press and Release Vacuum Button

Pulse Mode allows you maximum control over the vacuum process for crushable items in bags. After placing bag in Vacuum Channel

(L) and closing lid, fol-

low these instructions:

1. Set Seal Level (E) to:

or to re-seal bags, such as foil-type potato

chip bags (shorter seal time).

to vacuum package using FoodSaver

bags

(medium seal time).

or to vacuum package moist or juicy food

such as raw meat (longer seal time).

2. Press Pulse Button (H) and hold for as long as

desired, then release. Progress Indicator Lights

remove more air, simply repeat Steps above.

3. After removing desired amount of air, press Seal

Button

(B) to seal bag. Progress Indicator Lights

will flash slowly when bag is sealing.

5. When motor and light turn off, vacuum and seal

process is complete.

Tip: When using Pulse Mode, you must press Instant

Seal Button to seal bag. If there is no activity for 30 seconds appliance will shut off automatically and bag will not be sealed.

Pulse Mode

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