Foodsaver GM700 User Manual

Owner’s
Manual

GameSaver® Big Game

GM700 Series

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Contents

Important Safeguards & Tips

Welcome

Product Features

“How To” Section

Make a Bag with FoodSaver® GameSaver® Rolls

Vacuum Seal with FoodSaver® GameSaver® Bags

Remove Air from a FoodSaver® GameSaver® Bag

Vacuum Seal with FoodSaver® Accessories

Open FoodSaver® Accessories after Vacuum Sealing

Seal Only

Care and Cleaning

Guidelines for Vacuum Sealing

Storage Guide

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Troubleshooting

Recipes

Warranty

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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 or hot surfaces,
or near a heat source.

Caution: To protect against electric shock, do not

3.
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 1-877-777-8042.

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: Do not use extension cord. Appliance power

cord should not drape over counter or tabletop where
cord can be tripped over or pulled on unintentionally ,
especially by children.

9. Extreme caution must be used when sealing bags with
hot liquids.

10. 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.

11. Wait 20 seconds between seals to allow appliance
to cool.

Caution: Place cord where the cord cannot be pulled,

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cause user to be entangled with the cord, or cause the
product to be overturned.

13.

Caution: Do not use outdoors.

For Household Use Only

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appliance:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Important 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 only with FoodSaver
GameSaver
Accessories.

3. During the vacuum packaging 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
manufactured with a special side seam, which is
sealed all the way to the outer edge.

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

7. 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.

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 packaging for best results. See
“Guidelines for Vacuum Sealing” section.

10. 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 bag so that bag
seals properly with paper towel inside. (For best
results use our GameSaver

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Bags, Rolls, Containers and

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GameSaver® Bag. These bags are

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Dam Bags).

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Welcome to FoodSaver® Vacuum Sealing System

Congratulations…

You are about to enjoy the freshness

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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

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

appliance on your counter top,

, The #1 Selling

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Vacuum Sealing

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system

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products.

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WELCOME

Contact customer service at

1-877-777-8042

or visit us online at

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Please do not return this product

to place of purchase.

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FEATURES

Product Features

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A. Accessory Storage Compartment – Stores

Accessory Hose.

B. Bag Cutter on Lid – Simplifies making

custom-sized bags.

C. Built-in Roll Storage – For storage of

FoodSaver® GameSaver® Vacuum
Sealing Rolls and Bags.

D. Front Lid Latch – Easily Open and Close

unit; also has Store Position.

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E. Sealing Strip – Provides extra secure,

airtight seal that’s two times wider.

F. Foam Gasket – Make sure this is correctly

positioned to ensure proper vacuum
sealing.

G. Removable Drip Tray – Large size helps to

catch overflow liquids.

H. Accessory Hose Port – Accessory hose

can be used with all FoodSaver
Accessories.

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I. Carry Handle – Allows

easy transportation
of the appliance.

J. Power Cord Storage –

On back side of appliance.

K. 12V DC Adaptor Port –

Allows appliance to
run off 12 Volt DC power.

L. Rubber Feet for Vertical

Storage – Space-saving feature

allows appliance to be stored
vertically.

M. Seal Button – The Seal button

has three uses:

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

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GameSaver® Roll.

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 bags (such as a
potato chip bag) to keep food
sealed airtight.

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N. Vac/Seal Button – Press to

vacuum package and seal your
food air-tight with a single
touch. Shuts off automatically,
Also can be used to pause the
vacuuming cycle.

O. Vacuum Progress Display –

Displays vacuum levels as
the bag/canister/container
is evacuated.

P. Closed Light – Comes on when

latch is pushed down to Close
position, which locks down
the lid.

FEATURES

12 Volt Important Instructions

1. Make sure vehicle has a 12V receptacle circuit and
fuse has a rating of 10 amps or higher. Refer to
your vehicle’s owners manual.

2. Plug 12 Volt DC adaptor into the appliance first.

3. Plug 12 Volt DC adaptor into the 12V power outlet.

4. When appliance is powered by 12 Volt DC, unit will
take slightly longer to vacuum and seal than using
standard 120 volt AC power.

5. Appliance should be placed on flat surface and
have enough room that the bag and its contents
have surface support.

6. When appliance is powered by 12 Volt DC, make

Note: Do not plug unit into 12 Volt DC and 120 Volt
wall outlet at the same time. Do not use any external
supply not supplied with this appliance.

If green light on 12 Volt DC Adapter is not on, check
the fuse on the Appliance Adapter and in Vehicle

Warning: Do not use the 12 Volt DC Adapter with the
vehicle running in an enclosed space.

Warning: Use only Vehicle Adapter provided with the
appliance.

sure vehicle is running and all electrical items in
vehicle are off (air conditioning, lights, radio, etc.).

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HOW TO

How to...

1. Make a Bag from a FoodSaver® GameSaver® Rolls

1. Open Lid and pull bag material over the Sealing Strip. (Fig. 1)

2. Close and Latch Lid. (Fig.2)

3. Press Seal Button. (Fig.3)

4. When Red Progress Light turns off, sealing is
complete. Unlock latch and lift lid. (Fig.4)

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

5. Pull out desired bag length, Close Appliance Lid, and
slide Bag Cutter across the roll. Make sure you leave
3” of space at top for room to vacuum seal. (Fig.5)

IMPORTANT TIP:
When making a bag from a roll, make sure end of cut
piece is on Sealing Strip, not over rubber gasket or in
Vacuum Channel.

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Fig. 5

3in (7.6cm)