FoodSaver Professional II, Professional II Turbo User Manual

The Original Home Vacuum Packaging System

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This product is protected by one or more of the following Patents: U.S.RE 34,929; 4,660,355; 4,941,310; 5,655,357; 6,058,998; 6,256,968; Canada 1,315,746; and their equivalent international patents.

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User Manual

THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL

Welcome

You have just purchased an appliance that will soon have you wondering how you ever got by without it. The FoodSaver vacuum packaging system is so convenient and versatile, you’ll find yourself using it every day. We guarantee that if you make room for it on your countertop, you will quickly see how indispensable it becomes in your kitchen.

Foods Will Keep Their “Just Bought” Freshness, Flavor and Nutritional Value 3 to 5 Times Longer.

◗ Meats, poultry, fish and produce stay fresh and

flavorful in your freezer.

◗ No more freezer burn. ◗ Foods stay fresh longer in your refrigerator. ◗ Dry ingredients stay fresh and insect free in

the pantry.

...to the world of FoodSaver.

Table of Contents

Welcome

2 The FoodSaver Professional II/Professional II Turbo

4 FoodSaver Accessories

6 Important Safeguards

7 Important Tips

Operating Instructions:

8 Make a Custom-Made Bag with FoodSaver Rolls

10 Vacuum Package Using Ready-Made and

How to...

Custom-Made FoodSaver Bags

12 Use the Sealing Adjustment Switch

13 Use the Vacuum Override Button

14 Use the Manual Seal Button

You’ll Save Money, Time and Effort.

◗ Buy in bulk to reduce your grocery bills. ◗ Repackage your purchases in portions sized for

your family’s needs.

◗ Prepare meals in advance so when you don’t have

time to cook, you and your family will still have great-tasting homemade meals.

◗ Take bags right from the freezer or refrigerator

and boil or microwave.

◗ Reduce waste and spoilage. ◗ Prepare your own healthy frozen dinners. You

control serving portions, calories and nutritional content.

◗ Make and deliver home-cooked meals to those

who can’t get out.

◗ Keep non-food items dry and free of dust and mold. ◗ Stop silver from tarnishing because the metal is

not exposed to air.

15 Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Designer Canisters

16 Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Bulk Storage and

Square Canisters

18 Vacuum Package Using the FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars

20 Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Universal Lids

22 Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers

24 Care and Cleaning Instructions

25 Food Preparation and Storage Guide

33 Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items

34 Troubleshooting

40 Warranty and Service Information

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The FoodSaver Professional II/Professional II Turbo

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Indicator Lights

Sealing Adjustment Switch

Bag Sensor Switch

Manual Seal Button

Safety Knife Blade

Vacuum Override Button

Automatic On/Off Button

Accessory Port

Safety Precision Bag Cutter

Sealer Pressure Bar

About Vacuum Packaging

Air is left in most food storage containers and plastic bags even when they are sealed tightly. Oxygen is one of the main reasons that food goes bad. It starts a chemical change – robbing food of its nutritional value, texture, color, flavor and overall quality. The FoodSaver vacuum packaging system removes the air from our FoodSaver Bags and then seals the bags so that air cannot reenter. It is also designed to be used with a wide range of FoodSaver accessories that will keep a variety of foods fresh longer. Finally, you can maintain the same freshness at home that you get with professionally vacuum-packaged items you purchase at the grocery store.

FoodSaver Bags and Rolls

◗ FoodSaver Bags and Rolls are made

from a patented, 5-ply plastic material with special channels that remove the air. The outer layer of nylon seals freshness in, while locking air and moisture out.

Patented 3-Layer Design

Patented FoodSaver Bags are designed to

remove air and seal in freshness.

◗ FoodSaver Bags and Rolls can go

straight from the freezer and refrigerator to the microwave or boiling water.

◗ FoodSaver Bags and Rolls are

reusable* and washable (including in the dishwasher).

◗ FoodSaver Bags come in ready-

made pint, quart and gallon sizes to offer convenient, one-step storage.

◗ Your Professional II/Turbo also

works with 8-inch and 11-inch wide FoodSaver Rolls, which allows you to make custom-sized bags for the items that you are vacuum packaging.

◗ Most FoodSaver users like to keep

both bags and rolls handy for the greatest packaging convenience.

*IMPORTANT: To avoid possible illness,

Sealing Strip

Vacuum Channel

Bag Storage Compartment

do not reuse bags after storing raw meats, fish or greasy foods.

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FoodSaver Accessories

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FoodSaver Canisters

◗ There are three styles of FoodSaver

Canisters – Designer, Square and Bulk Storage. They are ideal for storing delicate items and liquids, as well as dry goods and cooking staples. The canisters come in a variety of sizes and all can be used in the refrigerator and pantry. Canisters are not to be used in the freezer.

◗ FoodSaver Designer Canisters are

especially attractive for use on your countertop.

◗ Vacuum packaging in the

FoodSaver Square Canister is an excellent way to marinate foods because the process opens the pores of the food and seals in the flavor. With the FoodSaver vacuum packaging system you can marinate food in 20 minutes so you don’t have to wait all day or overnight for that special taste. All FoodSaver Canisters work for marinating, but we recommend the Square Canister because less marinade will be needed.

◗ The Bulk Storage Canisters are

designed to store pantry items such as cereal, chips, rice and baking goods.

FoodSaver Regular Jar Sealer

◗ The FoodSaver Regular Jar Sealer

allows you to vacuum package in regular or standard-mouth Mason jars.

Note:

FoodSaver Jar Sealers are designed to fit Mason jars, such as

Ball,

Kerr®and

Bernardin

FoodSaver Wide-Mouth Jar Sealer

◗ The FoodSaver Wide-Mouth

brands.

Jar Sealer allows you to vacuum package in wide-mouth Mason jars.

FoodSaver Universal Lids

◗ With this great kitchen accessory,

you don’t have to transfer many foods out of their original containers. Vacuum package and extend the life of foods in their original glass jars and metal cans.

◗ Available in two sizes – 4 inches

and 5

⁄2 inches in diameter.

FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers

◗ FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers allow

you to vacuum package in bottles to protect the taste and extend the life of liquids such as wine, liquor and cooking oils.

Purchasing FoodSaver Bags, Rolls and Accessories

◗ To find the nearest retailer,

visit our website at

www.foodsaver.com or call

our Consumer Services Department at the number listed at the back of this manual.

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Important Safeguards

For Your Own Safety, Always Follow These Basic Safety Precautions When Using the FoodSaver Professional II

Read the instructions carefully.

2 Do not use the appliance on wet or hot surfaces, or near a

heat source.

3 Do not immerse any part of the appliance, power cord, or plug

into water or other liquid.

4 To disconnect, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Do not disconnect by pulling on the cord.

5 Do not operate the appliance with a damaged power cord or

plug. Do not operate the appliance if it malfunctions or is in any way damaged. If the cord or the appliance is damaged, it must be returned to an authorized service center.

6 Do not use an extension cord with the appliance.

7 Use only accessories or attachments recommended by Tilia, Inc.

8 Use the appliance only for its intended use.

9 Closely supervise children when using any electrical appliance.

Do not allow the appliance to be used as a toy.

10 120v Machines Only: The appliance has a polarized plug (one

blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to 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 modify the plug in any way.

For Household Use Only • Please Save These Instructions

Turbo:

Important Tips

Important Tips When Vacuum Packaging:

Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for refrigeration.

2 Use ONLY bags and rolls manufactured by FoodSaver.

3 Do not allow the Vacuum Channel to fill up with liquids. This

will render the machine unusable.

the bags and freeze liquids first

4 You can prevent liquids from being drawn into the appliance by

To prevent it, avoid overfilling

placing a folded paper towel at the top of the bag, but below the seal area, before vacuum packaging.

5 Do not attempt to create your own side seams for a FoodSaver

Bag. These bags are manufactured with special side seams which are sealed all the way to the outer edge. Creating your own side seams can actually leave air channels exposed which will cause leakage and prevent a vacuum from being formed.

6 Always make sure you leave at least one extra inch of bag

material for

7 If you are not sure whether you have achieved a complete seal,

simply seal the bag again about

8 Bulky items sometimes make it difficult to achieve a smooth

each time you plan to reuse the bag.

⁄4 inch above the first seal.

sealing surface. Gently stretch the bag flat along the Sealing Strip before closing the lid.

9 When packaging products with sharp edges (dry spaghetti,

silverware, etc.), protect the bag from punctures by wrapping the products in a cushioning material, such as paper towels, styrofoam, tissue, etc. Products can also be vacuum packaged in canisters or Mason jars to avoid any possibility of puncturing a bag.

10 Avoid drawing powdery or fine-grained products into the appliance.

This will inhibit the vacuuming and sealing process and may clog the unit, preventing it from drawing a good vacuum. To prevent this from occurring, avoid overfilling the bags.

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How to Make a Custom-Made Bag with FoodSaver Rolls

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When using FoodSaver Rolls you first need to make a bag. If you are using ready-made FoodSaver bags, go to page 10.

1 Place the appliance on a flat, dry surface and plug the power cord

into a standard electrical outlet.

2 Set the Sealing Adjustment Switch to “3.”

3 Open the lid and place the FoodSaver Roll into the roll storage

compartment. Make sure the roll is centered so that an even seal will be achieved.

6 Press and release the Manual Seal

Button. The lid will be automatically pulled down into the sealing position. The red sealing light will come on indicating the bag is being sealed.

7 While the bag is sealing, slide the

bag cutter completely across the sliding channel to cut the bag. Make sure you return the bag cutter to the extreme left or right side of the sliding channel. Note: You may have to push down and apply extra pressure to make sure the bag has been cut.

8 At the end of the sealing process, the red sealing light will blink,

indicating the machine is re-programming itself for the next function. The lid will open slightly returning to the ready position.

Do not lift the lid until the red sealing light stops blinking and the lid has reset to the ready position.

Lift up the lid and remove the bag.

10 Make sure the extra bag material is rolled back into the roll

storage compartment and is not down in the Vacuum Channel.

4 Lay the item(s) you want to vacuum package near the appliance so

you can see where to cut the bag material. Pull the end of the roll out to the desired length.

IMPORTANT: Leave at least 3 extra

NOTE: Let the appliance cool down for at least 20 seconds before using it again.

inches at one end of the bag and more if you want to reseal the bag (one inch per reseal).

5 Close the lid.

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How to Vacuum Package Using Ready-Made and Custom-Made FoodSaver Bags

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1 If you have not already done so, place the appliance on a flat, dry

surface and plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet.

2 Set the Sealing Adjustment Switch to “3, ” “4” or “5,” depending

on the contents of the bag..

3 Open the lid.

4 Place the items to be vacuum packaged into the bag.

5 Place the open end of the bag down into the Vacuum Channel.

7 Press and release the On button.

The appliance will automatically vacuum and seal, then turn itself off.

8 When the vacuum and sealing

process is complete, the red sealing light will blink indicating the machine is re-programming itself for the next function. The lid will open slightly returning to the ready position.

stops blinking and the lid has reset to the ready position.

Open the lid and remove the bag.

NOTE: Let the appliance cool down for at least 20 seconds before using it again.

IMPORTANT: You will need to pre-freeze foods that have excess liquid or moisture before vacuum packaging in FoodSaver Bags because the liquid can be drawn up into the Vacuum Pump.

Do not allow the Vacuum Channel to become filled with liquid. This may allow liquid to get sucked into the motor and permanently damage the appliance.

Wipe out any excess liquid from the Vacuum Channel after each time you vacuum package.

Make sure the roll is rewound completely into the roll storage compartment before vacuum packaging.

Do not lift the lid until the red sealing light

IMPORTANT: Make sure the open end of the bag is resting entirely inside the Vacuum Channel.

6 Close the lid.

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