FoodSaver V2820 User Manual
Features of Your FoodSaver®Appliance
QuickStart
V2830 / V2830
Accessory Hose
A
Accessory Hose
B
Storage
Flip-up Release
C
Button
Touchpad Control
D
Panel
Easy-lock Latch
E
Foam Gasket
K
Extra-wide Sealing Strip
L
For important safety information and helpful tips,please refer to the FoodSaver®Reference Guide
inclu de d i n you r ki t . Questions? Visit us at www .foodsaver.com or call 1-877-777-8042 (U.S.) or
1-877-804-5383 (Canada).Get tips on vacuum packaging and order FoodSaver®accessories.
Pen Storage
F
Roll Storage
G
Compartment
Bag Cutter and
H
Cutter Bar
Easy-clean Drip Tray
I
Vacuum Channel
J
Features
Features
Advanced Design™Features
The user-friendly control panel makes it easy for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver®Advanced
™
Design
Vacuum Packaging System,and the touchpad design allows you to easily wipe it clean.
Vacuum & Seal Button
M
This button has two uses:
1. Press to vacuum package and seal food
airtight. Appliance shuts off automatically.
2. Press to cancel process at any point.
Adjustable Food Settings
N
Select food type to optimize the seal – Dry
(normal seal time) for foods without liquid;
Moist (longer seal time) for juicy foods.
Accessory Port
O
Attach Accessory Hose (A) here to
vacuum package with FoodSaver
and Accessories.
Two Speed Settings
P
Select speed to optimize vacuum –
Normal for average-sized bags,
canisters and all accessories;
for larger-sized bags and canisters.
High
®
Canisters
Flip-up Storage
V2830 model flips upright f
The
space-saving storage.See Tips section for detailed
flip-up directions.
or convenient,
Canister Vacuum Button
Q
Press to achieve best vacuum for
canisters and accessories.
Seal Indicator Light
R
Constant light indicates sealing
process is engaged.
indicates error.)
Progress Lights
S
Show progress of vacuum and seal process.
All three lights shut off when the full process
is finished.
CrushFree™Instant Seal Button
T
This button has three uses:
1. Press to immediately stop the vacuum
process and begin sealing the bag.This
prevents crushing delicate items such as
bread,cookies and pastries.
2. Press to create a seal when making bags
3. Press to create a seal on Mylar bags
oodSaver
om a F
fr
(such as a potato chip bag) to keep food
sealed air
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tight.
(Flashing light
Roll.
Features
Getting Started
Registering your appliance is quick and easy at www.foodsaver.com. If you register on our website, you will have the
opportunity to receive special bag and accessory introductory of f ers. Refer to the registration card in the box.
How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver®Roll
3 4 5
Place Bag Material on Sealing Strip Close and Latch Lid Press Seal Button
1. Open appliance lid and place roll into Roll
Storage Compartment
2. Lift up Bag Cutter Bar (H).
3. Pull bag material to the outer edge of the
Sealing Strip
4. Close and lock the lid using the Latch (E).
5. Press Seal Button (T).
6. When Progress Lights (S) turn off,sealing is
complete. Unlock Latch and lift lid.
(L) and lower the Cutter Bar.
(G).
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver
7. You now have one sealed end and need to cut
the bag to the length you need.Pull out enough
bag material to hold item to be vacuum packed,
plus 3 inches.
8. Gently press and slide Bag Cutter across the
length of the roll.
Now you are ready to vacuum package with your
new bag (see below).
®
Bags
2 3 6
Place Bag in Vacuum Channel
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
into Vacuum Channel
3. Close lid and use Latch (E) to lock.
4. Press appropriate Food Setting Button (N) –
Choose
without liquid.
setting after each use
5. Press appropriate Speed Setting Button (P) –
Choose
and all accessories;
Moist for juicy foods or Dry for foods
Normal f
(J).
Appliance will default to
.
erage-sized bags,
v
a
or
or
High f
or larger
Close and Latch Lid
y
Dr
canisters
-sized bags
Press Vacuum & Seal Button
and canisters. Appliance will default to
speed after each use.
6. Press Vacuum & Seal Button (M) to begin
automatic vacuum and sealing process.
ess Lights
7. When Pr
lift lid and remove bag.Refrigerate or freeze if
needed.(See
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Note: Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds after
each use. Always store the appliance with the Latch
halfwa
ogr
ety tips.)
y to secur
(S) turn off,
FoodSaver®Reference Guide for food
or storage.
e f
Normal
unlock Latch,
Bags &Rolls
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.foodsav er.com.
Tips on Sealing a Bag
Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.
When making a bag from a roll,place bag material on
Sealing Strip
Latch
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into
the Vacuum Channel
Either pre-freeze moist food 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
(L),close lid and make sure to use the
(E) to lock lid.Then press Seal Button (T).
(J) or trapped in the seal.
Tips on Removing Air from a Bag
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 appliance has time to cool down.
Wait at least 20 seconds between seals.Under very
heavy usage,appliance will not operate to prevent
overheating.If it does, wait 20 minutes to allow
appliance to cool off.
Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.
When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make sure the
(E) is in the locked position.
Latch
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing
Strip
(L). Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow
air to come back into bag.Check for wrinkles in bag
along Sealing Strip before closing lid and vacuum
packaging.If you find wrinkles after sealing bag,simply
cut bag open and vacuum package again.
Tips on Storage
To utilize flip-up storage:
Close the lid.
1.
2. Turn Latch (E) halfway to secure for storage
(the halfway position locks appliance lid for storage
without compressing the foam gasket and creating
unnecessary wear and tear).
3. Push and hold Release Button (C) on the right side
of appliance.
4. Raise the front of appliance until it is in the upright
position and clicks.
5. Let go of the Release Button.
6. When ready to use again,press Release Button and
lower front of appliance.
If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without
stopping, consider the following:
with a bag,make sure open end is placed down inside
Vacuum Channel
is not attached.If vacuum packaging with an accessory,
check Accessor y Hose in appliance lid and in accessor y
to ensure a tight fit.
(J) and make sure Accessory Hose (A)
3
4
If vacuum packaging
Tips
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