FoodSaver V2820 User Manual

Features of Your FoodSaver®Appliance

QuickStart

V2830 / V2830

Accessory Hose

Storage Flip-up Release

Button Touchpad Control

Panel Easy-lock Latch

Foam Gasket

Extra-wide Sealing Strip

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

Roll Storage

Compartment Bag Cutter and

Cutter Bar Easy-clean Drip Tray

Vacuum Channel

Features

Advanced Design™Features

The user-friendly control panel makes it easy for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver®Advanced

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Design

Vacuum Packaging System,and the touchpad design allows you to easily wipe it clean.

Vacuum & Seal Button

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

Select food type to optimize the seal – Dry (normal seal time) for foods without liquid; Moist (longer seal time) for juicy foods.

Accessory Port

Attach Accessory Hose (A) here to vacuum package with FoodSaver and Accessories.

Two Speed Settings

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

Press to achieve best vacuum for canisters and accessories.

Seal Indicator Light

Constant light indicates sealing process is engaged.

indicates error.)

Progress Lights

Show progress of vacuum and seal process. All three lights shut off when the full process is finished.

CrushFree™Instant Seal Button

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

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sealed air

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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,

High f

or larger

Close and Latch Lid

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.

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7. When Pr

lift lid and remove bag.Refrigerate or freeze if needed.(See saf

Note: Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds after

each use. Always store the appliance with the Latch halfwa

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ety tips.)

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(S) turn off,

FoodSaver®Reference Guide for food

or storage.

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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.

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)

If vacuum packaging

Tips

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