FoodSaver V2830 User Manual
Features
Getting Started
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FoodSaver®Accessories
Accessories include FoodSaver®Vacuum Packaging Canisters, Universal Lids, Jar Sealers and Bottle Stoppers.
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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Vacuum Packaging System, and the touchpad design allows you to easily wipe it clean.
Design
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
vacuum package with FoodSaver
and Accessories.
Two Speed Settings
P
Select speed to optimize vacuum —
Normal for average-sized bags,
canisters and all accessories; High
for larger-sized bags and canisters.
(A) here to
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Canisters
Flip-up Storage
The V2830 model flips upright for convenient,
space-saving storage. See Tips section for detailed
flip-up directions.
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Canister Vacuum Button
Q
Press to achieve best vacuum for
canisters and accessories.
Seal Indicator Light
R
Constant light indicates sealing
process is engaged. (Flashing light
indicates error.)
Progress Lights
Show progress of vacuum and seal process.
All three lights shut off when the full process
is finished.
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CrushFree
This button has three uses:
1. Press to immediately stop the vacuum
2. Press to create a seal when making bags
3. Press to create a seal on Mylar bags
Instant Seal Button
process and begin sealing the bag.This
prevents crushing delicate items such as
bread, cookies and pastries.
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from a FoodSaver
(such as a potato chip bag) to keep food
sealed airtight.
Roll.
How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver®Roll
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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
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Place Bag in Vacuum Channel Close and Latch Lid Press Vacuum & 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
into Vacuum Channel
3. Close lid and use Latch (E) to lock.
4. Press appropriate Food Setting Button (N) —
Choose Moist for juicy foods or Dry for foods
without liquid. Appliance will default to Dry
setting after each use.
5. Press appropriate Speed Setting Button (P) —
Choose Normal for average-sized bags, canisters
and all accessories; or High for larger-sized bags
(J).
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).
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Bags
and canisters. Appliance will default to Normal
speed after each use.
6. Press Vacuum & Seal Button (M) to begin
automatic vacuum and sealing process.
7. When Progress Lights (S) turn off, unlock Latch,
lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if
needed. (See FoodSaver
safety tips.)
Note: Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds after
each use. Always store the appliance with the Latch
halfway to secure for storage.
Features
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Reference Guide for food
How to Prepare FoodSaver®Accessories for Vacuum Packaging
1. Always leave at least one inch of space between
contents and rim.
2. Wipe rim of canister, 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 to 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.
(A).
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver®Accessories
1. Prepare container according to FoodSaver
Accessory Guidelines above.
2. With lid closed, insert one end of Accessory
(A) into Port (O) on appliance. Insert
Hose
other end into port on accessory.Twist black
tab while inserting to ensure a tight fit.
Insert Accessory Hose into Port
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3. Lock the Latch (E) on side of appliance
before vacuuming.
4. If vacuum packaging in a large canister, push
High Speed Setting
5. Push the Canister Vacuum Button (Q). Motor will
run until vacuum process is complete.
6. When motor turns off, gently twist and remove
Accessory Hose from accessory and appliance.
Unlock Latch.
7. 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.
(P) Button.
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.
Quick Marinators (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.
To release vacuum and open, wedge spoon between
Mason jar lid and highest part of threaded rim.Twist
spoon gently to release vacuum.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT use screw bands when
vacuum packaging jars.
FoodSaver®Bottle Stoppers
To release vacuum and open, simply pull up on
Bottle Stopper.
Bags & Rolls
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Accessories
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