FoodSaver V2830 User Manual

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 offers. Refer to the registration card in the box.

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

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 vacuum package with FoodSaver and Accessories.

Two Speed Settings

Select speed to optimize vacuum — Normal for average-sized bags, canisters and all accessories; High for larger-sized bags and canisters.

(A) here to

Canisters

Flip-up Storage

The V2830 model flips upright for convenient, space-saving storage. See Tips section for detailed flip-up directions.

Canister Vacuum Button

Press to achieve best vacuum for canisters and accessories.

Seal Indicator Light

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.

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).

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

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

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

Accessories