FoodSaver V2860-IUK User Manual

Accessory Hose

Accessory Hose Storage

Flip-up Release Button

To uchpad Control Panel

Easy-lock Latch

Features

For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the FoodSaver®Reference Guide included in your kit.

Pen Storage

Roll Storage Compartment

Bag Cutter and Cutter Bar

Easy-clean Drip Tray

Vacuum Channel

Foam Gasket

Extra-wide Sealing Strip

Features of Your FoodSaver®Appliance

General Tips

Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging

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1. Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the

heat process of canning. Perishables still need to be refrigerated or frozen.

2. For best results, use FoodSaver

Bags and

Canisters.

3. During the vacuum packaging process, small

amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can be inadvertently pulled into Vacuum Channel

(J),

clogging the pump and damaging your appliance. To prevent this, follow these tips:

a. For moist and juicy foods such as raw meats:

Freeze first and avoid overfilling bags. You can also place a folded paper towel inside top of bag, but below seal area, before vacuum packaging.

b. For soups, sauces and liquids: Freeze first and

avoid overfilling bags. Or, use a canister in refrigerator.

c. For powdery or fine-grained foods: Avoid

overfilling bags or use a canister. You can also place a coffee filter or paper towel inside before vacuum packaging.

d. If your appliance features a Drip Tray (I),

empty after each use.

4. To a void overfilling, always leave at least 7.5 cm

of bag material between bag contents and top of bag. Then leave at least one additional 2.5 cm of bag material for each time you plan to reuse bag.

5. Do not create your own side seams for a

FoodSaver

Bag. These bags are manufactured with a special side seam, which is sealed all the way to the outer edge.

6. To prevent wrinkles in a seal when vacuum

packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat along Sealing Strip

(L) before you close lid.

7. If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,

simply reseal bag about 0.5 cm above first seal.

8. When you are vacuum packaging items with sharp

edges (dry spaghetti, silverware, etc.), protect bag from punctures by wrapping item in soft cushioning material, such as a paper towel.

9. When using accessories, remember to leave 2.5

cm of space at top of canister or container, and make sure to lock Latch

(E) before vacuuming.

Unlock the Latch when finished.

10. Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before

vacuum packaging for best results. See pages 4-5 of FoodSaver

Reference Guide for more

information.

11. If appliance does not function, check to make sure

the Latch

(E) is in the locked position.

12. If storing appliance horizontally, make sure

the Latch

(E) is in the unlocked position. If storing

appliance vertically, lock the Latch halfway, to the store position. Make sure Drip Tray

(I) has

been emptied before storing vertically.

13. CAUTION: THIS SEALER IS NOT FOR

COMMERCIAL USE. IF SEALING MORE THAN 30 BAGS OR CANISTERS IN A ROW, WAIT AT LEAST 25 MINUTES BEFORE CONTINUING TO USE YOUR VACUUM FOOD SEALER.

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Tips

Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging

For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver®Reference Guide.

Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.

When making a bag from a roll, place bag material on Sealing Strip

(L), close lid and make sure to use the

Latch

(E) to lock lid. Then press Seal Button (U).

Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into the Vacuum Channel

(J) or trapped in the

seal. 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 liquids. Just be sure to leave at least 7.5 cm 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.

Use the Pulse Vacuum Control feature to manually control the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items.

1. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least

7.5 cm of

space between bag contents and top of bag.

2. Open appliance lid and place open end of bag into

Vacuum Channel

(J). Close lid and use Latch (E)

to lock.

3. Press appropriate Food Setting Button

(N) –

Moist or Dry.

4. Press appropriate Speed Setting Button

(P) –

Fast, Normal or Gentle.

5. Push and hold the Pulse Button

(R). The vacuum

pump will run when the Pulse Button is held down. Release the Pulse Button to stop the vacuum process. Repeat pushing the Pulse Button until desired amount of air has been removed.

NO TE:If the vacuum pump stops engaging after several

pushes of the Pulse Button, it means the maximum vacuum has been reached. Do not continue to push the Pulse Button.

6. Press Seal Button

(U) to seal the bag and end the

Pulse mode.

7. When the Progress Lights

(T) turn off, unlock Latch,

lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed.

Tips on Removing Air from a Bag

Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.

When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make sure the Latch

(E) is in the locked position.

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.

If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without stopping, consider the following:

If vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure open end is placed down inside Vacuum Channel

(J) and make sure Accessory Hose (A)

is not attached. If vacuum packaging with a canister, check Accessory Hose in appliance lid and

canister to ensure a tight fit.

Tips on Storage

To utilize flip-up storage:

1. 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

of appliance.

4. Raise the front of appliance until it’s in the upright

position and it clicks.

5. Let go of the Release Button.

6. When ready to use again, press Release Button and

lower front of appliance.

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Tips on Sealing a Bag

Tips on Using the Pulse Vacuum Control Feature

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Accessories

How to Prepare FoodSaver®Accessories for Vacuum Packaging

FoodSaver®Accessories

1. Always leave at least 2.5 cm of space between

contents and rim.

2. Wipe rim of canister to ensure it is clean and dry.

3. Place lid on canister.

How to Open FoodSaver®Accessories after Vacuum Packaging

FoodSaver®Vacuum Packaging Canisters

To r elease vacuum and open, push grey rubber button on lid.

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver®Canister

1. Prepare canister according to FoodSaver

Accessory Guidelines above.

2. With lid closed, insert one end of Accessory

Hose

(A) into Port (O) on appliance. Insert other

end into canister port. Twist grey tab while inserting to ensure a tight fit.

3. Lock the Latch (E) on side of appliance

before vacuuming.

4. If vacuum packaging in a large canister, push

Fast Speed Setting

(P) Button.

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 canister and appliance. Unlock Latch.

7. To test vacuum, simply tug on lid.

It should not move.

Note: For important tips on using accessories with

different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver

Reference Guide.

Features

Progress Lights

Signal progression of vacuuming and sealing process. All three lights shut off when the full process is finished.

Crush Free Instant Seal Button

This button has four 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

from a FoodSaver

Roll.

3. Press to create a seal on Mylar bags

(such as a crisp packet) to keep food sealed airtight.

4. Press during Pulse mode to seal bag.

Canister Vacuum Button

Press to achieve best vacuum for canisters and accessories.

Pulse Vacuum Control Button

Use to manually control the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items. See Tips section for further information.

Seal Indicator Light

Constant light indicates sealing process is engaged.

(Flashing light indicates error.)

Bags & Rolls

1. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 7.5 cm of

space between bag contents and top of bag.

2. Open appliance lid and place open end of bag

into Vacuum Channel

(J).

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 Gentle for delicate foods; Normal for average-sized bags, canisters and all accessories; or

Fast for larger-sized 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 (T) turn off, unlock Latch,

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

Reference Guide for food

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.

1. Open appliance lid and place roll into Roll

Storage Compartment

(G).

2. Lift up Bag Cutter Bar (H).

3. Pull bag material to the outer edge of the

Sealing Strip

(L) and lower the Cutter Bar.

4. Close and lock the lid using the Latch (E).

5. Press Seal Button (U).

6. When Progress Lights (T) turn off, sealing is

complete. Unlock Latch and lift lid.

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 7.5 cm.

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).

Getting Started

How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver®Roll

Features

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver®Bags

Place Bag Material on Sealing Strip Close and Latch Lid Press Seal Button

Place Bag in Vacuum Channel Close and Latch Lid Press Vacuum & Seal Button

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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

Canisters

and Accessories.

Three Speed Settings

Select speed to optimize vacuum – Gentle for delicate foods; Normal for average-sized bags, canisters and all accessories; Fast for larger-sized bags and canisters.

The user-friendly control panel makes it easy for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver®Vacuum Packaging System, and the touchpad design allows you to easily wipe it clean.

Flip-up Storage

The V2860 model flips upright for convenient, space-saving storage. See Tips section for detailed flip-up directions.

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