FoodSaver V875 User Manual

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.

Sealing a Bag

Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging

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Make sure you’ve placed the bag in the proper place. When making a bag from a roll, make sure end

of cut piece is on Sealing Strip gasket

(L) or in Vacuum Channel (I).

Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal. Either

pre-freeze moist foods 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

(K), not over rubber

Removing Air from a Bag

Make sure you’ve placed the bag in the proper place. When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make

sure open end of bag is inside Vacuum Channel.

Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing

Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow

Strip.

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.

3 inches between paper towel and end of bag so that bag seals properly with paper towel inside.

Make sure the Seal Control Switch (E) is set to Vacuum and Seal.

Make sure you give appliance time to cool down.

Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very heavy usage, appliance will shut off automatically to prevent overheating. If it does, wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off.

If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without stopping, you may need to adjust bag and try again.

If you are making the initial seal on a piece of bag material with two open ends, make sure bag is placed on Sealing Strip, not on black rubber gasket. If you are vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure open end is placed down inside Vacuum Channel and make sure Accessory Hose is not attached. If you are vacuum packaging with an accessory, check Accessory Hose in appliance lid and in accessory to ensure a tight fit. Also make sure Seal Control Switch to

Vacuum and Seal or Vacuum and Extended Seal.

(E) is set

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, Canisters

and Accessories.

3. During the vacuum packaging process, small

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

after each use.

4. To avoid overfilling, always leave at least 3 inches

of bag material between bag contents and top of bag. Then leave at least one additional inch 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 seal when vacuum

packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat along Sealing Strip before you close lid.

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

simply reseal bag about

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. You may want to use a canister or Mason jar instead of a bag.

9. When using accessories, remember to leave one

inch of space at top of canister or container.

10.Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before

vacuum packaging for best results. See pages 2-3

FoodSaver Reference Guide for more information.

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Features of Your FoodSaver Appliance

Instant Seal Button

Cancel Button

Accessory Port

Indicator Light

Seal Control Switch

(3-Position)

Bag Cutter

Accessory Hose

Roll Storage

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How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll

Pull Out Bag Material Place Bag on Sealing Strip Press and Release Lid

1. Open appliance lid and place roll into Roll Storage

Compartment

2. Pull out enough bag material to hold item to be vac-

uum packaged, plus 3 inches. Close lid.

3. Turn Seal Control Switch (E) to Seal Only.

4. Press down firmly on lid with both hands and hold.

5. The green light will come on indicating the bag is

being sealed.

6. Wait until the green light turns off before

releasing the lid.

sealing process is complete.

(H).

When the light turns off the

7. To cut bag material, press down lightly on lid

and slide Bag Cutter channel to other end.

8. Open lid and remove bag. Ensure that the roll is

rewound completely into the Storage Compartment

(H) before vacuum packaging.

Now you are ready to vacuum package with your new bag (see below).

(F) from one end of sliding

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver Bags

Accessories include FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging Canisters, Universal Lids, Jar Sealers and Bottle Stoppers.

FoodSaver Accessory Guidelines

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 Vacuum. Vacuum package using instructions

to below. When vacuum process is complete, turn knob to

5. For accessories without a large knob on lid,

vacuum package using instructions below.

Closed before removing Accessory Hose.

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver Accessories

Insert Accessory Hose

1. Prepare container according to FoodSaver

Accessory Guidelines above.

2. Insert one end of Accessory Hose (G) into

Accessory Port into port on accessory. Twist gray tab while inserting to ensure a tight fit.

3. Turn Seal Control Switch (E) to Vacuum and Seal.

4. To begin vacuum process, press down firmly on lid

until motor starts, wait 3-5 seconds, then release. Motor will continue to run.

Set Seal Control Switch Press and Release Lid

5. When motor turns off, vacuum process

is complete.

6. Gently twist and remove Accessory Hose from

accessory and appliance.

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

Reference Guide

FoodSaver

Seal Only

Use this feature to reseal non-FoodSaver bags such as

potato chip bags to keep moisture out.

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1. Turn Seal Control Switch (E) to Seal Only.

2. Lift appliance lid and place open end of bag across

Sealing Strip

(K).

Instant Seal Button

The Instant Seal Button early and seals the bag, preventing fragile foods such as cookies from being crushed.

1. Vacuum package as described in previous sections.

(A) stops the vacuum process

Cancel Button

If fragile foods start to crush, you can also stop the vacuum process without sealing the bag. Press Cancel Button (B) and motor will stop.

3. Press down firmly on lid and hold until Indicator (D) turns off.

Light

4. Open lid and remove sealed bag.

2. To stop process before all air is removed, press and

release Instant Seal Button. Vacuum process will stop within a few seconds and bag will be sealed.

3. When light and motor turn off, open lid and

remove bag.

Place Bag in Vacuum Channel Set Seal Control Switch Press and Release Lid

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

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3. Close lid.

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5. To begin vacuum process, press down firmly on

lid with both hands until motor starts, wait 3-5 seconds, then release. Motor will continue to run.

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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.

FoodSaver Bulk Canisters and Quick Marinators (with large knob on lid) and Universal Lids

To release vacuum and open, turn knob on lid to

Open.

Bags & Rolls

FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars

For use with Ball®and Kerr® brand Mason jars.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT use screw bands when

vacuum packaging jars. To open, wedge spoon between Mason jar lid and highest part of threaded rim. Twist spoon gently to release vacuum.

FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers

To release vacuum and open, twist and pull up on Bottle Stopper.

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