The Original Home Vacuum Packaging System™
Vac1050
User Manual
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Welcome
You have just purchased an appliance that will soon have you wondering how you ever got by without it. The FoodSaver Vac 1050 is so convenient and versatile, you’ll find yourself using it every day. We guarantee that if you make room for it on your countertop, you will quickly see how indispensable it becomes in your kitchen.
Foods Will Keep Their “Just Bought” Freshness,
Flavor, and Nutritional Value 3 to 5 Times Longer.
Meats, poultry, fish, and produce stay fresh and flavorful in your freezer.
No more freezer burn.
Foods stay fresh longer in your refrigerator.
Dry ingredients stay fresh and insect-free in the pantry.
...to the world of FoodSaver.
You’ll Save Money, Time, and Effort.
Buy in bulk to reduce your grocery bills.
Repackage your purchases in portions sized for your family’s needs.
Prepare meals in advance so when you don’t have time to cook, you and your family will still have great-tasting homemade meals.
Take bags right from the freezer or refrigerator and boil or microwave.
Reduce waste and spoilage.
Prepare your own healthy frozen dinners. You control serving portions, calories, and nutritional content.
Make and deliver home-cooked meals to those who can’t get out.
Keep non-food items dry and free of dust and mold.
Stop silver from tarnishing because the metal is not exposed to air.
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Table of Contents
Welcome
2 The FoodSaver Vac 1050
4FoodSaver Accessories Operating Instructions: How to...
6 Make a Custom-Made Bag with FoodSaver Rolls
8Vacuum Package Using Ready-Made and Custom-Made FoodSaver Bags
10Use the Sealing Time Switch
11Use the Manual Seal Button
14 Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Designer Canisters
16Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Bulk Storage and Square Canisters
18 Vacuum Package Using the FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars
20 Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Universal Lids
22 Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers
24Care and Cleaning Instructions
25Food Preparation and Storage Guide
34Important Safeguards
35Troubleshooting
38 Marinating Recipes
43Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items
44Warranty and Service Information
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The FoodSaver Vac 1050
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About Vacuum Packaging
Air is left in most food storage containers and plastic bags even when they are sealed tightly. Oxygen is one of the main reasons that food goes bad. It starts a chemical change – robbing food of its nutritional value, texture, color, flavor, and overall quality. The FoodSaver Vac 1050 removes the air from our FoodSaver Bags and then seals the bags so that air cannot reenter. The Vac 1050 is also designed to be used with a wide range of FoodSaver accessories that will keep a variety of foods fresh longer. Finally, you can maintain the same freshness at home that you get with professionally vacuum-packaged items you purchase at the grocery store.
FoodSaver Bags and Rolls
FoodSaver Bags and Rolls are made from a patented, 3-ply plastic material with special channels that remove the air. The outer layer of nylon seals freshness in, while locking air and moisture out.
Our Patented 3-Layer Design
Patented FoodSaver Bags are designed to remove air and seal in freshness.
FoodSaver Bags and Rolls can go straight from the freezer and refrigerator to the microwave or boiling water. They are reusable, washable (including in the dishwasher), and recyclable.
FoodSaver Bags are ready-made in quart and gallon sizes to offer convenient, one-step storage.
FoodSaver Rolls come in two widths, 8 inches and 11 inches, which allow you to make customsized bags for the items that you are vacuum packaging.
Most FoodSaver users like to keep both bags and rolls handy for the greatest packaging convenience.
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FoodSaver Accessories
FoodSaver Canisters
There are three styles of FoodSaver Canisters – Designer, Square, and Bulk Storage. They are ideal for storing delicate items and liquids, as well as dry goods and cooking staples. The
Canisters come in a variety of sizes and all can be
used in the refrigerator and pantry. Canisters are not to be used in the freezer.
FoodSaver
Designer Canisters are especially attractive for
use on your countertop.
Vacuum packaging in the FoodSaver Square Canister is an excellent way to marinate foods because the process opens the pores of the
food and seals in the flavor. The Vac 1050
can marinate food in 20 minutes so you don’t have to wait all day or overnight for that special taste. All FoodSaver Canisters work for marinating, but we recommend the Square Canister because less marinade will be needed.
The Bulk Storage Canisters are designed to store pantry items such as cereal, chips, rice, and baking goods.
FoodSaver Regular Jar Sealer
The FoodSaver Regular Jar Sealer allows you to vacuum
package in regular or standard mouth mason jars.
Note: FoodSaver Jar Sealers are designed to fit mason jars manufactured in the U.S., such as Ball® and Kerr® brands.
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FoodSaver Wide-Mouth Jar Sealer FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers
The FoodSaver Wide-Mouth Jar Sealer allows you to
vacuum package in wide-mouth mason jars.
FoodSaver Universal Lids
With this great kitchen accessory, you don’t have to transfer many
foods out of their original containers. Vacuum package
and extend the life of foods in their original glass jars and metal cans.
Available in two sizes – 4 inches and 51⁄2 inches in diameter.
FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers allow you to vacuum package bottles to protect the taste and
extend the life of liquids such as wine,
liquor, and cooking oils.
Purchasing FoodSaver Bags,
Rolls, and FoodSaver Accessories
Your Vac 1050 kit includes FoodSaver Bags and Rolls and may include some accessories. Additional supplies and accessories are available at your local retailer. To find the nearest one,
visit our website at
www.foodsaver.com or call our Consumer Services Department at the number listed at
the back of this manual.
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How to Make a Custom-Made Bag with FoodSaver Rolls
When using FoodSaver Rolls you first need to make a bag, then vacuum package your food in the bag. (If you are using readymade FoodSaver Bags, go to page 9.)
1Place the Vac 1050 on a flat, dry surface and plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet.
2Lay the item(s) you want to vacuum package near the FoodSaver Roll so you can see where to cut the bag material. Leave at least 3 extra inches at one end of the bag and more if you want to reseal or reuse the bag. (One inch per reseal.)
3 Cut the FoodSaver Roll to the desired length, making sure you cut straight. The marks on the side of the roll are at 3" intervals and will assist you in cutting straight.
4 Open the lid of the Vac 1050. If the lid is locked, release the locks by pressing down firmly on the stars.
5Place one end of the bag on the sealing strip.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the end does not go over the black foam rubber ring, or into the vacuum channel.
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6 Close the lid.
7 Lock the lid by pulling the locks forward on both sides until they snap into place. (You may need to press down lightly on the stars while pulling the locks forward.)
8 Press and release the On button. The lights will turn on in sequence as the Vac 1050 seals the bag.
9The sound will stop and the lights
will turn off when the bag is sealed. The locks on the sides will release automatically. Lift up the lid and remove the bag.
10You now have a custom-sized FoodSaver Bag.
You are now ready to vacuum package. Just follow the instructions on page 9.
NOTE: Let the Vac 1050 cool down for at least 20 seconds before using it again.
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How to Vacuum Package Using Ready-Made and Custom-Made FoodSaver Bags
1If you have not already done so, place the Vac 1050 on a flat, dry surface and plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet.
2 Open the lid. If the lid is locked, release the locks by pressing down firmly on the stars.
3 Place the item(s) to be vacuum packaged into the bag.
4 Place the open end of the bag down into the vacuum channel.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the open end of the bag touches the blue label on the bottom of the vacuum channel.
5 Close the lid.
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6Lock the lid by pulling the locks forward on both sides until they
snap into place. (You may need to press down lightly on the stars while pulling the locks forward.)
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Press and release the On button. |
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the bag. |
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The sound will stop and the lights |
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The locks on the sides will release automatically. Lift up the lid |
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and remove the bag. |
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NOTE: Let the Vac 1050 cool down for at least 20 seconds before |
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How to Use the Sealing Time Switch
Sealing Time Switch
This two-position switch lets you control the length of the sealing process. It can be set for 3 or 5 seconds. Set at 3 seconds for normal vacuum packaging. Set at 5 seconds
when vacuum packaging foods with excess moisture and juices.
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How to Use the Manual Seal Button
When to Use the Manual Seal Button
Use the Manual Seal Button when you want to seal a VacLoc Bag before a complete vacuum has been created in the bag. This feature is useful when vacuum packaging fragile items such as bread, baked goods and berries so they don’t get crushed.
How to Use the Manual Seal Button
NOTE: If using a VacLoc Roll, you will need to create a bag first. Refer to instructions on page 6.
1If you have not already done so, place the Vac 1050 on a flat, dry surface and plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet.
2 Open the lid. If the lid is locked, release the locks by pressing down firmly on the stars.
3 Place the item(s) to be vacuum packaged into the bag.
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How to Use the Manual Seal Button
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