Tips for Successful Vacuum Sealing
Tips on Sealing a Bag
When making a bag from a roll:
Press the Seal Button (C) before placing the bag material
into the Vacuum Channel (E). Once the bag is inserted the
Seal process will begin immediately.
Note: If you forget to press the Seal Button (C) before
inserting the bag into the Vacuum Channel (E), the vacuum
pump will turn on. This is not a problem, simply press the
Seal Button to prevent the pump from running
continuously,and the sealing process will begin.
Tips on Vacuum Sealing with Accessories
How to prepare FoodSaver
Vacuum packaging
Accessories include FoodSavor Vacuum Packaging
Canisters, Containers and Bottle Stoppers.
1. Always leave at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) of space between
the contents and the rim.
2. Wipe rim of canister, container or bottle to ensure it is
clean and dry.
Marinating with your FoodSaver
Your FoodSaver
Vacuum Sealing System has a special
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Quick Marinate Cycle which will last about ten minutes.
The vacuum motor will "hold" the vacuum for several
minutes then release the vacuum allowing the food to
"rest" for 30 seconds. This process will then repeat
two more times. This "Pulsing" action of "vacuuming
and resting" will allow for quicker marinating. When the
Quick Marinate Cycle is completed the appliance will
beep to signal marinating is complete.
The FoodSaver
Quick Marinator Canister is the perfect
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FoodSaver
Accessory for marinating foods. Foods will
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marinate in minutes when vacuum sealed because the
vacuum process opens the pores of the food and absorbs
the marinade more quickly.
Important Note:
Use the FoodSaver
Canister with clear lid and large white knob. During
the Quick Marinate Cycle, make sure the knob on the
accessory lid is set to OPEN. Do not set the knob to
Vacuum. The Vacuum position on the knob will allow
the Quick Marinating Canister to be used for extending
vacuum storage.
1. Prepare enough of your favourite marinade to fully
cover food inside a marinating canister. Always leave
at least 2.5 cm (1-inch) of space between the contents
and the top of the rim.
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Accessories for
Quick Marinating
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How to Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into
the Drip Tray (N) or getting trapped in the seal:
Either pre-freeze moist food such as raw meat for 1-2
hours before vacuum sealing, or place a folded paper towel
between food and the end of the bag to absorb excess
liquid. Be sure to leave at least 8 cm (3 inches) between the
paper towel and the end of the bag so that the bag seals
properly with the paper towel inside and not positioned in
the seal area.
Make sure appliance has time to cool down.
Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very
heavy usage, the appliance will stop operating to prevent
overheating. If it does, wait 20 minutes to allow the
appliance to cool down.
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 the instructions
below. When the vacuum process is complete, turn the
knob to Closed before removing the Accessory Hose.
5. For Accessories without a large knob on the lid,
vacuum package using instructions below.
Appliance
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2. Make sure the rubber gasket underneath the lids as
well as the rim of the marinating canister is free from
food materials.
3. Make sure the Accessory Hose is securely inserted into
the port on the FoodSaver
4. Make sure the knob on the accessory lid is set to
OPEN.
5. Make sure lid is firmly attached to marinator base.
6. Press the Marinate button on the control panel.
7. Your FoodSaver
Vacuum Sealing System will now
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begin the Quick Marinate Cycle. The Marinate Indicator
Light will flash to indicate the marinating process has
begun.
8. During the initial vacuum cycle the Marinate Mode
Indicator will illuminate. While Marinating, the Vacuum
Progress Display will blink during the Vacuum Hold or
Rest Cycle.
9. To preserve food safely, after completing the marinat-
ing cycle, the appliance will signal with short beeps to
indicate your Quick Marinate Cycle is completed. Press
any button to silence the signal. You may now cook or
refrigerate your marinated food.
Quick Marinator lid.
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