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Use the PulseVac™ Control feature to manually control
the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items.
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
(I). Close lid and use
Latch
(D) to lock.
3. Press appropriate Food Setting Button
(M) —
Moist or Dry.
4. Press appropriate speed setting button
(O)
Normal or Fast.
5. Push and hold the Pulse Button
(Q).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.
NOTE: 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
(T) to seal the bag and end the
Pulse mode.
7. When the Progress Lights
(S) turn off, unlock
Latch
(D) lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or
freeze if needed.
Features
For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the FoodSaver
®
Reference Guide
included in your kit. Questions? Visit us at www.foodsaver.com or call 1-800-777-5452 (U.S.) or
1-877-804-5383 (Canada). Get tips on vacuum packaging and order FoodSaver
®
accessories.
Pen Storage
Roll Storage
Compartment
Bag Cutter and
Cutter Bar
Easy-clean Drip Tray
Vacuum Channel
I
H
G
F
E
Foam Gasket
Extra-wide Sealing Strip
K
J
Features of Your FoodSaver
®
Appliance
Tips
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
.
Tips on Sealing a Bag
Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.
When making a bag from a roll, place bag material
on Sealing Strip
(K), close lid and make sure to use
the Latch
(D) to lock lid.Then press Seal Button (T).
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled
into the Vacuum Channel (I) 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 3
inches 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.
Tips on Removing Air from a Bag
Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.
When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make sure the
Latch
(D) is in the locked position.
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing
Strip.Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow
air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag
along Sealing Strip
(K) 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 with-
out stopping, consider the following: If you are
vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure open end is
placed down inside Vacuum Channel
(I) and make
sure Accessory Hose
(A) is not attached. If vacuum
packaging with an accessory, check Accessory Hose
in appliance lid and in accessory to ensure a tight fit.
Tips on Storage
Always store appliance with the Latch (D) in
the unlocked position.
General Tips
Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging
(continued)
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
(I),
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 (H),
empty 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 a seal when vacuum
packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat
along Sealing Strip
(K) before you close lid.
7. If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,
simply reseal bag about
1
⁄
4
inch 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.
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, and
make sure to lock Latch
(D) before vacuuming.
Unlock the Latch when finished.
10.Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before
vacuum packaging for best results. See pages
2-3 of FoodSaver
®
Reference Guide for more
information.
11.If appliance does not function, check to make
sure the Latch is in the locked position.
12.Always store appliance with the Latch (D) in the
unlocked position.
©2007 Sunbeam Products,Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All rights reserved.
First Printing:1/2007
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Tips on Using PulseVac
™
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