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How To Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Universal Lids
THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL
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The Universal Lid is ideal for keeping foods, such as sauces,
peanuts and coffee, fresh longer in their original containers.
These lids work with metal cans, thick glass jars and rigid
plastic containers. Remember, perishable goods should still be
refrigerated. Also, if you plan to store food in cans for more
than a day, it is advisable to transfer food into a plastic or glass
container to prevent “off-flavor” from developing from the can.
1 Turn the knob on the lid so the
arrow points to “Vacuum.”
2 Place lid on top of the open
container. Leave at least one inch
between the contents and the rim
of the container.
3 Insert one end of the Accessory
Hose into the Accessory Port on
the appliance. Insert the other end
of the Accessory Hose into the
hole on the top of the Universal
Lid. Twist the gray hose fitting
while inserting to ensure a tight fit.
4 With one hand press down
on the center of the lid of the
appliance to activate the vacuum.
With the other hand, press down
on the Universal Lid until the
vacuum takes hold (this may
take 3-5 seconds).
CAUTION: FoodSaver Universal Lids are not to be used with thin
glass, crystal, plastic or aluminum containers. The force exerted
by the FoodSaver vacuum packaging system is very powerful and
could implode a thin glass or a non-rigid container.
5 Once the vacuum takes hold on the container, both hands can be
used to finish the vacuum process. Continue with vacuum pack-
aging as you would a Square Canister or Bulk Storage Canister.
(See page 14, steps 5-7.)
How to Open the FoodSaver Universal Lid
To open the FoodSaver Universal Lid, turn the knob so the arrow
points to “Open.” This will release the vacuum and allow the lid
to be removed.
IMPORTANT: Remember to remove the Accessory Hose from the
Accessory Port on the appliance before you vacuum package in
FoodSaver Bags. Remove the hose by gently twisting the gray fit-
ting while pulling it out. Never yank or tug the hose as this may
damage both the hose and the fitting.
Note: Pressing down on the lid with one hand may require
additional effort.