Manual FoodSaver V3800 series (page 6 of 10) (English)

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Tips on Removing Air from a Bag

Avoid wrinkles when inserting the bag into the

Vacuum Channel (E).

Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow air to

return into bag. To eliminate any wrinkles while

inserting bag into the vacuum channel (E), hold bag with

two hands gently stretching bag flat until vacuum pump

begins. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply cut

bag open and vacuum seal again.

If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without

stopping, consider the following:

If you are vacuum sealing with a bag, make sure the

bag is properly sealed (See “How to Make a Bag From a

Roll”). Check foam gasket around Drip Tray to make sure

it is free from food material and is properly inserted into

gasket channel.

If vacuum sealing with an accessory, check Accessory

Hose connections to ensure a tight fit.

Tips on Sealing a Bag

When making a bag from a roll:

Press the Seal Button (C) before placing bag material into

the Vacuum Channel (E). Once bag in 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.

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 end of bag to absorb excess liquids. Be

sure to leave at least 3 inches between paper towel and end

of bag so that bag seals properly with paper towel inside

and is not positioned in between the seal area.

Make sure appliance has time to cool down.

Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very

heavy usage, appliance will stop operating to prevent

overheating. If it does, wait 20 minutes to allow appliance

to cool off.

General Tips

Tips for Successful Vacuum Sealing

1. Vacuum sealing is NOT a substitute for the heat process

of canning. Perishables still need to be refrigerated or

frozen.

2. For best results, use FoodSaver

brand Bags, Canisters

and Accessories.

3. During the vacuum sealing process, small amounts of

liquids, crumbs or food particles can be inadvertently

pulled into Drip Tray (O), clogging the pump and dam-

aging your appliance.

To prevent this, follow these tips:

a. For moist and juicy foods: Freeze first and avoid

overfilling bags. You can also place a folded paper

towel inside top of bag, and below seal area, before

vacuum sealing.

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. Empty Drip Tray (N) 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

brand Bag. Our 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 sealing bulky

items, gently stretch bag flat while inserting into the

vacuum channel and hold until pump begins.

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

reseal bag.

8. When you are vacuum sealing 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 sealing for best results. See FoodSaver

Reference Guide included with your appliance for more

information.

11. If appliance does not function, or Seal button (C)

flashes to signal ERROR:

a. Check power cord to see if it is firmly plugged into

an electrical outlet.

b. Examine power cord for any damages.

c. See if electrical outlet is working by plugging in

another appliance.

d. Check to be certain the Upper Bag Detection Tray (O)

is properly inserted.

e. Make sure bag is placed correctly inside Vacuum

Channel (E). (See How to Vacuum Seal with

FoodSaver

Vacuum Sealing Bags)

f. Check to ensure Release Buttons ( J) are properly

latched.

g. Check Foam Gasket (L) around Drip Tray to make

sure it is free from food material and is properly

inserted into gasket channel.

h. Check Upper Gasket (P) around Upper Bag Detection

Tray (O) to be sure it is free from food material.

i. If overheated, allow appliance to cool for 20 minutes.

j. For more usage tips and safety information, please

refer to the FoodSaver

Reference Guide or visit our

website at www.foodsaver.com.

Tips for Successful Vacuum Sealing (continued)

Tips on Vacuum Sealing with Accessories

How to prepare FoodSaver

Accessories for

Vacuum packaging

Accessories include FoodSavor Vacuum Packaging

Canisters, containers, Universal Lids, Jar Sealers and

Bottle Stoppers.

1. Always leave at least one inch of space between con-

tents 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 to

Vaccum. Vacuum package using instructions below.

When vacuum process is complete, turn knob to

Closed before removing Accessory Hose.

5. For Accessories without a large knob on lid, vacuum

package using insttuctions below.

Tips for Successful Vacuum Sealing

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Your FoodSaver

Vacuum Sealing System has a special

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

FoodSaver

Accessory for marinating foods. Foods will

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

Quick Marinating

Canister with clear lid and large white knob. During the

Quick Marinate Cycle, make sure knob on accessory lid

is set to OPEN. Do not set 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 favorite marinade to fully

cover food inside a marinating canister. Always leave

at least one inch (2.54 centimeters) of space between

contents and top of rim.

2. Make sure rubber gasket underneath lids as well as

rim of marinating canister is free from food materials.

3. Make sure Accessory Hose is securely inserted into

port on the FoodSaver

Quick Marinator lid.

4. Make sure knob on accessory lid is set to OPEN.

5. Make sure lid is firmly attached to marinator base.

6. Press Marinate button on the control panel.

7. Your FoodSaver

Vacuum Sealing System will now

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

marinating 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.

Marinating with your FoodSaver

Appliance

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