122422 Quick Start Guide V2860 I 07MLM1 Quick Start Guide V2860-I.qxd 9/17/07 14:54 Page 2 Features Getting Started The user-friendly control panel makes it easy for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver® Vacuum Packaging System, and the touchpad design allows you to easily wipe it clean. How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver®Roll 3 4 5 Features Progress Lights Signal progression of vacuuming and sealing process. All three lights shut off when the full process is finished. Crush Free Instant Seal Button This button has four uses: U T Canister Vacuum Button Press to achieve best vacuum for canisters and accessories. Pulse Vacuum Control Button Use to manually control the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items. See Tips section for further information. Seal Indicator Light Constant light indicates sealing process is engaged. (Flashing light indicates error.) S R QVacuum & Seal Button This button has two uses: 1. Press to vacuum package and seal food airtight. Appliance shuts off automatically. 2. Press to cancel process at any point. Adjustable Food Settings Select food type to optimize the seal – Dry (normal seal time) for foods without liquid; Moist (longer seal time) for juicy foods. Accessory Port Attach Accessory Hose (A) here to vacuum package with FoodSaver® Canisters and Accessories. O N M Three Speed Settings Select speed to optimize vacuum – Gentle for delicate foods; Normal for average-sized bags, canisters and all accessories; Fast for larger-sized bags and canisters. P Bags & Rolls Fast for larger-sized bags and canisters. Appliance will default to Normal speed after each use. Press Vacuum & Seal Button (M) to begin When Progress Lights (T) turn off, unlock Latch, lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed. (See FoodSaver® Reference Guide for food Note: Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds after each use. Always store the appliance with the Latch You now have one sealed end and need to cut the bag to the length you need. Pull out enough bag material to hold item to be vacuum packed, Gently press and slide Bag Cutter across the Press Vacuum & Seal Button 2 3 6 Place Bag Material on Sealing Strip Close and Latch Lid Press Seal Button Open appliance lid and place roll into Roll 1. 7. Storage Compartment (G). Lift up Bag Cutter Bar (H). 2. 3. Pull bag material to the outer edge of the plus 7.5 cm. Sealing Strip (L) and lower the Cutter Bar. 8. 4. Close and lock the lid using the Latch (E). length of the roll. 5. Press Seal Button (U). Now you are ready to vacuum package with your 6. When Progress Lights (T) turn off, sealing is new bag (see below). complete. Unlock Latch and lift lid. How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver® Bags Place Bag in Vacuum Channel Close and Latch Lid Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 7.5 cm of 1. 1. Press to immediately stop the vacuum space between bag contents and top of bag. process and begin sealing the bag. This Open appliance lid and place open end of bag 2. 6. prevents crushing delicate items such as into Vacuum Channel (J). automatic vacuum and sealing process. bread, cookies and pastries. Close lid and use Latch (E) to lock. 2. Press to create a seal when making bags 3. 7. from a FoodSaver® Roll. 4. Press appropriate Food Setting Button (N) – Flip-up Storage 3. Press to create a seal on Mylar bags Choose Moist for juicy foods or Dry for foods (such as a crisp packet) to keep food without liquid. Appliance will default to Dry setting safety tips.) sealed airtight. The V2860 model flips upright for convenient, after each use. 4. Press during Pulse mode to seal bag. space-saving storage. See Tips section for detailed 5. Press appropriate Speed Setting Button (P) – flip-up directions. Choose Gentle for delicate foods; Normal for average-sized bags, canisters and all accessories; or halfway to secure for storage. 2 3 Quick Start Guide V2860-I.qxd 9/17/07 14:54 Page 4 FoodSaver® Accessories How to Prepare FoodSaver® Accessories for Vacuum Packaging 1. Always leave at least 2.5 cm of space between contents and rim. 2. Wipe rim of canister to ensure it is clean and dry. 3. Place lid on canister. Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver® Reference Guide. Tips on Using the Pulse Vacuum Control Feature Use the Pulse Vacuum Control feature to manually control the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items. 1. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 7.5 cm of space between bag contents and top of bag. 2. Open appliance lid and place open end of bag into Vacuum Channel (J). Close lid and use Latch (E) to lock. 3. Press appropriate Food Setting Button (N) – Moist or Dry. 4. Press appropriate Speed Setting Button (P) – Fast, Normal or Gentle. 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 push...