Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Vac 1200 18-0163 FoodSaver
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Y ou have just purchased an appliance that will soon have you wondering how you ev er got by without it. The F oodSaver vacuum packaging system is so convenient and versatile, you ’ll find yourself using it every day .
THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 3 About V acuum Packaging Air is left in most food storage con- tainers and plastic bags even when they are sealed tightly . Oxygen is one of the main reasons that food goes bad. It starts a chemical change – robbing food of its nutri- tional value, texture, color , flavor and overall quality .
FoodSaver Canisters ◗ There are three styles of F oodSaver Canisters – Designer , Square and Bulk S torage. They are ideal for storing delicate items and liquids, as well as dry goods and cooking staples. The canisters come in a variety of sizes and all can be used in the refrigerator and pantry .
Important Tips THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 7 Impor tant Tips When V acuum Packaging: 1 V acuum packaging is NOT a substitute for r efrigeration. 2 Use ONL Y bags and rolls manufactured by F oodS aver . 3 Do not allow the V acuum Channel to fill up with liquids.
How to Make a Custom-Made Bag with FoodSaver Rolls THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 9 THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 8 7 Close the lid. 8 Pr ess on the lid with the palms of your hands then release. The solid green light will turn on. 9 When the green light goes off, the sealing pr ocess is complete.
How to V acuum Package Using Ready-Made and Custom-Made FoodSaver Bags THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 11 THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 10 7 When all the air has been remov ed the green light will turn off . The vacuum and sealing process is complete. Open the lid and remo ve the bag.
How to Use the Extended V acuum Button How to Use the Instant Seal Button THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 13 Use the I nstant Seal Button when y ou want to seal a FoodS aver Bag before a complete vacuum has been cr eated. This feature is useful when vacuum packaging fragile items such as bread, baked goods and berries so they don ’ t get crushed.
How to V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Bulk Storage Canisters and Square Canisters How to V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Designer Canisters THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 15 Bulk S torage Canisters are an excellent way to store food in the refrigerator or pantry .
How T o V acuum Package Using the FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars How to V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Bulk Storage Canisters and Square Canisters THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 17 U se the FoodS aver J ar Sealer to vacuum package food in mason jars.
How T o V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Universal Lids How T o V acuum Package Using the FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 19 The U niversal Lid is ideal for keeping foods, such as sauces, peanuts and coffee, fresh longer in their original containers.
How to V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers Care and Cleaning Instructions THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 21 The FoodSaver V ac 1200 1 Always unplug the appliance before cleaning. 2 Do not immerse the appliance in water . 3 Do not use abrasive products or materials to clean any of the appli- ance components.
Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 23 Where to Recommended V acuum Normal S torage M EA TS /F ISH Store FoodS aver Packaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packa.
Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 25 Where to Recommended V acuum Normal S torage L EAFY V EGET ABLES S tore FoodS aver Packaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum.
Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 27 Where to Recommended V acuum Normal Storage P REP ARED L IQ UIDS Store F oodSaver P ackaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum.
Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 29 Where to Recommended V acuum Normal S torage S NACK F OODS Stor e FoodSaver Packaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packag.
T roubleshooting V acuum Packaging Non-Food Items THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 31 Nothing Happens When the Lid is Pressed: 1 Make sure the po wer cord is firmly plugged into the electrical outlet. 2 Make sure the po wer cord is not damaged in any way . 3 Make sure the electrical outlet is operative b y plugging in another appliance.
Air W as Removed From the Bag, But Has Come Back Into the Bag: 1 Check the seal of the bag. There may be a wrinkle in the bag along the seal, which caused leakage and allowed air to come back into the bag. Cut the bag open and vacuum package it again.
THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 35 The FoodSaver Bottle Stopper Will Not V acuum: 1 Make sure the Bottle S topper is fitting snugly inside the bottle. If it is loose, air may leak in and prevent a vacuum fr om forming. 2 Make sure the neck of the bottle and tip of the A ccessory Hose are free from food materials, crumbs, etc.
W arranty and Service Information THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 37 THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 36 of law , including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a par ticular purpose. This warranty does not cover or provide for the reimbursement or payment of incidental or consequential damages.
An important point after buying a device FoodSaver Vac 1200 18-0163 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought FoodSaver Vac 1200 18-0163 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data FoodSaver Vac 1200 18-0163 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, FoodSaver Vac 1200 18-0163 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get FoodSaver Vac 1200 18-0163 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of FoodSaver Vac 1200 18-0163, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime FoodSaver Vac 1200 18-0163.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with FoodSaver Vac 1200 18-0163. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device FoodSaver Vac 1200 18-0163 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
