Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Vac1050 FoodSaver
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© 2000 by Tilia, Inc. All Rights Reser ved. This material may not be copied or reproduced in any fashion without written permission fr om the publisher .
W elcome THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL Y ou have just purchased an appliance that will soon have you wondering how y ou ever got by without it. The F oodSaver V ac 1050 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 Accessories THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 4 FoodSaver Canisters ◗ There are thr ee 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 FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 7 6 Close the lid. 7 Lock the lid by pulling the locks forward on both sides until they snap into place. (Y ou may need to press down lightly on the stars while pulling the locks forward.) 8 P ress and release the On button.
THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 9 6 Lock the lid by pulling the locks forward on both sides until they snap into place. (Y ou may need to press down lightly on the stars while pulling the locks forward.) 7 P ress and release the On button. The lights will turn on in sequence as the V ac 1050 vacuums and seals the bag.
How to Use the Manual Seal Button THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 11 When to Use the Manual Seal Button U se the Manual Seal B utton when you want to seal a V acLoc Bag before a complete v acuum has been created in the bag. This feature is useful when vacuum packaging fragile items such as bread, baked goods and berries so they don ’ t get crushed.
THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 13 7 P ress and release the On button. The lights will turn on in sequence as the V ac 1050 vacuums the bag. 8 T o stop the vacuum process before all the air is remo ved, press and release the Manual S eal Button. The sound will stop and the lights will turn off when bag is sealed.
THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 15 6 Lock the lid by pulling the locks forward on both sides until they snap into place. (Y ou may need to press down lightly on the stars while pulling the locks forward.
How to V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Bulk Storage and Square Canisters THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 16 THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 17 7 Lock the lid by pulling the locks forward on both sides until they snap into place. (Y ou may need to press down lightly on the stars while pulling the locks forward.
THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 19 How T o V acuum Package Using the FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 18 7 Lock the lid by pulling the locks forward on both sides until they snap into place. (Y ou may need to press down lightly on the stars while pulling the locks forward.
THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 21 6 Lock the lid by pulling the locks forward on both sides until they snap into place. (Y ou may need to press down lightly on the stars while pulling the locks forward.
THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 23 How to V acuum Package Using FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 22 5 Lock the lid by pulling the locks forward on both sides until they snap into place. (Y ou may need to press down lightly on the stars while pulling the locks forward.
Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 25 Care and Cleaning Instructions THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 24 The FoodSaver V ac 1050 1 Always unplug the V ac 1050 before cleaning. 2 Do not immerse the V ac 1050 in water . 3 Do not use abrasive products or materials to clean any of the V ac 1050 components.
THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 27 Where to Recommended V acuum Normal S torage M EA TS /F ISH Stor e F oodSaver P ackaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Beef, lamb , and pork F ree.
Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 29 Blanching Wher e to Recommended V acuum N orma l S torage V EGET ABLES T imes Stor e F oodSaver P ackaged Life (without Container S torage Life vacuum packaging) Asparagus 1 1 ⁄ 2 to 3 mins.
THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 31 Food Preparation and Storage Guide THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 30 Where to Recommended V acuum Normal S torage B AKED G OODS Stor e F oodSaver P ackaged Life (without Cont.
THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 33 Where to Recommended V acuum N ormal Storage B O TTLED L IQUIDS Stor e F oodSaver P ackaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Oils (with no preservat.
Important Safeguards THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 34 T roubleshooting THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 35 For Y our Own Safety , Always Follow These Basic Safety Precautions When Using the FoodSaver V ac 1050: 1 Read the instructions carefully . 2 Do not use the V ac 1050 on wet or hot surfaces, or near a heat source.
THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 37 T roubleshooting THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 36 The Mason Jar or FoodSaver Canister Will Not V acuum: 1 Make sure the jar sealer is center ed and pressed firmly over the lid on the mason jar . 2 Make sure the rubber gasket on the canister/mason jar lid is free from food materials, crumbs, etc.
THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 39 Broiling /G rilling Baking Po r k Closest to heat source. Not recommended 12 mins. per inch – turn once. Beef Closest to heat source. Not r ecommended 10 mins. per inch – turn once. Shrimp Closest to heat source. Bake at 400˚ for 3-4 mins.
THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 41 Marinating Recipes THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 40 Indonesian Marinated Flank Steak Serves 4-6 Ingredients needed: 1 1 ⁄ 2 to 1 2 ⁄ 3 lbs.
V acuum Packaging Non-Food Items THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 43 Y our F oodSaver V ac 1050 also pro- tec ts non-food items fr om oxidation, corrosion, and moisture. J ust follow the di r ections for vacuum packaging using the F oodSaver B ags or acces- sories.
THE FOODSA VER USER MANUAL 45 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 in- cidental or consequential dam- ages.
© 2000 by Tilia, Inc. All Rights Reser ved. This material may not be copied or reproduced in any fashion without written permission fr om the publisher .
An important point after buying a device FoodSaver Vac1050 (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 Vac1050 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 Vac1050 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, FoodSaver Vac1050 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get FoodSaver Vac1050 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of FoodSaver Vac1050, 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 Vac1050.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with FoodSaver Vac1050. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device FoodSaver Vac1050 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
