FoodSaver Food Saver V1085 User Manual

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QuickStart  
V1085  
Features of Your FoodSaver Appliance  
Indicator Light  
Accessory Port  
A
B
C
D
E
Open/Cancel Button  
Instant Seal Button  
Seal Control Switch  
(2-Position)  
Accessory Hose  
F
Vacuum Channel  
Sealing Strip  
Antibacterial DripTray  
Rubber Gasket  
G
H
I
J
For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the FoodSaver Reference Guide  
included in your kit. Questions? Visit us at www.foodsaver.com or call 1-800-777-5452 (U.S.) or  
1-877-804-5383 (Canada). Get tips on vacuum packaging and order FoodSaver accessories.  
 
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FoodSaver Accessories  
Accessories include FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging Canisters, Universal Lids, Jar Sealers and Bottle Stoppers.  
FoodSaver Accessory Guidelines  
1. Always leave at least one inch of space between  
contents 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 Vacuum. 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 instructions below.  
How toVacuum Package with FoodSaver Accessories  
Insert Accessory Hose  
Set Seal Control Switch  
Press and Release Lid  
1. Prepare container according to FoodSaver  
Accessory Guidelines above.  
2. Insert one end of Accessory Hose (F) into  
Accessory Port (D) on appliance. Insert other  
end into port on accessory. Twist gray tab while  
inserting to ensure a tight fit.  
5. When motor turns off, vacuum process is complete.  
6. Gently twist and remove Accessory Hose from  
accessory and appliance.  
7. To test vacuum, simply tug on accessory lid. It should  
not move.  
Note: For important tips on using accessories  
with different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver  
Reference Guide.  
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3. Turn Seal Control Switch (E) to  
.
4. To begin vacuum process, press down firmly on lid  
until motor starts, wait 3-5 seconds, then release.  
Motor will continue to run.  
How to Open FoodSaver Accessories afterVacuum Packaging  
FoodSaverVacuum Packaging Canisters  
FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars  
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(without large knob on lid)  
For use with Ball and Kerr brand Mason jars.  
To release vacuum and open, push gray rubber  
button on lid.  
IMPORTANT: Do NOT use screw bands when  
vacuum packaging jars. To open, wedge spoon  
between Mason jar lid and highest part of threaded  
rim. Twist spoon gently to release vacuum.  
FoodSaver Bulk Canisters and Quick Marinators  
(with large knob on lid) and Universal Lids  
To release vacuum and open, turn knob on lid  
to Open.  
FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers  
To release vacuum and open, simply twist and pull  
up on Bottle Stopper.  
 
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Additional Features  
Instant Seal Button  
The Instant Seal Button (C) stops the vacuum process  
early and seals the bag, preventing fragile foods such  
as cookies from being crushed.  
2. To stop process before all air is removed, press and  
release Instant Seal Button. Vacuum process will  
stop within a few seconds and bag will be sealed.  
3. When light and motor turn off, open lid and  
remove bag.  
1. Vacuum package as described in previous sections.  
Open/Cancel Button  
If fragile foods start to crush, you can also stop  
the vacuum process without sealing the bag. Press  
Open/Cancel Button (B) and motor will stop.  
Antibacterial DripTray  
The Antibacterial Drip Tray (I) is made with an  
FDA-approved antibacterial ingredient that helps  
inhibit the growth of bacteria. The Drip Tray fits  
inside the Vacuum Channel (G) and is removable,  
making cleanup easy when small amounts of liquids  
are inadvertently pulled into Vacuum Channel during  
vacuum process. (See FoodSaver Reference Guide for  
tips on preventing this.)  
Place Drip Tray into Vacuum Channel. Two bag  
guides in Drip Tray help correctly position FoodSaver  
Bags when vacuum packaging. Slip open end of bag  
into guides before closing lid and vacuum packaging.  
After each use, empty Drip Tray and wash in warm  
soapy water or place on top rack of dishwasher.  
Appliance can be used without Drip Tray.  
 
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Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging  
For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver Reference Guide or visit our website at www.foodsaver.com.  
Sealing a Bag  
Make sure you’ve placed the bag in the proper  
place. When making a bag from a roll, make sure  
end of cut piece is on Sealing Strip (H), not over  
rubber gasket (J) or in Vacuum Channel (G).  
Make sure the Seal Control Switch (E) is set to the  
proper setting.  
Make sure you give appliance time to cool down.  
Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very  
heavy usage, appliance will shut off automatically to  
prevent overheating. If it does, wait 20 minutes to  
allow appliance to cool off.  
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into  
theVacuum Channel or trapped in the seal. Either  
pre-freeze moist foods such as raw meat for 1-2 hours  
before vacuum packaging, or place a folded paper  
towel between food and end of bag to absorb excess  
liquids. Just be sure to leave at least 3 inches between  
paper towel and end of bag so that bag seals proper-  
ly with paper towel inside.  
Removing Air from a Bag  
Make sure you’ve placed the bag in the proper  
place. When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make  
sure open end of bag is inside Vacuum Channel (G).  
If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without  
stopping, you may need to adjust bag and try again.  
If you are making the initial seal on a piece of bag  
material with two open ends, make sure bag is placed  
on Sealing Strip, not on rubber gasket (J). If you are  
vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure open end  
is placed down inside Vacuum Channel and make  
sure Accessory Hose (F) is not attached. If you are  
vacuum packaging with an accessory, check Accessory  
Hose in appliance lid and in accessory to ensure a  
tight fit.  
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing  
Strip. Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow  
air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag  
along Sealing Strip (H) before closing lid and vacu-  
um packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag,  
simply cut bag open and vacuum package again.  
 
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Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging  
(continued)  
GeneralTips  
1. Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the  
heat process of canning. Perishables still need to  
be refrigerated or frozen.  
5. Do not create your own side seams for a  
FoodSaver Bag. These bags are manufactured  
with a special side seam, which is sealed all the  
way to the outer edge.  
2. For best results, use FoodSaver Bags, Canisters  
and Accessories.  
6. To prevent wrinkles in seal when vacuum  
packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat  
along Sealing Strip before you close lid.  
3. During the vacuum packaging process, small  
amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can  
be inadvertently pulled into Vacuum Channel,  
clogging the pump and damaging your appliance.  
To prevent this, follow these tips:  
7. If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,  
simply reseal bag about 1 4 inch above first seal.  
8. When you are vacuum packaging 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.  
a. For moist and juicy foods such as raw meats:  
Freeze first and avoid overfilling bags. You can  
also place a folded paper towel inside top of bag,  
but below seal area, before vacuum packaging.  
b. For soups, sauces and liquids: Freeze first and  
avoid overfilling bags. Or, use a canister in  
refrigerator.  
9. When using accessories, remember to leave one  
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. If your appliance features a Drip Tray, empty it  
after each use.  
inch of space at top of canister or container.  
10.Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before  
vacuum packaging for best results. See pages 2-3  
of FoodSaver Reference Guide for more information.  
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.  
Copyright © 2004 Tilia, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or redistributed in any fashion without the express written consent of Tilia, Inc.  
FoodSaver, GameSaver and the Freshness Shield logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Tilia Int’l, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other  
trademarks are property of their respective owners. Tilia, Inc. and Tilia Int’l, Inc. are Jarden companies.This product is protected by one or more of the following Patents:  
U.S. RE 34,929; 4,660,355; 4,941,310; 5,655,357; 6,058,998; 6,256,968; Canada 1,315,746; and their equivalent international patents.  
First Printing: 5/2004  
Item # T18-0100 (05/04)  
 

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