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™
The Original Home Vacuum Packaging System
Vac1050
User Manual
©2000 by Tilia, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
This material may not be copied or reproduced in any
fashion without written permission from the publisher.
®
FoodSaver is a registered trademark of Tilia, Inc.
First printing, August 2000
Printed in the United States of America
FoodSaver Patent 4,941,310
FoodSaver Bag Patent RE: 34,929
Item# 18-0509 (10/00)
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL Welcome Table of Contents You have just purchased an appliance that will soon Welcome have you wondering how you ever got by without 2 The FoodSaver Vac 1050 it. The FoodSaver Vac 1050 is so convenient and versatile, you’ll find yourself using it every day. We 4 FoodSaver Accessories guarantee that if you make room for it on your countertop, you will quickly see how indispensable Operating Instructions: How to... it becomes in your kitchen. 6
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Vac 1050 Vac 1050 THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL The FoodSaver Vac 1050 About Vacuum Packaging FoodSaver Bags and Rolls Sealing Lights Air is left in most food storage con- ◗ FoodSaver Bags and Rolls are made Vacuum Manual Hose Port tainers and plastic bags even when from a patented, 3-ply plastic Seal Button On Button they are sealed tightly. Oxygen is material with special channels that one of the main reasons that food remove the air. The outer layer goes bad. It start
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL FoodSaver Accessories FoodSaver Canisters ◗ Vacuum packaging in the FoodSaver Wide-Mouth Jar Sealer FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers FoodSaver Square Canister is an ◗ There are three styles of FoodSaver ◗ The FoodSaver Wide-Mouth Jar ◗ FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers allow excellent way to marinate foods Canisters – Designer, Square, and Sealer allows you to you to vacuum package bottles because the process opens the Bulk Storage. They are ideal for vacuum
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL How to Make a Custom-Made Bag with FoodSaver Rolls When using FoodSaver Rolls you first need to make a bag, then 6 Close the lid. vacuum package your food in the bag. (If you are using ready- 7 Lock the lid by pulling the locks made FoodSaver Bags, go to page 9.) forward on both sides until they 1 Place the Vac 1050 on a flat, dry surface and plug the power cord snap into place. (You may need into a standard electrical outlet. to press down lig
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL How to Vacuum Package Using Ready-Made and Custom-Made FoodSaver Bags 1 If you have not already done so, place the Vac 1050 on a flat, dry 6 Lock the lid by pulling the locks surface and plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet. forward on both sides until they snap into place. (You may need 2 Open the lid. If the lid is locked, to press down lightly on the stars release the locks by pressing down while pulling the locks forward.)
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL How to Use the Sealing Time Switch How to Use the Manual Seal Button Sealing Time Switch When to Use the Manual Seal Button This two-position switch lets you control the length of the sealing Use the Manual Seal Button when you want to seal a VacLoc process. It can be set for 3 or 5 seconds. Set at 3 seconds for Bag before a complete vacuum has been created in the bag. This normal vacuum packaging. Set at 5 seconds feature is useful when vacuum
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL How to Use the Manual Seal Button 4 Place the open end of the bag down into the vacuum channel. 7 Press and release the On button. The lights will turn on in sequence as the Vac 1050 vacuums the bag. 8 To stop the vacuum process before all the air is removed, press and release the Manual Seal Button. The sound will stop and the lights will turn off when bag is sealed. The locks on the sides will release automatically. Lift up the lid and remove
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL How to Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Designer Canisters FoodSaver Designer Canisters are both functional and attractive 6 Lock the lid by pulling the locks and an excellent way to store delicate items in the refrigerator, forward on both sides until they pantry, or on the countertop. FoodSaver Designer Canisters snap into place. (You may need to cannot be stored in the freezer, and unlike the Bulk Storage and press down lightly on the stars Sq
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL How to Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Bulk Storage and Square Canisters FoodSaver Bulk Storage and Square Canisters are a great way to 7 Lock the lid by pulling the locks store food in your refrigerator and pantry. The Square Canister is forward on both sides until they also ideal for marinating. snap into place. (You may need to press down lightly on the stars FoodSaver Canisters cannot be stored in the freezer. The Bulk while pulling the lock
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL How To Vacuum Package Using the FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars The Vac 1050 used with the FoodSaver Jar Sealer allows you to 7 Lock the lid by pulling the locks vacuum package food in mason jars. There are two sizes of jar forward on both sides until they sealers: the FoodSaver Wide-Mouth Jar Sealer for wide-mouth snap into place. (You may need to mason jars, and the FoodSaver Regular Jar Sealer for regular and press down lightly on the s
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL How To Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Universal Lids FoodSaver Universal Lids give you the flexibility of vacuum 6 Lock the lid by pulling the locks packaging some foods in their original containers. They work on forward on both sides until they most metal cans and glass jars. They’re excellent for retaining the snap into place. (You may need to freshness of tomato and pasta sauces, coffee, mustards, and toppings. press down lightly on the star
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL How to Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers are the best way to keep wine, oils, and 5 Lock the lid by pulling the locks non-carbonated bottled liquids fresh longer. You will keep their forward on both sides until they delicate taste from going stale by not exposing the liquids to air. snap into place. (You may need to press down lightly on the stars FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers are not to be used with plastic b
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL Care and Cleaning Instructions Food Preparation and Storage Guide The FoodSaver Vac 1050 Guidelines for Vacuum temperature to grow, and can grow Packaging Food with or without air. Refrigeration 1 Always unplug the Vac 1050 before cleaning. slows the growth of yeast, and Vacuum packaging is not a substitute 2 Do not immerse the Vac 1050 in water. freezing stops it completely. for canning nor can it reverse deteri- ◗ Bacteria: Frequently results
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL Food Preparation and Storage Guide Preserve Your Garden Goodness plant will ripen at different times, Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage MEATS/FISH Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without the Vac 1050 allows you to Your FoodSaver Vac 1050 is an Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) vacuum package small amounts invaluable tool to help preserve the frequently and cost effectively. quality, freshness, and nutrients of Beef, lamb, and p
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL Food Preparation and Storage Guide Blanching Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage VEGETABLES Times Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without FRUITS Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) 1 Asparagus 1 ⁄2 to 3 mins. Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 8 months Apricots, Nectarines, Peaches, Plums, Freezer FoodSaver Bag
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL Food Preparation and Storage Guide Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage BAKED GOODS Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without COFFEE Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Bread/rolls, Beans Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 6 to 9 months Freezer FoodSaver Bag 1 to 3 years 6 to 12 months Bagels/pastries Ground Freez
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL Food Preparation and Storage Guide Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage POWDERY FOODS Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without BOTTLED LIQUIDS Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Oils (with no preservatives Flour/sugar, Dry milk, FoodSaver Bag, 1 such as safflower, canola, Pantry Bottle Stopper 1 to 1 ⁄2 years
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL Important Safeguards Troubleshooting For Your Own Safety, Always Follow These Basic Safety Nothing Happens When the On Button Is Pressed: Precautions When Using the FoodSaver Vac 1050: 1 Make sure the power cord is firmly plugged into the electrical outlet. 1 Read the instructions carefully. 2 Make sure the power cord is not damaged in any way. 2 Do not use the Vac 1050 on wet or hot surfaces, or near a heat 3 Make sure the electrical outlet i
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL Troubleshooting Air Was Removed From the Bag, But Has Come Back The Mason Jar or FoodSaver Canister Will Not Vacuum: Into the Bag: 1 Make sure the jar sealer is centered and pressed firmly over the lid 1 Check the seal of the bag. There may be a wrinkle in the bag along on the mason jar. the seal, which caused leakage and allowed air to come back into 2 Make sure the rubber gasket on the canister/mason jar lid is free the bag. Cut the bag ope
