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™
The Original Home Vacuum Packaging System
Vac550
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.
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FoodSaver is a registered trademark of Tilia, Inc.
First printing, June 2000
Printed in the United States of America
FoodSaver Patent 4,941,310
FoodSaver Bag Patent RE: 34,929
Item# 18-0501 (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 550 it. The FoodSaver Vac 550 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 Ma
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Vac 550 Vac 550 THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL The FoodSaver Vac 550 About Vacuum Packaging FoodSaver Bags and Rolls Air is left in most food storage con- ◗ FoodSaver Bags and Rolls are made On Button tainers and plastic bags even when from a patented, 3-ply plastic Sealing Light they are sealed tightly. Oxygen is material with special channels that Star one of the main reasons that food remove the air. The outer layer goes bad. It starts a chemical of nylon seals freshness
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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. Lock the lid by vacuum package your food in the bag. (If you are using ready- pressing in the locks on both sides. made FoodSaver Bags, go to page 8.) (You may need to press down lightly on the stars while pressing 1 Place the Vac 550 on a flat, dry surface and plug the power cord in the locks.) into a standard elect
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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 550 on a flat, dry 5 Close the lid. Lock the lid by surface and plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet. pressing in the locks on both sides. (You may need to press down 2 Open the lid of the Vac 550. If the lid is locked, release locks by lightly on the stars while pressing pressing down firmly on the stars. in t
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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 Close the lid. Lock the lid by and an excellent way to store delicate items in the refrigerator, pressing in the locks on both sides. pantry, or on the countertop. FoodSaver Designer Canisters (You may need to press down cannot be stored in the freezer, and unlike the Bulk Storage and lightly on the stars while pressing Squ
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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 Close the lid. Lock the lid by store food in your refrigerator and pantry. The Square Canister is pressing in the locks on both sides. also ideal for marinating. (You may need to press down lightly on the stars while pressing FoodSaver Canisters cannot be stored in the freezer. The Bulk in the locks.) Storage
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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 550 used with the FoodSaver Jar Sealer allows you to 7 Close the lid. Lock the lid by vacuum package food in mason jars. There are two sizes of jar pressing in the locks on both sides. sealers: the FoodSaver Wide-Mouth Jar Sealer for wide-mouth (You may need to press down mason jars, and the FoodSaver Regular Jar Sealer for regular and lightly on the stars while pressi
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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 Close the lid. Lock the lid by packaging some foods in their original containers. They work on pressing in the locks on both sides. most metal cans and glass jars. They’re excellent for retaining the (You may need to press down freshness of tomato and pasta sauces, coffee, mustards, and toppings. lightly on the stars while pressing
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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 Close the lid. Lock the lid by non-carbonated bottled liquids fresh longer. You will keep their pressing in the locks on both sides. delicate taste from going stale by not exposing the liquids to air. (You may need to press down lightly on the stars while pressing FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers are not to be used with plastic bo
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL Care and Cleaning Instructions Food Preparation and Storage Guide The FoodSaver Vac 550 Guidelines for Vacuum perature to grow, and can grow Packaging Food with or without air. Refrigeration 1 Always unplug the Vac 550 before cleaning. slows the growth of yeast, and Vacuum packaging is not a substitute 2 Do not immerse the Vac 550 in water. freezing stops it completely. for canning nor can it reverse deteri- ◗ Bacteria: Frequently results in or
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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 550 allows you to vacuum Your FoodSaver Vac 550 is an Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) package small amounts frequently invaluable tool to help preserve the and cost effectively. quality, freshness, and nutrients of Beef, lamb, and por
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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 550: 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 550 on wet or hot surfaces, or near a heat 3 Make sure the electrical outlet is
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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
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL Marinating Recipes You can marinate in a fraction of the usual time with FoodSaver Spicy Citrus Marinated Chicken Serves 4 Canisters. What usually takes hours to marinate takes only about 20 minutes when you vacuum package your food. All FoodSaver Ingredients needed: Canisters work for marinating, but we recommend the Square 1 1 1 ⁄4 to 1 ⁄2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs FoodSaver Canister because less marinade will be needed. 2 tables
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THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL THE FOODSAVER USER MANUAL Marinating Recipes Pork New Orleans Indonesian Marinated Flank Steak Serves 4 Serves 4-6 Ingredients needed: Ingredients needed: 1 1 2 1 ⁄2 lbs. pork sirloin 1 ⁄2 to 1 ⁄3 lbs. flank steak 1 ⁄2 cup strong coffee 2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter 1 ⁄4 cup molasses 3 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 ⁄4 cup balsamic or red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 1 ⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 ⁄2
