Page 2 - W e l c o m e; Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
W e l c o m e T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L You have just purchased an appliance that will soonhave you wondering how you ever got by withoutit. The FoodSaver Vac 1050 is so convenient andversatile, you’ll find yourself using it every day. Weguarantee that if you make room for it on yo...
Page 3 - About Vacuum Packaging; FoodSaver Bags and Rolls are made; T h e F o o d S a v e r Va c 1 0 5 0
T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 3 About Vacuum Packaging Air is left in most food storage con-tainers and plastic bags even whenthey are sealed tightly. Oxygen isone of the main reasons that foodgoes bad. It starts a chemicalchange – robbing food of its nutri-tional value, texture, color...
Page 4 - F o o d S a v e r A c c e s s o r i e s; FoodSaver Canisters; FoodSaver Wide - Mouth Jar Sealer
F o o d S a v e r A c c e s s o r i e s T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 4 FoodSaver Canisters ◗ There are three styles of FoodSaverCanisters – Designer, Square, andBulk Storage. They are ideal forstoring delicate items and liquids,as well as dry goods and cookingstaples. TheCanisterscome...
Page 5 - You now have a custom-sized FoodSaver Bag.
T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 7 6 Close the lid. 7 Lock the lid by pulling the locksforward on both sides until theysnap into place. (You may needto press down lightly on the starswhile pulling the locks forward.) 8 Press and release the On button.The lights will turn on in sequenceas ...
Page 6 - Vacuum packaging is complete.; down into; the
T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 9 6 Lock the lid by pulling the locksforward on both sides until theysnap into place. (You may needto press down lightly on the starswhile pulling the locks forward.) 7 Press and release the On button.The lights will turn on in sequenceas the Vac 1050 vacu...
Page 7 - H o w t o U s e t h e M a n u a l S e a l B u t t o n; When to Use the Manual Seal Button; H o w t o U s e t h e S e a l i n g T i m e S w i t c h; Sealing Time Switch
H o w t o U s e t h e M a n u a l S e a l B u t t o n T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 11 When to Use the Manual Seal Button Use the Manual Seal Button when you want to seal a VacLocBag before a complete vacuum has been created in the bag. Thisfeature is useful when vacuum packaging fragi...
Page 8 - Place the open end of the bag
T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 13 7 Press and release the On button.The lights will turn on in sequenceas the Vac 1050 vacuums the bag. 8 To stop the vacuum process beforeall the air is removed, press andrelease the Manual Seal Button.The sound will stop and the lightswill turn off when...
Page 9 - How to Open the FoodSaver Designer Canister; the lids in the dishwasher.; Place the lid on top of the canister.
T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 15 6 Lock the lid by pulling the locksforward on both sides until theysnap into place. (You may need topress down lightly on the starswhile pulling the locks forward.) 7 Press and release the On button.The lights will turn on in sequenceas the Vac 1050 sta...
Page 10 - Turn the knob on the canister lid so the arrow points to “Closed.”; How to Open the FoodSaver Bulk Storage or Square Canister; Do not
H o w t o Va c u u m P a c k a g e U s i n g F o o d S a v e rB u l k S t o r a g e a n d S q u a r e C a n i s t e r s T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 16 T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 17 7 Lock the lid by pulling the locksforward on both sides until theysnap into place. (Y...
Page 11 - How to Open the Mason Jar
T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 19 H o w To Va c u u m P a c k a g e U s i n g t h e F o o d S a v e rJ a r S e a l e r w i t h M a s o n J a r s T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 18 7 Lock the lid by pulling the locksforward on both sides until theysnap into place. (You may ne...
Page 12 - Turn the knob on the universal lid so the arrow points to “Closed.”; How to Open the FoodSaver Universal Lid; H o w To Va c u u m P a c k a g e U s i n g F o o d S a v e r U n i v e r s a l L i d s
T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 21 6 Lock the lid by pulling the locksforward on both sides until theysnap into place. (You may need topress down lightly on the starswhile pulling the locks forward.) 7 Press and release the On button.The lights will turn on in sequenceas the Vac 1050 sta...
Page 13 - H o w t o Va c u u m P a c k a g e U s i n g F o o d S a v e r B o t t l e S t o p p e r s; Remove the accessory hose from the bottle stopper.; How to Remove the FoodSaver Bottle Stopper
T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 23 H o w t o Va c u u m P a c k a g e U s i n g F o o d S a v e r B o t t l e S t o p p e r s T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 22 5 Lock the lid by pulling the locksforward on both sides until theysnap into place. (You may need topress down ligh...
Page 14 - F o o d P r e p a r a t i o n a n d S t o r a g e G u i d e; C a r e a n d C l e a n i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s; FoodSaver Bags
F o o d P r e p a r a t i o n a n d S t o r a g e G u i d e T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 25 C a r e a n d C l e a n i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 24 The FoodSaver Vac 1050 1 Always unplug the Vac 1050 before cleaning. 2 Do not immerse the Va...
Page 15 - For best results pre-freeze; Preparation Guidelines for Hard Cheeses:; Preparation Guidelines for Leafy Vegetables:
T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 27 Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage M E A T S /F I S H Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Beef, lamb, and pork Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 6 months Ground meat Freezer FoodSaver Bag 1 year 4 mon...
Page 16 - Preparation Guidelines for Vegetables:; Preparation Guidelines for Fruits:
F o o d P r e p a r a t i o n a n d S t o r a g e G u i d e T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 29 Blanching Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage V E G E T A B L E S Times Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Asparagus 1 1 ⁄ 2 to 3 mins. Freez...
Page 17 - Preparation Guidelines for Baked Goods:; Preparation Guidelines for Cof fee:
T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 31 F o o d P r e p a r a t i o n a n d S t o r a g e G u i d e T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 30 Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage B A K E D G O O D S Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Bre...
Page 18 - Preparation Guidelines for Bottled Liquids:; Preparation Guidelines for Powdery Foods:
T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 33 Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage B O T T L E D L I Q U I D S Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging) Oils (with no preservatives such as safflower, canola, Pantry Bottle Stopper 1 to 1 1 ⁄ 2 years 5 to 6...
Page 19 - I m p o r t a n t S a f e g u a r d s; Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g; Nothing Happens When the On Button Is Pressed:
I m p o r t a n t S a f e g u a r d s T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 34 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 35 For Your Own Safety, Always Follow These Basic Safety Precautions When Using the FoodSaver Vac 1050: 1 Read the instructions carefully. 2 D...
Page 20 - The Mason Jar or FoodSaver Canister Will Not Vacuum:; Make sure the metal lid of the mason jar is not bent.; The FoodSaver Universal Lid Will Not Vacuum:; Keep the lid open before vacuuming and/or sealing another bag.
T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 37 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 36 The Mason Jar or FoodSaver Canister Will Not Vacuum: 1 Make sure the jar sealer is centered and pressed firmly over the lidon the mason jar. 2 Make sure the rubber gasket on the...
Page 21 - M a r i n a t i n g R e c i p e s; S p i c y C i t r u s M a r i n a t e d C h i c k e n
T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 39 Broiling/Grilling Baking Pork Closest to heat source. Not recommended 12 mins. per inch – turn once. Beef Closest to heat source. Not recommended 10 mins. per inch – turn once. Shrimp Closest to heat source. Bake at 400˚ for 3-4 mins. per side. 6-10 min...
Page 22 - I n d o n e s i a n M a r i n a t e d F l a n k S t e a k
T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 41 M a r i n a t i n g R e c i p e s T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 40 I n d o n e s i a n M a r i n a t e d F l a n k S t e a k Serves 4-6 Ingredients needed: 1 1 ⁄ 2 to 1 2 ⁄ 3 lbs. flank steak 2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter3 tablespoons...
Page 23 - Va c u u m P a c k a g i n g N o n - F o o d I t e m s; S a l s a M a r i n a t e d S h r i m p
Va c u u m P a c k a g i n g N o n - F o o d I t e m s T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 43 Your FoodSaver Vac 1050 also pro-tects non-food items from oxidation,corrosion, and moisture. Just followthe directions for vacuum packagingusing the FoodSaver Bags or acces-sories. ◗ Vacuum package...
Page 24 - Some states do not allow this; Evidence of original purchase is required, so; Services Suppor t; W a r r a n t y a n d S e r v i c e I n f o r m a t i o n
T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L 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. Some states do not...
Page 25 - User Manual; The Original Home Vacuum Packaging System; Vac
© 2000 by Tilia, Inc. All Rights Reser ved. 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 2000Printed in the United States of America FoodSaver Patent 4,941,310Fo...