FoodSaver V2830 - Manual

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Progress Lights

Show progress of vacuum and seal process.
All three lights shut off when the full process
is finished.

CrushFree

™

Instant Seal Button

This button has three uses:

1.

Press to immediately stop the vacuum
process and begin sealing the bag. This
prevents crushing delicate items such as
bread, cookies and pastries.

2.

Press to create a seal when making bags
from a FoodSaver

®

Roll.

3.

Press to create a seal on Mylar bags
(such as a potato chip bag) to keep food
sealed airtight.

T

S

Canister Vacuum Button

Press to achieve best vacuum for
canisters and accessories.

Seal Indicator Light

Constant light indicates sealing

process is engaged.

(Flashing light

indicates error.)

R

Q

B

ag

s

&

Rolls

1.

Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches of
space between bag contents and top of bag.

2.

Open appliance lid and place open end of bag
into Vacuum Channel

(J)

.

3.

Close lid and use Latch

(E)

to lock.

4.

Press appropriate Food Setting Button

(N)

—

Choose

Moist

for juicy foods or

Dry

for foods

without liquid. Appliance will default to

Dry

setting after each use.

5.

Press appropriate Speed Setting Button

(P)

—

Choose

Normal

for average-sized bags, canisters

and all accessories; or

High

for larger-sized bags

and canisters. Appliance will default to

Normal

speed after each use.

6.

Press Vacuum & Seal Button

(M)

to begin

automatic vacuum and sealing process.

7.

When Progress Lights

(S)

turn off, unlock Latch,

lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if
needed. (See

FoodSaver

®

Reference Guide

for food

safety tips.)

Note:

Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds after

each use. Always store the appliance with the Latch
halfway to secure for storage.

1.

Open appliance lid and place roll into Roll
Storage Compartment

(G)

.

2.

Lift up Bag Cutter Bar

(H)

.

3.

Pull bag material to the outer edge of the
Sealing Strip

(L)

and lower the Cutter Bar.

4.

Close and lock the lid using the Latch

(E)

.

5.

Press Seal Button

(T)

.

6.

When Progress Lights

(S)

turn off, sealing is

complete. Unlock Latch and lift lid.

7.

You now have one sealed end and need to cut
the bag to the length you need. Pull out enough
bag material to hold item to be vacuum packed,
plus 3 inches.

8.

Gently press and slide Bag Cutter across the
length of the roll.

Now you are ready to vacuum package with your
new bag (see below).

Getting Started

Registering your appliance is quick and easy at

www.foodsaver.com

. If you register on our website, you will have the

opportunity to receive special bag and accessory introductory offers. Refer to the registration card in the box.

Accessories

How to Prepare FoodSaver

®

Accessories for Vacuum Packaging

FoodSaver

®

Accessories

Accessories include FoodSaver

®

Vacuum Packaging Canisters, Universal Lids, Jar Sealers and Bottle Stoppers.

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

(A)

.

5.

For accessories without a large knob on lid,
vacuum package using instructions below.

How to Open FoodSaver

®

Accessories after Vacuum Packaging

FoodSaver

®

Vacuum Packaging Canisters

(without large knob on lid)

To release vacuum and open, push gray rubber
button on lid.

Quick Marinators (with large knob on lid)
and Universal Lids

To release vacuum and open, turn knob on lid
to

Open

.

FoodSaver

®

Jar Sealer with Mason Jars

For use with Ball

®

and Kerr

®

brand Mason jars.

To release vacuum and open, wedge spoon between
Mason jar lid and highest part of threaded rim. Twist
spoon gently to release vacuum.

IMPORTANT:

Do NOT use screw bands when

vacuum packaging jars.

FoodSaver

®

Bottle Stoppers

To release vacuum and open, simply pull up on
Bottle Stopper.

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver

®

Accessories

1.

Prepare container according to FoodSaver

®

Accessory Guidelines above.

2.

With lid closed, insert one end of Accessory
Hose

(A)

into Port

(O)

on appliance. Insert

other end into port on accessory. Twist black
tab while inserting to ensure a tight fit.

3.

Lock the Latch

(E)

on side of appliance

before vacuuming.

4.

If vacuum packaging in a large canister, push

High

Speed Setting

(P)

Button.

5.

Push the Canister Vacuum Button

(Q)

. Motor will

run until vacuum process is complete.

6.

When motor turns off, gently twist and remove
Accessory Hose from accessory and appliance.
Unlock Latch.

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.

How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver

®

Roll

Features

Advanced Design

™

Features

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver

®

Bags

Place Bag Material on Sealing Strip

Close and Latch Lid

Press Seal Button

Place Bag in Vacuum Channel

Close and Latch Lid

Press Vacuum & Seal Button

3

4

5

2

3

6

Vacuum & Seal Button

This button has two uses:

1.

Press to vacuum package and seal food
airtight. Appliance shuts off automatically.

2.

Press to cancel process at any point.

Adjustable Food Settings

Select food type to optimize the seal —

Dry

(normal seal time) for foods without liquid;

Moist

(longer seal time) for juicy foods.

Accessory Port

Attach Accessory Hose

(A)

here to

vacuum package with FoodSaver

®

Canisters

and Accessories.

O

N

M

Two Speed Settings

Select speed to optimize vacuum —

Normal

for average-sized bags,

canisters and all accessories;

High

for larger-sized bags and canisters.

P

The user-friendly control panel makes it easy for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver

®

Advanced

Design

™

Vacuum Packaging System, and the touchpad design allows you to easily wipe it clean.

Flip-up Storage

The V2830 model flips upright for convenient,
space-saving storage. See Tips section for detailed
flip-up directions.

Insert Accessory Hose into Port