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.
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Tips on Using PulseVac Control Feature
Use the PulseVac Control feature to manually control
the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items.
5. Push and hold the Pulse Button (R). The vacuum
will run as long as the Pulse Button is held down.
Release the Pulse Button to stop the vacuum
process. Repeat pushing the Pulse Button until
desired amount of air has been removed.
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). Close lid and use Latch (E) to lock.
6. Press Seal Button (U) to seal the bag and end
Pulse mode.
3. Press appropriate Food Setting Button (N) Moist or Dry.
7. When the Progress Lights (T) turn off, unlock Latch,
4. Press appropriate Speed Setting Button (P). For best
results, choose either Gentle or Normal Speed setting.
You can change speed settings between pushes of
the Pulse Button if you wish.
lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed.
Tips on Sealing a Bag
Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.
When making a bag from a roll, place bag material on
Sealing Strip (L), close lid and make sure to use the
Latch (E) to lock lid. Then press Seal Button (U).
excess liquids. Just be sure to leave at least 3 inches
between paper towel and end of bag so that bag seals
properly with paper towel inside.
Make sure appliance has time to cool down.
Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. If appliance is
engaged prior to 20 seconds from last use, the error
light will flash. 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 (J) or trapped in the
seal. Either pre-freeze moist food 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
Tips on Removing Air from a Bag
Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.
When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make sure the
Latch (E) is in the locked position.
If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without
stopping, consider the following: If vacuum packaging
with a bag, make sure open end is placed down inside
Vacuum Channel (J) and make sure Accessory Hose (A)
is not attached. If 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 (L) before closing lid and vacuum
packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply
cut bag open and vacuum package again.
Tips on Storage
To utilize flip-up storage:
1. Close the lid.
2. Turn Latch (E) halfway to secure for storage
(the halfway position locks appliance lid for storage
without compressing the foam gasket and creating
unnecessary wear and tear).
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4. Raise the front of appliance until it’s in the upright
position and it clicks.
3. Push and hold Release Button (C) on the right side
5. Let go of the Release Button.
of appliance.
6. When ready to use again, press Release Button and
lower front of appliance.
QuickStart
V2860
Features of Your FoodSaver Appliance
Accessory Hose
A
B
Accessory Hose
Storage
Flip-up Release
Button
C
D
E
Touchpad Control
Panel
Easy-lock Latch
Pen Storage
F
Roll Storage
G
Compartment
Bag Cutter and
Cutter Bar
H
Easy-clean DripTray
Vacuum Channel
I
J
Foam Gasket
K
L
Extra-wide Sealing Strip
For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the FoodSaver Reference Guide
1-877-804-5383 (Canada). Get tips on vacuum packaging and order FoodSaver accessories.
Features
Advanced Design Features
The user-friendly control panel makes it easy for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver Advanced
Design Features, and the touchpad design allows you to easily wipe it clean.
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 any process at any point.
CanisterVacuum Button
Press to achieve best vacuum for
canisters and accessories.
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Q
R
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PulseVac Control Button
Use to manually control the vacuum process
and avoid crushing delicate items. See Tips
section for further information.
Adjustable Food Settings
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O
Select food type to optimize the seal – Dry
(normal seal time) for foods without liquid;
Moist (longer seal time) for juicy foods.
Seal Reminder Light
S
Flashes when using the PulseVac
Control function to remind you to
press the Seal Button.
Accessory Port
Attach Accessory Hose (A) here to
vacuum package with FoodSaver Canisters
and Accessories.
Three Speed Settings
Progress Lights
P
T
Select speed to optimize vacuum –
Gentle for delicate foods; Normal for
average-sized bags, canisters and all
accessories; Fast for larger-sized bags
and canisters.
Signal progression of vacuuming and sealing
process. All three lights extinguish when the
full process is finished.
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CrushFree Instant Seal Button
U
This button has four 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.
Flip-up Storage
The V2860 model flips upright for convenient,
space-saving storage. See Tips section for detailed
flip-up directions.
4. Press during Pulse mode to seal bag.
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.
How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll
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Place Bag Material on Sealing Strip
Close and Latch Lid
Press Seal Button
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 (U).
6. When Progress Lights (T) 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).
How toVacuum Package with FoodSaver Bags
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Place Bag in Vacuum Channel
Close and Latch Lid
Press Vacuum & Seal Button
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).
6. Press Vacuum & Seal Button (M) to begin automatic
vacuum and sealing process.
7. When Progress Lights (T) turn off, unlock Latch,
lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if
needed. (See FoodSaver Reference Guide for food
safety tips.)
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.
5. Press appropriate Speed Setting Button (P) –
Choose Gentle for delicate foods; Normal for
average-sized bags, canisters and all accessories; or
Fast for larger-sized bags and canisters. Appliance
will default to Normal speed.
Note: Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds after
each use. If appliance is engaged prior to 20 seconds
from last use, the error light will flash.
FoodSaver Accessories
Accessories include FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging Canisters, Universal Lids, Jar Sealers and Bottle Stoppers.
How to Prepare FoodSaver Accessories forVacuum Packaging
1. Always leave at least one inch of space between
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).
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
5. For accessories without a large knob on lid, vacuum
in bottle.
package using instructions below.
How toVacuum Package with FoodSaver Accessories
1. Prepare container according to FoodSaver
5. Push the Canister Vacuum Button (Q). Motor will
Accessory Guidelines above.
run until vacuum process is complete.
2. With lid closed, insert one end of Accessory
Hose (A) into Port (O) on appliance. Insert other
end into port on accessory. Twist gray tab while
inserting to ensure a tight fit.
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.
3. Lock the Latch (E) on side of appliance
It should not move.
before vacuuming.
Note: For important tips on using accessories with
different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver
Reference Guide.
4. If vacuum packaging in a large canister, push
Fast Speed Setting (P) button.
How to Open FoodSaver Accessories afterVacuum Packaging
FoodSaverVacuum Packaging Canisters
(without large knob on lid)
To release vacuum and open, push gray rubber
button on lid.
FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars
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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.
Quick Marinators (with large knob on lid)
and Universal Lids
IMPORTANT: Do NOT use screw bands when
vacuum packaging jars.
To release vacuum and open, turn knob on lid
to Open.
FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers
To release vacuum and open, simply pull up on
Bottle Stopper.
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