How to Use a FoodSaver

Make a Bag

• 1). Place a roll of FoodSaver bag material in the roll holder.
  
  
• 2). Pull enough bag material through the bag slot to cover the food you wish to seal. Pull out another three to four inches of material. Close the lid.
  
  
• 3). Set the "Seal Level" button to 3, 4 or 5 and press the "Seal" button. The lid will push down automatically. The indicator light will blink until the bag end is sealed. Seal level 3 is the standard seal mode, while 4 and 5 are used for sealing packages that contain more moisture.
  
  
• 4). Slide the bag slicer from one end to the other to remove the new bag from the roll.
  
  
• 5). Open the lid and remove the bag. Roll any remaining bag material back onto the roll and away from the machine.
  
  

Vacuum Sealing Food

• 1). Place the food in the FoodSaver bag, positioning the food at the bottom of the bag.
  
  
• 2). Place the open end of the bag on the vacuum channel at the front of the machine. Close the lid.
  
  
• 3). Set the "Seal Level" dependent upon what type of food is in the bag. Meats and other moist foods should be set at 4 or 5.
  
  
• 4). Press the "Vacuum" button. The process will start automatically and the progress lights will blink in turn until the process is complete.
  
  
• 5). Open the lid and remove the bag. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.