FoodSaver FFS017 User manual

User
Instructions
FFS017
FOOD PRESERVATION SYSTEM

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FIG. 1
C
D
F
M
N
E
I
H
A B
G
KJ
L
U T S
RQPO

1
2
3
1
2
3
FIG. 2 FIG. 3
Vac/Seal MoistSeal
Power
Accessory
Marinate
Vac/Seal MoistSeal
Power
Power
MoistSeal
Power
Moist
Power

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FoodSaver®Vacuum Sealing
System
Why Vacuum Package?
Exposure to air causes food to lose nutrition and
flavour, and also enables many types of bacteria,
mould and yeast to grow. The FoodSaver
®
vacuum
packaging system removes air and seals in flavour
and quality. With a full line of FoodSaver
®
bags, and
canisters to expand your options, you can now enjoy
the benefits of a scientifically proven food storage
method that keeps food fresh up to five times
longer.
The FoodSaver
®
System Saves Time and Money
• Spend less money. With the FoodSaver
®
system,
you can buy in bulk or buy on sale and vacuum
package your food in desired portions without
wasting food.
• Save more time. Cook ahead for the week,
preparing meals and saving them in FoodSaver
®
bags.
• Marinate in minutes. Vacuum packaging opens
up the pores of food so you can get that great
marinated flavour in just 20 minutes instead of
overnight.
• Make entertaining easy. Make your signature
dish in advance so you can spend quality time
with your guests.
• Enjoy seasonal or specialty foods. Keep highly
perishable or infrequently used items fresh
longer.
• Control portions for dieting. Vacuum package
sensible portions and write the calories and fat
content on the bag.
• Protect non-food items. Keep camping and
boating supplies dry and organised for outings.
Protect polished silver from tarnishing by
minimizing exposure to air.
FoodSaver®Accessories
Get the most out of your FoodSaver
®
appliance
with easy-to-use FoodSaver
®
bags, canisters and
accessories.
FoodSaver
®
Bags and Rolls
FoodSaver
®
bags and rolls feature special channels
that enable the efficient removal of air. The multi-
ply construction makes them an especially effective
barrier to oxygen and moisture and helps to prevent
freezer burn. FoodSaver
®
bags and rolls come in a
variety of sizes.
Important Safeguards
This appliance can be used by
children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children
without supervision.
If the supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, or its service agent
or a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard.
• Always use the appliance on a stable, secure, dry
and level surface.
• CAUTION: THIS SEALER IS NOT FOR COMMERCIAL
USE. Never use this appliance for anything
other than its intended use. This appliance is for
household use only. Do not use this appliance
outdoors.
• Never immerse the appliance or power cord and
plug in water or any other liquid.
• Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or
if there are any visible signs of damage.
• Ensure the appliance is switched off and
unplugged from the supply socket after use, before
cleaning.
• To disconnect, unplug the power cord from the
electrical outlet. Do not disconnect by pulling on
the cord.
• Do not use an extension cord with the appliance.
• Use only accessories or attachments recommended
by the manufacturer.
• When reheating foods in FoodSaver® bags make
sure to place them in water at a low simmering
temperature below 75°C (170°F).
• FOODS INSIDE BAG CAN BE DEFROSTED BUT
NOT REHEATED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN. When
defrosting foods in the microwave in FoodSaver®
bags make sure not to exceed maximum power
of 180 watts (defrost setting), maximum time of
2 minutes and maximum temperature of 70°C
(158°F).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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FoodSaver
®
Canisters
FoodSaver
®
canisters are simple to use and ideal for
vacuum packaging delicate items such as muffins
and other baked goods, liquids and dry goods.
FoodSaver
®
Fresh Zipper Bags
FoodSaver
®
Zipper Bags feature special channels
that enable the efficient removal of air. The multi-
ply construction makes them an especially effective
barrier to oxygen and moisture.
FoodSaver
®
Fresh Containers
FoodSaver
®
Fresh Containers are simple to use and
ideal for vacuum packaging delicate items such as
muffins and other baked goods, liquids and dry
goods.
FoodSaver
®
Bottle Stopper
Use FoodSaver
®
bottle stoppers to vacuum package
wine, non-carbonated liquids and oils. This will
extend the life of the liquid and preserve the flavour.
Don’t use the bottle stopper on plastic bottles.
FoodSaver
®
Quick Marinator
The quick marinator infuses food with flavour in
minutes instead of hours using vacuum power to
penetrate marinades deep into the food.
Ordering
To order FoodSaver
®
bags, rolls and accessories
please visit www.foodsaver.co.uk.
Making a bag from a
FoodSaver®Roll
You can make your own custom sized bags from a
FoodSaver
®
roll. Referring to Fig. 2:
1. Plug your food preservation system into the
mains supply socket. Move the latch
D
to the
unlock position ( ).
2. If you haven’t already done so, open the lid and
insert a FoodSaver® roll into the storage area.
Pull the roll end out until about 10mm of the roll
overlaps the sealing strip
K
.
Note: The visible FoodSaver
®
roll allows you to
see how much bag material you have left, so you
can quickly see when you will need to replace a
roll or purchase more.
3. Close the lid all the way and move the latch to
the on position ( ). The power light comes on to
indicate that the appliance is ready to use. Press
the Seal button
U
to create the first seal. When
the seal light goes out, the end of the roll will
now have been sealed.
4. Move the latch to the unlock position ( ). Pull
the roll out to the required length for the item
being packaged. Add an extra 75mm to allow
the bag to be sealed then slide the roll cutter
E
across to cut the roll.
Tip: Each time you move the latch to the seal
position you create the seal for your next bag,
making continuous bag making a simpler
process.
Using your Food Preservation
System
Referring to Fig. 3:
1. Place the item to be packaged into the bag. You
can use a ready made FoodSaver® bag or make
your own from a FoodSaver® roll.
2. Move the latch
D
to the unlock position ( ) and
open the lid. Place the open end of the bag into
the slot of the drip tray.
3. Close the lid and move the latch to the on
position ( ).
4. Press the Vacuum and Seal button
T
. Your
FoodSaver® appliance will start to remove the air
from the bag (the vacuum and seal light comes
on). When fully vacuumed, the bag starts to seal.
Note: Press the Vacuum and Seal button at any
time to pause the process. Or, press the Seal
button to immediately stop the vacuum process
and start sealing the bag.
5. The process is complete when the vacuum and
seal light goes out.
Packaging moist foods
If you are packaging foods that are moist or very
juicy, press the Moist Food button
S
BEFORE
pressing the Vacuum and Seal button.
Sealing a bag without removing any air
To seal a bag without extracting the air from it, press
the Seal button
U
. The process is complete when
the seal light goes out. You can seal the types of
bag that are used to package snacks such as potato
crisps, tortilla chips, etc.

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Using FoodSaver
®
accessories
To vacuum seal a Fresh Zipper Bag or Fresh
Container:
1. Pull the retractable handheld
C
sealer away
from the appliance.
2. Fit the end of the hand-held sealer over the
valve on the accessory and make sure that it is
connected firmly. Follow any specific instructions
that come with the FoodSaver
®
accessory.
Note: To vacuum seal a FoodSaver
®
Canister,
remove the reservoir (clear bottom section) of
the sealer by pulling it down and off the top
section. Insert the tip of the sealer into the port
on the canister.
3. Press the Accessory button
H
to start the
vacuum process. The appliance will stop
automatically when the accessory is fully vacuum
sealed.
To marinate in a FoodSaver
®
Quick Marinator:
1. Pull the retractable handheld sealer
C
away
from the appliance. Remove the reservoir (clear
bottom section) of the sealer by pulling it down
and off the top section.
2. Insert the tip of the handheld sealer into the
port on the marinator and make sure that it is
connected firmly. Follow any specific instructions
that come with the FoodSaver
®
accessory.
3. Press the Marinate button
I
to start the vacuum
process. During this process the appliance will
automatically vacuum and release three times to
obtain optimum flavour infusion.
Care and Cleaning
Never immerse the appliance or power cord and
plug in water or any other liquid. Always unplug
the appliance before cleaning.
Wipe over the body of the appliance with a soft, dry
cloth.
Remove and empty the drip tray
J
after each
use. Wash it in warm soapy water or place it in the
top rack of the dishwasher. Dry thoroughly before
refitting.
Check the upper gasket
G
, lower gasket
M
and
around the drip tray to make sure that they are free
from food debris. Wipe the gaskets with a warm
soapy cloth if needed.
Remove the reservoir of the retractable handheld
sealer after each use. Wash it in warm soapy water
and air dry thoroughly before replacing.
Storage
Close the lid and move the latch
D
to the locked
position ( ). This is enough to secure the lid but
avoids compressing the gaskets (which may cause
incorrect functioning of the appliance).
Make sure that the appliance is clean and store
upright, on a flat, level surface, away from the edge
and where it cannot be easily knocked over.

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Storage Guide, Hints and Tips
Vacuum Packaging and Food Safety
The vacuum packaging process extends the life of foods
by removing most of the air from the sealed container,
thereby reducing oxidation, which affects nutritional value,
flavour and overall quality. Removing air can also inhibit
growth of microorganisms, which can cause problems
under certain conditions:
To preserve foods safely, it is critical that you maintain low
temperatures. You can significantly reduce the growth of
microorganisms at temperatures of 4°C or below.
Freezing at -17°C does not kill microorganisms, but stops
them from growing. For long-term storage, always freeze
perishable foods that have been vacuum packaged, and
keep refrigerated after thawing.
It is important to note that vacuum packaging is NOT
a substitute for canning and it cannot reverse the
deterioration of foods. It can only slow down the changes
in quality. It is difficult to predict how long foods will retain
their top-quality flavour, appearance or texture because it
depends on age and condition of the food on the day it
was vacuum packaged.
Important: Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute
for refrigeration or freezing. Any perishable foods that
require refrigeration must still be refrigerated or frozen
after vacuum packaging. To avoid possible illness, do
not reuse bags after storing raw meats, raw fish or greasy
foods. Do not reuse bags that have been microwaved or
simmered.
Thawing and Reheating
Vacuum Packaged Foods
Always thaw foods in a refrigerator or a
microwave oven — do not thaw perishable
foods at room temperature.
Foods inside bag can be defrosted but not
reheated in a microwave oven. When defrosting foods
in the microwave in FoodSaver™bags make sure not to
exceed maximum power of 180 watts (defrost setting),
maximum time of 2 minutes and maximum temperature
of 70°C (158°F). You can also reheat foods in FoodSaver™
bags by placing them in water at a low simmer below
75°C (170°F). Follow any specific instructions that come
with the FoodSaver™ specialty bags.
Preparation Guidelines
Meat and Fish
For best results, pre-freeze meat and fish for 1-2 hours
before vacuum sealing in a FoodSaver®bag. This helps
retain the juice and shape, and guarantees a better seal. If
it’s not possible to pre-freeze, place a folded paper towel
between meat or fish and top of bag, but below seal area.
Leave a paper towel in bag to absorb excess moisture and
juices during the vacuum sealing process.
Note: Beef may appear darker after vacuum sealing
due to the removal of oxygen. This is not an indication of
spoilage.
Hard Cheeses
To keep cheese fresh, vacuum seal it after
each use. Make your FoodSaver®bag extra
long, allowing 25mm of bag material for
each time you plan to open and reseal, in
addition to the 75mm room you normally leave between
contents and seal.
Simply cut sealed edge and remove cheese. When you’re
ready to reseal the cheese, just drop it in bag and reseal.
Important: Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria, soft
cheeses should never be vacuum sealed.
Vegetables
Vegetables need to be blanched before
vacuum sealing. This process stops the
enzyme action that could lead to loss of
flavour, colour and texture.
To blanch vegetables, place them in boiling water or
in the microwave until they are cooked, but still crisp.
Blanching times range from 1 to 2 minutes for leafy
greens and peas; 3 to 4 minutes for snap peas, sliced
courgette or broccoli; 5 minutes for carrots; and 7 to 11
minutes for corn on the cob. After blanching, immerse
vegetables in cold water to stop the cooking process.
Finally, dry vegetables on a towel before vacuum sealing.
Note: All vegetables (including broccoli, Brussels
sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, turnips) naturally emit
gases during storage. Therefore, after blanching, they
must be stored in freezer only.
When freezing vegetables, it is best to pre-freeze them
for 1–2 hours or until solidly frozen. To freeze vegetables
in individual servings, first place on a baking sheet and
spread them out so they are not touching. This prevents
them from freezing together in a block. Once they are
frozen, remove from baking sheet and vacuum seal
vegetables in a FoodSaver®bag. After they have been
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Important: Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria, fresh
mushrooms, onions and garlic should never be vacuum
sealed.
Leafy Vegetables
For best results, use a canister to store leafy
vegetables. First wash the vegetables, and then
dry with a towel or salad spinner. After they are
dried, put them in a canister and vacuum seal as
normal. Store in the refrigerator.
Fruits
When freezing soft fruits or berries, it is best to
pre-freeze them for 1-2 hours or until solidly
frozen. To freeze fruit in individual servings, first
place on a baking sheet and spread them out so
they are not touching. This prevents them from
freezing together in a block. Once they are
frozen, remove from baking sheet and vacuum seal fruit in
a FoodSaver®bag.
After they have been vacuum sealed, return them to the
freezer. You can vacuum seal portions for baking or in
your favourite combinations for easy fruit salad all year
round. If storing in the refrigerator, we recommend using
a FoodSaver®canister.
Baked Goods
To vacuum seal soft or airy baked goods, we
recommend using a FoodSaver®canister so
they will hold their shape. If using a bag,
pre-freeze for 1-2 hours or until solidly
frozen. To save time, make cookie dough, pie
shells, whole pies, or mix dry ingredients in advance and
vacuum seal for later use.
Coffee and Powdery Foods
To prevent food particles from being drawn
into vacuum pump, place a coffee filter or
paper towel at top of bag or canister before
vacuum sealing. You can also place the food
in its original bag inside a FoodSaver®bag, or
use a FoodSaver®Universal Lid with the original container
to vacuum seal.
Liquids
Before you vacuum seal liquids such as soup
stock, pre-freeze in a casserole dish, loaf pan
or ice cube tray until solid. Remove frozen
liquid from pan and vacuum seal in a
FoodSaver®bag. You can stack these ‘frozen
bricks’ in your freezer.
When you’re ready to use, just cut corner of bag and
place in a dish in microwave or drop into water at a low
simmer, below 75°C (170°F).
To vacuum seal non-carbonated bottled liquids, you
can use a FoodSaver®Bottle Stopper with the original
container.
Remember to leave at least 25mm of room between
contents and the bottom of the Bottle Stopper. You can
reseal bottles after each use.
Pre-Made Meals, Leftovers and Sandwiches
Efficiently store your pre-made meals,
leftovers and sandwiches in the stackable,
lightweight FoodSaver®containers. They are
microwaveable, top rack dishwasher safe and
come with a custom adaptor.
The lightweight containers will be ready to head off to the
office, to school or the great outdoors whenever you are!
Snack Foods
Your snack foods will maintain their
freshness longer when you vacuum seal
them. For best results, use a FoodSaver®
canister for crushable items like
crackers.

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Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Seal light is flashing. • The appliance is overheated. Always allow 20 seconds between seals. Under
heavy usage, the appliance will shut off automatically and the seal light will flash.
Wait several minutes for the appliance to cool down.
• The vacuum pump has been running for more than 120 seconds. Under heavy
usage the appliance will shut off automatically and the seal light will flash.
Vacuum pump is running,
but the appliance is not
vacuuming air from the bag.
• If making a bag from a roll, make sure that one end of the bag is sealed. Adjust
the bag and try again. Make sure that the open end of the bag is down inside the
drip tray.
• Check for wrinkles in the bag along the sealing strip. To prevent wrinkles in the
seal, gently stretch the bag flat while inserting bag into the drip tray.
• Open the appliance and make sure that there are no foreign objects, dirt or
debris on the upper gasket.
Bag is not sealing properly. • Make sure that the appliance is turned on.
• There is too much liquid in the bag, freeze before vacuuming.
• Check for food debris around the seal areas. If present, clean the gaskets.
• The bag has wrinkles – to prevent wrinkles in the seal, gently stretch the bag flat
while inserting bag into the drip tray.
• The appliance has overheated. Wait several minutes for it to cool down.
No lights on the control panel. • Make sure that the appliance is plugged into the mains supply socket and turned
on.
Cannot insert a bag into the
vacuum sealer.
• Make sure that there is enough bag material to reach the centre of the drip tray.
• Always allow about 75mm extra space to allow the bag to seal tightly around the
food contents.
• Gently stretch the bag flat while inserting into the drip tray. Make sure that the
end of the bag curls down into the drip tray.
Air was removed from the bag,
but now air has re-entered.
• Examine the seal. A wrinkle along the seal may cause air to re-enter the bag. To
prevent wrinkles in the seal, gently stretch the bag flat while inserting bag into the
drip tray.
• Moisture or food material (such as juices, grease, crumbs, powders) along the
seal prevents the bag from sealing properly. Cut the bag open, wipe the top
inside of the bag and reseal.
• Sharp food items may have punctured the bag. Use a new bag if there is a hole.
Cover sharp food items with a soft cushioning material, such as a paper towel,
and reseal.
• Fermentation or the release of natural gases from inside the foods may have
occurred. When this happens, food may have begun to spoil and should be
discarded.
The bag has melted. • The sealing strip may have become too hot. Always wait at least 20 seconds for
the appliance to cool down before you vacuum seal another item.
• Use FoodSaver® brand bags. FoodSaver® Bags and Rolls are specially designed
for FoodSaver® appliances.
FoodSaver® Container does
not vacuum.
• The lid of the container must be correctly placed on and aligned to the container.
• Make sure you press the Accessory button.
FoodSaver® Roll not
dispensing.
• Pull roll firmly from the bag dispenser.
If you need further assistance: • Please visit www.foodsaver.co.uk or contact FoodSaver® Brand Customer
Service on 0800 525 089.

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Guarantee
Please keep your receipt as this will be required for any
claims under this guarantee.
This appliance is guaranteed for 2 years after your
purchase as described in this document.
During this guaranteed period, if in the unlikely event
the appliance no longer functions due to a design or
manufacturing fault, please take it back to the place
of purchase, with your till receipt and a copy of this
guarantee.
The rights and benefits under this guarantee are
additional to your statutory rights, which are not
affected by this guarantee. Only Jarden Consumer
Solutions (Europe) Limited (“JCS (Europe)”) has the right
to change these terms.
JCS (Europe) undertakes within the guarantee period to
repair or replace the appliance, or any part of appliance
found to be not working properly free of charge
provided that:
• you promptly notify the place of purchase or JCS
(Europe) of the problem; and
• the appliance has not been altered in any way
or subjected to damage, misuse, abuse, repair
or alteration by a person other than a person
authorised by JCS (Europe).
Faults that occur through, improper use, damage,
abuse, use with incorrect voltage, acts of nature, events
beyond the control of JCS (Europe), repair or alteration
by a person other than a person authorised by JCS
(Europe) or failure to follow instructions for use are
not covered by this guarantee. Additionally, normal
wear and tear, including, but not limited to, minor
discoloration and scratches are not covered by this
guarantee.
The rights under this guarantee shall only apply to the
original purchaser and shall not extend to commercial
or communal use.
If your appliance includes a country-specific guarantee
or warranty insert please refer to the terms and
conditions of such guarantee or warranty in place of
this guarantee or contact your local authorized dealer
for more information.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of
with Household waste. Please recycle where facilities
exist. E-mail us at [email protected] for
further recycling and WEEE information.
Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited
5400 Lakeside
Cheadle Royal Business Park
Cheadle
SK8 3GQ
United Kingdom
Installation of a Plug
If the plug is not suitable for the socket outlets in your
home, it can be removed and replaced by a plug of
the correct type. If you remove the plug it must not be
connected to a 13 amp socket and the plug must be
disposed of immediately.
NOTE: If the terminals in the plug are not marked or if
you are unsure or in doubt about the installation of the
plug please contact a qualified electrician.
If a 13A 3-pin plug is fitted, it must be an ASTA
approved plug, conforming to BS1363 standard.
Replacement fuses must be BSI or ASTA BS1362
approved.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured as such:
• BROWN - LIVE
• BLUE - NEUTRAL
Please note that the colour of these mains wires may
not correspond with the colour markings that identify
the terminals in your plug.
The BROWN coloured wire must be connected to
the terminal, which is marked with the letter “L” or is
coloured RED.
The BLUE coloured wire must be connected to the
terminal, which is marked with the letter “N” or is
coloured BLACK.
DO NOT CONNECT either of these wires to the earth
terminal in the plug. The earth terminal plug is marked
with the letter “E”, or with the earth symbol , or
coloured GREEN, or GREEN and YELLOW.
Fuse
Blue
(Neutral)
Brown
(Live)
Do Not Connect
Mains Wires Here
CORD
GRIP
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