FoodSaver VI205 User manual

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VI205
Features of Your FoodSaver Appliance
For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the FoodSaver
Reference Guide included in your kit. Questions? Visit us at www.foodsaver.com
or call 1-800-777-5452 (U.S.) or 1-877-804-5383 (Canada), Mon-Fri 8am-8pm,
Sat 9am-6pm EST. Get tips on vacuum packaging and order FoodSaver accessories.
Rubber Gasket

Getting Started
Registering your appliance is quick and easy at www.foodsaver.com.
How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll
Place Rag on Sealing Strip Set Seal Control Switch Press and Release Lid
1. Cut enough bag material from roll to hold item
to be vacuum packaged, plus 3 inches. Be sure to
cut straight.
2. Open appliance lid and place one end of bag
material across Sealing Strip (J), not over black
rubber gasket (L).
3. Close lid.
4. Turn Seal Control Switch (D) to Q.
5. Press down firmly on lid with both hands until
motor starts, wait 3-5 seconds, then release.
Motor will continue to run.
6. When motor and Indicator Light (A) turn off,
open lid and remove bag.
Now you are ready to vacuum package with your
new bag (see below).
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver Bags
Place Rag in Vacuum Channel Set Seal Control Switch Press and Release Lid
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
down into Vacuum Channel (I).
3. Close lid.
4. Turn Seal Control Switch (D) to:
Q to reseal a non-FoodSaver Bag, e.g. potato chip
bag (shorter seal time) or vacuum package in
FoodSaver accessories.
Q to vacuum package using a FoodSaver Bag
(medium seal time).
Q to vacuum package moist or juicy foods such
as raw meat (longer seal time).
5. To begin vacuum process, press down firmly on lid
with both hands until motor starts, wait 3-5 seconds,
then release. Motor will continue to run.
6 . When motor and light turn off, open 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.

FoodSaver Accessories
Accessories include FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging Canisters, Universal Lids, Jar Sealers and Bottle Stoppers.
FoodSaver Accessory Guidelines
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.
5. For accessories without a large knob on lid,
vacuum package using instructions below.
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver Accessories
Insert Accessory Hose Set Seal Control Switch Press and Release Lid
1. Prepare container according to FoodSaver
Accessory Guidelines above.
2. Insert one end of Accessory Hose (G) into
Accessory Port (F) on appliance. Insert other
end into port on accessory. Twist gray tab while
inserting to ensure a tight fit.
3. Turn Seal Control Switch (D) to O' or if your
model has it, to Accessory.
4. To begin vacuum process, press down firmly on lid
until motor starts, wait 3-5 seconds, then release.
Motor will continue to run.
How to Open FoodSaver Accessories after Vacuum Packaging
5. When motor turns off, vacuum process is complete.
6. Gently twist and remove Accessory Hose from
accessory and appliance.
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.
FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging Canisters
(without large knob on lid)
To release vacuum and open, push gray rubber
button on lid.
FoodSaver Bulk Canisters and 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.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT use screw bands when
vacuum packaging jars. To open, wedge spoon
between Mason jar lid and highest part of threaded
rim. Twist spoon gently to release vacuum.
FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers
To release vacuum and open, simply twist and pull
up on Bottle Stopper.

Additional Features
Instant Seal Button
The Instant Seal Button (C) stops the vacuum process
early and seals the bag, preventing fragile foods such
as cookies from being crushed.
I. V acuum package as described in previous sections.
2. To stop process before all air is removed, press and
release Instant Seal Button. Vacuum process will
stop within a few seconds and bag will be sealed.
3. When light and motor turn off, open lid and
remove bag.
Cancel Button
If fragile foods start to crush, you can also stop Cancel Button (B) and motor will stop,
the vacuum process without sealing the bag. Press
Extended Vacuum Button
The Extended Vacuum Button (E) removes extra air Simply press button during vacuum process and hold
from large canisters and bags. 10-15 seconds, then release. If using a bag, bag will be
sealed after button is released.
Removable Drip Tray
The Removable Drip Tray (K) fits inside Vacuum
Channel (I), making cleanup easy when small
amounts of liquids are inadvertently pulled into
Vacuum Channel during vacuum process (see
FoodSaver Reference Guide for tips on preventing this).
The Drip Tray is also antibacterial, helping to inhibit
the growth of bacteria.
Place Drip Tray into Vacuum Channel. Two bag
guides in Drip Tray help correctly position FoodSaver
Bags when vacuum packaging. Slip open end of bag
into guides before closing lid and vacuum packaging.
After each use, empty Drip Tray and wash in warm
soapy water or place on top rack of dishwasher.
Appliance can be used without Drip Tray.
Short Seal Time
Position Q on Seal Control Switch (D) allows a such as Mylar® potato chip bags,
shorter seal time for resealing non-FoodSaver Bags

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.
Sealing a Bag
Make sure you’ve placed the bag in the proper
place. When making a bag from a roll, make sure
end of cut piece is on Sealing Strip (J), not over the
rubber gasket (L) or in Vacuum Channel (I).
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into
the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal. Either
pre-freeze moist foods such as raw meat for I -2
hours before vacuum packaging, or place a folded
paper towel between food and end of bag to absorb
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 you give appliance time to cool down.
Wait at least 20 seconds between seals.
Under very heavy usage, appliance will shut off
automatically to prevent overheating. If it does,
wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off.
Removing Air from a Bag
Make sure you’ve placed the bag in the proper
place. When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make
sure open end of bag is inside Vacuum Channel.
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 before closing lid and vacuum
packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag,
simply cut bag open and vacuum package again.
If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without
stopping, you may need to adjust bag and try again. If
you are making initial seal on a piece of bag material
with two open ends, make sure bag is placed on
Sealing Strip, not on black rubber gasket. If you are
vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure open end is
placed down inside Vacuum Channel and make sure
Accessory Hose is not attached. If you are vacuum
packaging with an accessory, check Accessory Hose
in appliance lid and in accessory to ensure a tight fit.

Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging
(continued)
General Tips
1. Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the
heat process of canning. Perishables still need to
be refrigerated or frozen.
2. For best results, use FoodSaver Bags, Canisters
and Accessories.
3. During the vacuum packaging process, small
amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can
be inadvertently pulled into Vacuum Channel,
clogging the pump and damaging your appliance.
To prevent this, follow these tips:
a. For moist and juicy foods such as raw meats:
Freeze first and avoid overfilling bags. You can
also place a folded paper towel inside top of bag,
but below seal area, before vacuum packaging.
b. For soups, sauces and liquids: Freeze first and
avoid overfilling bags. Or, use a canister in
refrigerator.
c. For powdery or fine-grained foods: Avoid
overfilling bags or use a canister. You can also
place a coffee filter or paper towel inside
before vacuum packaging.
d. If your appliance features a Drip Tray, empty it
after each use.
4. To avoid overfilling, always leave at least 3 inches
of bag material between bag contents and top of
bag. Then leave at least one additional inch of bag
material for each time you plan to reuse bag.
5. Do not create your own side seams for a
FoodSaver Bag. These bags are manufactured
with a special side seam, which is sealed all the
way to the outer edge.
6. To prevent wrinkles in seal when vacuum
packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat
along Sealing Strip before you close lid.
7. If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,
simply reseal bag about 14 inch above first seal.
8. When you are vacuum packaging items with sharp
edges (dry spaghetti, silverware, etc.), protect
bag from punctures by wrapping item in soft
cushioning material, such as a paper towel. You
may want to use a canister or Mason jar instead
of a bag.
9. When using accessories, remember to leave one
inch of space at top of canister or container.
10. Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before
vacuum packaging for best results. See pages 2-3
of FoodSaver Reference Guide for more information.
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FoodSaver and the Freshness Shield logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Tilia Int’l. Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are
property of their respective owners. Tilia. Inc. and Tilia Int’l. Inc. are Jarden companies.This product is protected by one or more of the following Patents:
U.S. RE 34,929; 4.660.355; 4.941.310; 5.655.357; 6.058.998: 6.256.968; Canada 1.315.746; and their equivalent international patents.
First Printing: 3/2004 Item # Tl80 00189 000 (03/04)