FoodSaver Food Saver Mini Plus User Manual

QuickStart  
V420/Mini Plus  
Shown Mini Plus; V420 operates in the same manner.  
Features of Your FoodSaver Appliance  
A
B
C
D
Indicator Light  
Open/Cancel Button  
Accessory Port  
Accessory Hose  
Note: This appliance is a compact design that saves counter space.  
It can be used with pint-size and quart-size FoodSaver Bags, and 6-inch  
and 8-inch FoodSaver Rolls, plus any FoodSaver accessory.  
E
F
Vacuum Channel  
Rubber Gasket  
Sealing Strip  
G
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). Get tips on vacuum packaging and order FoodSaver accessories.  
 
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  
toVacuum. 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 toVacuum Package with FoodSaver Accessories  
Insert Accessory Hose  
Press and Release Lid  
1. Prepare container according to FoodSaver  
Accessory Guidelines above.  
4. When motor and light turn off, release lid. Vacuum  
process is complete.  
2. Insert one end of Accessory Hose (D) into  
Accessory Port (C) on appliance. Insert other  
end into port on accessory. Twist gray tab while  
inserting to ensure a tight fit.  
5. Gently twist and remove Accessory Hose from  
accessory and appliance.  
6. To test vacuum, simply tug on accessory lid.  
It should not move.  
3. To begin vacuum process, press down firmly on  
lid with both hands and hold. Motor and Indicator  
Light (A) will turn on as vacuum process begins.  
Note: For important tips on using accessories  
with different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver  
Reference Guide.  
How to Open FoodSaver Accessories afterVacuum Packaging  
FoodSaverVacuum Packaging Canisters  
(without large knob 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, push gray rubber  
button on lid.  
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 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 Bottle Stoppers  
To release vacuum and open, twist and pull up on  
Bottle Stopper.  
 
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.  
GeneralTips  
If appliance lid is locked, press Open/Cancel  
Button (B) to open lid.  
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 (G), not over rubber gasket  
(F) or in Vacuum Channel (E).  
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.  
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into  
theVacuum Channel or trapped in the seal. Either  
pre-freeze moist foods 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  
Removing Air from a Bag  
Make sure youve placed the bag in the proper  
place. When vacuuming packaging, make sure open  
end of bag is inside Vacuum Channel (E).  
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 rubber gasket (F). If you are  
vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure open end is  
placed down inside Vacuum Channel and make sure  
Accessory Hose (D) 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.  
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 (G) before closing lid and vacuum  
packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag,  
simply cut bag open and vacuum package again.  
Copyright © 2004 Tilia, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or redistributed in any fashion without the express written consent of Tilia, Inc.  
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: 6/2004  
Item # T180-00210-000 (06/04)  
 

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