FoodSaver Vac 1200 18-0163 - Manual (Page 10)

How To Vacuum Package Using the FoodSaver
Jar Sealer with Mason Jars How to Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Bulk
Storage Canisters and Square Canisters
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Use the FoodSaver Jar Sealer to vacuum package food in mason
jars. There are two sizes of jar sealers: the FoodSaver Wide-
Mouth Jar Sealer for wide-mouth mason jars, and the FoodSaver
Regular Jar Sealer for regular or standard-mouth mason jars. If
you wish to store mason jars in the freezer, make sure to use
tapered and tempered freezer-safe mason jars and leave extra
space between the contents and the lid to allow for the normal
expansion of liquids.
1 Place the item(s) to be vacuum packaged inside the mason jar.
Leave at least one inch between the contents and the rim of the jar.
2 Place the mason jar lid on the top of the mason jar.
(IMPORTANT: Do NOT use screw bands when
vacuum packaging jars.)
3 Insert one end of the Accessory
Hose into the Accessory Port on
the appliance. Insert the other end
of the Accessory Hose into the
hole on the top of the Jar Sealer.
Twist the gray hose fitting while
inserting to ensure a tight fit.
4 Place the Jar Sealer on top
of the mason jar. Push down
firmly until the Jar Sealer
covers the entire rim of the jar.
NOTE: Always pre-soak new metal lids. Bring water to a boil, then
turn off. Pre-soak lids 5-10 minutes.
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6 Remove the Accessory Hose from the lid by gently twisting the
gray hose fitting and pulling up.
7 Turn the knob on the lid so the arrow points to “Closed.”
How to Open the FoodSaver Bulk Storage or Square Canister
To open the FoodSaver Bulk Storage Canister or Square
Canister, turn the knob on the canister lid so the arrow points
to “Open.” This will release the vacuum and allow the lid to
be removed.
NOTE: Do NOT attempt to vacuum package any contents that
are warmer than room temperature since the vacuum may
cause the contents to bubble out of the canister.
IMPORTANT: Remember to remove the Accessory Hose from the
Accessory Port on the appliance before you vacuum package in
FoodSaver Bags. Remove the hose by gently twisting the gray
fitting while pulling it out. Never yank or tug the hose as this
may damage both the hose and the fitting.
C A R E A N D S T O R A G E FoodSaver FoodSaver FoodSaver
O F F O O D S AV E R Bulk Designer Square
C A N I S T E R S Canisters Canisters Canisters
Freezer No No No
Bases in Microwave No No Yes
Lids in Microwave No No No
Bases in Dishwasher Yes Yes Yes
Lids in Dishwasher No No No