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Welcome

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You have just purchased an appliance that will soon
have you wondering how you ever got by without
it. The FoodSaver Vac 550 is so convenient and
versatile, you’ll find yourself using it every day. We
guarantee that if you make room for it on your
countertop, you will quickly see how indispensable
it becomes in your kitchen. 

Foods Will Keep Their “Just Bought” Freshness,
Flavor, and Nutritional Value 3 to 5 Times Longer.

Meats, poultry, fish, and produce stay fresh and
flavorful in your freezer.

No more freezer burn.

Foods stay fresh longer in your refrigerator.

Dry ingredients stay fresh and insect-free in 
the pantry.

You’ll Save Money, Time, and Effort.

Buy in bulk to reduce your grocery bills.

Repackage your purchases in portions sized for
your family’s needs.

Prepare meals in advance so when you don’t have
time to cook, you and your family will still have
great-tasting homemade meals.

Take bags right from the freezer or refrigerator
and boil or microwave.

Reduce waste and spoilage.

Prepare your own healthy frozen dinners. You
control serving portions, calories, and nutritional
content.

Make and deliver home-cooked meals to those
who can’t get out.

Keep non-food items dry and free of dust and mold.

Stop silver from tarnishing because the metal is
not exposed to air.

Table of Contents

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1

Welcome

2

The FoodSaver Vac 550

4

FoodSaver Accessories

Operating Instructions: 

How to...

6

Make a Bag with FoodSaver Rolls

8

Vacuum Package Using Ready-Made and 
Custom-Made FoodSaver Bags

1 0

Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Designer Canisters

1 2

Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Bulk Storage and 
Square Canisters

1 4

Vacuum Package Using the FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars

1 6

Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Universal Lids

1 8

Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers

2 0

Care and Cleaning Instructions

2 1

Food Preparation and Storage Guide

3 0

Impor tant Safeguards

3 1

Troubleshooting

3 4

Marinating Recipes

3 9

Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items

4 0

Warranty and Service Information

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Vac 550

Page 1: ...User Manual The Original Home Vacuum Packaging System Vac550...

Page 2: ...eals Take bags right from the freezer or refrigerator and boil or microwave Reduce waste and spoilage Prepare your own healthy frozen dinners You control serving portions calories and nutritional cont...

Page 3: ...om a patented 3 ply plastic material with special channels that remove the air The outer layer of nylon seals freshness in while locking air and moisture out FoodSaver Bags and Rolls can go straight f...

Page 4: ...The FoodSaver Regular Jar Sealer allows you to vacuum package in regular or standard mouth mason jars Note FoodSaver Jar Sealers are designed to fit mason jars manu factured in the U S such as Ball a...

Page 5: ...A N U A L 6 When using FoodSaver Rolls you first need to make a bag then vacuum package your food in the bag If you are using ready made FoodSaver Bags go to page 8 1 Place the Vac 550 on a flat dry s...

Page 6: ...ure before vacuum packaging in FoodSaver Bags because the liquid can be drawn up into the vacuum pump NOTE Let the Vac 550 cool down for at least 20 seconds before using it again How to Vacuum Package...

Page 7: ...um package in FoodSaver Bags How to Vacuum Package Using FoodSaver Designer Canisters T H E F O O D S AV E R U S E R M A N U A L 10 FoodSaver Designer Canisters are both functional and attractive and...

Page 8: ...since the vacuum may cause the contents to bubble out of the canister or jar IMPORTANT Remember to remove the accessory hose from the accessory port on the Vac 550 before you vacuum package in FoodSav...

Page 9: ...NT Remember to remove the accessory hose from the accessory port on the Vac 550 before you vacuum package in FoodSaver Bags The Vac 550 used with the FoodSaver Jar Sealer allows you to vacuum package...

Page 10: ...ckaging some foods in their original containers They work on most metal cans and glass jars They re excellent for retaining the freshness of tomato and pasta sauces coffee mustards and toppings Howeve...

Page 11: ...the accessory hose from the accessory port on the Vac 550 before you vacuum package in FoodSaver Bags FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers are the best way to keep wine oils and non carbonated bottled liquids f...

Page 12: ...it can only slow down changes in quality It is impossible to predict how long a specific food will have top quality flavor appearance and texture because it depends on the age and condition of the foo...

Page 13: ...unt needed then place the cheese back in the bag and repackage Allow approximately one inch of bag material for each time the bag will be opened and repackaged Preserve Your Garden Goodness Your FoodS...

Page 14: ...aking sheets and spread out so that pieces are not touching This way they will not freeze together in a block Place baking sheet in the freezer for 1 2 hours until the pieces are solidly frozen Vacuum...

Page 15: ...d then repackage it If using a FoodSaver Bag allow approximately one inch of extra bag material for each time the bag will be opened and repackaged Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage PREPARED...

Page 16: ...Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage SN A C K FO O D S Store FoodSaver Packaged Life without Container Storage Life vacuum packaging Crackers chips cookies Pantry Canister 3 to 6 weeks 1 to 2 weeks Wher...

Page 17: ...cian Do not modify the plug in any way Nothing Happens When the On Button Is Pressed 1 Make sure the power cord is firmly plugged into the electrical outlet 2 Make sure the power cord is not damaged i...

Page 18: ...his manual Air Was Removed From the Bag But Has Come Back Into the Bag 1 Check the seal of the bag There may be a wrinkle in the bag along the seal which caused leakage and allowed air to come back in...

Page 19: ...Marinated Chicken Serves 4 Ingredients needed 2 large chicken breasts split about 8 oz each 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons coriander 2 teaspoons paprika 1 4 cup minced onion 2 t...

Page 20: ...n down Poor cooled brine liquid over salmon to cover Vacuum package and refrigerate for approximately 4 hours Remove salmon from canister and discard brine liquid Rinse salmon thoroughly Pat dry Sprea...

Page 21: ...xtra spark plugs and precision tools that always seem to get lost Seal nuts bolts and screws by size in separate bags Keep the leftover oil from deep fryers from turning rancid After the oil has coole...

Page 22: ...ing incurred by Tilia or its representative in connec tion with the performance of this warranty The limited warranty set forth above is the sole and entire warranty pertaining to the product and is i...

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