How to Make a Bag with a Foodsaver Vac 820
The Foodsaver is a wonderful cooking item, but you can also use it for storing clothing and other items. Here is how to store clothes with a Foodsaver. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Plug Foodsaver in.
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Take vacuum packaging roll and roll out to desired length. Remember to make it a little longer than the item you want to vacuum seal. This allows for opening and resealing and gives enough room to properly vacuum package.
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Look on the front of the Foodsaver Vac 820. On the top there is a knob that has three choices: "seal only," "vacuum and seal," and "vacuum and extended seal." You want to set it at "seal only."
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Lift the lid on the Foodsaver Vac 820. You will see an area marked "vacuum channel" and under that area you will see a long ridged straight seamed area. This is what seals the bag.
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Place the unsealed top of the bag evenly against this area and hold it while closing lid. Remove your fingers as you are closing the lid.
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After closing the lid press down and you will see the green light by the options knob light up. Keep pressing down and wait until the green light goes off.
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Lift the lid and the bag will have been made.
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Tips & Warnings
The seal area of the Foodsaver gets very hot; do not handle this area with bare hands or fingers.
