If using a FoodSaver Bag, go to Step 2. If using a FoodSaver Roll, start here. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Step 1: How to use a FoodSaver Roll to make a bag. Plug in the power cord. Set the Sealing Time Switch to “2.” Cut a piece from the FoodSaver Roll that is long enough to cover the item plus three inches. Use the marks on the roll to guide you in making a straight cut. Open the lid. Place one end of the bag on the Sealing Strip. Make sure the end does not extend over the black foam rubber ring or into the Vacuum Channel. Close the lid. Press on the lid with the palms of your hands then release. The solid green light will turn on. When the green light goes off, the sealing process is complete. Open the lid and remove the bag. You now have a custom-size FoodSaver Bag! THE FOODSAVER® QUICK START Vac 1200 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Step 2: How to vacuum package with FoodSaver Bags. Plug in the power cord. Set the Sealing Time Switch to “2.” Open the lid. Place item(s) in the bag. Place the open end of the bag down into the Vacuum Channel. IMPORTANT: Make sure the open end of the bag touches the blue label on the bottom of the Vacuum Channel. Close the lid. Press on the lid with the palms of your hands then release. The solid green light will turn on. When all of the air has been removed, the green light will turn off. The vaccum and sealing process is complete. Open the lid and remove the bag. Vacuum packaging is complete! Let the FoodSaver appliance cool down for at least 20 seconds before using it again. THE FOODSAVER® QUICK START Vac 1200 Quick Guide to Food Storage Foods Where to Store Recommended FoodSaver Container Storage Life with FoodSaver Normal Storage StLoirfaege Meat (beef, poultry, lamb, pork) Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2-3 years 6 months Ground Meat Freezer FoodSaver Bag 1 year 4 months Fish Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 years 6 months Vegetables, Blanched (corn, beans, peas, squash, asparagus) Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2-3 years 8 months Coffee Beans Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2-3 years 6 months Coffee Beans Pantry FoodSaver Bag, Canister 1 year 3 months Ground Coffee Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 years 6 months Ground Coffee Pantry FoodSaver Canister 5-6 months 1 month Softer Berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries) Refrigerator FoodSaver Canister 1 week 1-3 days Harder Berries (cranberries, huckleberries, blueberries) Refrigerator FoodSaver Canister 2 weeks 3-6 days Hard Cheeses (Cheddar, Swiss) Refrigerator FoodSaver Bag 4-8 months 1-2 weeks Lettuce Refrigerator FoodSaver Canister 2 weeks 3-6 days Wine Refrigerator FoodSaver Bottle Stopper 2-4 months 1-3 weeks Crackers, Chips Pantry FoodSaver Canister 3-6 weeks 1-2 weeks Flour, Sugar, Rice, Pasta, Dried Beans, Brown Sugar and Dried Coconut Pantry FoodSaver Bag, Canister 1-2 years 6 months Nuts Pantry FoodSaver Bag, Canister 2 years 6 months Item# 18-0520 (7/02)...