Sunbeam VS8000 User Manual page 14

Using your FoodSaver
Removing Air from a Bag
Avoid wrinkles when inserting the bag into
the Vacuum Channel
Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and
allow air to return to the bag. To eliminate
any wrinkles while inserting bag, curl down
into the vacuum channel
two hands gently stretching bag flat until
vacuum pump begins. If you find wrinkles
after sealing bag, simply cut bag open and
vacuum seal again.
FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing Accessories
Accessory Hose Real
1. Prepare canister according to guidelines
on page 14.
2. Pull Accessory Hose
appliance and insert the end into the
port on accessory. Twist while inserting
to ensure a tight fit.
3. Push Accessory Vacuum Button
begin vacuum process. Motor will run
until vacuum process is complete. To
marinate follow instructions on page 13.
4. When motor turns off, gently twist and
remove Accessory Hose from accessory.
5. To test vacuum, simply tug on accessory
lid. It should not move.
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If motor runs for more than 30 seconds
without stopping, consider the following:
If you are vacuum sealing with a bag,
make sure the bag is properly sealed.
See instructions on page 11. Check foam
gasket around Upper Bag Detection Tray to
make sure it is free from food material. Do
not attempt to remove the gasket.
If vacuum sealing with an accessory, check
Accessory Hose connections to ensure a
tight fit.
6. To retract accessory hose, while holding
unit, gently pull on hose end to allow to
retract into appliance housing. Do not
release freely as it may damage the hose
tip.
Important: When pulling hose do not extend
beyond green circle marked on hose.