Care, Cleaning & Troubleshooting - FoodSaver VS1190 Reference Manual

Care, Cleaning &
Troubleshooting
Care & Cleaning
1. Always unplug appliance before cleaning.
2. Do not immerse appliance in water.
3. Avoid using abrasive products or materials to clean
any appliance components. These cleaners can
scratch the surface and damage
the black foam rubber pads.
4. Use a mild dish washing soap and a warm, damp
cloth to wipe away food residue inside or around
components.
5. Empty Reservoir after each use.
Wash in warm soapy water. Air dry before replacing.
IMPORTANT:
To remove Reservoir from FoodSaver
Handheld Vacuum Sealer with one hand pull clear
Reservoir away from main housing of unit.
FoodSaver Fresh Containers
®
1. The Container Base and Lid can be safely washed
in the top rack of the dishwasher. You can also wash
both pieces in warm, soapy water; rinse well and dry
thoroughly. The Vacuum Valve Cover and Gasket can
be washed in warm, soapy water; rinse well and dry
thoroughly.
2. FoodSaver Containers are microwave safe for
®
reheating only, not for cooking.
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Troubleshooting
Vacuum sealer does not start when start
Button is pressed:
1. Ensure vacuum sealer is charged.
Vacuum Sealer starts but bag does not
tighten around food:
1. Ensure zipper is firmly closed.
Slide fingers across entire zipper.
2. Air valve is not on flat surface. Reposition bag so the
Air Valve lies flat on counter with no food under Air
Valve.
Vacuum Nozzle and Air Valve
are not making secure contact:
1. Ensure Vacuum Nozzle is centered over the Grey
circle and placed flat on Air Valve. Apply moderate
pressure.
Air was removed from the bag,
but now air has re-entered:
1. Examine zipper and valve of bag.
Food debris in zipper or valve may cause leakage
and allow air to enter.
2. Sometimes moisture or food material along seal
edges of the zipper or beneath the valve prevents
bag from sealing properly. Wipe the inside of bag
around zipper and beneath value and attempt to
reseal.
3. If you are vacuum packaging sharp food items,
bag may have been punctured. Use a new bag if
there is a hole. Cover sharp food items with a soft
cushioning material, such as a paper towel, and
reseal.
The FoodSaver Fresh Container
®
will not vacuum:
1. Ensure the gasket on inside of lid is free from food
and debris. Remove the valve cover and check to
see if there is any debris in the valve. Clean the valve
thoroughly periodically after usage. Ensure lid is firmly
pressed down onto the base tray.
If You Need Assistance:
AU: 1300 881 861
NZ: 0800 786 232
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