Replacement Parts - FoodSaver V4800 Series Owner's Manual

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User manual (24 pages)

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

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Ensure zipper is firmly closed. Slide fingers across entire zipper.

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Air valve is not on flat surface. Reposition bag so the air valve lies flat on

Retractable

counter with no food under air valve. Press evenly and gently to ensure

Handheld

Vacuum Nozzle and Bag touch to create optimal seal.

Sealer not

•

Try pressing the Handheld Sealer firmly onto the gray valve.

sealing

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Assure Handheld Sealer is in the center of the gray valve. (See "How to

Vacuum Seal with FoodSaver

Vacuum Nozzle

•

Ensure Vacuum Nozzle is centered over the gray circle and placed flat on

and Air Valve

air valve.

are not making

•

Apply moderate pressure.

secure contact

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Examine the seal. A wrinkle along the seal may cause air to re-enter the

bag. To prevent wrinkles in the seal, gently stretch bag flat while inserting

bag into Drip Tray.

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Sometimes moisture or food material (such as juices, grease, crumbs,

powders, etc.) along seal prevents bag from sealing properly. Cut bag

Air was

open, wipe top inside of bag and re-seal.

removed from

the bag but

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Sharp food items may have punctured bag. Use a new bag if there is a

now air has

hole. Cover sharp food items with a soft cushioning material, such as a

re-entered.

paper towel, and re-seal.

•

Fermentation or the release of natural gases from inside the foods may

have occurred. When this happens, food may have begun to spoil and

should be discarded.

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Faulty bag. Bag could be punctured. Try another bag.

Motor runs

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If you are vacuum sealing with a bag, make sure one end of the bag is

for more than

properly sealed. (See "How to Make a FoodSaver

30 seconds

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If vacuum sealing with an accessory, check Handheld Sealer connections

without

to ensure a tight fit.

stopping

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Sealing Strip may have become too hot. Always wait at least 20 seconds

for appliance to cool down before you vacuum seal another item.

Bag melts

•

Use FoodSaver

specifically designed for FoodSaver

•

The FoodSaver

Container opening. (See "Owner's Manual" provided with accessory.)

The

•

Make sure you press the Accessory button.

FoodSaver

•

Make sure Container Lid is closed securely on all 4 sides of the Container.

Container will

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Make sure rubber Gasket on inside of Lid is free from food residues.

not vacuum

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Examine Container rim for cracks or scratches and make sure Container

valve is clean.

If you need

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Contact consumer services at the number below or visit the website and

further

click the 'Support' tab.

assistance:

US: www.FoodSaver.com | CA: www.FoodSaver.ca | MX: www.oster.com.mx/foodsaver

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Accessories" on page 11.)

Bag" on page 9.)

brand bags. Our FoodSaver

Bags and Rolls are

units.

Container Lid must be correctly aligned with the