FoodSaver V1020-I Owner's Manual page 4

HOW TO VACUUM SEAL WITH BAGS
1. Place the items to be sealed into a pre-cut or custom sized bag. Leave at least 7.6 cm between
the contents and the top of the bag to allow for bag contraction.
2. Open the lid and place the open end of the bag into the Drip Tray. Close Lid.
3. To begin the vacuum process, press down firmly on Lid with both hands and hold until the motor
starts. Continue to hold the Lid.
4. When the Hands-free Indicator Light illuminates, it is safe to remove your hands from the Lid.
5. The unit continues to vacuum and seal the bag.
6. When the motor stops and the Sealingindicator light is no longer illuminated, press the Open/
Cancel button. Lift the lid and remove the bag.
NOTE: The Open/Cancel button can also be used to cancel the process mid-cycle and open the Lid.
The bag will not be sealed when doing this.
Pictorial diagrams are shown on product base under the Lid.
CAUTION: • This Vacuum Sealer is equipped with a technologically-advanced, safety system that
will auto-reset the Vacuum Sealer in case of a potential overheat situation. After having
sealed a few bags, the system will automatically shut the unit off for about one minute.
• This sealer is not for commercial use. If sealing more than 30 bags or canisters in a
row, wait at least 25 minutes before continuing to use your vacuum food sealer.
• The unit has a cool down period between cycles. Wait 20 seconds before using again.
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HOW TO VACUUM SEAL WITH CANISTERS
1. Attach one end of the Accessory Hose into the Accessory Port.
2. Attach the other end of the Accessory Hose to the Accessory.
3. To begin the vacuum process, press down firmly on Lid with both hands and hold until the motor
starts. Continue to hold the Lid. When the Hands-free Indicator Light illuminates, it is safe to
remove your hands from the Lid. The unit continues to vacuum. Once all the air is removed, the
motor and indicator lights will automatically turn off.
NOTE: The Open/Cancel button can also be used to cancel the process mid-cycle and open the lid.
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