Important Safeguards & Tips - FoodSaver V2040 Reference Manual

Important Safeguards & Tips
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your own safety, always follow these basic
precautions when using a FoodSaver™ appliance:
1. Read the QuickStart Guide carefully for
operating instructions.
2. Do not use appliance on wet or hot surfaces, or
near a heat source.
3. Do not immerse any part of appliance, power cord
or plug in water or other liquid.
4. To disconnect, unplug power cord from electrical
outlet. Do not disconnect by pulling on cord.
5. Do not operate appliance with a damaged power
cord or plug. Do not operate appliance if it mal
functions or is in any way damaged. If cord or
appliance is damaged, you can return it to an
Authorized Oster™ Service Center for repair.
6. Use appliance only for its intended use.
7. Closely supervise children when using any electrical
appliance. Do not allow appliance to be used as a
toy.
For Household
Use Only
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
(For 120 & 127 Volts Only)
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug fits a polarized outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature intended to help reduce the risk
of electrical shock. If the plug does not fit fully into the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician.
Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
SHORT POWER SUPPLY CORD INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the
risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord. An extension cord may be used
if care is exercised in its use. If an extension cord is
used, the electrical rating of the cord must be at least
as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. The
extension cord should be arranged so that it will not
drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
Important Tips
1. Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the heat
process of canning. Perishables still need to be
refrigerated or frozen.
2. For best results, use FoodSaver™ Bags, Canisters
and Accessories.
3. During the vacuum packaging process, small
amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can be
inadvertently pulled into the Vacuum Channel,
clogging the pump and damaging your appliance.
To prevent this, follow these tips:
a. For moist and juicy foods such as raw meats:
Freeze first and avoid overfilling bags. You can
also place a folded paper towel inside top of bag,
but below seal area before vacuum packaging.
b. For soups, sauces and liquids: Freeze first and
avoid overfilling bags. Or, use a canister and then
place in refrigerator.
c. For powdery or fine-grained foods: Avoid over
filling bags or use a canister. You can also place
a coffee filter or paper towel on top of the food
before vacuum packaging.
d. If your appliance features a Drip Tray, empty it
after each use.
4. To avoid overfilling, always leave at least 8 cm (3
inches) of bag material between bag contents and
top of bag. Then leave at least one additional inch of
bag material for each time you plan to reuse bag.
5. Do not create your own side seams for a
FoodSaver™ Bag. These bags are manufactured
with a special side seam, which is sealed all the way
to the outer edge.
6. To prevent wrinkles in the seal when vacuum
packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat along
Sealing Strip before you close lid.
7. If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,
simply reseal bag about 0.6 cm (1⁄4 inch) above first
seal.
8. When you are vacuum packaging items with sharp
edges (dry spaghetti, silverware, etc.), protect bag
from punctures by wrapping item in soft cushioning
material, such as a paper towel. You may want to
use a canister instead of a bag.
9. When using accessories, remember to leave 2.5 cm
(one inch) of space at top of canister or container.
10. Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before
vacuum packaging for best results. See pages the
"Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging" section for
more information.
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