Care,Cleaning & Troubleshooting; Care And Cleaning - FoodSaver V2240 Reference Manual

Care,Cleaning & Troubleshooting

Care and Cleaning

The FoodSaver™ Appliance
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 dishwashing soap and a warm, damp
cloth to wipe away food residue inside or around
components.
5. Dry thoroughly before reusing.
6. If your appliance features a Drip Tray, empty Drip
Tray after each use. Wash in warm soapy water or
place in top rack of dishwasher.
FoodSaver™ Accessories
1. Wash all FoodSaver™ accessories in warm water,
using a mild dishwashing soap. Do not immerse lids
in water.
2. Dry thoroughly before reusing.
3. FoodSaver™ Canister bases (but not lids) are top
rack dishwasher safe. Canister lids should be wiped
down with a damp cloth.
4. Canisters with white lids should not be used in
microwave or freezer.
Troubleshooting
Nothing happens when I try to
vacuum package:
1. Check power cord to see if it is firmly plugged into
electrical outlet.
2. Examine power cord for any damages.
3. See if electrical outlet is working by plugging in
another appliance.
4. Make sure the lid is closed and the latch is in the
locked position.
5. If your appliance has a mode switch, make sure it
is set to the correct mode. Refer to your Quick
Start Guide for instructions.
6. Make sure bag is placed correctly inside Vacuum
Channel.
7. Wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off, and
then try using it again.
Note: The appliance will shut off automatically if it
becomes too hot.
To keep your appliance from overheating:
Wait at least 20 seconds for appliance to cool down
before you begin vacuum packaging another item. Keep
lid open before vacuum packaging.
Air is still in the bag:
1. Make sure open end of bag is resting entirely inside
Vacuum Channel. If edge of bag is beyond Vacuum
Channel, bag will not seal properly.
2. Examine bag for leaks. To see if your bag has a leak,
seal bag with air, submerge it into water and apply
pressure. Bubbles indicate a leak. Use a new bag if
bubbles appear.
3. If you are using a custom-sized FoodSaver™ Bag,
check seal of bag. A wrinkle in the bag along the
seal may cause leakage and allow air to re-enter.
Just cut bag and reseal.
4. Do not attempt to make your own side seams for
a FoodSaver™ Bag. The bags are manufactured with
special side seams, which are sealed all the way
to the outer edge. Making your own side seams
may cause leakage and allow air to re-enter.
5. Make sure Accessory Hose is not inserted into the
Accessory Port.
6. Check gasket around Drip Tray and upper gasket
under the lid to make sure it is free from food
materials and is properly inserted into gasket channel.
Air was removed from the bag, but now air
has re-entered:
1. Examine seal of bag. A wrinkle along the seal may
cause leakage and allow air to enter. Simply cut bag
and reseal.
2. Sometimes moisture or food material (such as
juices, grease, crumbs, powders, etc.) along seal
prevents bag from sealing properly. Cut bag open,
wipe top inside of bag and reseal. See pages the
"Guidelines for Vacuum Packaging" section for
instructions for specific foods.
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.
4. If you are still experiencing difficulty with air in
your bag, 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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