Important Safeguards & Tips - FoodSaver GM2150 Series Owner's Manual

Important Safeguards & Tips
Important Safeguards
For your own safety, always follow these basic
precautions when using a FoodSaver appliance:
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1. Read the User Manual carefully for operating
instructions. Read all instructions in this manual
before use.
2. Do not use appliance on wet surfaces or outdoors.
3. To protect against electric shock, 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 any appliance with a damaged
cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions
or has been damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to the nearest authorized service facility
for examination, repair, or adjustment.
6. Use appliance only for its intended use.
7. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow
appliance to be used as a toy.
8. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner,
or heated oven.
9. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking
off parts.
10. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
cause injuries.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than
the other). To reduce the risk
of electric shock, this plug is
intended to fit into a polarized
outlet only one way. 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 modify the plug in any way. If the
plug fits loosely into the AC outlet or if the AC
outlet feels warm do not use that outlet.
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Power Cord Instructions:
A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-
supply cord) may be provided to reduce risks
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord. Longer detachable power-
supply cords or extension cords are available and
may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a
long detachable power-supply cord or extension
cord is used:
a. The marked electrical rating of the detachable
power-supply cord or extension cord should be
at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance;
b. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the
extension cord should be a grounding type 3-wire
cord; and
c. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will
not drape over the counter top or table top where
it can be pulled on by children or tripped over
unintentionally.
Important Tips
1. Vacuum sealing is NOT a substitute for the heat
process of canning. Perishables still need to be
refrigerated or frozen.
2. For best results, use only with FoodSaver ®
GameSaver Bags, Rolls, Containers and
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Accessories.
3. During the vacuum sealing process, small
amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles
can be inadvertently pulled into the Vacuum
Channel. Empty the Drip Tray after each use.
4. Avoid overfilling, always leave at least 3 inches
of bag material between bag contents and top
of bag. This allows room for the bag material to
cinch tightly against the food and prevents the
bag from pulling out of the Vacuum Channel
during the sealing process. 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 GameSaver Bag. These bags are
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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
sealing bulky items, gently stretch bag flat while
inserting bag into Vacuum Channel and continue
to hold bag until vacuum pump starts.
7. When you are vacuum sealing 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 or Mason jar instead of a bag.
8. When using accessories, remember to leave one
inch of space at top of canister or container.
9. Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before
vacuum sealing for best results. See Guidelines
for Vacuum Sealing, pages 10-13.
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is designed to remove air and extend
freshness up to five times longer than
conventional storage methods. Keep your
FoodSaver ® appliance on your counter top,
and you'll soon discover its convenience
and versatility all through the year.
Questions?
Contact customer service:
1 (877) 804-5383
or visit us online:
www.FoodSaver.ca
Please do not return this product
to place of purchase.
Customer Service: 1 (877) 804-5383
10. Wait 20 seconds between seals to allow appliance
to cool.
11. Never store lid in OPERATE position as gaskets
may become compressed.
12. Do no attempt to clean and re-use bags after initial
use.
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