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QS.825_845_GSS_v3.1
Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging
For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver Reference Guide or visit our website at www.foodsaver.com.
Sealing a Bag
Make sure you've placed the bag in the proper
When making a bag from a roll, make sure end
place.
of cut piece is on Sealing Strip
gasket
or in Vacuum Channel
(M)
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into
the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal.
pre-freeze moist foods such as raw meat for 1-2
hours before vacuum packaging, or place a folded
paper towel between food and end of bag to absorb
excess liquids. Just be sure to leave at least 3 inches
Removing Air from a Bag
Make sure you've placed the bag in the proper
When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make
place.
sure open end of bag is inside Vacuum Channel
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing
. Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow
Strip
air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag
along Sealing Strip
(L)
packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag,
simply cut bag open and vacuum package again.
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, not over rubber
(L)
.
(J)
Either
(J)
before closing lid and vacuum
between paper towel and end of bag so that bag
seals properly with paper towel inside.
Make sure the Seal Control Switch (G) is set to
Vacuum and Seal or to Vacuum and Extended Seal.
Make sure you give appliance time to cool down.
Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very
heavy usage, appliance will shut off automatically to
prevent overheating. If it does, wait 20 minutes to
allow appliance to cool off.
If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without
you may need to adjust bag and try again.
stopping,
.
If you are making the initial seal on a piece of bag
material with two open ends, make sure bag is placed
on Sealing Strip, not on black rubber gasket. If you
are vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure open
end is placed down inside Vacuum Channel and make
sure Accessory Hose
vacuum packaging with an accessory, check Accessory
Hose in appliance lid and in accessory to ensure a
tight fit. Also make sure Seal Control Switch
to
Vacuum and Seal
is not attached. If you are
(A)
is set
(G)
or
Vacuum and Extended Seal.
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