The Mason Jar Will Not Vacuum; The Foodsaver Designer Canister Will Not Vacuum; The Foodsaver Universal Lid, Bulk Storage Canister, Square Canister Will Not Vacuum; The Foodsaver Bottle Stopper Will Not Vacuum - FoodSaver II User Manual

T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L
Troubleshooting

The Mason Jar Will Not Vacuum:

Make sure the Jar Sealer is centered and pressed firmly over the
1
lid on the Mason jar.
Make sure the rubber gasket on the Jar Sealer is free from food
2
materials, crumbs, etc.
Make sure the rim of the Mason jar does not have any cracks or
3
scratches. Any gaps can prevent a vacuum from forming.
Make sure you aren't filling the Mason jar too full prior to
4
vacuum packaging. Always leave at least one inch (1") between
the contents and the lid.
Make sure the metal lid of the Mason jar is not bent.
5
Make sure the Accessory Hose is securely in the Accessory Port
6
on the appliance and on the Jar Sealer.

The FoodSaver Designer Canister Will Not Vacuum:

Make sure the rubber gasket on the lid is free from food
1
materials, crumbs, etc.
Make sure the rim of the canister does not have any cracks or
2
scratches. Any gaps can prevent a vacuum from forming.
Make sure you aren't filling the canister too full prior to
3
vacuum packaging. Always leave at least one inch (1")
between the contents and the lid.
Make sure the Accessory Hose is securely in the Accessory Port on
4
the appliance and on the lid of the canister.
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T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L
The FoodSaver Universal Lid, Bulk Storage Canister,
Square Canister Will Not Vacuum:
When using the Universal Lid, make sure that the rim of the
1
container is smooth and flat. Ragged edges will prevent the
Universal Lid from forming a vacuum.
Make sure the rubber gaskets underneath the lids and the rim
2
of the container are free from food materials, crumbs, etc.
Make sure the knob on the lid is closing and opening properly
3
and that there are no food materials caught inside.
Make sure the Accessory Hose is securely in the Accessory Port
4
on the appliance and on the lid of the canister.

The FoodSaver Bottle Stopper Will Not Vacuum:

Make sure the Bottle Stopper is fitting snugly inside the bottle.
1
If it is loose, air may leak in and prevent a vacuum from forming.
Make sure the neck of the bottle and tip of the Accessory Hose
2
are free from food materials, crumbs, etc. Any gaps will prevent a
vacuum from forming.
Make sure the Accessory Hose is securely in the Accessory Port on
3
the appliance and on the Bottle Stopper.
If You Cannot Fix the Problem:
Call our Consumer Services Department at the number listed at
the back of this manual.
NOTE: For all accessories, make sure that the Accessory
Hose is completely inserted into the appliance and the lid of
the accessory.
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