General Tips - FoodSaver V2040-I Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide V2040-I.qxd 8/15/07
Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging

General Tips

Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the
1.
heat process of canning. Perishables still need to
be refrigerated or frozen.
For best results, use FoodSaver Bags and
2. ®
canisters.
During the vacuum packaging process, small
3.
amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can
be inadvertently pulled into Vacuum Channel
clogging the pump and damaging your appliance.
To prevent this, follow these tips:
For moist and juicy foods such as raw meats:
a.
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
store in the refrigerator.
For powdery or fine-grained foods: Avoid
c.
overfilling bags or use a canister. You can also
place a coffee filter or paper towel inside
before vacuum packaging.
If your appliance features a Drip Tray
d. (F)
empty it after each use.
To avoid overfilling, always leave at least 7.5 cm
4.
of bag material between bag contents and top of
bag. Then leave at least additional 2.5 cm of bag
material for each time you plan to reuse bag.
Do not create your own side seams for a
5.
FoodSaver ® Bag. These bags are manufactured
with a special side seam, which is sealed all the
way to the outer edge.
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To prevent wrinkles in seal when vacuum
6.
packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat
along Sealing Strip (G) before you close lid.
If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,
7.
simply reseal bag about 0.5 cm above first seal.
When you are vacuum packaging items with sharp
8.
edges (dry spaghetti, silverware, etc.), protect
, bag from punctures by wrapping item in soft
(E)
cushioning material, such as a paper towel.
When using accessories, remember to leave 2.5
9.
cm of space at top of canister or container.
Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before
10.
vacuum packaging for best results. See pages 2-3
®
of FoodSaver Reference Guide for more
information.
If appliance does not function, check to make sure
11.
the lid is properly engaged.
Always store appliance with the Easy Lock Latches
12.
in the unlocked position.
(D)
CAUTION: THIS SEALER IS NOT FOR
13.
,
COMMERCIAL USE. IF SEALING MORE THAN
30 BAGS OR CANISTERS IN A ROW, WAIT AT
LEAST 25 MINUTES BEFORE CONTINUING TO
USE YOUR VACUUM FOOD SEALER.
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(continued)
Caractéristiques du soude-sac FoodSaver
Printed in China
Renseignements de sécurité importants et conseils pratiques : consultez le Guide de référence FoodSaver
Précis d'emploi
V2040-I
( Français)
®
Tuyau à accessoires
A
B Rangement pour
tuyau à accessoires
C Commandes à
effleurement
D Loquet pratique
Canal d'aspiration
E
F Ramasse-gouttes
facile d'entretien
G Bande de soudure
Joint de caoutchouc
H
® fourni avec l'ensemble.
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