FoodSaver V2240-IUK Quick Start

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Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging
For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver
Tips on Sealing a Bag
Make sure you've securely latched the appliance lid. Make sure you give appliance time to cool down.
When making a bag from a roll, place bag material Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very
on Sealing Strip , close lid and make sure to use heavy usage, appliance will not operate to prevent
(I)
the Latch to lock lid. Then press Seal Button . overheating. If it does, wait 20 minutes to allow
(D) (O)
appliance to cool off.
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into
the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal. Either
pre-freeze moist food 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 7.5 cm between
paper towel and end of bag so that bag seals properly
with paper towel inside.
Tips on Removing Air from a Bag
Make sure you've securely latched the appliance lid. If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without
When vacuuming and sealing a bag or canister, make
stopping, consider the following:
sure the Latch is in the locked position. adjust bag and try again. If you are making the
(D)
initial seal on a piece of bag material with two open
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing
ends, make sure bag is placed on Sealing Strip.
. Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow
Strip
If you are vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure
air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag
open end is placed down inside Vacuum Channel
along Sealing Strip before closing lid and vacuum
(I)
and make sure Accessory Hose
(G)
packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply
attached. If you are vacuum packaging with a
cut bag open and vacuum package again.
canister, check Accessory Hose in appliance lid
and canister to ensure a tight fit.
Tips on Storage
Always store appliance with the Latch (D) in the
unlocked position.
Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging
Reference Guide.
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General Tips
1. Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the
heat process of canning. Perishables still need to
be refrigerated or frozen.
2. For best results, use FoodSaver Bags and
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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:
a. For moist and juicy foods such as raw meats:
Pre-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.
For soups, sauces and liquids: Freeze first and
b.
avoid overfilling bags. Or, use a canister and
store in the refrigerator.
You may need to
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.
d. If your appliance features a Drip Tray
empty after each use.
is not
(A)
4. To avoid overfilling, always leave at least 7.5 cm 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
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with a special side seam, which is sealed all the
way to the outer edge.
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6. To prevent wrinkles in a seal when vacuum
packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat
along Sealing Strip (I) before you close lid.
7. If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,
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
,
(G)
cushioning material, such as a paper towel.
9. When using accessories, remember to leave 2.5 cm
of space at top of canister or container, and make
sure to lock Latch ( ) before vacuuming. Unlock
D
the Latch when finished.
Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before
10.
vacuum packaging for best results. See pages
2-3 of FoodSaver Reference Guide for more
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information.
11. If appliance does not function, check to make sure
the Latch (D) is in the locked position.
12. Always store appliance with the Easy-lock Latch
in the unlocked position.
(D)
(F) ,
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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Features of Your FoodSaver Appliance
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H Foam Gasket
I Extra-wide Sealing Strip
For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the FoodSaver Reference Guide included in your kit.
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A Accessory Hose
B Accessory Hose
Storage
C Appliance Control
Panel
D Easy-lock Latch
E Pen Storage
(under lid)
F Easy-clean Drip Tray
G Vacuum Channel