Tips On Sealing Bag; Tips On Removing Air; Foodsaver Accessories - FoodSaver V2240-I Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide V2240-I.qxd 8/15/07
FoodSaver Accessories
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Accessories include FoodSaver
FoodSaver Accessory Guidelines
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Always leave at least 2.5 cm of space between
1.
contents and rim.
Wipe rim of canister to ensure it is clean and dry.
2.
Place lid on canister.
3.
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver
Prepare canister according to FoodSaver
1. ®
Accessory Guidelines above.
With lid closed, insert one end of Accessory
2.
Hose into Port on appliance. Insert other
(A) (K)
end into canister port. Twist grey tab while
inserting to ensure a tight fit.
Lock the Latch on side of appliance
3. (D)
before vacuuming.
Push Canister Button to begin vacuum
4. (M)
process. Motor will run until vacuum process is
complete.
How to Open FoodSaver
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FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging Canisters
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To release vacuum and open, push grey rubber
button on lid.
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Vacuum Packaging Canisters, Universal Lids, Jar Sealers and Bottle Stoppers.
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Canisters
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When motor turns off, gently twist and remove
5.
Accessory Hose from canister and appliance.
Unlock Latch.
To test vacuum, simply tug on lid.
6.
It should not move.
For important tips on using accessories with
Note:
different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver
Reference Guide.
Accessories after Vacuum Packaging
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Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging
Tips on Sealing a Bag
Make sure you've securely latched the appliance lid.
When making a bag from a roll, place bag material
on Sealing Strip , close lid and make sure to use
(I)
the Latch to lock lid. Then press Seal Button
(D)
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into
the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal.
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
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Make sure you've securely latched the appliance lid.
When vacuuming and sealing a bag or canister, make
sure the Latch is in the locked position.
(D)
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 before closing lid and vacuum
(I)
packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply
cut bag open and vacuum package again.
Tips on Storage
Always store appliance with the Latch (D) in the
unlocked position.
For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver
Make sure you give appliance time to cool down.
Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very
heavy usage, appliance will not operate to prevent
. overheating. If it does, wait 20 minutes to allow
(O)
appliance to cool off.
Either
If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without
stopping, consider the following:
adjust bag and try again. 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.
If you are vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure
open end is placed down inside Vacuum Channel
and make sure Accessory Hose
(G)
attached. If you are vacuum packaging with a
canister, check Accessory Hose in appliance lid
and canister to ensure a tight fit.
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Reference Guide.
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You may need to
is not
(A)