FoodSaver V2490BC Quick Start page 2

Features
Advanced Design Features
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The user-friendly control panel makes it easy for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver
Design Vacuum Packaging System, and the touchpad design allows you to easily wipe it clean.
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L Vacuum & Seal Button P Canister Vacuum Button
This button has two uses: Press to achieve best vacuum for
1. Press to vacuum package and seal food canisters and accessories.
airtight. Appliance shuts off automatically.
Q
PulseVac
2. Press to cancel process at any point.
Use to manually control the vacuum process
M Adjustable Food Settings and avoid crushing delicate items. See Tips
Select food type to optimize the seal — Dry section for further information.
(normal seal time) for foods without liquid;
R Seal Indicator Light
Moist (longer seal time) for juicy foods.
Constant light indicates sealing process
N is engaged.
Accessory Port
Attach Accessory Hose here to
(A) error.)
vacuum package with FoodSaver Canisters
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and Accessories.
O Two Speed Settings S Progress Lights
Select speed to optimize vacuum — Show progress of vacuum and seal process.
Normal for average-sized bags, All three lights shut off when the full process
canisters and all accessories; Fast for is finished.
larger-sized bags and canisters.
T CrushFree
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This button has four uses:
1. Press to immediately stop the vacuum
process and begin sealing the bag.This
prevents crushing delicate items such as
bread, cookies and pastries.
2. Press to create a seal when making bags
from a FoodSaver
3. Press to create a seal on Mylar bags
(such as a potato chip bag) to keep food
sealed airtight.
4. Press during Pulse mode to seal bag.
Getting Started
Registering your appliance is quick and easy at www.foodsaver.com. If you register on our website, you will have the
How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver
Advanced
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Control Button
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Place Bag Material on Sealing Strip
1. Open appliance lid and place roll into Roll
Storage Compartment
Lift up Bag Cutter Bar
2.
Pull bag material to the outer edge of the
3.
Sealing Strip
(Flashing light indicates (K)
Close and lock the lid using the Latch
4.
Press Seal Button
5.
6. When Progress Lights
complete. Unlock Latch
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver
Place Bag in Vacuum Channel
Instant Seal Button
1. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches of
space between bag contents and top of bag.
Open appliance lid and place open end of bag
2.
into Vacuum Channel
Close lid and use Latch
3.
Press appropriate Food Setting Button
4.
Roll.
Choose Moist for juicy foods or Dry for foods
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without liquid. Appliance will default to Dry setting
after each use.
5. Press appropriate Speed Setting Button
Choose Normal for average-sized bags, canisters
and all accessories or Fast for larger-sized bags
opportunity to receive special bag and accessory introductory offers. Refer to the registration card in the box.
Roll
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3 4
Close and Latch Lid Press Seal Button
7. You now have one sealed end and need to cut
. the bag to the length you need. Pull out enough
(F)
bag material to hold item to be vacuum packed,
.
(G)
plus 3 inches.
Gently press and slide Bag Cutter across the
and lower the Cutter Bar. 8.
length of the roll.
.
(D)
.
(T) Now you are ready to vacuum package with your
new bag (see below).
(S) turn off, sealing is
(D) and lift lid.
Bags
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2 3
Close and Latch Lid Press Vacuum & Seal Button
and canisters. Appliance will default to Normal
speed after each use.
Press Vacuum & Seal Button
6. (L)
. ic vacuum and sealing process.
(I)
to lock. When Progress Lights turn off, unlock Latch
(D) 7. (S)
, lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze
— (D)
(M)
if needed. (See FoodSaver Reference Guide for food
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safety tips.)
Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds after
Note:
(O) —
each use. Always store appliance with the Latch
in the unlocked position.
FoodSaver Accessories
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Accessories include FoodSaver
How to Prepare FoodSaver
Always leave at least one inch of space between
1.
contents and rim.
Wipe rim of canister, container or bottle to
2.
ensure it is clean and dry.
Place lid on canister or container, or place
3.
stopper in bottle.
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How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver
Prepare container according to FoodSaver
1.
Accessory Guidelines above.
With lid closed, insert one end of Accessory
2.
Hose into Port on appliance. Insert
(A) (N)
other end into port on accessory. Twist gray tab
while inserting to ensure a tight fit.
Lock the Latch on side of appliance
3. (D)
before vacuuming.
If vacuum packaging in a large canister, push
4.
Fast Speed Setting button.
(O)
How to Open FoodSaver
FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging Canisters
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(without large knob on lid)
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To release vacuum and open, push gray rubber
button on lid.
Quick Marinators (with large knob on lid)
and Universal Lids
to begin automat- To release vacuum and open, turn knob on lid
to Open.
(D)
Vacuum Packaging Canisters, Universal Lids, Jar Sealers and Bottle Stoppers.
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Accessories for Vacuum Packaging
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For accessories with a large knob on lid,
4.
turn knob to V acuum. Vacuum package using
instructions below. When vacuum process is
complete, turn knob to Closed before removing
Accessory Hose (A) .
For accessories without a large knob on lid,
5.
vacuum package using instructions below.
Accessories
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Push Canister Vacuum Button to begin
5. (P)
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vacuum process. Motor will run until vacuum
process is complete.
When motor turns off, gently twist and remove
6.
Accessory Hose from accessory and appliance.
Unlock Latch (D) .
To test vacuum, simply tug on accessory lid.
7.
It should not move.
For important tips on using accessories with
Note:
different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver
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Reference Guide.
Accessories after Vacuum Packaging
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FoodSaver Jar Sealer with Mason Jars
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For use with Ball and Kerr brand Mason jars.
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To release vacuum and open, wedge spoon between
Mason jar lid and highest part of threaded rim.Twist
spoon gently to release vacuum.
Do NOT use screw bands when
IMPORTANT:
vacuum packaging jars.
FoodSaver Bottle Stoppers
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To release vacuum and open, simply pull up on
Bottle Stopper.