FoodSaver V2040-IUK Quick Start Manual

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Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging
For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver
Sealing a Bag
Make sure you've placed the bag in the proper place. Make sure you give appliance time to cool down.
When making a bag from a roll, make sure the end of Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very
cut piece is on the Sealing Strip (G) , not over the heavy usage, appliance will shut off automatically to
rubber gasket or in Vacuum Channel . prevent overheating. If it does, wait 20 minutes to
(H) (E)
allow appliance to cool off.
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into the
Either
Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal.
pre-freeze moist foods 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.
Removing Air from a Bag
Make sure you've placed the bag in the proper place. If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without
When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make stopping, you may need to adjust bag and try again.
sure open end of bag is inside Vacuum Channel (E) . If you are making the initial seal on a piece of bag
material with two open ends, make sure bag is placed
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing Strip
on Sealing Strip, not on black Rubber Gasket
(G) . Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow air
If you are vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure
to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag along
open end is placed down inside Vacuum Channel and
Sealing Strip before closing lid and vacuum packaging. If
make sure Accessory Hose
you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply cut bag open
are vacuum packaging with a canister, check Accessory
and vacuum package again.
Hose in appliance lid and canister to ensure a tight fit.
Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging
® Reference Guide.
General Tips
Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the
1.
heat process of canning. Perishables still need to
be refrigerated or frozen.
2. For best results, use FoodSaver ® Bags and
Canisters.
3. During the vacuum packaging process, small
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:
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.
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
.
(H)
before vacuum packaging.
d. If your appliance features a Drip Tray
empty it after each use.
(A) is not attached. If you
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
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.
7. If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,
simply reseal bag about 0.5 cm above first seal.
8. When you are vacuum packaging items with sharp
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.
12. Always store appliance with the Easy Lock Latches
in the unlocked position.
(D)
13. CAUTION: THIS SEALER IS NOT FOR
(F) ,
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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B
C
D
E
F
G
H
For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the FoodSaver ® Reference Guide included in your kit.
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Accessory Hose
Accessory Hose
Storage
Touchpad Control
Panel
Easy Lock Latches
Vacuum Channel
Easy-clean
Drip Tray
Sealing Strip
Rubber Gasket