FoodSaver V2240-I - Manual (Page 3)

Tips
Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging
For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver ® Reference Guide.
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
(I) , close lid and make sure to use
the Latch (D) to lock lid. Then press Seal Button (O) .
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.
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
appliance to cool off.
Tips on Removing Air from a Bag
Make sure you’ve securely latched the appliance lid.
When vacuuming and sealing a bag or canister, make
sure the Latch
(D) is in the locked position.
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing
Strip
. Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow
air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag
along Sealing Strip
(I) before closing lid and vacuum
packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply
cut bag open and vacuum package again.
If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without
stopping, consider the following:
You may need to
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
(G) and make sure Accessory Hose (A) is not
attached. If you are vacuum packaging with a
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.
Accessories
FoodSaver
®
Accessory Guidelines
FoodSaver
®
Accessories
Accessories include FoodSaver ® Vacuum Packaging Canisters, Universal Lids, Jar Sealers and Bottle Stoppers.
1. Always leave at least 2.5 cm of space between
contents and rim.
2. Wipe rim of canister to ensure it is clean and dry.
3. Place lid on canister.
How to Open FoodSaver
®
Accessories after Vacuum Packaging
FoodSaver ® Vacuum Packaging Canisters
To release vacuum and open, push grey rubber
button on lid.
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver
®
Canisters
1. Prepare canister according to FoodSaver ®
Accessory Guidelines above.
2. With lid closed, insert one end of Accessory
Hose
(A) into Port (K) on appliance. Insert other
end into canister port. Twist grey tab while
inserting to ensure a tight fit.
3. Lock the Latch (D) on side of appliance
before vacuuming.
4. Push Canister Button (M) to begin vacuum
process. Motor will run until vacuum process is
complete.
5. When motor turns off, gently twist and remove
Accessory Hose from canister and appliance.
Unlock Latch.
6. To test vacuum, simply tug on lid.
It should not move.
Note: For important tips on using accessories with
different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver ®
Reference Guide.
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