FoodSaver V2490BC User Manual

Featur es, Tips, Tips for successful vacuum packaging

Use the PulseVac™ Control feature to manually control

the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items.
1. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches of

space between bag contents and top of bag.

2. Open appliance lid and place open end of bag

into Vacuum Channel

(I)

. Close lid and use

Latch

(D)

to lock.

3. Press appropriate Food Setting Button

(M)

—

Moist

or Dry.

4. Press appropriate speed setting button

(O)

Normal

or Fast.

5. Push and hold the Pulse Button

(Q)

.The vacuum

pump will run when the Pulse Button is held down.

Release the Pulse Button to stop the vacuum

process. Repeat pushing the Pulse Button until

desired amount of air has been removed.
NOTE: If the vacuum pump stops engaging after several pushes
of the Pulse Button, it means the maximum vacuum has been
reached. Do not continue to push the Pulse Button.

6. Press Seal Button

(T)

to seal the bag and end the

Pulse mode.

7. When the Progress Lights

(S)

turn off, unlock

Latch

(D)

lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or

freeze if needed.

eatur

For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the FoodSaver

Reference Guide

included in your kit. Questions? Visit us at

www.foodsaver.com or call 1-800-777-5452 (U.S.) or

1-877-804-5383 (Canada). Get tips on vacuum packaging and order FoodSaver

accessories.

Pen Storage

Roll Storage
Compartment

Bag Cutter and
Cutter Bar

Easy-clean Drip Tray

Vacuum Channel

Foam Gasket

Extra-wide Sealing Strip

Features of Your FoodSaver

Appliance

ips

Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging

For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver

Reference Guide or visit our website at

www.foodsaver.com.

Tips on Sealing a Bag

Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.

When making a bag from a roll, place bag material
on Sealing Strip

(K)

, close lid and make sure to use

the Latch

(D)

to lock lid.Then press Seal Button

(T)

Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled
into the Vacuum Channel (I) 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 3
inches between paper towel and end of bag so that
bag seals properly with paper towel inside.

Make sure appliance has 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 appliance lid is securely latched.

When vacuuming and sealing a bag, 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

(K)

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 with-
out stopping, consider the following:

If you are

vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure open end is
placed down inside Vacuum Channel

(I)

and make

sure Accessory Hose

(A)

is not attached. If vacuum

packaging with an accessory, check Accessory Hose
in appliance lid and in accessory to ensure a tight fit.

Tips on Storage

Always store appliance with the Latch (D) in
the unlocked position.

General Tips

Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging

(continued)

Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the
heat process of canning. Perishables still need to
be refrigerated or frozen.

For best results, use FoodSaver

Bags, Canisters

and Accessories.

During the vacuum packaging process, small
amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can
be inadvertently pulled into Vacuum Channel

(I)

clogging the pump and damaging your appliance.
To prevent this, follow these tips:

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

avoid overfilling bags. Or, use a canister in
refrigerator.

For powdery or fine-grained foods:

Avoid

overfilling bags or use a canister.You can also
place a coffee filter or paper towel inside
before vacuum packaging.

If your appliance features a drip tray

(H),

empty after each use.

To avoid overfilling, always leave at least 3 inches
of bag material between bag contents and top of
bag.Then leave at least one additional inch of bag
material for each time you plan to reuse bag.

Do not create your own side seams for a
FoodSaver

Bag.These bags are manufactured

with a special side seam, which is sealed all the
way to the outer edge.

To prevent wrinkles in a seal when vacuum
packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat
along Sealing Strip

(K)

before you close lid.

If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,
simply reseal bag about

⁄

inch above first seal.

When you are vacuum packaging items with
sharp edges (dry spaghetti, silverware, etc.),
protect bag from punctures by wrapping item in
soft cushioning material, such as a paper towel.
You may want to use a canister or Mason jar
instead of a bag.

When using accessories, remember to leave one
inch of space at top of canister or container, and
make sure to lock Latch

(D)

before vacuuming.

Unlock the Latch when finished.

10.

Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before
vacuum packaging for best results. See pages
2-3 of FoodSaver

Reference Guide

for more

information.

11.

If appliance does not function, check to make
sure the Latch is in the locked position.

12.

Always store appliance with the Latch

(D)

in the

unlocked position.

First Printing: 1/2007

QuickStart

V2490BC

Tips on Using PulseVac

™

Control Feature

Accessory Hose

Accessory Hose
Storage

Touchpad Control
Panel

Easy-lock Latch

Item # T180-00120 (12/06)

FSR1543