FoodSaver Food Saver V2490BC User Manual

Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging  
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For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver Reference Guide or visit our website at www.foodsaver.com  
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QuickStart  
V2490BC  
Tips on Using PulseVac Control Feature  
General Tips  
Use the PulseVacControl feature to manually control  
5. Push and hold the Pulse Button (Q).The vacuum  
1. Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the  
heat process of canning. Perishables still need to  
be refrigerated or frozen.  
6. To prevent wrinkles in a seal when vacuum  
the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items.  
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.  
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packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat  
along Sealing Strip (K) before you close lid.  
Features of Your FoodSaver Appliance  
1. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches of  
space between bag contents and top of bag.  
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Accessory Hose  
A
B
2. For best results, use FoodSaver Bags, Canisters  
7. If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,  
simply reseal bag about 14 inch above first seal.  
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.  
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.  
and Accessories.  
Accessory Hose  
Storage  
3. During the vacuum packaging process, small  
amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can  
be inadvertently pulled intoVacuum Channel (I),  
clogging the pump and damaging your appliance.  
To prevent this, follow these tips:  
8. 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.  
6. Press Seal Button (T) to seal the bag and end the  
Pulse mode.  
Touchpad Control  
Panel  
C
4. Press appropriate speed setting button (O)  
Normal or Fast.  
7. When the Progress Lights (S) turn off, unlock  
Latch (D) lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or  
freeze if needed.  
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.  
Easy-lock Latch  
D
9. 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.  
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).  
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.  
b. For soups, sauces and liquids: Freeze first and  
avoid overfilling bags. Or, use a canister in  
refrigerator.  
10.Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before  
vacuum packaging for best results. See pages  
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.  
c. 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.  
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2-3 of FoodSaver Reference Guide for more  
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  
information.  
11.If appliance does not function, check to make  
sure the Latch is in the locked position.  
d. If your appliance features a drip tray (H),  
empty after each use.  
12.Always store appliance with the Latch (D) in the  
unlocked position.  
4. 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.  
Pen Storage  
E
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Tips on Removing Air from a Bag  
Roll Storage  
Compartment  
Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.  
When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make sure the  
Latch (D) is in the locked position.  
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.  
5. Do not create your own side seams for a  
Bag Cutter and  
Cutter Bar  
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FoodSaver Bag.These bags are manufactured  
with a special side seam, which is sealed all the  
way to the outer edge.  
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.  
Easy-clean Drip Tray  
Vacuum Channel  
H
I
Foam Gasket  
J
Extra-wide Sealing Strip  
K
Tips on Storage  
Always store appliance with the Latch (D) in  
the unlocked position.  
Item # T180-00120 (12/06)  
FSR1543  
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.  
©2007 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All rights reserved.  
First Printing: 1/2007  
 

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