Quick Start Guide V2040-I.qxd 8/15/07 8:30 Page 2 Features Getting Started The user-friendly, control panel makes it easy for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver® Vacuum How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver® Roll Packaging System. I Vacuum Indicator Light Monitors the vacuum and sealing process. L K Vacuum & Seal Button Seal Indicator Light This button has two uses: Constant light indicates 1. Press to vacuum package and seal sealing process is engaged. your food air-tight with a single Place Bag on Sealing Strip Press Lid and Push Seal Button touch. Shuts off automatically. Accessory Port 2. Press to cancel process at any point. Bags & Rolls Attach accessory Pull out enough bag material to hold item to be 3. Press Seal Button. When the seal indicator light Features Press to immediately stop the vacuum process When motor and Indicator Lights (I) turn off, open and begin sealing the bag. Use to prevent crushing delicate items such as bread, cookies and pastries. lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed. (See FoodSaver® Reference Guide for food safety tips.) Press to create a seal on Mylar bags (such as a J 1. hose here and use vacuum packaged, plus 7.5 cm. (L) turns off, open lid and remove bag. to vacuum package 2. Place one end of bag material across Sealing Strip Now you are ready to vacuum package with your new with FoodSaver® (G) and close lid. Press lid until latches click. bag (see below). Canisters and Accessories. How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver® Bags M Canister Vacuum Button Press to achieve best vacuum for canisters and accessories. N Crush Free Instant Seal Button Place Loaded Bag on Sealing Strip Press Lid and Push Button This button has three uses: 1. 1. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 7.5 cm 6. of space between bag contents and top of bag. 2. Press to create a seal when making bags from a FoodSaver® Roll. 2. Open appliance lid and place open end of bag down into Vacuum Channel (E). Note: Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds 3. Close lid. after each use. 3. crisp packet) to keep food sealed air-tight. 4. To begin vacuum process, press down firmly on lid with both hands until latches click. 5. Press Vacuum & Seal Button (K). 2 3 Quick Start Guide V2040-I.qxd 8/15/07 8:30 Page 4 FoodSaver® Accessories Accessories include FoodSaver® Vacuum Packaging Canisters, Universal Lids, Jar Sealers and Bottle Stoppers. FoodSaver® Accessory Guidelines 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 Vacuum Package with FoodSaver® Canisters Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver ® Reference Guide. 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 (H) or in Vacuum Channel (E). prevent overheating. If it does, wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off. Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal. Either pre-freeze moist foods such as raw meat for 1-2 hours AccessoriesHow to Open FoodSaver® Accessories after Vacuum Packaging When motor and Indicator Lights (I) turn off, Gently twist and remove Accessory Hose from Note: For important tips on using accessories with different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver® 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 Insert Accessory Hose Press Lid and Push Button Prepare canister according to FoodSaver® 1. 4. Accessory Guidelines above. vacuum process is complete. Insert one end of Accessory Hose (A) into 2. 5. Accessory Port (J) on appliance. Insert other canister and appliance. Unlock latches. material with two open ends, make sure bag is placed Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing Strip end into canister port. Twist grey tab while 6. To test vacuum, simply tug on lid. on Sealing Strip, not on black Rubber Gasket (H). (G). Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag along inserting to ensure a tight fit. It should not move. If you are vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure open end is placed down inside Vacuum Channel and 3. To begin vacuum process, press down firmly on li...