FoodSaver Food Saver V2020 User Manual

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Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging  
QuickStart  
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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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V2020/V2040/V2050/V2060  
Shown V2020; 2040, 2050, and V2060 operate in the same manner.  
Sealing a Bag  
GeneralTips  
Make sure youve placed the bag in the proper place.  
When making a bag from a roll, make sure the end of  
cut piece is on the Sealing Strip (G), not over the  
rubber gasket (H) or in Vacuum Channel (E).  
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  
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.  
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 seal when vacuum  
packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat  
along Sealing Strip (G) before you close lid.  
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Features of Your FoodSaver Appliance  
Accessory Hose  
A
B
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2. For best results, use FoodSaver Bags, Canisters  
7. If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,  
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and Accessories.  
simply reseal bag about 4 inch above first seal.  
Accessory Hose  
Storage  
3. During the vacuum packaging process, small  
amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can  
be inadvertently pulled into Vacuum Channel (E),  
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.  
Touchpad Control  
Panel  
C
D
Removing Air from a Bag  
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.  
b. For soups, sauces and liquids: Freeze first and  
avoid overfilling bags. Or, use a canister and  
store in the refrigerator.  
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.  
Easy Lock Latches  
Make sure youve placed the bag in the proper place.  
When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make  
sure open end of bag is inside Vacuum Channel (E).  
If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without  
stopping, 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, not on black Rubber Gasket (H).  
If you are vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure  
open end is placed down inside Vacuum Channel and  
make sure Accessory Hose (A) is not attached. If you  
are vacuum packaging with an accessory, check  
Accessory Hose in appliance lid and in accessory to  
ensure a tight fit.  
9. When using accessories, remember to leave one  
inch of space at top of canister or container.  
10.Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before  
vacuum packaging for best results. See pages 2-3  
of FoodSaver® Reference Guide for more  
information.  
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing Strip  
(G). Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow air  
to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag along  
Sealing Strip before closing lid and vacuum packaging. If  
you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply cut bag open  
and vacuum package again.  
11.If appliance does not function, check to make sure  
the lid is properly engaged.  
12.Always store appliance with the Easy Lock Latches  
(D) in the unlocked position.  
d. If your appliance features a Drip Tray (F),  
empty it after each use.  
13.CAUTION: THIS SEALER IS NOT FOR  
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.  
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.  
Vacuum Channel  
E
F
Easy-clean  
DripTray  
5. Do not create your own side seams for a  
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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.  
Sealing Strip  
G
H
Rubber Gasket  
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© 2007 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All rights reserved.  
For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the FoodSaver Reference Guide  
Item # T180-00030 (05/07)  
9100060001195 FSR1634  
included in your kit. Questions? Visit us at www.foodsaver.com or call 1-800-777-5452 (U.S.) or  
Second Printing: 05/2007  
1-877-804-5383 (Canada), Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm EST. Get tips on vacuum packaging  
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and order FoodSaver accessories.  
 

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