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Tips on Removing Air from a Bag

Avoid wrinkles when inserting the bag into the

Vacuum Channel

Wrinkles in the seal may cause a leakage and allow air

to return into the bag. To eliminate any wrinkles while

inserting the bag into the vacuum channel, hold the bag

with two hands gently stretching the bag flat until the

vacuum pump begins. If you find wrinkles after seal-

ing the bag, simply cut the bag open and vacuum seal

again.

If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without

stopping, consider the following:

If you are vacuum sealing with a bag, make sure the

bag is properly sealed (See “How to Make a Bag From

a Roll”). Check the foam gasket around the Drip Tray to

make sure it is free from food material and is properly

inserted into the gasket channel.

If vacuum sealing with an accessory, check the

Accessory Hose connections to ensure a tight fit.

General Tips

Tips for Successful Vacuum Sealing

1. Vacuum sealing is NOT a substitute for the heat process

of canning. Perishables still need to be refrigerated or

frozen.

2. For best results, use FoodSaver

brand Bags, Canisters,

Containers and Accessories.

3. During the vacuum sealing process, small amounts of

liquids, crumbs or food particles can be pulled

inadvertently into the Drip Tray, clogging the pump and

damaging your appliance.

To prevent this, follow these tips:

a. For moist and juicy foods: Freeze first and avoid

overfilling bags. You can also place a folded paper

towel inside top of bag, and below the seal area,

before vacuum sealing.

b. For soups, sauces and liquids: Freeze first and avoid

overfilling bags. Or, use a canister or container in

refrigerator.

c. For powdery or fine-grained foods: Avoid overfilling

bags or use a canister or container. You can also place

a coffee filter or paper towel inside before vacuum

packaging.

d. Empty the Drip Tray after each use.

4. To avoid overfilling, always leave at least 8 cm (3 inches)

of bag material between the bag contents and the top

the of bag. Then leave at least one additional inch of bag

material for each time you plan to reuse the bag.

5. Do not create your own side seams for a FoodSaver

brand Bag. Our bags are manufactured with a special

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

6. To prevent wrinkles in a seal when vacuum sealing bulky

items, gently stretch bag flat while inserting into the

vacuum channel and hold until the pump begins.

7. If you are unsure whether your bag was sealed properly,

simply reseal the bag.

8. When you are vacuum sealing items with sharp edges

(dry spaghetti, silverware, etc.), protect the bag from

punctures by wrapping item in soft cushioning material,

such as a paper towel. You may want to use a canister or

container instead of a bag.

9. When using accessories, remember to leave 2.5 cm

(1-inch) of space at top of canister or container.

10. Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum

sealing for best results. Refer to the Guidelines in the

Vacuum Packaging section for more information.

11. If the appliance does not function, or the Seal button

flashes to signal an error:

a. Check the power cord to see if it is firmly plugged

into an electrical outlet.

b. Examine the power cord for any damages.

c. See if the electrical outlet is working by plugging in

another appliance.

d. Check to be certain that the Upper Bag Detection

Tray is properly inserted.

e. Make sure the bag is placed correctly inside the

Vacuum Channel. (See How to Vacuum Seal with

FoodSaver

Vacuum Sealing Bags)

f. Check to ensure the Easy-lock latch is in the closed

position.

g. Check the Foam Gasket around the Drip Tray to

make sure it is free from food material and is

properly inserted into the gasket channel.

h. Check the Upper Gasket around the Upper Bag

Detection Tray to be sure it is free from food

material.

i. If overheated, allow the appliance to cool for 20

minutes.

j. For more usage tips visit our website at

www.foodsavereurope.com.

Tips for Successful Vacuum Sealing

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