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 Using PulseVac™ Control Feature
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 (J). Close lid and use Latch (E) to lock.
3.Press appropriate Food Setting Button (N) Moist or Dry.
4.Press appropriate Speed Setting Button (P). For best results, choose either Gentle or Normal Speed setting. You can change speed settings between pushes of the Pulse Button if you wish.
5.Push and hold the Pulse Button (R). The vacuum will run as long as 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.
6.Press Seal Button (U) to seal the bag and end Pulse mode.
7.When the Progress Lights (T) turn off, unlock Latch, lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed.
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 (L), close lid and make sure to use the Latch (E) to lock lid. Then press Seal Button (U).
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into the Vacuum Channel (J) or trapped in the seal. Either
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. If appliance is engaged prior to 20 seconds from last use, the error light will flash. Under very heavy usage, appliance will shut off automatically 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. | If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without | |
When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make sure the | stopping, consider the following: If vacuum packaging | |
Latch (E) is in the locked position. | with a bag, make sure open end is placed down inside | |
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing | Vacuum Channel (J) and make sure Accessory Hose (A) | |
is not attached. If vacuum packaging with an accessory, | ||
Strip. Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow | ||
check Accessory Hose in appliance lid and in accessory | ||
air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag | ||
to ensure a tight fit. | ||
along Sealing Strip (L) before closing lid and vacuum | ||
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packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply |
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