FoodSaver V1505 Additional Features & Tips, Removable Vacuum Channel, Tips for Sealing a Bag

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Additional Features & Tips

For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver Reference Guide or visit our website at www.foodsaver.com.

Removable Vacuum Channel

The Removable Vacuum Channel (K) makes cleanup easy when small amounts of liquids are inadvertently pulled into the Vacuum Channel during vacuum process. (See FoodSaver Reference Guide for tips on preventing this.)

After each use, slide open side door (M) on right side of appliance and pull Vacuum Channel out. Remove

rubber gasket (L) and wipe gasket with damp cloth. Empty Vacuum Channel and wash in warm soapy water or place on top rack of dishwasher. Dry thoroughly before re-inserting into appliance.

Appliance cannot be used without Vacuum Channel in place.

Tips for Sealing a Bag

Make sure you’ve placed the bag in the proper place.

When making a bag from a roll, make sure end of cut piece is on Sealing Strip (N), not over rubber gasket

(L)or in Vacuum Channel (K).

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.

Make sure the Seal Control Switch (E) is set to the correct position.

Make sure you give appliance time to cool down.

Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. 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 for 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 packaging make sure open end of bag is inside Vacuum Channel (K). Also make sure roll itself is tucked back into Roll Storage Compartment (J) or it could prevent appliance from operating properly.

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 (N) before closing lid and vacuum packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply cut bag open and vacuum package again.

stopping, you may need to adjust bag and try again.Tips If you are making initial seal on a piece of bag material

with two open ends, make sure bag is placed on Sealing Strip, not on rubber gasket (L). If you are vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure open end is placed down inside Vacuum Channel and make sure Accessory Hose (B) 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. Make sure Seal Control Switch (E) is set to correct position.