FoodSaver V2050 How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll, FoodSaver Accessory Guidelines, Features

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How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver® Roll

FoodSaver® Accessories

Accessories include FoodSaver® Vacuum Packaging Canisters, Universal Lids, Jar Sealers and Bottle Stoppers.

FoodSaver® Accessory Guidelines

Features

Shown V2020; 2040, 2050, and V2060 operate in the same manner.

V2020/V2040/V2050/V2060 Features

1.Always leave at least one inch of space between contents and rim.

2.Wipe rim of canister, container or bottle to ensure it is clean and dry.

3.Place lid on canister or container, or place stopper in bottle.

4.For accessories with a large knob on lid, turn knob to Vacuum. Vacuum package using instructions below. When vacuum process is complete, turn knob to Closed before removing Accessory Hose (A).

5.For accessories without a large knob on lid, vacuum package using instructions below.

The user-friendly, control panel makes it easy for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver® Vacuum Packaging System.

I Vacuum Indicator Light

Monitors the vacuum and

			Rolls&
Place Bag on Sealing Strip
		Press Lid and Push Seal Button
1.	Pull out enough bag material to hold item to be	3. Press Seal Button. When the seal indicator light
	vacuum packaged, plus 3 inches.	(L) turns off, open lid and remove bag.
2.	Place one end of bag material across Sealing Strip	Now you are ready to vacuum package with your new

(G) and close lid. Press lid until latches click.

bag (see below).

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver® Bags

Place Loaded Bag on Sealing Strip		Press Lid and Push Button
1.	Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches	6. When motor and Indicator Lights (I) turn off, open
	of space between bag contents and top of bag.	lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed.
2.	Open appliance lid and place open end of bag	(See FoodSaver® Reference Guide for food safety tips.)
	down into Vacuum Channel (E).	Note: Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds	Bags
3.	Close lid.
		after each use.
4.	To begin vacuum process, press down firmly on

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver® Accessories

Insert Accessory Hose	Press Lid and Push Button
1. Prepare container according to FoodSaver®	4. When motor and Indicator Lights (I) turn off,
Accessory Guidelines above.	vacuum process is complete.
2. Insert one end of Accessory Hose (A) into	5. Gently twist and remove Accessory Hose from
Accessory Port (J) on appliance. Insert other	accessory and appliance. Unlock latches.
end into port on accessory. Twist gray tab while	6. To test vacuum, simply tug on accessory lid.
inserting to ensure a tight fit.	It should not move.
3. To begin vacuum process, press down firmly on lid	Note: For important tips on using accessories
until latches click. For models V2020, V2040 and
	with different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver ®
V2050, press Canister Vacuum Button (M). For
	Reference Guide.
model V2060, push the Vacuum & Seal Button (K).
Motor will run until vacuum process is complete.

How to Open FoodSaver® Accessories afterVacuum Packaging

FoodSaver® Vacuum Packaging Canisters	IMPORTANT: Do NOT use screw bands when
(without large knob on lid)	vacuum packaging jars. To open, wedge spoon
To release vacuum and open, push gray rubber	between Mason jar lid and highest part of threaded
button on lid.	rim. Twist spoon gently to release vacuum.	Accessories
FoodSaver® Bulk Canisters and Quick Marinators	FoodSaver® Bottle Stoppers
(with large knob on lid) and Universal Lids
	To release vacuum and open, twist and pull up on

To release vacuum and open, turn knob on lid

sealing process.

LSeal Indicator Light Constant light indicates sealing process is engaged.

JAccessory Port Attach accessory hose here and use to vacuum package with FoodSaver® Canisters and Accessories.

MCanister Vacuum Button (Models V2020, V2040 and V2050) Press to achieve best vacuum

for canisters and accessories.

K Vacuum & Seal Button This button has three uses:

1. Press to vacuum package and seal your food air-tight with a single touch. Shuts off automatically.

2. Press to cancel process at any point.
3. Press to vacuum canisters when using
model V2060.
N CrushFree™ Instant Seal Button
This button has three uses:
1. Press to immediately stop the vacuum process
and begin sealing the bag. Use to prevent crushing
delicate items such as bread, cookies and pastries.
2. Press to create a seal when making bags from
	Features

to Open.

Bottle Stopper.

lid with both hands until latches click.

5. Press Vacuum & Seal Button (K).

FoodSaver® Jar Sealer with Mason Jars

For use with Ball® and Kerr® brand Mason jars.

a FoodSaver® Roll.

3. Press to create a seal on Mylar bags (such as a

potato chip bag) to keep food sealed air-tight.