FoodSaver V2240-I Features, Getting Started, How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll, Bags, Rolls

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Features

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

Getting Started

How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver® Roll

JAdjustable Food Settings Select food type to optimise the seal – Dry (normal seal time) for foods without liquid; Moist (longer seal time) for juicy foods

KAccessory Port

LVacuum & Seal Button This button has two 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.

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Place Bag on Sealing Strip	Close and Latch Lid	Press Seal Button

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

MCanister Vacuum Button Press to achieve best vacuum for canisters and accessories.

N Seal Indicator Light

Constant light indicates sealing process is engaged. (Flashing

light indicates error.)

O Crush Free Instant Seal Button		Features
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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
	a FoodSaver® Roll.
3.	Press to create a seal on Mylar bags (such as a
	crisp packet) to keep food sealed airtight.

1.	Cut enough bag material from roll to hold item,	5. When Seal Indicator Light (N) turns off,
	plus 7.5 cm. Be sure to cut straight.	sealing is complete. Unlock Latch, lift lid and
2.	Open appliance lid and place one end of bag	remove bag.
	material across Sealing Strip (I).	Now you are ready to vacuum package with your
	Close and lock the lid using the Latch (D).
3.		new bag (see below).
4.	Press Seal Button (O).

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver® Bags					Rolls
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Place Bag in Vacuum Channel		Close and Latch Lid		Press Vacuum & Seal Button
1.	Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 7.5 cm of		5. Press Vacuum & Seal Button (L) to begin vacuum
	space between bag contents and top of bag.		and sealing process. Motor will continue to run until
2.	Open appliance lid and place open end of bag		bag is fully vacuumed, then will automatically seal.
	into Vacuum Channel (G).		6. When Seal Indicator Light (N) turns off, unlock
3.	Close lid and use Latch (D) to lock.		Latch, lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or
4.	Press appropriate Food Setting Button (J) –		freeze if needed. (See FoodSaver® Reference Guide
			for food safety tips.)
	Choose Moist for juicy foods or Dry for foods
	without liquid. Appliance will default to Dry		Note: Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds after
	setting after each use.		each use. Always store appliance with the Latch in
			the unlocked position.		Bags
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