FoodSaver V2240-I FoodSaver Accessories, Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging, Tips on Storage

How to Open FoodSaver®

FoodSaver® Vacuum Packaging Canisters To release vacuum and open, push grey rubber button on lid.

6. To test vacuum, simply tug on lid. It should not move.

3. Lock the Latch (D) on side of appliance before vacuuming.

1. Prepare canister according to FoodSaver® Accessory Guidelines above.

2. With lid closed, insert one end of Accessory Hose (A) into Port (K) on appliance. Insert other end into canister port. Twist grey tab while inserting to ensure a tight fit.

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver® Canisters

FoodSaver® Accessory Guidelines

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FoodSaver® Accessories

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

1.Always leave at least 2.5 cm of space between contents and rim.

2.Wipe rim of canister to ensure it is clean and dry.

3.Place lid on canister.

5. When motor turns off, gently twist and remove Accessory Hose from canister and appliance. Unlock Latch.

Note: For important tips on using accessories with different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver®

Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging

For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver® Reference Guide.

Tips on Sealing a Bag

Make sure you’ve securely latched the appliance lid.	Make sure you give appliance time to cool down.
When making a bag from a roll, place bag material	Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very
on Sealing Strip (I), close lid and make sure to use	heavy usage, appliance will not operate to prevent
the Latch (D) to lock lid. Then press Seal Button (O).	overheating. If it does, wait 20 minutes to allow
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into	appliance to cool off.
the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal. Either
pre-freeze moist food 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 7.5 cm between
paper towel and end of bag so that bag seals properly
with paper towel inside.

Tips on Removing Air from a Bag

Make sure you’ve securely latched the appliance lid. If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without

Reference Guide.

4. Push Canister Button (M) to begin vacuum process. Motor will run until vacuum process is complete.

Accessories after Vacuum Packaging

When vacuuming and sealing a bag or canister, make sure the Latch (D) is in the locked position.

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

stopping, consider the following: You may need to adjust bag and try again. If you are making the initial seal on a piece of bag material with two open ends, make sure bag is placed on Sealing Strip.

If you are vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure open end is placed down inside Vacuum Channel

(G) and make sure Accessory Hose (A) is not

attached. If you are vacuum packaging with a

canister, check Accessory Hose in appliance lid

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Accessories

and canister to ensure a tight fit.

Tips on Storage	Tips
Always store appliance with the Latch (D) in the

unlocked position.

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