FoodSaver V2490BC quick start Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging, General Tips, Tips on Storage

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

Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging

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General Tips

QuickStart

V2490BC

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 (I). Close lid and use Latch (D) to lock.

3.Press appropriate Food Setting Button (M) —

Moist or Dry.

4.Press appropriate speed setting button (O)

Normal or Fast.

5.Push and hold the Pulse Button (Q).The vacuum pump will run when 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.

NOTE: If the vacuum pump stops engaging after several pushes of the Pulse Button, it means the maximum vacuum has been reached. Do not continue to push the Pulse Button.

6.Press Seal Button (T) to seal the bag and end the Pulse mode.

7.When the Progress Lights (S) turn off, unlock Latch (D) lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed.

1.	Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the
	heat process of canning. Perishables still need to
	be refrigerated or frozen.
2.	For best results, use FoodSaver® Bags, Canisters
	and Accessories.
3.	During the vacuum packaging process, small
	amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can
	be inadvertently pulled into Vacuum Channel (I),
	clogging the pump and damaging your appliance.
	To prevent this, follow these tips:
	a. For moist and juicy foods such as raw meats:

6.	To prevent wrinkles in a seal when vacuum
	packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat
	along Sealing Strip (K) before you close lid.
7.	If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,
	simply reseal bag about 1⁄4 inch above first seal.
8.	When you are vacuum packaging items with
	sharp edges (dry spaghetti, silverware, etc.),
	protect bag from punctures by wrapping item in
	soft cushioning material, such as a paper towel.
	You may want to use a canister or Mason jar
	instead of a bag.

Features of Your FoodSaver® Appliance

A Accessory Hose

B Accessory Hose

Storage

C Touchpad Control

Panel

D Easy-lock Latch

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 (K), close lid and make sure to use the Latch (D) to lock lid.Then press Seal Button (T).

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 appliance has time to cool down.

Freeze first and avoid overfilling bags.You can

also place a folded paper towel inside top of bag,

but below seal area, before vacuum packaging.

b. For soups, sauces and liquids: Freeze first and

avoid overfilling bags. Or, use a canister in

refrigerator.

Avoid

9. When using accessories, remember to leave one

inch of space at top of canister or container, and

make sure to lock Latch (D) before vacuuming.

Unlock the Latch when finished.

10.Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum packaging for best results. See pages

Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled	Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very
into the Vacuum Channel (I) or trapped in the	heavy usage, appliance will not operate to prevent
seal. Either pre-freeze moist food such as raw meat	overheating. If it does, wait 20 minutes to allow
for 1-2 hours before vacuum packaging, or place a	appliance to cool off.
folded paper towel between food and end of bag to

Tips on Removing Air from a Bag

Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.	If motor runs for more than 30 seconds with-
When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make sure the	out stopping, consider the following: If you are
Latch (D) is in the locked position.	vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure open end is
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing	placed down inside Vacuum Channel (I) and make
	sure Accessory Hose (A) is not attached. If vacuum
Strip.Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow
	packaging with an accessory, check Accessory Hose
air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag
	in appliance lid and in accessory to ensure a tight fit.
along Sealing Strip (K) before closing lid and vacuum
	Tips
packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply
cut bag open and vacuum package again.
Tips on Storage

c.	For powdery or fine-grained foods:
	overfilling bags or use a canister.You can also
	place a coffee filter or paper towel inside
	before vacuum packaging.
d. If your appliance features a drip tray (H),
	empty after each use.
4. To avoid overfilling, always leave at least 3 inches
of bag material between bag contents and top of
bag.Then leave at least one additional inch of bag
material for each time you plan to reuse bag.
5. Do not create your own side seams for a
FoodSaver® Bag.These bags are manufactured
with a special side seam, which is sealed all the
way to the outer edge.

2-3 of FoodSaver® Reference Guide for more information.

11.If appliance does not function, check to make sure the Latch is in the locked position.

12.Always store appliance with the Latch (D) in the unlocked position.

E	Pen Storage
F	Roll Storage
	Compartment
G	Bag Cutter and
	Cutter Bar
H	Easy-clean Drip Tray
I	Vacuum Channel
J Foam Gasket		Features
K Extra-wide Sealing Strip

Always store appliance with the Latch (D) in

the unlocked position.

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For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the FoodSaver® Reference Guide

included in your kit. Questions? Visit us at www.foodsaver.com or call 1-800-777-5452 (U.S.) or

1-877-804-5383 (Canada). Get tips on vacuum packaging and order FoodSaver® accessories.