FoodSaver V2490BC Getting Started, FoodSaver Accessories, Advanced Design Features, Bags

Features

Advanced Design™ Features

The user-friendly control panel makes it easy for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver® Advanced Design™ Vacuum Packaging System, and the touchpad design allows you to easily wipe it clean.

L Vacuum & Seal Button	P	Canister Vacuum Button
This button has two uses:		Press to achieve best vacuum for
1. Press to vacuum package and seal food		canisters and accessories.
airtight. Appliance shuts off automatically.	Q	PulseVac™ Control Button
2. Press to cancel process at any point.
		Use to manually control the vacuum process
M Adjustable Food Settings		and avoid crushing delicate items. See Tips
Select food type to optimize the seal — Dry		section for further information.
(normal seal time) for foods without liquid;	R	Seal Indicator Light
Moist (longer seal time) for juicy foods.
		Constant light indicates sealing process
N Accessory Port		is engaged. (Flashing light indicates
Attach Accessory Hose (A) here to		error.)

vacuum package with FoodSaver® Canisters and Accessories.

O Two Speed Settings	S	Progress Lights
Select speed to optimize vacuum —		Show progress of vacuum and seal process.
Normal for average-sized bags,		All three lights shut off when the full process
canisters and all accessories; Fast for		is finished.
larger-sized bags and canisters.
	T	CrushFree™ Instant Seal Button
		This button has four uses:
		1.	Press to immediately stop the vacuum
			process and begin sealing the bag.This
			prevents crushing delicate items such as
			bread, cookies and pastries.	Features
		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 potato chip bag) to keep food
			sealed airtight.
		4.	Press during Pulse mode to seal bag.

Getting Started

Registering your appliance is quick and easy at www.foodsaver.com. If you register on our website, you will have the opportunity to receive special bag and accessory introductory offers. Refer to the registration card in the box.

How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver® Roll

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Place Bag Material on Sealing Strip		Close and Latch Lid			Press Seal Button
1.	Open appliance lid and place roll into Roll		7.	You now have one sealed end and need to cut
	Storage Compartment (F).			the bag to the length you need. Pull out enough
2.	Lift up Bag Cutter Bar (G).			bag material to hold item to be vacuum packed,
3.	Pull bag material to the outer edge of the			plus 3 inches.
			8.	Gently press and slide Bag Cutter across the
	Sealing Strip (K) and lower the Cutter Bar.
4.	Close and lock the lid using the Latch (D).			length of the roll.
5.	Press Seal Button (T).		Now you are ready to vacuum package with your
6.	When Progress Lights (S) turn off, sealing is		new bag (see below).				Rolls
	complete. Unlock Latch (D) and lift lid.
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver®						Bags
							&
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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 3 inches of			and canisters. Appliance will default to Normal
	space between bag contents and top of bag.			speed after each use.
2.	Open appliance lid and place open end of bag		6.	Press Vacuum & Seal Button (L) to begin automat-
	into Vacuum Channel (I).			ic vacuum and sealing process.
3.	Close lid and use Latch (D) to lock.		7.	When Progress Lights (S) turn off, unlock Latch
4.	Press appropriate Food Setting Button (M) —			(D), lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze
	Choose Moist for juicy foods or Dry for foods			if needed. (See FoodSaver® Reference Guide for food
	without liquid. Appliance will default to Dry setting			safety tips.)
	after each use.		Note: Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds after
5.	Press appropriate Speed Setting Button (O) —
			each use. Always store appliance with the Latch (D)
	Choose Normal for average-sized bags, canisters		in the unlocked position.				Bags
	and all accessories or Fast for larger-sized bags

FoodSaver® Accessories

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

How to Prepare FoodSaver® Accessories for Vacuum Packaging

1.	Always leave at least one inch of space between	4.	For accessories with a large knob on lid,
	contents and rim.		turn knob to V acuum. Vacuum package using
2.	Wipe rim of canister, container or bottle to		instructions below. When vacuum process is
	ensure it is clean and dry.		complete, turn knob to Closed before removing
3.	Place lid on canister or container, or place		Accessory Hose (A).
		5.	For accessories without a large knob on lid,
	stopper in bottle.
				Accessories
			vacuum package using instructions below.
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver® Accessories
1.	Prepare container according to FoodSaver®	5.	Push Canister Vacuum Button (P) to begin
	Accessory Guidelines above.		vacuum process. Motor will run until vacuum
2.	With lid closed, insert one end of Accessory		process is complete.
	Hose (A) into Port (N) on appliance. Insert	6.	When motor turns off, gently twist and remove
	other end into port on accessory. Twist gray tab		Accessory Hose from accessory and appliance.
	while inserting to ensure a tight fit.		Unlock Latch (D).
3.	Lock the Latch (D) on side of appliance	7.	To test vacuum, simply tug on accessory lid.
	before vacuuming.		It should not move.
4.	If vacuum packaging in a large canister, push	Note: For important tips on using accessories with
	Fast Speed Setting (O) button.	different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver®
		Reference Guide.
How to Open FoodSaver® Accessories after Vacuum Packaging
FoodSaver® Vacuum Packaging Canisters		FoodSaver® Jar Sealer with Mason Jars
(without large knob on lid)		For use with Ball® and Kerr ® brand Mason jars.
To release vacuum and open, push gray rubber		To release vacuum and open, wedge spoon between
button on lid.		Mason jar lid and highest part of threaded rim.Twist
Quick Marinators (with large knob on lid)		spoon gently to release vacuum.
		IMPORTANT: Do NOT use screw bands when
and Universal Lids
To release vacuum and open, turn knob on lid		vacuum packaging jars.

to Open.	FoodSaver® Bottle Stoppers
	To release vacuum and open, simply pull up on
	Bottle Stopper.