FoodSaver Vac 550 How to Vacuum Package Using Ready-Made and Custom-Made FoodSaver Bags

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How to Vacuum Package Using Ready-Made and Custom-Made FoodSaver Bags

1If you have not already done so, place the Vac 550 on a flat, dry surface and plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet.

2Open the lid of the Vac 550. If the lid is locked, release locks by pressing down firmly on the stars.

3Place the item(s) to be vacuum packaged into the bag.

4Place the open end of

the bag down into the vacuum channel.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the open end of the bag touches the blue label on the bottom of the vacuum channel.

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5Close the lid. Lock the lid by pressing in the locks on both sides.

(You may need to press down lightly on the stars while pressing in the locks.)

6Press and hold down the On button. The light will go on as the

Vac 550 seals the bag. Wait until

the sound stops and the light turns off before releasing the lid.

7The locks on the sides will release

automatically. Lift up the lid and remove the bag.

8Vacuum packaging is complete.

NOTE: Let the Vac 550 cool down for at least 20 seconds before using it again.

IMPORTANT: You will need to pre-freeze foods that have excess liquid or moisture before vacuum packaging in FoodSaver Bags because the liquid can be drawn up into the vacuum pump.

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