FoodSaver T000-32030, T000-32150, V2240, V2250 Quick Start Manual

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 Sealing a Bag

Make sure you’ve securely latched the
appliance lid. When making a bag from a roll, place

bag material on Sealing Strip (I), close lid and make
sure to use the Latch (D) to lock lid. Then press Seal
Button (O).

Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into 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 3 inches between paper
towel and end of bag so that bag seals properly with
paper towel inside.

Make sure you give appliance time to cool down. Wait

at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very heavy
usage, appliance will shut off automatically to prevent
overheating. If it does, wait 20 minutes to allow
appliance to cool off.

Tips on Removing Air from a Bag

Make sure you’ve securely latched the
appliance lid. 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.

If motor runs for more than 30 seconds
without stopping, 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 and make sure Accessory
Hose is not attached. If you are vacuum packaging
with an accessory, check Accessory Hose in appliance
lid and in accessory to ensure a tight fit.

Tips on Storage

Always store appliance with the Latch in the unlocked
position.

Tips

Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging

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General Tips

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,
clogging the pump and damaging your appliance.
To prevent this, follow these tips:

a. For moist and juicy foods such as raw meats:

Pre-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.

c. For powdery or fine-grained foods: Avoid

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, empty it

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.

6. To prevent wrinkles in a seal when vacuum

packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat
along Sealing Strip 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.

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
2-3 of FoodSaver Reference Guide for more
information.

11. If appliance does not function and indicator light

flashes, check to make sure the Latch is in the
locked position.

12. Always store appliance with the Easy-lock Latch

in the unlocked position.

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Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.

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Third Printing: 5/2007 T180-00420(5/07)