FoodSaver V2040-I User Manual

Features

For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the FoodSaver®Reference Guide included in your kit.

QuickStart

V2040-I

( English)

Accessory Hose

Accessory Hose
Storage

Touchpad Control
Panel

Easy Lock Latches

D

C

B

A

Vacuum Channel

Easy-clean
Drip Tray

Sealing Strip

Rubber Gasket

H

G

F

E

Features of Your FoodSaver®Appliance

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Bags & Rolls

1. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 7.5 cm

of space between bag contents and top of bag.

2. Open appliance lid and place open end of bag

down into Vacuum Channel

(E).

3. Close lid.

4. To begin vacuum process, press down firmly on

lid with both hands until latches click.

5. Press Vacuum & Seal Button (K).

6. When motor and Indicator Lights (I) turn off, open

lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed.
(See FoodSaver®Reference Guide for food safety tips.)

Note: Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds

after each use.

1. Pull out enough bag material to hold item to be

vacuum packaged, plus 7.5 cm.

2. Place one end of bag material across Sealing Strip
(G) and close lid. Press lid until latches click.

3. Press Seal Button. When the seal indicator light

(L) turns off, open lid and remove bag.

Now you are ready to vacuum package with your new
bag (see below).

Getting Started

How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver®Roll

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver

®

Bags

Place Bag on Sealing Strip Press Lid and Push Seal Button

Place Loaded Bag on Sealing Strip Press Lid and Push Button

Vacuum & Seal Button

This button has two uses:

1. Press to vacuum package and seal

your food air-tight with a single
touch. Shuts off automatically.

2. Press to cancel process at any point.

K

Features

Features

Seal Indicator Light

Constant light indicates
sealing process is engaged.

Accessory Port

Attach accessory
hose here and use
to vacuum package
with FoodSaver

®

Canisters and
Accessories.

J

L

Canister Vacuum Button

Press to achieve best vacuum
for canisters and accessories.

M

The user-friendly, control panel makes it easy for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver®Vacuum
Packaging System.

Crush Free Instant Seal Button

This button has three uses:

1. Press to immediately stop the vacuum process

and begin sealing the bag. Use to prevent crushing
delicate items such as bread, cookies and pastries.

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

crisp packet) to keep food sealed air-tight.

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Vacuum Indicator Light

Monitors the vacuum and
sealing process.

I

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Tips

Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging

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

Sealing a Bag

Make sure you’ve placed the bag in the proper place.

When making a bag from a roll, make sure the end of
cut piece is on the Sealing Strip

(G), not over the

rubber gasket

(H) or in Vacuum Channel (E).

Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into the
Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal. Either

pre-freeze moist foods 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.

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.

Removing Air from a Bag

Make sure you’ve placed the bag in the proper place.

When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make
sure open end of bag is inside Vacuum Channel

(E).

Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing Strip
(G). Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow air

to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag along
Sealing Strip 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, not on black Rubber Gasket

(H).

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

(A) is not attached. If you

are vacuum packaging with a canister, check Accessory
Hose in appliance lid and canister to ensure a tight fit.

Accessories

FoodSaver®Accessory Guidelines

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.

How to Open FoodSaver®Accessories after Vacuum Packaging

FoodSaver®Vacuum Packaging Canisters

To release vacuum and open, push grey rubber
button on lid.

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver®Canisters

1. Prepare canister according to FoodSaver

®

Accessory Guidelines above.

2. Insert one end of Accessory Hose (A) into

Accessory Port

(J) on appliance. Insert other

end into canister port. Twist grey tab while
inserting to ensure a tight fit.

3. To begin vacuum process, press down firmly on lid

until latches click. Press Canister Vacuum Button

(M)

.

Motor will run until vacuum process is complete.

4. When motor and Indicator Lights (I) turn off,

vacuum process is complete.

5. Gently twist and remove Accessory Hose from

canister and appliance. Unlock latches.

6. To test vacuum, simply tug on lid.

It should not move.

Note: For important tips on using accessories

with different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver

®

Reference Guide.

Insert Accessory Hose Press Lid and Push Button

Tips on Storage

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

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Caractéristiques

Renseignements de sécurité importants et conseils pratiques: consultez le Guide de référence FoodSaver®fourni avec l’ensemble.

Précis d’emploi

V2040-I

(Français)

Tu y au à accessoires

Rangement pour
tuyau à accessoires

Commandes à
effleurement

Loquet pratique

D

C

B

A

Canal d’aspiration

Ramasse-gouttes
facile d’entretien

Bande de soudure

Joint de caoutchouc

H

G

F

E

Caractéristiques du soude-sac FoodSaver

®

General Tips

Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging

(continued)

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 and

canisters.

3. During the vacuum packaging process, small

amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can
be inadvertently pulled into Vacuum Channel

(E),

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

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

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 and
store in the 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 (F),

empty it after each use.

4. To a void overfilling, always leave at least 7.5 cm

of bag material between bag contents and top of
bag. Then leave at least additional 2.5 cm 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 seal when vacuum

packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat
along Sealing Strip

(G) before you close lid.

7. If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,

simply reseal bag about 0.5 cm 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.

9. When using accessories, remember to leave 2.5

cm of space at top of canister or container.

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, check to make sure

the lid is properly engaged.

12.Always store appliance with the Easy Lock Latches
(D) in the unlocked position.

13.CAUTION: THIS SEALER IS NOT FOR

COMMERCIAL USE. IF SEALING MORE THAN
30 BAGS OR CANISTERS IN A ROW, WAIT AT
LEAST 25 MINUTES BEFORE CONTINUING TO
USE YOUR VACUUM FOOD SEALER.

© 2007 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All rights reserved.
Distributed by Holmes Products (Europe) Limited. 1 Francis Grove, London, SW19 4DT, England. Printed in China

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Sacs et rouleaux

1. Placez le(s) article(s) dans le sac en veillant à ce qu’il

reste 7,5 cm (3 po) entre le haut du contenu et
l’ouverture du sac.

2. Ouvrez le couvercle de l’appareil et placez le bout

ouvert du sac dans le canal d’aspiration

(E).

3. Fermez le couvercle.

4. Des deux mains, appuyez alors fermement sur le

couvercle jusqu’à ce que les loquets s’enclenchent.

5. Appuyez sur la touche de vide et de soudure (K).

6. Quand le moteur s’arrête et que le voyant (I)

s’éteint, ouvrez le couvercle et retirez le sac.
Réfrigérez ou congelez. (Voyez les conseils de
sécurité dans le Guide de référence FoodSaver

®

.)

Remarque: Laissez refroidir le soude-sac pendant

20 secondes entre soudures.

1. Tirez une longueur suffisante de la pellicule du

rouleau pour contenir l’article, plus 7,5 cm (3 po).

2. Placez un bout de la pellicule sur la bande de

soudure

(G) et fermez le couvercle. Appuyez sur le

couvercle jusqu’à ce que les loquets s’enclenchent.

3. Appuyez sur la touche de soudure. Quand le

voyant de soudure

(L) s’éteint, ouvrez le

couvercle puis retirez le sac.

Vous êtes maintenant prêt(e) à emballer sous vide
avec votre nouveau sac (voyez ci-dessous).

Mise en marche

Fabrication d’un sac FoodSaver®sur mesure

Emballage sous vide avec les sacs FoodSaver

®

Placer le sac sur la bande de soudure Appuyer sur le couvercle puis sur la touche de soudure

Placer le sac plein sur la bande de soudure Appuyer sur le couvercle et sur la touche

Caractéristiques

Caractéristiques

Voy ant de soudure

Un voyant qui luit
continuellement est signe
de soudure.

Port accessoires

C’est ici que vous fixez
le tuyau à accessoires
qui sert à emballer
sous vide quand vous
employez contenants et
accessoires FoodSaver

®

.

J

L

Touche de mode contenants

Aide à obtenir l’évacuation optimale de
l’air avec contenants et accessoires.

M

Grâce au tableau de commande convivial, vous n’aurez aucune peine à tirer le meilleur parti de votre
ensemble d’emballage sous vide FoodSaver

®

.

Soudure instantanée Crush Free

Cette touche remplit trois fonctions:

1. Pressez-la, elle interrompt immédiatement

l’aspiration de l’air et commence à souder le sac.
Empêche d’écraser les articles fragiles tels le pain,
les biscuits ainsi que les pâtisseries.

2. Pressez-la et elle permet de souder l’extrémité des

sacs faits à partir des rouleaux FoodSaver

®

.

3. Pressez-la et elle scelle hermétiquement les sacs en

Mylar (sacs de croustilles, par exemple).

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Voy ant de vide

Surveille l’évacuation de l’air
et la soudure.

I

Touche de vide et de soudure

Cette touche remplit deux fonctions:

1. Pressez-la pour faire le vide, sceller

hermétiquement le sac puis arrêter
automatiquement l’appareil.

2. Pressez-la pour annuler le processus

à tout moment.

K

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