FoodSaver V2460A Plus 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.foodsav er.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
the Latch

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.

(K), close lid and make sure to use

(D) to lock lid. Then press Seal Button (R).

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

Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing

. Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow

Strip

air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag
along Sealing Strip
packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply
cut bag open and vacuum package again.

(D) is in the locked position.

(K) before closing lid and vacuum

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.

If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without
stopping,

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.

you may need to adjust bag and try again.

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:

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

8. When you are vacuum packaging items with sharp

1

⁄4inch above first seal.

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

FoodSaver Reference Guide for more information.

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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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First Printing: 3/2005

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