FoodSaver V2490 Quick Start Manual

Tips

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 appliance lid is securely latched.

When making a bag from a roll, place bag material
on Sealing Strip

(K), close lid and make sure to use

the Latch

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

Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into
the Vacuum Channel (I) 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 appliance has time to cool down.

Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. If appliance is
engaged prior to 20 seconds from last use, the error
light will flash. 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 appliance lid is securely latched.

When vacuuming and sealing a bag, 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

(K) 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,

consider the following: If you are vacuum
packaging with a bag, make sure open end is placed
down inside Vacuum Channel

(I) and make sure

Accessory Hose

(A) is not attached. If 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 (D) in the
unlocked position.

Tips on Using PulseVac™Control Feature

Use the PulseVac Control feature to manually control
the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items.

1. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches of

space between bag contents and top of bag.

2. Open appliance lid and place open end of bag

into V

acuum Channel

(I). Close lid and use

Latch

(D) to lock.

3. Press appropriate Food Setting Button

(M) –

Moist or Dry.

4. Choose Normal Speed Setting Button

(O).

5. Push and hold the Pulse Button

(Q). The vacuum will

run as long as the Pulse Button is held down. Release
the Pulse Button to stop the vacuum process. Repeat
pushing the Pulse Button until desired amount of air
has been removed.

6. Press Seal Button

(T) to seal the bag and end the

Pulse mode.

7. When the Prog

ress Lights (S) turn off, unlock Latch,

lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed.

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, Canisters

and Accessories.

3. During the vacuum packaging process, small

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

(I),

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. Empty Drip Tray (H) 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

(K) before you close lid.

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

simply reseal bag about

1

⁄4inch 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, check to make sure

the Latch is in the locked position.

Note: Error light will flash if Latch is not engaged.

12.Always store appliance with the Latch in the

unlocked position.

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First Printing: 8/2005 Item # T180-00235-000 (08/05)