FoodSaver V2490BC User Manual

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 Vacuum Channel

(I). Close lid and use

Latch

(D) to lock.

3. Press appropriate Food Setting Button

(M) —

Moist or Dry.

4. Press appropriate speed setting button

(O)

Normal or Fast.

5. Push and hold the Pulse Button

(Q).The vacuum

pump will run when 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.

NOTE: If the vacuum pump stops engaging after several pushes of the Pulse Button, it means the maximum vacuum has been reached. Do not continue to push the Pulse Button.

6. Press Seal Button

(T) to seal the bag and end the

Pulse mode.

7. When the Progress Lights

(S) turn off, unlock

Latch

(D) lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or

freeze if needed.

Features

For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the FoodSaver®Reference Guide included in your kit. Questions? Visit us at www.foodsaver.com or call 1-800-777-5452 (U.S.) or 1-877-804-5383 (Canada). Get tips on vacuum packaging and order FoodSaver®accessories.

Pen Storage

Roll Storage Compartment

Bag Cutter and Cutter Bar

Easy-clean Drip Tray

Vacuum Channel

Foam Gasket

Extra-wide Sealing Strip

Features of Your FoodSaver®Appliance

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. Under very heavy usage, appliance will not operate 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.

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. If your appliance features a drip tray (H),

empty 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

⁄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.

12.Always store appliance with the Latch (D) in the

unlocked position.

First Printing: 1/2007

QuickStart

V2490BC

Tips on Using PulseVac™Control Feature

Accessory Hose

Accessory Hose Storage

Touchpad Control Panel

Easy-lock Latch

Item # T180-00120 (12/06)

FSR1543

Features

Bags & Rolls

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 Vacuum Channel

(I).

3. Close lid and use Latch (D) to lock.

4. Press appropriate Food Setting Button (M) —

Choose Moist for juicy foods or Dry for foods without liquid. Appliance will default to Dry setting after each use.

5. Press appropriate Speed Setting Button (O) —

Choose Normal for average-sized bags, canisters and all accessories or Fast for larger-sized bags

and canisters. Appliance will default to Normal speed after each use.

6. Press Vacuum & Seal Button (L) to begin automat-

ic vacuum and sealing process.

7. When Progress Lights (S) turn off, unlock Latch (D), lift 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. Always store appliance with the Latch

(D)

in the unlocked position.

1. Open appliance lid and place roll into Roll

Storage Compartment

(F).

2. Lift up Bag Cutter Bar (G).

3. Pull bag material to the outer edge of the

Sealing Strip

(K) and lower the Cutter Bar.

4. Close and lock the lid using the Latch (D).

5. Press Seal Button (T).

6. When Progress Lights (S) turn off, sealing is

complete. Unlock Latch

(D) and lift lid.

7. You now have one sealed end and need to cut

the bag to the length you need. Pull out enough bag material to hold item to be vacuum packed, plus 3 inches.

8. Gently press and slide Bag Cutter across the

length of the roll.

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

Getting Started

Registering your appliance is quick and easy at www.foodsaver.com. If you register on our website, you will have the

opportunity to receive special bag and accessory introductory offers. Refer to the registration card in the box.

Accessories

How to Prepare FoodSaver®Accessories for Vacuum Packaging

FoodSaver®Accessories

Accessories include FoodSaver®Vacuum Packaging Canisters, Universal Lids, Jar Sealers and Bottle Stoppers.

1. Always leave at least one inch of space between

contents and rim.

2. Wipe rim of canister, container or bottle to

ensure it is clean and dry.

3. Place lid on canister or container, or place

stopper in bottle.

4. For accessories with a large knob on lid,

turn knob to Vacuum. Vacuum package using instructions below. When vacuum process is complete, turn knob to Closed before removing Accessory Hose

(A).

5. For accessories without a large knob on lid,

vacuum package using instructions below.

How to Open FoodSaver®Accessories after Vacuum Packaging

FoodSaver®Vacuum Packaging Canisters (without large knob on lid)

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

Quick Marinators (with large knob on lid) and Universal Lids

To release vacuum and open, turn knob on lid to Open.

FoodSaver®Jar Sealer with Mason Jars

For use with Ball®and Kerr®brand Mason jars. To release vacuum and open, wedge spoon between Mason jar lid and highest part of threaded rim.Twist spoon gently to release vacuum.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT use screw bands when

vacuum packaging jars.

FoodSaver®Bottle Stoppers

To release vacuum and open, simply pull up on Bottle Stopper.

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver®Accessories

1. Prepare container according to FoodSaver

Accessory Guidelines above.

2. With lid closed, insert one end of Accessory

Hose

(A) into Port (N) on appliance. Insert

other end into port on accessory. Twist gray tab while inserting to ensure a tight fit.

3. Lock the Latch (D) on side of appliance

before vacuuming.

4. If vacuum packaging in a large canister, push

Fast Speed Setting

(O) button.

5. Push Canister Vacuum Button (P) to begin

vacuum process. Motor will run until vacuum process is complete.

6. When motor turns off, gently twist and remove

Accessory Hose from accessory and appliance. Unlock Latch

(D).

7. To test vacuum, simply tug on accessory lid.

It should not move.

Note: For important tips on using accessories with

different foods, please refer to the FoodSaver

Reference Guide.

How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver®Roll

Features

How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver®Bags

Place Bag Material on Sealing Strip Close and Latch Lid Press Seal Button

Place Bag in Vacuum Channel Close and Latch Lid Press Vacuum & Seal Button

Progress Lights

Show progress of vacuum and seal process. All three lights shut off when the full process is finished.

CrushFree

™

Instant Seal Button

This button has four uses:

1. Press to immediately stop the vacuum process and begin sealing the bag.This prevents 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 potato chip bag) to keep food sealed airtight.

4. Press during Pulse mode to seal bag.

Canister Vacuum Button

Press to achieve best vacuum for canisters and accessories.

PulseVac

™

Control Button

Use to manually control the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items. See Tips section for further information.

Seal Indicator Light

Constant light indicates sealing process is engaged.

(Flashing light indicates

error.)

Advanced Design™Features

Vacuum & Seal Button

This button has two uses:

1. Press to vacuum package and seal food airtight. Appliance shuts off automatically.

2. Press to cancel process at any point.

Adjustable Food Settings

Select food type to optimize the seal — Dry (normal seal time) for foods without liquid; Moist (longer seal time) for juicy foods.

Accessory Port

Attach Accessory Hose

(A) here to

vacuum package with FoodSaver

Canisters

and Accessories.

Two Speed Settings

Select speed to optimize vacuum — Normal for average-sized bags, canisters and all accessories; Fast for larger-sized bags and canisters.

The user-friendly control panel makes it easy for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver®Advanced Design

™

Vacuum Packaging System, and the touchpad design allows you to easily wipe it clean.

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