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), Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm EST. Get tips on vacuum packaging
and order FoodSaver
®
accessories.
QuickStart
V2020/V2040/V2050/V2060
Shown V2020; 2040, 2050, and V2060 operate in the same manner.
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
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.
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 3 inches between
paper towel and end of bag so that bag seals properly
with paper towel inside.
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 an accessory, check
Accessory Hose in appliance lid and in accessory to
ensure a tight fit.
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
(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 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 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
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.
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.
Second Printing: 05/2007
Item # T180-00030 (05/07)
9100060001195 FSR1634
