FoodSaver V2050 - Manual (Page 2)

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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
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 3 inches.
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
Registering your appliance is quick and easy at www.foodsaver.com.
Accessories
FoodSaver ® Accessory Guidelines
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.
FoodSaver ® Bulk Canisters and 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.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT use screw bands when
vacuum packaging jars. To open, wedge spoon
between Mason jar lid and highest part of threaded
rim. Twist spoon gently to release vacuum.
FoodSaver ® Bottle Stoppers
To release vacuum and open, twist and pull up on
Bottle Stopper.
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver ® Accessories
1. Prepare container according to FoodSaver ®
Accessory Guidelines above.
2. Insert one end of Accessory Hose (A) into
Accessory Port (J) on appliance. Insert other
end into port on accessory. Twist gray tab while
inserting to ensure a tight fit.
3. To begin vacuum process, press down firmly on lid
until latches click. For models V2020, V2040 and
V2050, press Canister Vacuum Button
(M) . For
model V2060, push the Vacuum & Seal Button (K) .
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
accessory and appliance. Unlock latches.
6. 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
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
Insert Accessory Hose Press Lid and Push Button
Vacuum & Seal Button
This button has three 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.
3. Press to vacuum canisters when using
model V2060.
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Features
Shown V2020; 2040, 2050, and V2060 operate in the same manner.
V2020/V2040/V2050/V2060 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
(Models V2020, V2040 and V2050)
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.
CrushFree ™ 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
potato chip bag) to keep food sealed air-tight.
N
Vacuum Indicator Light
Monitors the vacuum and
sealing process. I
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