FoodSaver V2240-IUK - Manual (Page 2)

Vacuum & Seal Button
This button has two 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.
Canister Vacuum Button
Press to achieve best vacuum
for canisters and accessories. M
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Ba
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1. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 7.5 cm of
space between bag contents and top of bag.
2. Open appliance lid and place open end of bag
into Vacuum Channel
(G) .
3. Close lid and use Latch (D) to lock.
4. Press appropriate Food Setting Button (J) –
Choose Moist for juicy foods or Dry for foods
without liquid. Appliance will default to Dry
setting after each use.
5. Press Vacuum & Seal Button (L) to begin vacuum
and sealing process. Motor will continue to run until
bag is fully vacuumed, then will automatically seal.
6. When Seal Indicator Light (N) turns off, unlock
Latch, 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 in
the unlocked position.
1. Cut enough bag material from roll to hold item,
plus 7.5 cm. Be sure to cut straight.
2. Open appliance lid and place one end of bag
material across Sealing Strip
(I) .
3. Close and lock the lid using the Latch (D) .
4. Press Seal Button (O) .
5. When Seal Indicator Light (N) turns off,
sealing is complete. Unlock Latch, lift lid and
remove bag.
Now you are ready to vacuum package with your
new bag (see below).
Getting Started
Accessories
FoodSaver
®
Accessory Guidelines
FoodSaver
®
Accessories
Accessories include FoodSaver ® Vacuum Packaging Canisters, Universal Lids, Jar Sealers and Bottle Stoppers.
1. Always leave at least 2.5 cm of space between
contents and rim.
2. Wipe rim of canister to ensure it is clean and dry.
3. Place lid on canister.
How to Open FoodSaver
®
Accessories after Vacuum Packaging
FoodSaver ® Vacuum Packaging Canisters
To release vacuum and open, push grey rubber
button on lid.
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver
®
Canisters
1. Prepare canister according to FoodSaver ®
Accessory Guidelines above.
2. With lid closed, insert one end of Accessory
Hose
(A) into Port (K) on appliance. Insert other
end into canister port. Twist grey tab while insert-
ing to ensure a tight fit.
3. Lock the Latch (D) on side of appliance
before vacuuming.
4. Push Canister Button (M) to begin vacuum
process. Motor will run until vacuum process is
complete.
5. When motor turns off, gently twist and remove
Accessory Hose from canister and appliance.
Unlock Latch.
6. To test vacuum, simply tug on 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 on Sealing Strip Close and Latch Lid Press Seal Button
Place Bag in Vacuum Channel Close and Latch Lid Press Vacuum & Seal Button
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2 3 5
Adjustable Food Settings
Select food type to optimise
the seal – Dry (normal seal time)
for foods without liquid; Moist
(longer seal time) for juicy foods
Accessory Port
Attach accessory
hose here and use
to vacuum package
with FoodSaver
®
Canisters and
Accessories
K
J
The user-friendly control panel makes it easy for you to get the most out of your FoodSaver ® Vacuum
Packaging System.
Crush Free 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
crisp packet) to keep food sealed airtight.
O
Seal Indicator Light
Constant light indicates sealing
process is engaged. (Flashing
light indicates error.) N
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