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1-800-777-5452 (U.S.) 1-877-804-5383 (Canada)
www.foodsaver.ca
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1-800-777-5452 (U.S.) 1-877-804-5383 (Canada)
Care and Cleaning
The FoodSaver
®
Appliance
1.
Always unplug appliance before cleaning.
2.
Do not immerse appliance in water.
3.
Avoid using abrasive products or materials to
clean any appliance components. These cleaners
can scratch the surface and damage the black
foam rubber pads.
4.
Use a mild dishwashing soap and a warm, damp
cloth to wipe away food residue inside or around
components.
5.
Dry thoroughly before reusing.
6.
If your appliance features a Drip Tray, empty Drip
Tray after each use. Wash in warm soapy water
or place in
top rack
of dishwasher.
FoodSaver
®
Accessories
1.
Wash all FoodSaver
®
accessories in warm water,
using a mild dishwashing soap. Do not immerse
lids in water.
2.
Dry thoroughly before reusing.
3.
FoodSaver
®
Canister bases (but not lids) are
top
rack
dishwasher safe. Canister lids should be
wiped down with a damp cloth.
4.
FoodSaver
®
Canisters and FoodSaver
®
Lunch
& Leftover and Sandwich & Snack Containers
should not be used in the freezer.
5.
FoodSaver
®
Canisters should not be used in the
microwave or freezer.
6.
FoodSaver
®
Lunch & Leftover and Sandwich &
Snack Containers are microwave and dishwasher
safe (top rack only).
Troubleshooting
Nothing happens when I try to vacuum
package:
1.
Check power cord to see if it is firmly plugged
into electrical outlet.
2.
Examine power cord for damage.
3.
Check electrical outlet by plugging in another
appliance.
4.
If your appliance has latches,
make sure the lid
is closed and the latch is in the locked position.
Refer to your QuickStart Guide for instructions.
5.
If your appliance has a mode switch, make sure
it is set to the correct mode. Refer to your
QuickStart Guide for instructions.
6.
Make sure bag is placed correctly down inside
the Vacuum Channel.
7.
Wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off,
and then try using it again.
Note:
The appliance will shut off automatically if it
becomes too hot.
To keep your appliance from overheating:
Wait at least 20 seconds for appliance to cool down
before you begin vacuum packaging another item.
Keep lid open before vacuum packaging.
Air is still in the bag:
1.
Make sure open end of bag is resting entirely
inside Vacuum Channel. If edge of bag is beyond
Vacuum Channel, bag will not seal properly.
2.
Examine bag for leaks. To see if your bag has a
leak, seal bag with air, submerge it into water and
apply pressure. Bubbles indicate a leak. Use a new
bag if bubbles appear.
3.
If you are using a custom-sized FoodSaver
®
Bag,
check seal of bag. A wrinkle in the bag along the
seal may cause leakage and allow air to re-enter.
Just cut bag and reseal.
4.
Do not attempt to make your own side seams
for a FoodSaver
®
Bag. The bags are manufactured
with special side seams, which are sealed all
the way to the outer edge. Making your own
side seams may cause leakage and allow air to
re-enter.
5.
Make sure Accessory Hose is not inserted into
the Accessory Port.
6.
Check gasket around Drip Tray and upper gasket
under the lid to make sure it is free from food
materials and is properly inserted into gasket
channel.
Care, Cleaning & Troubleshooting
Air was removed from the bag, but now
air has re-entered:
1.
Examine seal of bag. A wrinkle along the seal may
cause leakage and allow air to enter. Simply cut
bag and reseal.
2.
Sometimes moisture or food material (such as
juices, grease, crumbs, powders, etc.) along seal
prevents bag from sealing properly. Cut bag open,
wipe top inside of bag and reseal. See pages 2-3
for guidelines for specific foods.
3.
If you are vacuum packaging sharp food items,
bag may have been punctured. Use a new bag if
there is a hole. Cover sharp food items with a
soft cushioning material, such as a paper towel,
and reseal.
4.
If you are still experiencing difficulty with air in
your bag, fermentation or the release of natural
gases from inside the foods may have occurred.
When this happens, food may have begun to spoil
and should be discarded.
The bag melts:
If your bag melts, Sealing Strip may have become too
hot. Always wait at least 20 seconds for appliance to
cool down before you vacuum package another item.
The Mason jar will not vacuum:
1.
The Jar Sealer is designed for use with Mason
jars.
2.
Check Jar Sealer to see if it is centered and
pressed firmly over Mason jar lid.
3.
Make sure rubber gasket on Jar Sealer is free
from food materials.
4.
Examine rim of Mason jar for cracks or scratches.
Any gaps can prevent jars from vacuuming
properly.
5.
Check metal lid of Mason jar to see if it is bent.
6.
Make sure Accessory Hose is securely in
Accessory Port on appliance and on Jar Sealer.
7.
Try using two jar lids instead of one. Remove
second lid from Jar Sealer when vacuum
process is finished.
The FoodSaver
®
Canister will not vacuum:
1.
Make sure rubber gasket on lid is free from
food materials.
2.
Examine rim of canister for cracks or scratches.
Any gaps can prevent canisters from vacuuming
properly.
3.
Make sure Accessory Hose is securely inserted
into Accessory Port on appliance and in port on
canister lid.
4.
Make sure appliance latch is locked (if your
model has a latch).
The FoodSaver
®
Universal Lid or Quick
Marinator will not vacuum:
1.
When using the Universal Lid, rim of container
should be smooth and flat. Ragged edges will
prevent lid from vacuuming properly.
2.
Make sure rubber gasket underneath lids as well
as rim of canisters or containers are free from
food materials.
3.
Check knob on lid to see if it is closing and
opening properly and that there are no food
materials caught inside.
4.
Make sure Accessory Hose is securely inserted
into Accessory Port on appliance and in port on
accessory lid.
5.
Make sure knob on accessory lid is set to
Vacuum
.
6.
Make sure appliance latch is locked (if your
model has a latch).
The FoodSaver
®
Bottle Stopper will not
vacuum:
1.
Check Bottle Stopper to see if it fits snugly inside
bottle. If it is loose, air may enter and prevent it
from vacuuming properly.
2.
Examine neck of bottle, Bottle Stopper and tip of
Accessory Hose for food materials. Any gaps can
prevent bottle from vacuuming properly.
3.
Make sure Accessory Hose is securely inserted
into Accessory Port on appliance and on Bottle
Stopper.
4.
Make sure appliance latch is locked (if your
model has a latch).
Note:
For all accessories, make sure Accessory
Hose is completely inserted into appliance and lid
of accessory.
Twist tab on Accessory Hose while
inserting to ensure a tight fit.
If You Need Assistance:
Call Consumer Services at 1-800-777-5452.
In Canada, call 1-877-804-5383.
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