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The FoodSaver Bottle Stopper Will Not Vacuum:
1
Make sure the Bottle Stopper is fitting snugly inside the bottle.
If it is loose, air may leak in and prevent a vacuum from forming.
2
Make sure the neck of the bottle and tip of the Accessory Hose
are free from food materials, crumbs, etc. Any gaps will prevent a
vacuum from forming.
If You Cannot Fix the Problem:
Call our Consumer Services Department at the number listed at
the back of this manual.
NOTE: For all accessories, make sure that the Accessory
Hose is completely inser ted into the machine and the lid of
the accessory.
Troubleshooting
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The FoodSaver Designer Canister Will Not Vacuum:
1
Make sure the rubber gasket on the lid is free from food
materials, crumbs, etc.
2
Make sure the rim of the canister does not have any cracks or
scratches. Any gaps can prevent the a vacuum from forming.
3
Make sure you aren’t filling the canister too full prior to
vacuum packaging. Always leave at least one inch (1")
between the contents and the lid.
The FoodSaver Universal Lid, Bulk Storage Canister, Square
Canister Will Not Vacuum:
1
When using the Universal Lid, make sure that the rim of the
container is smooth and flat. Ragged edges will prevent the
Universal Lid from forming a vacuum.
2
Make sure the rubber gaskets underneath the lids and the rim of
the canisters are free from food materials, crumbs, etc.
3
Make sure the knob on the lid is closing and opening properly
and that there are no food materials caught inside.
