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Problem
Solution
The appliance is not vacuuming air
out of the FoodSaver
®
Fresh Zipper
bag.
• Make sure that the bag is firmly closed.
• The air valve is not on a flat surface. Reposition the bag so that the air valve lies flat on the
appliance platform with no food underneath.
Vacuum nozzle and air valve are not
making contact.
• Make sure that the vacuum nozzle is centred over the gray circle and placed flat on the air
valve. Apply moderate pressure.
Air was removed from the bag but
now air has re-entered.
• Examine the bag’s zip and valve. Food debris in the zip or valve may cause leakage and allow
air to enter.
• Sometimes moisture or food material along the seal edges of the zipper or beneath the valve
prevents the bag from sealing properly. Wipe the inside of the bag around the zip and beneath
valve and attempt to reseal.
• If you are vacuum packaging sharp food items, the 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.
The FoodSaver
®
Fresh Container will
not vacuum.
• Make sure that the rubber gasket on the inside of the lid is free from food and secure in place.
• Examine the rim of the container for cracks or scratches. Any gaps can prevent containers from
vacuuming properly. Make sure that the container vacuum valve is clean.
• Make sure that the container lid is closed securely on all 4 corners; remove lid and press again.
LED light on appliance blinks red.
• This indicates that the appliance did not fully seal the container or bag. Raise the vacuum head
and make sure that the container or bag is closed correctly.
• Make sure that the liquid reservoir is clean and fitted correctly so there are no air leaks.
• Move the vacuum head down and press it firmly onto the container or bag valve and press the
Start button. The vacuum process should not take longer than 1 minute.
LED light on appliance blinks green.
• This indicates that the container or bag valve is not attached to the vacuum head correctly.
Move the vacuum head down and press it firmly onto the container or bag valve and press the
Start button.
Troubleshooting
Coffee and Powdery Foods
To prevent food particles from being drawn into the vacuum
pump, place a coffee filter or paper towel at the top of the
bag or canister before vacuum sealing. You can also place
the food in its original bag inside a FoodSaver
®
Fresh Zipper
Bag, or use a FoodSaver
®
Fresh Container to vacuum seal.
Liquids
Wait for hot liquids to cool to room temperature before vacuum
sealing in a FoodSaver
®
Fresh Container. Vacuum sealing hot
liquids may result in loss of vacuum.
Care and Cleaning
Never immerse the appliance or power cord and plug in water or
any other liquid
.
Always unplug the appliance before cleaning
.
Wipe over the body of the appliance with a soft, dry cloth.
Slide out the reservoir after each use to clean it of moisture. To
remove the reservoir, hold it with two fingers and pull down from
the vacuum head. Wash in warm soapy water and allow to air dry
thoroughly.
The gasket on the reservoir may also be removed for cleaning. Wash
with warm soapy water and let dry thoroughly before re-fitting.
Check that the vacuum port is free from food debris. Wipe clean with
a soft, dry cloth.
Storage
Make sure that the appliance is clean and store upright, on a flat, level
surface, away from the edge and where it cannot be easily knocked over.
