Care & 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.
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 any damages.
3. See if electrical outlet is working by plugging in
another appliance.
4. Make sure the lid is closed and the latch is in the
locked position.
5. If your appliance has a mode switch, make sure it is
set to the correct mode.
6. Make sure bag is placed correctly inside 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.
FoodSaver
1. Wash bags in warm water using a mild dishwashing
soap.
2. Allow bags to dry thoroughly before reusing.
IMPORTANT: To avoid possible illness, do not reuse
bags after storing raw meat, raw fish or greasy foods.
Do not reuse bags that have been microwaved or
simmered.
FoodSaver
1. Wash all FoodSaver
mild dishwashing soap. Do not immerse lids in water.
2. Dry thoroughly before reusing.
3. FoodSaver
dishwasher safe. Canister lids should be wiped down
with a damp cloth.
4. Canisters with white lids should not be used in
microwave or freezer.
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
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
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.
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Bags
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Canisters
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Canisters in warm water, using a
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Canister bases (but not lids) are top rack
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Bag. The bags are manufactured with
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Bag, check
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