Troubleshooting - FoodSaver V1040 Guía De Referencia

HINTS AND TIPS
• Save Money: Buy in bulk, separate food into
meal size portions, vacuum seal, and freeze.
Just remove the sealed bag, thaw in the
refrigerator, and prepare your meal.
• Save Time: Prepare meals in advance, vacuum
seal, store in the refrigerator or freezer, and
reheat for a quick, no-hassle meal.
• Save Food: Vacuum seal leftovers to eliminate
waste.
• Save Flavour: Wash, vacuum, seal, and freeze
seasonal fruits and vegetables to enjoy any time
of the year.
FoodSaver ® Vacuum Food Storage System Outperforms
Conventional Bags & Wraps
Storage Time with
Conventional Bags & Wraps
Freezer
Beef (Steaks, Roasts)
Beef (Mince, Stew Meat)
Lean Fish (Cod, Haddock)
Fatty Fish (Salmon, Trout)
Pork Chops
Poultry
Soups and Sauces
Vegetables
Refrigerator
Cheese
Deli Meats
Fruits (Berries)
Vegetables
Pantry
Cereal
Coffee (Ground)
Cookies (Homemade)
Flour
Nuts
*FoodSaver ® vacuum food storage time estimates may vary depending upon preparation, quality of food, and
storage conditions.
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• Save clothing, valuable documents,
photographs, craft supplies, and much more.
• Portion Control: Separate food into individual
portions, write nutritional information on the
bag, vacuum seal, and store.
• Keep Food Fresh Longer.
Storage Time with FoodSaver
Vacuum Food Storage System*
6 -12 months 2 - 3 years
3 - 4 months 1 year
4 - 6 months 2 years
2 - 3 months 1 year
4 - 6 months 2 - 3 years
6 - 12 months 2 - 3 years
2 - 4 months 1 - 2 years
6 - 9 months 2 - 3 years
2 - 4 weeks 4 - 8 months
3 - 4 days 7 - 10 days
1 - 5 days 7 - 10 days
2 - 7 days 7 - 14 days
2 - 3 months 6 - 12 months
2 weeks 1 - 2 years
1 - 2 weeks 3 - 6 weeks
6 - 8 months 1 - 2 years
6 - 8 months 1 - 2 years

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
• Make sure the power cord is correctly plugged into the electrical outlet.
Nothing
happens when I
• Make sure the power cord is not damaged in any way.
press down on
• Make sure the electrical outlet is operative by plugging in another appliance. If it
the lid
• Make sure the bag is positioned correctly in the vacuum channel. (See Figures on
• Press down firmly on both sides of lid.
• Wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off, and then try using again.
Air is not • Check that there are not gaps, folds, wrinkles or holes in the pre-sealed bags.
vacuumed • Verify that the Drip Tray is inserted properly into the unit.
from the bag
• Make sure the Accessory Hose is not inserted into the Accessory Port.
• Check for loose, worn or cracked Upper and Lower Sealing Gaskets.
• Foods with high liquid contents may prevent the bag from sealing properly. Cut
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• Check to see if bag is properly inserted into the Drip Tray.
• Make sure you've placed the bag in the proper place. When making a bag from a
• Check the seal of the bag. There may be a hole or wrinkle that is allowing air to
Air has seeped
back into the
vacuumed bag
• Make sure there is no moisture or liquid from the food present within the bag.
• Make sure there were no food items with sharp edges that may have punctured
• Make sure no liquids were drawn to the sealing strip area.
• Check for loose, worn or cracked Upper and Lower Sealing Gaskets.
• Moisture of foods with high liquid content will prevent the bag from sealing
• The sealing strip may have been too hot during the sealing process. Allow the
Bag melts
• Check that there aren't any gaps, folds, wrinkles or holes in pre-sealed edges.
Bag will not seal
• Moisture of foods with high liquid content will prevent the bag from sealing
• Make sure you've placed the bag in the proper place. When making a bag from a
• Make sure you give the appliance time to cool down. Wait at least 20 seconds
SOLUTION
is not, please check the circuit breakers or fuses in your home.
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bag open and wipe top inside of bag and reseal.
roll, make sure end of cut piece is on Sealing Strip, NOT over Lower Sealing
Gasket or in Drip Tray.
re-enter the bag. Carefully cut the bag open and re-seal it, or use an entirely new
bag.
You may need to cut open the bag and re-seal it in moist setting, or use an
entirely new bag. Partially freeze foods with excess liquids, prior to vacuum
sealing.
the bag. If you find a puncture hole seal the item in an entirely new bag.
properly. Cut bag open and wipe top inside of bag and reseal.
unit to cool for 20 seconds between uses. If the bag continues to melt, allow the
unit to cool with the lid in the upright position for 25 minutes before using.
properly. Cut bag open and wipe top inside of bag and reseal.
roll, make sure end of cut piece is on Sealing Strip, NOT over Lower Sealing
Gasket or in Drip Tray.
between seals.
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