Troubleshooting - FoodSaver FFS017X Instrucciones Para El Usuario

Vegetables
Vegetables need to be blanched before
vacuum sealing. This process stops the
enzyme action that could lead to loss of
flavour, colour and texture.
To blanch vegetables, place them in boiling water or
in the microwave until they are cooked, but still crisp.
Blanching times range from 1 to 2 minutes for leafy
greens and peas; 3 to 4 minutes for snap peas, sliced
courgette or broccoli; 5 minutes for carrots; and 7 to 11
minutes for corn on the cob. After blanching, immerse
vegetables in cold water to stop the cooking process.
Finally, dry vegetables on a towel before vacuum sealing.
Note: All vegetables (including broccoli, Brussels sprouts,
cabbage, cauliflower, kale, turnips) naturally emit gases
during storage. Therefore, after blanching, they must be
stored in freezer only.
When freezing vegetables, it is best to pre-freeze them
for 1–2 hours or until solidly frozen. To freeze vegetables
in individual servings, first place on a baking sheet and
spread them out so they are not touching. This prevents
them from freezing together in a block. Once they are
frozen, remove from baking sheet and vacuum seal
vegetables in a FoodSaver ™ Bag. After they have been
vacuum sealed, return them to the freezer.
Important: Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria, fresh
mushrooms, onions and garlic should never be vacuum
sealed.
Leafy Vegetables
For best results, use a canister to store leafy
vegetables. First wash the vegetables, and then
dry with a towel or salad spinner. After they are
dried, put them in a canister and vacuum seal
as normal. Store in the refrigerator.
Fruits
When freezing soft fruits or berries, it is best to
pre-freeze them for 1-2 hours or until solidly
frozen. To freeze fruit in individual servings, first
place on a baking sheet and spread them out so
they are not touching. This prevents them from
freezing together in a block. Once they are
frozen, remove from baking sheet and vacuum
seal fruit in a FoodSaver Bag.
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After they have been vacuum sealed, return them to the
freezer. You can vacuum seal portions for baking or in
your favourite combinations for easy fruit salad all year
round. If storing in the refrigerator, we recommend using
a FoodSaver ™ Canister.
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Baked Goods
To vacuum seal soft or airy baked goods, we
recommend using a FoodSaver Canister so
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they will hold their shape. If using a bag,
pre-freeze for 1-2 hours or until solidly
frozen. To save time, make cookie dough,
pie shells, whole pies, or mix dry ingredients
in advance and vacuum seal for later use.
Coffee and Powdery Foods
To prevent food particles from being drawn
into vacuum pump, place a coffee filter or
paper towel at top of bag or canister before
vacuum sealing. You can also place the food
in its original bag inside a FoodSaver Bag,
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or use a FoodSaver ™ Universal Lid with the
original container to vacuum seal.
Liquids
Before you vacuum seal liquids such as soup
stock, pre-freeze in a casserole dish, loaf pan
or ice cube tray until solid. Remove frozen
liquid from pan and vacuum seal in a
FoodSaver Bag. You can stack these 'frozen
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bricks' in your freezer.
When you're ready to use, just cut corner of bag and
place in a dish in microwave or drop into water at a low
simmer, below 75°C (170°F).
To vacuum seal non-carbonated bottled liquids, you
can use a FoodSaver ™ Bottle Stopper with the original
container.
Remember to leave at least 25mm of room between
contents and the bottom of the Bottle Stopper. You can
reseal bottles after each use.
Pre-Made Meals, Leftovers and Sandwiches
Efficiently store your pre-made meals,
leftovers and sandwiches in the stackable,
lightweight FoodSaver Containers. They
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are microwaveable, top rack dishwasher safe
and come with a custom adaptor.
The lightweight containers will be ready to head off to the
office, to school or the great outdoors whenever you are!
Snack Foods
Your snack foods will maintain their
freshness longer when you vacuum seal
them. For best results, use a
FoodSaver Canister for crushable
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items like crackers.

Troubleshooting

Problem Solution
Seal light is flashing. • The appliance is overheated. Always allow 20 seconds between seals. Under
heavy usage, the appliance will shut off automatically and the seal light will flash.
Wait several minutes for the appliance to cool down.
• The vacuum pump has been running for more than 120 seconds. Under heavy
usage the appliance will shut off automatically and the seal light will flash.
Vacuum pump is running, • If making a bag from a roll, make sure that one end of the bag is sealed. Adjust
but the appliance is not the bag and try again. Make sure that the open end of the bag is down inside the
vacuuming air from the bag. drip tray.
• Check for wrinkles in the bag along the sealing strip. To prevent wrinkles in the
seal, gently stretch the bag flat while inserting bag into the drip tray.
• Open the appliance and make sure that there are no foreign objects, dirt or
debris on the upper gasket.
Bag is not sealing properly. • Make sure that the appliance is turned on.
• There is too much liquid in the bag, freeze before vacuuming.
• Check for food debris around the seal areas. If present, clean the gaskets.
• The bag has wrinkles – to prevent wrinkles in the seal, gently stretch the bag flat
while inserting bag into the drip tray.
• The appliance has overheated. Wait several minutes for it to cool down.
No lights on the control panel. • Make sure that the appliance is plugged into the mains supply socket and turned
on.
Cannot insert a bag into the • Make sure that there is enough bag material to reach the centre of the drip tray.
vacuum sealer. • Always allow about 75mm extra space to allow the bag to seal tightly around the
food contents.
• Gently stretch the bag flat while inserting into the drip tray. Make sure that the
end of the bag curls down into the drip tray.
Air was removed from the bag, • Examine the seal. A wrinkle along the seal may cause air to re-enter the bag. To
but now air has re-entered. prevent wrinkles in the seal, gently stretch the bag flat while inserting bag into the
drip tray.
• Moisture or food material (such as juices, grease, crumbs, powders) along the
seal prevents the bag from sealing properly. Cut the bag open, wipe the top
inside of the bag and reseal.
• Sharp food items may have punctured the bag. 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.
• 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 has melted. • The sealing strip may have become too hot. Always wait at least 20 seconds for
the appliance to cool down before you vacuum seal another item.
• Use FoodSaver® brand bags. FoodSaver® Bags and Rolls are specially designed
for FoodSaver® appliances.
FoodSaver® Container does • The lid of the container must be correctly placed on and aligned to the container.
not vacuum. • Make sure you press the Accessory button.
FoodSaver® Roll not • Pull roll firmly from the bag dispenser.
dispensing.
If you need further assistance: • Please visit www.foodsavereurope.com.
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