FoodSaver V2490 Quick Setup Guide
Tips
Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging
For more usage tips and safety information, please refer to the FoodSaver Reference Guide or visit our website at
www.foodsaver.com.
Tips on Sealing a Bag
Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.
When making a bag from a roll, place bag material
on Sealing Strip
on Sealing Strip
(K)
, close lid and make sure to use
the Latch
(D)
to lock lid. Then press Seal Button
(T)
.
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into
the Vacuum Channel (I) or trapped in the seal.
the Vacuum Channel (I) or trapped in the seal.
Either pre-freeze moist food such as raw meat for 1-2
hours before vacuum packaging, or place a folded
paper towel between food and end of bag to absorb
hours before vacuum packaging, or place a folded
paper towel between food and end of bag to absorb
excess liquids. Just be sure to leave at least 3 inches
between paper towel and end of bag so that bag seals
properly with paper towel inside.
between paper towel and end of bag so that bag seals
properly with paper towel inside.
Make sure appliance has time to cool down.
Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. If appliance is
engaged prior to 20 seconds from last use, the error
light will flash. Under very heavy usage, appliance will
shut off automatically to prevent overheating. If it
does, wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off.
engaged prior to 20 seconds from last use, the error
light will flash. Under very heavy usage, appliance will
shut off automatically to prevent overheating. If it
does, wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off.
Tips on Removing Air from a Bag
Make sure appliance lid is securely latched.
When vacuuming and sealing a bag, make sure the
Latch
Latch
(D)
is in the locked position.
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing
Strip
Strip
. Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow
air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag
along Sealing Strip
along Sealing Strip
(K)
before closing lid and vacuum
packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag, simply
cut bag open and vacuum package again.
cut bag open and vacuum package again.
If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without
stopping,
stopping,
consider the following: If you are vacuum
packaging with a bag, make sure open end is placed
down inside Vacuum Channel
down inside Vacuum Channel
(I)
and make sure
Accessory Hose
(A)
is not attached. If vacuum
packaging with an accessory, check Accessory Hose
in appliance lid and in accessory to ensure a tight fit.
in appliance lid and in accessory to ensure a tight fit.
Tips on Storage
Always store appliance with the Latch (D) in the
unlocked position.
unlocked position.
Tips on Using PulseVac
™
Control Feature
Use the PulseVac Control feature to manually control
the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items.
the vacuum process and avoid crushing delicate items.
1. Place item(s) in bag, allowing at least 3 inches of
space between bag contents and top of bag.
2. Open appliance lid and place open end of bag
into Vacuum Channel
(I)
. Close lid and use
Latch
(D)
to lock.
3. Press appropriate Food Setting Button
(M)
–
Moist
or
Dry
.
4. Choose Normal Speed Setting Button
(O)
.
5. Push and hold the Pulse Button
(Q)
. The vacuum will
run as long as the Pulse Button is held down. Release
the Pulse Button to stop the vacuum process. Repeat
pushing the Pulse Button until desired amount of air
has been removed.
the Pulse Button to stop the vacuum process. Repeat
pushing the Pulse Button until desired amount of air
has been removed.
6. Press Seal Button
(T)
to seal the bag and end the
Pulse mode.
7. When the Progress Lights
(S)
turn off, unlock Latch,
lift lid and remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed.