FoodSaver V240 User manual

Features
For important safety information and helpful tips, please refer to the FoodSaver Reference Guide
included in your kit. Questions? Visit us at www.foodsaver.com or call 1-800-777-5452 (U.S.) or
1-877-804-5383 (Canada). Get tips on vacuum packaging.
QuickStart
V240/Mini
Shown Mini; V240 operates in the same manner.
Indicator Light
Open/Cancel Button
B
A
Vacuum Channel
Rubber Gasket
Sealing Strip
E
D
C
Features of Your FoodSaver Appliance
Note: This appliance is a compact design that saves counter space.
It can be used with pint-size and quart-size FoodSaver Bags, and 6-inch
and 8-inch FoodSaver Rolls.

Bags & Rolls
1. Place item(s) into 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
down into Vacuum Channel (C).
3. Close lid.
4. To begin vacuum process, press down firmly on
lid with both hands and hold. Motor and Indicator
Light (A) will turn on as vacuum process begins.
5. When motor and light turn off, release lid.
Vacuum process is complete. Indicator Light
will blink for 5 seconds as a reminder to press
Open/Cancel Button (B).
6. Press Open/Cancel Button to open lid and
remove bag. Refrigerate or freeze if needed. (See
FoodSaver Reference Guide for food safety tips.)
Tip: The Open/Cancel Button can also be used to
cancel vacuum process mid-way and open lid.
Note: Let appliance cool down for 20 seconds
after each use.
1. Cut enough bag material from roll to hold item
to be vacuum packaged, plus 3 inches. Be sure to
cut straight.
2. Open appliance lid and place one end of bag
material across Sealing Strip (E), not over
rubber gasket (D).
3. Close lid.
4. Press down firmly on lid with both hands and
hold. Motor and Indicator Light (A) will turn on
as bag is being sealed.
5. When motor and light turn off, release lid.
Indicator Light will blink for 5 seconds as a
reminder to press Open/Cancel Button (B).
6. Press Open/Cancel Button to open lid and
remove bag.
Now you are ready to vacuum package with your
new bag (see below).
Getting Started
Registering your appliance is quick and easy at www.foodsaver.com.
How to Make a Bag from a FoodSaver Roll
How to Vacuum Package with FoodSaver Bags
Place Bag on Sealing Strip Press and Release Lid
Place Bag in Vacuum Channel Press and Release Lid
Press Open/Cancel Button
Press Open/Cancel Button

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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.
General Tip
Removing Air from a Bag
If appliance lid is locked, press Open/Cancel
Button (B) to open lid.
Sealing a Bag
Make sure you’ve placed the bag in the proper place.
When making a bag from a roll, make sure end of cut
piece is on Sealing Strip (E), not over rubber gasket
(D) or in Vacuum Channel (C).
Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into
the Vacuum Channel or trapped in the seal. Either
pre-freeze moist foods 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
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.
Make sure you give appliance time to cool down.
Wait at least 20 seconds between seals. Under very
heavy usage, appliance will shut off automatically to
prevent overheating. If it does, wait 20 minutes to
allow appliance to cool off.
Make sure you’ve placed the bag in the proper
place. When vacuuming packaging, make sure open
end of bag is inside Vacuum Channel (C).
Check for wrinkles in the bag along the Sealing
Strip. Wrinkles in seal may cause leakage and allow
air to come back into bag. Check for wrinkles in bag
along Sealing Strip (E) before closing lid and vacuum
packaging. If you find wrinkles after sealing bag,
simply cut bag open and vacuum package again.
If motor runs for more than 30 seconds without
stopping, you may need to adjust bag and try again.
If you are making initial seal on a piece of bag material
with two open ends, make sure bag is placed on
Sealing Strip, not on rubber gasket (D). If you are
vacuum packaging with a bag, make sure open end is
placed down inside Vacuum Channel.

Tips for Successful Vacuum Packaging
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General Tips
1. Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the
heat process of canning. Perishables still need to
be refrigerated or frozen.
2. For best results, use FoodSaver Bags.
3. During the vacuum packaging process, small
amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can
be inadvertently pulled into Vacuum Channel,
clogging the pump and damaging your appliance.
To prevent this, follow these tips:
a. For moist and juicy foods such as raw meats:
Freeze first and avoid overfilling bags. You can
also place a folded paper towel inside top of bag,
but below seal area, before vacuum packaging.
b. For soups, sauces and liquids: Freeze first and
avoid overfilling bags.
c. For powdery or fine-grained foods: Avoid over-
filling bags. You can also place a coffee filter or
paper towel inside before vacuum packaging.
4. To avoid overfilling, always leave at least 3 inches
of bag material between bag contents and top of
bag. Then leave at least one additional inch of bag
material for each time you plan to reuse bag.
5. Do not create your own side seams for a
FoodSaver Bag. These bags are manufactured
with a special side seam, which is sealed all the
way to the outer edge.
6. To prevent wrinkles in seal when vacuum
packaging bulky items, gently stretch bag flat
along Sealing Strip before you close lid.
7. If you are unsure your bag was sealed properly,
simply reseal bag about 1⁄4inch above first seal.
8. When you are vacuum packaging items with sharp
edges (dry spaghetti, silverware, etc.), protect
bag from punctures by wrapping item in soft
cushioning material, such as a paper towel.
9. Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before
vacuum packaging for best results. See pages 2-3
of FoodSaver Reference Guide for more information.