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Vacuum sealer care: clean the drip tray and seals after use

Unplug the sealer, empty an accessible drip tray and gently clean gaskets without soaking the electric appliance.

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Food juices can collect in a vacuum sealer's channel, drip tray and gasket. FoodSaver instructs users to unplug the unit, never immerse its electrical housing, clean an accessible tray and fully dry it before reinstalling. Whether gaskets detach or trays are dishwasher-safe is model-specific. Vacuum sealing does not replace required refrigeration or freezing.

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After sealing, switch off and unplug the appliance, and let its hot sealing strip cool fully.
Check the model manual for the vacuum channel, removable drip tray and whether gaskets are designed to detach.
Empty a removable tray after use. Wash with warm soapy water if allowed; use a dishwasher only when the model expressly permits it.
Wipe food particles from the gasket with a soft cloth. Do not forcibly pull a fixed gasket or use sharp tools.
Dry the tray and gasket area completely and reinstall correctly. Never immerse or rinse the electrical housing under a tap.
Store the lid in the manufacturer-specified setting so gaskets do not remain compressed. Continue to refrigerate or freeze foods that require cold storage.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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