Please check your QuickStart Guide to see if your appliance has one. 1. Place your FoodSaver® appliance on a flat, dry surface and plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet. 2. Place the item(s) to be vacuum packaged inside the canister. Leave at least one inch (1”) between the contents and the rim of the canister. 3. Wipe rim to ensure it is clean and dry. 4. Place the lid on top of the canister. If the canister has latches, put them in an upright position so that the lid fits on th