Top 20 Tilia Foodsaver V835 Vacuum Sealer Questions & Answers

The motor has to be running for it to produce a vacum

Make sure you have a clean bag in there, and make sure that the belt on it is working.

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I experienced the same problem today. I forgot to reinstall the drip tray prior after cleaning it. I closed the Foodsaver back up and it got stuck in the closed position and would not open no matter how hard I tried. I would push the green tabs and attempt to rotate it as per the instructions and it still would not open. I was able to resolve the issue by taking a flat head screw driver and carefully prying a few inches in from the sides of the machine. More specifically, the drip tray is basically a rectangle catch basis with two half circles on either end. Place the screw driver at the location of the half circles and gently pry at the parting line where you would normally put the bags while pushing both the green tabs. Once the tray is reinstalled it should work fine. If your like me, you wont make this mistake again. Good luck!

Hi hydroped...
I also searched the web...could not come up with the manual
I did a search for a manual at this Tilia's website but was not available for your model V835..

But you could go to the website and look at one that looks close and see its manual.
It might give you the idea that you need to solve your problem
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Suggest you review these FAQs on the operation of your vacuum sealer; they offer a number of tips to check the operation of your unit. For example:

Nothing happens when I try to vacuum package

Check power cord to see if it is firmly plugged into electrical outlet.

Examine power cord for any damages.

See if electrical outlet is operative by plugging in another appliance.

If your appliance has a mode switch, make sure it is set to the correct mode. Refer to your QuickStart card for instructions.

Make sure bag is placed correctly inside Vacuum Channel.

Wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off, and then try using it again.

Note: The appliance will shut off automatically if it becomes too hot.

To keep your appliance from overheating:

Wait at least 20 seconds for appliance to cool down before you begin vacuum packaging another item.

Keep lid open before vacuum packaging.


See here fro more FAQs: http://www.foodsavercanada.com/CustomerService/FAQs.aspx?cid=0#35


Your Quick Start Guide can be found here:

http://www.foodsavercanada.com/Manuals/BrandsINTL/Manuals/100956%20VS3460%20QSG%20Final.pdf


For some reason your complete manual is not ccurrently available; I belive this manual is perhaps the closest to your V3460 unit:

http://www.foodsaver.com/Manuals/MANUALS/T000-03430_44_58339730.PDF

Make sure you review all the Tips for sealing bags.

Hello,

Yes there are places you can take your tilia foodsaver to for repairs and check in kennewick, here is a link to a list of some in your area:

http://www.manta.com/mb_54_B2275_MKE/electrical_and_electronic_repair_shops_nec/kennewick_wa

Hope you find the ones closer to you there.

Goodluck
Elect_Comp

Does the vacuum seem to run forever and it doesn't seal?
Clean the black foam seals

Replace them if needed. they can be purchased from Tilia
WWW.FOODSAVER.COM

Sealing always tends to be the problem with FoodSaver because during the course of normal wear and tear, the sealing strip and wire will naturally need to be replaced.You can get replacement heating wires and strips at www.elementandteflon.comWe started out selling just replacement parts for heat impulse sealers but we kept on getting customer requests for FoodSaver parts so we've added that section to our website.

You can find your User Manual here:

http://www.buymebuyme.com/retail/manuals/tilia900.pdf

Hi,
No, the heating strip is actually a wire that get s warm the do the sealing...when the wire breaks there is no more heating and there is no way to repair that wire...

heatman101

This is likely happening because the unit cannot detect that a vacuum has formed, and as a result, the unit never "turns on" the heating element to seal the bag, with the gaskets around the vacuum channel being the probable culprit.

The Foodsaver gaskets will deform and/or dry out with time, just like in any device, but you don't necessarily have to replace them. I've tried this inexpensive solution on my own Foodsaver V2490, and it works perfectly.

Buy some food-grade silicone grease and apply it to both the upper and lower gaskets. I remove the gaskets and coat both sides with a thin layer of grease before replacing them in their respective channels. And since this grease will be absorbed and/or dry out with time, you will have to do this occasionally, so I also flip the gaskets (i.e. turn them over) whenever I apply the grease.

You can buy a 2 oz container of silicone grease at any dive store, or you can buy it over the Internet by searching for "Trident silicone grease".

This is a link where you can buy it for around $7.00:

Dolphin Dive Center

I do not work at this dive center, but I am a scuba diver and already had some grease that I use for the numerous rubber gaskets in my gear. The 2 oz. jar will last you several years, and you will find many other uses for it around the house since the grease will last longer than a spray.

I had the same problem and got this information from Foodsaver:

Turn Foodsaver unbit on and press the cabncel button. That should release the unit for cleaning.

It worked for me!

I just spoke to customer service. I was told there is no replacement part for the heating element. They did offer me a discount on a new Foodsaver.

• Assuming that the unit is plugged in and the plastic bag is in the proper position.........
• Press firmly and equally on both sides of the cover (where the three raised ridges are on each side). The 2 micro switches that start the vacuum motor are located there and require firm pressure to operate properly.

Just plug your unit back in and press the stop button, then it will release it automatically when you press the 2 green buttons, took a while for us to figure it out.

you have to press hard to make it close than it should work

This is likely happening because the unit cannot detect that a vacuum has formed, and as a result, the unit never "turns on" the heating element to seal the bag, with the gaskets around the vacuum channel being the probable culprit. The Foodsaver gaskets will deform and/or dry out with time, just like in any device, but you don't necessarily have to replace them. I've tried this inexpensive solution on my own Foodsaver V2490, and it works perfectly.
Buy some food-grade silicone grease and apply it to both the upper and lower gaskets. I remove the gaskets and coat both sides with a thin layer of grease before replacing them in their respective channels. And since this grease will be absorbed and/or dry out with time, you will have to do this occasionally, so I also flip the gaskets (i.e. turn them over) whenever I apply the grease.
You can buy a 2 oz container of silicone grease at any dive store, or you can buy it over the Internet by searching for "Trident silicone grease".
This is a link where you can buy it for around $7.00:
Dolphin Dive Center
I do not work at this dive center, but I am a scuba diver and already had some grease that I use for the numerous rubber gaskets in my gear. The 2 oz. jar will last you several years, and you will find many other uses for it around the house since the grease will last longer than a spray.

This is how Foodsaver work:
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/kitchen/foodsaver-system.htm/printable