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Troubleshooting
Nothing happens when you press the vacuum sealer.
1.
Make sure the power cord is correctly plugged into the electrical outlet and
in the “On” position. Test electrical outlet by plugging in another appliance
and seeing if it works.
2.
Check the power cord for any damage, if it is damaged do not use the
vacuum sealer.
Air has not been removed from the bag completely
1.
To seal properly, the open end of the bag should be resting entirely inside
the vacuum channel area.
2.
Check the sealing strip and gasket beneath the lid for debris and position.
Wipe it clean and smooth them back into place.
3.
The bag may have a hole. To test, seal the bag with some air in it, submerge
in water and apply some pressure. If there are bubbles present, it indicates a
hole in the bag.
4.
Check to see if the lid is completely latched into place.
Vacuum sealer bag loses vacuum after being sealed.
1.
Wrinkles, crumbs, grease or liquids may cause leaks along the seal. Re-open
the bag, wipe the top of the inside of the bag and smooth it out along the
sealing strip before resealing.
2.
Check if there is moisture of juices from the food is present within the bag, if
so you may need to cut open the bag and reseal it or use a new bag.
3.
If the items have sharp edges, they may have been punctured by the bad and
released there vacuum. Cushion sharp edges of the object with a paper
towel.
