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TROUBLESHOOTING
The appliance does not work
• Make sure the appliance has been plugged in
properly. Check the electric socket by plugging
another appliance into it.
• The appliance will stop automatically if over-
heated. Allow it to cool down for 15 minutes and
try again.
• Check for faults in the power cord or the plug.
Should you detect a fault, do not use the
appliance.
The appliance fails to apply the first seal on the
bag cut from the roll
• Make sure the bag cut from the roll is properly
positioned as described in the paragraph:
"Making bags from EFFENNE
®
rolls"
The appliance does not create a complete
vacuum in the bags
• To seal the bag properly, you must make sure
that the open end remains completely inside the
Vacuum Chamber.
• Make sure that the Sealing Bar, the Sealing
Gaskets and Airtight Gaskets are free of impuri-
ties. After cleaning them, put them properly
back in place.
• The EFFENNE
®
bag might have a hole in it. To
check it, seal the bag with air on the inside. Dip
the bag in water and apply pressure. The
appearance of bubbles means that there is a
leak. Reseal or use another bag.
The appliance does not seal the bag properly
• If the Sealing Bar overheats and melts the bag,
you may have to raise the Lid and allow the
Sealing Bar to cool down for a few minutes.
• The EFFENNE
®
is built in conformity with current
safety standards. Overheating will cause it to
turn off automatically. Allow the appliance to
cool down for 15 minutes and try again.
The EFFENNE
®
bag does not maintain a vacuum
after being sealed
• Leaks along the seam may be caused by creas-
es, crumbs, grease or liquids. Reopen the bag,
clean the upper inside part of the bag and
remove any foreign material from the Sealing
Bar before resealing it.
• Check that the bag has no holes in it which have
caused air to leak in. Use paper napkins to pro-
tect any sharp edges on the contents of the bag.
Rectangular EFFENNE containers do not maintain
a vacuum
• Check that the vacuum indicator
(15b)
is com-
pletely depressed.
• Make sure that the gasket of the container lid is
set properly in place and is not damaged.
• Release the container plate and wipe the gas-
kets and plate clean with a damp cloth and
repeat the vacuum process.
The appliance does not create a vacuum in the
containers
• By means of the Connection Hose, connect the
container lid (or the Cap Attachment if neces-
sary) to the Air Inlet of the appliance.
• Leave enough room (at least 3 cm) between the
contents and the top of the jar or container.
• If liquids come out during the vacuum-packing
process, remember that they must first be
chilled in a refrigerator, not left at room temper-
ature.
• Check that the rim of the jar or container and
the universal lid are not damaged in the sealing
area. Wipe the rim and cap clean with a cloth
moistened with lukewarm water and repeat the
vacuum-packing process.
• Make sure that the gasket of the container cap
or the universal cap is set properly in place and
is not damaged.
Executive containers or Universal Caps do not
maintain a vacuum
• Make sure that the arrow on the knob of the
container cap is positioned on "VACUUM" before
creating a vacuum in the container and it is
positioned on "CLOSED" after a vacuum is
formed.
• Make sure that the O-ring beneath the knob of
the container cap or the universal cap is set
properly in place.
Family containers do not maintain a vacuum
• Make sure that the gasket beneath the central
button
(17)
of the container cap is set properly in
place and is not damaged.