Make sure the bag is positioned correctly down in the vacuum chamber.
Press down on both sides of the lid and make sure it is locked in place.
Wait 25 minutes to allow appliance to cool off, and then try using again.
AIR IS NOT VACUUMED FROM THE BAG
Check that there are no gaps, folds, wrinkles or holes in the pre-sealed bags.
Check for loose, worn or cracked upper and lower sealing gaskets.
Foods with high liquid contents may prevent the bag from sealing properly. Cut bag open and
wipe top inside of bag and reseal.
Check to see if bag is properly inserted into the vacuum chamber. Make sure you’ve placed the
bag in the proper place. When making a bag from a roll, make sure end of cut piece is on the
sealing strip.
BAG MELTS:
The sealing strip may have been too hot during the sealing process. Allow the unit to cool for 20
seconds between uses. If the bag continues to melt, allow unit to cool with the lid in the upright
position for 25 minutes before using.
AIR HAS SEEPED BACK INTO VACUUMED BAG:
Check the seal of the bag. There may be a hole or wrinkle that is allowing air to re-enter the bag.
Carefully cut the bag open and re-seal it, or use an entirely new bag.
Make sure there is no moisture or liquid from the food present within the bag seal. You may
need to cut open the bag and re-seal it, or use an entirely new bag. Partially freeze foods with
excess liquids, prior to vacuum sealing.
Make sure no liquids were drawn to the sealing strip area.
Check for loose, worn or cracked upper and lower sealing gaskets.
Moisture of foods with high liquid content will prevent the bag from sealing properly. Cut bag
open and wipe top inside of bag and reseal.
BAG WILL NOT SEAL:
Check that there aren’t any gaps, folds, wrinkles or holes in pre-sealed edges.
Moisture of foods with high liquid content will prevent the bag from sealing properly. Cut bag
open and wipe top inside of bag and reseal.
Make sure you’ve placed the bag in the proper place. When making a bag from a roll, make
sure end of cut piece is on the sealing strip.
Make sure you’ve given the appliance time to cool down. Wait 20 seconds between seals.
PLEASE NOTE:
Do not attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will
void the warranty.
** If you have any questions or comments regarding the unit’s operation or believe any repair is necessary, please
contact GAF Control (Sales) Pty Ltd & Maxim Housewares.
