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3) Make sure there were no food items with sharp edges that may
have punctured the bag. If you find a puncture hole seal the item in
an entirely new bag.
THE BAG MELTS
1) The sealing strip may have been too hot during the sealing process.
Allow the unit to cool for 30 seconds between uses. If the bag
continues to melt, allow unit to cool with the lid in the upright
position for 1-2 minutes before using.
THE BAG WILL NOT SEAL
See “Air Was Initially Removed from Bag” section on previous page.
Note:
In the event the bag does not seal, the seal button can be
manually pressed during the vacuum process to seal the bag.
TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.)
NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN I PRESS THE VACUUM BUTTON
1) Make sure the power cord is correctly plugged into the electrical
outlet.
2) Make sure the power cord is not damaged in any way.
3) Make sure the electrical outlet is operative by plugging in another
appliance. If it is not, please check the circuit breakers or fuses in
your home.
4) The unit is equipped with a cool down period between vacuum
cycles. Please wait 30 seconds and try again.
AIR IS NOT REMOVED FROM THE BAG
1) Make sure the NOZZLE is completely inside the bag (refer to the
"How to Use Your Food Sealer" section of the manual to determine if
you are doing it correctly).
2) Check that the bag is sealed at one end and has no holes. Seal the
bag with air in it and put it in water. Apply pressure to the bag. If
there are bubbles present there is a leak, and a new bag should be
used.
3) Verify that the REMOVABLE DRIP TRAY is in the drip tray
compartment and seated properly (refer to "How to Clean the
Removable Drip Tray" section of the manual).
4) Make sure lid is completely latched into place.
AIR WAS INITIALLY REMOVED FROM THE BAG, BUT SOME HAS
SINCE ENTERED THE BAG
1) 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.
2) Make sure there is no moisture or juices from the food present
within the bag. You may need to cut open the bag and re-seal it,
or use an entirely new bag. Foods with excess liquids should be
frozen prior to vacuum sealing. Please refer to the “Hints” section
on page 7.
TROUBLESHOOTING
MARINATING IDEAS
The Food Sealer can be used to quickly marinate foods more thoroughly
than standard marinating methods. Simply prepare a marinade (see
suggestions below), and vacuum seal it along with the food in a Seal-a-
Meal
®
Bag.
ZESTY LIME MARINADE
1
⁄
2
cup of fresh lime juice
2 tbs. grated lime peel
1
⁄
2
cup of olive oil
2 cloves of garlic- minced
1
⁄
4
cup of cilantro – chopped fresh
2 tsp. of red pepper flakes
Salt & pepper to taste
In a bowl, stir all ingredients until well blended. This is enough marinade for 2 pounds
and works well with chicken, beef, fish or shrimp.
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