Appendix troubleshooting
In general the Wartmann
®
vacuum pump performs adequately. Should however a malfunction occur,
then please first try the troubleshooting recommendations mentioned below.
Symptom
Possible cause
Solution
The vacuum pump does not work
on the power adapter. There is
no motor sound when pressing
the Power button.
There is no voltage on the socket
Check with another electrical device that the socket has power;
if so try the vacuum pump again.
The power adapter is damaged
or not properly in the socket.
Check if the power adapter is undamaged and then insert
the power adapter firmly into a power socket.
The vacuum pump does not
work on batteries. There is no
motor sound when pressing
the Power button.
The batteries are improperly
placed, of the wrong voltage,
or flat.
Place six new 1.5 volt AA batteries.
The vacuum pump stops working
before the pressure indicator
light turn green.
he batteries are flat.
Place six new 1.5 volt AA batteries..
The vacuum pump does not stop
when vacuuming a (blender) jar.
There is an air leak.
Check that the vacuum pump is properly placed on the (blender)
jar. Also check that the silicone ring is not dirty or damaged.
Clean if necessary.
No air is being sucked out of a
re-sealable vacuum bag.
The air valve inlet is blocked.
Pressing to hard may block the air inlet valve. Reduce the pressure
without lifting the vacuum pump of the bag.
The vacuum bag has an air leak.
Check that the vacuum bag is properly sealed and has no punctures.
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