Weston PRO-3500, Manual

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Some parts of the Vacuum Sealer may need replacing after repeated use. A
Vacuum Sealer Maintenance Kit (Sold Separately Model No. 08-0910) may be
necessary for the Vacuum Sealer to properly function.
REPLACING THE OVAL VACUUM CHAMBER SEALS:
1. Turn “OFF” the Vacuum Sealer and remove the Power Cord from the electrical
outlet.
2. Make sure the unit is completely cool.
3. Open the Vacuum Lid.
4. Remove the Oval Vacuum Chamber Seal from the groove on the underside of
the Vacuum Lid.
5. Remove the Oval Vacuum Chamber Seal from the groove in the Plastic
Vacuum Chamber.
6. Set a new Oval Vacuum Chamber Seal on the groove in the Plastic Vacuum
Chamber. Work the seal into the groove.
7. Position a new Oval Vacuum Chamber Seal near the groove in the Vacuum
Lid. Work the seal into the groove.
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Before cleaning, assembling or disassembling the
Vacuum Sealer, make sure the Vacuum Sealer is OFF and the PLUG IS
REMOVED FROM THE OUTLET/POWER SOURCE!
Oval Vacuum
Chamber Seals
REPLACING THE SEAL BAR TAPE:
*NOTE one extra piece of Seal Bar Tape is included with the original unit as a
spare.
1. Turn “OFF” the Vacuum Sealer and remove the Power Cord from the
electrical outlet.
2. Make sure the unit is completely cool.
3. Open the Vacuum Lid.
4. Pick at either end of the Seal Bar Tape covering the Seal Bar Heating Element
until it lifts slightly. Grasp the loose end and slowly pull the Seal Bar Tape back
over itself until fully removed
5. Repeat step 4 for the Seal Bar Tape covering Vacuum Lid Seal. DO NOT
remove the Seal.
6. Remove the backing from a new wide strip of Seal Bar Tape for the Seal Bar
Heating Element. Be careful not to allow the Seal Bar Tape to contact anything
including itself while the adhesive side is exposed.
7. Hold one end of the Seal Bar Tape in each hand. Stick the left end of the Seal
Bar Tape to the flat area on the Plastic Vacuum Chamber just left of the Seal
Bar Heating Element. Apply the Seal Bar Tape from left to right over the Seal
Bar Heating Element until done. Make sure there are no wrinkles or folds in the
Seal Bar Tape once applied. The Seal Bar Tape should fully cover the Seal Bar
Heating Element.
8. Remove the backing from a new narrow strip of Seal Bar Tape for the Vacuum
Lid Seal. Stick the left end of the Seal Bar Tape onto the left end of the Seal. The
Seal Bar Tape and Seal ends should be flush. Apply the Seal Bar Tape from left
to right over the Vacuum Lid Seal until done. Make sure there are no wrinkles or
folds in the Seal Bar Tape once applied. The Seal Bar Tape should fully cover
the Vacuum Lid Seal.
Upper Seal Bar Tape
Lower Seal Bar Tape
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