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TROUBLESHOOTING
The MAGIC VAC
®
does not work
• Make sure the MAGIC VAC
®
has been plugged in
properly. Check the electric socket by plugging
another appliance into it.
• The MAGIC VAC
®
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 MAGIC VAC
®
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 MAGIC VAC
®
rolls”
The MAGIC VAC
®
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 impurities.
After cleaning them, put them properly back in
place.
• The MAGIC VAC
®
bag might have a hole in it.
To check the bag, seal it with air inside, place it
underwater and apply pressure on it. The appear-
ance of bubbles means that there is a leak. Reseal
or use another bag.
The MAGIC VAC
®
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 MAGIC VAC
®
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 MAGIC VAC
®
bag does not maintain a vacuum
after being sealed
• Leaks along the seam may be caused by creases,
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 protect
any sharp edges on the contents of the bag.
The MAGIC VAC
®
does not create a vacuum in the
containers
• By means of the Connection Hose, connect the
container lid (or the Cap Attachment if necessary)
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 pro-
cess, remember that they must first be chilled in a
refrigerator, not left at room temperature.
• 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.
MAGIC VAC
®
Executive
containers or MAGIC VAC
®
Universal Caps do not maintain a vacuum
• Make sure that the arrow on the knob of the con-
tainer cap is positioned on “VACUUM” before cre-
ating 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.
MAGIC VAC
®
Family
containers do not maintain a
vacuum
• Make sure that the gasket beneath the central
button
(14)
of the container cap is set properly in
place.