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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Nothing happens
when I press down
on the lid
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Make sure the power cord is correctly plugged into the electrical outlet.
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Make sure the power cord is not damaged in any way.
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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.
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Make sure the bag is positioned correctly down in the vacuum channel.
(See Figures on previous pages)
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Press down firmly on both sides of lid.
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Wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off, and then try using again.
Air is not
vacuumed from
the bag
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Check that there are not gaps, folds, wrinkles or holes in the pre-sealed bags.
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Verify that the Drip Tray is inserted properly into the unit.
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Make sure the Accessory Hose is not inserted into the Accessory Port.
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Check for loose, worn or cracked Upper and Lower Sealing Gaskets.
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Foods with high liquid contents may prevent the bag from sealing
properly. Cut bag open and wipe top inside of bag and reseal.
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Check to see if bag is properly inserted into the Drip Tray.
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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 Sealing Strip, NOT over
Lower Sealing Gasket or in Drip Tray.
Air has seeped
back into the
vacuumed bag
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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.
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Make sure there is no moisture or liquid from the food present within
the bag. You may need to cut open the bag and re-seal it in moist
setting, or use an entirely new bag. Partially freeze foods with excess
liquids, prior to vacuum sealing.
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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.
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Make sure no liquids were drawn to the sealing strip area.
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Check for loose, worn or cracked Upper and Lower Sealing Gaskets.
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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 melts
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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 the unit to cool with the lid in the upright position for 25
minutes before using.
Bag will not seal
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Check that there aren’t any gaps, folds, wrinkles or holes in pre-sealed edges.
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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.
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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 Sealing Strip, NOT over
Lower Sealing Gasket or in Drip Tray.
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Make sure you give the appliance time to cool down. Wait at least 20
seconds between seals.
HINTS AND TIPS
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Save Money:
Buy in bulk, separate food into meal size portions, vacuum seal, and freeze. Just
remove the sealed bag, thaw in the refrigerator, and prepare your meal.
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Save Time:
Prepare meals in advance, vacuum seal, store in the refrigerator or freezer, and
reheat for a quick, no-hassle meal.
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Save Food:
Vacuum seal leftovers to eliminate waste.
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Save Flavor:
Wash, vacuum, seal, and freeze seasonal fruits and vegetables to enjoy any time
of the year.
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Save clothing, valuable documents, photographs, craft supplies, and much more.
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Portion Control:
Separate food into individual portions, write nutritional information on the
bag, vacuum seal, and store.
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Keep Food Fresh Longer.
*Seal-a-Meal
TM
vacuum food storage system storage time estimates may vary depending upon
preparation, quality of food, and storage conditions.
Freezer
Beef (Steaks, Roasts)
Beef (Ground, Stew Meat)
Lean Fish (Cod, Haddock)
Fatty Fish (Salmon, Sea Trout)
Pork Chops
Poultry
Soups and Sauces
Vegetables
Refrigerator
Cheese
Deli Meats
Fruits (Berries)
Vegetables
Pantry
Cereal
Coffee (Ground)
Cookies (Homemade)
Flour
Nuts
Storage Time with
Conventional Bags &
Wraps
6 – 12 months
3 - 4 months
4 - 6 months
2- 3 months
4 – 6 months
6 – 12 months
2 - 4 months
6 – 9 months
2- 4 weeks
3 – 4 days
1 – 5 days
2 – 7 days
2 -3 months
2 weeks
1 -2 weeks
6 - 8 months
6 - 8 months
Storage Time with
Seal-a-Meal
TM
Vacuum
Food Storage System
2 – 3 years
1 year
2 years
1 year
2 – 3 years
2 – 3 years
1 – 2 years
2 – 3 years
4 – 8 months
7 – 10 days
7 - 14 days
7 – 14 days
6 – 12 months
1 – 2 years
3 – 6 weeks
1 – 2 years
1 - 2 years
Seal-a-Meal
TM
Vacuum Food Storage System
Outperforms Conventional Bags & Wraps
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