Sunbeam VS5200 - Manual (Page 18)

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
The vacuum cycle will There is a lack of pressure In case the unit does not
not start. being applied to the lid in start when pressing the 'ON'
the closed position. button, press simultaneously
the right hand corner of the
lid marked with the word
'PUSH', until the unit starts
functioning.
The Food Preserver does not Bag has been incorrectly Make sure the bag cut from
perform the first seal on the positioned. the roll is properly
bag cut from the roll. positioned. See "Using your
Food Preserver" page 8.
Food Preserver does not Open end of bag is not fully To seal the bag properly, you
create a complete vacuum over the vacuum chamber. must make sure that the
in the bags. open end remains completely
over the Vacuum Chamber.
Gaskets are dirty. Make sure that the Sealing
Bar, the Sealing Gaskets
and Airtight Gaskets are free
of impurities, following
cleaning instructions on
page 16.
The Food Preserver bag might Check bag.
have a hole in it.
Sealed portion of Food The Sealing Bar has Raise the Lid and allow the
Preserver bag has melted. overheated. Sealing Bar to cool down for
15 minutes and try again.
The Food Preserver bag does Leaks along the seam may be Reopen the bag, clean the
not maintain a vacuum after caused by creases, crumbs,
upper inside part of the bag
being sealed. grease or liquids. and remove any foreign
material from the Sealing
Bar before resealing.
Check that the bag has no
holes in it which have
caused air to leak out. Use
paper towels to protect any
sharp edges on the contents
of the bag.
Troubleshooting