Gastroback 46006 Design Vacuum Sealer Basic - Manual (Page 13)

Trouble shooting
possible problem
solution
The appliance does not
generate a full vacuum
The appliance does not seal
the plastic bag properly
The appliance does not
generate a vacuum inside
the container
After the sealing process is
finished the plastic bag is
loosing its vacuum
- anything sticks to the sealing band or the gaskets
- little pieces of food are inside the plastic bag on the section of the sealing band
- the plastic bag has a hole - You can proof this by dipping the sealed
plastic bag into water. In case of a hole, air would escape when
you put slight pressure on the plastic bag. Depending on the
position of the hole either seal the plastic bag again or use a new one.
• Check if:
- the plastic bag is in proper position (sealing the plastic bag) and if
the end of the plastic bag extends to the middle of the gasket into the
vacuum chamber
- anything sticks to the sealing band or the gasket
- little pieces of food are inside the plastic bag on the section of the sealing band
• In case of an overheated sealing band the plastic bag would melt.
Open the appliance and let it cool down for a few minutes
• In the event of overheating the appliance will automatically shut down
(thermal cut out) to prevent further damage. Let the appliance cool down for
15 minutes and try again.
• Check if:
- the vacuum hose is connected properly to the hose port (how to
vacuum-pack in a container)
- The vacuum bell jar is connected properly to the lid of the container. The
vacuum bell jar has to be hermetically sealed
- the lid of the container is closed properly
- the black rubber seal on the lid of the container is properly
attached to the lid
- the black rubber seal is porous or has holes
- the vacuum hose shows defects in the connection section or the end is broken off
- the security lock of the vacuum chamber is all the way to the left
and the vacuum chamber is properly assembled
- the container is overloaded - Leave 3 cm spare room underneath the lid!
• Folds, crumbs, grease or dampness on the sealing band section of the
bag can cause leaking. Open the bag, clean the inside of the plastic bag
in the section where you want to seal it and seal the bag again.
• Some food (such as fresh fruit and vegetables) can ferment or release
their natural gases.
• Lack of refrigeration or changing temperatures can cause food to spoil.
• Check if the plastic bag has a hole - you can identify this by dipping
the sealed plastic bag into water. If there is a hole, air would escape
when you put gentle pressure on the plastic bag. Depending on the position
of the hole either seal the plastic bag again or use a new one.
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