Weston Pro 3000 Vacuum Sealer - Manual (Page 9)

1. ALWAYS allow the sealing bar to cool for approximately 20 seconds between bags.
Leave the Clear Acrylic Vacuum Lid OPEN between uses, this allows the Heating
Element to cool more quickly between bags.
2. Unroll the appropriate amount of bag material for the item that you wish to seal. The
bag should be at least 2” (5 cm) longer than the item you are sealing.
3. Place one end of the bag onto the
Sealing Bar, leaving about 2” (5 cm) of the empty
part of the bag beyond the inside edge of the Sealing Bar.
4. Be sure not to cover the Vacuum Port with the bag. Covering the Port prevents the
proper vacuuming of air from the bag.
5. Close the
Clear Acrylic Vacuum Lid while holding the bag in place.
6. If the Power Light is not illuminated, press the Power Button to turn on power to
the Vacuum Sealer.
7. If the Manual Light is not illuminated, press the Mode Button until the Manual
Light is illuminated to select the Manual Mode.
8. Press the
Start Button engaging the Vacuum Pump (the Vacuum Pump must be on
for the Seal Bar to heat up).
9. You may need to apply slight pressure to the Handle at the beginning of the
countdown process in order to create a proper seal.
10. Press the
Manual Seal Button immediately after the 2-Piston Vacuum Pump
starts. (Press down on the Clear Acrylic Vacuum Lid to contact the Sealing Bar.)
11. After the Seal Window counts down to zero (0) the unit will automatically release
the vacuum and enable the Clear Acrylic Vacuum Lid to open.
12. Remove the bag and inspect the seal. The seal should appear smooth and
consistent all the way across the bag. The seal SHOULD NOT melt through the bag at
any point. Be sure there are no creases or wrinkles that may allow air to leak into the
bag. A properly sealed bag will not pull apart.
13. Do not form side seals on the bags, the sides are already sealed.
14. If the seal is good, proceed with vacuum packaging. Otherwise:
. If the seal is melted through the bag trim off the bad seal with scissors
and adjust the Seal Time Down (-) in one second increments and try the
test process again.
. If the seal has not fully welded the bag closed, trim off the bad seal with
scissors and adjust the Seal Time Up (+) in one second increments and try
the test process again.
INITIAL TESTING OF THE BAG SEAL
Test seal a couple of vacuum bags to be sure that the Seal Time is set properly.
The Seal Time may need to be increased (+) or decreased (-) to optimally seal
a bag.
NOTE: The Vacuum Sealer is ONLY intended to be used with VACUUM BAGS. For
best results, only use the recommended vacuum bags with an embossed or mesh lining.
DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD BAGS! Any other uses of the Vacuum Sealer, other
than the uses described in this booklet, could potentially damage the appliance and void
the warranty!
PREPARING VAC BAGS FROM A ROLL
1. Turn the Vacuum Sealer “ON”.
2. The “ POWER” Light on the display, “POWER INDICATOR” Switch both will
illuminate and the Internal Cooling Fan will run. Make sure the unit is in Manual Mode.
3. Open the Vacuum Lid.
4. Cut a vacuum bag to the length you want from a roll.
5. Place either open end of the bag against the outer face of the Oval Vacuum
Chamber Seal in the Vacuum Chamber (not in the Vacuum Chamber).
6. Close the
Vacuum Lid. Check that the bag opening is in the center of the Vacuum
Chamber.
7. Press and hold the
Vacuum Lid Handle down. You may need to continue holding
the bag.
8. Press the “START” Button (this will engage the Pump and the Heating Element ).
Press the Manual Seal Button to seal the vacuum bag.
9. Sealing is complete when the Vacuum Chamber releases after a 3 second cooling
period (the “COOL” Light will illuminate). The release is audible.
10. Open the Vacuum Lid and remove the bag. DO NOT try to open the Vacuum Lid
before the vacuum has released or unit damage may occur. Wait at least 20 seconds
before sealing another bag to avoid overheating the unit.
12. Turn the Vacuum Sealer “OFF” and unplug the Power Cord when you are done.
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!
NOTE: The Vacuum Sealer is ONLY intended to be used with VACUUM BAGS. For
best results, only use the recommended vacuum bags with an embossed or mesh lining.
DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD BAGS! Any other uses of the Vacuum Sealer, other
than the uses described in this booklet, could potentially damage the appliance and void
the warranty!
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