Weston Pro 1100 Vacuum Sealer - Manual (Page 11)

1. ALWAYS allow the sealing bar to cool for approximately 20 seconds between
bags. Leave the Vacuum Lid OPEN between uses, this allows the Heating Element
to cool more quickly between bags.
2. 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.
3. Be sure not to cover the Vacuum Port with the bag. Covering the Vacuum Port
prevents the proper vacuuming of air from the bag.
4. Close the Vacuum Lid while holding the bag in place. Press down on both sides
of the lid to lock the lid in place. You will hear each side “click” when it is secured.
NOTE: If both sides are NOT securely locked, the lid will NOT release automatically. To
resolve this issue, press down on both sides of the lid twice to release the locks.
5. Press the Start Button engaging the Vacuum Pump (the Vacuum Pump must be
on for the Seal Bar to heat up).
6. Press the Manual Seal Button immediately after the Vacuum Pump starts.
(Press down on the Vacuum Lid to contact the Sealing Bar.)
7. After the Seal Window counts down to zero (0) the unit will automatically release
the vacuum and enable the Vacuum Lid to open.
8. 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, the bag must be cut open.
11. Do not form side seals on the bags, the sides are already sealed.
12. 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
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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!
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!