Weston Pro 1100 Vacuum Sealer - Manual (Page 16)

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Q: The bag seal pulls apart.
1. 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.
2. The Vacuum Sealer is only intended to be used with vacuum sealing bags. For best
results, Weston Vacuum Bags should be used. DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD BAGS
with the Vacuum Sealer.
3. The seal of the bag may be incomplete. If the seal has a crease in it, or if a liquid
or powder has been trapped between the layers of the bag, the layers may not have
been welded together properly. Cut the seal off and wipe the inside of the bag clean.
Then, try to vacuum seal the package again. When sealing a moist or powdery food,
insert a paper towel into the bag above the food before vacuum packaging. The
paper towel will prevent the food from interfering with the seal. See the “Vacuum
Packaging Guidelines” in this booklet for helpful tips.
Figure 12
Q: The Vacuum Pump starts, but no air is being remove from the
vacuum bag.
1. For the best results, always use Weston
brand vacuum bags.
2. Be sure that the bag is inserted properly.
Be sure not to cover the Vacuum Port
opening (Figure 12).
3. The bag may have a leak. If there is a
leak in the bag, air will be pulled into the
bag from the outside. Check for tears or
punctures. If you are using a bag that was
made from a roll of material, double check
that the seal on the end of the bag is welded
closed.
Q: The Sealing Bar melts through the bag.
1. The Vacuum Sealer is only intended to be used with vacuum sealing bags. For best
results, Weston Vacuum Bags should be used. DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD BAGS
with the Vacuum Sealer.
2. Check the condition of the Seal Bar Tape strips. Replace if needed.
3. Open the Vacuum Lid and allow the sealing bar to cool for 5-10 minutes. Always
leave the Vacuum Lid open between bags, and allow at least 20 seconds between
cycles.
4. The Sealing Bar time may need to be lowered. Adjust the Seal Time Down (-) in one
second increments and try the test process again. Refer to the “Initial Testing of the Bag
Seal” instructions in this booklet for more information.
Leave 2”
Seal
Space