FoodSaver VS9000, User Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

Red Seal LED 
flashing 

• Unit is overheated, wait for 20 minutes for unit to cool down
•  If trying to seal an end of a roll to make a bag, make sure the bag is on the 

seal strip

•  If storing unit, make sure that latch is in Store position and not Closed 

position. If in Closed position for extended period of time the gaskets become 
compressed.

Pump is running  
for more than 2 
minutes without bag 
vacuuming (no visible 
air coming out of bag)

• Make sure bag is inserted curl down in the vacuum channel.
• Check to make sure top and bottom gaskets are inserted properly.
• Check to make sure that at least one end of bag is sealed.
•  Open unit and check to make sure that there are no foreign objects, dirt  

or debris on the top or bottom gasket.

•  Make sure there is enough room at top of bag (7.5cm) to fit to middle  

of drip tray with lid closed and latched.

• Make sure accessory hose is not attached.
•  Make sure the lid is latched down all of the way. 

Bag is not sealing 
properly

• There is too much liquid in bag, freeze bag contents before vacuuming.
•  To prevent wrinkles in the seal, gently stretch bag flat while inserting bag into 

vacuum channel and continue to hold bag until vacuum pump starts.

•  Create a second seal above the first seal on the bag to ensure a proper seal 

when sealing moist foods.

There are no lights on 
the control panel

• Make sure unit is plugged in.
• Make sure wall outlet is functional.
• Make sure latch is in Closed position.

Nothing happens 
when latch is closed 
and Vac/Seal or Seal 
button is pressed

• Make sure unit is plugged in.
• Make sure wall outlet is functional.
• Open latch, make sure lid is all the way down, re-latch lid.
•  The appliance will shut off automatically if overheated. Allow to cool down for 

20 minutes and try again.

DC Power is not 
working

• Check if fuse in vehicle power outlet is working.
• Battery of vehicle may be low- start vehicle motor.
• Check if fuse in 12 Volt DC Adapter is working.

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