12
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Vacuumer
starts but the
bag is not taut
1. Bag is not completely closed.
2. Air valve is not flat on the
surface.
3. Air valve and air exhaust are
not connected correctly.
4. Too much pressure applied by
the valve.
5. Foods are not properly placed
in the bag.
6. Operating switch too quickly
released.
1. Open and close the zipper
closure. Press your finger over
the entire zipper closure and
make sure the closure is closed.
2. Place the bag so that the air
valve is flat on the work surface
and there is no food under the
valve.
3. Ensure that the air extrac
-
tion device is centered and flat
against the valve. Use moderate
pressure.
4. Moderate pressure is suf
-
ficient. Too much pressure can
restrict the airflow.
5. Place the food so that the
max. marking is not exceeded
and the valve remains free.
6. Wait a few seconds to see if
the bag is tight. Ensure that the
air extraction is located on the
valve opening during the entire
process. Within 20 seconds, the
bag should tighten.
Vacuum
bags need
more than 20
seconds to be
-
come taut or
the bag loses
air and does
not become
tight.
1. Food is in zipper closure.
2. Zipper closure is not comple
-
tely sealed.
3. The air valve is not closed.
1. If you cannot completely
clean the bag, use a new bag.
2. Open and close the zipper
closure. Press your finger over
the entire zipper closure and
make sure the closure is closed.
3. Leave air out of the bag. Press
your finger on the air valve and
check if it works.
