Troubleshooting; Vacuum Sealer Has No Power; Vacuum Sealer Does Not Perform First Seal; Vacuum Sealer Does Not Pull A Complete Vacuum - Nesco VS-12 Care/Use Manual

Partially freeze meats before sealing.
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During vacuum sealing, small amounts of liquids, crumbs or food particles can be
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pulled into vacuum chamber clogging the pump and damaging your appliance.
To avoid this: Always clean chamber and freeze wet foods first before sealing or
place a folded paper towel near the inside top of the bag.
Store perishable foods in the freezer or refrigerator. Vacuum packing extends the
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shelf life of foods, but does not preserve them.
Pantry items such as flour, rice, mixes for cakes and pancakes, all stay fresher
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longer when vacuum packed.
Keep camping supplies such as matches, first aid kits and clothing, clean and dry.
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Keep silver and collectibles untarnished.
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Fill a bag about 2/3 full with water, seal the end (don't vacuum). Freeze the bag
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and use for ice in the cooler or ice packs for first aid.

VACUUM SEALER HAS NO POWER

Check to see that the unit is plugged in. To test an electrical outlet, plug in
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another appliance, such as a lamp.
Vacuum sealer will shut off automatically if overheated. Allow to cool down for 15
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minutes and try again.
Check power cord and plug for damage. If damaged, do not use the vacuum
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sealer.

VACUUM SEALER DOES NOT PERFORM FIRST SEAL

Make sure the bag end is properly positioned over sealing element and there are
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no creases or debris in bag material.

VACUUM SEALER DOES NOT PULL A COMPLETE VACUUM

To seal properly, open end of bag must be entirely inside vacuum chamber area.
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Check upper sealing strip and gaskets for obstructions. Wipe clean and ensure
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they are fully seated.
Check the cover and handle are down all the way.
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Bag material may have a leak. To test, seal the bag with some air in it, submerge
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in water, and apply pressure. Bubbles indicate a leak. Reseal or use another bag.
VACUUM SEALER NOT SEALING BAG PROPERLY
Should sealing element overheat and melt the bag, it may be necessary to lift the
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top cover and allow the sealing element to cool for several minutes.
BAG LOSES VACUUM AFTER BEING SEALED
Leaks along the seal can be caused by wrinkles, crumbs, grease or liquids. Wipe
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the top inside of the bag and smooth it out along the sealing element before
sealing.
Check the bag for a puncture or hole which may have released the vacuum.
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Cushion sharp edges in the contents of the bag with paper towels.

Troubleshooting

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