There Is Some Concern About The Vacuum Compartment - Hitachi R-KW570RH Instruction Manual

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Symptoms
Is the setting of the Vacuum Compartment "Off"?
Is the handle raised?
Is the handle pushed all the way down and locked?
Is the Vacuum Compartment gasket misaligned?
Or, is the gasket lifted up?
There is no "Rushing air
sound" when opening
the Vacuum Compartment.
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Is food packaging caught in the
Vacuum Compartment gasket
or vacuum gasket receptacle, or
is dirt, lint, or a scrap attached?
Scraps
Is the gasket caught?
Was the door of the Vacuum Compartment or the
Refrigerator Compartment just opened / closed?
It is not clear whether the Vacuum
Do you hear a sound when opening the Vacuum Compartment?
Compartment has been vacuumized.
Is there any food, etc. caught in the inner part of the
The handle cannot
Vacuum Case or the Vacuum Compartment gasket?
be locked.
Is the Vacuum Case set in place?
Booming sound and
vibration occur around
the Vacuum Compartment.
Is something caught in the Vacuum Case or is
the Vacuum Compartment gasket dirty?
Is the handle pushed all the way down and locked?
Are you storing food with high water content?
Water drops, frost or
ice is formed the inside
of the Vacuum Case or
around the Vacuum
Water drops and frost
Compartment.
Checks
Lifting
Gasket side
Lint
Change the setting to "On".
Firmly press down on the handle to lock it.
If the Vacuum Compartment is not locked, a vacuum will
not be created. Push the Vacuum Case all the way in, and
then push the handle down as far as it will go to lock it.
Align the protrusion of the
Vacuum Compartment gasket
with the hole of the
case to attach it.
Fin
Insert the gasket
as far as it will go
without lifting up.
Gasket protrusion
If food packaging is caught, remove it.
Clean the Vacuum Compartment gasket if it is dirty.
If the gasket is caught, the vacuum cannot be maintained.
Caught
Straighten any parts of the gasket that are caught.
The left and right sides and the underside are hard to see,
so please remove the Vacuum Compartment Case to check.
Gasket
Clean the Vacuum Compartment gasket if it is dirty.
It takes about three to four minutes for the Vacuum Compartment to be vacuumed after the
vacuum pump starts to operate. Wait for more than four minutes after opening or closing.
The Vacuum Compartment has been vacuumized properly if a vacuum
releasing sound (rushing air sound) is heard when opening it.
Remove any food if it is caught.
Attach the Vacuum Case as shown in "How to
attach".
This sound is caused when the vacuum pump operates.
You can stop the vacuum pump operation when
you want to stop the sound (e.g. night time).
Change the setting of the Vacuum Compartment to
"Off" (Non-vacuum).
A sound may be heard or vibration may be felt more
frequently.
Remove any packaging material of foods or other items
that are caught. Clean the Vacuum Compartment gasket
if it is dirty.
Fully press down on the handle to lock it.
Moisture from food with high water content may
cause condensation and/or frost to adhere inside
the Vacuum Compartment because it is sealed.
It is recommend to wrap foods with high water
content in cellophane wrap. If there are water
drops or frost, wipe with a soft cloth moistened
with warm water.
Possible Cause
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Case hole
Case seen from below
Fin
Gasket side
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