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Problem
Air was removed
from the bag, but
has come back into
the bag
The Bag Melts:
The FoodSaver
®
Container will not
vacuum:
The vacuum indicator
bar lights are flashing
on and off:
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Solution
• Leaks along the seal can be caused by wrinkles, crumbs, grease or liquids.
Reopen bag, wipe the top inside of the bag and smooth it out along the
sealing strip before resealing.
• The release of natural gases or fermentation from foods, (such as fresh
fruits and vegetables) may have occurred. Most vegetables require
blanching prior to vacuum packing. See page 14 for more details. Open
bag, if you think food has begun to spoil, discard food. Lack of refrigeration
or fluctuating temperatures in the Refrigerator can cause food to spoil.
• Check the bag for a puncture or hole, which may have released the
vacuum. Cushion sharp edges in the contents of the bag with paper towels.
• Should sealing strip overheat and melt the bag, it may be necessary to lift
the lid and allow sealing strip to cool for a few minutes.
• Built-in safety shut-off may shut the appliance off if it becomes overheated.
Allow the unit to cool down for 20 minutes and try again.
• Make sure the rubber gasket on the container lid is free from food materials,
crumbs, coffee grinds, etc.
• Make sure the rim of the container does not have any cracks or scratches.
Any gaps can prevent a vacuum from forming.
• Make sure you aren't filling the container too full prior to vacuum packaging.
Never fill container past the MAX line marked.
NOTE: For all accessories, make sure the Accessory Hose is completely
inserted into appliance and lid of accessory. Twist grey tab on Accessory Hose
while inserting to ensure a tight fit.
• This mean the vacuum/sealing process has been stopped midway.
• Either resume the vacuum/sealing process until complete or open the latch.
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