Trouble-Shooting - FoodSaver V2866 User Manual

Trouble-Shooting

Problem
Red Seal LED Flashing
Vacuum Pump is
running, but bag
is not evacuating
Gasket is loose or
has a tear
Bag is not sealing
properly
No lights on the
control panel
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Solution
• Unit is overheated. Always allow 20 seconds between seals. Under heavy
usage, appliance will shut off automatically and Red Light will flash. Wait for
20 min for unit to cool off.
• Always wait 20 seconds between seals.
• Latch has been left in closed position: Gaskets may be compressed. Unlatch
and allow 10 to 20 minutes for Gaskets to expand.
• Vacuum pump running more than 120 seconds. Under heavy usage, appliance
will shut off automatically and Red Light will flash. See next section Vacuum
Pump is running, but bag is not evacuating.
• If making a bag from a roll, make sure one end of bag is sealed. See How to
Make a Bag from a FoodSaver
• Adjust the bag and try again. Make sure the open end of the bag in down
inside the Vacuum Channel.
• Check for wrinkles in bag along Sealing Strip. To prevent wrinkles in the seal,
gently stretch bag flat while inserting bag into Vacuum Channel.
• Open unit and make sure Gaskets are inserted properly and there are no
foreign objects, dirt or debris on the Upper or Lower Gasket (See Care and
Cleaning page 11).
• Latch has been left in closed position: Gaskets may be compressed. Unlatch
and allow 10 to 20 minutes for Gaskets to expand.
• Make sure the accessory hose is not attached to accessory port.
• Make sure the lid is latched down all the way. If the Latch does not catch the
lid and bring it down, there will be a leak between the Gaskets.
• Take out the Gasket, clean it and reinsert the Gasket into the Vacuum Channel
(See Care and Cleaning page 11).
• Call 877-777-8042 or visit website for replacement.
• Too much liquid in bag, freeze before vacuuming.
• Check for food debris around seal area. If present, take out the Gasket,
clean it and reinsert the Gasket into the Vacuum Channel
(See Care and Cleaning page 11).
• Bag has wrinkles: To prevent wrinkles in the seal, gently stretch bag flat while
inserting bag into Vacuum Channel.
• Make sure unit is plugged in.
• Make sure wall outlet is functional.
• Make sure lid is all the way down, and the Latch is in the locked position.
www.foodsaver.com 1-877-777-8042
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