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Symptom
The seal seam is un-
even and wavy.
The pack is not evacu-
ated enough.
The packed food be-
comes mouldy or per-
ishes faster than it
should.
Cause
The film pouch was not com-
pletely sealed.
The film pouch is overfilled.
The film pouch is damaged.
The film pouch is unsuitable.
The seal seam is dirty.
The sealing bar is dirty.
The sealing bar is damaged.
The Teflon tape of the sealing
bar is worn out.
The selected function or the se-
lected vacuum is not suitable for
the product.
The product is too warm.
The product is too liquid or too
moist.
The evacuation was cancelled by
pressing the <rotary knob>.
The chamber lid does not sit tight
on the chamber lid gasket.
The food was contaminated
when it was packed.
A film pouch was used several
times.
Food that was stored for a long
time was then packed.
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What to do if ...
Solution
The film pouch should not pro-
trude beyond the ends of the
sealing bar.
Place the film pouch in the centre
of the sealing bar.
The film pouch should not pro-
trude beyond the ends of the
sealing bar.
Fill an unused film pouch with
less product.
Use a new film pouch.
Use a sealable film pouch.
Keep the seal seam of the film
pouch clean.
Clean the sealing bar.
Replace the sealing bar.
Replace the sealing bar.
Select a function or a vacuum
that is suitable for the product.
Cool the product down before
packing.
Freeze the product.
Fill the product in an unused film
pouch and pack it again.
Check whether the chamber lid
gasket is dirty or damaged. If ne-
cessary, clean or replace the
chamber lid gasket.
Only pack fresh foodstuffs.
Ensure a sufficient level of hy-
giene when packing.
Only use the film pouches once
and do not reuse them.
Only pack fresh food.
Pack food immediately and do not
store it prior to packing.
If the food is perishable, maintain
the cold chain.
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