Troubleshooting; Nothing Happens When The On Button Is Pressed; Air Is Not Removed From The Bag - FoodSaver II User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Nothing Happens When the On Button Is Pressed:

Make sure the power cord is firmly plugged into the
1
electrical outlet.
Make sure the power cord is not damaged in any way.
2
Make sure the electrical outlet is operative by plugging in
3
another appliance.
Wait 20 minutes to allow the appliance to cool off, and then try
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using it again. The appliance will shut off automatically if it
becomes too hot. To keep the appliance from becoming too hot:
Wait at least 20 seconds for the appliance to cool down
a.
after vacuum packaging and/or sealing before attempting
to vacuum and/or seal another bag.
Keep the lid open before vacuuming and/or sealing another bag.
b.
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Air Is Not Removed From the Bag:

Make sure the open end of the bag is resting entirely inside the
1
Vacuum Channel. Make sure you are not putting the edge of the
bag beyond the Vacuum Channel.
Check the bag for leaks. Seal the bag with some air in it. Submerge
2
it in water and apply pressure. Bubbles indicate a leak. If the bag
has a leak, you need to use a new bag.
If using a custom-sized FoodSaver Bag, check the seal of the bag.
3
There may be a wrinkle in the bag along the seal, which causes
leakage and prevents air from being removed. Cut the bag and
reseal the edge.
Do not attempt to make your own side seams for a FoodSaver
4
Bag. They are manufactured with special side seams, which are
sealed all the way to the outer edge. Making your own side seams
may leave air pockets, which will cause leakage and prevent air
from being completely removed.
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