Troubleshooting Guide - Hamilton Beach HVC254 Manual De Uso

Troubleshooting Guide

Control panel does not illuminate.
• Unit is not connected to an electrical outlet. Plug into outlet.
• Circuit breaker is tripped. Reset circuit breaker.
Unit is on but is not functioning once the lid is closed.
• Lid microswitch needs to be adjusted. Contact Technical Services.
• Pump is damaged. Contact Technical Services.
Lid does not open automatically.
• Gas spring is damaged. Contact Technical Services.
Display shows "F.1."
• Lid microswitch needs adjusting. Contact Technical Services.
• Pump requires maintenance. Contact Technical Services.
Display shows "--."
• Lid does not open correctly. Inspect lid.
Display shows "CO."
• Unit needs a scheduled oil change. Contact Technical Services.
Final vacuum is insufficient.
• Set vacuum time is too short. Extend vacuum time.
• There is not enough oil in the vacuum pump. Add oil or change oil.
• Extraction hole in back of chamber is partially covered by vacuum pouch during extraction. Place pouch
closer to the sealing bar.
• Lid gasket is worn down. Replace lid gasket.
• Oil is contaminated. Change oil.
• Oil exhaust filter is wet. Contact Technical Services.
Unit extracts air too slowly.
• Oil exhaust filter is wet. Contact Technical Services.
• Vacuum pump's extraction filter is blocked. Contact Technical Services.
Vacuum pouch is sealed improperly.
• Vacuum pouch is being placed on sealing bar incorrectly. Place pouch neatly on the sealing bar ensuring
that the opening of the pouch is inside the chamber.
• Sealing time is either too short or too long. Adjust sealing time accordingly.
• Sealing pad beneath lid is worn or damaged. Replace seal pad.
• Sealing wire needs replacement. Replace sealing wire.
• Vacuum pouch opening is soiled. Clean pouch opening.
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