Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
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Ensure zipper is firmly closed. Slide fingers across entire zipper.
•
Air valve is not on flat surface. Reposition bag so the air valve lies flat on
Retractable
counter with no food under air valve. Press evenly and gently to ensure
Handheld
Vacuum Nozzle and Bag touch to create optimal seal.
Sealer not
•
Try pressing the Handheld Sealer firmly onto the gray valve.
sealing
•
Assure Handheld Sealer is in the center of the gray valve. (See "How to
Vacuum Seal with FoodSaver
Vacuum Nozzle
•
Ensure Vacuum Nozzle is centered over the gray circle and placed flat on
and Air Valve
air valve.
are not making
•
Apply moderate pressure.
secure contact
•
Examine the seal. A wrinkle along the seal may cause air to re-enter the
bag. To prevent wrinkles in the seal, gently stretch bag flat while inserting
bag into Drip Tray.
•
Sometimes moisture or food material (such as juices, grease, crumbs,
powders, etc.) along seal prevents bag from sealing properly. Cut bag
Air was
open, wipe top inside of bag and re-seal.
removed from
the bag but
•
Sharp food items may have punctured bag. Use a new bag if there is a
now air has
hole. Cover sharp food items with a soft cushioning material, such as a
re-entered.
paper towel, and re-seal.
•
Fermentation or the release of natural gases from inside the foods may
have occurred. When this happens, food may have begun to spoil and
should be discarded.
•
Faulty bag. Bag could be punctured. Try another bag.
Motor runs
•
If you are vacuum sealing with a bag, make sure one end of the bag is
for more than
properly sealed. (See "How to Make a FoodSaver
30 seconds
•
If vacuum sealing with an accessory, check Handheld Sealer connections
without
to ensure a tight fit.
stopping
•
Sealing Strip may have become too hot. Always wait at least 20 seconds
for appliance to cool down before you vacuum seal another item.
Bag melts
•
Use FoodSaver
®
specifically designed for FoodSaver
•
The FoodSaver
®
Container opening. (See "Owner's Manual" provided with accessory.)
The
•
Make sure you press the Accessory button.
FoodSaver
®
•
Make sure Container Lid is closed securely on all 4 sides of the Container.
Container will
•
Make sure rubber Gasket on inside of Lid is free from food residues.
not vacuum
•
Examine Container rim for cracks or scratches and make sure Container
valve is clean.
If you need
•
Contact consumer services at the number below or visit the website and
further
click the 'Support' tab.
assistance:
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Accessories" on page 11.)
®
®
Bag" on page 9.)
brand bags. Our FoodSaver
®
Bags and Rolls are
units.
®
Container Lid must be correctly aligned with the
Replacement Parts
FoodSaver
®
Handheld reservoir
For replacement parts, please visit the website or call consumer services.
Consumer Service: US: 1-877-777-8042 CA: 1-877-804-5383 MX: +52 55 5366 0800
FoodSaver
®
Roll Cutter Bar
FoodSaver
®
Bag Cutter
FoodSaver
®
Lower Foam Gasket
FoodSaver
®
Drip Tray Accessory
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