Cuisinart CUISINART VACUUM SEALER Food Saver User Manual


 
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Air is not completely removed from
the bag
Make sure the top end of the bag rests entirely
within the vacuum channel.
Check sealing strip and gasket for debris or
moisture.
• Be sure the cover is securely locked.
Check to make sure the bag does not have a
hole.
Check to make sure the bottom of bag is
completely sealed.
Vacuum bag loses vacuum after
being sealed.
Wrinkles, crumbs, oils or other liquids may cause
leaks around the seal. Reopen the bag with your
bag cutter, cutting a straight edge across the bag
just below the seal. Smooth out the edge and
wipe the inside of the top of the bag wit a clean
dry cloth or paper towel before attempting to
reseal.
Check to make sure the bag does not have a
hole.
Vacuum sealer fails to properly seal
the pouch.
If the sealing strip overheats, it can melt the bag
resulting in an incomplete or improper seal. Lift
the cover and allow the sealing strip to cool for
several minutes before attempting to use again. It
is recommended that you always wait at least 30
seconds between uses of the Seal Only and
vacuum/seal function.
Food or debris in the sealing strip can result in
improper sealing. Wipe the cooled strip lightly
with a damp, clean cloth and dry thoroughly.