Troubleshooting - Berkel MINIVAC Manuel D'instructions

The MINIVAC does not work
• Make sure the MINIVAC has been plugged in
properly. Check the electric socket by plugging
another appliance into it.
• The MINIVAC will stop automatically if overheat-
ed. Allow it to cool down for 15 minutes and try
again.
• Check for faults in the power cord or the plug.
Should you detect a fault, do not use the appli-
ance.
The MINIVAC fails to apply the first seal on the
bag cut from the roll
• Make sure the bag cut from the roll is prop-
erly positioned as described in the paragraph:
"Making bags from MINIVAC rolls"
The MINIVAC does not create a complete vacu-
um in the bags
• To seal the bag properly, you must make sure
that the open end remains completely inside the
Vacuum Chamber.
• Make sure that the Sealing Bar, the Sealing
Gaskets and Airtight Gaskets are free of impuri-
ties. After cleaning them, put them properly back
in place.
• The bag might have a hole in it. To check the
bag, seal it with air inside, place it underwater
and apply pressure on it. The appearance of
bubbles means that there is a leak. Reseal or use
another bag.
The MINIVAC does not seal the bag properly
• If the Sealing Bar overheats and melts the bag,
you may have to raise the Lid and allow the
Sealing Bar to cool down for a few minutes.
• The MINIVAC is built in conformity with current
safety standards. Overheating will cause it to turn
off automatically. Allow the appliance to cool
down for 15 minutes and try again.
The bag does not maintain a vacuum after being
sealed
• Leaks along the seam may be caused by creases,
crumbs, grease or liquids. Reopen the bag, clean
the upper inside part of the bag and remove
any foreign material from the Sealing Bar before
resealing it.
• Check that the bag has no holes in it which have
caused air to leak in. Use paper napkins to pro-
tect any sharp edges on the contents of the bag.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The MINIVAC does not create a vacuum in the
containers
• By means of the Connection Hose, connect the
• Leave enough room (at least 3 cm) between the
• If liquids come out during the vacuum-packing
• Check that the rim of the jar or container and
• Make sure that the gasket of the container cap
Executive containers do not maintain a vacuum
• Make sure that the arrow on the knob of the
• Make sure that the O-ring beneath the knob of
Family containers do not maintain a
vacuum
• Make sure that the gasket beneath the central
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container lid (or the Cap Attachment if necessary)
to the Air Inlet of the appliance.
contents and the top of the jar or container.
process, remember that they must first be chilled
in a refrigerator, not left at room temperature.
the universal lid are not damaged in the sealing
area. Wipe the rim and cap clean with a cloth
moistened with lukewarm water and repeat the
vacuum-packing process.
or the universal cap is set properly in place and is
not damaged.
container cap is positioned on "VACUUM" before
creating a vacuum in the container and it is posi-
tioned on "CLOSED" after a vacuum is formed.
the container cap or the universal cap is set prop-
erly in place.
button (16) of the container cap is set properly in
place.