Initial Testing Of Bag Seal - Weston HARVEST GUARD 65-1101-W Manuel D'instructions

WARNING!
Vacuum Sealer, make sure the Vacuum Sealer is OFF and the PLUG IS
REMOVED FROM THE OUTLET/POWER SOURCE!
INITIAL TESTING OF THE BAG SEAL
1. ALWAYS allow the sealing bar to cool for approximately 20 seconds between
bags. Leave the Vacuum Lid OPEN between uses, this allows the Heating Element
to cool more quickly between bags.
Open the Vacuum Lid, press and unlock both corners by pressing down on
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the two grey corner panels on the Vacuum Lid.
Place one end of the bag onto the Sealing Bar, leaving about 2" (5 cm) of the
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empty part of the bag beyond the inside edge of the Sealing Bar.
4. Be sure not to cover the Vacuum Port with the bag. Covering the Vacuum Port
prevents the proper vacuuming of air from the bag.
5. Close the Vacuum Lid, press and lock both corners by pressing down on the
two grey corner panels on the Vacuum Lid.
6. Press the Start Button engaging the Vacuum Pump (the Vacuum Pump must be
on for the Seal Bar to heat up).
7. Press the Seal Button immediately after the Vacuum Pump starts.
8. After the Seal Window counts down to zero (0) the unit will automatically release
the vacuum and enable the Vacuum Lid to open.
9. Open the Vacuum Lid, press and unlock both corners by pressing down on
the two grey corner panels on the Vacuum Lid.
10. Remove the bag and inspect the seal. The seal should appear smooth and
consistent all the way across the bag. The seal SHOULD NOT melt through the bag at
any point. Be sure there are no creases or wrinkles that may allow air to leak into the
bag. A properly sealed bag will not pull apart, the bag must be cut open.
11. Do not form side seals on the bags, the sides are already sealed.
12. If the seal is good, proceed with vacuum packaging. Otherwise:
. If the seal is melted through the bag trim off the bad seal with scissors
and adjust the Seal Time Down (-) in one second increments and try the
test process again.
. If the seal has not fully welded the bag closed, trim off the bad seal with
scissors and adjust the Seal Time Up (+) in one second increments and try
the test process again.
NOTE: The Vacuum Sealer is ONLY intended to be used with VACUUM BAGS. For
best results, only use the recommended vacuum bags with an embossed or mesh lining.
DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD BAGS! Any other uses of the Vacuum Sealer, other
than the uses described in this booklet, could potentially damage the appliance and void
the warranty!
Before cleaning, assembling or disassembling the
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