Initial Testing Of The Bag Seal - Weston PRO-1100 Mode D'emploi

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.
2. Place one end of the bag onto the Sealing Bar, leaving about 2" (5 cm) of the
empty part of the bag beyond the inside edge of the Sealing Bar.
3. Be sure not to cover the Vacuum Port with the bag. Covering the Vacuum
Port prevents the proper vacuuming of air from the bag.
4. Close the Vacuum Lid while holding the bag in place. Press down on both
sides of the lid to lock the lid in place. You will hear each side "click" when it is
secured. NOTE: If both sides are NOT securely locked, the lid will NOT release
automatically. To resolve this issue, press down on both sides of the lid twice to
release the locks.
5. Press the Start Button engaging the Vacuum Pump (the Vacuum Pump must be
on for the Seal Bar to heat up).
6. Press the Manual Seal Button immediately after the Vacuum Pump starts.
(Press down on the Vacuum Lid to contact the Sealing Bar.)
7. After the Seal Window counts down to zero (0) the unit will automatically
release the vacuum and enable the Vacuum Lid to open.
8. 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.
9. Do not form side seals on the bags, the sides are already sealed.
10. 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.
WARNING!
appliance, make sure the appliance is OFF and the PLUG IS REMOVED
FROM THE OUTLET/POWER SOURCE!
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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