The appliance does not work
• Make sure the appliance has been plugged in properly. Check the electric socket by plugging another appliance
into it.
• The appliance will stop automatically if overheated. 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 appliance.
The appliance fails to apply the first seal on the bag cut from the roll
• Make sure the bag cut from the roll is properly positioned as described in the paragraph: "B4. Making bags from
MAGIC VAC
®
rolls".
The appliance does not create a complete vacuum 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 impurities. After cleaning
them, put them properly back in place.
• The MAGIC VAC
®
bag might have a hole in it. To check it, seal the bag with air on the inside. Dip the bag in water
and apply pressure. The appearance of bubbles means that there is a leak. Reseal or use another bag.
The appliance 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 appliance is built in conformity with current safety standards. Overheating will cause it to turn off automati-
cally. Allow the appliance to cool down for 15 minutes and try again.
The MAGIC VAC
®
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 protect any sharp
edges on the contents of the bag.
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