Troubleshooting - Magic Vac PROFESSIONAL JUMBO Instructions Sur Le Fonctionnement

The MAGIC VAC does
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not work
The MAGIC VAC fails
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to apply the first seal on
the bag cut from the roll
The MAGIC VAC does
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not create a complete
vacuum in the bags
The MAGIC VAC
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does not seal the bag
properly
The MAGIC VAC bag
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does not maintain a
vacuum after being
sealed
The MAGIC VAC does
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not create a vacuum in
the containers
MAGIC VAC Executive
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containers or MAGIC
VAC Universal Caps do
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not maintain a vacuum
The marinating cycle
does not start properly

TROUBLESHOOTING

• Check the switch (1) position.
• Check that the MAGIC VAC
electrical outlet. Check the electric outlet by plugging another unit into it.
• Check for faults in the power cord or the plug. Should you detect a fault, do not use the
appliance.
• Make sure the bag cut from the roll is properly positioned as described in the paragraph:
"5 - Making bags from MAGIC VAC rolls
• Make sure that the sealing gasket is intact and in the correct position
• 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 and the Airtight and Sealing 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 the bag, seal it with air inside, place it
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underwater and apply pressure on it. The appearance of bubbles means that there is a leak.
Reseal or use another bag.
• Whenever the appliance does not seal the bag completely, press the "T" button (2F) and
increase the sealing time.
• 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.
• Make sure that the sealing gasket is intact and in the correct position
• 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.
• By means of the Connection Hose, connect the container cap (or the Cap Attachment if
necessary) to the Air Inlet of the appliance.
• Leave enough room (at least 3 cm) between the contents and the top of the jar or container.
• If liquids come out during the vacuum-packing process, remember that they must first be
chilled in a refrigerator.
• Check that the rim of the jar or container and the universal cap 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.
• Make sure that the gasket of the container cap or the universal cap is set properly in place
and is not damaged.
• Make sure that the arrow on the knob of the container cap is positioned on "VACUUM"
before creating a vacuum in the container and it is positioned on "CLOSED" after a vacuum
is formed.
• Make sure that the O-ring beneath the knob of the container cap or the universal cap is set
properly in place.
• Check that the rim of the jar or container and the universal cap are not damaged in the
sealing area. Wipe the rim and cap clean with a cloth moistened with lukewarm water and
repeat the vacuum-forming process.
• Make sure that the gasket of the container cap or the universal cap is set properly in place
and is not damaged.
• Make sure that the connection tube is properly connected to both the container knob and
the air inlet (4) of the appliance.
• Make sure that the arrow on the knob of the square container cap is positioned on "OPEN -
(M)" and safety catches (21) are engaged.
• Make sure that the O-ring beneath the knob of the container cap or the universal cap is set
properly in place.
• Check that the rim of the jar or container and the universal cap are not damaged in the
sealing area. Wipe the rim and cap clean with a cloth moistened with lukewarm water and
repeat the vacuum-forming process.
• Make sure that the connection tube is properly connected to both the container knob and
the air inlet (4) of the appliance.
• Make sure that the gasket of the container cap or the universal cap is set properly in place
and is not damaged.
• When the first vacuum phase starts gently press down the cap onto the container until the
vacuum gauge pointer begins to turn.
power supply cord is plugged into the appliance and into the
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