Operating and Installation Instructions

Frequently Asked Questions
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Problem Possible cause and solution
The edge of the bag is
not completely sealed.
The edge of the bag was not positioned centrally
along the sealing bar or has slipped.
 Place the edge of the bag centrally along the seal-
ing bar. Make sure that the edge of the bag is par-
allel to the sealing bar and protrudes over it by ap-
prox. 3/4" (2cm).
 If the vacuum-sealing bag is too small, place it on
the vacuum-sealing bag support.
The vacuum-sealing bag is wider than 93/4" (25cm).
 Use vacuum-sealing bags with a maximum width
of 93/4" (25cm).
The seal was not strong
enough and has
opened.
The edge of the bag is dirty (inside and out). For a
perfect weld seam, the edge of the bag must be dry
and grease-free in the area of the seam.
 Fold the edges of the vacuum-sealing bag outward
for filling. This will give you a clean, perfect weld
seam.
The edge of the bag was not positioned smoothly
and without creases on the sealing bar.
 Position the bag smoothly and without creases
along the sealing bar.
The sealing level was too low.
 Start the vacuuming process again with a new
vacuum-sealing bag and select a higher sealing
level.
The rubber on the counterpressure bar is not evenly
fitted.
 Flatten the rubber.
The sealing bar and/or the counterpressure bar is
damaged.
 Contact Miele to have it replaced.