GERYON B085VNCLL8 Vacuum Sealer Machine User Manual

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**GERYON B085VNCLL8 Vacuum Sealer Machine User Manual

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Q1: No lights on the control panel

Please use the correct power supply voltage that matches the product identification
The United States is suitable for 230v voltage
Make sure unit is plugged in.
Make sure wall outlet is functional.
Make sure the electrical outlet is operative by plugging in another appliance. If it is not, please check the circuit breakers or fuses in your home.
Wait minutes to allow appliance to cool off, and then try using again.

Q2: Nothing happens when I press down on the lid

Make sure unit has power (see Q1)
Press down firmly on both sides of lid.
Make sure the end of bag is flatly down into the middle center of [Vacuum Chamber]. Hold bag until Vacuum Pump starts
Too much food in bag. Avoid overfilling, allow 2.5 inches( 6.34cm) of space between contents and top of bag.
Wait minutes to allow appliance to cool off, and then try it again.

Q3: Vacuum Pump is running, but bag is not evacuating

Press down firmly on both sides of lid.
Make sure the end of bag is flatly down into the middle of [Vacuum Chamber]. Hold bag until Vacuum Pump starts
Too much food in bag. Avoid overfilling, allow at least 2.5 inches( 6.34cm) of space between contents and top of bag.
If making a bag from roll, make sure one end of bag is sealed.
Check that there are not gaps, folds, wrinkles or holes in the pre-sealed bags.
Check for loose, worn or cracked Upper and Lower Sealing Gaskets.
Too much liquid in bag, freeze before vacuuming
Make sure you are using the vacuum sealer bags with texture on one or both sides, or with folded sides
Wait minutes to allow appliance to cool off, and then try it again.
Take off the gaskets and let it alone for several days, then put it back to machine and try again

Q4: Not Enough Suction

Press the bag to expel excess air before vacuuming it. Too much air inside the bag may result in a poor vacuum.
When vacuum sealing unfrozen food, allow at least 2.5 inches of bag length for expansion while freezing.
Place unfrozen meat or fish on a paper towel and vacuum seal with the paper towel in the bag to absorb any extra moisture.
Before storing foods such as tortillas, crepes or bread, use wax or parchment paper between them to stack the pieces.
This will make it easier to remove an individual piece, reseal the rest and immediately replace them in the freezer.

Q5: Air was removed from the bag but now air has re-entered

Check the seal of the bag. There may be a hole or wrinkle that is allowing air to re-enter the bag.
Carefully cut the bag open and re-seal it, or use an entirely new bag.
Make sure there is no moisture or liquid from the food present within the bag. You may need to cut open the bag and re-seal it, or use an entirely new bag.
Make sure there were no food items with sharp edges that may have punctured the bag.
If you find a puncture hole seal the item in an entirely new bag.
Make sure no liquids were drawn to the sealing strip area.
Moisture of foods with high liquid content will prevent the bag from sealing properly. Cut bag open and wipe top inside of bag and reseal.
Fermentation or the release of natural gases from inside the foods may have occurred.
When this happens, food may have begun to spoil and should be discarded.
If the food you’re sealing has sharp edges (such as bones or shells) pack the edges with kitchen paper to avoid tearing the bag
When vacuum sealing liquid-based foods (such as soups or stew) freeze them first in a baking pan or tempered dish before bagging and vacuum sealing them.
Pre-freeze fruits and blanch vegetables before vacuum sealing for the best results.

Q6: Bag is not sealing properly

Too much liquid in bag, freeze before vacuuming.
Do not wet the open end of the bag. Wet bags may not seal properly.
Make sure you’ve placed the bag in the proper place.
Unit oveheated. Wait several minutes for units to cool down. Wait at least 40 seconds between seals.
Make sure there is enough bag material (at least 2.5 inches (6.35 cm) to reach center of vacuum chamber to allow the bag to seal tightly around food contents.
Check for food debris around seal area. If present, Take out the gasket, clean it and reinsert the Gasket into the Vacuum Channel

Q7: Bag melts

The sealing strip may have been too hot during the sealing process. Allow the unit to cool for 40 seconds between seals.
If the bag continues to melt, allow the unit to cool with the lid in the upright position for minutes before using.
Use Geryon brand vacuum sealer bags which are specially designed for Geryon units.

Q8: Few tips for vacuum sealer bags

Make sure you are using Geryon vacuum sealer bags with texture on one or both sides, or with folded sides
Do not re-use bags after simmering or microwaving.
Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for the heat process of canning. Perishables still need to be refrigerated or frozen.

Q9: Gasket is loose or has a tear

Take out the gasket, clean it and reinsert the Gasket into the Vacuum Chamber (See Care and Cleaning)
If it is broken, contact our customer service to get replacement via geryonkitchen.com

Q10: The Geryon Container will not vacuum

Make sure rubber gasket on inside of lid is free from food materials.
When using accessories, remember to leave 2.5CM(1-inch) of space at top of canister or container
Examine rim of container for cracks or scratches. Any gaps can prevent containers from vacuuming properly.
Allow hot foods to cool to room temperature before vacuum packaging, otherwise, contents may bubble up out of canister.