Vacmaster VP112 User Manual - 8. Vacuum and Seal
7. Close the machine lid
Close the lid with both hands, using the lid lift handles. Make sure the lid fits firmly against
the lid gasket.
8. Vacuum and seal
Press the START button to begin the vacuum process. The vacuum cycle will begin at the
set vacuum time and count down to zero. Once the vacuum cycle is complete, the seal
process will begin. The seal cycle will begin at the set seal time and count down to zero.
Once the seal cycle is complete, air will be released back into the chamber, and the machine
will give a long beep sound indicating that the vacuum and seal cycle is complete.
Tip:Thevacuumprocessisindicatedbythevacuumgaugeonthecontrolpanelofthemachine.Ifthevacuumlevel
doesnotincreaseinitially,trypushingdownonthelidslightlyatthebeginningofthecycle,makingsurethatthelidseals
completelyagainstthelidgasket.
9. Open the machine lid and inspect the pouch
Open the lid with both hands, using the lid lift handles. Remove the pouch and inspect
the vacuum-packaged product.
Vacuum confirmation: Check the quality of the vacuum by looking at the tightness of the pouch and the
product. Look for air pockets or air leaks. If you notice that the product is not vacuum sealed tightly, then
increase the vacuum time by 5 seconds and vacuum and seal again.
Seal confirmation: Inspect the pouch seal. A positive seal will appear clear upon inspection. If the seal is
spotty or incomplete, increase the seal time by 1 second. If the seal appears white or milky, decrease the
seal time by 1 second. Once the settings are determined for your application, vacuum and seal again.
If the product is vacuumed and sealed tightly, then the process is complete.
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Operating Instructions (Continued)