Troubleshooting Guide

MAXVAC

HOW TO VACUUM PACKAGE WITH A BAG: Plug unit into power source. Turn switch to on. Open lid. Insert

product to be sealed inside of approved vacuum bag, leaving 2-3” head space for sealing. Check that sealing

area of bag is clean of moisture and food particles. Center open end of bag into the vacuum chamber, across

the heat bar. Make sure there are no folds or creases in the sealing area and bag is clear of the vacuum port.

Lower the vacuum lid. (If the product is moist, it is recommended to pre-freeze or use a soaker pad or other

absorbent material under or above the food, make sure to keep this material clear of the sealing area.) Press

Auto Cycle or Manual Vacuum. Lightly press on lid. When all air is removed when using the auto function the

MaxVac will automatically seal the bag. When using the manual cycle, when desired vacuum is reached press

the Manual Seal button. The MaxVac will vacuum for another 2-4 seconds and then seal the bag. After sealing

is completed the vacuum lid will release. Allow the heating element to cool (cool indicator light will

illuminate). After cooling remove the sealed bag. Do not attempt to open the lid before the cycle is

completed. Damage to unit or bag may occur.

HOW TO MAKE A BAG FROM VACUUM SEALER MATERIAL: Plug unit into power source. Turn switch to on.

Open lid. Cut vacuum sealer bag material 3”+ longer than needed for product being sealed. Place one open

end of material over the seal bar, making sure material is flat. (It is easier to place material curl down). While

holding material in place, press Manual Seal, gently press down the lid. Unit will cycle and seal the bag. Wait

until lid is released and remove the now sealed bag.

HOW TO USE THE EXTERNAL PORT HOSE WITH VACUUM CANISTERS: Lift the lid to expose the Vacuum Port

Hole. Insert hose into Port Hole. Place product to be sealed in canister, leaving at least a ½” head space. Place

lid on canister. Place other end of vacuum hose on vacuum port on lid. Press Auto Cycle on the Control Panel.

MaxVac will pull air from canister and automatically release when air is exhausted from jar. NOTE: Do not pull

hose from vacuum ports unit suction has been released.

OTHER USE: Resealing potato chip bags or mylar type bags. The MaxVac will seal them very well. If the bags

are silver inside it will also vacuum very tightly. If the bags are like Lays potato chip bags, white inside, it may

be necessary to make small cuts in the top of the bag otherwise it will not vacuum.

CONSUMABLE PARTS

Over time the Teflon tape, heat bar and oval foam may become worn. If this occurs the worn parts

will need to be replaced. These are considered consumable parts and will not be covered under

warranty. These and most parts are available by calling LEM Products at 1-877-536-7763.

Always insure unit is unplugged and turned off prior to replacing parts

HOW TO REPLACE TEFLON TAPE: Open the lid. With a phillips screw driver remove the two screws at either

end of the tape. Gently pull tape up to expose heat bar. Discard tape. Take backing off of replacement tape.

Carefully adhere new tape to top of the heat bar and smooth out from end to end. Do not allow any wrinkles

or air pockets under the tape. Replace the two screws, being careful not to over tighten and possibly strip the

threads.

HOW TO REPLACE HEAT BAR: Follow directions above to remove Teflon tape. Carefully remove the 2 screws

on either end of the heat bar with a phillips screw driver. NOTE: The bars that are holding the screws are

tensioned, do not allow the screw to fall into the base of the vacuum sealer. Check the Teflon tape that is

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MAXVAC HOW TO VACUUM PACKAGE WITH A BAG: Plug unit into power source. Turn switch to on. Open lid. Insert product to be sealed inside of approved vacuum bag, leaving 2-3” head space for sealing. Check that sealing area of bag is clean of moisture and food particles. Center open end of bag into the vacuum chamber, across the heat bar. Make sure there are no folds or creases in the sealing area and bag is clear of the vacuum port. Lower the vacuum lid.
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under the heat bar for wear or burn spots. If tape is worn or burnt replace it prior to replacing heat bar. Place one screw into one of the eyelets of the heat bar and gently tighten into place (do not over tighten). Place other screw into other eyelet on heat bar. Using your finger or a nonmetallic flat object gently press the other tension bar towards the center so to be able to thread in the second screw. Once the heat bar is installed follow directions above on replacing the Teflon tape.
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Check for creases, folds or any holes in the vacuum bag. Excessive moisture can interfere with the sealing function - When packaging very moist foods like fish and raw steaks it is recommended to freeze the food prior to sealing, use a paper towel or soaker pad at the top of the bag to keep moisture from entering the sealing area. Powdery items like flour or baking powder can interfere with the sealing function - When vacuum packing powdery items wrap or package prior to placing into vacuum bag.