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SOLIS MINI
TROUBLESHOOTING
The SOLIS MINI does not work
• Make sure the SOLIS MINI has been plugged in
properly. Check the electric outlet by plugging another
appliance into it.
• The SOLIS MINI will stop automatically if overheated.
Allow it to cool down for 15 minutes and try again;
or contact your authorized service centre or your pre-
ferred dealer.
• Check for faults in the power cord or the plug.
Should you detect a fault, do not use the appliance.
The SOLIS MINI does not perform the first seal on the
bag cut from the roll
• Make sure the bag cut from the roll is properly
positioned as described in item 4 of the paragraph:
“Vacuum packing using SOLIS MINI pre-cut bags
and rolls”.
The SOLIS MINI does not create a complete vacuum in
the bags
•To seal the bag properly, you must make sure that
the open end remains completely inside the Vacuum
Chamber (9.).
• Make sure that the Sealing Bar (10.), the Sealing Gas-
kets (8.) and Airtight Gaskets (7.) are free of impurities.
After cleaning them, put them properly back in place.
• The SOLIS MINI bag might have a hole in it. Check it.
The SOLIS MINI does not seal the bag properly
• If the Sealing Bar (10.) overheats and melts the bag,
you may have to raise the Lid (5.) and allow the Sealing
Bar to cool down for a few minutes.
• The SOLIS MINI is built in conformity with current
safety standards. Overheating will cause it to turn off
automatically. Allow the appliance to cool down for
15 minutes and try again.
The SOLIS MINI does not create a vacuum in the con-
tainers
• By means of the Connection Tube (12.) connect the Cap
Attachment (13.) to the Air Inlet (6.) of the appliance.
• Leave enough room (at least 3 cm) between the
contents and the top of the jar or container.
• Make sure that the arrow on the knob of the container
cap is positioned on “VACUUM” before securing the
attachment on top of it.
• Use the right-sized Cap Attachment (see page 17)
• Make sure the Cap Attachment is not broken or
damaged.
•Turn the attachment on the container cap to ensure
a secure hold.
• If liquids come out during the vacuum-forming
process, remember that they must first be chilled in
a refrigerator, not left at room temperature.
The SOLIS MINI bag does not maintain a vacuum after
being sealed
• 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 (10.) 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.
SOLIS MINI containers or SOLIS MINI Universal Caps do
not maintain a vacuum
• Make sure that the arrow on the knob of the container
cap or the universal cap is positioned on “CLOSED”
after forming a vacuum.
• Check that the rim of the jar or container and the uni-
versal lid are not damaged in the sealing area. Wipe the
rim and cap clean with a cloth moistened with luke-
warm 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 dam-
aged.
• Make sure that the O-ring beneath the knob of the
container cap or the universal cap is set properly in
place.
• It may be necessary to replace the cap of the jar the
food is to be preserved in with a new one. In this case
you should discard the old cap.
SOLIS MINI containers do not maintain a vacuum
• Check that the rim of the jar or container and the uni-
versal lid 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 gasket beneath the “PUSH” button
of the container cap is set properly in place.
• The cap and the jar must not be cracked or dented at
the edge and the cap rubber gasket must not be broken
or damaged; if this is the case, it may be necessary to
replace them.
