Name: Manual for FSSMSL0160-033 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download
Brand: Seal-a-Meal

Manual for FSSMSL0160-033 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Brand: Seal-a-Meal

Category: Kitchen Appliances

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Uploaded: April 8, 2025, 1:52 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2013-01-01

Warranty Summary

Seal-a-Meal FSSMSL0160-033 vacuum sealer has a one year limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.

Making Custom Sized Bags:
- Cut bag material from roll, ensuring a straight cut.
- Place one end of the bag between the sealing strip and lower gasket.
- Close lid, press firmly until motor starts.
- Hold lid until 'Hands-Free Indicator Light' illuminates, then release.
- Wait for sealing to finish, press 'Open/Cancel' button.
Vacuum Sealing with Bags:
- Place items in a pre-cut or custom bag, leaving 3 inches at the top.
- Open lid, place open bag end into drip tray.
- Close lid.
- Press lid firmly until 'Hands-free Indicator Light' is on, then release.
- Wait for sealing to finish, press 'Open/Cancel' button (or lid releases automatically).

Troubleshooting and error codes

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
Nothing happens when I press down on the lid	Make sure the power cord is correctly plugged into the electrical outlet. Make sure the power cord is not damaged in any way. 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. Make sure the bag is positioned correctly down in the Drip Tray. Press down firmly on both sides of lid. Wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off, and then try using again.
Air is not vacuumed from the bag	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. Foods with high liquid contents may prevent the bag from sealing properly. Cut bag open and wipe top inside of bag and reseal. Check to see if bag is properly inserted into the Drip Tray. Make sure you've placed the bag in the proper place. When making a bag from a roll, make sure end of cut piece is on Sealing Strip, NOT over Lower Sealing Gasket or in Drip Tray.
Bag melts	The sealing strip may have been too hot during the sealing process. Allow the unit to cool for 20 seconds between uses. If the bag continues to melt, allow the unit to cool with the lid in the upright position for 25 minutes before using.
Air has seeped back into the vacuumed bag	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 in moist setting, or use an entirely new bag. Partially freeze foods with excess liquids, prior to vacuum sealing. 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. Check for loose, worn or cracked Upper and Lower Sealing Gaskets. 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.
Bag will not seal	Check that there aren't any gaps, folds, wrinkles or holes in pre-sealed edges. 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. Make sure you've placed the bag in the proper place. When making a bag from a roll, make sure end of cut piece is on Sealing Strip, NOT over Lower Sealing Gasket or in Drip Tray. Make sure you give the appliance time to cool down. Wait at least 20 seconds between seals.
Bags	Do not dishwash bags. Do not re-use bags after simmering or microwaving.

Troubleshooting and error codes

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
Nothing happens when I press down on the lid	Make sure the power cord is correctly plugged into the electrical outlet. Make sure the power cord is not damaged in any way. 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. Make sure the bag is positioned correctly down in the Drip Tray. Press down firmly on both sides of lid. Wait 20 minutes to allow appliance to cool off, and then try using again.
Air is not vacuumed from the bag	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. Foods with high liquid contents may prevent the bag from sealing properly. Cut bag open and wipe top inside of bag and reseal. Check to see if bag is properly inserted into the Drip Tray. Make sure you've placed the bag in the proper place. When making a bag from a roll, make sure end of cut piece is on Sealing Strip, NOT over Lower Sealing Gasket or in Drip Tray.
Bag melts	The sealing strip may have been too hot during the sealing process. Allow the unit to cool for 20 seconds between uses. If the bag continues to melt, allow the unit to cool with the lid in the upright position for 25 minutes before using.
Air has seeped back into the vacuumed bag	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 in moist setting, or use an entirely new bag. Partially freeze foods with excess liquids, prior to vacuum sealing. 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. Check for loose, worn or cracked Upper and Lower Sealing Gaskets. 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.
Bag will not seal	Check that there aren't any gaps, folds, wrinkles or holes in pre-sealed edges. 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. Make sure you've placed the bag in the proper place. When making a bag from a roll, make sure end of cut piece is on Sealing Strip, NOT over Lower Sealing Gasket or in Drip Tray. Make sure you give the appliance time to cool down. Wait at least 20 seconds between seals.
Bags	Do not dishwash bags. Do not re-use bags after simmering or microwaving.