Miele EVS 6114 Operating and Installation instructions - Page 31

Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The seal was not strong The edge of the bag is dirty (inside and out). For a enough and has perfect weld seam, the edge of the bag must be dry opened. and grease-free in the area of the seam.  Fold the edges of the vacuum-sealing bag outward for filling. This will give you a clean, perfect weld seam. The edge of the bag was not positioned smoothly and without creases on the sealing bar.  Position the bag smoothly and without creases along the sealing bar. The sealing level was too low.  Start the vacuuming process again with a new vacuum-sealing bag and select a higher sealing level. The rubber on the counterpressure bar is not evenly fitted.  Flatten the rubber. The sealing bar and/or the counterpressure bar is damaged.  Contact Miele to have it replaced. The bag is not maintain- The vacuum-sealing bag has been damaged by ing the vacuum even sharp pointed objects, e.g., pointed pasta shapes or though the weld seam a bone. is intact.  Start the vacuuming process again with a new vacuum-sealing bag, on a lower vacuum level if necessary.  Use a third-party container if possible. 31