My new machine started smoking, stopped moving tape, and darkened the fabric. The heat cover sits loosely on top. Is it normal?
654007
No. I have not had any problems with mine. It's a great tool and I use mine for fabric used for rug weaving.
775237
A wire inside has come loose and it is not heating. This is an easy fix as heaters are very simple. 1. Unscrew the bottom 2. Look inside and slip the loose wire back onto the tab 3. Put the bottom back on 4. Happy sealing.
1196401
Mine is loose too. The main thing is it should be air-tight. In the past, my mattress cover was open from the bottom. This one is totally closed. I tried to take the air out, as much as I could through a little opening, before zipping it up. Later I tucked in the loose part under the mattress. It works great for me :)
1831198
My best guess is your smoke is not smoke, but dust. If the connections are not tight, a fine dust will escape.
266753
I can only guess since I never heard of this problem. Check the iron that it is seated properly and held tight,m m
1717309
I think you should return it. Mine closes tight like it should. You must have gotten a defective one.
2072083
My only suggestion would be to close the vents more to keep the heat in. Make sure you do not open the smoker either. Was it in a breeze? These are the only things I can suggest. Link to youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3Z_TUmUZb8&list;=PLac9Z7pi1Oitbb6OQGvAR6kCpJ3vzXq3E
1304993
I thought the same thing , I did not remove plastic so the double sticky tape holds it on better. You really don't want Circuit board exposed on other side of heat sink. I got some industrial strength Velcro works great. I keep a check on the heat sink to see if it heats up to much. Been doing fine.
675529
I've had this for about 20 days now and made around 500 cigarettes with it. I haven't come across this problem on a consistent basis yet, but I do know the tightness has to do with how much tobacco is packed. Also have you check the inside? The rubber mat on the bottom comes off easy and you might have tobacco jamming something up. Is it tight to pull when no tobacco is in it? If you pull off the mat and clean, be careful of sharp edges.
1786461
Hi back, sorry about the problems you are having - it sounds bad. I have not had that happen with my machine, so I expect there is a problem with yours. The over heating is worrisome, and that kind of thing has lead to fires in other appliances, so I strongly recommend you return it for a replacement! Best of luck to you. Just read other comments and it sounds like others have had that problem. I only make 1 loaf a week, so have not had to let mine cool down before making another loaf.
274227
No it ia NOT normal.Also, be careful with the main control knob on the front. Mine broke off easilyThe main control knob is held by screws that come from inside the machine, so to fix it, the entire machine must be taken apart. This machine truly is a terrible design.
636094
Based on my experience with the product, I suspect that the review you reference was done by someone who either had a defective unit (I don't know how good their quality control is, or who didn't ensure that the seal was tight before starting smoking. Mine arrives with a fairly loose fit between the lid and the pan, but I followed the instructions in the instruction manual and I haven't had any problems with too much smoke escaping. Some escapes, certainly, but not enough to result in anything more than a slight smell of smoke (which I don't mind). Keeping a window open nearby (if your local weather allows it) should eliminate that problem entirely. Based on my experience with the product, I suspect that the review you reference was done by someone who either had a defective unit (I don't know how good their quality control is, or who didn't ensure that the seal was tight before starting smoking. Mine arrives with a fairly loose fit between the lid and the pan, but I followed the instructions in the instruction manual and I haven't had any problems with too much smoke escaping. Some escapes, certainly, but not enough to result in anything more than a slight smell of smoke (which I don't mind). Keeping a window open nearby (if your... » Read More Based on my experience with the product, I suspect that the review you reference was done by someone who either had a defective unit (I don't know how good their quality control is, or who didn't ensure that the seal was tight before starting smoking. Mine arrives with a fairly loose fit between the lid and the pan, but I followed the instructions in the instruction manual and I haven't had any problems with too much smoke escaping. Some escapes, certainly, but not enough to result in anything more than a slight smell of smoke (which I don't mind). Keeping a window open nearby (if your local weather allows it) should eliminate that problem entirely. « Show Less
1808996
I have never had that happen. I would send it back, as you need a tight fit. Have a great day
2223282
It sounds like you removed the black tape on the sealing strip like I did. If you still have it, replace it or call vacmaster they will replace it.
1955207
I haven't had that problem. If it is curling on the edges, it may mean that there is some high temperatures near by. Do you have it near the oven and stove? We have one of ours there, but we don't use the oven very often and when we do we move the pad. This is what I would do. I would for sure notify the manufacturer and let them know. It may only be a defect in your pad and I am sure they would replace the pad and would probably like to have the curling one back so they can figure out the problem.
1890169
I've only had mine for a few weeks now, but what you're describing sounds like a fan issue. From the looks of the internal pics on here (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61A0j-QpddL.jpg), you'll likely need to remove the top cover to get to the areas where the fans are, as they sit between a coil and the heat sink. Worst case, they look like standard computer fans, so just replace them all with better fans.
2103952
Never heard of that problem. We've had ours for several years and several hundred uses. I would recommend never heating it for more than 2 minutes without repositioning it just so you don't get hot spots and cool spots.