how many bags can you seal before the machine has to"rest"?
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I'm not sure. I just finished sealing over fifty bags this morning and it never had to rest in any way that I am aware of. There is a seal button that you can use to seal one side so you can make a bag - it gets warm but not terribly hot. The other button on the right is the vacuum & seal button which pulls a vacuum then seals the bag. When it pulls a vacuum you can hear a distinct change in pitch for the vacuum pump as the bag gets pulled tight around the food - if it isn't getting tight you might have to cancel, straighten the bag or wipe out any fluid that might be under the sealing point on the bag, and attempt it again. If the bag doesn't pull a vacuum then it won't seal. I've had these things happen before but this machine keeps on ticking and hasn't needed any sort of rest for me. I love this machine for vacuum sealing everything that goes in my freezer and I typically bag around 30-40 bags every time I use it since I buy in bulk to save money. Also, buy bags (rolls where you make your own bags to whatever length you like) on line because I buy rolls from Target when I'm in a pinch and they cost about the same but you don't get as many rolls in a box.
897676
Good question. I really do not know the answer. After all my griping, Food Saver sent me a new "seal kit" and I installed it. It lasted for one bag, and then it would not draw a vacuum. I recall reading in the instructions what it's cycle time was, but do not remember. Sorry.
897677
As far as I know you can seal as much as you want. I don't think there is a time limit or bag limit on sealing. Just make sure that if you wet seal that you clean the reservoir out each time.
897678
I haven't had to "rest" the machine. However, the most items I've sealed at one time was 10.
1283640
You have a automatic and manual mode. In auto mode, when the bag is placed properly, press automatic, give a little push on the lid, and the approximately 24 inches of vacuum, with the heating precess does the job for you. With manual mode, same precess except you press "Pump", when it reaches the vacuum you want, press "Seal", and you're done. You also can set the seal time, depending on what you are doing, with 4 heat zones on that. Good examples are on YouTube, which is what I did myself before purchasing. Just type in the machine model number and make and take you pick. Very good information on YouTube. Hopes this helps you decide. There are lots of models to choose from, and I would definitely get this one model. Also, go the company site, there are plenty video examples to view.
74566
This container should do many sinks and drains. It takes very little to make the seal and most of what you put down is squeezed out when you tighten things up. My guess is at least 8 and more likely 12 maybe more.
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I second JarCie's reply. As for sealing items with fluids (e.g. fresh meat) I suggest having a bit longer bag then watching the flow of fluids. As they approach the sealing area, press "seal" to stop the suction and commence sealing. This ensures a good seal.
2277358
Only if you can cut off the original seal and have enough room to reseal. Would suggest cutting a bigger bag if you plan to reseal, cut, reseal frequently.
2267281
Its hard to say without know what your trying to seal, but it won't pull a complete vacuum if there are gaps where air can get trapped, its not powerful enough for that. It helps to arrange the food so that it is at the bottom of the bag and compacted as much as possible before hand.
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The bag cutter inside is a blade on a rail that you operate by hand. There is a lever on the right side that you lock down after you position the bag for sealing. You can walk away at that point and the machine vacuums out the air, seals, and stops. The sealed bag is still clamped in position by the lever until you release it.
1404678
You need to buy a vacuum sealing machine or buy a kit with a sealeing in it. Check the bags you use for BPA considerations. The bags I use are.
1537235
This machine is a work horse for meat, but I can't get it to "manual seal" without sucking all the air out for bread. There might be a way to do it, but I haven't figured it out. I hope this helps.
2070146
Seal one end. (The roll must stay tightly rolled or the machine will suck out the air from as much material as has been unrolled) Cut to size. Fill and seal.
195267
When saving items like soup, stew, ground meats, I dry the inside of the bag before starting the sealing process. I listen to the sound of the vacuum pump and watch as fluids get close to the sealing strip, then I press the "seal" button instead of waiting for the automatic stop. I get a great seal that freezes nicely. Hope this helps.
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Yes. I do that frequently with cheese. For any sealing the key is to start with a longer bag, and cut it open right at the seam. It helps if you do not crunch that side that is going to be resealed. This is the best vacuum sealer I've seen and used. Have been using it for 4+ years and do almost all of my dehydrated vegetables, sloppy joe's, Chili, Black bean soup, chicken... you get the picture. I only use the heavy's bags, and only from the company I purchases the sealer.
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Cut a length from the roll the size that you wi8sh to make. Place one of the open ends on the bar that makes makes the seal(do not place the ends in the vacuum tray only on the part that creates the seal). Close down as you would to seal a bag. Check to make sure you have a proper seal. Place food in bag and seal as you would for a vacuum seal. Easy peasy!
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Fist thing is the seal the open end then measure the bag and cut to the desired length keeping in mind the thickness of the item you are storing. If the item is bulky increase the length of the bag so that it fit in the machine properly and seal correctly
2235900
Idk. I've been having trouble with mine. The bags aren't holding a seal. They must have holes and I only used them once.
1243307
I'd say about two bags are more than enough, one may not be enough, but that also depends on how thick you want the cover.
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Yea you can always just put the vacuum back on it. I'd say 1-2 months until it starts really expanding. But I honestly think these bags are garbage unless I got defective ones. They should stay sealed much longer in my opinion