how long does it take to seal?
827516
It depends on what and how much you're cooking. The less there is in the pot, the quicker it seals and releases. (i.e. a pot full of greens with a little water seals quickly; half a pot of bean soup will take longer to seal and to cool down.)
827517
I guess it depends on how full it is. If you fill it with a pot full of cold water and beans approx 30 minutes. A roast with a couple cups water maybe about 10-12 min. The water has to boil to seal. Many times while I'm preparing the food I turn it on with the water in it. It really saves time by doing so.
827518
It seals immediately upon closing the lid and turning it on. If not check the condition of the large rubber o-ring that forms the seal. keep the o-ring separate from the lid for storage
1454402
Depends on the size and especially the thickness. Average, about two hours.
1986858
48 hours seems like a while. I punctured the vacuum seal at approx. 6pm Friday, and by 8am Saturday I had a HUGE cozy sack in my back room LOL. Make sure you open it where you intend to keep it. It's an absolute bear to fit through doorways.
2067570
Hard to tell since I usually don't let beer have much chance to get old around my house! The seal though is great. Even after you crack it, you have several days to finish before things go flat.
519957
You have to eyeball it. The instructions say about 30 seconds to a minute IIRC. However the bigger concern is getting the air to stay out as none of the compatible products seem to have a good seal. I would recommend just getting the full countertop version instead.
2250814
As long as it maintains its seal. There is no time limit, just a depth limit.
320152
I would wait 24. It is pretty wet for a sealer. Don't mess it up & take longer to fix the mess.
1926119
Actually it is totally simple to use. Plug it in, let it heat up, and make sure that you don't OVER heat the seal - probably 3 seconds is right for mylar bags.
1611421
It didn't take very much. I figure the 16.9 oz container would do 14 applications or more. Having said that, I wasn't too impressed with the sealant. I have gone back to carnauba and won't be using the sealant again after three uses.
1326751
Leave enough room when you first seal it. Then reseal it the way you did in the beginning. Iron or food sealer
1198667
Just need a larger monkey wrench, if at all. It takes 1-2 minutest. Also, some tape hat you get at Home Depot helps to seal it up.
992383
We find that we get just about four eight hour nights out of a filling. So 32 hours but that is on the lowest setting and that is on cool. It really does do the job on the lowest setting, any higher and there is way to much moisture on all surfaces.
888214
I start out on the 10 setting. Once I have reached the 10 lbs pressure (I live under 1,000 feet) I start to very slowly lower the knob. You have to constantly monitor the pressure, as too much fluctuation of the pressure can affect the sealing process. After about 30-40 minutes the pressure stabilizes. I end up with the knob at 6-7 (I have been canning meats that require 90 minutes processing time. I hope this helps you.
1061751
It takes about 20 min.Cleaning is a little difficult.Be careful with the rubber seal if it comes off it is hard to put it back, but it still cooks fine without the seal.
2280078
My wife will leave it in 2-4 days, she actually brushes her dentures so she does not have to break the seal
1398267
The new bullet proof allows you to spray the product on to the surface you are sealing. However I have found that putting it into a container, then using a sponge, apply to the surface. Let dry and then whip with a small amount on a good quality paper towel as to buff the surface. The last can be repeated to even out the sealer. Wait 24 hours then use. This is a very good product if applied properly. If spraying you might want to apply twice. Note darker stones do not need a sealer. This product will not stop etching, and anything can penetrate the surface if left on for more than 12 hours.
768078
You don't really have to, but over the years I've found that it's far better and easier to do so. At least freeze a bit, just to firm up the stuff you want to seal.