does this sealer have a cutter for the bags or do you manually cut your bags?
1457867
The sealer has a cutter for the bags. It is located in the top storage compartment. Hope this helps you. I use this product all the time.
1457868
Top of vaccuum sealer has room for a roll of bags & also a cutter. This is an all around good vaccuum sealer. We've had it since the beginning of summer & it has done a good job of sealing everything from berries to fish!
1457869
Yes located right under the bag and you can cut the bag to your desired size.
1457870
There is a cutter with the machine. Lay the roll in the top where indicated in the manual; then lift up a plastic bar before cutting & pull out the roll to how long you need. Fold down the plastic bar & put light pressure on it to hold the sheet where you want it. Slide the cutter across and voila! You have a nice clean cut. The only annoyance I've discovered when doing the vacuum sealing is sometimes if the food inside is a little heavy or bulky, I have to slightly raise up the bag where the food is to get the vacuum to work (there is a cancel button in case you need to cancel). There are very good directions in the manual...with a little practice you'll be a pro in no time. There is a cutter with the machine. Lay the roll in the top where indicated in the manual; then lift up a plastic bar before cutting & pull out the roll to how long you need. Fold down the plastic bar & put light pressure on it to hold the sheet where you want it. Slide the cutter across and voila! You have a nice clean cut. The only annoyance I've discovered when doing the vacuum sealing is sometimes if the food inside is a little heavy or bulky, I have to slightly raise up the bag where the food is to get the vacuum to work (there is a cancel button in case you need to cancel). There are... » Read More There is a cutter with the machine. Lay the roll in the top where indicated in the manual; then lift up a plastic bar before cutting & pull out the roll to how long you need. Fold down the plastic bar & put light pressure on it to hold the sheet where you want it. Slide the cutter across and voila! You have a nice clean cut. The only annoyance I've discovered when doing the vacuum sealing is sometimes if the food inside is a little heavy or bulky, I have to slightly raise up the bag where the food is to get the vacuum to work (there is a cancel button in case you need to cancel). There are very good directions in the manual...with a little practice you'll be a pro in no time. « Show Less
1457871
There is a cutter with the machine. Lay the roll in the top where indicated in the manual; then lift up a plastic bar before cutting & pull out the roll to how long you need. Fold down the plastic bar & put light pressure on it to hold the sheet where you want it. Slide the cutter across and voila! You have a nice clean cut. The only annoyance I've discovered when doing the vacuum sealing is sometimes if the food inside is a little heavy or bulky, I have to slightly raise up the bag where the food is to get the vacuum to work (there is a cancel button in case you need to cancel). There are very good directions in the manual...with a little practice you'll be a pro in no time.
804950
They are too big to fit. The first time I ordered these I "re-rolled" some onto an old spool so they would fit into the sealer. Now I don't even bother - I just use the cutter to cut off what I need and make bags. Much easier and much, much cheaper than the other brand. I use these all the time.
524881
This smartvac Powerful, compact vacuum system seals food in ZIP-bags. There is a spot (hole if you will) where it vacuums and then seals it, but the bags are reusable, so I am not sure if the sealer just plugs the hole or heats it. I would think plugs the hole. I can find out more on Monday when the customer service department is here.
1442616
I have not tried to seal other bags but it does seal without vacuum packing. Love it!!!
453816
Yes. I usually cut them a little large so I can reuse the bag later. Or if you are using precut bags you can reuse the bags for smaller items. Just be sure and cut as close to the seal line as possible when opening things you've sealed up.
755370
John, Yes this model has an auto cutter. the type D does not, the type A does and has a take up journal spool.
2184531
i seal the opened end then cut and fill bag. leaving approx 3".( it works better if a minimum amount of liquid is on food.) seal bag.good product in my opinion.
423431
I only use about 1-1/2 inches of empty bag, it depends a lot on how thick your food is. I have not seen any precut bags from Cuisinart or any other brand so far. But I like making my own. Why use someone else s dimensions when I can make exactly what I need. So far I am very happy with Cuisinart vacuum sealer.
236507
I do not use bags. I only use my Reynolds vacuum sealer with the special lids for Mason Jars. It works fabulously with the Mason jars.
911140
No. It only does bags and the containers. AND the bags are only the ones you would open and close on a regular basis, like, for instance, cheese for daily use. It won't hold a seal on a bag put in a freezer. I tried it and it failed!!!!!! Hope this helps.
1279129
You can cut the bag to any size opening you need an not use a coupler and tip.
759592
There is a simple way to seal without suction (vacuum). The sealer bar is in front of the vacuum chamber. Simply put bag edge on the sealing portion in the very front. Otherwise the law of physics apply, and it real doesn't matter what sealer you use. It will suck liquid or marinades out of the bag. There is no seal only button. Please for you others, I will not respond any more!
1079926
with a bag sealer....same way you close the food storage bag after placing the correct amount of absorbers in.
1991675
Yes, I put the roll behind my foodsaver and pull it thru the cutter . It is to large to fit into the unit. I will cut the bags to size and seal 1 end
157090
Cut a small strip of the quilted side of a foodsaver bag. Place it at the top of the mylar bag. (The part that will go in the chamber) It will vacuum like a champ. You might have to press seal 2x as these are very thick and the vacuum sealers aren't built to seal them. Then I would advise following up sealing with a hot iron to be sure. I do this all the time & it works wonderfully. But I still add the oxygen absorbers before I vacuum seal.
1139431
they have sealers, but i just use an iron. place bag in bucket and fill , leaving enough room to seal, about 4-5 in. place a wooden dowel under bag, and seal from BOTH ends leaving a small opening to put in the oxygen absorbers. push out remaining air and finish sealing. the bags will end up looking as if there is no air in bag.
418277
Yes, it works with the foodsaver bags. I ordered a roll when I ordered the sealer, and cut the rolls down to smaller sizes when I need them. The only problem I have run into is sometimes I dont get a side sealed correctly when I cut them down, and the sealer will just keep vacuuming and not seal. Now I know to just reseal the side I cut, and once I do that it works perfectly.