How to you get the container to vacuum seal?
1260566
This container does not make an air tight seal, it has a filter that absorbs CO2 and allows the coffee to breath. My coffee stays fresh to the end and always smells great, better that it did in my old air tight container.
1260567
It just seals tightly with the closure lock, however, you must keep the rubber gasket on the lid free of coffee grounds. I have enjoyed the longest coffee freshness since I purchased this. I tend to grind my coffee myself and this helps keep the freshness longer. Great item for fresh coffee lovers!
1260568
There is no vacuum. The lid seals airtight and the filter removes carbon dioxide.
1368164
I just folded the top over and clipped it shut. I was just thinking the other day I ought to take out a small jar full to use and use my vacuum sealer to seal up the rest. There's so much in the bag!
1776758
After you press the seal closed on the edge, put vacuum cleaner nozzle over the hole (open the flap over the hole first) then turn on vacuum, suck out sir and quickly put the flap back over the hole.
932016
I place the food inside a disposable bag (use the pressure-sealable, not zip type). Place the disposable bag with the food inside the the vacuum bag, leaving it unsealed on one end. Then vacuum seal the bag. The inside bag will seal as the air is vacuumed out, while protecting the expensive vacuum bag from becoming contaminated. It extends the life of the vacuum bags. Don't remove the vacuum bag because the disposable type will not hold the vacuum seal by itself.
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I just go by the container we have the food in. When the absorbers are not working, you will not have a vacume seal. Just add a new one. I feel the lids to be sure they are all sucked inwards. I'm new to this so please let me know if there is a different way to tell :)Linda Russell
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I'm wondering why you couldn't go ahead and hit the button to vacuum and seal then, when it's gone as far as you want it to go, hit the 'manual seal' button. I've done that on my Foodsaver machines. I'll have to check when mine arrives today (yay!). This wouldn't be a deal-breaker for me anyway, but it's worth a try if you use yours a lot for just manual sealing. One of my Foodsavers vacuums pretty fast and I can still get to the manual seal button in time, before it crushes the item. I seldom have the need to do that, but you might try it.
2035213
You have to put the plastic bag in the seal part and press the seal part down until it sucks out the liquid and then locks closed, then it seals but it doesn't always work. I bought the roll of bags and tried to seal the end before I filled the bag and it didn't work. I am not happy with the product.
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No problem..I only use the "seal only" feature..to seal my packaging (Not the vacuum). You dont need to turn anything off.. just follow the instructions placing the edge of the bag against the gold strip inside and press n seal! People that use the "vaccum" feature place the end of the bag inside the hollowed out portion inside which is a different place from where you do the "sealing".. The instructions will give you clarity and illustrations on how just to "seal" ( not vaccume).. Oh and to my delight.. this sealer will seal my own product bags so that youre not limited to just using the " seal o meal" bags! good luck! No problem..I only use the "seal only" feature..to seal my packaging (Not the vacuum). You dont need to turn anything off.. just follow the instructions placing the edge of the bag against the gold strip inside and press n seal! People that use the "vaccum" feature place the end of the bag inside the hollowed out portion inside which is a different place from where you do the "sealing".. The instructions will give you clarity and illustrations on how just to "seal" ( not vaccume).. Oh and to my delight.. this sealer will seal my own product bags so... » Read More No problem..I only use the "seal only" feature..to seal my packaging (Not the vacuum). You dont need to turn anything off.. just follow the instructions placing the edge of the bag against the gold strip inside and press n seal! People that use the "vaccum" feature place the end of the bag inside the hollowed out portion inside which is a different place from where you do the "sealing".. The instructions will give you clarity and illustrations on how just to "seal" ( not vaccume).. Oh and to my delight.. this sealer will seal my own product bags so that youre not limited to just using the " seal o meal" bags! good luck! « Show Less
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better late than never...To Seal: hold sides of sealer, not top, push down on bottle opening.To Open: push the button (the smaller round top on the picture) and it will pop up
1901419
Possibly get liquid in the sealing compartment. Be sure it is completely clean and dry
1139715
I don't recall that the seal was "airtight" once opened, and the inside did not have an extra lining. It seemed to "keep" very well, but I supposed you could break it up and vacuum seal what isn't used in the near term.
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!
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Margaret:I would have no idea how to get your bag undone, sounds like you will need a new sealing strip when it is all over. I have never had that happen in all my years of using vac sealers. sorry that is all I can offer
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That happened to me a couple of times. I found that if you simply press down lightly on the front when you press start it'll create that vacuum seal.
1537233
I put some rice in a food saver type container (they have ridged sides), inserted the tube into the vacuum hole and it created a vacuum inside the container. Hope that helps otherwise I'm not sure about adjusting the amount of vacuum inside the bag but I've also wrapped items in wax paper then surrounded that with light cardboard to protect fragile foodstuffs.
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I don't think it is actually more than vacuum sealed. It doesn't actually take air out of the container. There is a button you push on the lid as you push it on and then you release it. Then when you want to open, you press the button and pull the lid off. It is difficult to pull off without pressing the button, hence the vacuum sealed, but the stuff inside stays pretty much the same, it doesn't get compressed. At least I don't think so. A clear container would show this better i guess.
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My first question to you is, "Did you pull the black piece of tape off the sealing strip?" Hopefully, you did not. If you did, that's causing your bag to stick. Next, what bag are you using, VacMaster,FoodSaver......? If you pulled off the tape from the sealing strip you need to contact VacMaster for help.