Do you have to hold down the Vacuum &amp; Seal button until it's done, or will it finish automatically?
1710817
No, you would lock the FoodSaver bar and press the vacuum seal. The FoodSaver will stop vacuuming automatically when done.
386688
I usually make 6 or 7 pumps and stop when I hear a quiet "click". When I remove the stopper the next time, the vacuum seal pops.My pump is new and I do not have any knowledge of how long it works well.
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.
1617678
I did shorten mine. I think it was the vacuum end I pulled out, it's just a friction fit and pulls out.
1960840
No you do not have to hold the button down while vacuuming. Has a lot of power.
1357218
Yes, you can. But just push the seal button and open the unit after about 5 to 7 seconds. No vacuum.
1788858
Mine works perfect, it's the best I've ever bought, do you empty it when you have finished?
90374
It has a short cycle button for about an hour. It also has a button for continuous untimed operation. Just set your time duration for forward/backward vacuuming and press the button you wish.
1804761
It has been a while since I have personally used the sealer, but if I remember correctly you are suppose to set the thermostat to #4 then you press the handle down on the place you want to seal after that the light will come on then off (I usually count about 4 seconds after pressing handle down before I lift it up), now that usually seals the shrink-wrap just fine for my use. Hope that helps.
2260867
Yes, all you do is hit the center button (Stop/Seal) and insert the bag. It will just seal the bag and not apply the vacuum. Same procedure you use to create a bag. Remember the bags are on a continuous roll (You can buy pre-sealed bags, but the roll is better.), so you must seal one end of the bag. Once you fill the bag and insert it, the vacuum system will start, but to stop this, just hit the Stop/Seal button first then insert the bag. Now you have a sealed bag with no vacuum applied.
1472660
Are you pushing down on the grey button on top of the vacuume cleaner beside the handle? You have to push the button down, then pull the canister out. The top fits more snug than the last one I had. I have to hold the canister between my knees, then turn the top and pull it up. I'm hoping it will get easier the more times I do it! Hope this information is helpful :0)
904485
not really a lot of pressure but you have to hold the button in while you're cleaning. that might be problematic for you
2200652
Sometimes this happens when you want to vacuum seal also. I always turn the dial counterclockwise and then clockwise. That always works for me. It's a real pain in the you know where.
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.
597677
Yes, the trigger button must remain depressed for the vacuum to activate. If the user releases the trigger button, the vacuum will stop.
705533
When I got mine I opened it slowly and carefully and could hear the vacuum seal break. So it was sealed and I didn't have a issue using it.
546499
My door closes with some suction when i close it...I think. Love the machine!!