Cuisinart VS-100 Vacuum Sealer, Black review and price compare 2025- fishinghub

Brand	Cuisinart
Material	Plastic
Color	Black
Item Dimensions LxWxH	14.88 x 5.25 x 2.88 inches
Item Weight	3.41 Pounds

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Easy locking system with simple three-button operation
Instant seal feature for delicate items
Integrated drip tray; accessory port; extra-wide sealing strip; bag cutter and vacuum hose store in unit
Compact design; stainless steel accents
Includes two 11-inch by 10-foot rolls, two 8-inch by 10-foot rolls, accessory port vacuum hose, bag cutter

Keep favorite foods fresh and leftovers longer with the Cuisinart Vacuum Sealer. Extracting air to seal in favor and preserve texture has never been easier, and you get more of all those healthy benefits that fresh food has to offer. Features: Compact design|Easy locking system|Simple three-button operation|Instant seal feature for delicate items like fresh berries fish pastries and more|Integrated drip tray|Accessory port|Extra-wide sealing strip|Stainless steel accents|Includes: two 11" x 10' rolls two 8" x 10' rolls accessory port vacuum hose and bag cutter|Bag cutter and vacuum hose conveniently store in unit

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Is there a way to make it stop & seal during vacuum process(in case it's about to crush chips for example)?

Answer: Yes, for delicate items you start the process, then "cancel" when ever you want. You then immediately press "seal"

Answer: There is a cancel button.

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I noticed one reviewer stated the bags are expensive. Does this product require specific bags or can you use the regular food saver bags?

Answer: We just tried some old Seal-a-Meal bags. They will seal, but they seem too flimsy and do not draw a good vacuum on the bag. If you use a different brand of bags, I think they are going to have to be the heavy duty bags with the cross hatch ridges.

Answer: any food saver bags will do provided they fit in the groove

Answer: I am happy with this sealer. I am currently using the bags that came with the product, though I plan to try other bags. I think it will work with others. Not proven by me yet.

Answer: I am planning to use other bags when we run out of the 4 rolls provided. I am not sure what Gerald S is referring to as to a groove, other than the width of the heating tape that heats and seals the plastic bag.

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Ziplock bags and Sandwiches. Do sandwiches like deli chicken or Bologna taste okay after being frozen, can you use ziplock bags with this sealer?

Answer: People braver than me have experimented with & succeeded in using ziplock (thin plastic) type bags on the vacuum sealers, but one such person said he wouldn't do it on a new machine, suggested getting one cheap from a garage sale, Goodwill, etc. Do a YouTube search on the topic to get more specific details. The quality of any sandwich is going to suffer after being frozen. Good quality bread freezes well. Any ingredients with a high water content that's in the sandwiches may ooze water when defrosted & cause the bread to be mushy.

Answer: I would think the meat would be OK but if it were a sandwich you would be crushing the bread and when it thawed out it would be ugly. I do not think ziplock bags would work as they are too thin, but I have not tried it.

Answer: Yes, you can freeze sandwich meat..it does quite well..bread also freezes but is a bit dry after it thaws. You can toast it for your sandwiches and it'll be fine. I would encourage you not to freeze any meats and bread together in the same bag...as one person said, the moister in the meat will make the bread soggy, the bread will be pancake flat from the vacuum seal and it'll just be ugly and soggy...

Answer: NO ! Plus that thing is JUNK !!! I'm never buying another Cuisinart, just China junk now.

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does this item come withvacuum sealer rolls?,vacuum sealer bags ? or it comes alone ?

Answer: It does come with Cuisinart rolls. I cannot remember whether it also had bags. I have used Foodsaver or other types of rolls as well.

Answer: It comes with two rolls of the small and two of the large. I really love this vacuum sealer. We grow all of our own fruits and vegetables, so this is really nice to have.

Answer: Comes alone

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"I am looking to freeze several dozen unbaked cookies at a time. Is this the right machine and if so, can I use bags larger than a gallon? Thanks."

Answer: Yes, The bags that come with the machine are 11" x 10' so you could do a bag long enough for 2+ gallon size. I hope that helps.

Answer: yes, the Cuisinart VS-100 Vacuum Sealer would work well for freezing unbaked cookies. The bags can be made any size that you desire, as they are not pre-cut.

Answer: The bags are not pre cut so you can make any size bag. We use this vacuum sealer for freezing meats and fish. I am very happy with it. Very easy to use.

Answer: I think it would work fine for your purpose. The width of the bag is a given; however, you have the ability to make the bags any length you wish if you purchase the rolled plastic material rather than a premade bag.

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Are the bags for this vacuum able to tolerate hot water for sous vide cooking?

Answer: I do not know for sure. You will have to check with either Cuisinart or the bag supplier. Many bag advertisement do show their product is safe for sous vide cooking.

Answer: The cousinart BPA free bags for the VS-100 works just fine. However, watch out for liquids inside the bag, because the machine tend to suck the liquid out of the bag...

Answer: Yes there good bags

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Wet dry mode

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What is the canister only button for? Are there containers that work with the accessory port?

Answer: I believe, as an additional accessory, you can purchase vacuum seal canisters for this unit. I have only used it with bags. The canisters due work with the accessory port. Hope this helps.

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Answer: There is an accessory that allows you to vacuum seal jars. I bought it but have not used it yet. However, if it works as well as the rest of the unit and accessories, it should be fine.

Answer: Yes, You can order accessories. There is a small plastic hose that goes in that opening. The other end attaches to the top of a container. After putting your product in the container, you can vacuum out all the air and the container will become air tight. This would probably be used for liquids like soups, etc.

Answer: Yes I think there are 2 sizes available.

Answer: You use for canning.

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does it have a drip pan?

Answer: No it doesn’t have a drip pan

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Does the Cuisinart need 3 inches of empty bag above the food to seal? And does Cuisinart ofter precut bags, or just rolls?

Answer: 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.

Answer: It does not need that much extra bag to deal. at the moment they do not offer precut bags but you can use any other brand.

Answer: I allow a little more than an inch of empty bag to seal. Real important to hold in place while sealing so it doesn't slip or seal unevenly. Not sure if Cuisinart offers precut bags.

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Is there a moist/dry mode?

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What electricity at it? 110 or 110-240 volt?

Answer: USA 110 some country's 240

Answer: 110

Answer: It is 110

Answer: 110v only

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Is the drip tray removable?

Answer: No, it is not removeable, only the gasket around it is. I haven't had any spillage to yet, but if that should happen, I would remove the gasket & wipe & clean around the drip tray area, wash the gasket & dry it before reinserting around the drip tray.

Answer: I have not found it to be so. It may be but I did not want to force it. I just wipe it out carefully and it seems to work.

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I need a rubber gasket for my vs-100 crusinart vaccuum sealer. where can i purchase one?

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can you save soup?

Answer: Not really. Does not work with liquids very well. The sealer fails

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Does this Vacuum sealer have the pulse option?

Answer: I don't know what the pulse option is. I use it to seal bags and it works well.

Answer: No

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Does the accessory portal allow foods to be marinated?

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Will this seal mylar bags?

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My sealer worked well until recently. Now it vacuums bui does not complete the heat. I have to cancel vacuum seal and quickly press seal. Any help?

Answer: Mine ending up doing the same thing twice! Got a replacement and it ended up doing the same within a few months. Ended up cutting my losses and bought a foodsaver brand one. Works excellent!

Answer: Yeah, throw it in the garage, my own did the exact same thing.

Answer: It was the same with mine. And nobody seems to be able to fix it.

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what kind of bag uses? what is the maximun size to cut?

Answer: I have been ordering bags from Amazon. I would suggest going through their inventory and select the kind that works for you. Ss far as length, I seal one end of the bag then eyeball what I am going to freeze. I like to leave about two inches of empty bag before I vacuum and seal the rest of the bag.

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I need a new seal for this model can I get it from you ?

Answer: I only have the vacuum bag rolls for this unit.

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I purchase large 10 lb bags oc chicken. Is this machine capable of doing this?

Answer: The weight of the chicken shouldn't be an issue. Maximum bag width is 11" and those bags can be stuffed about 4 in. tall, so if you can arrange your 10 lbs. into a somewhat smaller space, allowing room for air to be sucked out along the top and sides and all the way to the back of the bag, it should work fine.

Answer: You would need to make a very long bag and put the chicken about two pieces deep but I would think it would vacuum out the air. I usually buy chicken in bulk but do not make it all at one time.

Answer: Doing what ? Buying chicken ?

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Has anyone had luck connecting either the food saver valve sealing attachment or mason jar sealer to the accessory port on this model?

Answer: No, I tried once and it didn't work. Not sure if I was doing something wrong or it was the set up, never tried again.

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Are you able to use the Food Saver Brand bags, since I have a fair quantity of them?

Answer: You may want to contact Cuisinart to see if they can be used. The number for them is 1-800-726-0190.

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I was just wondering where i can purchase the cuisinart vacuum sealer bags of all sizes for model vs 100?

Answer: There should certainly be many options right here on Amazon, or you can call Cuisinart for sellers in your area.

Answer: Good question. I haven't had to buy any YET........was hoping to purchase from Amazon. Hope someone knows as I could benefit from their answer too.

Answer: I've been buying rolls off of Amazon but I think you can also pick them up at Walmart.

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I am looking for a food saver that i can store left over chili, stew, and other meals. there are just the 2 of us and i am tired of throwing away foo

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Answer: I use my vacuum sealer all the time. What I like about it is that you can cook in the same bag. It's great for everything.

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Only work whit vacuum sealers bags or i can used other bags?

Answer: Cuisinart vacuum sealer bags are the only recommended bags.

Answer: I use FoodSaver bags as well as the Cuisinart and they work fine. Haven't had a problem yet.

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Does it work on 220v?

Answer: No it does not.

Answer: No

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Is there a hands-free feature on this item?

Answer: I'm not sure how to answer your question. You place the plastic bag between the lid and base, push the lid down to lock it, then push either the seal only button or seal/vac button. After the sealing process the lights go off letting you know the process is complete and you push a button on each side of the machine lid to unlock the lid and remove your sealed package. Very simple operations.

Answer: Sorry, there isn't any. This product requires that you have to manually do everything. Hope that helps.

Answer: Not sure I understand your question...

Answer: no

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can you save soup?

Answer: Not really. Does not work with liquids very well. The sealer fails

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Would this be a good vacuum sealer for sous vide cooking? Are the bags safe to use for sous vide?

Answer: I would suggest you contacting Cuisinart concerning the safety of using their plastic bags for sous vide cooking. I love the unit for its quick, efficient vacuum sealer.

Answer: As far as I know you can use the bags in heating in water.

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My food saver gets hot and then has to cool before sticking another bag in. Makes sealing meat take forever. Does the cuisinart do this?

Answer: No, this doesn't get hot. I can seal bag after bag with no problem. Hope this helps. I have also been using the Ziplock vacuum bags and they work great.

Answer: I have never experienced my unit getting hot. My old Sealer (another brand) said to wait 20 seconds between sealing bags and I have just continued that practice with the Cuisinart.

Answer: No. I am able to seal the next bag right away.

Answer: Not at all. Just make sure the meat isn't to wet and it'll run all day.

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Does it have two sealing modes?

Answer: It has vacuum seal and seal only...

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can you attach it to the wall?

Answer: Since this is compact model it does not attach to a wall

Answer: Hi I just read the instructions online and it does not say anything about wall mounting. Is a small model and you can place it on the counter.

Answer: No, Back is solid. Also this thing worked Two Weeks, Buy a foodsaver

Answer: It does not appear to have that option. But I'm sure a handy person could figure out how to make that work.

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Is the accessory port compatible with canning jar attachmnets?

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Can I use other vacuum seal bags

Answer: Use FoodSaver I have found they work the best

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Can I use this with 220v

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I cannot get a good seal. even when i seal something simple like turkey leftovers. not a lot of liquid, but still, not a good seal. can anybody help?

Answer: You may be trying to get by with too small a bag. You want one that fills up to only 2/3 full. Then make sure the top 2-3 inches are wiped clean and dry on the inside and out. Then insert the edge to be sealed as far as you can into the heating slot. Hold the bag in place as you close to cover so the edge stays in where it belongs. Keep it closed until the light goes out. Good luck.

Answer: Try pressing all extra air out as it's vacuuming and make sure the edge of the bag is dry and clean.

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Is there a built in cutter?

Answer: Hi I don't think there is a cutter built in.

Answer: No. There is a small hand held cutter inside the vacuum sealer to cut the bags. I just usually use the scissors to cut the desired length of the bags.

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What is the voltage?

Answer: 110/120

Answer: 110v

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how big are the rolls ? for the first time i buy it i need to buy some extra rolls ? will use it like 2 times a month something like that

Answer: Four rolls came with our vacuum sealer (two of each width) I am not sure of the lengths or widths but they seem sufficient in size

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Does the vacuum hose that comes with this cuisinart vs-100 work with foodsaver canisters?

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Does this unit also store the roll? If not, how do you use the bag cutter it supposedly comes with?

Answer: It doesn't store the roll and the bag cutter, in my opinion, is useless. Also the power cord is VERY short.

Answer: The rolls are stored separately. This is good because it means that the unit itself is not bulky. The little cutter is like the gadget you get to open a CD case.

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My vacuum sealer will not vacuum any more?

Answer: I haven't had any problem with mine so I don't know how I can help you.

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Can you marinate

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How well does this work with wet foods in bags like bloody meat

Answer: I would freeze the meat first the seal works much better and you don't get a squash piece of meat.

Answer: Works great for meat!

Answer: is ok if you know how to use it the first time, i tried and spilled everything around ... it needs some practice maybe for you to be easier the first time you can put the vacuum in a little angle upso the blood will go to the bottom of the bag for the first few seconds then correct the bag position and ready done go to freezer... i use it with seasoning meats and chiken also u can play some youtube videos for more info sorry for my english

Answer: As long as it's not dripping in blood it works great. We process our own wild game, it's all vac packed.

Answer: Not well. Mine died after less than 3 months use.

Answer: Sorry, we do not know.

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Is there a way to relpace the foam sealer pad?

Answer: No there isn't

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Can I seal liquids without the canister?

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Does it work with 110-240v?

Answer: I believe it is only set up for 110v

Answer: It's110 volt...

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Can I use this vacuum sealer with metallized bags?

Answer: Have not tried any other bags but what comes with the machine and the Food Saver bags from Costco (which work).

Answer: Sorry, I do not know. I can tell you that the suction does not always work, especially if the bag is cut unevenly which leads me to believe that it is sensitive. Sorry I cannot be of anymore assistance.

Answer: I don't know. I have not tried that.

Answer: I have no idea, but I guess it would work

BE : Great to have.

This does not take up much room on the counter & my husband used it all the time as he cold smokes cheese, nuts...Works well

Shannon C. : Great deal!

I wanted a small streamline unit & it is the perfect size!
It was easy to use & sealed food perfectly!
Cuisinart is a reputable brand & this unit didn't disappoint!

C. Lassiter : I am very happy with it

I have been using this appliance and so far, I am very happy with it. We are farmers and we raise and grow our own food, so this makes it easy. Since the finished item is fairly flat, it makes it easy to stack them in the freezers. It doesn't take up much space either. I researched food sealers and asked friends who I know use them and the Cuisinart was the favorite.

Karla Kretschmer : so quiet!!

this is the third sealer and it is by far the BEST ever!!!! quick and quiet. Cuisinart is the best in my book

Fred Rogers : But a good one.

Stopped working the 4th time. Buy cheap get cheap. But a good one.

linda carey : Five Stars

great job on everthing

Shannon C. : Great deal!

I wanted a small streamline unit & it is the perfect size!
It was easy to use & sealed food perfectly!
Cuisinart is a reputable brand & this unit didn't disappoint!

Karen George : $$$$ Save on food!!!!

Any food wrapped and sealed with Cuisinart saves a lot of money on frozen foods. Can make sealed bags of blueberries whatever you need.

Tracy Enman : Four Stars

Works great

Sue Ayers : Four Stars

It just failed to work ..: am I still warranty ?

Mikel Gali : nice form factor

Works like a champ. I like the form factor and Cuisinart has parts on-line. Good too because I messed up the gasket and needed to replace it.

VeryHappy : Excellent food vacuum

This is a wonderful appliance. It is quick and easy to use and it does not been extra material to make a great bond. It does not take up a lot of space only counter I am saving money because I can buy in bulk and freeze food.

Lorenzo : Cuisinart Vacuum Pump

Works great.

J.H. : Still seals okay but its useless without the vacuum pump

Purchased in November 2017, now 4 months later after maybe 8 uses, the vacuum pump has failed. Still seals okay but its useless without the vacuum pump.

Zelda Gilroy : I was never completely happy with the Food Saver & felt that it was ...

I bought this to replace a 10-yr old Food Saver that was about the same size but didn't have the extra seal-only feature. I was never completely happy with the Food Saver & felt that it was very finicky. The vacuum feature didn't work unless I pushed down with my upper body weight. And if there was least little wrinkle on the seal area it wouldn't vacuum, & I'd have start over with a fresh bag. After a dozen uses, I'm rating the Cuisinart VS-100 5-stars. I have a good size kitchen but don't have the space to store the HUGE-sized newer Food Savers, nor did I want to keep one on my countertop. This Cuisinart fits into a kitchen drawer & works much better than the old Food Saver! I love that you can stop the vacuum action before the food is totally crushed or any juices are sucked out.

Bob : Good vacuum and perfect seals every time

I purchased this vacuum sealer to use while my VacMaster was in for repair. I have issued it for some time now and packed
quite a few items. More so than the average home owner, I'm sure. Avid fisherman and Costco slave.
The unit has performed surprisingly well. Good vacuum and perfect seals every time.
Will use this until it fails then purchase another.

Will use my $300+ dollar VacMaster as a boat anchor.

Bob : Good vacuum and perfect seals every time

I purchased this vacuum sealer to use while my VacMaster was in for repair. I have issued it for some time now and packed
quite a few items. More so than the average home owner, I'm sure. Avid fisherman and Costco slave.
The unit has performed surprisingly well. Good vacuum and perfect seals every time.
Will use this until it fails then purchase another.

Will use my $300+ dollar VacMaster as a boat anchor.

Amazon Customer : Works great

Love this product. Use it weekly.

Larry Reaves : Happy with purchase

as advertised, Happy with purchase.

Walter J Bohrn : Good for awhile

Ive had this unit for about 3 years but didn’t”t use it a lot. It worked great for awhile and i really liked the compact size.
Recently it has malfunctioned . It vacuums well but does not switch to heat seal.i have to quickly cancel vacuum/seal and press seal to complete the process. I wonder if others have experienced this
I changed my rating from a 3 to a 1. Customer service is poor. I thought Cuisanart was a quality outfit. I changed my mind..i got in touch with customer service. Rep says he never heard of my problem.he didn’t seem very concerned about my problem

Roger J. : Great Sealer

The small sealer works great. When the sealing gasket came loose, it was easy to just press back into place. The included bag cutter was not as efficient as a pair of scissors. I would recommend this for its capability and small footprint.

Frank S. : Cuisanart VS 100 is Quality

The Cuisanart VS 100 preforms just as prescribed. The quality of this vacuum sealer is exceptional. I would recommend this product without reservation.

Ellen M : Four Stars

Excellent

Roger J. : Great Sealer

The small sealer works great. When the sealing gasket came loose, it was easy to just press back into place. The included bag cutter was not as efficient as a pair of scissors. I would recommend this for its capability and small footprint.

Mohamad Alaa : Five Stars

really nice apliance to improve your food health

Mhyrr Nos : Black Bean w Liquid for First Try, Brave

Good thing I don't read instructions b/c it didn't come with any, so I dragged out this new thing, cut the bag, badly, followed with an exacto knife cleaner edge and sealed one end, threw about 2 lbs. of liquidy black bean, so suction of air was problem, worked like a zip lock . . . might just be good for dry foods; look forward to next awkward experience with it; rinsed it under sink since I don't believe wiping works well with food. A little anxious projecting what I'll do if I lose the cutter, don't have a blade and can't find scissors next time. Or if food slops out all over the place, like it almost did today. Didn't feel air was sucked out enough. Maybe with dry food only, but where will I put the thing and will I take it out again?

Michele : Four Stars

very good

ausk8r : Love this product!

I absolutely love this! Got as a Xmas present last year--use it all the time! Have re-ordered rolls of sealer bags more than once! No freezer burn!

AZliving : Great for freezing meats!!

I received this from my husband for Christmas. He was tired of hearing me complain about freezer burn on our frozen meats. I tested this out today and was able to successfully freeze large portions of steak within minutes of opening up the package. It is very easy and simple to use. I shop at a big box store and often states clear of the meat section because I was never able to freeze anything without freezer burn. I am so happy I got this and I can't wait to use it for many other things.

Customer : Unreliable, bad quality

It stopped working after having used it Mo more than 10 times total. Problem is that I can’t return it, because it was purchased 2 years ago. Nonetheless, over the course of 2 years, I only used it very few times.

Sherry : Warranty

I bought my sealer in 2015 & just recently it started not sealing correctly, it would take the liquid out but would not finish & seal. I wish it wasn’t so loud too. I sent back to Cuisinart & they replaced mine with a brand new one. Just glad since I had this problem it happened within the 3 year window for warranty.

AZliving : Great for freezing meats!!

I received this from my husband for Christmas. He was tired of hearing me complain about freezer burn on our frozen meats. I tested this out today and was able to successfully freeze large portions of steak within minutes of opening up the package. It is very easy and simple to use. I shop at a big box store and often states clear of the meat section because I was never able to freeze anything without freezer burn. I am so happy I got this and I can't wait to use it for many other things.

Pros and Cons : Space saving size / adequate performance

I had too little counter space for the larger Food Saver and found I just didn't use it if I had to get it out each time. This has a small footprint and not as many gadgets, but it meets my need. Pros are: it works, the cost was economical, it is simple, it allows for an accessory tube, and its small footprint fits my small counter. Cons are inconsequential to me: it allows for an accessory tube but doesn't come with accessories, because of its small footprint it doesn't have space for the bag roll to fit inside it (which I don't find to be a problem), it doesn't have a good built-in bag cutter (probably my biggest con), and the cord is SO short that you have no leeway on where to put it on the counter. Also, to lock the lid down you have to push buttons on both sides of the lid, and they can be a little hard to push if you have arthritic hands--I'd prefer it if they had levers that could be pushed down instead of pushing in from the side. As for accessories, the one that is most valuable to me I already had from my old Food Saver that broke--it is the one that allows you to vacuum seal a canning jar using just the flat piece of the lid (not the screw band). Another accessory that I can't find anywhere but I used to have off an old unit is a plastic oval about 2" high that you could put in the bag openings when filling them to keep the bag edge clean. I've lost mine in moves and wish vacuum sealers came with them nowadays.

LLOTS : Piece Of S***. Stopped working 18 days after return ...

Piece Of S***. Stopped working 18 days after return date. Can not believe Cuisinart would sell the trash !!!! Never AGAIN>>>>

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

This is very easy to use. The seal is strong and the package freezes well.

Customer : Unreliable, bad quality

It stopped working after having used it Mo more than 10 times total. Problem is that I can’t return it, because it was purchased 2 years ago. Nonetheless, over the course of 2 years, I only used it very few times.

Ray : Five Stars

Very nice!

J. K. Bowman : Replacement Gaskets Likely Unavailable

I normally rate Cuisinart products highly. Having purchased this product, that will end now.
The seal on our VS-100 became detached after only a few uses. No big deal, I thought. I'll just buy another on Amazon. Those were out of stock so I visited the Cuisinart Web Store and ordered two. Skip forward a 3 1/2 months, several emails, a promised follow-up from the Cuisinart Web Store that never came through, and I still had no seal. What's worse is that if you visit Cuisinart.com for assistance and they'll route you back to CuisinartWebStore.com. It's an absolutely maddening loop. Eventually I broke rank and called an unrelated number at Cuisinart.com. To make a long story short, they found the part I needed. It actually was in stock! But their Web Store had no idea how to find it! Apparently, although related, the two don't talk to each other. -- It's a decent vacuum sealer, but be forewarned. If it ever needs a part you're likely to find yourself pulling your hair out, even up to 3 1/2 months later.

Kindle Customer : Five Stars

Love it

JS : Four Stars

Easy to use and like the compact size. No problems so far!

Chris F : Doesn't really work. Not reliable.

After vacuum sealing a couple of bags, the middle and right blue lights flash on and off, and the unit won't work. It does this sporadically. So, it's pretty much unusable. I read the instructions, but it doesn't mention what this means, or why it's happening...

C. Lassiter : I am very happy with it

I have been using this appliance and so far, I am very happy with it. We are farmers and we raise and grow our own food, so this makes it easy. Since the finished item is fairly flat, it makes it easy to stack them in the freezers. It doesn't take up much space either. I researched food sealers and asked friends who I know use them and the Cuisinart was the favorite.

Jayeff Vee : like fish. The machine can't ever put a vacuum ...

I am surprised that there are no comments about using this device to seal "wet" foods, like fish. The machine can't ever put a vacuum because of the "wetness" of the food - it sucks the moisture out & blocks the seal. My wife bought me this as a gift last year because my old Seal-a-Meal was failing. That old gadget was superior in every way to Cuisinart. I will not recommend this one - or maybe I got a lemon... ?
I've never used the Food Saver.

Gmann714 : Nice but loud...

I got this to replace an old one that needed replacing. I fish a lot and buy meat in large bundle packs so I do a lot of sealing with this product. It is a nice machine but compared to the other one I had it is quite loud but I can live with that. Also, the bag cutter that comes with it isnt very good so I just use scissors...

J. K. Bowman : Replacement Gaskets Likely Unavailable

I normally rate Cuisinart products highly. Having purchased this product, that will end now.
The seal on our VS-100 became detached after only a few uses. No big deal, I thought. I'll just buy another on Amazon. Those were out of stock so I visited the Cuisinart Web Store and ordered two. Skip forward a 3 1/2 months, several emails, a promised follow-up from the Cuisinart Web Store that never came through, and I still had no seal. What's worse is that if you visit Cuisinart.com for assistance and they'll route you back to CuisinartWebStore.com. It's an absolutely maddening loop. Eventually I broke rank and called an unrelated number at Cuisinart.com. To make a long story short, they found the part I needed. It actually was in stock! But their Web Store had no idea how to find it! Apparently, although related, the two don't talk to each other. -- It's a decent vacuum sealer, but be forewarned. If it ever needs a part you're likely to find yourself pulling your hair out, even up to 3 1/2 months later.

G. Pitts : Way more than just food sealer

I just spent about 25 minutes taking sheet protectors and turning them into 4 pockets holders for organization(Coupons/Crafts etc). I had a newer food saver and could not use that in the same manner. You had to seal where it wanted you to! It's great to make portion packs for school lunches, sealing wine...its really versatile and can save a family a LOT of money!

Collin : Always sucked though. It would continue pumping until liquid came ...

Broke after far too few uses. Always sucked though. It would continue pumping until liquid came up then it wouldnt be able to seal. Do not waste your money on this garbage.

J. K. Bowman : Replacement Gaskets Likely Unavailable

I normally rate Cuisinart products highly. Having purchased this product, that will end now.
The seal on our VS-100 became detached after only a few uses. No big deal, I thought. I'll just buy another on Amazon. Those were out of stock so I visited the Cuisinart Web Store and ordered two. Skip forward a 3 1/2 months, several emails, a promised follow-up from the Cuisinart Web Store that never came through, and I still had no seal. What's worse is that if you visit Cuisinart.com for assistance and they'll route you back to CuisinartWebStore.com. It's an absolutely maddening loop. Eventually I broke rank and called an unrelated number at Cuisinart.com. To make a long story short, they found the part I needed. It actually was in stock! But their Web Store had no idea how to find it! Apparently, although related, the two don't talk to each other. -- It's a decent vacuum sealer, but be forewarned. If it ever needs a part you're likely to find yourself pulling your hair out, even up to 3 1/2 months later.

Viacheslav : Stopped working after three weeks

This vacuum sealer is a bit pricier compared to other brands I saw, but I have a Cuisinard mini-grill that outperformed fanous Weber so I decided to invest a few extra bucks hoping it will be more reliable.
1. Now I suspect being more expensive has nothing to do with the quality of the product rather than the fact it comes with two sets of pretty expensive Cuisinart bags. They say it is free for the price.
2. The seal is not as wide as they advertised - it is actually comparable to cheper models. I had to double-seal for sous-vide.
3. Easy to clean, has the vacuum protection groove - nothing gets sucked in the pump. Overall it worked fine for about three weeks, maybe a month.
It STOPPED WORKING GRADUALLY. The sound that pump makes became higher pitch, accompanied by weakening suction to the point when I relized it doesnt force the air out and barely peaks up the air in the void volume of the bag.
I don't think the seal of the vacuum camera was broken - most likely it's the pump itself.
Im sending it back.

LLOTS : Piece Of S***. Stopped working 18 days after return ...

Piece Of S***. Stopped working 18 days after return date. Can not believe Cuisinart would sell the trash !!!! Never AGAIN>>>>

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Questions about Cuisinart VS-100 Vacuum Sealer, Black

Is there a way to make it stop & seal during vacuum process(in case it's about to crush chips for example)?

I noticed one reviewer stated the bags are expensive. Does this product require specific bags or can you use the regular food saver bags?

Ziplock bags and Sandwiches. Do sandwiches like deli chicken or Bologna taste okay after being frozen, can you use ziplock bags with this sealer?

does this item come withvacuum sealer rolls?,vacuum sealer bags ? or it comes alone ?

"I am looking to freeze several dozen unbaked cookies at a time. Is this the right machine and if so, can I use bags larger than a gallon? Thanks."

Are the bags for this vacuum able to tolerate hot water for sous vide cooking?

Wet dry mode

What is the canister only button for? Are there containers that work with the accessory port?

does it have a drip pan?

Does the Cuisinart need 3 inches of empty bag above the food to seal? And does Cuisinart ofter precut bags, or just rolls?

Is there a moist/dry mode?

What electricity at it? 110 or 110-240 volt?

Is the drip tray removable?

I need a rubber gasket for my vs-100 crusinart vaccuum sealer. where can i purchase one?

can you save soup?

Does this Vacuum sealer have the pulse option?

Does the accessory portal allow foods to be marinated?

Will this seal mylar bags?

My sealer worked well until recently. Now it vacuums bui does not complete the heat. I have to cancel vacuum seal and quickly press seal. Any help?

what kind of bag uses? what is the maximun size to cut?

I need a new seal for this model can I get it from you ?

I purchase large 10 lb bags oc chicken. Is this machine capable of doing this?

Has anyone had luck connecting either the food saver valve sealing attachment or mason jar sealer to the accessory port on this model?

Are you able to use the Food Saver Brand bags, since I have a fair quantity of them?

I was just wondering where i can purchase the cuisinart vacuum sealer bags of all sizes for model vs 100?

I am looking for a food saver that i can store left over chili, stew, and other meals. there are just the 2 of us and i am tired of throwing away foo

Only work whit vacuum sealers bags or i can used other bags?

Does it work on 220v?

Is there a hands-free feature on this item?

can you save soup?

Would this be a good vacuum sealer for sous vide cooking? Are the bags safe to use for sous vide?

My food saver gets hot and then has to cool before sticking another bag in. Makes sealing meat take forever. Does the cuisinart do this?

Does it have two sealing modes?

can you attach it to the wall?

Is the accessory port compatible with canning jar attachmnets?

Can I use other vacuum seal bags

Can I use this with 220v

I cannot get a good seal. even when i seal something simple like turkey leftovers. not a lot of liquid, but still, not a good seal. can anybody help?

Is there a built in cutter?

What is the voltage?

how big are the rolls ? for the first time i buy it i need to buy some extra rolls ? will use it like 2 times a month something like that

Does the vacuum hose that comes with this cuisinart vs-100 work with foodsaver canisters?

Does this unit also store the roll? If not, how do you use the bag cutter it supposedly comes with?

My vacuum sealer will not vacuum any more?

Can you marinate

How well does this work with wet foods in bags like bloody meat

Is there a way to relpace the foam sealer pad?

Can I seal liquids without the canister?

Does it work with 110-240v?

Can I use this vacuum sealer with metallized bags?

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