Manual Vacuum Sealer System & Starter Bags review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
| Brand | Seal-a-Meal. |
| Color | Limited Edition |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
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- THE FRESH SOLUTION FOR FOOD STORAGE: Vacuum sealing removes all the air from specially designed bags, then uses heat to create a secure seal, ensuring food not only takes up less space in the fridge, freezer, or pantry, but also stays fresh longer compared to non-vacuum storage methods. USE WITH SEAL-A-MEAL & FOODSAVER BAGS & ROLLS: Compatible with 8-inch, 11-inch, 1-quart, and 1-gallon Seal-a-Meal and FoodSaver vacuum seal bags and rolls, including FoodSaver Easy Seal & Peel vacuum seal rolls a
- PRESERVES TASTE & NUTRIENTS: Confidently store fresh fruits, vegetables, cuts of meat, fish, and more! When air is removed from the bag and finished with an airtight vacuum seal, food is protected from the deteriorating effects of air, which causes freezer burn and spoilage. EVERYTHING INCLUDED TO GET STARTED: (4) 1-quart vacuum seal bags, user manual, and 1-year limited warranty
- MAKES SAVING TIME & MONEY EASY: Prepare meals or ingredients ahead of time for no-hassle weeknight dinners that you can microwave or simmer in the bag, and spend less time grocery shopping by buying in bulk and storing extra food for later without fear of freezer burn
- ONE-PRESS VACUUM SEALING: Simply press firmly down on the lid with both hands and hold until the Hands-Free Indicator Light illuminates. It is then safe to remove your hands from the Lid. The unit will continue to vacuum and seal the bag
- NOT JUST FOR FOOD STORAGE: Use your vacuum sealer to store liquids and creams when you travel, protect important papers or photographs from mildew or possible water damage, create your own refreezable ice packs, and much more
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Color:Limited Edition
Air out. Freshness in. The Seal-a-Meal Manual Vacuum Sealer System is the fresh solution for food storage. This system keeps food fresh longer by removing air from specially designed bags and creates a secure, airtight seal so you can store food in refrigerator, freezer, and pantry for a longer period of time compared to non-vacuum storage methods.
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Questions about Manual Vacuum Sealer System & Starter Bags
Q:
does it come with bags
Answer: The bags that come with the unit actually doesn't seal as well as some no-brand bag roll I bought. They are not just slightly less tightly sealed -- they are NOT sealed at all after the 1st pass! FYI, I bought this roll from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0063HZVBC It's 100% sealed in the first pass.
Answer: It comes with starter bags. I can't remember the amount
Answer: It comes with 4 bags. I bought a roll at Target at a very good price, and a friend taught me to wash the bags and reuse them, which stretches your dollar.
Answer: can't you read?
Answer: Yes, mine came with three or four 8" bags, but they will be gone almost immediately. I found it better to just buy a couple of rolls of bags. Then you can trim them to the size you need.
Answer: mind did. I think it was 6 - 8 inch bags.
Answer: it came with about 4 or 5 the sealer works great
Answer: No. Not at this price!
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Is there a way i can seal small items with out wasting a huge bag.
Answer: Buy small bags (quart size). Depends how small your food is, starting place the food on the bottom of the bag, shake the bag, then begin to do your sealing process. You then can place the new load in the same procedure and seal. You now have your food stack or lined up in separate compartments but one bag. The food then can be trimmed to separate them or leave it in one bag then freeze them
Answer: I made smaller bags. I cut off a section and sealed two ends, then put hamburger patties individually in their own small bag. Sealed that end. That way no waste.
Answer: You can cut the bag in half or to fit the item you are vacuum sealing. Then just seal the open end(s) before vacuum sealing. Hope this helps.
Answer: I buy the rolls & cut them the size I need them. Just be careful not it too small or it doesn't have enough room to close and seal. Learned that the hard way. Hope this helps
Answer: If your using a tall 12" bag (for example) seal the top closed without anything in it. Now you have a sealed bag on both ends. Cut the bag MidWay in half. You now have 2 smaller 6" bags to work with. Fill bag, seal it and ready to go is the other half...Hope it helps!
Answer: These vacuum sealers will seal almost anything. I regularly use cheap quart zip lock type freezer bags from the dollar store. I cut the zipper part off with scissors put a serving of food in, fold a pleat in the opening and vacuum and seal perfectly.
Answer: In addition to the rolls, I have purchased both pint and quart sized bags online. No need to spend a lot of money on brand names. They all work the same. I've just worn out my second Seal-A-Meal in 16 years and am purchasing a new one today. Very easy to use.
Answer: In addition to the rolls, I have purchased both pint and quart sized bags online. No need to spend a lot of money on brand names. They all work the same. I've just worn out my second Seal-A-Meal in 16 years and am purchasing a new one today. Very easy to use.
Answer: Sure, use the 8 inch roll and just be sure to cut off enough to seal both ends.
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Does this work with the bags only, or is it compatible with the rolls of FoodSaver?
Answer: 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.
Answer: It works with both.
Q:
I want to preserve my fresh garden herbs. Will this do the trick?
Answer: This vacuum sealer is perfect for vacuum sealing fresh garden herbs.
Answer: how long can i store seal a meal vegetables in refrigerator not freezer
Q:
Can you use the seal feature without the vacuum on this system?
Answer: No, it's all a single operation. To start the operation you have to close it, hold it by hand, it starts the vacuum and finishes with the heat that seals it.
Answer: Don't see any reason it wouldn't seal if you just put it on the seal strip.
Answer: The machine is started by pressing down on the lid. A light will come on to let you know you can take your hand off of the lid and the machine will seal. It all works as one so you wouldn't be able to just seal.
Answer: Yes you can it's a little tricky but you just have to line the edge of the bag along the front
Answer: Yes you can, but it would be just like a ziplock baggie.
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do I have to buy a specific brand of bags made just for this FSSMSL0160-000 sealer, or are the bags interchangeable?
Answer: The bags are all interchangeable. I like to buy the box of bags and rolls from Costco. I forgot the price - maybe $39 or more. But you have a good size variety and they last forever.
Answer: i used the bags that came with the sealer as well as bags i purchased on ebay. they both work fine as long as they fit the machine. as far as specific brand, i am comfortable purchasing anything that fits.
Answer: All the bags are interchangeable.
Answer: I also assume the bags are interchangeable.
Answer: Pretty much interchangeable..
Answer: If you value your money; you would not waste it with this product.
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Can the vacuum sealed bags be used as a boiling bag?? I have the old seal a meal from thes to seal veggies pre cooked and then boiled. Will it work?
Answer: I have used them for veges and home made soup, on Med heat. You need to partially thaw first to make sure there are no holes in the bag. Probably would work for Spaggeti sauce, but I wouldn't boil the water then put the bag and contents in if its a rapid boil. Have to experiment.
Answer: Yes you can use the bags to boil.I take my left-overs from the freezer to the boiling water to re-heat.
Answer: Yes they can. Just boil water and drop in bag.
Answer: I do not know as I haven't tried that yet.
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Does anyone knows how long the manufacture's warranty is for this unit
Answer: This is a terrible product...if yours does need to be returned for some reason through the one year Seal A Meal warranty, be prepared to do a dog and pony show...and you'll still end up with a non-working product!
Answer: Our vacuum sealers have a one year limited warranty.
Answer: Sorry I don't but thought they were good for a year. You could email seal-a-meal .com and ask that question. I bought two of these units for my sister in laws and they love them.
Answer: I don't know. However, I would caution you to not purchase this item. I purchased TWO and neither worked. Obviously, I returned them (Amazon has a fabulous return policy and system!) I ended up buying a Food Saver brand, which is fabulous.
Answer: Sorry I don't know. Besides I sent this one back since it did not work properly and purchased a more expensive vaccum sealer which we love.
Q:
can I buy replacement parts for it
Answer: For customer service and parts please contacts us at http://www.sealameal.com/contactus.
Q:
does the machine cut the bag after seal or do i have to cut the bag?
Answer: This model does not have a built-in cutter. You will have to use scissors to cut the bag prior to sealing and/or vacuum sealing.
Answer: No it does not cut the bags for you
Answer: You must cut the bag.
Answer: This machine does not cut bags. Also, this machine only worked for me until after the warranty expired about 3 and 1/2 months. I cannot recommend this sealer to anyone. Thanks.
Answer: bags don't need to be cut however I found this machine not worth the money
Answer: You must cut the bag. I really like this item. Bags are cheapest on Amazon, not Wally World!!
Answer: you cut the bag. I was so disappointed with the machine save your money and buy the "food Saver"
Q:
what comes with this product
Answer: Just a few bags come with the seal-a-meal so buy either a roll to make your own sizes or a box of quart size. You'll love the seal-a-meal. For instance, now when I buy a loaf of bread, I immediately put four slices per bag and freeze them. No more dried out bread!
Answer: You get 3 or 4 sample bags. So if you intend to use it regularly, either buy a box of bags or a roll of bags so you can adjust to whatever size you need.
Answer: Just a few bags came with the sealer.
Answer: The actual sealer and 6 - 8" bags.
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does it have a bag cutter bar
Answer: No. It just seals and does a very good job.
Answer: No, it does not.
Answer: No, it does not.
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Does this have an accessory port to attach a hose? If so, will the FoodSaver hose fit?
Answer: Never seen any ports on the unit. Nothing in the instructions indicates that capability. This is a basic unit, it works well but no frills.
Answer: As far as I am aware, the FoodSaver does not have a port for a hose. However, it is a great product for the money.
Answer: No, there is no vacuum accessory port on this model.
Answer: No it does not. Its a no frills, inexpensive unit. Love mine!
Answer: No, it does not that I am aware of. Great device for the money.
Answer: No it does not. Works great and is an excellent product tho.
Answer: No this model does not have one. It is a very basic model.
Answer: Sorry, there is no excess report. No place to plug in any hoes
Answer: No
Q:
Can you add a liquid without it being sucked out? I'm wanting it for marinating meat.
Answer: 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!
Answer: I've used a foodsaver for years to package bags of soup. There is some soup pulled into the drip tray but it is very minimal. The slot that the unit is pulling the air out through is very thin and once the liquid hits it, the added resistance is enough to trip the sealing strip to heat and seal the bag.
Answer: A great idea is to first freeze liquids in a ziplock bag. Once frozen, open the ziplock, but do not remove the frozen content. Place the unzipped ziplock inside the food sealer bag with the zip facing DOWN. Seal!!
Q:
When sealing steaks should the steaks be frozen first ?
Answer: You do not have to freeze the steaks prior to vacuum sealing, but we do always recommend pre-freezing any foods that have a lot of juices as this will allow the juice to remain in the food while vacuum sealing. This will help with flavor once you do thaw and cook the food, as well as helping to ensure you get the best vacuum pack initially.
Answer: No, we seal them then freeze them. However, there are conflicting opinions.
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Will this machine seal mylar bags?
Answer: We only recommend using Seal-A-Meal® or FoodSaver® bags.
Answer: The Product is designed specifically for their bags. I have not found generic bags that will do. I suspect that you may void the warranty or have a nasty melting problem if you try. More likely though, I think it will simply fail to engage because it does not sense the proper texture of material in the groove where you must place the bag ends.
Answer: tried sealing one or two when we received the sealer and the rolls. as far as I can tell they sealed fine...have not used them "for real" yet so cannot give a sure answer.
Answer: Notice the manufacturer didn't say no. Where I come from that means yes but I'm not allowed to say.
Q:
Is it 110V or 220V?
Answer: All of our products that are sold in the United States and Canada are manufactured and UL approved for 110-120 voltage.
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How to make bags from the rolls?
Answer: Cut a length from the roll the size that you wi8sh to make. Place one of the open ends on the bar that makes
Answer: hi; first you cut the size you need from the roll. then you seal one side and now you have a bag, sealed already at three sides. load the bag and seal the remaining/open side and .. ready you are!
Answer: Cut the size bag you want, then seal one side. This will give you three sealed sides. Load your bag and seal as you would an ordinary bag.
Answer: Simply cut bag to desired length, place one end partially in(over the heating strip but not in the vacuum chamber) press and hold until hands free illuminates, then release when light goes out. That seals one end and the other is done once item is in bag, insert that end all the way into vacuum chamber, press and hold, wait for hands free, then once light extinguishes release. Hope that helps
Answer: The rolls come in tubular form. Simply seal one end. Cut to desired length, insert food and seal the other end. They are much more economical than purchasing bags. I love them.
Answer: Seal one end. (The roll must stay tightly rolled or the machine will suck out the air from as much material as has been unrolled) Cut to size. Fill and seal.
Q:
How long does it take to seal a bag?
Answer: I just got mine and I am not happy with how long it takes. It takes 60 seconds to seal even if you are using a roll and just sealing one end to make a bag. You then have to wait another minute to suck the air and seal the other end. That is a long time of holding the lid down.
Answer: The amount of time used to seal the bag would depend on the size and contents of the bag.
Answer: It depends on the size of the bag. Not long at all. I love this device. I have saved money by using it. You should play with it to get used to using it as with anything new. Ive found it to be worth having.
Answer: In my personal opinion I wouldn't buy this machine. It didn't work a all for me
Answer: about 1 min
Q:
I'm going to be sealing baked goods. Can you stop the machine, or are you at the mercy of an automatic process? Will my stuff potentially be crushed?
Answer: This Vacuum Sealer does not have a pulse vac button; with baked goods we recommend pre-freezing before vac and sealing.
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I want this for the bags of salad I buy. Am I able to reseal the bag of salad itself, or do I have to use their special bags?
Answer: I wouldn't because the plastic in the bagged salad is very thin and the seal a meal is made for the heavier plastic bags sold with it. You would probably end up with a gooey mess of melted plastic and ruin the machine if you tried it. There are bag clips you could use on your salads, that's what I use. Or, there are battery operated bag closers, that melt the bags closed at a safer temperature but I'm not sure where to get them. I have one I bought years ago through a mail order catalog. They are rather small and hand held. Good luck.
Answer: Actually yes you can. You’ll need to fold over the top of the salad bag several times prior to sealing. That way the plastic is thicker and can seal without incident.
Answer: I would like to say that the salad bags are to thin, and would melt through. I haven't tried it though.
Answer: Requires special bags.
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Can a heavy duty ziploc bag with the top cut off work in the machine? Thanks Sue
Answer: greetings sue i cut the top off of a ziploc bag and, yes, it did seal it you might have to play with the bag to get all of the air out !!
Answer: I don't believe you can do that, the bags the machines uses are a different material. I think the ziploc would just melt
Answer: Yes, you can seal the bags but you can't get the air out unless you use their bags.
Answer: No, you need bags designed for these machines, everything else melts
Answer: I do not know. But I will try heavy duty zip lock and let you know..
Answer: Sorry, I've had no experience along those lines
Q:
can you use any seal bags like food saver bags or seal a meal bags
Answer: I've used food saver bags and seal a a meal. Both work fine. Need heavier plastic than zip lock.
Answer: I only use seal a meal not to sure about the other seal products.
Answer: I seal potato chips, crackers, cookies, etc. I have only used foodsaver freezer bags.
Answer: Yes. The sealing process is the same; so, any seal bags work.
Answer: Yes I believe you can. I have used both.
Q:
can i reheat the food why it is still in the vacuum sealed bag? and if so what is the best way to reheat?
Answer: Yes. You can heat cooked foods, such as leftovers, in a Seal-a-Meal® bag. The bags should never be used to cook raw foods. When microwaving, cut open a corner of the bag before putting it in the microwave so steam can escape. Avoid microwaving foods containing a lot of oil, as oil will get hot very quickly and could cause the sides of the bag to stick together.
Answer: To heat food that I sealed in a bag I use a knife to put a slit in the bag to let the steam escape if I am using the microwave. Or, you can put the sealed bag in water till hot. Either way works.
Answer: what method of reheating. boiling water, skillet-stove top, microwave, grill?
Q:
Trying to decide between this model and the Seal-a-Meal VS108-P Vacuum Sealer. Anyone know the differences?
Answer: The 108 -p has the accessory port
Answer: They are both made by the same manufacturer and are essentially the same machine. And my experience after one was returned, is that it works really well. Does the job for a good price
Q:
Can this vacum sealer be used with the metallized bags?
Answer: I have used it to seal bags with liners that look like metal such as chip bags, but I would never buy this model again.
Answer: I have sealed Potato chip bags, but don't know how much metal was in the bag.
Answer: No, and attempting to might even damage the device.
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Does it come with bags
Answer: The bags that come with the unit actually doesn't seal as well as some no-brand bag roll I bought. They are not just slightly less tightly sealed -- they are NOT sealed at all after the 1st pass! FYI, I bought this roll from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0063HZVBC It's 100% sealed in the first pass.
Answer: It comes with starter bags. I can't remember the amount
Answer: It comes with 4 bags. I bought a roll at Target at a very good price, and a friend taught me to wash the bags and reuse them, which stretches your dollar.
Answer: can't you read?
Answer: Yes, mine came with three or four 8" bags, but they will be gone almost immediately. I found it better to just buy a couple of rolls of bags. Then you can trim them to the size you need.
Answer: mind did. I think it was 6 - 8 inch bags.
Answer: it came with about 4 or 5 the sealer works great
Answer: No. Not at this price!
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Can you seal cakes or cupcakes, or will it just flatten it out?
Answer: We would recommended pre-frezzing cakes, breads, cupcakes before Vacuum Sealing.
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I have one of the original Seal-A-Meal appliances, do the bags for the new ones work for the original ones? Christy
Answer: I would imagine so as a thermal seal is still melting the food-grade plastic. This is my first sealer so I can't answer 100% but I know most of the bags they advertise will cross over for use with other brands.
Answer: I would imagine so. I'm not really experienced in "seal-a-meal appliances, but from what I can tell, logically, they all appear to be interchangable. The plastic lies across the vacuum tray that draws out the air and the sealing bar "melts" the plastic, sealing the strip of plastic. The bags that came with mine were 8 inches across. Provided your's will seal standard sized bags I would think it should work.
Answer: I'm not sure, because I am still using the ones that came with the unit. The whole thing is new for me and I'm just starting out, but the roll of new bags that I bought appears to be the same as the ones with the unit.
Answer: Yes. You can use any style heat seal bag.
Answer: the slightly ribbed plastic bags are what are required. smooth bags like ziplock bags will not work
Answer: As far as I know, any thermal plastic type bag will work in these machines.
Answer: Sorry but I don't have any old bags to try. The old bags had holes you had to fit over pegs which aren't necessary anymore. The new bags are different, heavier material. I'd say try it and see if it works! I don't think you would hurt it.
Q:
extended warranty available?
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How long would meat or fish last without freezing the sealed bags
Answer: As long as the sealed bags are refrigerated, the food should stay fresh 3-5 times longer than non-vacuum packaged foods. Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for refrigeration or freezing. Any perishable foods that require refrigeration must still be refrigerated or frozen after vacuum packaging.
Answer: six months to a year
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How long did yours last? I've had it for less than a year and the sealer quit. It vacuums, but no longer heats/seals. Light for sealing quit too.
Answer: we bought 3 of them in aug of 2013 for christmas gifts, by june of 2014 the sealer quit, they replaced it and again in aug, it stopped working and again they were great and replaced it... keeping my fingers crossed.. and the other two i boughtone is working great and the other one just got replaced. this company has been so great. i will buy their items again
Answer: Ive only tried to use it 2 times and both times it was bad. it doesn't vacuum worth crap and when I keep trying it burns the bags while sealing. Piece of crap!
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How many pressure does the device draw? I would prefer at least 25mb of vacuum.
Answer: We do not publish exact pressure levels that our products pull, as this information would be considered proprietary. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Is there an accessory for vacuum sealing mason jars, like the kind Food Saver sells for their products?
Answer: Sorry, I don't think it can seal mason jars. The box says it comes with starter bags, so I think it can only seal bags.
Answer: This model is designed to seal bags. It did not include any accessories to seal jars. The ones that seal jars were higher priced and I selected this one to seal bags only and for the low price. It does a great job on bags.
Answer: No, the Seal-a-Meal vacuum sealers do not have accessory containers available.
Answer: no, this is only for bags
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It is very loud. My mom had one in the '70s & I don't remember it being so loud.
Answer: From the 70's to now technology has changed a great deal.
Answer: Yes. It is loud. I returned the one I bought (because it didn't work not because of the noise) and went back to FoodSaver. It is less noisy and has a smoother vacuum process (less vibration). In my opinion.
Answer: You are very right. It is very loud but it just plain works! I tried the other two brands, one from Qvc and both just didn't work at all. I had A Seal a Meal when I was younger in the early 90's and it ran forever until I dropped it. :-/
Answer: It is normal for the unit to make noise while functioning. For further assistance, please call us at 1-800-363-8144; Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 8 PM, EST.
Answer: Yes it was very loud
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How are "rolls" accommodated in this sealer? The advrt for this Vacuum Sealer FSSMSL0160-000 says it fits ..................and rolls.
Answer: "Rolls" are not accommodated within the sealer, as they are in some larger models. You must use a two-step process, first sealing one end to make a 'bag', then after food is added, seal the other end to ensure an airtight seal. Works well, just a little more manual than others. jag
Answer: Thank you for your inquiry. You can use Seal-a-Meal® rolls to make custom sized bags. Please follow the link below:
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Can I use this to seal mason jars with the attachments
Answer: No, the Seal-a-Meal vacuum sealer will not seal mason jars. There is no attachment that will work to do that with those units.
Answer: It says you can, but mine does not work properly. (It was used).
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can i use foof saver mason jar sealer
Answer: You can use FoodSaver bags and rolls with this vacuum sealer; however, it is not compatible with any accessories such as the Jar Sealer.
Answer: This unit is incredibly limited and kinda crappy. Mine stopped working after a few months. And no you cannot use the food saver mason jar sealer with this item.
Answer: No. There is no hose port. You can't use anything that takes a hose to connect it. You can only use bags as far as I can tell. That's OK for me as I am single and don't save much food for longtime storage in my pantry.
Answer: No.
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Does it have the port to attach the attachment to seal mason jars with?
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How long does my seal a meal have to warm up before use?
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Answer: It doesn't need any warm up time!?????????????If it's running and not pulling all of the air from the bag, you have a problem. Make sure the bag is in the correct position in the machine. Also, it does not like moisture! Dry wipe your product prior to sealing. If the machine is not running, you Definately have a problem!
Answer: We returned the seal a meal because it did not have a cutter and had to use their bags. We bought a Nesco instead and love it. Use it all the time.
Answer: It happens immediately. However, I have replaced a gasket with a new one, and now the thing isn't working at all.
Answer: No warmup needed.
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Which ones are double sealers
Answer: For assistance with this, please contact Seal-a-meal® at (800) 363-8144. We are available Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 8 PM, EST. Thank you.
Q:
compare to foodsaver
Answer: The FoodSaver units sometimes have extra features. FoodSaver are Seal-a-Meal are sister companies and the vacuum bags and rolls are interchangeable.
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Is this compact enough to put in a suitcase? Traveling to alaska and would like to seal our catch for travel purposes
Answer: Yes, it is about the size of a shredder, you know the little one that sits on top of a small trash can
Answer: Yes, it is small enough.
Answer: Yes
Answer: yes
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Where would I buy the plastic for it? Like the rolls? Does it take any kind if just a certain type?
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Where can I get my seal a meal fixed?
Answer: I have no idea where it can be fixed.
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Is it working on 220 w electricity?
Answer: Neither the box nor the machine itself have mention of an acceptable electric range. Therefore, I would assume that running it on 220 would put it at risk of burning out
Answer: no 110 electricity and it works great.
Answer: No, all of our products that are sold in the United States and Canada are manufactured and UL approved for 110-120 voltage.
Answer: yes but it doesn't have enough power it looks like to have good sucking pressure.
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I'd like to use it to seal at least 40-50 bags in the same moment. How many bags can I vacuum and seal continuously?
Answer: This unit is not designed to seal a large number of bags at the same time period. The quantity of bags you can seal at the same time will vary depending on your vacuum seal conditions.
Answer: I've never attempted that many at a time but you can seal multiple bags at a time.
Answer: When we buy bulk meat I usually do about 10-12 at one time. I would think for that many you many have to wait inbetween every 15 or so and let it cool.
Answer: This unit is not a professional unit---it's only for home use and as far as I can tell it will only do 1 at a time.
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How do you seal the bag from a roll?
Answer: Peel desired length off ,cut and seal the bottom, add whatever and seal the top
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Can I use this with the silver mylar bags?
Answer: its cheap and the motor went out on me in a week. get a better more heavy duty one. don't know if the bags will work or not, don't think theres a difference
Answer: Sorry I can't help. We don't have these bags in Brazil, at least not for home use.
Answer: u can use anything pretty much just melts it shut.. but u cant control the amount it vacuums on anything
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Can i use any bags with this vacuum sealer model#cmvs-s150
Answer: This page is for questions about Seal-a-Meal vacuum sealers and not Cusimax. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Answer: Any vacuum sealer bags would be fine, but not like a sandwich or freezer zip lock
Answer: I have no idea. The one I purchased did not form a vacuum so I returned it
Product reviews of Manual Vacuum Sealer System & Starter Bags
Cheryl D. : This is a great, quality product. Highly recommended!!
I have now been using this vacuum sealer for over 6 months and have had no issues. Because my husband and I use it on a daily basis, we keep it on the kitchen counter and it does not take up much space....very compact, but does an excellent job. I had researched vacuum sealers for a long time before buying this one, and most are highly overpriced for what you get. Why do you need a vacuum sealer with all kinds of bells and whistles? I made the decision to buy this one based on other Amazon reviewers and the low price...I have not been disappointed. We freeze a lot of our food because we buy in bulk and it is only the two of us. It has prolonged the life of all of the items we use in the freezer and fridge. All you have to do is put your bag in, press down and wait. It will automatically shut off when it is sealed. This was one of the best purchases I have made on Amazon. If anything should ever happen to mine, I will come right back and buy the exact one again!
runnin mama : Doesn't work with liquids!!!
This seals okay for "simple" things... relatively dry, not very bulky items. Steaks for example. But I bought this for sous-vide cooking and am definitely limited in what it works for. It doesn't make a seal if you are working with liquids. It just sucks the liquid into the drip tray which results in you losing your ingredients, and then the plastic gets wet and won't seal. I've tried doing sauces in the bags that came with it and rolls of vacuum seal bag materials and it just doesn't work. I end up with a big mess too.
Even with the easier stuff it was still hit or miss. Just the natural juices released by fish or if you put a tiny bit of marinade in a bag, sometimes the vacuum will suck it through the opening while it's trying to seal and not work. And you have to press on the bar really hard sometimes. I would not recommend this product.
Even with the easier stuff it was still hit or miss. Just the natural juices released by fish or if you put a tiny bit of marinade in a bag, sometimes the vacuum will suck it through the opening while it's trying to seal and not work. And you have to press on the bar really hard sometimes. I would not recommend this product.
Amazon Junkie : Amazingly good quality and utility for such an inexpensive tool. No unneeded bells or whistles, it just works.
I almost spent a ton of money on a new-fangled bag sealer (over 6 times what this cost) but luckily common sense took over.
This is a very simple, no bells nor whistles sealer that just works, period. The price can not be beat.
To seal the end of a roll (to make a bag) just insert the open edge of the bag just onto the heater bar and press down on the top. A few seconds later it shuts off and your edge is sealed.
To vacuum seal a bag, put the open ends of your bag further in, into a small trough and inside the vacuum area. Push down on the top until the light goes off, wait another 10 seconds and it is done. There is no vacuum hose attachment (a dumb gimmick added to other sealers to justify a higher price) and nothing else needed. No switch to break, etc. Even the button on top labeled "Open/ Cancel" is not a lever or catch. It is simply a vacuum release, so no plastic latch or catch to break as often happens on plastic consumer goods.
Appearance wise it looks clean and elegant, not cheap and silkscreened. It is made of plastic, but not the cheap brittle kind, it seems that if you are careful and do not abuse it, it will last a long time.
Seems odd though that it is referred to as "hands free" because it is not. You push down on the two ends of the sealer bar until the vacuum takes over and holds the top closed, then the "hands free" light comes on and you can take your hands off. That is an excellent feature, because if for some reason it will not hold vacuum (if the bag is in crooked or some food or liquid is in the seal area) it will not seal, the top will not stay closed and the heater bar will not turn on to seal it. Thusly, you are guaranteed that if the top sealed closed under vacuum, you have a good seal and your bag will seal and stay sealed.
I bought this to replace an older Seal-a-meal with a latch that broke, and an unneeded vacuum port and the rest of the stuff that I now dislike. Simple is best and the price can not be beat. Get this one.
This is a very simple, no bells nor whistles sealer that just works, period. The price can not be beat.
To seal the end of a roll (to make a bag) just insert the open edge of the bag just onto the heater bar and press down on the top. A few seconds later it shuts off and your edge is sealed.
To vacuum seal a bag, put the open ends of your bag further in, into a small trough and inside the vacuum area. Push down on the top until the light goes off, wait another 10 seconds and it is done. There is no vacuum hose attachment (a dumb gimmick added to other sealers to justify a higher price) and nothing else needed. No switch to break, etc. Even the button on top labeled "Open/ Cancel" is not a lever or catch. It is simply a vacuum release, so no plastic latch or catch to break as often happens on plastic consumer goods.
Appearance wise it looks clean and elegant, not cheap and silkscreened. It is made of plastic, but not the cheap brittle kind, it seems that if you are careful and do not abuse it, it will last a long time.
Seems odd though that it is referred to as "hands free" because it is not. You push down on the two ends of the sealer bar until the vacuum takes over and holds the top closed, then the "hands free" light comes on and you can take your hands off. That is an excellent feature, because if for some reason it will not hold vacuum (if the bag is in crooked or some food or liquid is in the seal area) it will not seal, the top will not stay closed and the heater bar will not turn on to seal it. Thusly, you are guaranteed that if the top sealed closed under vacuum, you have a good seal and your bag will seal and stay sealed.
I bought this to replace an older Seal-a-meal with a latch that broke, and an unneeded vacuum port and the rest of the stuff that I now dislike. Simple is best and the price can not be beat. Get this one.
Buzzn : Doesn’t work...
Don’t waste your time buying this, at least for me, it wouldn’t even heat up to seal. Maybe I got a lemon who knows. The best of luck to anyone who gets this. Definitely returning!
Shasta : disposable short term use only
Worked very well, while it worked. I bought it in April 2014 and it stopped sealing in June 2015.
If you want something to last, this is not the product for you. If you want something that you will use for a short period of time and then send it to the landfill, this is your item. Having this item really helped me eat healthier for the past year because I could make my own frozen meals with real food and not one full of chemicals. Just wish it was build to last.... Such a disappointment that so much of what we make it disposable crap. Not sure which one to try next... Maybe I'll get a vintage sealer from eBay when companies too pride in their work and made things to last, not just to break a few months past warranty.
If you want something to last, this is not the product for you. If you want something that you will use for a short period of time and then send it to the landfill, this is your item. Having this item really helped me eat healthier for the past year because I could make my own frozen meals with real food and not one full of chemicals. Just wish it was build to last.... Such a disappointment that so much of what we make it disposable crap. Not sure which one to try next... Maybe I'll get a vintage sealer from eBay when companies too pride in their work and made things to last, not just to break a few months past warranty.
SevenEleven : Didn't work but I fixed it.
I don't want to say I hated this or didn't like it, because it "works." With that being said the rubber seals need to be tighter to get a good seal, I've taken it apart to fix it and seems to be working good now. I didn't expect it to be perfect at its price point but I did expect it to work for a little while. Luckily I was able to fix it. I'm giving this 3 stars but had I not been able to fix it I would of given it 1 star. It was not worth the price in shipping to return it. My mother also has one of these and hers works perfectly, so I think its a quality control problem. Is it worth the risk? I'd say yes, if you have any kind of hands on abilities. If not then no.
Shasta : disposable short term use only
Worked very well, while it worked. I bought it in April 2014 and it stopped sealing in June 2015.
If you want something to last, this is not the product for you. If you want something that you will use for a short period of time and then send it to the landfill, this is your item. Having this item really helped me eat healthier for the past year because I could make my own frozen meals with real food and not one full of chemicals. Just wish it was build to last.... Such a disappointment that so much of what we make it disposable crap. Not sure which one to try next... Maybe I'll get a vintage sealer from eBay when companies too pride in their work and made things to last, not just to break a few months past warranty.
If you want something to last, this is not the product for you. If you want something that you will use for a short period of time and then send it to the landfill, this is your item. Having this item really helped me eat healthier for the past year because I could make my own frozen meals with real food and not one full of chemicals. Just wish it was build to last.... Such a disappointment that so much of what we make it disposable crap. Not sure which one to try next... Maybe I'll get a vintage sealer from eBay when companies too pride in their work and made things to last, not just to break a few months past warranty.
Nightpainter308 : Used correctly it should last years!
Read all the reviews and my conclusion is the same as everyone else that likes this product. You must read the directions carefully. Do not vacuum seal anything that might leak liquid into the sealer without first freezing it overnight. If you vacuum seal anything that is powdery I would recommend using a bag larger than normal or not filling it too full so as to not suck the powder into the sealer. I store mine with the top open to prevent premature wear/damage to the sealer/gasket. I paid extra couple bucks for the protection plan just in case something happens. I would think that if everyone followed these steps the machine would last many years.
Mghirardi : Good product, great price.
So far I like this machine a lot. I like to buy big packages of chicken pieces and put two in a bag and seal them to freeze. You do have to let it cool down in between uses or it won't seal. Getting the bag into the right spot to get the vacuum sealer to work took a little practice, but I've figured it out now. Pleased with this product overall.
Vincent Kezar : This came highly recommended after our old sealer bit the dust
This came highly recommended after our old sealer bit the dust. I was looking for something without all the bells and whistles and more importantly had some sort of protection for the motor. I love how easy it is to use and that I can reseal snacks/cereal that my toddler request to open and then refuses to eat. It is lightweight and doesn't take up a lot of room in our cabinet!
Janice : Just the right size
As I just got this I'm not committing to anything. Opened it. Glad I got this small one. Tried 1 bag. Have to make sure bag is set in the right place. Only the 2 of us. Everything is so expensive,I just can't afford to waste anything. Will see how this holds up.
K. Zavarin : Good sealer for occasional use
Very good unit for the money. I didn't want to pay a fortune since I wouldn't be using very often. Soon after I got it, I decided to test it out: vacuumed and sealed some lotus root slices, which darken very quickly when exposed to air... and waited. Just threw them away - over a year, and they looked as good as the day I froze them. No major problems sealing food, unless it has a lot of juices; e.g., if you are freezing pieces of meat, make sure they are quite dry, or that liquid will be sucked up to the bag opening and you won't get a good seal. Also, vacuum function works well for most meat, veggies, fruit, cookie dough, etc., but don't try it with baked goods - they will shrink it to the height of a pancake (think SpaceSaver bags); use seal only. Occasionally I don't get a complete seal and end up having to re-seal, but that may be due to operator error. Cord is very short - you may have to use an extension cord depending on your outlet location. However, overall very happy with the unit for occasional use.
Stella : Great value for a quality product.
I've used this to save money as I live alone and buying meat for a single person gets incredibly wasteful and expensive as the best deals come with buying in family portions or in bulk. This is perfect for my needs as I can simply take what I want to cook and freeze the rest in small portions.
The instructions are very easy to follow and understand. The machine is simple to operate and I am very happy with my choice as I had been waffling between this sealer and the more expensive Foodsaver. I am more than satisfied with the product and am quite happy at having saved myself money.
I have yet to try with soup or anything with liquid though I don't think I'll bother as I can always use a ziplock for those.
The instructions are very easy to follow and understand. The machine is simple to operate and I am very happy with my choice as I had been waffling between this sealer and the more expensive Foodsaver. I am more than satisfied with the product and am quite happy at having saved myself money.
I have yet to try with soup or anything with liquid though I don't think I'll bother as I can always use a ziplock for those.
Ki : Great company!
Great product. We gave this as a gift for our aunt & she used it a ton! She had a summer garden and used it probably beyond what a normal person might. The product did break BUT we had bought the warranty for her too and they replaced it with a new one ABSOLUTELY NO QUESTIONS ASKED! That's awesome customer service. Would recommend even with breakage, for customer service and we think normal use might produce deferential results! ;-)
michael l. : Inconsistent.
This thing came pretty highly recommended from a couple different people, so maybe i just got a defective unit, but mine was very inconsistent. I followed all the directions and even watched a couple videos to make sure i wasnt doing anything wrong. Kinda disappointed.
I also found that the vacuum was very loud and not very strong. Even on the few things i was able to vacuum, there were air pockets and bubbles. I returned this and ordered a different brand.
I also found that the vacuum was very loud and not very strong. Even on the few things i was able to vacuum, there were air pockets and bubbles. I returned this and ordered a different brand.
Sun : Does what it's supposed to do
This my first vacuum sealer so I don't have anything to compare it to but it works great so far. I usually purchase large amounts of meat at a time from Costco and it would get freezer burnt. This helps my food last longer and fresher. I also have an Anova and I use my sealer to thoroughly cook the food. Any type of liquid will throw it off but very decent for the price.
Anna Garcia : Pain in the Vac
Broke on me after about 3 months of heavy use. I remember when I was using it I would often time daydream on engineering it to work better. It takes awhile, it's obnoxiously loud. I'm sure a more expensive model would still suffer from the same problem of being made with 1990s technology. You have to press really hard along the entire machine for the seal to work right. it's really tiresome and I can't imagine elderly or disabled people having an easy time using this. For what it's worth, it did what it was suppose to and did it well. A horrible experience though especially if you're going to be mass producing something. It's just you and the carpel tunnel-inducing machine for hours listening to it's motors and fans do their very loud work.
runnin mama : Doesn't work with liquids!!!
This seals okay for "simple" things... relatively dry, not very bulky items. Steaks for example. But I bought this for sous-vide cooking and am definitely limited in what it works for. It doesn't make a seal if you are working with liquids. It just sucks the liquid into the drip tray which results in you losing your ingredients, and then the plastic gets wet and won't seal. I've tried doing sauces in the bags that came with it and rolls of vacuum seal bag materials and it just doesn't work. I end up with a big mess too.
Even with the easier stuff it was still hit or miss. Just the natural juices released by fish or if you put a tiny bit of marinade in a bag, sometimes the vacuum will suck it through the opening while it's trying to seal and not work. And you have to press on the bar really hard sometimes. I would not recommend this product.
Even with the easier stuff it was still hit or miss. Just the natural juices released by fish or if you put a tiny bit of marinade in a bag, sometimes the vacuum will suck it through the opening while it's trying to seal and not work. And you have to press on the bar really hard sometimes. I would not recommend this product.
James L. Mesojedec : This one is just as bad. First to make a heat seal I have ...
Does not work well. Spend a little more money and get a FoodSaver. This is the second one of these that I got as Amazon graciously sent me a replacement no questions asked when I wrote them that the first one didn't work. This one is just as bad. First to make a heat seal I have to hold down for at least a minute before it does anything. Then with the food in the bag it runs and runs again forever before even beginning to suck out the air. Then it barely heat seals without a good vacuum. Unless the bag is perfectly dry the seal is so weak that it pops open. I should have spent the extra money and bought a FoodSaver and plan to do so after Amazon issues me a refund.
Amazon Junkie : Amazingly good quality and utility for such an inexpensive tool. No unneeded bells or whistles, it just works.
I almost spent a ton of money on a new-fangled bag sealer (over 6 times what this cost) but luckily common sense took over.
This is a very simple, no bells nor whistles sealer that just works, period. The price can not be beat.
To seal the end of a roll (to make a bag) just insert the open edge of the bag just onto the heater bar and press down on the top. A few seconds later it shuts off and your edge is sealed.
To vacuum seal a bag, put the open ends of your bag further in, into a small trough and inside the vacuum area. Push down on the top until the light goes off, wait another 10 seconds and it is done. There is no vacuum hose attachment (a dumb gimmick added to other sealers to justify a higher price) and nothing else needed. No switch to break, etc. Even the button on top labeled "Open/ Cancel" is not a lever or catch. It is simply a vacuum release, so no plastic latch or catch to break as often happens on plastic consumer goods.
Appearance wise it looks clean and elegant, not cheap and silkscreened. It is made of plastic, but not the cheap brittle kind, it seems that if you are careful and do not abuse it, it will last a long time.
Seems odd though that it is referred to as "hands free" because it is not. You push down on the two ends of the sealer bar until the vacuum takes over and holds the top closed, then the "hands free" light comes on and you can take your hands off. That is an excellent feature, because if for some reason it will not hold vacuum (if the bag is in crooked or some food or liquid is in the seal area) it will not seal, the top will not stay closed and the heater bar will not turn on to seal it. Thusly, you are guaranteed that if the top sealed closed under vacuum, you have a good seal and your bag will seal and stay sealed.
I bought this to replace an older Seal-a-meal with a latch that broke, and an unneeded vacuum port and the rest of the stuff that I now dislike. Simple is best and the price can not be beat. Get this one.
This is a very simple, no bells nor whistles sealer that just works, period. The price can not be beat.
To seal the end of a roll (to make a bag) just insert the open edge of the bag just onto the heater bar and press down on the top. A few seconds later it shuts off and your edge is sealed.
To vacuum seal a bag, put the open ends of your bag further in, into a small trough and inside the vacuum area. Push down on the top until the light goes off, wait another 10 seconds and it is done. There is no vacuum hose attachment (a dumb gimmick added to other sealers to justify a higher price) and nothing else needed. No switch to break, etc. Even the button on top labeled "Open/ Cancel" is not a lever or catch. It is simply a vacuum release, so no plastic latch or catch to break as often happens on plastic consumer goods.
Appearance wise it looks clean and elegant, not cheap and silkscreened. It is made of plastic, but not the cheap brittle kind, it seems that if you are careful and do not abuse it, it will last a long time.
Seems odd though that it is referred to as "hands free" because it is not. You push down on the two ends of the sealer bar until the vacuum takes over and holds the top closed, then the "hands free" light comes on and you can take your hands off. That is an excellent feature, because if for some reason it will not hold vacuum (if the bag is in crooked or some food or liquid is in the seal area) it will not seal, the top will not stay closed and the heater bar will not turn on to seal it. Thusly, you are guaranteed that if the top sealed closed under vacuum, you have a good seal and your bag will seal and stay sealed.
I bought this to replace an older Seal-a-meal with a latch that broke, and an unneeded vacuum port and the rest of the stuff that I now dislike. Simple is best and the price can not be beat. Get this one.
Stan : Basic Inexpensive Sealer
PRO : Seals well. Pulls a good vaccum. Good results. Very good price ($30)
Con: Sealing end of bag leaves 2" Of wasted material. Takes a bit of pressure on cover to activate. IB says to leave 3" more length than item needs. I can see where the excess goes now.
Update 1 year later- had this for 13 months. The heating element has developed a bubble that was not there when I first opened the box. Probably a bit of metal or plastic that got under the heating strip in manufacture and over time formed a bubble. This bubble is impressed into every bag I seal and has resulted in leaks. I left a nice ribeye sealed in the refrig to defrost. A few days later, several jars next to the ribeye were glued to the frig glass shelf. The sealed pouch leaked blood/fluid sticking the bottles to the glass refrig shelf. Appears the fluids pulled under vacuum got around the bubble leaving a channel for a future leak when I let the pouch slowly defrost in the refrig. It was good while it lasted. Down rating this to 2 stars.
Con: Sealing end of bag leaves 2" Of wasted material. Takes a bit of pressure on cover to activate. IB says to leave 3" more length than item needs. I can see where the excess goes now.
Update 1 year later- had this for 13 months. The heating element has developed a bubble that was not there when I first opened the box. Probably a bit of metal or plastic that got under the heating strip in manufacture and over time formed a bubble. This bubble is impressed into every bag I seal and has resulted in leaks. I left a nice ribeye sealed in the refrig to defrost. A few days later, several jars next to the ribeye were glued to the frig glass shelf. The sealed pouch leaked blood/fluid sticking the bottles to the glass refrig shelf. Appears the fluids pulled under vacuum got around the bubble leaving a channel for a future leak when I let the pouch slowly defrost in the refrig. It was good while it lasted. Down rating this to 2 stars.
Leonardo Garofalo : Great this is 3rd time i buy the same brand bags
using to preserve my homemade sausages and also when i buy big piece of cheese or prosciutto and many meats xompare with better brand names i like those better not necessary pay a lot more is better those do the job great
Samie May : Broke After Warranty Expired
I've had this for just over a year and it is no longer working. The warranty just expired. The devise no longer waits for liquid to be removed before sealing, therefore it is trying to seal the bag with water in the way. I was just sealing lunch meat, nothing too complex. I may have gotten 50 seals out of the machine before it broke.
It is really disappointing, I was really excited about the sealer while it was working. Now I'll have to scrap this one and purchase the big name brand...I wish I would have saved the $$ and purchased it first.
It is really disappointing, I was really excited about the sealer while it was working. Now I'll have to scrap this one and purchase the big name brand...I wish I would have saved the $$ and purchased it first.
Matt C. : I guess you get what you pay for.
After a few months of using this thing, I've pretty much just gone back to ziploc bags for most of my needs, as this thing isn't worth the hassle. If your food has any kind of moisture, the seal will be crap, and even if you get a great seal on something, you'll notice in a few days that air has leaked back into the bag due to a bad seal. I still use it when I'm freezing large amounts of something, but for most things now, I don't even bother.
Maggie12 : spend the extra money on a good one.
I don't like it and will probably replace it. I had a foodsaver in the past and it was quick and easy. Loved it. It died finally after about 6 years of heavy use though. This one seems to require a lot of adjustment and readjustment to get it to vacuum. I don't care if the same company makes all of them or not, this one is definitely the low end model. What should be a quick and efficient vacuum and seal job turns into a 10 minute crumbling session for me. I used to use the food saver to vacuum and seal everything possible, like salad bags or potato chip bags and this one won't vacuum them at all, then takes forever just to seal. and that's after adjusting and readjusting to get it sit just right. Even the precut and custom made bags take a lot effort. I will probably give this one to someone that's never had a good one before and spend the extra $30 for a better one.
Susan Bailey : Won't last long
It worked great for a day. I called Amazon and they sent another one right away. I was happy as a lark and used it for another 2 months. Then abruptly, the suction stopped again just as the first one did. The return window is also very small. I ordered it in June and the return window was closed by July31. This thing seals great but the vacuum suction sucks
Ron : My "How to use". the Seal-A-Meal. Added some picture details. Handiest kitchen item EVER !!
Good price for a great product !! Not sure why I ever used Ziploc freezer bags instead of this
vacuum sealer and bags!! Ziploc bags were hard to squeeze air out of (using rolling pin) to get
as much air as possible out of the Ziploc bag before sealing. This sealer is very easy to size and
seal vacuum bags.
1. Insert end of bag while on roll just past the sealing/heating strip (NOT into vacuum area)
ensuring that the end of the plastic is flat with no wrinkles.
2. Close top and press down with heels of both hands on the words “press here” (just INSIDE
of the two hands) shown on the unit.
3. Vacuum pumping begins and starts to seal quickly.
4. When BOTH LED’s come on, let go.
5. When lights go out, DO NOT press the "Open/Cancel" button !! Allow unit to continue sealing
(LED's go out after about 10 seconds) for up to 30 seconds or more before the sealing stops and
you hear a “pfft” sound as vacuum escapes and lid pops up a bit. If it doesn’t continue seal for
at least 20 seconds, there might be something wrong. If longer than 40 seconds, press
“Open/Cancel” button to release/stop sealing.
Note: If you want a double seal (I do this), slide bag in another 1/2 inch and repeat steps 2 thru 5.
TIP: If item to be stored contains juices, before sealing in bags, place item(s) in the unsealed bag
(I pre-freeze in ziploc first), place in freezer for about 45 minutes before sealing. This will
freeze any juices in the item to be sealed so juices won't be sucked into the seal when you
are vacuum sealing the bag. MUCH more reliable seal and keeps unit much cleaner.
6. Cut off required length of bag plus about two inches.
Note: My items are already in a ziploc bag so I lay item on top of the roll to measure while bag
is STILL inside the seal-a-meal.
7. Place item to be stored into the bag.
8. If item has been in the freezer, wipe inner lip of bag with paper towel to dry
9. Insert unsealed end of bag just past the sealing/heating strip and half way into juice catch tray.
Note: Ensure that the end of the bag is a flat as possible with NO WRINKLES. If necessary,
lower top of unit, hold down one side of top and stretch bag with other hand so bag is flat
before sealing. If item is thick, place pot holder under item to allow better flattening of bag.
10. With top closed, press down with both hands just inside of the two hands shown on the unit.
11. Vacuum pumping begins and will take up to around 20 seconds.
Note: If “Sealing” LED doesn’t come on, there is a vacuum leak !! Press “Open/Cancel”,
remove wrinkles (if possible) and try again !
12. When BOTH LED’s come on, let go.
13. After about 20 seconds or so, vacuum and sealing is done and lights go out.
14. When lights go out, DO NOT press the "Open/Cancel" button !! Allow unit to continue sealing
for up to 30 seconds or more before the sealing stops and you hear a “pfft” sound as vacuum
escapes and lid pops up a bit. If it doesn’t continue seal for at least 20 seconds, there might
be something wrong. If more than 40 seconds, press “Open/Cancel” to release/stop sealing.
Note: If you want a double seal (I do this), slide bag OUT about 1/2 inch and repeat steps 10 thru 14.
I LOVE this product !!
vacuum sealer and bags!! Ziploc bags were hard to squeeze air out of (using rolling pin) to get
as much air as possible out of the Ziploc bag before sealing. This sealer is very easy to size and
seal vacuum bags.
1. Insert end of bag while on roll just past the sealing/heating strip (NOT into vacuum area)
ensuring that the end of the plastic is flat with no wrinkles.
2. Close top and press down with heels of both hands on the words “press here” (just INSIDE
of the two hands) shown on the unit.
3. Vacuum pumping begins and starts to seal quickly.
4. When BOTH LED’s come on, let go.
5. When lights go out, DO NOT press the "Open/Cancel" button !! Allow unit to continue sealing
(LED's go out after about 10 seconds) for up to 30 seconds or more before the sealing stops and
you hear a “pfft” sound as vacuum escapes and lid pops up a bit. If it doesn’t continue seal for
at least 20 seconds, there might be something wrong. If longer than 40 seconds, press
“Open/Cancel” button to release/stop sealing.
Note: If you want a double seal (I do this), slide bag in another 1/2 inch and repeat steps 2 thru 5.
TIP: If item to be stored contains juices, before sealing in bags, place item(s) in the unsealed bag
(I pre-freeze in ziploc first), place in freezer for about 45 minutes before sealing. This will
freeze any juices in the item to be sealed so juices won't be sucked into the seal when you
are vacuum sealing the bag. MUCH more reliable seal and keeps unit much cleaner.
6. Cut off required length of bag plus about two inches.
Note: My items are already in a ziploc bag so I lay item on top of the roll to measure while bag
is STILL inside the seal-a-meal.
7. Place item to be stored into the bag.
8. If item has been in the freezer, wipe inner lip of bag with paper towel to dry
9. Insert unsealed end of bag just past the sealing/heating strip and half way into juice catch tray.
Note: Ensure that the end of the bag is a flat as possible with NO WRINKLES. If necessary,
lower top of unit, hold down one side of top and stretch bag with other hand so bag is flat
before sealing. If item is thick, place pot holder under item to allow better flattening of bag.
10. With top closed, press down with both hands just inside of the two hands shown on the unit.
11. Vacuum pumping begins and will take up to around 20 seconds.
Note: If “Sealing” LED doesn’t come on, there is a vacuum leak !! Press “Open/Cancel”,
remove wrinkles (if possible) and try again !
12. When BOTH LED’s come on, let go.
13. After about 20 seconds or so, vacuum and sealing is done and lights go out.
14. When lights go out, DO NOT press the "Open/Cancel" button !! Allow unit to continue sealing
for up to 30 seconds or more before the sealing stops and you hear a “pfft” sound as vacuum
escapes and lid pops up a bit. If it doesn’t continue seal for at least 20 seconds, there might
be something wrong. If more than 40 seconds, press “Open/Cancel” to release/stop sealing.
Note: If you want a double seal (I do this), slide bag OUT about 1/2 inch and repeat steps 10 thru 14.
I LOVE this product !!
trickivic : Awesome product!
I usually shop once a month for my groceries. Then I vacuum seal all meats in individual portion, date and freeze. This sealer does a great job and is so easy to use. I love the click that assures me that the bag is locked in place. I would recommend this to anyone that is looking for a good vacuum sealer. I'm almost 75 yr. old and female, so I don't have as much strength in my hands as I used to. Good product for seniors or anyone that appreciates ease of use and saving money.
vv in nj : A Waste!
Well, as others have said, this is a piece of junk! After using it only occasionally, the Seal-a-Meal stopped working altogether. The unit will not heat up enough to seal the package and it certainly won't vacuum out the air. Customer service, though courteous, has no solution except to say to pop out the trough, wash it out and then put it back in 30 minutes.Doing this does not solve the heating problem. Don't waste your time or money. It worked well when I first got it, but it is useless now.
Fern C. : Good machine for the money
We bought this vacuum sealer because we are producing a lot of our own food and needed a way to seal it. We didn't want to spend the money on the more expensive machine, so we thought we would give this one a try. It is very basic compared to some of the fancier machines, but so far it is works well. There is a bit of a learning curve to make sure we got all the air out. We had a lot of success with frozen meats, and even paper and matches. We had a little less success with food that had juices in it. There is a tray for the juices, but our carrots put out extra water and the seal wasn't as good. But I think with time we will get the hang of exactly what is best for each type of food. For the price, it does exactly what we needed and we are pleased with the purchase.
Cmdivers : It is great. It seals meals quickly and keeps food fresh ...
The Seal-a-Meal Manual Vacuum Sealer is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! I don't know why I didn't order one sooner. It is great. It seals meals quickly and keeps food fresh for a longer period of time. This one comes with a few free bags, so you will have to order extra bags. My mom gave me some of hers until the ones I ordered come in. So far this thing is a blessing. I love to buy in bulk and now I can portion out food items, vacuum seal it and then stick it in the deep freezer. It is awesome. I have been able to save some money by keeping food fresh longer. The kids love to use it as well. We now seal lunch meats, snack foods, etc. The kids can cut open the bags, get what they want out of it, and then reseal it for later consumption. It is easy to use and quick. It does say to wait 20 seconds between uses. I can tell you, wait the 20 seconds other wise it gets too hot and melts the plastic. Wait the 20 seconds between uses and it won't over heat. It fits nicely in the kitchen drawer, and does not take up a lot of space. I love this gadget.
Cheryl D. : This is a great, quality product. Highly recommended!!
I have now been using this vacuum sealer for over 6 months and have had no issues. Because my husband and I use it on a daily basis, we keep it on the kitchen counter and it does not take up much space....very compact, but does an excellent job. I had researched vacuum sealers for a long time before buying this one, and most are highly overpriced for what you get. Why do you need a vacuum sealer with all kinds of bells and whistles? I made the decision to buy this one based on other Amazon reviewers and the low price...I have not been disappointed. We freeze a lot of our food because we buy in bulk and it is only the two of us. It has prolonged the life of all of the items we use in the freezer and fridge. All you have to do is put your bag in, press down and wait. It will automatically shut off when it is sealed. This was one of the best purchases I have made on Amazon. If anything should ever happen to mine, I will come right back and buy the exact one again!
Sany123 : Great Sealer but Does Take Hand Strength
I purchased this item, along with the bags it uses (some bags come with the sealer, and I purchased more as a separate item) because I plan to dehydrate fruits and vegetables from my garden and the Farmer's Market this summer. Of course, I tried the sealer as soon as I got it to seal some food and some soaps and candles. The sealer works very well. The only problem is is that it does take ALOT of downward force on the hands to start the vacuum-sealing. I have rheumatoid arthritis, and my hands and wrists are affected. It WAS painful for me to push down so hard. However, after the vacuum-sealing starts, you can take your hands off and let the machine continue its work. It DID seal both the food and the candles/soap very well. I'm glad I purchased this product as it works well and wasn't as expensive as many others.
Fred H. : It's dead
I had been thinking about getting one of these, so I took a chance and bought this unit in Sept 2019. It no longer seals. I am a casual user, probably have used 1.5 rolls of bag material (seal a meal brand), and then it just quit sucking air.... When it was working, it worked great and I really like having a vacuum sealer, but I would recommend looking around a little more as this unit is just not reliable.
CA Customer : Great Value
Great little vacuum sealer. My only complaint is it can overheat quickly. A sticker on the machine states you should let it rest for 20 seconds between each thing you vacuum seal. Does not sound like a big deal until you have 30 things to seal. The 20 seconds add up quickly. It is such a value, I would not hesitate to purchase again. The 20 seconds is not enough to keep me from recommending it. Great product for the price and it is so much smaller than a major competitor.
Anna Garcia : Pain in the Vac
Broke on me after about 3 months of heavy use. I remember when I was using it I would often time daydream on engineering it to work better. It takes awhile, it's obnoxiously loud. I'm sure a more expensive model would still suffer from the same problem of being made with 1990s technology. You have to press really hard along the entire machine for the seal to work right. it's really tiresome and I can't imagine elderly or disabled people having an easy time using this. For what it's worth, it did what it was suppose to and did it well. A horrible experience though especially if you're going to be mass producing something. It's just you and the carpel tunnel-inducing machine for hours listening to it's motors and fans do their very loud work.
Ki : Great company!
Great product. We gave this as a gift for our aunt & she used it a ton! She had a summer garden and used it probably beyond what a normal person might. The product did break BUT we had bought the warranty for her too and they replaced it with a new one ABSOLUTELY NO QUESTIONS ASKED! That's awesome customer service. Would recommend even with breakage, for customer service and we think normal use might produce deferential results! ;-)
Andrea : Four Stars instead of Five because the directions are hard ...
Four Stars instead of Five because the directions are hard to follow. I figured I'd be able to do it intuitively, but I was wrong and looked at the directions. They completely fail to tell you that the lines near "Seal Only" and "Vac and Seal" let you know exactly where to put the edge of your bag. It is not vaguely inside the trough as the directions would lead you to believe. Also, the directions fail to mention that the "hands free" mode is only for the vacuuming stage. If you're using the Seal-A-Meal rolls, you need to keep your hands pressed down on the machine until it turns itself off or you cannot continue because it will essentially remain a tube rather than become a bag.
Jessie : Great for hop storage
Grabbed this on a lightning deal and am pretty happy with it for what I wanted it for. It isn't all that powerful so I wouldn't use it on really large bags but it seems to work just fine for 5-8 inch wide bags. I use it mostly for re sealing my hops but I have done a few quick meals also and it seems to not have the strength to get all of the air out from the larger bags with larger cuts of meat. The drip tray is on the small side so you have to be pretty sparing with marinades that have liquid in them or it just won't seal.
If you're looking to use this for dry goods or as a starter vacuum sealer then I would recommend but know it's not going to be able to do a lot of larger projects and has no option for any accessories.
If you're looking to use this for dry goods or as a starter vacuum sealer then I would recommend but know it's not going to be able to do a lot of larger projects and has no option for any accessories.
Amazon Customer : Food saver vaccum
Works good on some products. Too much water or blood lessens its effectiveness. Fresh shrimp is a NO. Too wet with shells on. You must put bags in the proper place for this to work. Keep inside edges of bags DRY! Wipe with paper towel. Keep suction tray clean and DRY!
Fred H. : It's dead
I had been thinking about getting one of these, so I took a chance and bought this unit in Sept 2019. It no longer seals. I am a casual user, probably have used 1.5 rolls of bag material (seal a meal brand), and then it just quit sucking air.... When it was working, it worked great and I really like having a vacuum sealer, but I would recommend looking around a little more as this unit is just not reliable.
Darren Kuykendall : Must push hard on the lid
Couldn’t seem to get it to seal at first. The motor would run, but no suction. I discovered one must push hard....very hard on the corners to create suction to seal. For an elderly person this may be a problem, as considerable force must be applied. One seal doesn’t seem to do the trick, as within a day, the bag allows air back in. So the fix to that is to seal it twice. Doing that ensures an airtight seal, and the bag will remain under vacuum for a considerable time. All in all, it works as advertised, but knowing the “tricks” is a must.
KODY : Great Vacuum Sealer!
I as going to buy a Seal-a-Meal unit on one of the shopping channels that they had as the special of the day but had trouble with the price tag of over $150 after taxes and shipping. Of course I came over to Amazon to see what they had and to find something comparable. I have only used it a couple of times but this unit is so easy to use and works GREAT! I have already bought some of the other brand rolls of bags to use on this unit which are cheaper than the brands. Thanks you Amazon reviewers...you are what led me to buy this!
runnin mama : Doesn't work with liquids!!!
This seals okay for "simple" things... relatively dry, not very bulky items. Steaks for example. But I bought this for sous-vide cooking and am definitely limited in what it works for. It doesn't make a seal if you are working with liquids. It just sucks the liquid into the drip tray which results in you losing your ingredients, and then the plastic gets wet and won't seal. I've tried doing sauces in the bags that came with it and rolls of vacuum seal bag materials and it just doesn't work. I end up with a big mess too.
Even with the easier stuff it was still hit or miss. Just the natural juices released by fish or if you put a tiny bit of marinade in a bag, sometimes the vacuum will suck it through the opening while it's trying to seal and not work. And you have to press on the bar really hard sometimes. I would not recommend this product.
Even with the easier stuff it was still hit or miss. Just the natural juices released by fish or if you put a tiny bit of marinade in a bag, sometimes the vacuum will suck it through the opening while it's trying to seal and not work. And you have to press on the bar really hard sometimes. I would not recommend this product.
Jethro : GREAT !!!!
I bought one of these three years ago and it still works great !
My neighbor bought an expensive one which quit on him after a year or so , he has been using mine every year , as well as me , so it gets lots of use.
I see a quite a few reviews where people have had troubles with sealing , the only time I have had a problem is when the bags are no good , tried a different roll and it works fine again , if you have a sealing problem , try a different roll of bags.
Fantastic machine for the price , will buy another if this one ever quits !
My neighbor bought an expensive one which quit on him after a year or so , he has been using mine every year , as well as me , so it gets lots of use.
I see a quite a few reviews where people have had troubles with sealing , the only time I have had a problem is when the bags are no good , tried a different roll and it works fine again , if you have a sealing problem , try a different roll of bags.
Fantastic machine for the price , will buy another if this one ever quits !
PrimeSince2009 : Ehhh....yeah why not...well, maybe buy the bigger one...
Works well for the price but just had to order the model that is a couple levels up and about 3 times the cost for durability...this little guy just couldn't take the amount of work I was throwing at it, and for the $$ that makes perfect sense. I certainly got my usage out of it...it does still function, just not like new anymore :(
My advice: just by the $60 or even the $90 one...Twice or 3 times the cost for 10 to 15 times the usage....plus...
My advice: just by the $60 or even the $90 one...Twice or 3 times the cost for 10 to 15 times the usage....plus...
Laura : Doesn't keep a seal on veggies
I am completely baffled as to how anyone got this product to work. I can and freeze a lot of veggies in the summer so I purchased this item thinking that it might do a better job of keeping my produce fresh. I got the item today, attempted to freeze 1.5 cups of corn kernels and after 6 attempts finally gave up. It appears to suck the air from the bag but in the process it also sucks the juice from the item which won't let a seal stay on the bag. If any liquid is on the seal the bag won't seal. This might be fine for meat, but it doesn't work for a bag of veggies. This was a completely waste of money so I'm returning it. Very disappointed as I wanted to be able to better store my produce. :-(
Sun : Does what it's supposed to do
This my first vacuum sealer so I don't have anything to compare it to but it works great so far. I usually purchase large amounts of meat at a time from Costco and it would get freezer burnt. This helps my food last longer and fresher. I also have an Anova and I use my sealer to thoroughly cook the food. Any type of liquid will throw it off but very decent for the price.
D'Arla Nowlin : but it has done a great job, so far
This is a no-frills sealer, but it has done a great job, so far. You can use rolls or bags with it. After reading other reviews, I knew to pre-freeze anything that had enough juices or liquids to pose a problem during the vacuum sealing process. For most things, I can put the food in the bag, fold the top underneath, freeze overnight, and then vacuum seal it the next day. For things like soups and sauces, I freeze them in covered plastic containers, then pop them out of the container, and vacuum seal them. Everything then stays fresh and I don't lose food to freezer burn. I love that I can freeze individual portions of food, and have a variety of meals quickly available without having to cook every day. I'm now freezing and using leftovers that we used to often let spoil before we finished them. I'm very glad I bought this. It saves money on groceries, and it saves time and effort.
KODY : Great Vacuum Sealer!
I as going to buy a Seal-a-Meal unit on one of the shopping channels that they had as the special of the day but had trouble with the price tag of over $150 after taxes and shipping. Of course I came over to Amazon to see what they had and to find something comparable. I have only used it a couple of times but this unit is so easy to use and works GREAT! I have already bought some of the other brand rolls of bags to use on this unit which are cheaper than the brands. Thanks you Amazon reviewers...you are what led me to buy this!
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