Potane Vacuum Sealer Machine, 85kPa Pro Vacuum Food Sealer, 8-in-1 Easy Presets, 4 Food Modes, Dry&Moist&Soft&Delicate with Starter Kit, Compact Design(Silver)… review and price compare 2025
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- KEEP FOOD FRESHER & SAVE MONEY: The POTANE VS2690 vacuum sealers use enhanced heating wires and brushless motor. While other barginbrands use small heating wires and cheaper motor, That's why we ensure a 2-year no-hassle return guarantee and 5-year warranty, save your money by choosing a trustworthy machine.
- 8-In-1 EASY PRESETS&SMART CONTROL SYSTEM: 4 operation modes and four vacuum sealing modes. It can precisely FEEL and vacuum according to the type of foods.
- SLOPING TOP DESIGN: The sloping top design prevents the juice from being drawn out while vacuuming foods like meat. It also ensures the vacuum sealer bags to be fully used.
- ETL TESTED & CERTIFIED: The POTANE vacuum sealer is ETL certified by Nationally Recognized Test Laboratories (NRTLs) for compliance with applicable product safety standards, SAFETY IS OUR NUMBER 1 PRIORITY.
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Questions about Potane Vacuum Sealer Machine, 85kPa Pro Vacuum Food Sealer, 8-in-1 Easy Presets, 4 Food Modes, Dry&Moist&Soft&Delicate with Starter Kit, Compact Design(Silver)…
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where is it made?
Answer: This machine is made in one of our Chinese cooperator factories(we also cooperate with some factories in Philippines), where our rival brands like FoodSaver are also set up here.
Answer: It is made in China.
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how long does the food stay fresh?
Answer: I have an ancient Food Saver machine. I also have a chest freezer I keep at minus 10-15 degrees F. (measured with a thermometer). About 12 years ago, I lost a vac-packed strip steak in the bottom of the freezer. When I found the steak, I thawed and sautéed it. Perfectly fresh. Of course, YMMV depending on type of freezer and temperature at which you keep it.
Answer: I have had frozen beef that lasted over 1 year. My mushrooms in a sealed canister will extend the life by about another 7 to 10 days in the fridge.
Answer: beef will last over 5 years, pork will last over 3 years and chicken will last over 1 year in the freezer.
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Does the Starter Kit come with bags?
Answer: It it comes with 2 rolls of bag material that you can cut to the size bag you need. I hope this was helpful.
Answer: Yes there are some bags that come with the package.
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How much hamburger meat can you seal at one. time ?
Answer: I have done 10 pounds at once. I portioned them into one-pound balls, placed in vacuum bag, vacuum sealed them and then flattened them before freezing. I had to wait a minute or so between each bag but got all 10 done. Have not done more than that so far, thou8gh.
Answer: I don't think there is reasonable limit. What works for me is to separate into portion size and freeze.
Answer: That really depends on the size of the bag you are using. And whether you are cooking the hamburger first. You can stuff the bags pretty full. Just leave space at the top for the sealing.
Answer: The bags are cut to the size needed for the portion you would be vacuum sealing. I would seal one pound sizes but it would be up to you.
Answer: You can easily fit in 4 quarter-pound patties in the small seal bags.
Answer: It depends on the bag size.
Answer: Depends on how big you make your bag!
Answer: That depends on the size of the bag you are using.
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Where can I get the accessories for canning?
Answer: You can get them from thier website or here on Amazon.
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How many lieters per minute will it vacuum?
Answer: I purchased this at the request from my wife. She says it great.
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My new potane sealer makes a hooting noise when i press down on the sides to lock them. does this signal trouble ahead? thank you.
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Does this work on things that are dry and finely ground? Such as ground coffee, flour, etc? Would it still only pull the air out?
Answer: It can work on powder such as flour and ground coffee, please leave 3-5 inches of bag material and also use a folded paper towel between food and top of the bag.
Answer: It can work on powder such as flour and ground coffee, please leave 3-5 inches of bag material and also use a folded paper towel between food and top of the bag.
Answer: I am not sure. With a product like flower or coffee, it might be pulled out with the vacuum. I would suggest using a vacuum seal canister for something like that. This would save you on bag material as you can seal the container, open it when you need to access the contents and then reseal it. These containers are great because you can reseal an endless amount of times. Hope this helps you some.
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Which vacuum sealer are the best
Answer: This one works good
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Can this seal 15" wide rolls? I need something wider than 11 inches.
Answer: No it can only seal bags no more wider than 12 inches.
Answer: No. You should contact the seller they may have a bigger one.
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What is the vacuum pressure?
Answer: Good
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Funciona con 240 Volts?
Answer: The rated voltage is 120V and cannot be used under 240V voltage.
Answer: Hola, Esta es sólo para 110 volts .
Answer: No, solo es 110, al conectarlo a un 240v quemaras ciertas resistencias. te recomiendo que no lo hagas.
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has anybody used this for fresh veggies such as zucchini?
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Are there extra bags with this machine? and, when done vacuuming, does it slice the bag? is there a slicer embedded in machine? or need scissors? thx
Answer: The cutter come with the machine is not a built-in one. But it is very easy and safe to use. Surrounding the blade is a circle of ABS material which is BPA free.
Answer: Yes, it comes with bags. No, it doesn't slice the bag. No, there is not a slicer embedded in the machine. If you have never had a food sealer you may like this, but I have always had FoodSaver and this one seemed inferior.
Answer: I do not remember if it came with bags because we added bags to our order. You will need to cut your own bags. This is like most other vacuum sealing machines. You cut the bag and seal one end, then vacuum seal the other end with your food.
Answer: No extra bags. But, there is an offer for bags if you leave a review of the product. There is a separate hand-held slicer they give you or you could use scissors, but there is not built-in slicer.
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How long does it take to get this machine
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Does this come with an accessory hose?
Answer: Yes. Mine came with the accessory hose which fits inside the machine.
Answer: It is supposed to come with one. Mine didn’t come in my package though.
Answer: If it is not in your package, please contact us and we will send you one immediately for free.
Answer: No it doesn't.
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Hola Yo quiero recibir este producto antes del 18 de noviembre, es posible ?
Answer: Yes, of course, you can choose "expedited shipping" when you order this product, it will arrive the next day after your purchase. Normally our product will be delivered within 2-3 days.
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Are the bags that are included with this product bpa free or sous vide safe?
Answer: No it’s not
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Where is my $30.00 amazon gift card?? i jumped through all the hoops! thank you potane.
Answer: Any questions please contact the customer support. Thanks!
Answer: Well, that changes things. This seller buys 5-star reviews?
Answer: I received mine. Did you do all the steps in the instructions and send them the email confirmation with proof of the review?
Answer: This changes things for me too. I am staying away!
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Will the included hose fit Food Saver accessories?
Answer: I don't know, I gave up on Food Saver brand many years ago.
Answer: Yes
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Where can I find vacuum seal canisters that work with this sealer? Amazon doesn't seem to carry their brand canisters.
Answer: Amazon sells canisters comparable with POTANE vacuum Sealer Machines. There are the POTANE Vacuum Storage Canister & Lunch Box which are are sold here on Amazon. Those are small and are good for small items. I used them for marinating small steaks and chicken filets. I have also purchased and used the Magic Vac 2.5 liter container that works with Potane. Potane has a common hose connector compatible with many different brands of vacuum containers. I also have purchased wine stoppers that worked fine with POTANE also.
Answer: https://www.amazon.com/POTANE-Vacuum-Storage-Canister-Lunch/dp/B08NFPVZQ8/ref=asc_df_B08NFPVZQ8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475771454365&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2381889194896372686&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005554&hvtargid=pla-1167918798174&psc=1
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Will it work on 220 volt?
Answer: I use it at 110 Volts. It doesn't have a converter to 220 Volts, so I can suppose that will not work at 220V.
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Where do I get replacement bags
Answer: On Amazon go to: POTANE 6 Pack 11"x20'(3Rolls) and 8"x20' (3Rolls)Thickened Vacuum Sealer Bags ， Smell-Proof, Puncture Prevention, Heavy duty for POTANE,
Answer: https://www.amazon.com/POTANE-Smell-Proof-Puncture-Prevention-Commercial/dp/B08BRPYGKX/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=potane+vacuum+sealer+bags&qid=1620747689&sr=8-4
Answer: Replacement bags you can order or go to youtube for the best and most economical ways to get bags you will be impressed and enlighten
Answer: I ordered the Potane 6 pack on Amazon.
Answer: Amazon
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Does this have automatic bag detection?
Answer: No it does not
Answer: No, doesn't have.
Answer: No
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how do you write a review for this product i got as a gift?
Answer: Go to website or get in touch with Amazon I just love mibes
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Will this vacuum and seal mason jar lids?
Answer: Because most mason jars have no holes in the lid, so it cannot be sealed and vacuumed. If you need to store food in an airtight jar, I suggest you use Potane’s Canister, it can be vacuumed and sealed.
Answer: You can, yes. Theres a seperate attachment you can buy for that. I havent seen one made by this brand but its compatible with the food saver "jar style" attachment that fits with this hose.
Answer: It does have an additional air tube to use for lids or whatever else.
Answer: No it won’t. Unless there is some type of adapter available?
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Which option do i need to choose for storing homemade jerky beef meat? Regular seal and vacumme or moist option?
Answer: that depends if you are letting it marinate to dehydrate it in moist. if it is already done in vacuum and normal sealing.
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Will any brand vacuum bag work with this sealer?
Answer: Yes, any brand vacuum sealer bags can work with this sealer.
Answer: I have only used the ones that came with it. Good timing however, I was just going to open the bags that I bought from Amazon and haven used. I also have not opened the bags that were sent to me from Potane. Today I'm making soup and decided to put it into bags instead of Tupperware container as the bags take up less space, and my garage freezer is getting full. Ask me again next week and I will definitely know the answer. If all else fails, send your question to Potane Customer Service. They have been outstanding with their help.
Answer: Yes as long as they are vacuum sealer bags.
Answer: I have used several brand name bags and have had no problems whatsoever.
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Can this be used with the rolls or is it bags only?
Answer: You can use bags or rolls. I prefer rolls, I can make them to the sizes I need. I reuse the bags later for smaller packages of vac pack needs.
Answer: This machine can be used with vacuum seal bags rolls and precut bags. Bags rolls need to be cut before using.
Answer: Rolls work great. Cut length, seal one end, put items in, vacuum seal. Just one extra step with using the rolls, but you have no waste.
Answer: Rolls and bags. Bags come in different sizes; need to be able to hold contents easily so you can vacuum and seal properly
Answer: Rolls work fine you just need to cut twice. First to seal the bottom and then cut to size you need, insert the item and then seal again. I think that is why folks purchase the bags. The machine comes with a couple rolls of to use. BTW this machine works really well. Wife is sealing Xmas cookies to ship across the country.
Answer: Yes, you can use both. The discussion on the Amazon listing says you can use both and shows the option of buying both with the initial purchase of the sealer itself
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How does it compare to the function of a food saver brand machine?
Answer: I bought this one because my foodsaver v850 failed after six uses... Very happy with the Potane brand.
Answer: That’s what I had and for me it’s better . Has a stronger seal and the vac-pac seems to be better. Nice design to and far cheaper hope that helps !
Answer: I am not sure but I can tell you this works and seals wonderfully. Easy to use as well. I recommend it!
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I need that the divice will arrive at 18 November, Its possible?
Answer: Yes, of course, you can choose "expedited shipping" when you order this product, it will arrive the next day after your purchase. Normally our product will be delivered within 2-3 days.
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Este modelo sirve para bolsas lisas? o solo bolsas standar de labrado?
Answer: No tengo idea. Yo las uso con las bolsas que trae el equipo
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Does the machine come with a bag cutter
Answer: No, it does not. Instructions suggest using scissors or cutters, then seal one end, place items in bag and seal other end.
Answer: Yes. The boxes of bag refills i have opened also had bag cutters enclosed.
Answer: Yes but it is not a built cutter. A hand held cutter
Answer: No it doesn't.
Answer: No
Answer: Yes it does
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A red light comes on during vacuum and seal process is this normal? Also its very loud during the vacuum process is that normal?
Answer: Yes the red light will be on when you press the vac&seal button and it operates. By the way the sound may be a little loud for newbies but it's normal comparing with other vacuum sealer machines.
Answer: The red light comes on when the bag is being sealed. The vacuum noise is normal.
Answer: Red light is normal, but mine is not that loud.
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Saw the video the first person posted. is it normal for the machine to be so loud? newbie here. want to preserve fresh hot peppers and meats. thx
Answer: The ones ive messed with that actually do a good job make some noise. Ive used 2 that were whisper quite, but they were junk that barely vacuumed enough to be effective for "preserving" and died rather quickly.
Answer: It will be loud all the times for this type of machine. Putting food in the storage bag and sealed is all the same except wet food should be dried by paper before sealing.
Answer: Yes, this is our second food sealer, and both are loud when sealing. First one was Food Saver brand.
Answer: Mine is not loud and works great.
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how wide a bag
Answer: It comes with 5 each of an 8” and 11” wide bags.
Answer: It’s wonderfull I buy before 3 and return it, but this my dream. I’ll recommend to my freinds
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Will this do 1 pint vacuum seal zip lock bags?
Answer: Dear customer, the vacuum sealer can work with vacuum seal zip lock bags. You can use the hose to finish it. Please see related videos on YOUTUBE or ask the seller of zip lock bags.
Answer: For just sealing yes but the fumes from bags like that (which literally melt not just heat seal) probably arent very good to be filling your house with for health reasons not just the awful stench and they kinda melt and ruin the heating element. Also they dont hold up well for vacuuming AND sealing.
Answer: I haven't used my sealer yet but I assume it will let you use pint bags because when I ordered the bags for this sealer it came in pint, quart & gallon size bags.
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Is there a hose with wine corks to seal wine bottles? Are sealable cansters available?
Answer: No.
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Can you use individual bags or only works with rolls??
Answer: Individual bags wirk
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Does this start sealing as soon as the lid is closed, or do you need to press a button?
Answer: Mine started as soon as the top was securely in place. When closing the top you should hear a "click" indicating it is closed then it should start.
Answer: You have to press the button, one button is for sealing and the other is to vacuum seal
Answer: of course not, must press buttons
Answer: You have to press a button.
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how wide of a bag will it seal?
Answer: It will seal an 11" bag perfectly every time.
Answer: It comes with an 8inch roll and 11in roll. The 11 inch looks to me like the widest I would go. You could make it as deep as you wanted.
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Has anyone used this for meal prepping?
Answer: Not exactly sure what you mean, but I use to prep my food for storage in freezer and long-term storage of dry foods. If you are looking for a vacuum sealer, you can't beat this machine for reliability.
Answer: Yes all the time. As a professional chef, I use my soups vide machine a lot and I love the cryovac Machine by Potane. Due to the COVID 19 issue I bought, cryovac and froze over 100 lbs of beef, chicken and pork. A definite buy ‘
Answer: Vacumes and seals very good. You have to use Potane bags or it won't work.
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Does this have a removable drip tray?
Answer: Not removable,All together in one piece!
Answer: No it’s built in but easy to clean
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Does your vacuum sealer come with a jar sealer?
Answer: It does come with the hose that you would attach to a jar for vacuum sealing.
Answer: There is a hose that is housed inside the lid for use with canisters that have port holes to evacuate and create a vacuum air out. The canisters are sold separately.
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During 5 years warranty period, if vacuum stopping working and send back to fix it, buyer or seller, who pay shipping cost?
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Do you honor the warranty for international customers?
Answer: Evidently they don't honor warranty
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Will it seal mylar?
Answer: The machine can seal snack bags and some other plastic bags but cannot vacuum them.
Answer: The machine can seal snack bags and some other plastic bags but can not vacuum them.
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Does this have automatic bag sealer?
Answer: Yes, this unit vacuums and automatically seals the bag. There is also an option to manually seal if you prefer.
Answer: No
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Can you use a variety of bag widths with this machine or only one size?
Answer: The sealing width of our machine is 12.2 inches, and most bags on the market are 6'', 8'' or 11'' inches wide. So this machine is useful with any bag widths you can find on the market.
Answer: This machine is available for any bag you can find on the market. The sealing width of our machine is 12.2 inches, and most bags on the market is 6'', 8'' or 11'' inches wide. So all of them work.
Answer: The Potane food saver is just under 12" wide where the bags are inserted. The bags sent to me from Potane are 8" wide as are the ones I purchased from Amazon. At this point I have only used the 8" bags. I have all sorts of items that have been stored in the freezer and 8" has suited me well. I would imagine bags over 12" wide will not fit. So far, I have enjoyed using mine and feel it was a great purchase for me.
Answer: Yes, you can use a variety of bag sizes, as long as the width of the bag fits within the vacuum opening. As long as the bag mouth fits in, you can seal it. We also bought the bag material so we can make longer bags and seal them on both ends for real flexibility.
Answer: I can use different size bags.
Answer: Yes I had extra bags leftover from a previous sealer
Answer: Yes, 11 inch and smaller. I use 11 inch, 8 inch and the split 11 inch which becomes about 5 1/2 inch.
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I see 8 inch size bags by potane. Is this machine able to process 11 inch bags from other brands?
Answer: Yes, I bought this compact unit because I can use my existing supply of 11 inch bags and rolls.
Product reviews of Potane Vacuum Sealer Machine, 85kPa Pro Vacuum Food Sealer, 8-in-1 Easy Presets, 4 Food Modes, Dry&Moist&Soft&Delicate with Starter Kit, Compact Design(Silver)…
Joseph Ferraro : Works Great .Please read the instructions first.
This POTANE Vacuum Sealer replaced my original FoodSaver brand purchased 20 years ago. With the multitude of vacuum sealers on the market. I needed to take some time and research brands and reviews. Going thru the reviews was a painful process. Trying to get real reviews, and flagging bogus ones. I decided on this POTANE Vacuum Sealer.
First off my original FoodSaver had 2 modes. Push and hold the start button until the Foodsaver stopped. Or using the large mouth jar seal adapter with the same press and hold button. The options on the POTANE Vacuum Sealer are great. I can choose to just seal a bag, just vacuum or select auto mode. The just seal option is what I like a lot. With my old FoodSaver could not use the last 10 feet of the rolls of bags. The only way I could use the whole roll was to seal the begging of the bag, then unroll it. Seal the other end and roll it back up. Now I can customize sealing strength to suit my needs. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU PRESS BOTH CORNERS DOWN UNTIL THEY CLICK. if you do not the sealer will not work properly. BUT DO NOT STORE THE SEALER WITH THE SAID CORNERS LOCKED. this will deform the seal for the heating element. This machine is great. but I can't emphasize enough. "PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS" Most of the negative reviews were due to people not following instructions.
First off my original FoodSaver had 2 modes. Push and hold the start button until the Foodsaver stopped. Or using the large mouth jar seal adapter with the same press and hold button. The options on the POTANE Vacuum Sealer are great. I can choose to just seal a bag, just vacuum or select auto mode. The just seal option is what I like a lot. With my old FoodSaver could not use the last 10 feet of the rolls of bags. The only way I could use the whole roll was to seal the begging of the bag, then unroll it. Seal the other end and roll it back up. Now I can customize sealing strength to suit my needs. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU PRESS BOTH CORNERS DOWN UNTIL THEY CLICK. if you do not the sealer will not work properly. BUT DO NOT STORE THE SEALER WITH THE SAID CORNERS LOCKED. this will deform the seal for the heating element. This machine is great. but I can't emphasize enough. "PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS" Most of the negative reviews were due to people not following instructions.
Heather T. : Review update
So far so good. We got our vacuum packer super fast, nothing missing and it was not damaged. Love that it has options for wet/dry and soft/delicate foods. Came with an extra sealing gasket, which will be helpful.
Update: After using this unit for a couple months, I felt I needed to come back and edit my review. While the options of wet/dry/delicate foods are a nice option and work fine, we've come to find over time this unit vacuum packs less and less. I can use the vacuum/seal three times before I have to stop and let it cool down. If I use the manual vacuum and manual seal buttons it in a sense over rides it and will keep going, but I'm worried it will burn out. If you hunt and /or fish this is not the unit to buy when you're processing and packing your own meats. Spend the extra bucks and upgrade.
Update: After using this unit for a couple months, I felt I needed to come back and edit my review. While the options of wet/dry/delicate foods are a nice option and work fine, we've come to find over time this unit vacuum packs less and less. I can use the vacuum/seal three times before I have to stop and let it cool down. If I use the manual vacuum and manual seal buttons it in a sense over rides it and will keep going, but I'm worried it will burn out. If you hunt and /or fish this is not the unit to buy when you're processing and packing your own meats. Spend the extra bucks and upgrade.
Beth Peterson : Excellent product but...
It's a great product but for me, it's extremely hard to close/lock. I'm 5'2" and work out with weights but I have to get on a stool and put all my weight and muscle into closing this food saver. I've thought it was closed and locked only to find out that there was no seal, so I had to try again. Thus the stool and all my weight behind it. That's why the 4 stars rather than 5. I'm glad I have one but hate that it takes so much effort to close and lock.
Katie Billiot : Love It. Perfect for Sous Vide
I love this machine. The options are nice.... soft, moist, dry, etc etc. This was easy to use. I had to use the manual to learn to push corners down hard to hear the click when it's closed. It took more pressure than I expected. I ecommend to double seal both ends of the bag..... had many fail with my vacuum sealer. I will use this for dry goods when kayaking.
I also love the lightweight and small footprint of this item but it seems sturdy. 5 year Ltd warrant registration was simple.
I also love the lightweight and small footprint of this item but it seems sturdy. 5 year Ltd warrant registration was simple.
Zack : Easy to use
I've used other handheld vacuum sealers and noticed they were really finicky to work. At times you had to have the nozzles in a very specific place or orientation otherwise it wouldn't work. With this machine it made the entire process really easy and streamlined. It was as simple as putting the food in the bag, tucking the open end of the bag into the machine and clicking a button.
I also like how they included a couple of bags for you to start with and that the included manual was easy to understand if I ever had any trouble with using anything. One part I noticed was this also includes a hose for you to attach to other bags, but I didn't have a use or need for it.
I also like how they included a couple of bags for you to start with and that the included manual was easy to understand if I ever had any trouble with using anything. One part I noticed was this also includes a hose for you to attach to other bags, but I didn't have a use or need for it.
Beth J. : Works great
I’ve had multiple food savers and vacuum sealers over the years. I don’t like getting stuck buying name brand bags. Most of all, I HATE when the bags fails and I get freezer burn. After looking at model after model for a new vacuum sealer, I decided to give this one a chance. I’m glad I did. Yah, I do miss storage for the roll, and a built in cutter. And on moist it does take a bit longer to seal than some of the other models I’ve owned. But here is what really truly counts. It seals, doesn’t fail, is air tight. Oh, and the best part, it’s at a reasonable price. Smaller footprint, easy to store, and WORKS EVERY TIME. I seal everything from food to craft supplies. I was nervous, but decided to take the chance , since I could return it I if I didn’t like it. This one is a keeper.
JanMarie : Powerful Vacuum with Reliable Seals
I couldn't be more satisfied! This sealer has fabulous vacuum power. Not once has it failed to seal a bag with the first attempt, and no vacuum-sealed bags have lost their vacuum nor been wasted. The machine is well-designed, as the electric cord stores under the bottom and the hose attachment stores inside the top. This vacuum sealer is simple to use and has been reliable without fail on dry and frozen foods. This vacuum sealer is a very good value for the money and backed by a five-year warranty. I would not hesitate to recommend it to others.
Z : Easy pizy vacuum squeezy
New to the vacuum seal game, but know quality when I see it. The first day it arrived I had it out of the box, and working hard within minutes. The machine directions and buttons are all straight forward and simple. I recommend reading the tips and tricks prior to using. When doing chicken breast or some juicy meat I rolled a paper towel and placed it at the end of the bag. When it sealed it helped soak up those juices, and keep them from being pulled into the machine. It comes with 2 rolls of plastic to utilize, which was awesome. I meal prepped over 50 pounds of meat day way, did not even make a dent in the provided bags. Overall I have nothing negative to say about this machine, but I have not utilized all the settings yet. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good vacuum sealer, be it novice or professional sealer persons!
Beth J. : Works great
I’ve had multiple food savers and vacuum sealers over the years. I don’t like getting stuck buying name brand bags. Most of all, I HATE when the bags fails and I get freezer burn. After looking at model after model for a new vacuum sealer, I decided to give this one a chance. I’m glad I did. Yah, I do miss storage for the roll, and a built in cutter. And on moist it does take a bit longer to seal than some of the other models I’ve owned. But here is what really truly counts. It seals, doesn’t fail, is air tight. Oh, and the best part, it’s at a reasonable price. Smaller footprint, easy to store, and WORKS EVERY TIME. I seal everything from food to craft supplies. I was nervous, but decided to take the chance , since I could return it I if I didn’t like it. This one is a keeper.
Katie Billiot : Love It. Perfect for Sous Vide
I love this machine. The options are nice.... soft, moist, dry, etc etc. This was easy to use. I had to use the manual to learn to push corners down hard to hear the click when it's closed. It took more pressure than I expected. I ecommend to double seal both ends of the bag..... had many fail with my vacuum sealer. I will use this for dry goods when kayaking.
I also love the lightweight and small footprint of this item but it seems sturdy. 5 year Ltd warrant registration was simple.
I also love the lightweight and small footprint of this item but it seems sturdy. 5 year Ltd warrant registration was simple.
ss : Gives professional results!
I have researched many vacuum sealers, and even purchased a Food Saver from Costco, but decided to get this one due to its 5 year warranty.
It does have several food settings which makes it a breeze to seal different types of food without crushing or sucking all the fluid out. I used the bag rolls which came with this and 3rd party bags too -- they all work fine, so you do not have to commit to OEM bags. We sealed some freshly smoked meats and fish to give away to friends, and they now look so professional compared to tossing the food into a ziplock bag or Saran wrap. I do not find the machine to be noisy at all, and in fact it is much less noise than I expected after reading some reviews. My espresso machine is louder than this sealer. Overall, a good purchase and solid performance.
It does have several food settings which makes it a breeze to seal different types of food without crushing or sucking all the fluid out. I used the bag rolls which came with this and 3rd party bags too -- they all work fine, so you do not have to commit to OEM bags. We sealed some freshly smoked meats and fish to give away to friends, and they now look so professional compared to tossing the food into a ziplock bag or Saran wrap. I do not find the machine to be noisy at all, and in fact it is much less noise than I expected after reading some reviews. My espresso machine is louder than this sealer. Overall, a good purchase and solid performance.
Sarah Laskey : The Quality
Love it! Works extremely well, definitely worth the money spent. It’s quick and very easy to use, I like the different options to choose from based around what kind of food you’re trying to save. The only thing is it would be nice if it has a cutter some how attached to it so it doesn’t get lost rather it be just a clip on the side or an actual built in cutter.... I ended up taking a piece of string and putting the cutter on that and storing it where the chord goes so i don’t loose it. The other thing is I like the fact the chord has a storage cubby and doesn’t have to hang out and about. I also like that you don’t have to waste a bunch of the bags when using the Roll others when you seal them they leave like inches of just extra and you have to give yourself that more space then this one
KC : Potane Sealer - Great product, BETTER company
Bought this specifically because I wanted a sealer with the accessory hose. Reached out to see if it was defective - they were incredibly helpful (via Facebook chat AND email), made little videos to explain how to use it, they were A-MAZING. I wish I could buy my next car from them. lol... Seriously, love the sealer, have used it half a dozen times in the last week alone, LOVE IT, and I'll actually use it way more than my last one because it's so much less clunky / fiddly.
Joseph Ferraro : Works Great .Please read the instructions first.
This POTANE Vacuum Sealer replaced my original FoodSaver brand purchased 20 years ago. With the multitude of vacuum sealers on the market. I needed to take some time and research brands and reviews. Going thru the reviews was a painful process. Trying to get real reviews, and flagging bogus ones. I decided on this POTANE Vacuum Sealer.
First off my original FoodSaver had 2 modes. Push and hold the start button until the Foodsaver stopped. Or using the large mouth jar seal adapter with the same press and hold button. The options on the POTANE Vacuum Sealer are great. I can choose to just seal a bag, just vacuum or select auto mode. The just seal option is what I like a lot. With my old FoodSaver could not use the last 10 feet of the rolls of bags. The only way I could use the whole roll was to seal the begging of the bag, then unroll it. Seal the other end and roll it back up. Now I can customize sealing strength to suit my needs. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU PRESS BOTH CORNERS DOWN UNTIL THEY CLICK. if you do not the sealer will not work properly. BUT DO NOT STORE THE SEALER WITH THE SAID CORNERS LOCKED. this will deform the seal for the heating element. This machine is great. but I can't emphasize enough. "PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS" Most of the negative reviews were due to people not following instructions.
First off my original FoodSaver had 2 modes. Push and hold the start button until the Foodsaver stopped. Or using the large mouth jar seal adapter with the same press and hold button. The options on the POTANE Vacuum Sealer are great. I can choose to just seal a bag, just vacuum or select auto mode. The just seal option is what I like a lot. With my old FoodSaver could not use the last 10 feet of the rolls of bags. The only way I could use the whole roll was to seal the begging of the bag, then unroll it. Seal the other end and roll it back up. Now I can customize sealing strength to suit my needs. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU PRESS BOTH CORNERS DOWN UNTIL THEY CLICK. if you do not the sealer will not work properly. BUT DO NOT STORE THE SEALER WITH THE SAID CORNERS LOCKED. this will deform the seal for the heating element. This machine is great. but I can't emphasize enough. "PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS" Most of the negative reviews were due to people not following instructions.
Abbyhun : My favorite kitchen appliance!
Also, I know it says not to.... but it works fine to seal things like frozen berries packages etc after using them to make a smoothie. Keeps them fresh and delicious. We also reseal all our chip bags after use. It works great on them and have had no problems on those type of materials.
Palm tree : This vaccum sealer is a workhorse!!
Susan : MUCH Better Than the FoodSaver
I've had my Potane for a year now, and I'm extremely happy with this unit. I've had two FoodSavers, and they were both a pain in the butt. No more constant fiddling to get the suction to come on. It just works every time. It also has the various settings for moist and dry. The only thing it doesn't have is space inside that holds a roll internally, but I couldn't care less. Oh, AND it's much smaller and easier to store.
utah blue : Great vacuum machine, SMALL in size but BIG in PERFOMANCE easy to use
Used this vacuum machine for the first time and it was easy to use and worked flawless. It is small in size but big in performance. Just push the right buttons and it does the job for you perfectly. If I had to I would buy this machine again in a heart beat !!! It's small in size makes it perfect to put it away without taking up a whole shelf !!!
Lady M : Its very very easy to use.
I only use this for the first time. Didnt like the part i have to press down to a click sound to close but other than that, i dont have anything to compalin. Very Very Very easy to use and you can find tutorial on YT. I felt like the suction power is A okay.. but we will see. However, for a first time owner, this is a good product to buy
Deb : Super easy to use & Works Great
1st Vacuum sealer I've ever owned & I'm highly satisfied with it. Suction Power is great, Super easy to use, even seals chip bags for freshness. I've sealed fruits vegetables, meats, even sealed bananas & strawberries to freeze for smoothies. You can use for organizing small craft items - beads, sequins, & such. Perfect way to organize small items. couldn't be happier with this product. Even has a 5 yr warranty! Looking for good quality, dfon'y hesitate to buy.
Beth J. : Works great
I’ve had multiple food savers and vacuum sealers over the years. I don’t like getting stuck buying name brand bags. Most of all, I HATE when the bags fails and I get freezer burn. After looking at model after model for a new vacuum sealer, I decided to give this one a chance. I’m glad I did. Yah, I do miss storage for the roll, and a built in cutter. And on moist it does take a bit longer to seal than some of the other models I’ve owned. But here is what really truly counts. It seals, doesn’t fail, is air tight. Oh, and the best part, it’s at a reasonable price. Smaller footprint, easy to store, and WORKS EVERY TIME. I seal everything from food to craft supplies. I was nervous, but decided to take the chance , since I could return it I if I didn’t like it. This one is a keeper.
Joseph Ferraro : Works Great .Please read the instructions first.
This POTANE Vacuum Sealer replaced my original FoodSaver brand purchased 20 years ago. With the multitude of vacuum sealers on the market. I needed to take some time and research brands and reviews. Going thru the reviews was a painful process. Trying to get real reviews, and flagging bogus ones. I decided on this POTANE Vacuum Sealer.
First off my original FoodSaver had 2 modes. Push and hold the start button until the Foodsaver stopped. Or using the large mouth jar seal adapter with the same press and hold button. The options on the POTANE Vacuum Sealer are great. I can choose to just seal a bag, just vacuum or select auto mode. The just seal option is what I like a lot. With my old FoodSaver could not use the last 10 feet of the rolls of bags. The only way I could use the whole roll was to seal the begging of the bag, then unroll it. Seal the other end and roll it back up. Now I can customize sealing strength to suit my needs. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU PRESS BOTH CORNERS DOWN UNTIL THEY CLICK. if you do not the sealer will not work properly. BUT DO NOT STORE THE SEALER WITH THE SAID CORNERS LOCKED. this will deform the seal for the heating element. This machine is great. but I can't emphasize enough. "PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS" Most of the negative reviews were due to people not following instructions.
First off my original FoodSaver had 2 modes. Push and hold the start button until the Foodsaver stopped. Or using the large mouth jar seal adapter with the same press and hold button. The options on the POTANE Vacuum Sealer are great. I can choose to just seal a bag, just vacuum or select auto mode. The just seal option is what I like a lot. With my old FoodSaver could not use the last 10 feet of the rolls of bags. The only way I could use the whole roll was to seal the begging of the bag, then unroll it. Seal the other end and roll it back up. Now I can customize sealing strength to suit my needs. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU PRESS BOTH CORNERS DOWN UNTIL THEY CLICK. if you do not the sealer will not work properly. BUT DO NOT STORE THE SEALER WITH THE SAID CORNERS LOCKED. this will deform the seal for the heating element. This machine is great. but I can't emphasize enough. "PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS" Most of the negative reviews were due to people not following instructions.
Josh : Does not seal through moisture
If you plan to use this for only dry items it may work great for you. I live in Florida and use a vacuum sealer regularly for freezing fresh seafood. Anyone that has ever vacuum sealed fish/meat knows that liquid tends to get sucked out the bag into a catch tray and may result in the heat seal needing to be done a second time. This machine wouldn’t seal after the third attempt through the moisture and I had to wait roughly 10 seconds between each attempt or it wouldn’t allow a seal. For me its useless.
Elsie : Happy I Bought It!
After much researching & looking at reviews on Amazon, I decided on this Potane Vacuum Sealer. I have to say, I am quite impressed with it. Sometimes we seemed convinced to buy a name brand product, but after looking at mixed reviews on many of them, this one had a lot of good reviews. After buying another brand earlier this year & it arrived damaged, I decided it was time to invest in a better one. The price was still reasonable. I looked at the weight & it was a couple more lbs than my previous one. It comes with a 5 year warranty. It has preset modes for dry, moist, gentle & delicate. It gives a good seal & it vacuumed the air out of the bag real well. It has a brushless motor. It seems to be a well made sealer & it’s easy to use. It came with two rolls of sealer bags & an extra rubber gasket. During this pandemic, I am trying to limit my trips to the grocery store, so this is a nice appliance to have to go along with a new freezer that I invested in. If you’re shopping for one, you might want to take a serious look at this one. I’m glad I did.
Jadham : Vacuum sealer worked great out of the box, easy to use
I did some research into different options regarding a vacuum sealer and this Potane 8 in 1 model fit all my needs. The 4 different vacuum options is great, the ability to vacuum and seal individually as well as automatic was a must for me. I liked that the vacuum power was stronger than many other cheaper options. Also the 5 year warranty was a definite plus. I have never used a vacuum sealer before but feel like this will be a great addition to my kitchen appliance must haves and am looking forward to no freezer burn and fresher food when storing.
Amazon Customer : Highly recommend this product!
After reading all the reviews, I purchased the POTANE vacuum sealer. I'm so glad I did! It was ready to use out of the box. Instructions are simple and sealer is very easy to use. I have never used a vacuum sealer before and expected a complicated piece of equipment with a learning curve. It was none of that and now I don't know how I lived without it!
We just went through the Ice storm power outages here in Southeast Texas and the stores in Houston, where my daughter goes to college, were out of food. I was able to split up my food stores and bring my daughter single portions of meat, frozen veggies, and dry goods. This was perfect for her and got her through the week. Plus we know it help the food will last longer, and we wont have freezer burn you get when using baggies. With all the recent emergencies from this past year, I may just buy in bulk from now on and use my Potane vacuum sealer to preserve it. This sealer is a MUST HAVE and will just stay on my counter top!
We just went through the Ice storm power outages here in Southeast Texas and the stores in Houston, where my daughter goes to college, were out of food. I was able to split up my food stores and bring my daughter single portions of meat, frozen veggies, and dry goods. This was perfect for her and got her through the week. Plus we know it help the food will last longer, and we wont have freezer burn you get when using baggies. With all the recent emergencies from this past year, I may just buy in bulk from now on and use my Potane vacuum sealer to preserve it. This sealer is a MUST HAVE and will just stay on my counter top!
Beth J. : Works great
I’ve had multiple food savers and vacuum sealers over the years. I don’t like getting stuck buying name brand bags. Most of all, I HATE when the bags fails and I get freezer burn. After looking at model after model for a new vacuum sealer, I decided to give this one a chance. I’m glad I did. Yah, I do miss storage for the roll, and a built in cutter. And on moist it does take a bit longer to seal than some of the other models I’ve owned. But here is what really truly counts. It seals, doesn’t fail, is air tight. Oh, and the best part, it’s at a reasonable price. Smaller footprint, easy to store, and WORKS EVERY TIME. I seal everything from food to craft supplies. I was nervous, but decided to take the chance , since I could return it I if I didn’t like it. This one is a keeper.
C. Graf : Great instruction booklet
Finally, instructions which seem to take older people into account. The pages are bright and clear with large print, making it easy for me, elderly and handicapped, to read and understand. Both the instructions and the product itself are well designed, simple to follow--user-friendly. It came well-packed and none of it was intimidating. I was able to try it out in no time, and I'm pleased with the results. It seems to me that the company aims to please, and that is a nice change from the usual. My old Food Saver broke, but I like the Potane better.
James : Great product! Quick and quiet!
This product is a replacement for my brand name product which started leaking at the seals. It would either fail to get to vacuum and therefore never try to seal, or would take a very long time getting that last little bit, only to allow air to enter while sealing.
No problem I think to myself, I'll order some replacement seals...as I did 3-4 times with my previous brand name sealer before. Only problem? The current $200+ sealer, had seals that were not replaceable! So now after just shy of two years with it, it was now trash and not repairable. Unacceptable!
Honestly, I never liked the ergonomics of my replacement name brand model from the start. You had to hold the bag with both hands and press two corners of the start button at the same time. It was always a PITA. I'm glad my marriage to it is over.
Now enter the Potane. The reviews were great, the product was smaller in footprint and attractive. The price was also less than half the name brand. Based on the reviews, support was easily accessible. Frustrated, I took a chance and ordered one.
I can not be more pleased so far! No, it doesn't have a fancy bag storage area or bag cutter. It does, however, remind me of my first sealer that you could lock the lid to flatten or rearrange food in the bag before vacuuming and sealing. It's no frills, vacuums quick, and comes with a replacement seal in the box! I think it's both quieter and faster than my previous two brand names ever were.
To summarize, it's worth the money to me so far. I'll only keep my old sealer around to store bags and use it's cutter feature to make bags for the Potane.
No problem I think to myself, I'll order some replacement seals...as I did 3-4 times with my previous brand name sealer before. Only problem? The current $200+ sealer, had seals that were not replaceable! So now after just shy of two years with it, it was now trash and not repairable. Unacceptable!
Honestly, I never liked the ergonomics of my replacement name brand model from the start. You had to hold the bag with both hands and press two corners of the start button at the same time. It was always a PITA. I'm glad my marriage to it is over.
Now enter the Potane. The reviews were great, the product was smaller in footprint and attractive. The price was also less than half the name brand. Based on the reviews, support was easily accessible. Frustrated, I took a chance and ordered one.
I can not be more pleased so far! No, it doesn't have a fancy bag storage area or bag cutter. It does, however, remind me of my first sealer that you could lock the lid to flatten or rearrange food in the bag before vacuuming and sealing. It's no frills, vacuums quick, and comes with a replacement seal in the box! I think it's both quieter and faster than my previous two brand names ever were.
To summarize, it's worth the money to me so far. I'll only keep my old sealer around to store bags and use it's cutter feature to make bags for the Potane.
Lady M : Its very very easy to use.
I only use this for the first time. Didnt like the part i have to press down to a click sound to close but other than that, i dont have anything to compalin. Very Very Very easy to use and you can find tutorial on YT. I felt like the suction power is A okay.. but we will see. However, for a first time owner, this is a good product to buy
Jadham : Vacuum sealer worked great out of the box, easy to use
I did some research into different options regarding a vacuum sealer and this Potane 8 in 1 model fit all my needs. The 4 different vacuum options is great, the ability to vacuum and seal individually as well as automatic was a must for me. I liked that the vacuum power was stronger than many other cheaper options. Also the 5 year warranty was a definite plus. I have never used a vacuum sealer before but feel like this will be a great addition to my kitchen appliance must haves and am looking forward to no freezer burn and fresher food when storing.
Kevin O. : Decent features, function, price & warranty.
After going through a Food Saver every 2-3 years I decided to go to a different brand and/or spend more for a higher end unit. I read tons of reviews and came away feeling that spending more does not always equal better performance or greater longevity. Never even heard of Potane before I started researching vacuum sealers and took a chance on the Potane VS2690 because of the moderate price point and the 5 year warranty. Have to admit that so far I'm liking this little machine alot. The 4 vacuum presets work as advertised but probably the feature I like and use the most is the manual vacuum mode, because my previous sealers would fairly often not evacuate enough air before sealing, I now have total control of when the bag is sealed. I have no idea of the life span of this unit yet but the 5 year warranty gives me peace of mind.
D. Librizzi : Very Pleased
We bought this unit to replace an older one made by a well known company for vacuum sealers. The old one had slowly lost suction power and we wanted a new one to use with a sous vide cooker. This unit has been great with good power and a setting to tone it down a bit for items that are more easily crushed. It takes a bit more pressure to close this unit than I expected but that's not an issue - just something to be aware of as a new owner. I was hesitant to push down too much at first because I didn't know if I was doing it right and didn't want to break it. It's fine - that's how it needs to be closed. Also, I would have liked an integral bag cutter, but using scissors is not a deal breaker. Overall, after about 12-15 uses so far, we are very happy with this one. Suction has been great with no air trapped in the bag to float the food up in the sous vide chamber. It's been a great addition to our kitchen and with the sous vide cooker, we are really enjoying this easy and tasty way to prepare so many foods.
Z : Easy pizy vacuum squeezy
New to the vacuum seal game, but know quality when I see it. The first day it arrived I had it out of the box, and working hard within minutes. The machine directions and buttons are all straight forward and simple. I recommend reading the tips and tricks prior to using. When doing chicken breast or some juicy meat I rolled a paper towel and placed it at the end of the bag. When it sealed it helped soak up those juices, and keep them from being pulled into the machine. It comes with 2 rolls of plastic to utilize, which was awesome. I meal prepped over 50 pounds of meat day way, did not even make a dent in the provided bags. Overall I have nothing negative to say about this machine, but I have not utilized all the settings yet. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good vacuum sealer, be it novice or professional sealer persons!
Jackmack : POTANE Vacuum Sealer
Haven't used this enough for 5 stars yet, but so far so good...
It appears to be new on the market, so I'm hoping I've chosen well.
Edit 4/23/21: After a few sessions I had to return this product. Attempts at moist sealing, even after 2-3 hours of pre-freezing fish and pork, was difficult at best. I had to leave an extra 8+ inches of empty bag to achieve a moist seal and air bubbles were still visible inside. I also noticed the machine appears to not hold vacuum well after the pump cycles off for the sealing stage which may explain the air bubbles. Although noisy, it did seem to vacuum well, just couldn't "hold it's breath" long enough for the seal to complete.
It appears to be new on the market, so I'm hoping I've chosen well.
Edit 4/23/21: After a few sessions I had to return this product. Attempts at moist sealing, even after 2-3 hours of pre-freezing fish and pork, was difficult at best. I had to leave an extra 8+ inches of empty bag to achieve a moist seal and air bubbles were still visible inside. I also noticed the machine appears to not hold vacuum well after the pump cycles off for the sealing stage which may explain the air bubbles. Although noisy, it did seem to vacuum well, just couldn't "hold it's breath" long enough for the seal to complete.
Jadham : Vacuum sealer worked great out of the box, easy to use
I did some research into different options regarding a vacuum sealer and this Potane 8 in 1 model fit all my needs. The 4 different vacuum options is great, the ability to vacuum and seal individually as well as automatic was a must for me. I liked that the vacuum power was stronger than many other cheaper options. Also the 5 year warranty was a definite plus. I have never used a vacuum sealer before but feel like this will be a great addition to my kitchen appliance must haves and am looking forward to no freezer burn and fresher food when storing.
Donald E. : The PONTANE is wonderful
I like everything about this POTANE vacuum sealer. This is the fourth machine of this type that I have purchased and tested in the past month; the other three had weak vacuum and were sent back. The POTANE is a little more expensive than my first three but worth every penny more. The FIVE year warranty is what really separates this unit from others. It's fun to use and the vacuum power is simply awesome. I gave my neighbor a demo of the Pontane and she went back home and bought one shortly after. I definitely recommend my POTANE.
Josh : Does not seal through moisture
If you plan to use this for only dry items it may work great for you. I live in Florida and use a vacuum sealer regularly for freezing fresh seafood. Anyone that has ever vacuum sealed fish/meat knows that liquid tends to get sucked out the bag into a catch tray and may result in the heat seal needing to be done a second time. This machine wouldn’t seal after the third attempt through the moisture and I had to wait roughly 10 seconds between each attempt or it wouldn’t allow a seal. For me its useless.
C. Graf : Great instruction booklet
Finally, instructions which seem to take older people into account. The pages are bright and clear with large print, making it easy for me, elderly and handicapped, to read and understand. Both the instructions and the product itself are well designed, simple to follow--user-friendly. It came well-packed and none of it was intimidating. I was able to try it out in no time, and I'm pleased with the results. It seems to me that the company aims to please, and that is a nice change from the usual. My old Food Saver broke, but I like the Potane better.
James : Great product! Quick and quiet!
This product is a replacement for my brand name product which started leaking at the seals. It would either fail to get to vacuum and therefore never try to seal, or would take a very long time getting that last little bit, only to allow air to enter while sealing.
No problem I think to myself, I'll order some replacement seals...as I did 3-4 times with my previous brand name sealer before. Only problem? The current $200+ sealer, had seals that were not replaceable! So now after just shy of two years with it, it was now trash and not repairable. Unacceptable!
Honestly, I never liked the ergonomics of my replacement name brand model from the start. You had to hold the bag with both hands and press two corners of the start button at the same time. It was always a PITA. I'm glad my marriage to it is over.
Now enter the Potane. The reviews were great, the product was smaller in footprint and attractive. The price was also less than half the name brand. Based on the reviews, support was easily accessible. Frustrated, I took a chance and ordered one.
I can not be more pleased so far! No, it doesn't have a fancy bag storage area or bag cutter. It does, however, remind me of my first sealer that you could lock the lid to flatten or rearrange food in the bag before vacuuming and sealing. It's no frills, vacuums quick, and comes with a replacement seal in the box! I think it's both quieter and faster than my previous two brand names ever were.
To summarize, it's worth the money to me so far. I'll only keep my old sealer around to store bags and use it's cutter feature to make bags for the Potane.
No problem I think to myself, I'll order some replacement seals...as I did 3-4 times with my previous brand name sealer before. Only problem? The current $200+ sealer, had seals that were not replaceable! So now after just shy of two years with it, it was now trash and not repairable. Unacceptable!
Honestly, I never liked the ergonomics of my replacement name brand model from the start. You had to hold the bag with both hands and press two corners of the start button at the same time. It was always a PITA. I'm glad my marriage to it is over.
Now enter the Potane. The reviews were great, the product was smaller in footprint and attractive. The price was also less than half the name brand. Based on the reviews, support was easily accessible. Frustrated, I took a chance and ordered one.
I can not be more pleased so far! No, it doesn't have a fancy bag storage area or bag cutter. It does, however, remind me of my first sealer that you could lock the lid to flatten or rearrange food in the bag before vacuuming and sealing. It's no frills, vacuums quick, and comes with a replacement seal in the box! I think it's both quieter and faster than my previous two brand names ever were.
To summarize, it's worth the money to me so far. I'll only keep my old sealer around to store bags and use it's cutter feature to make bags for the Potane.
windycity : Works Exceedingly Well, Saving Me Money
I never have bought a vacuum sealer before, but bought this one based on reviews. Super glad I did. I'm not a directions guy, but they made it so easy a second grader could do this. I just bought a chest freezer, and you really need something like this to take full advantage. These past two weeks I have sealed split chicken breasts, t-bone steaks, pork chops and even snow crab legs. Everything vacuumed and sealed perfectly. The Potane bags are very strong and can withstand various sharper bones. They provide a roll of large size bags and a roll of smaller bags, so you are all set to do some sealing right out of the gate (I still have about half the bags left after all that sealing). Very pleased with this purchase, and it's helping me save a ton of money by sealing up all the 'on sale' meats every week at the grocery store.
Katie Billiot : Love It. Perfect for Sous Vide
I love this machine. The options are nice.... soft, moist, dry, etc etc. This was easy to use. I had to use the manual to learn to push corners down hard to hear the click when it's closed. It took more pressure than I expected. I ecommend to double seal both ends of the bag..... had many fail with my vacuum sealer. I will use this for dry goods when kayaking.
I also love the lightweight and small footprint of this item but it seems sturdy. 5 year Ltd warrant registration was simple.
I also love the lightweight and small footprint of this item but it seems sturdy. 5 year Ltd warrant registration was simple.
Heather T. : Review update
So far so good. We got our vacuum packer super fast, nothing missing and it was not damaged. Love that it has options for wet/dry and soft/delicate foods. Came with an extra sealing gasket, which will be helpful.
Update: After using this unit for a couple months, I felt I needed to come back and edit my review. While the options of wet/dry/delicate foods are a nice option and work fine, we've come to find over time this unit vacuum packs less and less. I can use the vacuum/seal three times before I have to stop and let it cool down. If I use the manual vacuum and manual seal buttons it in a sense over rides it and will keep going, but I'm worried it will burn out. If you hunt and /or fish this is not the unit to buy when you're processing and packing your own meats. Spend the extra bucks and upgrade.
Update: After using this unit for a couple months, I felt I needed to come back and edit my review. While the options of wet/dry/delicate foods are a nice option and work fine, we've come to find over time this unit vacuum packs less and less. I can use the vacuum/seal three times before I have to stop and let it cool down. If I use the manual vacuum and manual seal buttons it in a sense over rides it and will keep going, but I'm worried it will burn out. If you hunt and /or fish this is not the unit to buy when you're processing and packing your own meats. Spend the extra bucks and upgrade.
Cls107 : So far so good
I've had this for a few weeks now and wanted to wait before I have a review. I use this server times a week and it seems like it's a pretty solid product. I have used it to seal wet, dry, and soft ingredients and it works fairly consistently.
I would say the only vacuum sealing issues I have had thus far have been because the bag was too wet on the inside or outside. Fair enough. Or because I did not leave enough slack between the food and where it will be sealed. I would say 1 inch to 1 1/2 is good. Anymore than that and it might not work as well. Too close and it won't vacuum seal.
I do really like that there are different settings for dry, soft, wet, and delicate foods. It does make a big difference in sealing. The suction power seems to be adequate for all of these settings.
My biggest complaint is that there is no bag cuter built into the machine. I use scissors and have slightly wonky shaped bags every time. I know that's a minor annoyance, but it would have been so easy to include that! But obviously that does not effect the performance of the machine.
I would say the only vacuum sealing issues I have had thus far have been because the bag was too wet on the inside or outside. Fair enough. Or because I did not leave enough slack between the food and where it will be sealed. I would say 1 inch to 1 1/2 is good. Anymore than that and it might not work as well. Too close and it won't vacuum seal.
I do really like that there are different settings for dry, soft, wet, and delicate foods. It does make a big difference in sealing. The suction power seems to be adequate for all of these settings.
My biggest complaint is that there is no bag cuter built into the machine. I use scissors and have slightly wonky shaped bags every time. I know that's a minor annoyance, but it would have been so easy to include that! But obviously that does not effect the performance of the machine.
Dennis W. : compact yet powerful
I had food saver brand very large never had room to leave it out. This Potane unit is very compact, small footprint on counter. Works very fast, seal is fast and strong, vac works great 123 bag is sucked tight. Great selection of how much suction you need, I would recommend, plus a 2 year return policy and a 5 year warranty you can't beat that.
Cherish : Dont
I've had this about 3 months and used it maybe 5 times tops. Now it's not sucking or sealing at all. I've kept it in the box too
Amazon Customer : Doesn't last long
Worked great for the first two months almost... especially since I used it roughly 10 times a day. Vacuum seal was 4 outta 5 since it would stop at a certain point even though air was still in it and occasionally the sealer wouldn't seal completely and let water in when I sous vide items. After ALMOST 2 months it completely stopped working. DOA. no power at all. So yet again I'll have to buy another one....
Amy S : Stopped working after 7 months light use
Title says it all. It has stopped vacuuming after 7 months of light use. I haven't used it heavily or mistreated it yet it has stopped vacuuming.
Anonymous : Purchased for freezing garden produce this summer.
This Potane Vacuum Sealer Machine was a wise purchase. It arrived in perfect condition with some roller bags included in the purchase. I bought it looking ahead to freezing produce from my garden this summer. I've been using it to freeze leftover meals and baked goods. It is working very well. I am pleased with the purchase and user manual. I highly recommend this product.
Tim : Very Easy to Use
I purchased the POTANE Vacuum Sealer Machine and used it to pack and seal fish filets and steaks. I read the instructions over and over thinking that it sounded too easy. But when I finally started to use it, I realized that it was, easy. I have never used one of these types of machines before. This machine was easy to wipe clean after I used it, too. I recommend this machine, for the price, all the functions it has and ease of use. I have since purchased, and used, some marinate containers that work with the Potane Vacuum sealer and found that amazing, too. I use it all the time. This machine is well made.
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