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 2024

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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)…

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.

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.

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.

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.

Where can I get the accessories for canning?

Answer: You can get them from thier website or here on Amazon.

How many lieters per minute will it vacuum?

Answer: I purchased this at the request from my wife. She says it great.

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.

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: 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.

Which vacuum sealer are the best

Answer: This one works good

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.

What is the vacuum pressure?

Answer: Good

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.

has anybody used this for fresh veggies such as zucchini?

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.

How long does it take to get this machine

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.

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.

Are the bags that are included with this product bpa free or sous vide safe?

Answer: No it’s not

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!

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

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

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.

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

Does this have automatic bag detection?

Answer: No it does not

Answer: No, doesn't have.

Answer: No

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

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?

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Is there a hose with wine corks to seal wine bottles? Are sealable cansters available?

Answer: No.

Can you use individual bags or only works with rolls??

Answer: Individual bags wirk

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

During 5 years warranty period, if vacuum stopping working and send back to fix it, buyer or seller, who pay shipping cost?

Do you honor the warranty for international customers?

Answer: Evidently they don't honor warranty

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.

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

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.

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)…

Scott Michael : Best kitchen appliances purchase!!!!!

I have been looking to purchase a vacuum sealer for sometime and now the Potane has become my best friend in the kitchen. Since having to go from feeding 5 people per meal to 2 I was having a hard time eliminating food waste. The Potane eliminated that problem. It is extremely easy to use has different levels of suction power to eliminate smashing delicate food and when I reopen a sealed package, it is like it was just prepared or bought. The freshness is amazing. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a vacuum system that is easy to use, doesnt take up a lot of space and eliminates wasting food.

Cecelia Westrich : Compact profile/stores easily/works perfectly

I use this food saver product to maximize my savings when meats are on sale. It is the perfect companion to the deep freezer that I recently bought. These days when it is important to stay indoors, I think it is going to be so convenient to have meats and other items vacuum packed and ready to use in meal prep and not have to make a trip to the supermarket. I have only used it a few times, but so far I'm very happy with this item.

Ophicleide : Better than the old Food Saver it replaced

The controls are nice and the feature to change from dry to wet is excellent. Seems to seal with more vacuum than the Food Saver it replaced. The draw down on the suction occurs quicker. Sealing is very good as well. I liked the compact form as I have limited cabinet space to store kitchen tools. So far it looks like it will go the distance.

Charles Gillenwater : THE POTANE......IT WORKS!

I like everything about my new POTANE vacuum sealer. This is the third machine of this type that I have purchased in the past 3 weeks; the other two didn't work and were sent back. The POTANE will leave you wondering why you didn't buy this one first. I use it to save space and to keep from throwing away food. I am so very happy with my POTANE.

Rude Dog : Long warranty

I bought this unit to replace a similar device from a NutriChef. That unit would often misfire on closing choosing new random settings as I latched it. A few weeks after its 1 year warranty expired, it would only allow sealing, so it had to go.

I have not used this new device many times, but I already appreciate the solid button selections rather than the flaky "touch screen" top panel of the NutriChef. My use is not frequent, maybe every few weeks, but when I use it I normally seal a couple of dozen bags in a run.

I chose this unit mainly based on its long 5 year warranty hoping to get a long reliable life from it.

LMG : Does what it needs to do

This model replaced our Food Saver brand that quit after 6 yrs. of yearly hunting season use. I like the smaller footprint since our kitchen is small, and it does what it needs to do. It has its quirks as they all do, and it seems clunky to have to push down hard to latch the unit onto each bag, but so far so good. Each package of the large deer that it was used on is nicely sealed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kenn Wislander : Afforadble way to get into using a vacuum sealer

I have debated a few times in the past about getting a vacuum sealer for the home. I've heard the pros and cons, and I finally reached the point where there were more pros in owning one so I decided to get one. Especially since I do a lot of shopping for food in big box stores, and would rather separate out one time use packs and be able to store the remaining potion longer than it holds up in a zip lock bag. I looked at the more known name brand sealers, and decided that I would look for something that had all or almost all of the same features, but with better reviews... and a much better price. I also looked at some "FxxdSxxxr" alternative vacuum sealer discussions and YouTube videos, and the Potane line came up a few times, so I figured I would give the 85kPa model a shot.

The unit is fairly compact, and doesn't weight a whole lot, so it will be easy for most people to move around with very little issues. The auxiliary canister hose is well made, and it has a very good storage location for it in the unit so you are less likely to misplace it. I also appreciated that it came with two rolls of material in both 8" wide and 11" wide, a replacement gasket, and a small little hand held cutter that can be used to both cut material off the roll to make bags, and to cut open sealed bags once you are ready to use the contents. Some other reviews on the product say it is not included, they are talking about previous models that had a cutter built into the sealer. NOTE: This unit does not have an internal storage area for the bag rolls like some models do.

As for operation. I found it very easy to use. You do need to put some pressure on both sides of the lid until you hear a snap into place before you will be able to successfully operate the system. After doing it once or twice you will get used to it.

I have probably used it to seal 15 bags, and using a mason jar sealing accessory (also found on Amazon), I have sealed a few mason jars, and a couple or reusable Potane (also found on Amazon) canisters without any issues. So far I have tried all four of the main modes: Dry, Moist, Soft, and Delicate, and they all worked well. And Unlike what I have seen in other reviews on the site, there are differences in the modes, and they work like they are supposed to. They do offer some helpful hints in the instruction book like adding a paper towel under very moist meats to absorb some of the juices, I also added a sheet of parchment paper under some ground Italian sausage to keep it together while sealing it. All of these hints work well. It also discusses the foods you should vacuum never seal.

It is worth your time to read the operations guide through (it is not that long) because certain things that I would have not thought about such as do not latch the top closed when you store it, wait 30 - 40 seconds between sealing to save wear and tear on the vacuum motor and the heating element used to seal the bags, and try and keep the unit clean within the vacuum channel, and on both the top and bottom of the sealer strip to get a good seal.

Donna L. : Great gadget

I got this little treasure a couple of days ago and don't know how I lived without it. It doesn't take up a lot of space and does the job it's supposed to. Vacuum sealing meat keeps it from getting freezer burn and makes it compact so you can fit more in the freezer. Opened frozen veggies can just be sealed! Chips, cookies and snacks can be resealed for freshness and you don't take up extra space with clumsy clips. Lot's of great features in one little gadget!!

Sandy : Solid machine

I would have given this item 5 stars if it had a built in cutter. I was spoiled with a previous machine. POTANE’s machine is very simple to use and does a quick job of sealing. I appreciate that they attempted to have a compartment for the cord, but is not the easiest to utilize. I have yet to seal anything with moisture so I cannot attest to the mild incline the machine has. All in all a good product.

golfishunts : So far so good...

Very pleased so far. Haven't run into any issues. The lid is very tight and requires some force to get it to latch but other than that it works well. I've used it for steaks, burgers, and chicken so far. Food stored great without any freezer burn. It's nice to pull out a frozen burger and throw it on the grille. You'd never know it had been frozen first.

Madd Jack : Product do not work

I bought this Potane sealer from Amazon thinking it would be great to have a sealer that would finally work, but, guess a again it does not suck at all what a let down, they tell you to get a hold of them and they will fix the product for you but how, they want you to join Facebook what a joke, Facebook SUCKS it is nothing but a gossip place. so how in the hell are you suppose to get back to them when you have a problem with your product. I am not a happy camper.

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.

Nicety1 : Great versatile vacuum sealer

I like this machine because I typically cook for one -- me. Thus, I have to separate and "proportionalize" especially the meats that I buy in order to only unthaw what's needed. I especially liked the fact that it came with bags. The pictures should illustrate the two different sizes (5 of each) that came with it. I took one of the smaller bags and used the black "cutter" to cut the bag in half -- for a good sized chicken breast. I then sealed one end of the "cutoff" to make another bag to seal another breast. I'm gonna love this one. Quality seems good and the company offers a 5 year warranty. This will make a great gift!

DJ : Great machine

Easy to use. I like having different suction pressures. The Potane rolls make it easy to customize the size of the bag. We are using it basically for meat and poultry to last longer in the freezer. Chicken does not last long in the freezer because of air so vacuum sealing will make chicken last longer. This will allow us to buy more when on sale.

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.

Sandy : Solid machine

Andy Wheatcroft : Excellent Vacuum Sealer

We had been using a FoodSaver Vac 360 but the bags didn't always hold their seal. I suspect the issue is with the making of bags from a roll - it was not easy to create the seal in one end before putting food in and sealing them up.

The Potane sealer on the other hand has a separate button for making the first seal which allowed the seal to be further away from the edge of the bag. Also, if you are really concerned about the seal, you can always add a second seal but I doubt that it is necessary.

Definitely recommend this product.

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.

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.

Lynda : Great Product

Bought this to freeze 1/4 of a cow. Checked reviews on several and found that the Potane had the best ratings. Went through all the functions and settled on the Potane. It arrived quickly. I was eager to try it out in order to protect the beef. First, the instruction booklet is tiny. I used a magnifying glass on some parts but found that it is really user friendly. It only took me about an hour to process all the food. All the bags sealed correctly and I am really happy that I bought this one.

McKenzie : Arrived Malfunctioning from the Company

It happens and I am not going to call it a piece of junk. Based on ratings, I was looking forward to using; however, the vacuum/seal function was not operational. Nice design and appeared easy to use.

Shannon : Skeptic to Believe! Worth Every Penny!

Amazing product. After reading many reviews for many different brands of vacuum sealers, I chose to go with POTANE Vacuum Sealer Machine, 85kPa Pro Vacuum Food Saver, 8-in-1 Easy Presets, 4 Food Modes, Dry&Moist&Soft&Delicate with Starter Kit, Compact Design with Cutter(Silver). I was still a little skeptical because it had so few reviews and not all were good. My friend recommended Food Saver as the best brand. After seeing all the negative reviews and witnessing it fail fresh out of the box, I chose to go with Potane instead. Potane had ½ as many reviews and only 5 were bad.
Still I was a skeptical. I was only 70% sure it would work. It was shipped with in 12 hours of ordering and arrived in a timely manner. I received it 2 days before it was supposed to. I was so excited to try it out.
The instructions are compact and very easy to understand. I have used it on 3 different sizes and brands of bags. I have used all of it's settings. It works on everything I have tried perfectly. I am absolutely in love with this product. It works better than I ever dreamed. It has amazing suction power. It is so easy to use. And when I am not using it, the cord tucks up in the bottom. It is so compact and easy to store. Would gladly purchase from Potane again. I highly recommend it.

Donna L. : Great gadget

LMG : Does what it needs to do

Annette : Works

So I just got my vacuum sealer tried it fight away with some dry nuts. It brought bags so I was able to try it. It sealed those nuts tight and the bag didn’t puncture. So I call it good. Also it brings an accessory tube for use with the canister (not included). It’s taped into a slot so don’t worry about the masking tape holding the tube in place. However this company will gift you the canister if you review their product.

G.R.M. : This machine sucks. In the best way!

This is a nice machine. It’s a little hard on the wrists to push the sides down to lock it. I’m hoping it will loosen up a little with use.

I went in a sealing spree when it arrived earlier today. Hmmm you haven’t seen my cat have you? Lol

It requires less empty space at the top of the bag in order to seal, than my previous machine, so I can tell it will save some money in that way too.

Abbyhun : My favorite kitchen appliance!

I love the moist feature... also the soft and delicate feature .... these allow air to be vacuumed out without destroying the food. My seal a meal did not have this feature so I really appreciate the option. Also you can stop the vacuum at any time in the process to not over vacuum and crush things like potatoes chips.

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.

Firebird-Angel : The 8 Vacuum Options Make This One of the Best.

My neighbor highly recommended this item... and I can understand why ... it’s 8 options make the vacuum sealer more versatile, than the ones with just “moist” and “dry”, it’s so simple to operate I bagged up my first 4 items with no problems! And what space savers they are in the freezer. I’m only cooking/buying for myself and waste and throw away so much food ( it goes bad before I can eat it. So I started putting it in regular freezer bags in the freezer but that’s still a waste with freezer burn and ice crystals all inside the packages). This appears to be the answer to such waste. And it really was a bargain at the price for all the options. The size of the item is convenient for my small kitchen as it fits right into a corner cabinet out of the way when not using it. The bag cutter was not in my box but scissors do the job. I owe my neighbor a big “Thank You” for steering me to this vacuum sealer!

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.

GB : meh - weak and unpredictable

temperamental little thing - sometimes it will work, other times it won't. Not sure why, company won't respond to my issue. When it works, it serves it's purpose just well enough. vacuum suction is not very strong, but it manages, barely. But that's usually only the first time. If i need to seal more than one thing after another, it just doesn't meet the need.
for the money, this doesn't measure up

Amazon Customer : For me it did not seal correctly.

I tried several times to get a seal for blanched fresh corn to freeze. The corn had been put in the refrigerator to cool. I couldn't get a complete seal and some that were vacuumed and did seal didn't retain the tight vacuum. I have used this type of product before and just couldn't get this one to work.

B.Lee : Just Fantastic!!! Easy and efficient...

I had bought another Vacuum Sealer Brand, the suction power was not good in the moist selection. So I returned that one. This vacuum sealer has excellent suction power. The machine is easy to use therefore I went crazy sealing all the Foods that I could the very first day I opened the box, it was that easy. I believe I definitely got my monies worth so if you want value for the money you will get this vacuum sealer. I wish it had a built-in cutter Included. I bought extra rolls from Potane and that box came with a small useful cutter. So if you’d like to save money and food make sure that you buy this vacuum sealer because not only does it have suction and it’s easy to use it has excellent selections to choose from so you can vacuum dry, moist, soft, delicate, also vacuum automatically, cancel, (at any time), just seal or even vacuum manually. To top this off, I even vacuumed my own smoothies in mason jars... You can find the special attachment to do the vacuum sealing of the Mason jar here in Amazon as well, just fantastic!

Jen H. : Awesome

Couldn’t be easier to use. Bought a 1/2 cow and wanted to protect it from the burn!! This made pretty quick work of it. Wish they made a wider bag so I could get the brisket in one. We did it with the meat frozen already, removed from butcher paper.
We bought the wevac bags and they did not work. Went back to Potane bags and they worked perfectly. Would highly recommend.

Amazon Customer : Very pleased

First i like that is is so much lighter than my old foodsaver. Also the many cycle choices are very helpful for different foods. I also like that it is hands off once start button is pushed- no pressing down during the sealing process. P.S in order follow the caution: "to avoid clamping the sealer shut when not using to avoid damage", i just drop a wine cork in the channel, so it cant close down when i put it away..

Firebird-Angel : The 8 Vacuum Options Make This One of the Best.

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

Firebird-Angel : The 8 Vacuum Options Make This One of the Best.

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.

Susan Higgins : So glad I bought this!

I’ve used Seal-a Meal vacuum sealers for years, and have told many of my empty nested friends how great they are. Well, they’ve become harder to find, at least with the same quality as my others, so I decided to check out what was available on Amazon.
There are so many new brands out there now, I got frustrated and ordered one made by Amazon Basics. After one use, back in the box and to the return center it went. What a waste of time, money and materials!
This Poatane sealer had very good reviews and wasn’t outrageously priced. Also, it has four different settings for different types of food, which is a very nice feature, for sure. It appears to be solidly made, vacuums quickly and quietly, and has a smaller footprint than my old SAM unit.

Since I’ve only had it for a little over a week, I can’t speak to the longevity of the machine, but it does appear to be well made and I anticipate using it for years to come!

A. Metz : Best vacuum sealer I've tried yet

Over time I've tried Black & Decker and Kenmore vacuum sealers without much success. After reading the good reviews for the Potane I thought I'd give vacuum sealers one more try - I'm glad I did!
This is the first sealer that has really worked for me. I think some of the credit goes to the Potane brand bags, they have "texture" which I suspect helps the machine draw out the air around the food.
Now when we buy bulk meats or other food my wife and I can break it down into reasonable quantities to store or freeze as needed. I think this'll save us a good deal of money and reduce spoilage. Very happy with this purchase.

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.

David : Looks elsewhere for a good vacuum sealer - updated

Bought on Amazon as the Potane vacuum sealer was highly rated. This was a gift for a chef and the suction power was poor and the device failed to seal 30% of the time. We were sealing very expensive prime filets and were looking for zero remaining air (lots of very small pockets of air remained) and perfect sealing everytime. Will be returning. And yes, we used only Potane brand bags.

Discussed the issue with Potane and they agreed the unit was defective. They fully refunded the purchase. The good news is the Potane bags work well in other vacuum sealers.

S. G. Hilliard : Good Vacuum Sealer, Great Support

The vacuum sealer is easy to use and powerful, I didn't feel the need to slow down while sealing multiple packages of meat. Sealing something with liquid is trickier because the liquid can get into the machine, but it cleans fairly easy if that happens.

Potane's support, reachable by email, is great. You are entitled to a free package containing 6 rolls of sealer bags upon registering this product, Support worked with me on the timing of the shipment so it wouldn't arrive while I was out of town.

GB : meh - weak and unpredictable

Amazon Customer : Very pleased

Renwick T. : GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE

The machine does not work unless you press on cover and then it still does not work as good as a Food saver that is fully auto. I bought because of the compact size and supposed more suction power. I was wrong wife out buying a new food saver machine now.
Revision to the review the company contacted me about the issue and gave me a complete refund even though it was past the AMAZON return date and I had thrown the unit away. I will definitely buy from them next time I need a machine A+ at taking care of the customer. Can" increase to 5 star because it didn't work but service definitely is. Thanks Olivia (POTANE)

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