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: 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: 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)…
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.
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!
Chasity Culton : Worth every penny!!
After 2 failed attempts with another brand I purchased this one & love it!! Totally worth the money!! You won’t be disappointed!
Seriously : Still Works Great after 7 months
I had a food sealer eons ago, but after seeing what my SIL and then going through Quarantine, I wanted my meats and such not to get freezer burn. So after lots of research, reading great reviews and the price was right. I decided to buy this machine. It is simple to use, have unlimited uses and have yet to disappoint me. While it has 4 features programmed, I think my favorite thing about this sealer is the hand controlled Vacuum and Sealer I like best. I can freeze the fragilest items, or even my sauce (I use the hand Vacuum and sealer, so I can control it so the sauce doesn't get sucked out.). I even use it on Cake slices. I have probably used it about 40 times in the last 7 months and it still works good as new.
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.
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.
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.
JamesinPA : Great food saver - has buttons for manual vacuum and seal.
I bought this because my old Foodsaver brand was getting low on suction power and the fact that it didnt have a manual seal button was driving me crazy. This new Potane is great. It has multiple settings for vacuum which is nice for sealing moist and soft foods. The manual seal button is a plus for making your bags quickly. The vacuum is quick compared to my old foodsaver. I took off 1 star because the heat strip can become too hot if don't leave some cool down time between bags. It will melt completely through the plastic. Also the cord storage is just a hole in the underneath. It would have been nice to have a couple tabs to wrap the cord around to stay somewhat organized.
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..
J. Moriarty : Super Useful
Very easy to use, just put the bag in and turn it on. You can use different levels of pressure for wet stuff (things with marinades) or delicate items, but mostly I've just been using the standard pressure. It's a good size, wide enough to fit bags that store whatever you need, but pretty short so it doesn't take up space. The cord is stored internally too which helps keep things tidy. It works quickly, from putting food in the bag to having it completely vacuumed/sealed only took ~15 seconds but the results were great.
ROY : A Very Good Buy. A Quality Vacuum Sealer at a Reasonable Price.
This is a fantastic buy. Just returned a different brand because it sucked the moisture out of cooked and refrigerated pork tenderloin then incompletely sealed. This Potane machine did a great job on warm, very moist meatloaf. Sucked a little bit of juice toward, but not past the seal. Seal was complete and tight. I was so impressed, I had to try some other things. I vacuum sealed a fairly ripe, peeled banana without crushing it at all. Then, I tried a peanut butter sandwich and had pretty much the same result. The Moist, Soft and Delicate functions make this unit very versatile. This appears to be a well build machine that does a really good job at a very reasonable price. I would purchase again as a gift without hesitation. I highly recommend it.
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.
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.
ROY : A Very Good Buy. A Quality Vacuum Sealer at a Reasonable Price.
This is a fantastic buy. Just returned a different brand because it sucked the moisture out of cooked and refrigerated pork tenderloin then incompletely sealed. This Potane machine did a great job on warm, very moist meatloaf. Sucked a little bit of juice toward, but not past the seal. Seal was complete and tight. I was so impressed, I had to try some other things. I vacuum sealed a fairly ripe, peeled banana without crushing it at all. Then, I tried a peanut butter sandwich and had pretty much the same result. The Moist, Soft and Delicate functions make this unit very versatile. This appears to be a well build machine that does a really good job at a very reasonable price. I would purchase again as a gift without hesitation. I highly recommend it.
crystal : Saving and Sealing Like A Pro
I have owned several food vacuums over the years. I received this one and immediately put it to work. I read the contained instructions, which are well written and easy to understand. I sealed some fresh berries, asparagus, fresh herbs from my garden. I had several containers of bulk meet from the supermarket and took them out of freezer and Individually wrapped each one. As empty nesters our suppers are small, and being able to freeze and refrigerate vacuum sealed items is not only efficient, it also helps us save $ and stops us from wasting food.
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.
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.
Dustin L Poole Jr : SUPER SUPER DISAPPOINTED
I was super excited for this product, as an avid fisherman that seals a ton of fish, I was mislead by all of the positive reviews. This product left a ton of air in my seals, no matter what method I tried. I re-read the manual thinking I was doing something wrong, unfortunately it was the product itself that lacked. WOULD NOT PURCHASE OR RECOMMEND TO ANYONE.
CB : Excellent Vacuum and Seal
I have been vacuum sealing food for over 20 years. I began with a Food Saver which worked for about 5 years, then died. Since then I have had 2 other Food Savers, sadly, which so many others mention, have almost become throw away products, after a few years of use. I have also purchased no-name brand cheaper models that were returned if I was lucky enough to be in the return time period.
I was in the market for a new Vacuum sealer and was considering a $300 home professional unit. Somehow, I stumbled upon this product and although skeptical, I ordered it and hoped for the best.
I received the unit today, which came with a clear instruction manual, and began to vac seal bags. I was so disappointed when the unit would not vacuum. I started to wonder if it could be the MASKING TAPE that is inside the machine holding in the external vacuum tubing. Once I took the masking tape off, the unit worked like a charm. The BOTANE created air-tight solid seals and vacuumed very quickly.
I am not being paid for this review and hope that it only helps others to have confidence in this product when purchasing. Good luck.
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..
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.
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.
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.
GPSOkie : Great Value!
Very impressed with the performance compared to the price! I have a $200 Foodsaver that doesn't work nearly as well as this Potane. The suction is great and it exceeds my current model. It is very easy to use if you have ever had a vacuum sealer. Only thing I would change is the amount of force required to close the lid. I don't have an issue with it but it might be challenging to some. Highly recommend as I would buy again.
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.
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.
T. Voss : The Potane Vacuum Sealer is great!
I received my Potane vacuum sealer yesterday and I love it. I have never owned one but have thought about it for along time. Looking at all of the great views on Amazon, I decided that this was the one. Besides the great reviews, the 5 year warranty was an extra bonus. I have always just placed items in Ziploc bags. I was tired of seeing little ice crystals on my food. So, last night I used it to do frozen chicken breasts. It was amazing! This morning I shredded a lot of cheddar cheese and sealed it all in one and two cup servings. There was a little bit of a learning curve on doing the shredded cheese. The vacuum and seal button would suck out more air than needed for the shredded cheese, making it more solid than shredded. I found that if I used the manual vacuum button and let go of the button when I thought enough air was sucked out, it was perfect. After that just pressed the seal only button. I am truly enjoying it and looking forward to using it more!
Michael : Amazing Custoner Servive & Fantastic Product!
5 Stars for much sooner delivery than promised, and the best customer service I've ever experienced in my 40 year business career.
Product works really well - much better than my older generation top of the line FoodSaver. Dry setting - perfect, wet - very good, soft - best to use manual mode, delicate - best to use manual mode. Overall it's a strong 4.5 Stars, and for the price 5+ Stars!
Customer Service is off the charts - best I've ever experienced for any retailer/etailer! Shockingly great for a smaller sized biz!
My background is working with the highest levels of Fortune 500 companies, and every one of them could learn from Potane!
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.
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.
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!!
C.B. : A Happy Sealer
This is only my second vacuum sealer machine it is far superior than my first one, it is easy too use, very compact doesn't take up too much room to store, seals really well and I would definitely recommend it .cant wait to seal more food has have been without one for a while need to go shopping. As a senior whose eyesight is not too great they were kind enough to e mail the digital directions a great help.so thank you...Plus it has a 5yr warranty what could be better so would highly recommend and customer service was very prompt..
TKovaleski : Falls short
I was very hopeful this could replace my FoodSaver brand food sealer, but it just didn't measure up. I do like the compact size, but it felt cheaply made and didn't remove all the air before sealing. I will go back to FoodSaver brand.
Architect Dave : Great Sealer for Home Use
My latest vacuum sealer died and did not want to fork over the money for a replacement. Read some reviews and got this one. Easy to use. It is ight and easy to store. Does the job for vacuum sealing basics. I have done chicken breasts, ground meat and a few other items for the freezer. Works well for sous vide preparations as well. I would recommend getting this if you are looking to get a good quality vacuum sealer at a lower price than the traditional ones by the other major company. Just do not treat it like a work horse in regards to sealing item after item after item. Works very well for about a dozen or so sealing cycles before having to let it cool down for a bit.
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.
JamesinPA : Great food saver - has buttons for manual vacuum and seal.
I bought this because my old Foodsaver brand was getting low on suction power and the fact that it didnt have a manual seal button was driving me crazy. This new Potane is great. It has multiple settings for vacuum which is nice for sealing moist and soft foods. The manual seal button is a plus for making your bags quickly. The vacuum is quick compared to my old foodsaver. I took off 1 star because the heat strip can become too hot if don't leave some cool down time between bags. It will melt completely through the plastic. Also the cord storage is just a hole in the underneath. It would have been nice to have a couple tabs to wrap the cord around to stay somewhat organized.
ROY : A Very Good Buy. A Quality Vacuum Sealer at a Reasonable Price.
This is a fantastic buy. Just returned a different brand because it sucked the moisture out of cooked and refrigerated pork tenderloin then incompletely sealed. This Potane machine did a great job on warm, very moist meatloaf. Sucked a little bit of juice toward, but not past the seal. Seal was complete and tight. I was so impressed, I had to try some other things. I vacuum sealed a fairly ripe, peeled banana without crushing it at all. Then, I tried a peanut butter sandwich and had pretty much the same result. The Moist, Soft and Delicate functions make this unit very versatile. This appears to be a well build machine that does a really good job at a very reasonable price. I would purchase again as a gift without hesitation. I highly recommend it.
Steve g : Look for a stronger model
It doesn't get as much air as I would like out of the seal. Needs more suction power. Fairly easy to use dont feel it keeps the food as fresh as it should Suction power 3 out of 5 Easy to use 4 out of 5 Freshness 3 1/2 - 4 out of 5
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.
Seriously : Still Works Great after 7 months
I had a food sealer eons ago, but after seeing what my SIL and then going through Quarantine, I wanted my meats and such not to get freezer burn. So after lots of research, reading great reviews and the price was right. I decided to buy this machine. It is simple to use, have unlimited uses and have yet to disappoint me. While it has 4 features programmed, I think my favorite thing about this sealer is the hand controlled Vacuum and Sealer I like best. I can freeze the fragilest items, or even my sauce (I use the hand Vacuum and sealer, so I can control it so the sauce doesn't get sucked out.). I even use it on Cake slices. I have probably used it about 40 times in the last 7 months and it still works good as new.
C.B. : A Happy Sealer
This is only my second vacuum sealer machine it is far superior than my first one, it is easy too use, very compact doesn't take up too much room to store, seals really well and I would definitely recommend it .cant wait to seal more food has have been without one for a while need to go shopping. As a senior whose eyesight is not too great they were kind enough to e mail the digital directions a great help.so thank you...Plus it has a 5yr warranty what could be better so would highly recommend and customer service was very prompt..
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)
John S. Cocoa FL. : A great item for long term food storage
I waited until I could write an honest review on this product. So far, it's sealed up nearly half a cow and half a pig. I already used up the bag rolls that came with the machine and I'm now using a bag made by another manufacturer. The machine itself works great. It vacuums the bags right down to nothing. I have sealed up complete meals, that all you have to do is put them in a stock pot of boiling water for about 15+ minutes and you have a perfect meal, just like fresh made. Great for a single person that wants to make meals in advance. I just had a 22 cu. ft. freezer delivered and I'm going to fill it using this machine. That should be a lot more than the average family would use this machine for. It works well, is easy to simply wipe clean and takes up little storage room.
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.
T. Voss : The Potane Vacuum Sealer is great!
I received my Potane vacuum sealer yesterday and I love it. I have never owned one but have thought about it for along time. Looking at all of the great views on Amazon, I decided that this was the one. Besides the great reviews, the 5 year warranty was an extra bonus. I have always just placed items in Ziploc bags. I was tired of seeing little ice crystals on my food. So, last night I used it to do frozen chicken breasts. It was amazing! This morning I shredded a lot of cheddar cheese and sealed it all in one and two cup servings. There was a little bit of a learning curve on doing the shredded cheese. The vacuum and seal button would suck out more air than needed for the shredded cheese, making it more solid than shredded. I found that if I used the manual vacuum button and let go of the button when I thought enough air was sucked out, it was perfect. After that just pressed the seal only button. I am truly enjoying it and looking forward to using it more!
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.
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!
Amazon Customer : Overall quality great
Pro's: It is simply, touch button streamline. The have responsive customer service. The cord is longer than most, And it's easy to operate. CON'S: It's hard to close and does not include a latch closure which could cause lower lifespan if you use it heavily. Things I Wish It Had: It does not use just ANY kind of plastic bag you will need to invest in vacuum seal type bags. We wish It had an internal removable tray to dispense of liquids and clean. Overall: good unit for price!
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!
Palm tree : This vaccum sealer is a workhorse!!
I had been wanting a vacuum sealer and after reading reviews and looking at warranties, the POTANE model stood out. It has 4 food modes, for instance if you are sealing bread, muffins, etc. you tap the soft mode. The vacuum will not be as strong so your bread will not be vacuumed flat. Since I had meat juices in my sliced pork tenderloin, I tapped moist mode so that the juices would not be sucked out of the meat package. The other vacuum sealers did not offer this option. Also, the POTANE only requires a 20 second cool down period between sealings, whereas the other cheaper models require 40 seconds. This is the only one with a 5 year warranty. Some of the others only had the Amazon 30 day warranty. Yes, this one costs more, but it is definitely worth it! When I got it, I emptied my freezer and replaced all the items in my freezer ziplock bags (some with frost already) and vacuum sealed each one. Not only is this great to keep meat fresher and longer, it is excellent for cheese. I buy large wedges of Parmigiano-Reggiano and Gruyere cheese from Sam's. I cut them into 1 ounce blocks and vacuum sealed each. Now I can take fresh imported cheese from my freezer to cook with. As a newbie to the vacuum sealer world, I am delighted with my choice and purchase! This machine is a workhorse!!!
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