Can you seal soups? Can u replace seals if the go out or as some machines-whole machine needs to be replaced?
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I freeze soups, chili, spaghetti sauce.... anything liquid in the bags without a problem. They freeze beautifully and stack perfectly in the freezer.
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Yes, you can contact Foodsaver for replacement seals. They are not expensive. Love my Foodsaver!
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Freeze liquids such as sauces, soups and stews in containers, casserole dish or loaf pan. Then vacuum seal and freeze. Stuff stacks nicely this way.
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Not like the commercial soup-in-a-bag. I suggest you use the optional containers which have a fitting for the suction hose. This unit has a narrow tray inside to catch the moisture droplets while bags (laying on their sides) are vacuum sealed. I tried parboiled greenbeans last season, and if they were too wet, the tray filled before the pump would quit. I like it better for dry items- cheese, dry legumes, nutmeats, etc.As for seals, I do not know.
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It would br difficult with the bags BUT you can buy the attachment that seals jars ... That would work
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Yes, that can be an issue, but it's easily solved. Make sure that the ice cream is not up to the lid and tighten the lid so that it is slightly snug. It still has a seal, but is not tight. The other option is to let it sit out for approx 5 min and then unscrew it.
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Yes you can just seal s bag, just hit the seal button once you insert the bag. I have never tried using regular bags, but I think they would be too thin and not melt properly, and possibly ruin the vacuum slot. Not recommended by Foodsaver.
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You could if they worked. They do not seal properly and they don't hold the vacuum seal. I would have sent them back, but I threw away the return info. They are junk!
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I have sealed soups in the cannister and in the bags.. In the bas you have to be very careful. If you seal in the cannisters you cannot freeze in them.You can freeze in Mason and Ball jars, just make sure they have enough air space at the top. Usually at least 1 in.. I don't know about the seals as I have never had to replace...Hope this helps some...
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Yes. And, what Mr. Bohlman said. Check the coupler for play and replace if necessary. Might as well replace the seal there too. There's a simple tool for installing the seal.
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The seal is just fine but you must understand that at the temperature that they are used at, a lot of the fluid in the pot cooks down by the time you've finished cooking anyway. If that's not what you want you'll have to use another cooking technique...
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I'm wondering why you couldn't go ahead and hit the button to vacuum and seal then, when it's gone as far as you want it to go, hit the 'manual seal' button. I've done that on my Foodsaver machines. I'll have to check when mine arrives today (yay!). This wouldn't be a deal-breaker for me anyway, but it's worth a try if you use yours a lot for just manual sealing. One of my Foodsavers vacuums pretty fast and I can still get to the manual seal button in time, before it crushes the item. I seldom have the need to do that, but you might try it.
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Make sure the black tape is still in place, after getting the bag off, then reduce the amount of time for sealing. Also, allow some cooling down time in-between seals. This is not a commercial machine and it is made for domestic use.
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As far as I know you can seal as much as you want. I don't think there is a time limit or bag limit on sealing. Just make sure that if you wet seal that you clean the reservoir out each time.
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You certainly can. I have a Seal-a-Meal myself - no problems. I think they're just as good and durable as the brand names . . . unless you're one of those people who prefer to pay the big bucks for mfg. brands.
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It might be worth trying, though I am unaware of it helps cracked seals, mine were only dried out & softened with this product. A less expensive option if it works for you, compared to just replacing the entire seal.
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If you contact customer service, they will replace these. They had a bad batch where the zipper didn't seal properly. Customer service has been very good.
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While we were in there we also replaced the following:Cam SealOil Pump Seal & Crank SealThermostatYou may not need all of those seals but we had an oil leak that we needed to stop. The thermostat was sort of a no brainer though. While your in there it is only about $12 more to replace it.
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I gave it as a gift but it has a good seal according to my friend and they say it works great, I wouldn't take soup in it but anything else should be fine. and keeping it in the tote bag ( even the Japanese tie theirs up in a 'napkin' ) and upright doesn't hurt as well, at least that how the one I have works. PS use the band it comes with to secure it...
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I've had mine for a while now and have had no problems with the seals or the pan. I've cooked everything from plain rice to chill. The chill I would leave on warm for most of the night.
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I read in at least one of the reviews that someone had contacted thermos and they offered replacement seals. I've thought of trying to get a spare set of them just in case the need ever arises. I'm going to google "thermos" and see if I can track them down :)