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I have had FSavers for over 25 yrs.I now have your poorly designed FM5480.I'm having problems with hit-or-miss sealing.I think I need a new heating strip, but of course, I cannot find a replacement on your website.So sad your quality has gone down so much
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: No Longer a Foodsaver Fan</div>
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Hello, We are sorry to hear about your sealing experience with your FM5480. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused while reiterating our commitment to serving you better. We will like the opportunity to turn around this experience for you. Please reach out to us via https://www.foodsaver.com/support/contact-us or through LiveChat. We&rsquo;re available Mon.-Fri. 9 am -5 pm Eastern Time. Thank you! FoodSaver&reg; Consumer Care
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver Brand</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2022-09-08</div>
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does this machine take the 8&quot;x20' and 11&quot;x20' rolls
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Sally Horvath</div>
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Hello Sally! Thank you for reaching out to us. Yes, the FoodSaver 8&quot;x20' and 11&quot;x20' rolls are compatible with FM5000 series. If you have any more questions, please reach out to us via https://www.foodsaver.com/support/contact-us or through LiveChat. We&rsquo;re available Mon.-Fri. 9am -5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! FoodSaver&reg; Consumer Care
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver Brand</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2022-06-30</div>
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Is there a way to pause my foodSaver FM5200 to cool before it seals the bag without losing the vacuum? Mine likes of overheat and then open without sealing the bag.
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: RK22</div>
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Hello, thank you for reaching out to us at FoodSaver. We will be more than happy to answer your question! Bag will seal automatically after vacuuming is completed. In order to avoid overheating of the unit , it is recommended to keep at least 20seconds break between the seals. Hope this information helps. Should you have any inquiries or further questions, please let us know by sending an email through our FoodSaver website or you may call us at our toll-free number 1-877-777-8042. For your convenience, we are available from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, EST. Thank you for choosing FoodSaver.
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver Brand</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2022-02-07</div>
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I bought a FM5000 series from target to replace my previous FoodSaver sealer. I could not get it to completely seal the meats that pulled out liquid with it. Do you know how I can seal moist foods or have a better product that does?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Dfox480v</div>
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Hello, thank you for reaching out to us at FoodSaver&reg; . We will be more than happy to answer your question! We recommend you pre-freeze meats and other moist foods for 1-2 hours before vacuum sealing. Excess liquids from moist foods can cause the unit not to vacuum and permanent damage can occur. Hope this information helps. Should you have any inquiries or further questions, please let us know by sending an email through our FoodSaver&reg; website or you may call us at our toll-free number 1-877-777-8042. For your convenience, we are available from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, EST. Thank you for choosing FoodSaver&reg;.
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver Brand</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2022-07-12</div>
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can you use any brand of bags with this?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: chefrpuig</div>
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Hello, this is Patrycja from FoodSaver! Thanks for reaching out to us. We will be more than happy to answer your question! We recommend using our FoodSaver bags as they were designed and taste specially for our units. Unfortunately, we do not promise if the other bags will be working properly with our units. Thank you and please stay safe! FoodSaver Care
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver Brand</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2022-07-12</div>
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Will a 50&rsquo; roll fit in this unit?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Viggs</div>
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Hello, this is Emily from FoodSaver! Thanks for reaching out to us. We will be more than happy to answer your question! I am sorry to inform you that, as we do not offer 50' long rolls, we cannot ensure that this will fit into the unit as this interaction has not been tested. I apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you and please stay safe! FoodSaver Care
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver Brand</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2022-02-05</div>
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i have a food saver now and will this unit work with my present food saver assories
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: dadmiller</div>
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Hello, this is Mateusz from FoodSaver! Thanks for reaching out to us. We will be more than happy to answer your question! I am sorry to inform you that without knowing the accessories it is not possible for us to determine whether they would be compatible with the FM5000. We would be happy to assist you further with this issue. In order for us to assist you further, please contact us using the web form below: https://www.foodsaver.com/support/contact-us Thank you and please stay safe! FoodSaver Care
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver Brand</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2022-06-27</div>
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I have a series 5000 Foodsaver and just bought the jar sealing combo. I do I make that accessory work on my Foodsaver?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: ChefLiz</div>
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Hello, this is Mateusz from FoodSaver! Thanks for reaching out to us. We will be more than happy to answer your question! I am happy to inform you that the product is compatible with our Jar Sealers. To make this possible, the transparent reservoir has to be removed as this will expose a tip that will allow the product to be connected to Jar Sealers. To remove the Reservoir from the Handheld Sealer, hold the top portion (black upper piece) firmly, then pull lower reservoir down and off. Thank you and please stay safe! FoodSaver Care
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver Brand</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2022-07-06</div>
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