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What is the advantage of the sous vide setting? No one in my sous vide fb group knows, and there is a lot of interest in this model.
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Winnie</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! The Sous Vide mode on your vacuum sealer can be used if you are planning to sous vide the contents on the bag. This feature makes the seal hotter and more secure to make sure no liquids get inside the bag when you do sous vide. Thank you and please stay safe! FoodSaver Care
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver Brand</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2021-06-30</div>
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I bought the Costco model on 12/20 to try out your sous vide function. What exactly is &quot;optimal sealing and vacuuming&quot; ? Most of my sous vide recipes all recommend a glug of olive oil - do I use Moist? And what do I do with the handheld besides marinate?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: PaulaZ</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! The sous vide mode makes the seal hotter and more secure to make sure no liquids get inside the bag when you cook sous vide. If you are using a glug of olive oil, as long as the liquid does not get close to getting sucked into the unit, the Sous Vide setting would be the best, otherwise, please use the Moist mode instead. The Handheld Sealer can be used in many different ways: it enables you to seal our FoodSaver Zipper Bags, FoodSaver Containers and FoodSaver Accessories such as Jar Sealers and Bottle Stoppers. Thank you and please stay safe! FoodSaver Care
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver Brand</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2021-05-30</div>
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My hose attachment retractable cord won&rsquo;t retract all the way back in. &nbsp;There&rsquo;s about 2&rdquo; that I can&rsquo;t seem to get inside the unit. Is there a trick to it?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: fac0414</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! 1. Place a FoodSaver&reg; unit on the edge of your counter or similar surface. 2. Then, with the hose hanging over the edge, pull with light but abrupt force downwards to dislodge the spring. 3. While pulling, release tension fully without letting go of the tip of the accessory hose. 4. Repeat step 2 as many times until the hose goes back in. Thank you and please stay safe! FoodSaver Care
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver Brand</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2021-06-19</div>
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What is the difference between this model VS3182 and the one at Costco VS3180? Thanks
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: PackandGo</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! The only differences between units of the VS3100 series such as the VS3180 and VS3182 are their colors and the retailer that is selling them. There are no performance or feature differences between them. Thank you and please stay safe! FoodSaver Care
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver Brand</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2021-08-08</div>
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Can this be used with 5mil thick mylar bags? I have my own bags I would like to use.
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Matt124</div>
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Thank you for your interest in our FoodSaver&reg; VS3182 Multi-Use Vacuum Sealing &amp; Food Preservation System, Stainless Steel. We do understand that you want to know if you can use your mylar bags to your vacuum sealer. Mylar bags can be thicker that standard vacuum sealer bags, you may need to double seal the top with your vacuum sealer's heat strip. Insert the top of the Mylar bag into the vacuum sealer bag, ensuring that the 1&Prime; strip of vacuum bag is sticking slightly out of the top of the Mylar bag. Vacuum and Seal. 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.
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver Brand</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2021-05-05</div>
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Can the hand sealer be removed for cleaning? &nbsp;Can it be separated from the hose ir is it permanently attached to the hose?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: SBATL</div>
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Thank you for your interest with our FoodSaver&reg; VS3182 Multi-Use Vacuum Sealing &amp; Food Preservation System, Stainless Steel. We understand that you want to know if the retractable hose is removable to be cleaned. In line with this, we want to inform you that the retractable hose is not removable, however, the liquid chamber that you use to vacuum seal the zipper bags, you can simply remove it by pull it out and you can wash it with soapy warm water and dried it completely before you attach it again on your retractable hose. 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.
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver Brand</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2021-12-11</div>
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Is anyone else having trouble with the vacuum setting of this machine not working properly? Both of mine (original and warranty) will pump but not seal. Also, not sure why two of my reviews saying as much were rejected?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: LabMammoth</div>
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Thank you for your interest in our FoodSaver&reg; VS3182 Multi-Use Vacuum Sealing &amp; Food Preservation System, Stainless Steel. We are sorry for the delay in response. We understand that your vacuum sealer is not sealing. We understand your disappointment and we apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused you. If our product has failed due to poor quality, we will be happy to replace it for another model for you not to have the same issue. For us to further assists you with your concern, 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.
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver Brand</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2021-05-03</div>
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Will I still be able to use my containers with the oval seal fixture? Also, why is the staff not answering the previously asked questions?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: PeterHand</div>
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Thank you for your interest in our FoodSaver&reg; VS3182 Multi-Use Vacuum Sealing &amp; Food Preservation System, Stainless Steel. We understand that you want to know if you can still use your containers with the oval seal fixture on your vacuum sealer. Yes, you may simply remove the liquid chamber of the retractable hose and attach it to your containers. 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.
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver Brand</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2021-05-05</div>
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Before I buy this machine, I would appreciate a detailed engineering answer to the question about the sous vide setting. A vacuum is a vacuum and I fail to understand how the sous vide setting is any different from the dry or moist setting.
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Peter73</div>
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Thank you for your interest in our FoodSaver&reg; VS3182 Multi-Use Vacuum Sealing &amp; Food Preservation System, Stainless Steel. We are sorry for the delay in response. We understand that you want to know the difference between sous vide settings and dry or moist. 3a. Dry For optimal vacuuming and sealing of dry foods. This is the default setting. 3b. Moist For optimal vacuuming and sealing of moist or juicy foods. 3c. Pulse (available on select models) Press and hold to manually control the vacuum function. Press Seal Button when ready to seal bag. 3d. Sous Vide (available on select models) For optimal vacuuming and sealing of bags to use in Sous Vide cooking. Hope this information helps. For other concerns, 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.
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver Brand</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2021-08-30</div>
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Can i plug the VS3182 into 220v power socket? If not, which model can ? thanks
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Anonymous</div>
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Thank you for your interest in our FoodSaver&reg; VS3182 Multi-Use Vacuum Sealing &amp; Food Preservation System, Stainless Steel. We understand that you want to know if you can plug in this vacuum sealer into 220V. We are sorry for the delay in response. In line with this, we want to inform you that all the vacuum sealer is 110V. However, this vacuum sealer wattage is 130V. 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.
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver Brand</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2021-06-11</div>
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Does this model have an accessory port that fits with the FoodSaver Jar Adapters for vacuum sealing canning/mason jars?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: ad blocker off</div>
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The liquid resevior is removed from the built in handheld sealer. &nbsp;There is a plastic nub that sticks out and is inserted into the hole on top of the jar sealer accessory.&nbsp;
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: tkjeep</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2021-05-15</div>
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We purchased this machine a few days ago. It did not come with an owner's manual. Is there one on-line? I haven't been able to find one. Thank you.
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: KimL</div>
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The Owner Manual is in the bags, wrapped up.
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Maria62</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2021-05-05</div>
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