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Does this unit Have a Electrical cord or is it on battery also?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: jimbuddy</div>
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Hello Jim, Thank you for reaching out about the Handheld+ 2‑in‑1 Vacuum Sealing System. Just to confirm, this unit plugs into a power outlet and is not battery‑operated. If you have more questions, please reach out to us via the &quot;Contact Us&quot; form on our official website. We&rsquo;re available Mon.-Fri. 9am -5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! FoodSaver Consumer Care.
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver® Consumer Care</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2026-06-11</div>
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What do I need to connect my Food Saver to a Hand Held vacuum Pump for Zipper Bags? It came with a vacuum hose, How can I buy just a hand held vacuum pump?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Tom102</div>
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Hello Tom, Thank you for reaching out. For the FoodSaver Handheld+ 2‑in‑1 Vacuum Sealing System, you do not need any hose or additional accessories to vacuum‑seal zipper bags. The handheld vacuum pump is already built into the unit and works on its own. The larger countertop base simply serves as the charging dock for the handheld sealer. If you have more questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us directly. You can do so via the 'Contact Us' form on our official website. We&rsquo;re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! FoodSaver&reg; Consumer Care
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver® Consumer Care</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2026-06-08</div>
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Why did my foodsaver stop vacuuming after only two months?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Barb57</div>
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Hello Barb, Thank you for reaching out to us regarding your Handheld+ 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealing System. We are sorry to hear that your unit stopped working after such a brief time. This is certainly not the quality we strive to provide, nor the experience we want you to have with our products. There are multiple reasons why the vacuum sealer could stop vacuuming and sealing. We have compiled some comprehensive troubleshooting steps to follow, these can be found here: https://help.foodsaver.com/s/article/FoodSaverCountertopTroubleshootingUnitdoesnotVacuumSeal#Removable-two If the issue persists and you still require assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us directly. You can do so by Live Chat or via the 'Contact Us' form on our official website. We&rsquo;re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! FoodSaver&reg; Consumer Care
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver® Consumer Care</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2025-11-12</div>
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Is there a separate charging base compatible with the handheld unit
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Cf414</div>
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Hello Corey, Thank you for your inquiry about our Handheld+ 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealing System. At the moment, the charging dock for the handheld unit is not available separately. If you are having issues with charging the handheld unit, please reach out to us for assistance. You can reach us via the &quot;Contact Us&quot; form on our official website. We&rsquo;re available Mon.-Fri. 9am -5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! FoodSaver Consumer Care.
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver® Consumer Care</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2026-04-29</div>
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What is the small plastic clip looking thing? There is no mention of picture of it in the manual.
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: TheGringo</div>
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The Gringo is exactly right! To seal the zipper bags. No mention in the manual or here either. After 8 months it just hit me what it is used for. So I came on to help other and the Gringo did already! Thanks Gringo!!
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: Ruthie3</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2025-09-09</div>
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Does this vacuum sealer have a attachment to seal mason jars?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: KCraft</div>
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Hello, Thank you for your inquiry about our Handheld+ 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealing System. No, the Jar Sealing Kit is available for purchase separately. If you have more questions, please reach out to us via our official &quot;Contact Us&quot; website. We&rsquo;re available Mon.-Fri. 9am -5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! FoodSaver Consumer Care.
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver® Consumer Care</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2025-08-29</div>
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what are dimensions of this sealer?
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: jldq</div>
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Hello, Thank you for your inquiry about our Handheld+ 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealing System. The product dimensions are: - Length: 17.87 in - Width: 6.62 in - Height: 9.56 in If you have more questions, please reach out to us via our official &quot;Contact Us&quot; website. We&rsquo;re available Mon.-Fri. 9am -5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! FoodSaver Consumer Care.
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver® Consumer Care</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2025-08-08</div>
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What is the point of having a part called out as replaceable when in fact it is not. In the manual it says the the cordless handheld vacuum as a replacement part. Can&rsquo;t find it anywhere.
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<div class="bvseo-author">Asked by: Utah joe</div>
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Hello Joe, Thank you for reaching out to us regarding our Handheld+ 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealing System. We're sorry to hear that you could not find the Hand held replacement. We encourage you to get in touch with us directly for assistance in this matter. You can do so via the 'Contact Us' form on our official website. We&rsquo;re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! FoodSaver&reg; Consumer Care
<div class="bvseo-author">Answered by: FoodSaver® Consumer Care</div>
<div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2025-11-24</div>
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