FoodSaver Lock & Seal VS4500 Questions

Robert L.2y

Where exactly is the vacuum channel on the sunbeam vs4500? Is it the same as the drip tray? The diagram in the manual is insufficiently clear to work out where the end of the bag actually should go.

Ken M 2y

If just sealing one end of a piece cut from a roll, the bag needs only to extend over the black sealing strip. For vacuum sealing, the ‘open’ end of the bag should extend half-way across the paler grey drip tray (see diagram in User Guide). If you remove this tray (e.g. for cleaning) you can see the small, circular suction hole on the left-hand side of the tray holder. Always make sure that there are no kinks in the bag. It helps to support the bag and contents on a breadboard to make it level with the opening. I have had no more than two failures over ten years.

Patricia w.2y

6his sealer is supposed to be an easy use..... tucking the bag into the slot correctly may take hours it is ridiculous waste of time and money do not buy!

Tania-Rose T.5y

Have sealed 4 bags now no power have left for an hour to retry still not working?

Sunbeam DM 5y

Hi Tania, The product manual states that the appliance will shut off automatically if overheated. Allow to cool down for 20 minutes and try again. Did you switch the machine off & let it cool down?. Thanks

Kiwifoster6y

VS4500 - how exactly do you use the ziplock bags please? I have followed the manual but nothing happens. The nozzle does not stay in the accessories hole on the top of the machine.

Jenny6y

My brand new Sunbeam Foodsaver VS4500 given to me for Mother's Day will not vacuum unless I place my thumb over the accessory hole located on the top out side lid. The bag is correctly placed in the vacuum channel so this is not the problem. Why will the unit not vacuum. It seals OK so the problem is only with the vacuum. Please do not suggest I go to a website and download the instruction booklet as I have already have one.

Christine 6y

Mine never worked and getting it replaced was a long process.

Celina C. 6y

I had same problem. I applied a lot of pressure to the lid with my palm (press firmly) and covered the accessory hole with my thumb and this worked!

dennis k7y

Hi, I purchased a Sunbeam v7800 from Harvey Norman and the warranty has expired but I have been disappointed with it as it has never sucked enough air and now it refuses to seal, I paid in excess of $200. I only use it maybe three or four times in a year when I have had a great deal and access to fish and meat but now I am frustrated that this machine is so unreliable .. thank you ....Dennis

Sunbeam DM 7y

Hi dennis k, Thank you for contacting Sunbeam. We are very sorry to hear about your experience with your product. Please be assured all customer feedback is taken seriously and your comments will be forwarded on to our development and technology teams. Kind regards Sunbeam.

Wayne A N7y

My VS 4500 worked well to start with but now doesn’t want to suck the air out of the bag. You can see that the lid is being sucked tighter as it is operating, it’s almost like the lid is closing tightly on the bag and not allowing the air to be sucked out. First time using it after purchasing it about 5mths ago in prep for Italian sausage season.

Sunbeam DM 7y

Hi Wayne A N, Sorry to hear this. Please call us on 1300 881 861 for further suggestions/tips. Kind Regards, Sunbeam

Brian Larkman 7y

I found that I had to physically apply pressure to the lid, finding the right spot was frustrating I took mine back cheers Brian

Alice8y

Received my sunbeam vs4500 food saver as a gift in September 2018. Tried to vacuum and seal some meat. Power on pressed vacuum seal, on for about a minute then stopped. Did not vacuum or seal. Please advise?

Sunbeam DM 8y

HI Alice, You need to make absolutely sure the bag is tucked into the sealing channel correctly. If not the machine will not vacuum and seal it. This is the most common reason for it not sealing. I would also suggest you go to our website external link and download the instruction book if you don't already have. Hope this gets you going with it.

Jared8y

Hi. Is the hose able to be fitted to a foodsaver wide mouth vacuum lid sealer for ball mason jars? Thanks

Diann 8y

Sorry Jared, I have not used the hose, I only bought it for the bags. But if you take your jar into Harvey norman and try it. When I went looking they had all types open to look at and the sales person was very helpful :)

Sunbeam DM 8y

Hi Jared, no the Foodsaver and Ball systems are totally separate and you won't be able to seal the jars with the VS4500

Thanks Jared

Jared 8y

Thanks Diann. I ended up buying a mightyvac 3800 hand held brake bleeding kit which has correct hose fitting and coat me about 70 bucks and wide.mouth jar sealer( by sunbeam) to do the job..only wanted to seal mason jars anyway.

Take care.

Thanks for ur response sunbeam official though i think u could have upsold on a foodsaver vs4500 by suggesting after its purchase buying a kit from u guys( it would have had to be states admittedly) with hose and sealer.