Sunbeam FoodSaver VS4200 / VS4400 / VS5500 / VS6600 Questions & Answers

Please see the available parts at Big warehouse parts supplier - external link 

Hi Ines, No unfortunately in Australia we don't have that attachment required to di this. Thanks

Hi Beth, This replaceable. If this product is still in it's warranty period please contact the store you purchased it from or get in contact with your local service agent who should be able to assist you from our website attached. If you scroll down to the bottom of the page you should find this external link . Thanks

Thank you. Should that have read "This IS replaceable"? It is no longer under warranty. Thanks for your assistance.

Hi Beth, Sorry typo thanks.

I'm not sure maybe try contacting Sunbeam

Hello s,jones, Unfortunately, this machine has not been apart of our range for a while now so we have completely sold out of spare parts. The seal for the newer models might fit this model but I can't say that for sure because I do not have a VS6600 on site to compare too. The seal model number for the VS6600 is VS66002. It looks like the seal for the VS7800 might fit: external link  Sorry I couldn't help any more than that.

Hi Salme Atherinos, So sorry - this part cannot not be replaced. The product itself is a non repair unit. Kind Regards, Sunbeam

Not sure but try contacting sunbeam they should have the answer.

Hi John. You can buy spare parts from any of our affiliated service agents. Please click the following link for a comprehensive listing of all service agents in Australia external link  . Alternatively you can visit the following website external link  - this guys are an online spare part provider. The part number you are looking for is VS44001.

I have had one of these for some time and am very happy with it.

So either you have been lucky, or I have been unlucky. Either way, it doesn't solve my problem, and since Sunbeam haven't paid any attention, I figure that they don't give a damn. I also have a Sunbeam Espresso Coffee machine, now also out of warranty, and the steam tap on it is beginning to leak when closed. Thus, I am drawn to the conclusion that Sunbeam are manufacturing using componentry designed to just outlast the warranty period, after which they can play Pontius Pilate. Their quality used to be reasonable, but clearly that is no longer the case: I won't be recommending them, nor buying their product in future.

Hi Laing, we have the same problem. Were you able to find a replacement clip.?

No, I ended up fabricating a part myself: I never heard from Sunbeam at the time, and still haven't.

I got in contact with Sunbeam they were more than happy to help.

Also if you look in yellow pages for Sunbeam in your area, they may be able go order one

I had that prob too... The grey lever on right hand side needs to be pushed right down. I thought I was going to break it... But nope that's how it works!!!!

I recommend return it for your money back. And buy a VacPro. It will probably save you some money to.

Thank you I will

Hi Sirley,

Perhaps the garlic is fermenting and producing a gas that is expanding the package.

Matt

Sounds like whatever you are putting in there is creating a gas. Exaggerated example would be to try and store bi carb soda and vinigar together. ( dont try this with your vac sealer )

Hi Shirley, It might be fermenting as the others have said. My problem was it no longer vac sealed any longer. In the mean time I got a new one, a cheaper one as i have had 2 sunbeams and both have only lasted about 12 mts. It is better to buy a cheap one for 12 mts.

Do what I did... Take it back for a full refund and go and buy a vac pro... It holds a bag roll at the back which you can feed it through and cut it to length using the In built bag cutter. Then seal it to make a bag using the seal only button. Put your food in it and vac seal it with the vac seal button. Plus when it seals it does a double seal. (2 seals about apart from each other) and it vacs right down much more than my sunbeam ever did..... VacPro

Try and get as much air out as possible and make sure you have the bags the right way up. Either way I would return it if still under warranty as it bound to fail sooner or later.

Hi Miaette, please contact our Consumer Support Team on 1300 881 861 when you are with your unit for further assistance.

Hi Ritacachia, the sealing strip is not available as a spare part as it comes built in to the unit. To discuss further please contact our Consumer Support Team on 1300 881 861.

Dear Sir/Madam, The Sunbeam is poorly designed and even after swapping two units I still had the problem you have. I suggest you get your money back. There are better units available (NOT Sunbeam) from commercial butcher supply stores. More expensive but they will not give you trouble.

Best of luck

John Blakey

Pe4rth WA

Hi 2013 randerson, could you please contact us on 1300 881861 to discuss further.

Dear Alley, America uses 110volt/60cycles power and Australia 240volt/50cycles power. The two are not compatible unless you use a transformer which can be expensive. The Sunbeam sealer has probably 'fused' because of this and should be discarded. You can buy vacuum packaging systems in Australia for less than $100, so I suggest you do that. Get one where you can control the amount of time the vacuum action operates. Don't go for the more expensive automatic ones as they always seem to have faults. I am not a big fan of Sunbeam.

Good luck!

John B