Foodsaver manual for foodsaver v3825

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How on earth did you manage to plug in a 110 volt plug into a 220 volt socket? There is no service manual for these units. Return it to them for warranty repair. There is one video that may help.

https://www.google.com/search?q=foodsaver+v3840%2C+service+manual

Perhaps the bags you are using are not suitable. If they are too thin it will not vacuum air out.

I am having the same problem.. any answers??

Try this web site: >Foodsaver.Stuccu.com

you are not using a "good" bag. Make sure there are no holes and that the bottom and sides of the bag are properly sealed. It will run all day and not pull the air out if the seal is broken anywhere.

I've found with mine I have to hold down firmly on the top while unit is heating the bag to seal it. I continue to hold the lid down for about 10 seconds after heating stops until the seal cools. Hope this helps.

Sounds like the foam seals are leaking. Go to their website to get replacement parts.

http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-to-fix-Food-Saver-Vacuum-Sealer/

The tape trick didn't work for me. Had to cut the wires. Works for now.
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