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Hair dryer. Remove both tray inserts and dry thoroughly, paying special attention to the sensor area in the center of the upper tray.

Question edited for a lot more clarity. Question moved from Clothes Dryers. It looks like there is very little support from the company but generic spares are found on Amazon. https://www.google.com/search?q=foodsaver+fm2100+replace+heat+sealer ..

This is from a Benjaman post last year....... "My tray and contacts were perfect but the error persisted. I hacked the unit by unplugging the 3 pin connector that run from the contacts to the controller board. This got rid of the tray full error light and allowed me to resume using the unit. I will just have to check the tray manually when sealing wet foods." Best to you

If it appears that the vacuum pump is working well and the seals around the vacuum chamber are clean, it may be a bad vacuum switch on the circuit board. Turn it over and take out the screws. Inside there will be a small 2x2 circuit board with a 1" round device (the vacuum switch) with a clear tube going from it to the vacuum pump. On my unit, liquid got into this and rusted the spring so that the contacts and contact plate were corroded and would not make a good electrical contact. I un-soldered mine from the board, took it apart (by cutting away the edge of the reddish-brown cover) cleaned it all up till the contacts and contact plate were nice and shiny, and clamped and super-glued it back together. Works great now. Make sure you note how far in the vacuum adjustment screw is so you can get it back to the same position. Or, you may wish to just buy a new vacuum switch off of ebay.

Question edited for clarity. Question moved from Laundry Dryers. 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

It would be a warranty issue.

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I answered a similar question earlier. Return it to the maker under warranty! google make model warranty

Request the wiring diagram from FoodSaver.

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

Did it ever work? Try another receptacle and if that doesn't make a difference you probably need a replacement.

Odds are it is dirty and the vacuum sensor is plugged. That makes it think the vacuum is complete. So it seals. Check the instructions or a youtube and clean it. You need to use the exact cleaning instructions. Odds are that will fix it.

Hi, if you go to YouTube, you will find a video showing you what to do, I hope this helps

I kicked you out of computers, off topic there. it needs service.

Try this site https://searchmanuals.net/search7/?keyword=%2Bowners+%2Bmanual&gclid=Cj0KCQiAzePjBRCRARIsAGkrSm4hwGgMJ4loxVKnk_d9loNSyMnzjcinCTYKx6DBNotuk4W7EdNURhoaAggqEALw_wcB

Chances are that you foam gasket are not doing their job anymore. You can make a test by humidifying them with a paper towel. If it's works, you are due to replace them. They will usually last about 2 to 3 years depending on the use. They are available through ebay or Amazon

The black foam seals are not doing their job anymore then. You may humidify them with a paper towel for a quick but it won't last. The vacuum sealer is expected to reach a certain level before automatically sealing it. There is foam replacments available through ebay and amazon.