FoodSaver V4400 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealer Machine with Automatic Vacuum Sealer Bag Detection and Starter Kit, Safety Certified, Black and Silver

I purchased this from a UAE site and brought it to Somalia, expecting it to work in Somalia as both the UAE and Somalia use the same voltage standard (220V). However, upon trying to use it, the machine turned on briefly and then shut off. After some investigation, I discovered that the product is designed for 110-120V, which is incompatible with the 220V standard used here. Unfortunately, I am unable to return the product to the UAE due to logistical reasons. I am requesting assistance to resolve this issue, such as a replacement or a partial payment option for a compatible product. This situation has been quite frustrating, and I hope you can offer a solution to help address this problem.

Eficiente, de facil uso y gran utilidad!

This might be a bit premature since I have only used it a few times so far but I really love this machine and it does everything that I thought it would and probably more than I've figured out yet. It was also very easy to learn to use after one false start. The instructions are right in the lid that you flip up and can see while you are using the machine. After seeing how well it did I have started ordering a few more accessories for it. So far I have used it for fresh produce that I may have decided not to use right after purchase, in this case my example would be fresh ginger. I'm still keeping it in the vegetable crisper but it is so totally sealed I can tell it is still good and I can make my Thai recipes when I want to not just right after I've made a trip to the store. I have also used it in the freezer for storing walnuts and black walnuts separately and not in a container just in the bags. They take up far less space that way and seem to stay a lot fresher longer. I have not ordered the marinade container because I have found that if I don't use a lot of liquid (so it doesn't get sucked out) but use all the spices that I need I can seal it in a bag and in very little time I have the flavor drawn throughout all of the meat or if I change my mind I can pop in the freezer and have it already marinated later. So for after only a few weeks of use I have to say I'm loving this. I have found one downside however, you always have to leave four inches of extra bag for it to seal because the way the machine is made. I learned after buying this one that the newer machines don't have this issue however the newer machines when I was looking at them anyway were price far higher than this one, practically double. So for the price I'm extremely happy with what I got. I should also point out that I knew when I bought this that it was not the newest, latest, greatest machine but it was enough for me since it was my first and the price was good that's why I went with this one.

وصلني في حالة جيدة والاشكال في الكهرباء 110 وعندنا في السعودية 220 فيلزم وجود محول ولذلك ارجعته ولم استخدمه مع ان الذي اعرفه ان الجمارك لا تسمح بدخول اي جهاز مخالف للمواصفات والمقاييس السعودية ومنها جهد الكهرباء وساضطر للبحث مرة اخرى عن جهاز مناسب

Amazing for storing food - keeps things real fresh

I am really excited about my vacuum machine thus far; turning roasts into steaks, buying club packs (& freezing) and vacu-packing vs canning. Dislikes: *Does not hold the really large inexpensive plastic rolls though they are easy to cut to length by hand. Likes: *Ease of use *Vacuum power *Speed *It's fun to use I have never used a vacuum machine before so I can't compare with an unknown industry standard, but this is very good.