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!

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

I finally splurged and bought this. Now I know why everyone loves this system! For summer bounty from your garden, for premade meals, for pantry items and emergency supplies, for hunters and those who hunt for bulk sales of meats at the store, there is just nothing like this system for keeping everything fresh. If you read the directions, it's very easy to use and works every time. Seals in less than 30 seconds with no waiting to seal the next bag. No wasted bag edges either, it seals very close to the end. I use a regular zip type bag (with the zip area cut off), inside all the foodsaver bags to make it easier to re-use them. Usually no washing necessary! For long term storage, I use the rolls and premade bags. For short term, and frequent opening and closing, I use the ones with the vacuum hole. Although I was told that the vacuum hole type were "not recommended" for the freezer, I have found that they work just fine. All that is required is very careful sealing technique and a small piece of freezer tape over the hole for added security. For soups, sauces, pie fillings, and other liquids, I freeze them first in lock n lock containers, then I transfer the food into the bags. If you are going to boil the contents at some point, it may be better not to use an inner bag. No telling if it would melt. For real economy, and longer term storage, I use Ball freezer jars with the wide mouth vacuum attachment. Cook that big batch of spaghetti sauce or soup once and enjoy it all winter! At first the cost of the bags seemed to be more than the savings on the food, but with inner bags, or better yet wrapping portions in cling or even sandwich bags, all bags are re-usable, and even easy to wash if desired. For added cost savings on premade and rolls of bags check out "food vac bags" they are sold here on Amazon, and are just as good as the name brand. What an invention! This is the best purchase I have made this year!

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.