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If you are making food in bulk, this is a great tool to have in the kitchen. THIS IS NOT A VACUUM SEALING MACHINE. It does not remove any air from the bag, it merely seals it. It should be noted that the instructions are there for a reason! Sealing a bag that has any residue on it will result in a poor seal. Sealing a bag that is not flat or is crumpled will result in a poor seal. We leave plenty of room and always seal twice with a half inch or so in between to be safe. Our restaurant makes soup every day, so this machine gets a lot of use! This machine is heavy!! It is very easy to operate, and we have never had any issue, besides user error.