Product DescriptionFoodSaver is synonymous with saving food. It's a wise way of storing leftovers. It's efficient and economical. You can customize it for virtually any quantity. Foods are sealed much in the same way as supermarkets package food for sale. This is a smart, professional-style tool geared for practical home use. Smarter because it introduces never-before-seen features like variable speeds for different size bags and canisters, and food-specific settings that ensure a secure seal for dry or moist food. It even has a CrushFree Instant Seal feature so that, for the first time ever, you can immediately stop the vacuum process when vacuum packaging delicate foods.
And it is Sleeker because it combines function and beautiful form with features like an easy-to-use and easy-to-clean flat Touchpad Control Panel. Comes with 11 in. x 10ft. food saver roll, 3 food saver bags(quart) and 2 food saver bags(gallon), FoodSaver Helpful Tips DVD New Two Speed Settings - Optimize vacuum speed for different size bags and canisters. New CrushFree Instant Seal - Immediately stops the vacuum process to prevent crushing. New Easy-lock Latch - Latches lid tight, securing bag for vacuuming and sealing. New Adjustable Food Settings - Change seal level for type of food - moist or dry. New Control Panel - Easy to clean and makes vacuum packaging easier than ever. New Pen Storage - Stores pen under lid for dating and labeling bags. Accessory Hose Storage - Keeps Accessory Hose handy and protected. Port - Allows vacuum packaging with FoodSaver Canisters and Accessories. Full-sized Vacuum Channel - Catches overflow liquids and fits any size FoodSaver Bag for maximum versatility. Unit Dimensions - 16 ??? (L) x 9 ??? (D) x 4 ??? (H)
What Others Say
It's great--here are some tips for 1st-timers like me
This is my first vacuum food saver and I'm delighted with it! I bought it a few months ago from Amazon. I tried to buy this at my local big chain stores but no one had this model, so I might have paid more, not sure. But had no choice.
It was easy to set up and use--even for a novice. I was sealing my first bag within minutes. I've made a few mistakes so here are some things you might want to know.
1) If you buy the rolls and make your own bags, don't cut where the cutter falls naturally--roll it back a little by hand to make a closer cut. That'll save you some money as you go, since cutting where if falls leaves a big wasted piece.
2) The machine defaults to the dry setting, but nearly everything I seal is moist, ... Read More
Can't sterilize canisters
Vacuum storage is great -- allows bulk purchases to be kept for extended periods. But don't try to sterilize all the parts of a canister. The container part can be safely cleaned in a dishwasher, as stated by the manufacturer. The maker also states that the lid must be hand-washed, but says nothing about the wash temperature. So when a refrigerated guacamole turned brown (for the first time), I knew the lid had become contaminated. I also knew that any temp under about 170F would not kill most bugs (like well-done hamburger). So I immersed the small caps from the inside of the lid in 180F water for 10 minutes. The caps distorted and were useless. The lids can still be used, but I can't rely on the safety of the container contents. Wonder ... Read More
Longer tails from end to sealing point with each newer model.
I have been using Food saver/Tillia products for many years they are well made and have saved food and money; however, with each new model the distance between the ends of the bags you make and the sealing point get stretched out longer and longer. This machine (V2840) was the first I noticed this built in self serving, land fill generating and not to mention consumer pocket book wasting feature. On this model you (fortunately) can seal one end on the very end; the vacuum and seal end (unfortunately) is a different story; Food saver/Tillia has stretched the vacuum tray away from the sealing strip so every time you vacuum and seal you lose .8 inches as a wasted tail (the first noticeable sign of greed). The older machines are not like this; on obvious ... Read More
works great
FoodSaver V2840 Advanced Design works exactly as promised. We buy in bulk and then repackage things in smaller units. This saves us money because things do not spoil. The machine is very easy to use. We shopped around a lot before we purchased our unit. Amazon had the best price.
Recommended.
If you are looking for a foodsaver with a nice design at a reasonable price, this is the one to buy. Do not go for anything older for a few dollars less. My first vacuum sealer was really cheap and of course couldn't do anything properly. I am glad for bying this one,it was a lesson not to compromise with junk for a better price..
