FoodSaver V4400 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealer Machine with Automatic Vacuum Sealer Bag Detection and Starter Kit, Safety Certified, Black and Silver review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
| Brand | FOODSAVER |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | Silver/Black |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11 x 20 x 12 inches |
| Item Weight | 10 Pounds |
product features
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- Save Money and seal freshness in: Meat preserved with the FoodSaver system in the freezer can last up to 3 years and still taste fresh, flavorful, and freezer burn free; Prep ahead meals, leftovers, and produce stored in the fridge will stay fresh up to weeks later instead of spoiling in days
- Automatic bag detection: Automatic bag detection makes vacuum sealing easier than ever: Simply put the bag in the vacuum chamber and the machine does the rest to ensure your food stays fresh and flavorful
- Simple to use: Built in roll storage and cutter lets you easily make custom sized bags to fit whatever you seal, while led light indicators easily guide you through the vacuum sealing process
- Very consistent sealing: Guaranteed to reach an optimal vacuum level and airtight seal; The V4440 is durable, high quality, and backed by a 5 year limited warranty
- Automatic moisture detection: Smart technology automatically detects moisture and switches to the correct mode to ensure an airtight seal is achieved. The patented removable drip tray will catch any overflow liquid and is dishwasher safe, making this kitchen appliance easy to clean and maintain
- NRTL Tested & Certified Product: All Foodsaver appliances are ETL or UL certified by Nationally Recognized Test Laboratories (NRTLs) for compliance with applicable Product safety test standards; Safety is our number 1 priority
- Compatibility: Works with FoodSaver 8 inches and 11 inches vacuum seal rolls, all pre made bag sizes, freshsaver zipper bags, fresh containers, and quick Marinator; Optional accessories include FoodSaver regular and wide mouth mason jar sealers and FoodSaver bottle stoppers for wine and oil bottles
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From the manufacturer
FoodSaver 4440 2-in-1 Automatic Vacuum Sealing System
Lock In Freshness
The FoodSaver 4440 2-in-1 Automatic Vacuum Sealing System helps keep food fresh longer. The system removes air, one of the main causes of mold and food spoilage, from bags and creates an airtight seal to lock in freshness.
One FoodSaver 2-in-1 appliance does it all: automatic bag detection and vacuum sealing mean two quick and easy steps to seal and save, and the built-in handheld sealer eliminates the need for additional attachments when sealing zipper bags and containers.
Key Features
- Vacuum sealing removes air, one of the main causes of freezer burn, mold, and spoilage
- Automatic bag detection and vacuum sealing means two quick and easy steps to seal
- Handheld sealer seals FoodSaver zipper bags, canisters, containers, and marinates food in minutes
Features & Benefits
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Fully Automatic OperationFully automatic operation uses exclusive technology to automatically sense the bag and food type to create a perfect, airtight vacuum seal. | Airtight Heat SealThe vacuum sealing system removes all the air from the bag, then uses heat to create an airtight seal, locking out moisture, air, and freezer burn. | Retractable Handheld SealerDesigned to work with FoodSaver vacuum zipper bags, containers, canisters, and all other FoodSaver accessories including wine stoppers, jar sealers, and the Quick Marinator. | Pull-Out Drip Tray DrawerDishwasher-safe drip tray catches excess liquid that may fall during the sealing process, helping keep your counters clean. |
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Breakfast PizzasCustomize your breakfast pizza using whatever you didn't finish the night before. Use your leftovers as toppings over an English muffin, add cheese, and bake until everything melts and bubbles. | Omelets & ScramblesReheat your leftover veggies by sauteing them in a pan, then whipping them with eggs for an amazing omelet or a savory scramble. Take it up a notch by adding meat or plant-based protein for a vitamin- and mineral-packed breakfast. | Rice BowlsHeat up your leftover rice, season it with salt, pepper, or hot sauce to taste, and then add an egg or protein of your choice to transform it into a delicious rice bowl. You can also try making it sweet by adding milk, nuts, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, and fruit. | Breakfast HashCreate your own unique breakfast hash using any type of meat and vegetables you have on hand. Create a simple and quick breakfast hash by chopping up your ingredients into bite-sized pieces, then frying them in a skillet greased with oil or butter. |
product description
Style:Sealer Machine
Combining both a handheld and standard vacuum sealer, the FoodSaver V4400 2 in 1 Vacuum Sealer system is vacuum sealing versatility at its best. Powerful technology eliminates air from specially designed bags, and automatic bag detection ensures a secure airtight seal to prevent freezer burn. When sealing FoodSaver zipper bags and Fresh containers, the convenient handheld retractable sealer eliminates the need for additional attachments. One unit does it all.
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Questions about FoodSaver V4400 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealer Machine with Automatic Vacuum Sealer Bag Detection and Starter Kit, Safety Certified, Black and Silver
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Do you know what the difference is between the 4840 and this one 4440?
Answer: The only difference between the V4440 and V4840 models is the placement of the buttons. They both have all the same features and functions.
Answer: The manufacturer is wrong, because I just contact Foodsavor directly and asked if the 4440 has the pulse vac feature and they said the 4440 does NOT. The 4800, 4900 and the 5400 only does. I wound up buying the 4440 one based on this manufacturer's response, and apparently the info is wrong.
Answer: I see the 4840 cost more yet you say it's the same as the 4440. This does not make sense to me. Is on more puwefull and faster than the other. What come with the 4440 ? It does not say. Like it does with the 4840
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Has this model overheated and required shutdown to cool before continuing ?
Answer: If you are sealing many bags and quickly, the seal heater needs a couple seconds to cool down a little once in a while. But after 5 - 10 seconds you can start again. I've never had to shut the Foodsaver itself down. And we use it for big amounts. Just did $450 worth of meat that I bought and brought home and divided up to put in the freezer
Answer: My guess would be, if you have help and a assembly line setup, or a bunch of bags filled and waiting to vac and seal one right after the other, you might run into it overheating. Just doing it by getting a few ready to do, vac and seal them, then get a few more ready while it has a chance to cool, then do them, you should not run into the overheating. That is my normal way of doing it and I have never had a problem with overheating one.
Answer: Yes it has. If we are using it a lot in one day. We must wait and have it cool down.
Answer: Haven't had that issue. Our last "big use" was sealing 60lbs of hamburger into 2lb bags. So 60 seals in around an hour.
Answer: no it has never over heated
Answer: Not the one I own. Works great
Answer: I haven't had any problems with shutting down and I've been using my food saver for some really big jobs
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what size roll and bag is recmended
Answer: We recommend that you use 8" rolls and 11" rolls, you can also use various size bags with this FoodSaver.
Answer: I like the roll better for things like meat because then I can make the bag size as large or small as I need. For me the bags are great for dry goods like grains and nuts. I keep the two sizes of rolls and two sizes of bags.
Answer: 8" x 20' or 11" x 20' ( I bought a 50' roll and had to cut it and make 3 smaller rolls out of it)
Answer: it will take all the sizes of bag I believe
Answer: Both size rolls work wonderfully. I have both size rolls and not had any problems. Bags of any size also do well. I have not used the bags as much as the rolls because I like to decide how big my bag will be. Less waste that way. Hope this helped.
Answer: The roll is best as it can be cut to any size. The size depends on what you're packing.
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there are so many choices, are they all about the same?
Answer: There are a lot of vacuum sealers to choose from that have their own functions and features. The best model that would work for you would depend on the frequency, volume and the types of foods you plan on vacuum and sealing. For better assistance on choosing the perfect fit FoodSaver, please contact customer service www.foodsaver.com/contactus.
Answer: I bought a non automatic one that was around $80.00 and returned it as it did not seal correctly. There are a number on the market by Foodsaver and others, however I have used this one a number of times over the last few weeks and found it to work well and as advertised. You need to make sure though that you cut off enough bag material so that the sealer has enough in the slot so that it seals properly. Anything I get that does not work I return. I am keeping this one and it is not their most expensive one.
Answer: I always go for the newest model when I can. I gave one I got 2 years ago to my son & they love it. He's hunter and the venison lasts them a long time when the food saver is used. I haven't tried mine yet but I bet it will be great.
Answer: About the same with different features. This one has an external hose to vacuum seal their jars, containers and ziplock bags. Also has a marinate feature. I have this model and like it so far. Hope this helps.
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Hi - does this work with wet or juicy food?
Answer: This vacuum sealer does have a moist/dry food settings for optimal sealing that adjusts the seal level for a secure, reliable, air tight seal. With all FoodSaver models, we advise that when vacuum sealing meats and/or fish with lots of juices, it may be helpful to pre-freeze meats and fish for 1 - 2 hours before vacuum packaging in a FoodSaver Bag to ensure the retention of juices and shape, and to help guarantee a good seal. When making individual portions, place the individual pieces on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer for 1 - 2 hours. Remove from the freezer; transfer to a FoodSaver Bag and vacuum-seal.
Answer: I use a different approach for things like raw meat which I freeze before vacusealing. This also prevents the vacuum from compressing the meat and sucking out juices. I even use it for soup and stews. I cut a bag to length, fill it with the food, then stand it upright in the freezer for an hour or 2 until frozen, and then vacuseal it. Works great.
Answer: There is a setting on the saver for "dry or moist". Typically, if I'm vacuuming something with a lot of moisture, I use the Moist setting and make sure my bag has extra space. This should resolve most issues you have with wet vs dry products. If what you have has too much moisture, you can always use one of the other containers specifically designed for liquids.
Answer: You can do the same thing that they suggest for things like fresh berries or other soft food. Freeze the food first then do the food saver thing after.
Answer: Yes, it has a setting for wet or dry food.
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Ok have an older food sealer, with lots of extras.Will I be able to use them with unit ?
Answer: You should be able to.
Answer: This FoodSaver is compatible with all FoodSaver Accessories and Canisters, regardless of age, without the need for additional attachments.
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What is the differance between the v4440 and the v4400? what is the newest foodsaver model?
Answer: The V4440 is a model in the V4400 series. Anything that begins with V44 will be the same in form & function but may have slight cosmetic differences. The newest FoodSaver model on the market is the FM3920. Hope this helps!
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Sorry if this was answered, but can you use it with meat and liquids. For instance marinading steaks/meats, or is there limitations on that?
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Answer: Yes you can. You can seal a bag without vacuuming it. I love my sealer.
Answer: Yes it has setting for wet or dry sealing. Works good for marinating.
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Help. only the wide bags that span end to end will vacuum. the ones half as wide do not vacuum. it tries, but then stops in error. what am i doing wr?
Answer: We can certainly help you get this sorted out! Please make sure your leaving at least 3 inches of empty space at the end of the bag. Also, pre-freeze any food with moisture as the juices may cause the bags not to get vacuumed. For further assistance feel free to give our customer care team a call at (877) 777-8042. Our hours are Mon-Fri 8am-8pm and Sat 9am-6pm, EST.
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does this have a plus or a gentle feature for for foods you don't want crushed?
Answer: This FoodSaver vacuum sealer V4440 does not have the pulse feature. Check out the FoodSaver FM5460.
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What are the actual dimension?
Answer: We've got you covered! The V4440 is 15.88 inches wide x 5.75 inches deep x 7.19 inches tall. It's a very compact FoodSaver designed to save counter space!
Answer: Don't know, but machine is great. I save a lot of money each month using the machine. I go to Costco the first of each month and buy in large sizes and seal with machine. I get it 5 Stars!
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I am from singapore. my power is supply is 220v/240v, 50 hz - is your system auto switch? or have a 220v system?
Answer: All of our products that are sold in the United States and Canada are manufactured and UL approved for 110-120 voltage. We do not recommend using them in different countries due to the difference in voltage. Additionally, doing so will void your warranty.
Answer: Don't really think so, hadn't read the manual fully yet tho. Mine is just 110v....no switch that I am aware of.
Answer: 110 only
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What marinator ware can i use with this system. Not individual baggies but the tupperware type.
Answer: Our vacuum sealing appliances are only compatible with FoodSaver bags and containers. To marinate your meats we would recommend you purchase the FoodSaver Quick Marinator. Happy shopping!
Answer: I use the marinator all the time, I use it on the items 2 or 3 times to insure it is well sucked into the food. I have never marinated items then freeze them, but I am sure you can. This is a really nice attachment that is very useful.
Answer: Look up "foodsaver marinator container" on amazon. This is the tupperware designed to work with this. Be warned that a number of reviewers stated that this tupperware container explodes when used with this machine.
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Can I use the 4440 on whole fresh turkeys around 18 to 24 lbs
Answer: Great question! Yes, you can vacuum seal a whole turkey with this FoodSaver. However, for best result we recommend using our FoodSaver expandable bags, and that you pre-freeze the meats to avoid any moisture coming inside the vacuum channel. Thank you!
Answer: Probably not, I don't think you can get a wide enough bag. Sorry Robin.
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Considering the cost of the bags and rolls, is this really a good thing?
Answer: For myself, it is really a good thing. I prevent freezer burn on my food I freeze. Depending on what product I freeze, I am able to package the size I want, boil in the same bag or microwave in the same bag. I can even add marinade to meats before I seal them! You don't have to use "Food Saver" brand freezer bags or rolls. There are other options out there if you are willing to search for them on the internet.
Answer: To me the cost is justified, I use mine for both bags and mason jars. I soak and dehydrate a lot of nuts and this machine is AWSOME!!! Also no more freezer burn ❤️
Answer: I have a freezer. My meat lasts twice as long as using ordinary freezer bags. I can buy in bulk and portion out the meat and vegetables.
Answer: If you're using this for small volume daily use and no deep freeze, you don't need it. If you fill a deep freeze every 4-6 months then yes. We use it often for making deli meat and cheese last longer too.
Answer: If you use a freezer it is great, if not u don't need it.
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where do you storage the bags.to you
Answer: This model FoodSaver has a roll storage storage compartment built in the top.
Answer: There is no storage space in the Foodsaver unit itself. I usually keep the bags stored in the manufacturer's box and store it with the Foodsaver unit to keep them together.
Answer: The big panel on top is the lid to the storage space with the cutter. This is room for on roll.
Answer: The top opens for bag (roll) storage
Answer: The unit stores a roll of bag material in it, any separate bags we keep in a cupboard with the unit
Answer: Not sure what your asking...
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We freeze corn after cutting it off the cob and sometimes there is liquid in the bags from the corn. Can this system be used to seal and freeze corn
Answer: Yes! For best results freeze the corn 1-2 hours before vacuum sealing or use our https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-Liquid-Block-Heat-Seal-Quart/dp/B00851QSDE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470922750&sr=8-1&keywords=liquid+block
Answer: Yes, it has a moist/dry setting to remove moisture
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Does this come with the starter kit? Rolls? Bags?
Answer: Yes, this FoodSaver does come with a starter kit.
Answer: It comes with bags
Answer: Yes it does, but very few. A good starter kit.
Answer: Yes rolls and bags
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How many bags can I vacuum and seal continuously?
Answer: The V4440 vacuum sealing system can seal 6-8 bags consecutively. Thanks!
Answer: I used to do 30+ bags. It needs at least 10 seconds in between before you strat sealing another bag. If you press the seal botton right away, the red light will blink. It means the machine is not ready to seal.
Answer: I used all the bags that came with it plus at least half of a fifty foot roll with no problem
Answer: As many as you have. It did not give me any problems.
Answer: how hard to return
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What is the cycle time between seals?
Answer: You would need to allow 20 seconds in between seals.
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is this powered 110v or 230v
Answer: All of our products that are sold in the United States and Canada are manufactured and UL approved for 110-120 voltage.
Answer: 120v
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Is this compatible for singapore voltage 230v? thanks
Answer: the power specification on the machine is 120v 60hz only
Answer: Hi Krak, I just order the same machine and it is good to note your answer to Audrey but I have a question - "what type or kind of converter do I need to purchase? Will a traveler plug do?
Answer: The one I purchased is rated for 120V. Hope you have a converter.
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When do you expect to have this unit back in stock? Has this unit been updated with another model by Foodsavor?
Answer: Ask Amazon
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Where is this made?
Answer: Thank you for asking! All of our FoodSaver products are manufactured in China. Happy shopping!
Answer: All of our products are made in People's Republic of China
Answer: All of our products are made in Peoples Republic of China.
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What is the InGH rating for this model?
Answer: I’m new to this vacuum packing, so I don’t know what inGH is.
Answer: That's something most folks wouldnt know. You should get in touch with customer service or tech support.
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I need a machine to individually wrap cookies for a cookie bake. Will this machine wrap the cookies and not break them?
Answer: Yes it would, what you would have to do is, as it automatically starts to suck the air out of the bag you just hit the seal button and it will stop the suction and seal it the way you want to this way it won't break, also If you let the machine suction the bag it still probably won't break them either now that I think of it, depending on how many cookies you enclose. I think this is the perfect machine for storing away gift such as cookis, or just putting them up in the cabinet until you are ready to eat them,, then just seal the bag back up, I do it all the time.. Hope this helps...
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Can i use any kind of bags or there is a specific type ? and does it come with bags or i have to buy them separately ?
Answer: I believe it came with a small roll & maybe a couple of pre-made bags. I order mine from Amazon. "2 of Big Sale! 2 8"X50' Rolls of FoodVacBags 4 mil Commercial Grade Vacuum Sealer Bags - Make Your Own Size Bag! - for Foodsaver, Seal-A-Meal, plus other m
Answer: The FoodSaver vacuum sealer V4440 comes with a starter kit. We recommend using FoodSaver brand bags, as that is all that has been tested with the FoodSaver vacuum sealer.
Answer: It will reseal bags like chips, frozen veggies, etc but to vacuum seal and preserve good you have to use either the food saver brand or equivalent. The bags are available at place like Walmart and Sams Club, or online from Amazon or other online sites. It is cheaper to buy rolls and make your own bags to size as opposed to buying pre-made bags. You get a sample of all types with the unit when you buy it.
Answer: It comes with bags. You should use the recommended bags....but yes you can use other brands.
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Thinking of purchasing this. If I seal and freeze leftovers, do I just throw the bag in boiling water to heat them up?
Answer: Yes. You can heat cooked foods, such as leftovers, in a FoodSaver® bag. The bags should never be used to cook raw foods. When microwaving/boiling, cut open a corner of the bag before putting it in the microwave/boiling so steam can escape. Avoid microwaving/boiling foods containing a lot of oil, as oil will get hot very quickly and could cause the sides of the bag to stick together.
Answer: I wouldn't heat the bags all the way to 212°. I'm not sure about the FoodSaver bags specifically, but many plastics start to break down over 200°. I use the bags to sous vide meats for several hours but temps never really go beyond 170°. No problems at the lower temps.
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What's the longest roll of 11in bag that will fit this? Can the 50ft fit? 25ft? Thanks!!
Answer: Probably the 25 ft roll is about all that will fit. I just finished using up the "trial" role and kept the cardboard tube and rolled up some bagging material on it from a 50 ft roll and about half of the 50 ft roll was all I could get to fit.
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Will this machine handle large cuts of meat, such as game?
Answer: The real question is not whether the machine can handle it but can you make a pouch/bag to handle the cut of meat. The machine will seal any bag that will go into the sealing slot. I butcher my own deer and vacuum pack all the various cuts with this machine. I just have to make the bag long enough to accommodate the specific cut of meat.
Answer: They will likely have to be cut down
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Are the fittings for Regular & Wide Mouth Mason Jars also included?
Answer: No they are not. They are available at a reasonable price right here on Amazon.
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Can you stop the machine when you want to such as or muffins or different breads?
Answer: You would just simply hit the seal button and the FoodSaver will switch to seal and stop vacuuming.
Answer: Yes, just tap the seal button when desired vacuum is achieved.
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Can this unit be used for sous vide cooking?
Answer: We recommend checking out the following blog on our website for information on how to use a FoodSaver with the sous vide style of cooking: http://bit.ly/1Vcjyio
Answer: It works fine for sealing food for Sous Vide cooking.
Answer: Does it automatically cut each food saver bag before you fill it and seal it or do I have to do it manually with a scissor or by manually dragging a cutter on the machine across the bag ?
Answer: No
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use one handed
Answer: We would recommend using two hands for any FoodSaver appliances.
Answer: For proper use, two hands are recommended.
Answer: Possible, but it would be a bit difficult. The bag has to be fed into the slot evenly so it will begin to seal. It usually takes both hands to insert the bag properly.
Answer: NO WAY ! This unit is a pain to use with two hands !
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Will this machine accept an 11.5” roll
Answer: Thank you for contacting us regarding your Inquiry! Yes, the Foodsaver V4400 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealer Machine can definitely accept the 11.5" roll. Hope this helps and always stay safe!
Answer: No, the maximum size for the rolls is 11". For example 11"x10" or 11"x16".
Answer: Yes 11.5 and 8 both common rolls in the foodsaver brand
Answer: The largest it can handle is 11”.
Answer: No. 11" is max.
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Does this model foodsaver V4440 2 in 1 automatic sealling system with bonus built in retractable handheld sealer come with the marinating container?
Answer: Click here to purchase the https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-Quick-quart-Marinator-BPA-free/dp/B00005OTXS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476796958&sr=8-1&keywords=FoodSaver+Quick+2.25+quart+Marinator%2C+BPA-free
Answer: So, I only need to purchase the additional 2.25 quart container - and then I can marinate meats? This unit has that function? This looks like the one I want to buy, just want to double check it has the ability to do so.
Answer: No it does not. It's orobabky sold separately.
Answer: yes
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Will the handheld sealer work with the Flavor Locker brand canisters?
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Can you use a jar sealer with this?
Answer: How do you use the jar sealer with this product ... do you have directions
Answer: Yes, this Vacuum Sealer is compatible with both the Wide-jar mouth Sealer and the Regular-jar mouth sealer.
Answer: Does this product include a kit for jar sealer? The tube thing...
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can you use other bags
Answer: can you use mylar bags???
Answer: Food saver will seal other bags such as potato chips etc. but for food preservation I recommend using seal bags designed for food saver..
Answer: Our FoodSaver vacuum sealers are designed to work with any of our FoodSaver bags. Thanks!
Answer: they have to be for vacum p-acking if you want it to be freezer burn free and throw then in the microwave or into boiling water. which you cannot do with regular bags.........
Answer: Yes or no will this machine seal any Mylar bag?
Answer: Yes, Amazon sells some that are much cheaper in a two roll package, however the rolls are to big to fit inside the Foodsaver roll storage area. If you leave the roll on the counter and cut the pieces as necessary they will work.
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Does it com with bags
Answer: Mine came with a roll and a few different size bags, mine is great,
Answer: My did, but it probably depends on who you purchase it from!
Answer: yes. But not nearly enough.
Answer: yes.
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Can i stop it before it crushes soft items
Answer: Yes! Simply press "seal" anytime during the vacuum process to stop the pump and start the sealing cycle. Thanks!
Answer: It does it by itself
Answer: Press seal again
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Esta maquina es 110 0 220v
Answer: Hola, soy Marcin de Foodsaver Care. Gracias por contactarnos con respecto a nuestro producto. Foodsaver V4400 vendido en los EE. UU. Es un aparato de 120 V.
Answer: Es de 110v, excelente máquina
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Does the FoodSaver V4440 have an option to seal delicate food?
Answer: yes, it has a button to stop the vacuum and seal. So you can determine when to stop.
Answer: Yes. This FS item is amazing!! Absolutely LOVE it!!
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what is in package?
Answer: the machine with the attachment to seal packages that have a valve on them. You also receive some rolls of plastic that you can cut to the size you need
Answer: The starter kit of this FoodSaver will include a variety of bags/rolls in different sizes. Unfortunately, we're unable to determine the specific items included with this vacuum sealer, since the starter kit is different for each store. For more information, we recommend you contact the retailer. Thank you!
Answer: Uh....it tells you what's in the package when you click on it on Amazon.
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Can this food saver FSFSSL-4440-000 be used with all Food Saver accessories?
Answer: Yes, this model is compatible with all FoodSaver bags, rolls and accessories.
Answer: Yes, as far as I understand from the manual. You can use the retractable handheld piece for bags, containers, and canisters.I haven't used that part yet though
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What is the Retractable Handheld Sealer used for?
Answer: Use the retractable handheld sealer to vacuum seal all or our accessories like the canisters, containers, bottler stoppers and more. Thanks!
Answer: You can seal canisters, zipper bags and containers...very convenient
Answer: Larger bags, special canning jar lids.
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I am from singapore. my power is supply is 220v/240v, 50 hz - is your system auto switch? or have a 220v system?
Answer: All of our products that are sold in the United States and Canada are manufactured and UL approved for 110-120 voltage. We do not recommend using them in different countries due to the difference in voltage. Additionally, doing so will void your warranty.
Answer: Don't really think so, hadn't read the manual fully yet tho. Mine is just 110v....no switch that I am aware of.
Answer: 110 only
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Mine will not vacuum seal dried beef. It pull liquid from dried beef up through edge that needs sealed. Pulls liquid into drip tray.
Answer: We recommend that you always flash freeze meat/fish, fruits/veggies, and freeze sauce/soup solid before vac/seal because moisture will compromise the seal and can compromise the integrity of the FoodSaver altogether.
Answer: I would use a jar and sealant adapter if I had any problems
Answer: non
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What is he difference this machine and the FM5200?
Answer: These two FoodSaver models do the same functions. The only difference is the design of the model.
Answer: I bought this as a Xmas gift for my son but he really likes it. He uses it for his elk, deer meat and fish.
Answer: Sorry that’s something a food saver rep would have to answer.
Answer: About 760
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Does this have a seal only option or does it only do vacuum and seal?
Answer: There is a "Seal" button that you can press to seal only. If you don't press the seal button the unit will seal and vacuum. Even with the vacuum, you control how much it vacuums. There is also control to select whether the item being sealed or vacuumed and sealed is wet or dry.
Answer: Yes! The V4440 features a seal only cycle. Thanks!
Answer: It has both seal and vac and seal options!!!
Answer: It does both, you can vacuum seal or just seal. That's one of my favorite features because you can use it on almost anything. I seal chips and cereals most often.
Answer: it does have a seal only option, I was bagging up peanuts in the shell & noticed on my first bag that some of the peanuts were crushed when I ran the whole cycle, the next one I ran till the air was out then hit the SEAL option & the vacuum stopped, love it
Answer: Yes, the only reliable operation on the machine.
Answer: yes
Product reviews of FoodSaver V4400 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealer Machine with Automatic Vacuum Sealer Bag Detection and Starter Kit, Safety Certified, Black and Silver
Rick E : Out-of-Production Model - Works yet poor support.
Appliance appears to work in spite of directions lacking explanatory details and absent real customer support from the manufacturer. Once one figures out the nuances of operation, it seals and suctions as advertised. This is Day 1 so can not speak to value of saving food with this process as yet.
**This model (sold by Amazon) is an OUT OF PRODUCTION model which is not available from the manufacturer and is NOT even referenced on their site for sales or registration (except a re-manufactured version). The manufacturer's "Support" page lists "How-To Videos" yet that page does not exist.
**Amazon should be up-front when they are selling out-of-production models of appliances and other products. If I had known it was out-of-production, I may have chosen to pay $99 for the refurbished model rather $133 for "new" one. Amazon did advertise the refurbished model yet no indication it is out-of-production.
I expect more honest transparency from Amazon for products Amazon sells directly.
**This model (sold by Amazon) is an OUT OF PRODUCTION model which is not available from the manufacturer and is NOT even referenced on their site for sales or registration (except a re-manufactured version). The manufacturer's "Support" page lists "How-To Videos" yet that page does not exist.
**Amazon should be up-front when they are selling out-of-production models of appliances and other products. If I had known it was out-of-production, I may have chosen to pay $99 for the refurbished model rather $133 for "new" one. Amazon did advertise the refurbished model yet no indication it is out-of-production.
I expect more honest transparency from Amazon for products Amazon sells directly.
KLF : I'm disappointed
It only suctions half the time. I'm wasting a lot of bags with it not suctioning. This is #3 for me. All different models. It will suction 1 or 2 bags and then doesn't suction but seals bag. The last one (bigger model) was wonderful. I could go shopping and 10+ bags. Pausing machine a minute after bag 5 or 6. This one, if I'm lucky I can bag maybe do 4 bags using 6 bags to get the 4 done. Not happy... But I've had it too long to return.
Diana P : It would work fine for two bags but the third bag would have ...
This Foodsaver has been a problem from day one. I should have returned it right away but decided it was just a fluke and eventually would be ok. What was I thinking? Initially I had problems with it vacuuming air out. It would work fine for two bags but the third bag would have all the air in the bag when it would seal. It was intermittent. I never knew what to expect. Sometimes I could seal 5 or 6 bags with no problem. The next time only one or two. I went thru every trouble shooting guide or blog I could find. Then it was fine for a couple months. Today I got it out to seal up two frozen casseroles and it won't even seal when making the bags! What a waste offf money. This is my second AND LAST Foodsaver. The quality has really deteriorated.
S. Chandler : Will not recommend this model.
I may just have a lemon but this machine has been a pain! It started out okay, then it went from occasionally not recognizing that a bag was placed it the slot, to now it flat doesn’t do much of anything. I am not a heavy user so I know it’s not worn out.
I have had another foodsaver model that was great! This one is about to be thrown in the trash!!!
I have had another foodsaver model that was great! This one is about to be thrown in the trash!!!
Kindle Customer : Piece of crap!
I bought it on January 29. It managed to seal fewer than 10 bags before failing. It creates good vacuum, then pauses. Next, it clicks, visibly and audibly releases the vacuum, and about one second later, lightly seals the air filled bag. I can easily tear open the seal.
I contacted the manufacturer and got an e-mail from a 3rd party saying I would be contacted in 3 days. That was 2 weeks ago. Product sucks, service is nonexistent. Find a different brand.
I contacted the manufacturer and got an e-mail from a 3rd party saying I would be contacted in 3 days. That was 2 weeks ago. Product sucks, service is nonexistent. Find a different brand.
John in Tampa : Too complicated, wastes the plastic bags. It "too" automatic very little user control
Too complicated, wastes the plastic bags. It "too" automatic very little user control. We returned ours and bought a simpler model
Amazon Customer : No reliable customer service.
I bought this as a gift in Nov. 2017. The small green nub on the vacuum attachment accessory broke off. Customer service doesn't seem to know a thing about their products. Pictures of the broken part and the machine info were sent to Food Saver customer service has yet to send any info that would be of any help at all. Very disappointed in Food Saver. I have purchased a total of 5 machines as gifts or for personal use over the years. I will not buy another thing from them.
matt : This is 99% perfect
My first vacuum sealer so I can't speak much in comparisons but this works like it is suppose to. I got it when it was $129.99! For that price I am more than happy. It works like a charm, you do have to mess with it sometimes with the bags but it isn't bad or anything, just sometimes your bags might be curled up a little which is the bags problem and it won't go in properly or sometimes it won't read the bag and you have to reenter it and let's face it, that could be my fault.
I got the adapter for zip bags, I'm not sure how well the one on the machine works? LOL I have never tried and that is the point of it but the adapter is bigger and I figured it would work better? I also read some reviews saying you needed it so IDK, maybe should give it a try.
THE ONLY REASON this is not 5 stars, is because of the power cord. It is at the bottom of the machine, you got to flip things around, it wraps around 2 plastic pieces like on a vacuum cleaner(the irony) and I like to keep my kitchen open so I use it and put it up. It should have a retractable power cord to where you can just pull it out to plug it in and then pull it out a little more to retract it in. That is what it is missing, something simple that they should do, just upgrade it to new machines coming out and I would buy another one TBH.
I use it for meat, a lot of steaks. I am a man who loves his stakes! I also do some side things on Ebay to make a little extra cash and ship in vacuum sealed zipper bags and always get complements on the bags. I always advise to get a little cheap hand help pump if you don't have a vacuum sealer and reuse the bags and a lot of these people are repeat customers so they can end up with a good amount of bags to use for themselves at home.
I really want to give this 5 stars. Everything about it is 5 stars besides the power cord. That might seem something meaningless to most people but when I think of how this should have been done, how easy it would have been, how much easier it would be to hook it up and then put it away and just how they got sloppy there it really seems like something that shouldn't have slipped them. With the retractable hose on there, why not think of a retractable power cable?
I got the adapter for zip bags, I'm not sure how well the one on the machine works? LOL I have never tried and that is the point of it but the adapter is bigger and I figured it would work better? I also read some reviews saying you needed it so IDK, maybe should give it a try.
THE ONLY REASON this is not 5 stars, is because of the power cord. It is at the bottom of the machine, you got to flip things around, it wraps around 2 plastic pieces like on a vacuum cleaner(the irony) and I like to keep my kitchen open so I use it and put it up. It should have a retractable power cord to where you can just pull it out to plug it in and then pull it out a little more to retract it in. That is what it is missing, something simple that they should do, just upgrade it to new machines coming out and I would buy another one TBH.
I use it for meat, a lot of steaks. I am a man who loves his stakes! I also do some side things on Ebay to make a little extra cash and ship in vacuum sealed zipper bags and always get complements on the bags. I always advise to get a little cheap hand help pump if you don't have a vacuum sealer and reuse the bags and a lot of these people are repeat customers so they can end up with a good amount of bags to use for themselves at home.
I really want to give this 5 stars. Everything about it is 5 stars besides the power cord. That might seem something meaningless to most people but when I think of how this should have been done, how easy it would have been, how much easier it would be to hook it up and then put it away and just how they got sloppy there it really seems like something that shouldn't have slipped them. With the retractable hose on there, why not think of a retractable power cable?
Kindle Customer : Great Product, Lousy to non-existent customer service
This is a great product that we use daily. Bought it in January but by September, the Sealer attachment would not retract and then the head broke. It now will not get enough suction to work. I put in a warranty claim with foodsaver as they do not answer the telephone inquiry and have received a case number but after more than 10 days I have still not received a response.
RonMox : Well so far so good.. but
The unit works very well, but the reason I do not give it a 5 star is because this is the third unit of Foodsaver I have bought. They work for a while then caput, they die...I tried two other makers and they were worse..So I am back to FoodSaver..IF for a year, I will change it to 5 star.
F. Kathleen Keller : This is automatic. Put the roll in the top ...
This is automatic. Put the roll in the top and pull out the amount you need and there is a cutter. The vacuum pulls the bag in, seals it and releases it after sealing. This is the easieat sealer I have ever used. It is also the most dependable. I use it almost daily, for sealing everything from fresh produce to leftovers. I also use the sealer to protect important documents. After witnessing several families losing their documents in a flood and hurricane, I sealed our birth certificates, passports and other important papers in the plastic and put them in the safe. Social Security cards cannot be laminated, but there is nothing to stop you from vacuum sealing it to protect the paper, and then opening the seal if you need to remove the card for an employer. Hurricane Harvey destroyed so many people's important photos and documents, that vacuum sealing seems to be the best way to protect these precious items.
Cindy Baker : Expensive Junk Machine
Purchased this as the next step in quality...This machine is very large disappointment. The bag sensor that's supposed to grab the bag works about 10% of the time. Requires way to much positioning and wiggling the bag around before it engages. It's useless for packing liquids like soup or marinades. Right now it sits on my counter, a $180.00 paper weight. Much better off with the earlier cheaper manual versions. The bag cutter doesn't work at all. This is a great example of how a company over engineers an existing product in the interest of improving it and completely blows it. Expensive Junk is what they ended up with.
F. Kathleen Keller : This is automatic. Put the roll in the top ...
This is automatic. Put the roll in the top and pull out the amount you need and there is a cutter. The vacuum pulls the bag in, seals it and releases it after sealing. This is the easieat sealer I have ever used. It is also the most dependable. I use it almost daily, for sealing everything from fresh produce to leftovers. I also use the sealer to protect important documents. After witnessing several families losing their documents in a flood and hurricane, I sealed our birth certificates, passports and other important papers in the plastic and put them in the safe. Social Security cards cannot be laminated, but there is nothing to stop you from vacuum sealing it to protect the paper, and then opening the seal if you need to remove the card for an employer. Hurricane Harvey destroyed so many people's important photos and documents, that vacuum sealing seems to be the best way to protect these precious items.
Liz Alexander : Awesome machine, easy to use.
What a difference from our old fresh sealer from the late 90's. This machine is so easy to use and clean. The accessory is great. I taught my mom to use it and now she is vacuum sealing everything. And I love that it uses the longer bags and not just the narrow ones. The zipper bags are amazing, they come in quart and gallon. This has definitely made or food last longer and taste fresher.
Bonnie-Kate Curtis : Not sure V4400 IS AN UPGRADE FOODSAVER
I have owned the Foodsaver V2470 for years & decided I would go with what I know. So I ordered the newer model V4400. I have been trying since Wednesday to get some assistance in returning or replacing. Had 80 lbs of boneless skinless chicken thighs to put up & needless to say the suction wasn't creating a full seal- HAD TO DOUBLE PACK 80 POUNDS!!
Kevin : I like this model, not sure if it is discontinued now though
I had an older model that was over 12 years old that finally stopped sealing.
This machine feels like it brought me out of the stone age. Just great so far. The ease at which it detects a bag and the ability to choose seal or vacuum options are awesome. No more pressing on the cover to start the vacuum.
The options for dry/moist food is a nice touch as is the accessory feature.
Con) I do not understand.....this model is not even listed on foodsaver.com website as an option.
When I went to register this product online, it's not even one of the options. I'm not sure if this model is discontinued or what.
There are a million different models of FS, but this one isn't listed.
Con) I feel they should include a few of the accessories like jar sealers but they didn't
This machine feels like it brought me out of the stone age. Just great so far. The ease at which it detects a bag and the ability to choose seal or vacuum options are awesome. No more pressing on the cover to start the vacuum.
The options for dry/moist food is a nice touch as is the accessory feature.
Con) I do not understand.....this model is not even listed on foodsaver.com website as an option.
When I went to register this product online, it's not even one of the options. I'm not sure if this model is discontinued or what.
There are a million different models of FS, but this one isn't listed.
Con) I feel they should include a few of the accessories like jar sealers but they didn't
GracieGirl : Works great. My new addiction!
Love this vacuum sealer. Easy to use after reading a couple steps in the manual. Easy to make bags from rolls. Very easy to clean. The vacuum sealer for resealable bags works great too. 1st day using it my husband came home, opened the fridge & started laughing. Everything in the fridge is now vacuum sealed! Some people complained about how much is wasted to make a seal. It’s about an inch on each end. This doesn’t bother me. It came with some sample bags & a small roll to make custom bags. I purchased generic bags that work great to save money. I highly recommend this product. I love, love, love it!!
SS : 4 months old and accessory hose doesn't work.
As a few others have mentioned, I am very disappointed in this model. My first one (a V4200) lasted just until the warranty ran out (it also had to be swapped under warranty at some point). But, before the warranty ran out on the replacement unit, the hose would no longer retract. It still worked so I didn't bother swapping it a 2nd time. I also had issues with air leaking into bags after sealing so I always double sealed. I use the accessory hose HEAVILY, almost daily to seal jars, and other food saver containers. When the hose stopped working all together, I reluctantly bought the V4400.
This time, the unit lasted 4 months and the accessory hose doesn't work at all. I babied this one too to make sure it didn't break on me. This unit ALSO has the issue with air leaking into sealed bags you store in the freezer unless you double seal them. Now I have to pay return shipping to the mfg and wait for them to send me a replacement unit. They were nice enough to say they would expedite return shipping to me but that still leaves me without a unit for about at least a week and I am out $20 for return shipping.
I have used Food Saver products for well over 20 years but I am done. My older units lasted much longer and when I got the v4200 as an "upgrade" to my one that didn't have the accessory hose, I was so excited.
What a disappointment to be fighting with these things for the last 6 years. When this one goes, I will be looking for a different manufacturer. Why spend $200+ on a sealer that is no better than the $50 junk.
This time, the unit lasted 4 months and the accessory hose doesn't work at all. I babied this one too to make sure it didn't break on me. This unit ALSO has the issue with air leaking into sealed bags you store in the freezer unless you double seal them. Now I have to pay return shipping to the mfg and wait for them to send me a replacement unit. They were nice enough to say they would expedite return shipping to me but that still leaves me without a unit for about at least a week and I am out $20 for return shipping.
I have used Food Saver products for well over 20 years but I am done. My older units lasted much longer and when I got the v4200 as an "upgrade" to my one that didn't have the accessory hose, I was so excited.
What a disappointment to be fighting with these things for the last 6 years. When this one goes, I will be looking for a different manufacturer. Why spend $200+ on a sealer that is no better than the $50 junk.
Kip Baumann : Awesome
It works really well. No issues. The automatic start is very nice. Needs about one inch of bag to engage the automatic vacuum. That is excessive but I can live with it. Also purchased the mason jar regular size lid vacuum. No issues using it with this sealer. I have not vacuum sealed any foods with liquid so I cannot comment on that part. Pasta, rice and sugar so far. Make sure to get some oxygen absorbers - they really help.
Colorado Avid Reader : A great buy for a great product
This is a replacement for the Foodsaver machine I have simply worn out. I use it for so many things. Not the least of which is prepping foods for the freezer. The machine works like a charm; is easy to use; and the bags are strong, resilient, and eliminate freezer burn. This is a high quality, reliable product that’s economic in so many ways.
joe d0ne : FoodSaver V4400
Written by my wife. The primary user.
FoodSaver V4400 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealer V4400 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealer
This product has exceeded my expectations. At
This point I have used it to seal fresh fruit for freezer
And to be kept in the refrigerator. Strawberries, blueberries,
Celery, onions and peppers last at least twice as long
In the refrigerator as they did in regular zip lock bags.
I have also used it to keep bread, fudge, chocolate chips,
And brown sugar fresh. It took just a bit of experimentation
to get use to machine, but I believe it is well worth the
expense. I am looking forward to having fresh peaches
in December. Very happy with my purchase.
FoodSaver V4400 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealer V4400 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealer
This product has exceeded my expectations. At
This point I have used it to seal fresh fruit for freezer
And to be kept in the refrigerator. Strawberries, blueberries,
Celery, onions and peppers last at least twice as long
In the refrigerator as they did in regular zip lock bags.
I have also used it to keep bread, fudge, chocolate chips,
And brown sugar fresh. It took just a bit of experimentation
to get use to machine, but I believe it is well worth the
expense. I am looking forward to having fresh peaches
in December. Very happy with my purchase.
Hallie : Save money
Went to FoodSaver site; the models there (this not among them) more expensive, did less, or both. Found this on Amazon cheaper than comparable items & it came with the starter pack, so even greater value. Didn't expect the automatic start; SO easy to use! I've had an older model before & wanted to replace it for a while; there may be a learning curve, but worth it. It's already saved me money when company cancelled, the defrosted meat was safe & usable after an extra day in the fridge because it was sealed.
I think this is last year's model, the newest is even more automatic, but, especially for the money I've saved, I'm perfectly happy with this one.
I stock up on sales & no freezer burn. Be careful to portion before you seal, you can take out the portion & reseal the bag, reducing waste & saving more money.
I think this is last year's model, the newest is even more automatic, but, especially for the money I've saved, I'm perfectly happy with this one.
I stock up on sales & no freezer burn. Be careful to portion before you seal, you can take out the portion & reseal the bag, reducing waste & saving more money.
Mark Longfellow : Works about 30% of the time
When we first use the machine, it seals the first open end of the “roll of bags” well. When we turn the bag around to seal the “2nd” end, it fails to suck enough air out to “vacuum seal” the bag.
If we unplug the unit for 30 minutes, it may work once or twice, but ultimately it fails again. See the video for a demonstration of what the unit does.
Wouldn’t but it again.
JULIAN : Broken in a short time
The unit broke down after a few months of infrequent use. Very difficult to seal. Customer service is terrible, I waited a long time to talk to them and was told to send in my broker unit for a replacement. After I spent $45 sent it out and had proof it was delivered on 2-22-2019. It's like a blackhole, I email them regarding the replacement, no answer. I called them, I was put on hold for 30 min still no one answer the phone. If you have a broken unit, forget about warranty because you are going to lose your shipping cost if you ship it back to them. Just junk it!
James M. Walton : all around usefull tool
after 7 to 8 years our original food saver vacuum sealer quit. Actually it really did not quit, just the seal button went bad, the machine would still create a vacuum and the heat bar would seal the bag, we just could not get the mechanical seal to work. I am sure that just replacing the button would have done the trick but we opted for a new machine. There is just the two of us, we buy in bulk, break the packages down and seal. Saves a bunch of money, the machine pays for it's self in a very short period of time. We live on the coast, seal fish, shrimp and other fresh sea food. (fresh 18/20 shrimp right off the boat at $4.50 lb., just have to buy a minimum of 5 lbs, just that alone pays for the machine, have you priced shrimp in your favorite grocery lately). Great for storing stuff that you want to keep clean.
MJ : It does work with the accessorie pieces for the mason jars - you just have to take off the little
This was almost sent back as we could not figure out how to use the mason jar lid suction tops with it - but we finally figured it out. You have to take off the little cup on the accessory line - put the accessory line directly on the mason jar lid suction top - you do not have to use the extra hose attachement that comes with the suction cups -
The only complain is that the accessory line does not retract easily back into the machine - it has to be fussed with. The suction is good though - and so far my jars are staying tight lidded. More information should be included with the new product in regards to using the mason jar lid suction cups.
The only complain is that the accessory line does not retract easily back into the machine - it has to be fussed with. The suction is good though - and so far my jars are staying tight lidded. More information should be included with the new product in regards to using the mason jar lid suction cups.
Ned : Disappointed
This was a replacement for a another FoodSaver unit that went belly up after 3 years of moderate use. Loved the features of the old unit. Loved everything about the old unit except it shouldn’t have died @ 3 years old. This new unit is terrible in comparison and is missing a key feature “Pulse”. I didn’t realize it didn’t have a “pulse” button. Pulse is an import feature to make sure what you are packaging lays flat before you “seal” the bag. It allows you to maximize your freezer space efficiency. The biggest complaint that I have with this new unit: often... VERY often: it won’t seal wet items even with the “moist” button set. I’m not talking about liquids, I have had problem sealing bags of chopped tomatoes.
Cindy Baker : Expensive Junk Machine
Purchased this as the next step in quality...This machine is very large disappointment. The bag sensor that's supposed to grab the bag works about 10% of the time. Requires way to much positioning and wiggling the bag around before it engages. It's useless for packing liquids like soup or marinades. Right now it sits on my counter, a $180.00 paper weight. Much better off with the earlier cheaper manual versions. The bag cutter doesn't work at all. This is a great example of how a company over engineers an existing product in the interest of improving it and completely blows it. Expensive Junk is what they ended up with.
RonMox : Well so far so good.. but
The unit works very well, but the reason I do not give it a 5 star is because this is the third unit of Foodsaver I have bought. They work for a while then caput, they die...I tried two other makers and they were worse..So I am back to FoodSaver..IF for a year, I will change it to 5 star.
Ned : Disappointed
This was a replacement for a another FoodSaver unit that went belly up after 3 years of moderate use. Loved the features of the old unit. Loved everything about the old unit except it shouldn’t have died @ 3 years old. This new unit is terrible in comparison and is missing a key feature “Pulse”. I didn’t realize it didn’t have a “pulse” button. Pulse is an import feature to make sure what you are packaging lays flat before you “seal” the bag. It allows you to maximize your freezer space efficiency. The biggest complaint that I have with this new unit: often... VERY often: it won’t seal wet items even with the “moist” button set. I’m not talking about liquids, I have had problem sealing bags of chopped tomatoes.
Ricky : Sending this back for a refund immediately
Absolutely hated this sealer. I hate that it's automated, because being automated, it doesn't pull all of the air out. I want a super tight 100% seal, and this FoodSaver gives it a seal of about 75 out of 100. I've used other FoodSavers, and they've worked well. This one is a complete disappointment. For the amount of money we paid, you'd think it would allow us to decide when it was fully sealed or not and seal the bag when we're ready to, but it doesn't. It's all automatic, and doesn't work right.
Getting it to recognize when a bag has been inserted is also a major pain. You slide the bag into the slot and just hope that it recognized you've inserted it. I hate that there is no lid to lift up to allow me to allow the bag across the sealing pad because it wastes WAY too much material. By the time you've gotten it to recognize a bag was inserted, it's already 1 1/2 inches into the sealer, so with each bag, you're wasting about 3 inches of bag material. Incredibly wasteful and poor design choice.
Getting it to recognize when a bag has been inserted is also a major pain. You slide the bag into the slot and just hope that it recognized you've inserted it. I hate that there is no lid to lift up to allow me to allow the bag across the sealing pad because it wastes WAY too much material. By the time you've gotten it to recognize a bag was inserted, it's already 1 1/2 inches into the sealer, so with each bag, you're wasting about 3 inches of bag material. Incredibly wasteful and poor design choice.
GracieGirl : Works great. My new addiction!
Love this vacuum sealer. Easy to use after reading a couple steps in the manual. Easy to make bags from rolls. Very easy to clean. The vacuum sealer for resealable bags works great too. 1st day using it my husband came home, opened the fridge & started laughing. Everything in the fridge is now vacuum sealed! Some people complained about how much is wasted to make a seal. It’s about an inch on each end. This doesn’t bother me. It came with some sample bags & a small roll to make custom bags. I purchased generic bags that work great to save money. I highly recommend this product. I love, love, love it!!
Jason Holmes : Best vacuum sealer ever!
This thing is great. I've always used the vacuum sealers that require a sixth sense to align the edge of the bag with the vacuum chamber. With this vacuum sealer it's so easy to insert the bag, then the machine will automatically detect it and begin the vacuuming process and seal it, then eject without you having to do any guesswork at all. This machine cost more than the rest but it is money that is definitely well spent. I would not hesitate to buy this again in the future and I would highly recommend.
craig singer : Failed right out of the box
I've had two other Food Savers in the past and they seemed pretty good while worked; which was unfortunately not very long. Based on reviews I decided to give their penultimate vacuum sealer a try. This was the worst one yet. Right out of the box it either sealed immediately without fully purging the bag, or failed to ever purge the bag and seal. Returned V4400 and went with a VacMaster Pro350. More money but there is no comparison between the units.
Mavoo's Computing Services : Perfect.. NO Very Good.. YES
First off.. I've been using different vacuum sealers for decades - the 'clamshell' type and this is my first automatic type. I mainly use the sealer for freezing meat and for sealing cheese. When I buy meat, I get the large cryopaks. My first use of this FoodSaver was that I purchased a chunk of Boneless Ribeye weighing almost 20 pounds and cut my own steaks for less than 6 dollars a pound (local grocery store was 22 dollars a pound and thin steaks) and I got a 5 pound brick of sharp cheddar cheese which I cut down to 1 pound blocks. I always buy my meat and cheese in these quantities.
PROS:
--It's a vacuum sealer
--Works well with bags from other manufacturers. (purchased two 50foot rolls)
--Didn't have any problems sealing properly and only a couple times had problems with it vacuuming (was able to stop it -hit power button- before it sealed)
--Has the handheld vacuum port. My most favorite feature. Works great with ziplock type vacuum bags. (prior had to dig through drawer to find the battery operated vac pump - half the time batteries had died) I eat a lot of cheddar cheese and use the ziplock type bags and put block of cheese back in and vacuum before putting back in fridge. No more 'hard spots' on cheese - cheddar cheese hates air
--Automatic.. Just put bag in slot and wait for it to grab. My old 'clam shell' one, had to make sure vacuum port in bag then close cover and hope port still in bag.
CONS:
--Wastes a LOT of the bag. Especially if item in bag is thick you need to have a lot of 'tail' so it will go into slot evenly
-No way to double seal bag
--Slow.. takes a long time for it to suck out the air and sealing takes a long time also.. Fine for occasional use but if doing large batches, gets annoying fast (much slower than the clamshell one this replaces)
-Sealing element seems to overheat and shut down unit only after 3 seals (light flashes). Used to make a bunch of bags with my clamshell sealer then fill the bags, and then vacuum seal them. Work around - make two bags - fill one - vacuum seal it - make a third bag - fill second bag - continue. This way you are only using the sealer two times in a row and it gets to cool down as you’re filling a bag and vacuuming it.
--Handheld vacuum - though this is my favorite feature of this model, it has a valve in it (you can see a white plunger through the clear part) As your vacuuming something this valve will close and most of the time you won't realize it. So for me.. I'm vacuuming a bag waiting for it to suck more air out but the valve had closed and I had not realized it. So I'm standing there like an idiot wondering when it will finish. The only way to get this valve back open is to turn off the machine and sometimes have to tap on the attachment to get the plunger to drop back down.
OVERALL:
I'm happy with this model. After using the clamshell type for decades I do like the automatic feature of this and now the sealer sits on my counter instead of in a cupboard, so it gets used more. My biggest issues are that it is much slower than my old clamshell one and it overheats much faster than the one this replaced, but for occasional use it is fine - just when doing large batches when it is an issue. Also, it wastes so much of the 'bags' - I purchased two 50 foot rolls at a very reasonable price and they worked great without the cost of FoodSaver rolls. Only drawback is that they don't fit into the bag roll holder/cutter but for the price difference it is a drawback I can live with happily. Love the handheld attachment (gets used almost daily) but the valve in it is annoying, so if you are using the handheld part and wondering why it doesn't seem to be doing its job - just check that the plunger valve is open. I purchased this a couple days before I went meat shopping. I had even kept the box it came in (which I never do.. but know I always should) so I could return it if it wasn't up to snuff. Ends up that I'm keeping this. Even though it's much slower than my much cheaper clamshell sealer and it wastes a lot of bags, the handheld portion is the selling point for me.
Perfect/Great/Exceptional... NO
Very Good/Get much more use out of it.. YES
PROS:
--It's a vacuum sealer
--Works well with bags from other manufacturers. (purchased two 50foot rolls)
--Didn't have any problems sealing properly and only a couple times had problems with it vacuuming (was able to stop it -hit power button- before it sealed)
--Has the handheld vacuum port. My most favorite feature. Works great with ziplock type vacuum bags. (prior had to dig through drawer to find the battery operated vac pump - half the time batteries had died) I eat a lot of cheddar cheese and use the ziplock type bags and put block of cheese back in and vacuum before putting back in fridge. No more 'hard spots' on cheese - cheddar cheese hates air
--Automatic.. Just put bag in slot and wait for it to grab. My old 'clam shell' one, had to make sure vacuum port in bag then close cover and hope port still in bag.
CONS:
--Wastes a LOT of the bag. Especially if item in bag is thick you need to have a lot of 'tail' so it will go into slot evenly
-No way to double seal bag
--Slow.. takes a long time for it to suck out the air and sealing takes a long time also.. Fine for occasional use but if doing large batches, gets annoying fast (much slower than the clamshell one this replaces)
-Sealing element seems to overheat and shut down unit only after 3 seals (light flashes). Used to make a bunch of bags with my clamshell sealer then fill the bags, and then vacuum seal them. Work around - make two bags - fill one - vacuum seal it - make a third bag - fill second bag - continue. This way you are only using the sealer two times in a row and it gets to cool down as you’re filling a bag and vacuuming it.
--Handheld vacuum - though this is my favorite feature of this model, it has a valve in it (you can see a white plunger through the clear part) As your vacuuming something this valve will close and most of the time you won't realize it. So for me.. I'm vacuuming a bag waiting for it to suck more air out but the valve had closed and I had not realized it. So I'm standing there like an idiot wondering when it will finish. The only way to get this valve back open is to turn off the machine and sometimes have to tap on the attachment to get the plunger to drop back down.
OVERALL:
I'm happy with this model. After using the clamshell type for decades I do like the automatic feature of this and now the sealer sits on my counter instead of in a cupboard, so it gets used more. My biggest issues are that it is much slower than my old clamshell one and it overheats much faster than the one this replaced, but for occasional use it is fine - just when doing large batches when it is an issue. Also, it wastes so much of the 'bags' - I purchased two 50 foot rolls at a very reasonable price and they worked great without the cost of FoodSaver rolls. Only drawback is that they don't fit into the bag roll holder/cutter but for the price difference it is a drawback I can live with happily. Love the handheld attachment (gets used almost daily) but the valve in it is annoying, so if you are using the handheld part and wondering why it doesn't seem to be doing its job - just check that the plunger valve is open. I purchased this a couple days before I went meat shopping. I had even kept the box it came in (which I never do.. but know I always should) so I could return it if it wasn't up to snuff. Ends up that I'm keeping this. Even though it's much slower than my much cheaper clamshell sealer and it wastes a lot of bags, the handheld portion is the selling point for me.
Perfect/Great/Exceptional... NO
Very Good/Get much more use out of it.. YES
Melinda Tiernan : Go for the automatic detection
Our last one literally exploded! I find that when yii do a few too many bags in a row...itbover heats the machine. .thus probably exploded. Sparks flew...so itvwas rime to get another one after nearly 10 years with our last. Not sure what new models were available injust bought one from sams. It was a manual clamp....no thank you. Pay the extra and get the auto detection...it's worth it in my opinion. With the clamp you got to make sure it's aligned correctly and if it isn't you got to unlock it then clamp it again. I went back to what I knew from my old machine pay the extra for auto detect.
TBD : Good Product, Bad Warranty Support
I have had this product for a little over two years. It has worked great up until the last time I used it. I couldn't feed a bag in and upon investigation of the path for the bag, I noticed that a sensor had broken loose and was preventing it from letting a bag in. Since it has a 5 year warranty, I called FoodSaver and was on hold for 45 minutes. After they finally answered I was asked the normal questions and was told I would be covered under warranty. I need to send the product back and as soon as they get the tracking number, they will send a replacement out. They were to provide me with the shipping address via email and then once I had the tracking number, I was to send it back via email. Well I never received the email, so I sent a message to them via their website. I recevied notification of the message with a reply that said they would get back to me shortly. No response as of yet. They only keep the case open for three days and if there is no reply to the email they sent, the case would be closed. That means I have to call back and redo everything. At this point it may not be worth the effort or expense to send it back (maybe something they count on happening). I am also leery of getting another product from them because of the way this was handled.
tn : Too restrictive.
It has been a while since I purchase the machine. Must say, the cabela's series unit was better. it provided duel power source. ac/dc. But most importantly, I don't get a vacuum failure from the cabala unit. The Food saver unit try to be automatic, but it just fails in doing its job. I would try to vacuum down and more than 50% of the time, it would not vacuum down. There is no adjustments you can make because it auto starts when the bag is in place. I also waste the bag, because you have to stick the bag in that far before unit starts, when done, the seal line is 1" from the edge of the bag.
James F. : SO SIMPLE TO USE
There is nothing that I dislike about this Foodsaver. I never had one before until I read the reviews of this unit and I thought I would give it a try. It is so easy and simple to use, period. Everything about it is simple, from using the pre-sized bags to making your own. Just insert into the Foodsaver and your done. I removed my frozen food from what I originally sealed them in and resealed them using the Foodsaver method and I can see the difference already due to the fact after two months there is no frost or ice build up. (I removed any accumulation of ice from the previously sealed food before resealing with the Foodsaver) I don't think anyone would be disappointed with this model of the Foodsaver.
Cindy Baker : Expensive Junk Machine
Purchased this as the next step in quality...This machine is very large disappointment. The bag sensor that's supposed to grab the bag works about 10% of the time. Requires way to much positioning and wiggling the bag around before it engages. It's useless for packing liquids like soup or marinades. Right now it sits on my counter, a $180.00 paper weight. Much better off with the earlier cheaper manual versions. The bag cutter doesn't work at all. This is a great example of how a company over engineers an existing product in the interest of improving it and completely blows it. Expensive Junk is what they ended up with.
Chung : Saves money and keeps food fresh!
With just two of us in the house, I can still make full casserole and other recipes, then freeze leftovers to be re-heated later. I don't have to serve the same thing for days in a row just to use up what I have made. Excellent for making and freezing cookie dough without losing flavor, as well as my cinnamon rolls (before baking). Just freeze the food as individual servings and then vacuum pack. Cannot get along without this baby!!!
David : Wouldn't get this one again
Such a disappointment! For 2 years I have been trying in every way I know to get this to seal my food. Dried the inside of the bag, the outside, made the bag longer, made it shorter. Turned it over to other side, turned it back. Junk. I have had good Foodsavers in the past that WORK. Purchased for both daughters (different models and not as expensive as this model) and they have no complaints. I will never use it again, because it doesn’t seal! Maybe it’s faulty? Not enough suction to remove every bit of air? Not hot enough when it seals? I’m using Foodsaver product bags. Now what? Any suggestions? Replace it with one that works?? Kathy
Special K : EXCELLENT MACHINE
I bought this for my friend who is doing some food prep/storage. I have had one for years and love it. He tried it out and says it works great. These are great, not cheap to buy and the bags aren't so cheap. But they are great for food storage. And oh by the way it is best to store food at a cooler temp, like my friend has a basement so I assume he will store the food down there. Please read the directions. This particular model has a cord for sealing mason jars or the Food Saver containers with dry foods. If you store liquid food or anything wet, you would need to freeze the jars after sealing, or can them to safely store the food. Just sealing wet food does not preserve it.
Pmag63 : Bag, suction and freeze - Save money
Pros: I use this device daily. I purchased the bags, the freeze rolls and the Atlas (small and large) jar devices and love it. Being a single guy, I cook a lot, but, save my creations for use later by vacuum sealing everything that's possible. Fresh foods, and cooked foods are possible. I grew basil and dried it and use a mason jar with suction lid to save it in the freezer...works great! I've frozen spaghetti sauce, fresh tomatoes, summer crook-neck squash, and carrots to use later in recipes.
On the con side: My only complaint is when sealing the bags, it wastes a good 1" in the auto sealer... I have gotten clever though and initiated the process by measuring and quickly pulling the bag out so that I am sealing it right at the edge or 1/2" in... thus not wasting so much of those expensive bags. It works great!!!!
On the con side: My only complaint is when sealing the bags, it wastes a good 1" in the auto sealer... I have gotten clever though and initiated the process by measuring and quickly pulling the bag out so that I am sealing it right at the edge or 1/2" in... thus not wasting so much of those expensive bags. It works great!!!!
JULIAN : Broken in a short time
The unit broke down after a few months of infrequent use. Very difficult to seal. Customer service is terrible, I waited a long time to talk to them and was told to send in my broker unit for a replacement. After I spent $45 sent it out and had proof it was delivered on 2-22-2019. It's like a blackhole, I email them regarding the replacement, no answer. I called them, I was put on hold for 30 min still no one answer the phone. If you have a broken unit, forget about warranty because you are going to lose your shipping cost if you ship it back to them. Just junk it!
GracieGirl : Works great. My new addiction!
Love this vacuum sealer. Easy to use after reading a couple steps in the manual. Easy to make bags from rolls. Very easy to clean. The vacuum sealer for resealable bags works great too. 1st day using it my husband came home, opened the fridge & started laughing. Everything in the fridge is now vacuum sealed! Some people complained about how much is wasted to make a seal. It’s about an inch on each end. This doesn’t bother me. It came with some sample bags & a small roll to make custom bags. I purchased generic bags that work great to save money. I highly recommend this product. I love, love, love it!!
Chumley : Great upgrade
I don't remember the model I had before but it is very much like this one that stood vertical. Haven't used the attachment part yet but the overall performance of this is doing great! I did have one bag that wasn't sealed completely. My biggest gripe is there is no access to the inside like my old one had. I can't easily clean the sealers like I could my old one. The slicer that is used to cut the roll has to be pushed down a bit harder than my previous one.
The vacuum power is great and even though this falls short on a couple small things, I'd recommend this one.
The vacuum power is great and even though this falls short on a couple small things, I'd recommend this one.
James Moffett : I gave this a s a gift. I was ...
I gave this a s a gift. I was just advised that the machine doesn't work. The red light is flashing all the time and doesn't shut off at all until you turn the power off. I am very upset that the machine doesn't work and it is pass the time to return it. I am stuck with a machine that doesn't work and out of 130.00 also.
It was given as a gift to a service person and he just tried to you use it for his family and it didn't work. I now have the machine just sitting here collecting dust.
It was given as a gift to a service person and he just tried to you use it for his family and it didn't work. I now have the machine just sitting here collecting dust.
Special K : EXCELLENT MACHINE
I bought this for my friend who is doing some food prep/storage. I have had one for years and love it. He tried it out and says it works great. These are great, not cheap to buy and the bags aren't so cheap. But they are great for food storage. And oh by the way it is best to store food at a cooler temp, like my friend has a basement so I assume he will store the food down there. Please read the directions. This particular model has a cord for sealing mason jars or the Food Saver containers with dry foods. If you store liquid food or anything wet, you would need to freeze the jars after sealing, or can them to safely store the food. Just sealing wet food does not preserve it.
Mark Longfellow : Works about 30% of the time
When we first use the machine, it seals the first open end of the “roll of bags” well. When we turn the bag around to seal the “2nd” end, it fails to suck enough air out to “vacuum seal” the bag.
If we unplug the unit for 30 minutes, it may work once or twice, but ultimately it fails again. See the video for a demonstration of what the unit does.
Wouldn’t but it again.
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