FoodSaver V4840 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealer Machine with Automatic Bag Detection and Starter Kit | Safety Certified | Silver, 18.80 x 9.50 x 10.60 inches review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
| Brand | FOODSAVER |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | Silver |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 18.8 x 9.5 x 10.6 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
- 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 v4840 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
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From the manufacturer
FoodSaver 4840 2-in-1 Automatic Vacuum Sealing System
Lock In Freshness
The FoodSaver 4840 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. |
Top 3 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer
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Preserving Bulk FoodsTake the guesswork out of smart shopping—buy in bulk and see all the savings by safely sealing and freezing meats, cheeses, vegetables, and even soups and sauces. Did we mention all FoodSaver bags/rolls are sous vide safe? Simmer away. | Jar SealingDon’t let your garden's harvest go to waste—preserve fruit and veggies for salads, soups, apple sauces, and more. The FoodSaver Jar Sealers (sold separately) give you an easy way to enjoy or gift. | Prep AheadUse your FoodSaver system to prep meals for the week for yourself or your whole family. It’s also great for sealing up the ingredients you need to blend ultra-fresh smoothies, like bananas, mangos, or blueberries. |
product description
Combining both a handheld and standard vacuum sealer, the V4840 2 in 1 Vacuum Sealer System with Automatic Bag Detection 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 Food Saver zipper bags and Fresh containers, the convenient handheld retractable sealer eliminates the need for additional attachments. One unit does it all. Pull-out drip tray drawer with patented removable dishwasher-safe drip tray helps keep your counters clean. Includes: (1) 11""x10' vacuum seal roll (3) 1-quart vacuum seal bags (2) 1-gallon vacuum seal bags (3) 1-quart vacuum zipper bags (2) 1-gallon zipper bags.
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Questions about FoodSaver V4840 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealer Machine with Automatic Bag Detection and Starter Kit | Safety Certified | Silver, 18.80 x 9.50 x 10.60 inches
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can it seal in liquids?
Answer: There is a wet and dry setting we have literally put several hundred pounds of meat through ours set it to the wet setting the vacuum isn't the same as with dry but it still seals very well and you will have to clean the tray for soups and such it's Abit tricky but some of the other comments here have explained it really well and you can always manual seal twice we bulk buy meats and such as there's 7 of us so we've vacuumed sealed just about everything
Answer: I put my liquids in the freezer for a while. Then seal when the liquid is more of a solid.
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Answer: Take a paper towel and fold it to about one inch. Put it into the bag near the open end but leave enough room for it to seal. Make sure that the bag is lower than the Foodmaker, then vacuum seal. The paper towel will stop the liquid long enough to make a seal. Make sure that the paper towel goes from end to end inside the bag. We make about 25 cups of spaghetti sauce and that's how we do it.
Answer: The instructions show that there is a tray for catching excess liquids being removed during the process, and I find that mine unit does remove liquid so the bag can be sealed. Due to this, I find it highly unlikely that you could seal liquids in the bags. Also liquids can be a problem if they end up where the bag is being sealed. Foodsaver does offer the ability to vac-seal mason or canning jars, plus other containers that they offer. I have not attempted this yet, but the Foodsaver website does show more details and better explanations of their options.
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Answer: Not without making a mess (at least in my experience). But there is a get-around to this problem. Put your liquids in a regular freezer bag/container and freeze it. Then take the frozen liquid out of the regular freezer container and you can vacuum seal the frozen solid liquids with no problem (and no mess).
Answer: I pour liquids into the seal bag, squish out as much air as possible and do a regular seal while still leaving room enough at the top for a second reseal.. After the liquid has frozen, I cut the bag open evenly across the top and then do a vacuum seal. The frozen liquid can't travel up and prevent a good vacuum seal.
Answer: It is not designed for liquids, but there is a seal (no vacuum) only option so I imagine it would be possible to bag liquids.
Answer: I freeze soups all the time in the bags you just seal them you don't vaccum seal them. You don't have to vaccum seal liquids.
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Can you heat seal a bag without vacuuming out the air from the bag. If so can you use any bag to heat seal ?
Answer: Yes, I always pull out the sealed bag a bit, maybe 1/4 or 1/2 inch, and seal again to make sure it is sealed for sure. I've had just one seal not heat well and there goes the vacuum and the food!
Answer: You can seal bags without vaccuming the air out. I also reseal potato chip bags, brown sugar bags, etc without having to put the in foodsaver bags. any food that comes in a bag can usually be reseal with this.
Answer: To seal without vacuuming, press the power button, then the seal button before you insert the bag. As soon as the bag is detected, it will seal without vacuuming.
Answer: When you put a bag in to seal, it starts to suck the air out. If you let it go all the way, it will stop after a few seconds and then seal. If you want to seal only (not suck the air out), just push the "seal" button.
Answer: Yes you can just seal s bag, just hit the seal button once you insert the bag. I have never tried using regular bags, but I think they would be too thin and not melt properly, and possibly ruin the vacuum slot. Not recommended by Foodsaver.
Answer: Yes just use the seal button don't just slide the bag in or it will suck the air out press seal first then insert the bag repeat for both ends of the bag
Answer: I heat seal bags all the time...especially chips/pretzels, etc. It's easy and I find my chips stay fresh much longer. Hope this answer helps you.
Answer: Yes, you can heat seal without vacuuming. You do need to use the Foodsaver bags.
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will this unit hold the bigger commercial rolls
Answer: no, it does NOT. Just cut off enough to make your next "bag". (You can also roll 25-30 feet off a large commercial roll & store this smaller amount in the compartment on the 4840.)
Answer: it'll hold 11" roll largest.
Answer: it does not, but you can still use them and cut them to size without having the roll "stored" in the machine.
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What is the max width of bags it takes?
Answer: 11-7/16 is the size that came with my foodsaver and it is so tight that you can hardly get it in the slot for it.
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Whats the difference between this product and the foodsaver v4440 2-in-1? the v4800 is $50 more than the v4440
Answer: The only difference between the V4800 and V4440 is the design. The V4800 has more stainless on it's housing compared to the V4440. Thank you!
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what is the difference with V 4865 AND V4840
Answer: I called Food Saver and they told me that there was absolutely no difference in those two numbers.
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does this run 220v?
Answer: The one I purchased was only for 110 volt, you will need to contact manufacture to see if they have one that runs on 220v.
Answer: will this model run 220v?
Answer: Appliances sold in the North American market are all 110-120 volt. 220 volt is Europe and other places that dont mind having such high voltage at ordinary wall outlets.
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Are the plastic bags and rolls BPA free?
Answer: All of the plastic bags used in food saver applications are BPA free. In fact, every plastic in the world is BPA fre except for PolyCarbonate and PolyCarbonate blends. The Recycling number for PolyCarbonate is 7 and even then that number also encompases Nylons and Acrylic so it's only a partial indicator. PC would be too high heat and rigid to be used in a heat sealer application like this. They most likely use Polyethylene or Polypropylene or PET 1-5 on the recycling number system. Source- Chemical Engineer employed inthe Plastics industry.
Answer: Jarden Consumer Solutions is diligent in our efforts to ensure that our products are compliant with all industry standards, including the regulations set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada. In response to your inquiry, none of our FoodSaver branded bags, rolls or canisters contains Bisphenol A.
Answer: I only buy the Food Saver brand and they are BPA free. Cannot comment on other brands.
Answer: I can say if they are from foodsaver then yes
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Answer: Yes i believe they are
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Can you seal canning jars with this model?
Answer: Yes it does. With the attachment. I buy my spices in bulk, fill my small jars to keep in the house and then seal the rest in quart jars. It works beautifully! The wide mouth seem to seal better than the regular ones, though
Answer: it will seal Ball and Mason brand canning jars for certain...other brands as well might work but you would have to experiment since other brands are not guaranteed to work due to minor differences in the manufacture.
Answer: It has the attachment sealer option. Not sure if it will do canning jars. I would contact FoodSaver.
Answer: This vacuum sealer is compatible with both the wide mouth and regular size jar sealers.
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How do I retract the handheld nozzle?
Answer: To retract a hose that has been pulled beyond the recommended length, please attempt the following:
Answer: It's somewhat tricky. When I first did it I had to pull up on the hose and then let it back. After three or four get a it retracted. Hope this helps
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Could I use any bag or should be the one from foodsaver
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Answer: Yes, you can; Remember FoodSaver bags are there cash cow and very expensive. I have been using Avid Armor (avidarmor.com) rolls and precut bags for over a year, they work great and are significantly less expensive than FoodSavers bags.
Answer: I have been using these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JFBZ24J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It is 100 quart size bags for $14.95. Speedy shipping also.
Answer: You can't use any kind of bag. It must be made of special material as to seal properly. Foodsaver bags are very expensive! Looks like after you purchased Foodsaver Machine they would price their bags in reason but they don't so we found generic bags on Amazon that work just fine and are affordable. My wife has already worn one machine out and purchased another on Amazon. Hope this helps you. Larry Marshall
Answer: Thank you for your inquiry. It is recommended that you use the food saver bags due to the material used for food storage and the method used to seal your food. Conventional plastic bags can break down under certain pressure and heat.
Answer: You can use any bag, including "zip lock" bags
Answer: have to use a vacuum bag. does not have to be foodsaver brand but has to be able to vacuum out the air.
Answer: It has to be a foodsaver style bag. You can't use any regular ziplock bag they will melt.
Answer: You should use the Food Saver bags or rolls and make bags from them. Regular bags, i.e. plastic, will melt when trying to seal them and make a very big mess in your sealer.
Answer: Any bags that are designed for vaccum packing and as long as the width is same or narrower than the sealer can be used, DO NOT get duped into having to purchase "Foadsaver" branded bags.
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Do you need a hose adapter to use this with available rectangular containers?( lunch meat and leftover boxes)
Answer: The retractable handheld sealer that is incorporated into this FoodSaver replaces the need for additional adapters. You can easily vacuum the containers using this vacuum sealer.
Answer: It comes with an adapter, the hose is long enough. You remove the top and with the adapter it seals.
Answer: The attachment on the left is the pull-out hose and the end attachment that you press down on the opening, then push the button.
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can i seal marinated meats
Answer: The best way to seal liquids or food with a lot of moisture is to pre-freeze it for about 1-2 hours. This will lock in all of the juices and help to guarantee a good seal. You can also take a look at the the http://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-T02-0050-05-Quick-Marinator/dp/B00005OTXS/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447942268&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=FOODSAVER+MARINATORE which vacuum marinates meat, fish, vegetables and more in minutes and can also be used for storage.
Answer: yes you can as long as you place some small rolled up paper towel between the seal and the meat .to avoid the sealer getting messy
Answer: Yes, there is a moist food setting
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were can I get 11-1/4 bags for the food saver plus the wine sealer
Answer: Amazon sells them http://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-T03-0024-02-3-Pack-Bottle-Stoppers/dp/B0000CFPH9 and the food saver bags come in 11" wide rolls on amazon too......http://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-FSFSBF0616-000-11-Roll/dp/B00005OTXU
Answer: for wine it is T03-0024-02p listed as "bottle stoppers" sets of 3 available direct foodsaver.com check amazon also if available Bags are pint/quart/gallon and expandable and microwavable and zipper
Answer: You can purchase accessories, bags and rolls at out website. www.foodsaver.com
Answer: I get my bags at Kohls and Amazon.
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What is the Model number?
Answer: This vacuum sealer is model number V4840. The part number for this model is FSFSSL4840-000.
Answer: Model number V4840
Answer: Just to be sure... you were looking at the Amazon page for the FoodSaver 4840 (as titled on the product page), and you are now asking what the model number is. Correct? I'm not sure if this is a test, or if you actually needed to know. But, just in case... the model number is - 4840. :)
Answer: 4840
Answer: looks exactly like the one in the picture and the # is next to it in the picture and I love it
Answer: The answer is on the post.you must not get out much
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What exactly comes with this unit ?
Answer: This vacuum sealer comes with a starter kit that includes: (1) 11"x10' Roll, (3) Qt Heat-Seal Bags, (2) Gal Heat-Seal Bags, (3) Qt Zipper Bags, & (2) Gal Zipper Bags.
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Do you have to use food saver bags? What about generic food sealer bags?
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Answer: Absolutely Not! I find much, much cheaper and every bit as good online at Ebay. There are a number of dealers there. I examined them side by side and look identical. I have had zero issues with generic bags.
Answer: We have used high quality generic bags for about a year, with the same success rate (>90%) as name-brand bags.
Answer: You can use just about any sealer bag, but the generic ones do not always seal as well.
Answer: I have not tried other bags. Sorry.
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Ok....before I buy this vacumm sealing machine....can I vacumm pies/cakes without squeezing them...? Thank you for your help
Answer: You can purchase the 4980 and it comes with a pulse vac feature that allows you to control how much air to suck out so it doesn't crush delicate items such as pies or cakes. If you would rather buy this model then when the bag gets to the point where you want it to stop sucking air and go to seal just press the vac/seal button.
Answer: Using this vacuum sealer along with the FoodSaver Expandable Heat Seal Rolls, you can vacuum pies and cakes without hassle. For optimal results, we advise pre-freezing all delicate foods overnight, prior to vacuum sealing.
Answer: I have not tried to vacuum these item, but if the pie is in a pan it should not collapse. As far as cake, you would have to try it. Hope this helps.
Answer: absolutely!! I suggest freezing them hard first and then popping in the packaging!! It's fabulous!!
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Can you use ordinary ziplock bags?
Answer: No. This vacuum sealer is designed for use with FoodSaver brand bags only.
Answer: No they have food saver bags
Answer: absolutely not! It's a wonderful machine, my wife loves it and uses it all the time an what makes so wonderful we saved a bunch of money buying it through Amazon! Hope this helps you? Larry Marshall
Answer: No you have no outlet to pull the air out with.
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I purchase a food saver years ago, it had a sponge pad, that absorbed some of the juice. Does the newer on?
Answer: I just bought mine and there is no sponge pad. To prevent juices from collecting I flash freeze vegetables, fruit and meat before sealing. Just lay the food in a single layer on a cookie sheet and let it set overnight in the freezer then bag and seal. I've not had to clean my drip pan of juices very frequently and I'm on my third food saver. Hope this helps.
Answer: The newer models do not come with sponge, they do have a removable drip tray for easy cleaning. For liquids we would recommend to flash freeze before vacuum and sealing.
Answer: The newer one doesn't have a sponge, it has a drip pan that pulls out from underneath the machine and catches the excess moisture.
Answer: The newer one has a drip pan that collets the juices. It is the length of the sealer and about 1/2 inch wide. It can be removed for clean up.
Answer: Mine does not have a sponge pad.
Answer: No, mine doesn't, but it does have a removable drip tray and a warning light that tells you when it needs to be emptied and clean. Easy to remove and put back.
Answer: No it has a removable tray that can be cleaned. It is about 1/4 inch wide.
Answer: No it doesn't. It has a removable drip tray.
Answer: No, now it has a removable drip tray. You can sanitize it.
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Should i use moist mode for frozen peaches?
Answer: Since the peaches are frozen there should be no moisture so it is not necessary to use the moist setting, however you are not hurting anything by using that setting.
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Will this overheat when sealing a large amount of food? Our old one does after about 10 times so anyone have experience with sealing large amounts?
Answer: Mine hasn't. And I use it for work in a kitchen. Sealed up 30 bags of sauce in half an hour and no issues.
Answer: No, I have not had any problems with overheating. If you are sealing a large amount of items just wait a couple of minutes between sealing and it should be okay.
Answer: not sure never noticed and we have done a lot a few times. We do love the machine
Answer: this food saver is very nice and easy to use.i have not had any problems so far
Answer: I have had no problems with my Foodsaver overheating.
Answer: have never had this problem about over heating..
Answer: So far so good,it has been working fine so far, and I have been using it quiet often. HL
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does it cut the bags to size like a deni machine? or do you have to cut the bag material by hand then seal it>
Answer: some deni reviews vacmaster pro110: if you want to seal something with a liquid do not bother; Dont like that you have to push on each side of unit to click into place, i like the clamp down lever like the foodsaver has; not great with anything that's even slightly wet or oily.
Answer: This model FoodSaver does not have an automatic bag cutting feature. There is roll storage, and a manual slide bag cutter inside the unit that allows you to cut the bags to length with ease.
Answer: If you use the roll there is a cutter in the machine. It works really well. You have to seal it after you cut it
Answer: like the majority of foodsaver vacuum systems, you benefit by buying the biggest roll that fits your machine and can slice the length required by slicing the roll with the built in cutter system. When you state bag, obviously premade bag sizes, can not be adjusted. So I hope youy meant rolled material.
Answer: No it cuts for u has a razor bag slicer
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can you cook directly in the bags
Answer: Yes and maybe. I use the food saver in conjunction with my Sous Vide all the time. I bring home the larger "family packs" of , season it for however it is to be used, and seal and label it. I freeze it for storage, then I thaw it out and toss it in the Sous Vide. I've heard of people cooking meals and portioning them in Food Saver bags then using like "boil-in-bags", but I've never done that myself. I don't see why it wouldn't work, though, as long as you double seal the bag to make sure the seam won't pop.
Answer: I use it with my Sous Vide Supreme all the time. One issue: I have had bags come unsealed while trying to lift a larger piece of meat out of the water bath after a long (24hr-72hr) cooking time. It doesn't affect the meat, but it's messy and ruins any plans to make a sauce out of the leftover liquid in the bag.
Answer: I would not do that.
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How does the canning jar sealer attach to the foodsaver 4840, the built-in retractable handheld sealer does not appear compatible?
Answer: The retractable handheld sealer can be easily removed from the accessory hose portion of the vacuum sealer so you can use the FoodSaver with all other accessories.
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How are repairs handled
Answer: For assistance with your FoodSaver, please give our Customer Care Team a call at 1-877-777-8042. We will be happy to help you get back to sealing more and saving more with your FoodSaver, and are here for you Monday-Friday 8am-8pm Eastern, and Saturday 9am-6pm Eastern.
Answer: does the hand held hose empty into the drip tray? my old one did not. called Food Saver and they said the accessory hose could not be cleaned. Eventually clogged and stopped working. That model is 3820.
Answer: My hand held sealer failed after 3 weeks so I called FoodSaver and they wanted me to send the whole unit back AT MY EXPENSE! Not going to happen...thank goodness I bought from Amazon and was still in the return window. Got my whole unit replaced within 2 days plus a prepaid UPS label to return the faulty unit. Yay Amazon!!!!
Answer: They are sent back to the factory. The warranty is in the box and you fill it out and send it in.
Answer: I don't know, mine works great! Haven't had to deal with that.
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Can it seal canning jars
Answer: No,, in fact if you. Want to stack like burgers, get some freezer paper and cut it just a little larger then the meat. Be sure to cut 2 pieces placing the dull sides together , shinny sides out.Make sure that you leave a space between stacks for it to seal between them Don't put it more than 3 high, and 2 across they will seal good and you can open take out 1 or 6 then reseal same bag. You can season before freezing, you can use it to marinade, the rub or thick sauce. It works very well. You buy bulk grains or anything else like that even coffee and vacuum them in size you want it to be.
Answer: It can, with an attachment, vacuum seal lids to canning jars. HOWEVER, this is not a replacement for actually canning the food - if not heated/cooked as directed, you may be sealing botulism spores in with your food. The attachment is great for sealing lids to allow storage of dry goods under vacuum (like flour, sugar, etc), but should not be used as a replacement for properly canning wet, fresh, or cooked foods.
Answer: Yes, but you need an attachment to use canning jars. They make two options - regular and wide mouth. Each one is $10 and a great addition to this sealer.
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Answer: No, this unit is not capable of performing the pressure needed for canning. The food saver brand has special canisters for vacuum sealing foods such as grains, and other limited types of foods.
Answer: No, this unit is not capable of performing the pressure needed for canning. The food saver brand has special canisters for vacuum sealing foods such as grains, and other limited types of foods.
Answer: YES, I CALLED !!! Place 2 of the flat lids on till sealed then remove the top one and you will have a tight seal.
Answer: Yes I have both regular and the large jar sealers. Use 2 lids then take top one off.
Answer: I've been doing it since the lid sealers came out. It works wonders for storing bulk dry goods :) Im not sure why others are using 2 lids, I have always only used one with no problem:)
Answer: No, I'm pretty sure it can't, I don't see any way it could.
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what is the difference between the 4840 and the 4420?
Answer: There is no difference in the quality or functionality of the two vacuum sealers. You may see a slight design change. Thanks!
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Does this seal quart and pint size jars as well?
Answer: Yes, this machine is compatible with our https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-FCARWJAH-000-Wide-Mouth-Regular-Accessory/dp/B016OL1AB6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1471541336&sr=8-2&keywords=jar+sealer Thanks!
Answer: I believe so, but found out that it needs their special lids for the sealing. It would be nice if it could with regular lids but it does not.
Answer: no it doesn't just makes bags from the rolls and seal pre sealed bags as far as I know and since using it it surely cannot
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Do the settings stay set until I change them? I have older v3240 that resets for each seal which is irratating.
Answer: Everything stays exactly where you set it until you request (manually) a change. This unit is far superior to the old V3240. Have fun.
Answer: The settings do remain the same until you change them or the vacuum sealer is powered off.
Answer: You must press the "seal" button for each 'seal only' cycle.. "Seal" overrides the 'vacuum' action for a single cycle.. Necessary for making 'bags'.
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Does this have a "Pulse" button and, if not ,how to you seal soft items without crushing them.
Answer: No, this item DOES NOT have a pulse button. I bought it based on the answer to this question by FoodSaver themselves. I tried to vacuum seal a roll and while you can press the Seal button at any time it totally flattened my roll because it vacuums too quickly to catch the right moment to stop it
Answer: This seems to be a newer model from the one i have, however mine has both a "Pulse" and a "Seal" button, i see that this one has only the "Seal" one, what i do sometimes is that i press "Seal" whenever i get the desired vacuum, this stops the process and seals the bag. I assume that will work on this model as well.
Answer: It sure does! Just press the pulse button to remove air bits at a time to avoid crushing delicate items.
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Is the V4840 the replacement for the V4825?
Answer: I'm not sure but something should replace it! The V4840 has not been reliable for us. The element that seals the bag stopped working after less than 50 seals and so far we haven't been able to get that part replaced. They sent us a rubber gasket. Hmmm. At least they did respond to our negative review of the part though and perhaps after we email them back we'll get the right part. Should have lasted much longer before it stopped working though.
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I'm going to rephrase my question. i want to know if the 4840 will handle the size of a cheesecake? i will freeze it first, then i want to wrap it.
Answer: Hello, this is Filip from FoodSaver Care. Thank you for contacting us regarding our FoodSaver V4840. It all depends on the size of the cheesecake, but we recommend cutting it and storing it in pieces.
Answer: Well, it depends on the size of the cheesecake. The widest roll of bags is 11" wide so you may have to cut the pie in half to have enough room for the seal. It's a good idea to freeze it first or it might smash the pie.
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confused on bag sizes. is there a roll where i an choose how "long" i want it to be... such as 3 feet long for a rack of ribs?
Answer: You can make your own bags as long as you need them for the rolls. In a standard box of "bags" from Costco for instance, you get one 8" roll, 4 11" rolls, and 36 pre-made quart size bags.
Answer: Confused: I buy all my FoodSaver rolls at Sam's. Special value combo pack. It has 2 rolls 8 inches wide by 20 feet long and4 rolls 11 wide inches by 16 feet long. By buying rolls like this you can make your bags as long as you want. This box of rolls cast around 27-30 dollars.
Answer: Unfortunately, we don't offer custom size rolls. However, we will be happy to note and document your suggestion. Feedback from consumers, such as yourself, is routinely reviewed by our Product Development team. Thanks!
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I had an older modell that could vacum seal a mason jar with an atatchment. Does this model have that feature?
Answer: Yes, this FSFSSL4840 can seal jars with the jar sealers.
Answer: Yes, but you need to purchase the attachment separately if you don't have it. I use the one from my older model. This is my third Food Saver. I've owned other brands as well.
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How is this different from the V4865?
Answer: There really isn't any difference except the position of the buttons. I love mine. I use it every week
Answer: This is the first I've ever owned, and all I can say is that I'm a very satisfied consumer. I use the zip-lock bags to store my salad, and I can keep them a whole lot longer than before. My only regret is that I waited so long to get one. I think of all the food I've had to toss because it spoiled so quickly.
Q:
Does this work with the older style of attachments for sealing mason jars?
Answer: All of my attachments from older models work with this machine
Q:
hi... it's 220v ?
Answer: FoodSaver vacuum sealers run on 110/120 volts.
Answer: its a us plug 120v
Answer: It's 120V
Answer: Sorry, most US small appliances are 120V. You might want to check out a voltage converter.
Answer: No
Answer: No
Q:
How many bag can this machine seal in its lifetime?
Answer: The expected life of a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer is based on the care and usage of the unit, and not by the amount of bags that it is expected to vacuum and seal over time. This model FoodSaver is an elegant home-use vacuum sealer, and is capable of vacuuming and sealing up to 5 - 6 packages at a time before it needs a brief rest to avoid overheating. If you were to package 5 - 6 packages 2 - 3 times a week, while pre-freezing moister food items and cleaning the unit regularly, this FoodSaver should last many years.
Answer: I'm not sure. My husband does whole sale food so we use it when he gets things from work. Sorry I can't answer
Q:
can this machine vacuum seal Mylar bags
Answer: Yes, it seals mylar bags
Answer: I don't really know. However, I think I would ONLY use this machine per its directions due to the cost. You could call the manufacturer and ask that question. They would have more insight into your inquiry.
Answer: Sorry, really don't know the answer to that one.
Q:
What’s the largest size bag that I can use
Answer: Hello, this is Karolina from FoodSaver care. Thank you for contacting us regarding our V4840 vacuum sealer. This model is compatible with all FoodSaver pre made bags and the biggest ones are gallon size bags. You can also use it with our vacuum seal rolls 8 inches and 11 inches.
Answer: The size of the bags can be various, this would be the width sealer and the reel containing the bags before cutting and how long you cut the length for the bag you are making, seen bags 11" x 50', so in reality you could have a bag 11" x 50', but this would not be practical. Common sense prevails.
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Answer: 11" wide bags are the largest that can be used in this. But any length. I'm not aware of a larger bag size except for a commercial grade vacuum sealer.
Answer: 11" wide is the widest you can go. I have made a bag 2' in length with no problems, it just takes a little longer to seal. So Honestly I don't think there are any limitations on the length but 11" is the widest you can go.
Answer: They can use bags up to 12" wide and can be cut any length you need from the roll. But any smaller bags can also be used.
Answer: Bag rolls come two sizes, I think 8” and 11” and you can use both.
Q:
I have wine stoppers from my old foodsaver. they are white and seem incompatible with this foodsaver accessory. does it work? do i have to buy new?
Answer: Yes they are the same. Your accessory attachment is actually two pieces. If you detach the longer piece from the black piece it will have a nipple that goes into the hole on the top of the wine stopper.
Answer: Sorry, can't offer you a correct answer. If it seems incompatible with the new food saver, them I would purchase a new one.
Q:
What’s the warranty situation? Purchased 8/10/17 and just stopped working!!!!
Answer: First, did you register your Food Saver, which you can do online and should have been done within 10 days? This registration should have been done on www.foodsaver.comFSVREG. Now, with such a problem you are experiencing, call 1-877-777-8042 and address your concern. Sunbeam Products does business with Jarden Consumer Solutions. Make sure you note who you spoke with, date and time and if your connection is with Sunbeam or Jarden. My paperwork DID NOT give a warranty. If you don't get a good response, provided you are registered, then contact the BBB in your city.
Q:
Does the hose need to be attached and removed in order to switch from bags to containers?
Answer: The hose is built in to the FoodSaver itself. If you want to seal container using the hose, you have to pull it our and set it on the container, then press the accessory button. On the other hand, if you're going to vacuum seal a heat-seal bag, you will use the slot on the bottom without pulling the hose out. For additional information, give us a call at (877) 777-8042. We are available Mon-Fri 8am-8pm and Sat 9am-6pm EST.
Answer: My unit came with the hose attached. I have not removed it to seal the bags and so far has worked perfectly.
Q:
Can i uses any brand of bags?
Answer: As long as it's a vacuum sealing bag then yes any brand is fine.
Answer: Yes of course you can. You can also reseal potato chip and pretzel bags
Q:
does it hold 50' roll
Answer: Yes. This 4840 will hold a 50' roll of srink wrap.
Answer: It does not hold a 50 foot roll. I re-rolled for 2 rolls at 25 feet.
Answer: The 8" x 20' FoodSaver Roll is the longest roll manufactured by FoodSaver. All FoodSaver Vacuum Sealers that have roll storage compartments, are able to accommodate rolls up to 20', but not bigger.
Answer: yes, i use the 50 foot roll, you may have to use some of the roll before it will fit in food saver
Answer: I had to use quite a bit of the 50 inch roll for it to fit but I really didnt mind.
Q:
how many watts?
Answer: Not sure but I use a 15 amp/120 volt GFI outlet with absolutely no problem.
Answer: have no idea but save your money. It was tough to use right out of the box especially on small bags. Then it would not run at all
Q:
Is this powerful enough to make things like compressed melon?
Answer: This will not actually compress anything solid into liquid, it will seal and remove all air and slightly compress the bag.
Answer: I would think so.
Answer: Yes. It even pulverized rocks.
Answer: yes
Q:
does any one know what is the Suction Flow and Vacuum Pressure for a Foodsaver 4800 unit? I tried different sites even of their web page and no luck
Q:
do you use different bags for storage and freezing?
Answer: Yes I order them on amazon the cheap off brand works great haven’t had a issue
Product reviews of FoodSaver V4840 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealer Machine with Automatic Bag Detection and Starter Kit | Safety Certified | Silver, 18.80 x 9.50 x 10.60 inches
Amazon Customer : Exceeds expectations
I bought this after watching a product demo on the MIGardener YouTube channel. It has exceeded expectations. Within the first weekend I rebadged and sealed 40 bags of frozen veg that I had Put into ziplocks and sucked the air out with straws. This machine is way better. I especially love the ziplock bag option for things like Jalapeños since I only need one or two per recipe - I can open these bags, take what I need, reseal and re-suction. The directions are very clearly written so the machine is a breeze to use. I even bought chicken, grilled it, weighed out 3oz packages to freeze so I can pull out my packs of veg and meat to through in my small crockpot at work for a hot soup in winter. This is my new favorite kitchen tool.
Amazon Customer : Useless for moist or juicy foods!
I purchased this Foodsaver for fish and Carolina style pulled pork. The add states "AUTOMATIC MOISTURE DETECTION: Smart technology automatically detects moisture and switches to the correct mode to ensure an airtight seal is achieved." That and the dry or moist food setting would make one think that this sealer can seal foods with moisture (like fish and Carolina Pulled Pork). I first tried to seal bags of fish. Couldn't get a good seal without trying to create a seal several times. It tries to create a 1/8" seal but the heating element just isn't powerful enough once juice gets into the sealing area. Then it says to wait at least 20 seconds between seals to allow appliance to properly cool. If it sealed properly the first time, 20 Seconds wouldn't seem so long. Useless! My first reaction was to send it back right away. I should have because it sat in my garage boxed up perfectly until it was too late to send it back. Yesterday I made a huge batch of Carolina pulled pork. Again, once the juices got sucked up to the seal like, it would not make a proper seal. And to make matters worse, it now sells for $30 less than what I paid for it. $140 is still more than this thing is worth. Do yourself a favor and spend the money on a professional model.
Scott Leavitt : 5 Stars
Love this! Vacuum sealing anything makes my OCD dance with glee. I originally purchased this for smoking cheese. Since then, I seal all sorts of food products.
James Thrifty Shopper Hoskins : We absolutely love this thing and you will too... It's worth every penny!!!
We absolutely love this thing!!! First of all, why didn't I invent it? It works so well that it practically does it all on its own. Our foods stay fresh so much longer, we consolidate space in cabinets, in the refrigerator and especially in the freezer. Be sure to order additional rolls in all sixes for your cut-to-size needs and order quality zip lock vacuum bags for items that you'll need to open and resell on a frequent basis. I use the resell able bags for cereal, lunch meats, cheeses, candies and so much more. Don't second guess any longer as this unit looks great on the counter and is a very fast sealer that you'll find dozens of uses.
Johanna : Everyone needs one of these....
This is my third Food Saver, could not live without it. I use this constantly and this is a upgrade to what I had before. I love the gadget on the sealing system for the canisters, I have several. Great for soft items when you can press the seal button before soft items get crushed. It is a really good looking on the kitchen counter. I also ordered the bags of different sizes and kept a roll in the machine for huge items. My other Food Saver lasted four years so I am really pleased with the product.
T. Beaulieu : My new favorite kitchen toy! Fresh food w/o freezer burn!
I've been on an air-suck bender for the past few days. I'm enjoying using this for frozen and refrigerated foods, as well as for grains and snacks. Crackers that don't go stale?! I've been using their containers (hard to find, but hopefully that will improve), reusable bags and rolls. At first I had questions that the instructions didn't seem to help with, but after doing a few I realized that this is NOT difficult and there's no reason to overthink it. For reusable bags, you use the tethered (via hose) adapter, pressing down on the port in the bag. It sucks the air out in about 15 seconds or so and you're done. For rolls, you sear one end of the roll, cut it to length, put the item inside and then insert the other end for the vacuum action. Occasionally it has a hard time evacuating the air. I found one pres cut bag to be defective, but otherwise when a bag didn't work on the first try, hitting cancel and reseating it did the trick. I've stored entire 2lb coffee bean bags. I cut the corners, after realizing that w/o doing so you cannot get a vacuum inside the bag. I've done cases of fig newtons. Soft foods like this are a challenge, but getting 95% of the air is far better than leaving them as-is, in my opinion. Hard cheeses are easy. They say not to do soft cheese. Not sure why yet. Still learning. Bring home shrimp cocktail? Seal it! Cod filets? Shaved steak? Ground burger? It's so easy!
Jim : Great...if you're freezing cotton balls
This food sealer works, provided you are sealing something that has no moisture in it whatsoever. We purchased this device with the intent of freezing fresh fruit, blanched garden produce, and meat. If there is ANY moisture in the item you are trying to seal, forget it, it won't seal. The manual states that you should flash freeze moist items before sealing. Great! Now you get ice forming (i.e freezer burn) in addition to the extra time it takes to do this. As an additional bonus, you get to pay plenty for refill rolls! The bottom line is, if you need to freeze cotton balls or sand, this product is for you! If you want to freeze food products, don't wast your time on this, just buy plain old freezer bags!
Amazon Customer : Exceeds expectations
I bought this after watching a product demo on the MIGardener YouTube channel. It has exceeded expectations. Within the first weekend I rebadged and sealed 40 bags of frozen veg that I had Put into ziplocks and sucked the air out with straws. This machine is way better. I especially love the ziplock bag option for things like Jalapeños since I only need one or two per recipe - I can open these bags, take what I need, reseal and re-suction. The directions are very clearly written so the machine is a breeze to use. I even bought chicken, grilled it, weighed out 3oz packages to freeze so I can pull out my packs of veg and meat to through in my small crockpot at work for a hot soup in winter. This is my new favorite kitchen tool.
Daniel B Gilroy : Solid
I've had a couple vacuum sealers over the years, mainly used for sealing fresh fish. I lost my last one in Hurricane Irma, and researched a new one for a week or so, deciding on this unit. It has great power, looks good and the easiest one I have ever used. The automatic bag vacuum and sealing feature is really convenient. The ability to vacuum seal an open bottle of wine is amazing. This unit has the extra vacuum port that can be used on wine bottles, understand that you have to buy the wine stoppers separate as the are not included with this combo. The night before we went to Mexico for 9 days, we opened a bottle of red and had a couple drinks from it. Vacuum sealed it with the extra stopper and this unit. When we returned, 9 days later, we popped that bottle open and there was no discernible difference from the taste of that wine after more than a week in the fridge. That alone makes this a wonderful device.
Pop E P : Works OK, but has a few issues
We've used this product for about a year now. We primarily vacuum-seal meats for the freezer but bag and seal other items occasionally. The unit does an excellent job of vacuuming the air out of the branded zip-lock bags using the accessory vacuum hose. That works great for cheese to store in the fridge. It also does a very good job at vacuuming out the plastic containers you can buy from FoodSaver. Overall we are pretty happy with this machine, but want to point out a few fairly minor issues.
First off, it is sometimes frustrating to get the end of the vacuum bag into the slot for sealing. The bags have to go in quite far and sometimes the bags seem to hang up and have to be pulled out and reinserted a few times before the unit clamps the bag in place for vacuuming and sealing. Also, there seems to be quite a bit of excess material required to make the seal which seems wasteful of the expensive bag material. Another issue which sometimes really becomes a drag is you can't seal bags in succession. Say you have ten bags cut and need to seal the bottoms of the bags so you can put in the food to be vacuum-sealed. You have to wait after sealing each bag before you can seal the next one. I haven't timed the wait but it's long enough to induce frustration as well as slow down the entire process. The same waiting interval is required after each vacuum and seal cycle. When sealing multiple bags the wait time between operations becomes significant.
Another issue is you need to make sure you allow a lot more bag material then you would expect in order to successfully vacuum-seal food in the bags you cut from a roll. We find ourselves cutting a lot bigger bag than it would seem is necessary in order to make sure the bag is long enough to insert in the machine for vacuuming and sealing. If the bag isn't long enough to suit the machine's automatic sealing mechanism you might as well start over and make a new and longer bag. It just isn't possible to make a too-short bag work.
We tried some of the less-expensive bag rolls from a different bag manufacturer to try to save some money, considering how expensive the FoodSaver brand bags are. Most of the time the other brand bags worked fine, but sometimes did not. For instance, we recently bagged individual chicken breasts. It wasn't possible to avoid getting a bit of juice inside the bag in the area where the bag would be sealed. This apparently caused all four of the bags to fail to vacuum out properly. Not too sure if the bags sealed properly since I didn't want to squeeze a bag containing chicken juice to test the seal. Bottom line is those bags and/or the machine failed.
Finally, I want to point out that this machine performs its primary task of vacuum-sealing food in bags as advertised. So far the machine has been reliable and hasn't failed to work. The addition of the accessory vacuum hose is a great feature and in my opinion is worth a bit of added cost, though keep in mind you will have to have the right materials to use with the vacuum hose such as the FoodSaver brand zip-lock bags.
First off, it is sometimes frustrating to get the end of the vacuum bag into the slot for sealing. The bags have to go in quite far and sometimes the bags seem to hang up and have to be pulled out and reinserted a few times before the unit clamps the bag in place for vacuuming and sealing. Also, there seems to be quite a bit of excess material required to make the seal which seems wasteful of the expensive bag material. Another issue which sometimes really becomes a drag is you can't seal bags in succession. Say you have ten bags cut and need to seal the bottoms of the bags so you can put in the food to be vacuum-sealed. You have to wait after sealing each bag before you can seal the next one. I haven't timed the wait but it's long enough to induce frustration as well as slow down the entire process. The same waiting interval is required after each vacuum and seal cycle. When sealing multiple bags the wait time between operations becomes significant.
Another issue is you need to make sure you allow a lot more bag material then you would expect in order to successfully vacuum-seal food in the bags you cut from a roll. We find ourselves cutting a lot bigger bag than it would seem is necessary in order to make sure the bag is long enough to insert in the machine for vacuuming and sealing. If the bag isn't long enough to suit the machine's automatic sealing mechanism you might as well start over and make a new and longer bag. It just isn't possible to make a too-short bag work.
We tried some of the less-expensive bag rolls from a different bag manufacturer to try to save some money, considering how expensive the FoodSaver brand bags are. Most of the time the other brand bags worked fine, but sometimes did not. For instance, we recently bagged individual chicken breasts. It wasn't possible to avoid getting a bit of juice inside the bag in the area where the bag would be sealed. This apparently caused all four of the bags to fail to vacuum out properly. Not too sure if the bags sealed properly since I didn't want to squeeze a bag containing chicken juice to test the seal. Bottom line is those bags and/or the machine failed.
Finally, I want to point out that this machine performs its primary task of vacuum-sealing food in bags as advertised. So far the machine has been reliable and hasn't failed to work. The addition of the accessory vacuum hose is a great feature and in my opinion is worth a bit of added cost, though keep in mind you will have to have the right materials to use with the vacuum hose such as the FoodSaver brand zip-lock bags.
Peggy : FOOD saver LOVE IT
i always seal food when buying in bulk.
I also buy lettuce and many foods to put in ball jars then seal with special lids and seal a meal both from Amazon
all air is removed. lettuce fresh cut can last up to 2 weeks!
I also buy lettuce and many foods to put in ball jars then seal with special lids and seal a meal both from Amazon
all air is removed. lettuce fresh cut can last up to 2 weeks!
A Customer : Should have bought one years ago
I love the food saver. Like many people, I buy the big family packs of meat from the grocery and then split it into freezer bags by serving. I didn't realized how expensive the bags were when you added it up. I can buy rolls of foodsaver bag material and get two to three times as many bags for the same cost. That said, definitely going to buy one of the containers for marinating meats. I've been vacuum sealing EVERYTHING from dehydrated snacks, to veggies and meats.
Nipe : Defective drip tray
I vacuum sealed 2 fillet mignons. I needed to clean the drip tray, & it would not pull out. I was told to use a butter knife & slide it across. Did not work. I prefer the older type without all of the bells & whistles. Just simply lift the lid, place bag over sealer, then place the lid down & seal!! Too many things to go wrong when they add all of the extras. My old foodsaver vacuum sealer lasted 8 years; NEVER any problems!!
Janice : Easy to use
I have looked for some time trying to decide on which model to buy. I finally bit the bullet and ordered this one. It was very easy to set up and use. It does take a bit of time to get the hang of how much you can put in a bag and how large (or smaller)you need the bags to be. I didnt think I would like the ROLL of make your own bags, but ends up it is my favorite.
Mike Hunt : Do not go for a different manufacture this is what you want.
Spend the extra money to get this unit. I got a unit half the price of this and about 90% of the vacuumed sealed packages leaked after 24 hours. I returned the unit and got this. So far after about 20 sealed packages zero leaks. Unit works great easy to seal easy to vacuum got this primary for sousvide cooking and so far its been fantastic. The roll holder and sliding cutter makes it very easy and convenient to use. Only downside of this unit is its a bit bulky for permanent counter storage.
BRT : Great Product
I'm generally very pleased with this. As a vacuum sealer it's great. I'm not sure the integrated storage feature for the roll of poly material is so great. I suppose it's convenient to have it all self contained but it does make the unit more bulky, and I don't find the cutter as efficient as I would prefer. When sealing the bags, it takes a lot of length to trigger the auto seal. Seems to me it's a bit wasteful, and I end up trimming off the excess beyond the sealed edge. Still, I love being able to package food for storage and sous vide. Have yet to use the container vac feature but looking forward to it.
Stupa Bra : Vacuum sealer
This was a replacement for a different unit that I’ve used for years. Wish I had this one years ago. The automatic start and seal is a nice feature. My old unit had to be pressed closes and rarely got a good seal.
The built in roll storage is great for reducing space in the pantry and with the built in cutter we have no more uneven cuts.
The built in roll storage is great for reducing space in the pantry and with the built in cutter we have no more uneven cuts.
ALW : Seriously Does Not Suck!
After a 1year it takes several....and I mean 8 to 10 attempts on each bag to vacuum seal. Not to mention there is no way to clean it if you follow the instruction they apparently to don't apply to this model.
DO NOT PURCHASE THIS MACHINE, how it has so many 5 stars ratings is a mystery.
DO NOT PURCHASE THIS MACHINE, how it has so many 5 stars ratings is a mystery.
K. O'Donnell : Broke after 2 years
It worked well enough for two years, but has since stopped working. It won't suck out enough air to form a vacuum seal, so instead the motor just runs and runs until you force it to go ahead and seal the bag, at which point there is a not insignificant amount of air still in the bag. So meat that I put in the freezer ends up with freezer burn. I have contacted foodsavers customer service more than a dozen times and they keep responding saying "please send the following information", but they never respond to the numerous emails I send with the requested information. When you drop $200 on a vacuum sealer you shouldn't do so with the expectation that you will have to replace it every two years, but that appears to be what's happened here. I'd say go with a different model/brand.
William B Moles Jr : Check smm
I always read reviews before a purchase and always find horror stories with each item! I bought this vacuum machine a few years ago and it has always worked great for me. I am always getting request from family to vacuum their bulk purchases. Rarely, I've had something vacuum and it didn't seal properly. A little cleaning and attention to what your doing solved that. I would recommend this to anyone.
M & S Boily : Accessory unit fragile. Limited duty cycle.
Had the unit for a year now. Don’t know how many units I’ve had over the years. I do know that every time I get a new one the price goes up and the quality goes down. It is frustrating when you have multiple items to seal and you have to wait for the unit to cool off after 3-4 operations. If you use the handheld accessory for canisters and for zip seal bags you will be as upset as we were when the attachment breaks from pulling it apart to change modes. The accessory is fragile and breaks easily. The manufacturer knows this, yet the piece is not replaceable. Already looking at alternatives to foodsaver.
Darren W. Lewandowski : Keeps food fresh longer
Main reason for purchasing this was to use in sous vide cooking but now I really use this to seal all my foods to keep them fresh longer. And it really does make a difference. One important thing with using this machine is using the proper bag for the food you are sealing and using the proper setting. We found out that when sealing foods with juice in them to use a special bag with a wet seal on them or you will never get the bag to seal properly. All in all sealing your food does keep it fresher longer and this machine works great.
Coartney : Such a disapointment
I purchased this item as a gift for my s/o because he hunts and was wanting a better way to seal up roasts. He finally got around to testing it last night on some sausages and WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT! This product did start automatically sucking the air out and did fine until it started to seal and let air back in. Will be returning this and getting something that actually works.
Scott Leavitt : 5 Stars
Love this! Vacuum sealing anything makes my OCD dance with glee. I originally purchased this for smoking cheese. Since then, I seal all sorts of food products.
JB Scotch : JUNK!!!!!
I purchased this unit and have used it probably 10-15 times and it started out ok but eventually wouldnt remove all of the air like it did at first.
The first bag you make with it is decent but afterwards, it doesnt get all of the air out and will continue to try to vacuum but just cant get to the point of removing the air.
I checked the seal for debris or anything that may keep it from making a seal but no issues there. The issue it seems is that the seal loses the ability to seal so it just keeps running and never hits the point to where its completely drawn out.
Looking at websites about it, its a pretty common problem with this unit, if you let it set for 20 minutes it works but then it starts up again and doesn't seal...
Truly a P.O.S. that may be destined for the trash
The first bag you make with it is decent but afterwards, it doesnt get all of the air out and will continue to try to vacuum but just cant get to the point of removing the air.
I checked the seal for debris or anything that may keep it from making a seal but no issues there. The issue it seems is that the seal loses the ability to seal so it just keeps running and never hits the point to where its completely drawn out.
Looking at websites about it, its a pretty common problem with this unit, if you let it set for 20 minutes it works but then it starts up again and doesn't seal...
Truly a P.O.S. that may be destined for the trash
Stupa Bra : Vacuum sealer
This was a replacement for a different unit that I’ve used for years. Wish I had this one years ago. The automatic start and seal is a nice feature. My old unit had to be pressed closes and rarely got a good seal.
The built in roll storage is great for reducing space in the pantry and with the built in cutter we have no more uneven cuts.
The built in roll storage is great for reducing space in the pantry and with the built in cutter we have no more uneven cuts.
John Goodrich Jr. : Junk! Only worked for a couple dozen times!
Used this about 25 times and stopped vacuuming! Very disappointed...for the price, I thought it would last for years. Unfortunately I'm past my return point so now I have a very expensive large paperweight.
It's That Guy Phil : After resisting for a year, I am thrilled to have bought this. Excellent product.
Wonderful vacuum sealer. A friend of mine had been recommending that I should get one of these for quite some time. I had initially resisted, thinking it's "just another kitchen item" that won't get used, and will eventually just be put away and forgotten. Now that I got one, I find I was quite incorrect. Since I have gotten more into food dehydration, as well as other aspects of food saving, I have come to find that this is quite an invaluable tool - and I use it quite regularly.
It is easy to operate, well, for the most part (when trying to seal bags that are not usually used in it). Actually, it has done very nicely with bags that are not the usual recommendations. But it performs exactly as promised. This model also can use the zip-lock bags that use a vacuum pump. Everyone is so neat and tidy, and it's so nice, and easier for me to store foods now - and for longer periods, without having to worry about spoilage.
It is easy to operate, well, for the most part (when trying to seal bags that are not usually used in it). Actually, it has done very nicely with bags that are not the usual recommendations. But it performs exactly as promised. This model also can use the zip-lock bags that use a vacuum pump. Everyone is so neat and tidy, and it's so nice, and easier for me to store foods now - and for longer periods, without having to worry about spoilage.
Michael Lowe : UPDATE: Second one did not work. (Hmmm Only lasted 1 year 4 months with respect to the first one).
After rather minimal usage, the 4840 only lasted 4 months beyond factory warranty. Just ordered another but this time I bought the extended warranty. Suggest same to anyone who may read this. UPDATE: Bought new 4840 and guess what, will not vacuum seal. Another lose of meat, sent first one back to factory. This one I am returning, however, it cost less than the meat I lost.
CMED : ZERO stars, including replacement machine
Our first vacuum sealer was ok, although it overheated quickly and had to sit to vacuum the next bag. Then within weeks of use, the blade on the bag cutter broke off. So we requested a replacement directly from FoodSaver which took over 4 months. Once we received our replacement, it overheated every other sealing, and now, two months later, it doesn't completely seal a wet seal. We have to let it vacuum and partially seal, wait for it to cool, and then seal only to get a solid seal. Worst purchase ever. We have a small farm and use a vacuum sealer daily for meat cuts, cures, fermentation projects and freezing produce. This machine has made our work completely inefficient, and we will be buying a true commercial grade vacuum sealer soon... not FoodSaver brand.
anyloan1 : Don't waste your money
I buy a ton of things on Amazon and hate to write a negative review. I had this since 2017 and everytime I pull it out to use it, i remember why it's in a cabinet.
That's because I get frustrated everytime I use it. It has horrible suction and I've tried on all kinds of items.
Simple save your money, mine is going in the trash. It is a useless foodsaver.
That's because I get frustrated everytime I use it. It has horrible suction and I've tried on all kinds of items.
Simple save your money, mine is going in the trash. It is a useless foodsaver.
Darren W. Lewandowski : Keeps food fresh longer
Main reason for purchasing this was to use in sous vide cooking but now I really use this to seal all my foods to keep them fresh longer. And it really does make a difference. One important thing with using this machine is using the proper bag for the food you are sealing and using the proper setting. We found out that when sealing foods with juice in them to use a special bag with a wet seal on them or you will never get the bag to seal properly. All in all sealing your food does keep it fresher longer and this machine works great.
Thomas M. Swenson : Drip tray jammed. It wouldn't slide out until I disassembled the unit. Unhygienic.
Did some hamburgers with soy sauce, which got sucked into the unit. Couldn't get the drip tray to slide out for my life.
Hell, I've had it for 2 years with usage about every 2 months or so and didn't even know it had one. The thing was so secure that casual strong prying with fingers revealed no looseness or hint that something would be moveable.
Ended up disassembling the unit which entailed turning it over to examine it, soy sauce all over the place, take out what screws I could see and actually prying - real hard on plastic pieces - the tray with a couple of screwdrivers all while hoping the unit wasn't being permanently damaged. There are no exploded parts diagrams for the thing anywhere on the company "support" site.
At any rate, got the thing apart, finally slid out the drip try - which was hung up on the gasket designed to keep it sealed next to the little drip container - cleaned it, reassembled it and tested usage. There was nothing I had put into the unit to jam it, it was DESIGNED that way. The drip tray still requires a LOT of force to pull out for cleaning - like about a 20 pound pull! Piss poor design.
Little over an hour of my life wasted. Pissed off enough to sit down here and type this out. I just want an appliance to pull down off the shelf, do it's thing, and then go back on the shelf. Fail. now to go through the fun experience of doing another search for something that works. Gonna go manual for sure as the placement/operation of the switches for detecting bags in the unit is touchy at best. I just want something that works.
Hell, I've had it for 2 years with usage about every 2 months or so and didn't even know it had one. The thing was so secure that casual strong prying with fingers revealed no looseness or hint that something would be moveable.
Ended up disassembling the unit which entailed turning it over to examine it, soy sauce all over the place, take out what screws I could see and actually prying - real hard on plastic pieces - the tray with a couple of screwdrivers all while hoping the unit wasn't being permanently damaged. There are no exploded parts diagrams for the thing anywhere on the company "support" site.
At any rate, got the thing apart, finally slid out the drip try - which was hung up on the gasket designed to keep it sealed next to the little drip container - cleaned it, reassembled it and tested usage. There was nothing I had put into the unit to jam it, it was DESIGNED that way. The drip tray still requires a LOT of force to pull out for cleaning - like about a 20 pound pull! Piss poor design.
Little over an hour of my life wasted. Pissed off enough to sit down here and type this out. I just want an appliance to pull down off the shelf, do it's thing, and then go back on the shelf. Fail. now to go through the fun experience of doing another search for something that works. Gonna go manual for sure as the placement/operation of the switches for detecting bags in the unit is touchy at best. I just want something that works.
J. Peters : Won't seal right, 2nd one I have tried
Very disappointed. I returned the first one I received because it wouldn't seal. I am still having issues with it sealing completely. I hate wasting the rolls of bags and normally would adjust where I placed the seal on my old sealer. You can't do that with this one. The jar sealer, marinade attachment came apart when I was trying to use it for sealing jars. I got it back together, but it came apart again. I just left it off since I only use it to seal jars and not marinade. I plan to send this one back and just go with the reliable cheaper version that gives me more control and actually does what it is supposed to do... vacuum AND seal bags!
Lynn Stevens : Overheats and quit working
This is the second foodsaver we have purchased over the years. Unfortunately this one did not live up to the cheaper model we had before. Overheats after just a couple of seals. have to wait long periods between seals. Not even two years old and quit working altogether. Very frustrating. Would Not recommend at all.
PaulaB : Works as described, easy to use Food Saver
Food saver is very easy to use and works exactly as advertised. Still getting used to how big to make the bags in order to leave ample sealing space, but will come with experience. Suggest making them a bit bigger at first, then at least you don't waste the bag. Important to note that you can't really seal wet items, including fresh fruit, unless you partially freeze them first; otherwise the juice gets sucked out and interferes with the sealing process. Love the ziploc bags that can be used with the accessory tool. Overall great item and would recommend!
goeder : Horrible Accessory Hose
First time that I used the accessory hose and it won't retract back into the machine! Can't manually force it back in either. Didn't extend it too far, either. It just plain broke with the first use. Also, manual instructions on how to use this machine are vague at best. No tips, either. Had to refer to youtube videos to figure this thing out. But it's this accessory hose problem that a LOT of people experience that really has me mad. For this reason, I do not recommend this product.
Kindle Customer : So far so good. This is my third one
So far so good. This is my third one. The others (Foodsaver too) did a great job of sealing but the vacuum failed after a time. I had the others for about a year or so before they stopped vacuuming. The vacuum tried to work, but didn't vacuum all the air out and it kept going and going and going. So, hopefully this one will last longer.
Amazon Customer : FREEZE/SAVE/DONE!
We always wanted to buy a food saver but that need escalated with the coronavirus pandemic. After many hours of research, we chose this make/model primarily because of it's reviews online and the fact that it is highly automated. We could not be happier! Came packaged well with no dents or flaws, and my husband did not even pull out the instructions but used the quick guide located under the lid. We highly recommend this product-it will never go to waste as long as you have items to freeze. Not only did it increase the capacity in our freezer but the food will stay fresh longer-research indicates up to 3 years for many items. Just be mindful to let the unit cool periodically - instructions will provide time limits which I had to reiterate to my husband who was going wild freezing everything! This is a no brainer to buy!
Amazon Customer : Exceeds expectations
I bought this after watching a product demo on the MIGardener YouTube channel. It has exceeded expectations. Within the first weekend I rebadged and sealed 40 bags of frozen veg that I had Put into ziplocks and sucked the air out with straws. This machine is way better. I especially love the ziplock bag option for things like Jalapeños since I only need one or two per recipe - I can open these bags, take what I need, reseal and re-suction. The directions are very clearly written so the machine is a breeze to use. I even bought chicken, grilled it, weighed out 3oz packages to freeze so I can pull out my packs of veg and meat to through in my small crockpot at work for a hot soup in winter. This is my new favorite kitchen tool.
anr : Sealer for the Inexperienced
After realizing how much food I was wasting and listening to people suggest I buy a food saver sealer, I read review after review so that I could purchase an "infallible" brand. I wanted something simple to learn to use and convenient. Based upon reviews and my needs, I had initially purchased a different, less expensive brand. It never sealed and I wasted bag after bag attempting to learn how to use it, to no avail. My husband then told me to return it and purchase the well-known brand in the industry--Food Saver. He picked this model which seemed overwhelming to me from the description; it had so many "bells and whistles" and I was remembering my experience with the returned product. When I received this V4840 sealer, I let it sit in the box for several days, waiting to find the right time to read all of the instructions and focus upon learning how to use this machine. After using it one time, I was furious that I had hesitated because the machine worked great. I wasted no bags, and it even released the bag when the seal was complete. I now keep it on the counter and use it each time I buy in meats and vegetables in bulk or have too many leftovers. I like mine so much that I plan to purchase one for each of my children, as well.
L. Megert : The best
I have owned an automatic FoodSaver for over ten years. It failed so I needed a replacement. This does the trick. Simple to use and still automatic. Uses the same bags and FoodSaver containers. Excellent machine that I expect and I should get many years of use. I use this machine just about every day. It does save food!
E. Su : Upgraded from an earlier vacuum sealer. Very satisfied.
I have had a clamshell version of the foodsaver vacuum sealer for many years and was very happy with it. Below is a picture of the older came show model with a separate vacuum bag roll storage and cutter. This model has built in vacuum bag roll storage and cutter.
One problem with the older unit was that it would not allow you to heat seal the bags closed until it achieved a very thorough removal of all of the air. Therefore I could not use it on soft or delicate food items. I tried to bag some bagels and negative pressure resulted in squished bagel pucks. This model allows you to choose when you want it to heat seal the bags. Today when I bagged some bagels. I allowed the vacuum to remove enough air so that the plastic shrank very close to the surface of the bagels without compressing them.I included a picture of said bagels.
I found that with the older vacuum sealer any liquids would also be drawn up by the vacuum. Often this would cause failure of the seal and a mess. Again the newer model allows me to seal the bags to achieve a tight shrink wrap but without making a mess. I recycled some plastic take-out Chinese containers, filled them with some delicious bean and bacon soup that my wife made today. As you can see in the picture the plastic shrinks down close to the surface of the soup but it doesn't make a mess. I bagged several helpings of soup and with the concavity achieved by the plastic containers they stack perfectly in my freezer. I am very happy that I saved so many of these plastic takeout containers. I plan to use many of them in the future for other meals.
Another plus with the new vacuum system is that it automatically seals the bag for you when you insert into the slot. With the older model you had to position the bag over the vacuum gasket. Often times the Bag would kink and roll over and not allow a good vacuum seal and i would have to reposition the bag to make it work. However convenience does have a bit of a price. The newer vacuum system requires a little bit more bag to be used each time.
I have always used vacuum bags from foodsaver. However I recently ordered two rolls of bags from Amazon. It is much, much cheaper. I hope they fit within the holder on the vacuum unit.these rolls are bigger then what is available from foodsaver but are much less expensive.
One problem with the older unit was that it would not allow you to heat seal the bags closed until it achieved a very thorough removal of all of the air. Therefore I could not use it on soft or delicate food items. I tried to bag some bagels and negative pressure resulted in squished bagel pucks. This model allows you to choose when you want it to heat seal the bags. Today when I bagged some bagels. I allowed the vacuum to remove enough air so that the plastic shrank very close to the surface of the bagels without compressing them.I included a picture of said bagels.
I found that with the older vacuum sealer any liquids would also be drawn up by the vacuum. Often this would cause failure of the seal and a mess. Again the newer model allows me to seal the bags to achieve a tight shrink wrap but without making a mess. I recycled some plastic take-out Chinese containers, filled them with some delicious bean and bacon soup that my wife made today. As you can see in the picture the plastic shrinks down close to the surface of the soup but it doesn't make a mess. I bagged several helpings of soup and with the concavity achieved by the plastic containers they stack perfectly in my freezer. I am very happy that I saved so many of these plastic takeout containers. I plan to use many of them in the future for other meals.
Another plus with the new vacuum system is that it automatically seals the bag for you when you insert into the slot. With the older model you had to position the bag over the vacuum gasket. Often times the Bag would kink and roll over and not allow a good vacuum seal and i would have to reposition the bag to make it work. However convenience does have a bit of a price. The newer vacuum system requires a little bit more bag to be used each time.
I have always used vacuum bags from foodsaver. However I recently ordered two rolls of bags from Amazon. It is much, much cheaper. I hope they fit within the holder on the vacuum unit.these rolls are bigger then what is available from foodsaver but are much less expensive.
Sherry in AZ : Much Used Item
We got this at the beginning of the virus issue. Now using it 2-3 times a week. Stocking up with sale items. Ordered a dehydrator so we can store things without having to freeze as we have our freezer full. Really works well. Too early to tell what length of time we can store and use for but it's really been a help so far. The packaging rolls and bags are pricey but good quality.
BBQ Queen : Terrible and evidently you can't return it
Terrible and evidently you can't return it. It sucks all the air out then before sealing it completely it lets half the air back in. Worthless.
Monica L. Brown : Waste of money
Purchased in October 2017, yesterday it just stopped working. Lights come on, but unit will not seal. It has been kept clean and used properly.
A.Singer : So disappointed - doesn't seal, doesn't remove all of the air
I had an older Foodsaver years ago and it did a pretty good job so we upgraded to the V4840 in 2015. It was great for a short time then I started having problems where some bags wouldn't seal all the way. Kept the channel inside clean and followed directions but over time the problem got worse and we just stopped using it. Now I really need to use it and maybe two bags sealed great then the same problem. For as little as we have used this machine there is no way we should have to start replacing parts (e.g., the element that heats for the seal) but we are invested $168 on this thing so I'm going to try that. I probably should have sent it back to Amazon long ago but I guess I thought that I was doing something wrong and I'd figure it out. I'm not - this machine is just terrible - overpriced terrble.
Christine Crawford : CAN NOT BE TRUSTED
SOOOOOO DISAPPOINTED!!! Our family harvests from our land, have used food saver for 15+ years and never had a problem. It was a no brainer to spend $200 on a this unit. We just finished processing our first deer of the season and I know we wont be able to store these bags long term because of improper seals. Had to pull out our old sealer, which is on death's door, just to finish up the batch properly. Seriously....BAD INVESTMENT!!! Now I'm eating crow because husband wanted to buy an off brand at our local sports store, but NoOoOOo...I insisted on Food Saver. This model can NOT be trusted. DO NOT BUY if you are looking for long term storage....an absolute waste of our time and money!! Will be taking our business elsewhere.
elwood : Must have kitchen tool
Easy to use once you get the hang of it. Works great for storing leftovers and half portions of larger food packages.
Jacob Cray : Poorly made.
I have had this for two years. It does not work anymore. Started out you could only do 2-3 bag before it would over heat. Then it stopped al together. I had a cheaper model before this and had same problem.
Talked to customer service. Very slow to respond, Not helpful. I will not buy foodsaver brand again.
Talked to customer service. Very slow to respond, Not helpful. I will not buy foodsaver brand again.
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