FoodSaver FM5200 2-in-1 Automatic Vacuum Sealer Machine with Express Vacuum Seal Bag Maker, Safety Certified, Silver, 9.3 x 17.6 x 9.6 inches review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
| Brand | FOODSAVER |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 17.6 x 9.3 x 9.6 inches |
| Item Weight | 9 Pounds |
product features
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- Save more, waste less: 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
- Express bag maker: The express bag maker reduces bag making steps by 50% compared to foodsaver V4000 models, thanks to a unique second heat-sealing bar to automatically prep the next bag
- More convenient to use: Easy view vacuum window lets you easily control where you seal while the open roll storage design lets you see when you need to replace the roll. Plus, led light indicators easily guide you through the vacuum sealing process. Just press the vacuum and seal bar to remove the air that causes freezer burn and spoilage
- Very consistent sealing: Equipped with dual heat sealing strips, it's to reach an optimal vacuum level and airtight seal. The fm5200 is durable, high quality, and backed by a 5-year limited
- 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 8 x 20 inches heat seal rolls and (3) 11 x 16 inches heat seal rolls
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From the manufacturer
FoodSaver FM5200 Series 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealing System
Lock In Freshness
The FoodSaver FM5200 Series 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.
Additional features include an Express Bag Maker that makes it easier to measure and seal rolls, Vacuum View Window that lets you see where you seal, and a built-in handheld sealer that 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
- Express Bag Maker reduces bag making steps by 50%, compared to previous models
- Unique second heat-sealing bar automatically preps the next bag
- Easy View Vacuum Window lets you easily control where you seal
- Open Roll Storage design lets you see when you need to replace the roll
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Express Bag MakerReduce bag making steps by 50%* with an easier way to measure and automatically seal. *When compared to previous FoodSaver vacuum sealing systems. | Lower Seal & Cut BarAutomatically seals one end of the bag so you can have a pre-sealed bag handy, making batch sealing and bulk storage easier than ever. | Vacuum View WindowLets you see where you seal for optimal control and reduces over 30% of roll waste compared to previous FoodSaver Food Preservation Systems. |
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. |
| Meets UL or ETL Safety Standards | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Designed to Prevent Burns | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Patented Removable Drip Tray | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cool Down Required Between Seals | 20 seconds | 20 seconds | 20 seconds | 20 seconds |
| Mode | Dry/Moist & Quick Marinate | Dry/Moist & Quick Marinate | Dry/Moist & Quick Marinate | Dry/Moist & Quick Marinate |
| Built-in Roll Storage and Cutter Bar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in Handheld Sealer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Easy Bag Making Features | - | Automatic Bag Detection | Automatic Bag Detection | Automatic Bag Detection Automatic Dispense and Cut |
| Countertop Footprint | 9.3 x 17.6 x 9.6 in | 11 x 20 x 12 in | 11 x 20 x 12 in | 19 x 6.25 x 8 in |
| Pack Ins | (1) 11" X 10' vacuum seal roll (3) 1-quart precut vacuum seal bags (2) 1-gallon precut vacuum seal bags (3) 1-quart vacuum zipper bags (2) 1-gallon vacuum zipper bags | (1) 11" X 10' vacuum seal roll (3) 1-quart vacuum seal bags (2) 1-gallon vacuum seal bags (3) 1-quart vacuum zipper bags (2) 1-gallon vacuum zipper bags | (1) 11" X 10' vacuum seal roll (3) 1-quart vacuum seal bags (2) 1-gallon vacuum seal bags (3) 1-quart vacuum zipper bags (2) 1-gallon vacuum zipper bags | (1) 11" X 10' vacuum seal roll (1) 8" X 10' vacuum seal roll (3) 1-quart vacuum seal bags (2) 1-gallon vacuum seal bags (3) 1-quart vacuum zipper bags (2) 1-gallon vacuum zipper bags (1) marinator |
product description
The FoodSaver FM5200 automatic vacuum sealer system makes it easier than ever to keep food fresh up to 5x longer compared to ordinary storage methods. It reduces bag-making steps by 50%, taking the time and guesswork out of bag making and sealing, along With reducing over 30% of roll waste when compared to previous FoodSaver food preservation systems. Plus, the system provides 2-in-1 versatility for freezer, fridge, and pantry storage. Handheld sealer seals FoodSaver zipper bags, canisters, and containers, and marinates food in minutes.
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Questions about FoodSaver FM5200 2-in-1 Automatic Vacuum Sealer Machine with Express Vacuum Seal Bag Maker, Safety Certified, Silver, 9.3 x 17.6 x 9.6 inches
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does it matter which side of the bag is facing up (rough or smooth), when you seal the bag?
Answer: We recommend putting the bag with the smooth side facing down to the sealing bar.
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does it work with ball jar attachment?
Answer: Yes, the FM5000 series is compatible with jar sealers and any other FoodSaver accessory and container. Happy shopping!
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Is the 5200 the same as the 5480 or the 5380?
Answer: Pretty much. The difference between the 5200 and the 5380 is in the number and types of bags that come with the machine. The 5480 has a "pulse" feature, which just slows down the rate at which the vacuum extracts the air out of the bag, useful if you don't want overly crush delicate things I guess. Personally, I've never found it that difficult to hit the "seal" button to stop vacuuming at the right time with normal pump operation.
Answer: Yes, they're are essentially the same FoodSaver systems, except for the Pulse/Vac feature for delicate foods that is only available with the FM5480 and FM5460. Thank you
Answer: No. Different line.
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Does this machine have the accessory option
Answer: Yes, It comes with the accessory option to seal jars or zip bags from food saver.
Answer: Yes it has the handheld attachment to use for the food saver containers etc
Answer: Yes it does, It has the pump attachment to use on the bags that are made for that.
Answer: Do it come with jar sealer?
Answer: Yes built in
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could this be used for fresh herbs? How does it work for fresh vegetables?
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Answer: Yes, it has both a moist and soft ( like bread) settings. I love it!
Answer: I don't have an answer, sorry
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Is there an attchment to seal canning jars?
Answer: The FoodSaver Jar Sealer is designed for Ball and Kerr brand wide-mouth and regular mason jars. Wide-mouth Jar Sealers can only be used with wide-mouth jars. Regular Jar Sealers are only for regular mason jars. This is also not a substitute for canning.
Answer: no there is no attachment for canning jars
Answer: Does it take two people to operate it
Answer: There is one, but must be purchased separately.
Answer: I didn't get one with mine.
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Is this the newest model Foodsaver?
Answer: Yes, the FM5000 series is our newest FoodSaver system, and it's packed with new features never used in a FoodSaver before like the Express Bag Maker that reduces vacuum sealing steps by 50%, because it pre-seals the bottom end of your next bag each time. Also, the Vacuum View Window allows you to see where you seal, giving you better control during vacuum sealing allowing you to reduce the roll waste up to 30%. Happy shopping!
Answer: It appear to be the newest design. I believe there is more than one model within the 5000 series, according to what I have seen when browsing the sites that sell the Food Savers.
Answer: No its the FM5200
Answer: Not sure but I think so.
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What is the difference between the 5300( sam’s Club ) and 5480 ( Amazon )
Answer: The only difference is that the 5480 has a pulse feature and the 5300 does not. The pulse feature allows you to control the vacuum for delicate items like muffins, cookies, etc.
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can it do dry and powdered things?
Answer: I put fine powders in a brown paper (lunch) bag first/ cut down with just enough top to fold over twice. Add one piece of tape to hold closed. Then add to plastic bag and vacuum seal as normal. Works great for powders. You can also do the same thing with Mylar Bags for long term storage of dry goods.
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Answer: Yep. For powdered items, I'd try the moist setting...
Answer: Yes
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is it 50/60 hz?
Answer: This is 60HZ. 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.
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I live overseas. Any chance this comes in 110V/220V? In other words, is it only 110V?
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. We appreciate your interest in our products!
Answer: Mine came only 110v. But I'm sure you could buy an adapter.
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Can you use foodsaver pint & quart bags with this sealer?
Answer: Definitely! These FM5200 is compatible with any FoodSaver bag, excluding the 15" rolls. Additionally, you can vacuum seal any FoodSaver container, canister and vacuum zipper bags, as well as mason jars (using jar sealers) and wine bottles (using bottle stoppers).
Answer: Yes - pint, quart or gallon size works.
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Does food need to be frozen before sealing?
Answer: For best results sealing foods with moisture such as fresh meats and seafood, we would recommend you pre-freeze them. Doing this will avoid any liquids/juices being sucked into the vacuum channel. On the other hand, you may fresh meats or seafood using our FoodSaver Liquid Block bags which have a moisture pad built in. To learn more about these bags follow the link below:
Answer: Only if it is too moist. Sometimes the moisture will get under the heat seal and produce a bad seal. Freezing some items like chicken or ground beef can help with that. You don't have to freeze it thru and thru, just on the outside. You also can hit the seal button before the juice travels up the the bag
Answer: No...you can seal frozen,liquid,dry items just about ANYTHING you want.It's great!
Answer: No, freeze after sealing. Without air in package will result in avoiding freezer burn
Answer: No you do not need to freeze first. But you can if you want. Works well either way.
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Answer: No
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What comes in the starter kit?
Answer: Various sizes of bags. Approximately 9
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Has anyone had problems with this vacumming all the air out? It is hard to use by yourself. I find it very cumbersome. Not happy
Answer: Same problem. I returned mine
Answer: I used by myself without any issues. Maybe something is wrong with the unit.
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Does this have multiple suction settings?
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Answer: Besides the regular vacuum-seal cycle for heat-seal bags, this FoodSaver FM5200 has the accessory button, which allows it to vacuum air through the retractable hose. In addition, it has the marinate feature to work along with the FoodSaver Quick Marinator container.
Answer: Hi, if you refer to different levels of suction , in term of power, it doesn't.
Answer: No , but the suction that it does have is all that you will need , I promise.
Answer: No. It has a wet or dry option.
Answer: No it doesn't
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Are any accessory bags, rolls, etc included? I see Walmart has this unit for same price w/ 11x10 roll plus 10 bags.
Answer: Includes (1) 11" x 10' vacuum seal roll, (3) 1-quart vacuum seal bags, (2) 1-gallon vacuum seal bags, (3) 1-quart vacuum zipper bags, and (2) 1-gallon vacuum zipper bags.
Answer: Yes.The FoodSaver Model FM5200 came with the 11 x 10 roll and 10 assorted bags.
Answer: Yes, I think the "Starter Kit" refers to the bags included. As I remember it was an assortment of bags plus a full roll.
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Does this product have a manufacturing warranty?
Answer: Yes, this FoodSaver FM5200 has a 5-years limited warranty.
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What is the diameter of the roll storage area? I'm wondering if a 3 inch roll will fit.
Answer: The roll storage is big enough to fit our FoodSaver 8" and 11" rolls.
Answer: A 3 inch diameter roll fits nicely.
Answer: It will handle a 4 inch without and problem. I get the multi size bag stock from WalMart. They have in stock anytime . Anymore more questions feel to contact me.
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tienen en 220 v ?
Answer: No. 110V
Answer: I don't speak this language
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This unit shows her sealing muffins ,can this seal rolls and breads without crushing them ?
Answer: I doubt it. It pulls a strong vacuum. You can stop the vac before it crushes but it won't get all the air out.
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Does this work with the foodsaver quick 2.25 quart marinator?
Answer: Yes, you can use the FM5200 with the Quick Marinator and any other FoodSaver container/canister.
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What is the differance between the 5400 and rhe 4400
Answer: It is just a newer model
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What's the limit to the size roll this model will take; ie, 15" wide and 50 foot 3.5 mil roll? Thanks!
Answer: The widest I've used is 11 inch. I have used about a 25' roll. I think a 50' roll might not fit?
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Can retractable be used on old err model containers?
Answer: Yes, the FoodSaver FM5200 Vacuum Sealing System can definitely be used with older models of the containers. We hope this helps and always stay safe!
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Can you vacuum seal avacados so they don't ripen so fast? What about raisins...do they squash together too much if sealed to prevent drying out?
Answer: You can vacuum seal anything but i don't know if ut will slow the ripening or if it will squash together, my wife seals vegetables, i seal meats with it.
Answer: I have not vacuum sealed any of these so cannot tell you.
Answer: Yes, and I would recommend the zipper seal bags for that kind of thing. That will allow you to use it and reseal it easily.
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Does this work on tossed salads? If so what is the best container / bag / jar to use for about 4 cups?
Answer: Absolutely! We would recommend you use our Fresh Containers, as they are refrigerator, freezer, microwave and dishwasher safe. Happy shopping!
Answer: Haven't used it yet for salad, but did use it for beets and carrots( in separate bags) and it worked great.
Answer: I would recommend one of the bowl containers. Hold off on adding dressing or liquids until your ready to eat.
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Has anyone had problems with this vacumming all the air out?
Answer: yes... this model is very inconsistent ... and how about the "push bar"...? Horrible!!! if I hadn't paid $100 for the thing it would have been thrown in the garbage.
Answer: I’m about to take a sledge hammer to this f’ing thing. Takes 10 minutes + to find the right insertion of bag for it to work. Not exaggerating. Hate this thing!!! So wanted it to work!
Answer: If I struggle to get something to seal correctly I find that it's something I'm doing wrong. Maybe there's a little fold in the bag or not enough bag up in the sealing area. I love my Foodsaver. I use it all the time.
Answer: yes, i have. and i had the thing replaced. don't buy it. it's a terrible product. i would never recommend this to anyone.
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Difference between 4440 vs Fm5200?
Answer: Aside from the size difference the 5200 has an automatic bag sealer. The 4440 doesn't so you have to take the bag out and seal it separately.
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How far does bag go into sealer
Answer: Great question! The bag needs to go to the middle of the drip tray when vacuum sealing.
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110 w or 250 w?
Answer: The U.S. and Canada operate on 110/120v current.
Answer: This is 110
Answer: Not sure what you are asking, but it is 110 volts. It plugs into a standard American outlet.
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Do you put the top of the bag over the drip tray or put it down into the drip tray?
Answer: Hello, this is Zuzanna from FoodSaver!
Answer: I put it over the drip tray and it catches any liquid.
Answer: this machine was so hard for me to figure out. i got frustrated & sent it back & got the 4400' Good luck. My last one worked for 7 years
Answer: Either it’s kind of weird from the other model I had but it works
Answer: Used it twice. This model is very disappointing. Intolerable rattling. Boxed it back up.
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What to do if it stops sealing?
Answer: 1. Check your manual for instructions for how to clean the seal. It is very simple to clean.
Answer: Wipe it where it seals, empty the wet tray. Unplug & plug back in.
Answer: I sent mine back & got a 4400. to me it's much easier to use. Good luck
Answer: Mine did it all the time and it got me so frustrated I threw it in the trash.
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Will this worl with 15" bags?
Answer: No it won’t I would say the widest bag would be 13 and maybe a 14. But you can always make the bag 15 long to accommodate the size
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how do you use the balll jar sealer?
Answer: i HAVE NOT USED IT BUT i AM DISAPPOINTED IN THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT. SO MUCH SO THAT I HAVE WRITTEN FOOD SAVER
Answer: I have No idea haven't used it yet Containers are a little expensive
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what's the maximum size bag allowed? specifically the maximum width
Answer: As long as you buy food saver bags you don’t need to worry about that, there are the small 8 inch bags and the larger 11inch bags.
Answer: It is the 11 inch or so. My machine was good when I got it but very soon after I started using it it started vibrating so bad that it moves around on the counter when I try to vacuum seal a bag. I would recommend a different machine.
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Will this seal mylar bags?
Answer: I bought this as a gift for someone, so I don't know the answer.
Answer: Yeah
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I used the foodSaver for salsa, so why does the drip tray light stay on after emptying and washing the trays?
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Answer: It may be that the drip tray isn't fully seated back into position and that is causing the error. Try turning off the system and inserting the tray until it fully clicks into place and then turn back on. If that doesn't do it, I would call the manufacturer. It could be that some liquid went where it should not have and they would be the best at advising you on how to move forward. Hope that helps.
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How can I make it seal. Made one seal, won't cut either.
Answer: To cut you slide the tab on the bottom from side to side. To seal you hold the bag under the top sealer and while holding it press both hands forward on the silver bar. It will start and stop on its own. It takes a couple trys to get used to it. But after you get the hang of it it works great.
Answer: Make sure the bag is fully in vacuum before hitting button
Answer: Did you read the instructions? It tells you waxcatly how to do all of this
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Would these meet the specifications for a commercial unit?
Answer: absolutely not
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Can it support 220v?
Answer: The U.S. and Canada operate on 110/120v current. Most foreign countries operate on 220/240v current. This discrepancy will alter the functionality of the products. Additionally, we do not recommend the use of voltage converters or transformers for the same reason.
Answer: They are made for 110V I believe, but here is the phone number for Customer Service, who can answer your question assuredly: 1-877-777-8042.
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How to order mason jar sealer for my Food Saver
Answer: Actually, I would like one of those myself.
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I'm considering buying either the 5000 model or the big game GM 710 model. Which one should I go for? Both have same power pump?
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Are the bags free from bpa? the description doesn’t state whether they are or not.
Answer: All Food Saver bags are BPA-free.
Answer: FoodSaver branded bags are.
Answer: Good question. I looked at mine and it doesn't say. Will have to go online and find out
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Does the 5200 come with a warranty?
Answer: yes
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How large of a roll does this hold?
Answer: It will hold the large roll. I don’t know him many feet exactly.
Answer: I use 11 inch wide rolls. They can be as long as you want.
Answer: It holds the 12” rolls without any issue. I haven’t tied any larger.
Answer: I haven’t purchased any other bags. But the ones that come with it go up to gallon size.
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How do i seal the old style containers with the new hose, do i need a attachment?
Answer: Hello, this is Sandra from FoodSaver Care. Thank you for your interest in FoodSaver products! The hose should be compatible with containers, however, we encourage you to contact our customer service to receive more information on compatibility. Our toll free number is 1-877-777-8042. For your convenience we are available 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday - Friday, and 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday, EST. Have a great day.
Answer: Hello,
Answer: This comes with the attachment; it's a great machine!!
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If you cook chicken and seal it how long does it keep?
Answer: If you freeze it, at least a year. If you just put it in the fridge, the vacuum will extend it a couple of days at best. These is a warning about storage in the manual which is available online.
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I buy mozzarella and cheddar cheese in bulk.....3 or 5# bags. Do I have to freeze it before I re-bag it w/the vacuum sealer?
Answer: No, as long as it’s dry
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After vacuuming the bag is still full or air and not sealing all the way every other try. Is there a trick to getting all of the air out?
Answer: Hello Rejane, this is Salumu from FoodSaver Care. Thank you for contacting us regarding our Foodsaer FM5200. Please make sure the bag is well inserted into the drip tray. If this doesn't help, Please give us a call at 1-877-777-8042 to speak with one of our customer care specialists. We're here for you 9 AM - 6 PM, EST, Monday through Friday.
Answer: First lay it on the counter with whatever food you have in it and flatten it out to make sure that there are no wrinkles in the bag and then when you put the und in the food saver pull the edges apart tight so that its straight and even then let the sealing process begin. it sound like you may be not leaving two or three inches at the top above whatever food you have in it or you are trying to seal a bag that is already full of creases.
Answer: It took me a while to figure it out. Now I love & use it. When sealing you bag, I push as much air out as I can. This help the machine so it does have so much air to remove. Keep trying you will love this machine. I hope this helps you. I just brought 4 machines for our daughters. That is what I think & love of this product.
Answer: Make sure that it is well sealed on the top. Place the bag on a very flat surface. Keeping it flat, place the vacuum over the area on the bag and press down. The bag should seal.
Answer: If your sealing a moist piece of meat or anything moist, switch the dial to moist.
Answer: I DO NOT HAVE THAT PROBLEM. MAKE SURE IT IS IN THE PROPER PLACE TO SUCK ALL THE AIR OUT
Answer: I have not experienced this issue.
Product reviews of FoodSaver FM5200 2-in-1 Automatic Vacuum Sealer Machine with Express Vacuum Seal Bag Maker, Safety Certified, Silver, 9.3 x 17.6 x 9.6 inches
JB : Exactly what I wanted!!
I love this machine!! I purchased 2 other cheaper models & didn't have features I wanted. This one is the cats meow. I have been vacuuming & sealing everything & very easy to do. I purchased the containers for our salad & breads & excited to have our salad last up to 2 weeks instead of the longest we have kept it was 4 days & thrown away leftovers. The bags; we froze our vegetables & when needed we just put it in a pan of boiling water & in less than 15 minutes we had the tastiest, freshen veggies with our meal. Leftovers vacuum and sealed for next meal....love it!! Our frozen pizza was great, not that freezer rubbery peiceses you get.
I just ordered 3 more for our kids.
I just ordered 3 more for our kids.
Brian Miller : 5 machines in 2 yrs...DO NOT LAST!!
This is my 5th unit in 2 yrs. If it was not for the insurance that I purchased, I would never have owned a second one. It is very unfortunate but these are just mass-produced cheap Chinese made machines with a fancy looking exterior. The first 3 units I had a much louder motor that lasted about 6 months before no longer suctioning. I presume after receiving a tremendous amount of returns due to motor failure, they finally started using a lower torque motor. Nevertheless, the new motors, while quieter, still do not hold up to daily use for any more that just a few months.
S King : Easy to use ...after a few youtube videos anyway
This is my first auto vacuum sealer thing. When I opened the box - I was a bit overwhelmed. But, after a few youtube videos and a bit of bag waste, this thing ROCKS! It's great for saving money etc but, also for Sous Vide! Also for weed! So many uses! It's a bit noisy but, totally acceptable to me. The lil sucking attachment thing works great too.
Doc S : Great if you buy at Costco or Sam’s in bulk
This does a great job of suctioning and sealing on meat. It’s just a little bit awkward to press the button when you are holding the bag in, but once you do it a few times and get used to it then it works great. With the price of meat and chicken now, it works much better to buy a large, cheaper amount and freeze it in these bags. I would highly recommend.
Wildwood : Great food saver
Received the sealer yesterday and tried it out this morning. Limited usage so far but I love it at this point. Extremely easy to set up and start using. Very simple operation and ergonomically well designed. Takes up very small area of the counter utilizing a more vertical stance than previous or other brand machines. Controls are well labeled and easy to understand. Vacuum and sealing process is very quick works great.
Tina : Red flag!!!
The one I threw away work a hundred times better than this one. It has absolutely no suction! With dehydrated cilantro it took out maybe one tenth of the air out of the bag before it's sealed every single time. I thought maybe I might get one bag out of 15 oh, no! It sucks! On the contrary oh, excuse me, it doesn't suck! Do not buy! At least from this vendor! Red flag! Red flag!! Red flag!!!
MaryAnn : Better Than My Original
This FoodSaver is great! I ordered a less expensive model but it didn’t have the convenience features this one has. The company added a new feature which I love… the next bag seals while I am sealung the currebt bag.
My last FoodSaver wored well fir about 8 years before I noticed it wasn’t vacuuming as well. I am very happy with this replacement.
My last FoodSaver wored well fir about 8 years before I noticed it wasn’t vacuuming as well. I am very happy with this replacement.
Jennifer K. Lambert : AFter 2 Uses.....Not Sealing Completely?
I purchased this food seal back in March/April. I was pretty amazed at how easy it was to use, and how well it sealed the different food items that I was freezing. I froze a total of 44 freezer meals with this machine with no problems.
I froze the following meals in small dishes before I placed them in the sealing plastic: mac n cheese, ham & beans, enchilada, noodle bake & chicken cacciatori.
I froze the following meals directly in the sealing plastic bags: chili, spaghetti, stew, corn muffins.
This machine worked great on all of these meals.
I did all of this meal prep over 2 weekends, without any problems.
Today, I sealed 4 pork shoulders, without any apparent problems, directly in the sealing plastic.
I also sealed 15 marinated chicken breasts directly in the sealing plastic. And this is where the problems began for me.
While the machine did attempt to vacuum seal the meat, it stopped short of a complete seal.
All 15 chicken breasts, have air pockets in them. This seal is not much better that what I can get from a traditional Ziploc Freezer bag.
If this is going to be the case for future use with marinated meats, I will be wanting a refund.
I froze the following meals in small dishes before I placed them in the sealing plastic: mac n cheese, ham & beans, enchilada, noodle bake & chicken cacciatori.
I froze the following meals directly in the sealing plastic bags: chili, spaghetti, stew, corn muffins.
This machine worked great on all of these meals.
I did all of this meal prep over 2 weekends, without any problems.
Today, I sealed 4 pork shoulders, without any apparent problems, directly in the sealing plastic.
I also sealed 15 marinated chicken breasts directly in the sealing plastic. And this is where the problems began for me.
While the machine did attempt to vacuum seal the meat, it stopped short of a complete seal.
All 15 chicken breasts, have air pockets in them. This seal is not much better that what I can get from a traditional Ziploc Freezer bag.
If this is going to be the case for future use with marinated meats, I will be wanting a refund.
hdjaz : Has its quirks, but works very well
I bought this item on a recommendation from a friend who has the same model. It does have its quirks in use. It will make a bag for you from a roll, but you have to remember to seal the end of the bag first before you pull it out and cut it to length. Until you are used to it, it is easy to forget to do this. The other thing you have to get used to is holding the end of the filled bag in place while pressing the bar that starts the vacuum sealing process. This seems awkward at the beginning, but again, you get used to it after a while. One thing worth noting is that you should make sure you have an adequate length of bag between the sealing slot and the contents and that there are no folds anywhere along the length of the sealing slot. If the contents are too close to the slot or there is a fold, the machine may fail to suck all the air out properly, and will not initiate the sealing process. You can tell this is happening when the machine's suction process takes too long and the higher pitched tone of it sucking the last remnants of air out is not reached.
Once you get the hang of it, it seems to do a good job, the ability easily to make bags of any size is welcome.
There is also an accessory device for vacuum sealing zip seal bags, a few of which are supplied with the machine, as well as vacuum jars (not supplied) and marinade containers. I have tried the first, but not the last two, and it seems to work well.
The machine is noisy when in use, but that isn't an issue for me, and I am generally very happy with it.
Once you get the hang of it, it seems to do a good job, the ability easily to make bags of any size is welcome.
There is also an accessory device for vacuum sealing zip seal bags, a few of which are supplied with the machine, as well as vacuum jars (not supplied) and marinade containers. I have tried the first, but not the last two, and it seems to work well.
The machine is noisy when in use, but that isn't an issue for me, and I am generally very happy with it.
LINDA NIELSEN : Somewhat awkward having to use two hands to seal bags after filling them.
I like that you can first seal the bag then measure the size you want, I dislike that you need to use two hands to seal the bag after filling, especially soups and sauces. I solved this problem by having a drawer open under the counter so I can rest the bag on it. We will see what happens when I use quart bags (I used gallon barrier bags for one quart of sauce). Overall once I adjusted it is ok. I have a big garden so I have been using this to freeze all of my vegetables and pasta sauces and it has worked well so far.
K. Allen : FoodSaver Saver!
Thank God for my FoodSaver! We can store meats, cooked fresh vegetables and other perishables for years to come. The food saver is worth every penny. No more freezer burned foods. It's also a good way to spend time in the kitchen with your honey while you're using the machine to save money. ????
Tim G. : 400+ seals, still great
My first sealer. I decided to seal my own game meat. Works really well. it's loud (not good for night sealing with sleeping kids) but seals well, easy to clean, has dry and most sealing option, which you need more than you know. Seems to seal longer on moist seals... the slightest liquid can keep Dry sealing from really getting a good seal. Moist option seals longer, making sure it welds the bag together. Haven't tried accessory marinade sealer yet but nice option to have.
Dr. B. Truett-Serrett : Like this style.
Love this Foodsaver product. Great improvement over the old style I just wore out. I use this almost everyday. I thought it was going To take up so much more room on my counter, but it is only slightly deeper than my old model. The increase in width is very much worth it because you have your rolls right there in the machine.
New Note: I bought this in Sept 2019, and as of July 5, 2021 the bag & jar sealer quit working. This model has a very small, thin airline so that may be the problem. I had to buy the handheld model to seal my bags, and jars now. Plus my marinate attachment is useless not. If I buy another, I have worn out two already, I will get one of the models with a larger tube for sealing bags & jars.
New Note: I bought this in Sept 2019, and as of July 5, 2021 the bag & jar sealer quit working. This model has a very small, thin airline so that may be the problem. I had to buy the handheld model to seal my bags, and jars now. Plus my marinate attachment is useless not. If I buy another, I have worn out two already, I will get one of the models with a larger tube for sealing bags & jars.
sjm10599 : This FoodSaver was a gift for my son, and ...
This FoodSaver was a gift for my son, and worked for a total 5 weeks. No longer works. Obviously defective product.
zap2uman : Yep
Should have purchased this ten years ago❤️
Hambone99 : I finally replaced my old broken foodsaver
I had it for 20 years. This one is a huge improvement over the old one and I loved the old one. I appreciate how easy it works without juggling what I want to vacuum seal. The attached accessory hose makes it easy to vacuum seal the special bags and the bags are an upgrade as well. I have used it 2 or 3 times a day since it arrived. My favorite thing to do with the vacuum sealer is marinate meat. No more overnight marinating! Hambone uses it too and loves it. If you garden or buy in bulk you need one of these!
ALH : Awesome product, lives on my counter
I was excited to get this, and it did not disappoint. I thought it would be an occasional use item, but I’ve been using it almost daily and it lives on the counter. And my kitchen is tiny and real estate is valuable, so anything that stays there needs to earn its keep. I’ve used it for freezing bulk meats, keeping blocks of cheese fresh, and pre-making guacamole that keeps for days. I keep thinking of new things I can use it for.
There’s a small bit of a learning curve, but I learned quickly. The make your own bag feature is great and I’m glad I went with that option. I’ve never owned a Foodsaver before so I can’t compare the ease to other models, but I have no problem.
There’s a small bit of a learning curve, but I learned quickly. The make your own bag feature is great and I’m glad I went with that option. I’ve never owned a Foodsaver before so I can’t compare the ease to other models, but I have no problem.
ALH : Awesome product, lives on my counter
I was excited to get this, and it did not disappoint. I thought it would be an occasional use item, but I’ve been using it almost daily and it lives on the counter. And my kitchen is tiny and real estate is valuable, so anything that stays there needs to earn its keep. I’ve used it for freezing bulk meats, keeping blocks of cheese fresh, and pre-making guacamole that keeps for days. I keep thinking of new things I can use it for.
There’s a small bit of a learning curve, but I learned quickly. The make your own bag feature is great and I’m glad I went with that option. I’ve never owned a Foodsaver before so I can’t compare the ease to other models, but I have no problem.
There’s a small bit of a learning curve, but I learned quickly. The make your own bag feature is great and I’m glad I went with that option. I’ve never owned a Foodsaver before so I can’t compare the ease to other models, but I have no problem.
Lattelady49 : Quality to the max!
We eat a very Whole 30 menu, and meal prep is important for the work week. We use it to save lunch and dinner size portions for both the fridge and the freezer. It is awesome for large batches of soups, chilis, etc.
We also purchase our meat in large quantities, including whole pigs, etc. Saving our cuts with the Food Saver vacuum process allows us to lable and date our packages and no freezer burn, ever!
Our mornings often start with a healthy fruit and kale smoothie. Buying our ingredients at the farmer's market gives us freshness as well as many organic choices. We clean and freeze our fruit, including berries, grapes, bananas, mangoes, etc. That way it is a quick almond or coconut milk, protein powder, kale and some frozen fruit. Awesomeness!
We also purchase our meat in large quantities, including whole pigs, etc. Saving our cuts with the Food Saver vacuum process allows us to lable and date our packages and no freezer burn, ever!
Our mornings often start with a healthy fruit and kale smoothie. Buying our ingredients at the farmer's market gives us freshness as well as many organic choices. We clean and freeze our fruit, including berries, grapes, bananas, mangoes, etc. That way it is a quick almond or coconut milk, protein powder, kale and some frozen fruit. Awesomeness!
Elaine : Works so good!
This unit is night and day compared to my original FoodSaver from the 90's which finally was to difficult to use. The new Vacuum Sealer has it all! I really like having the small suction accessory built in for my zip lock sealing bags & food containers (I can get rid of of small sealing unit). You put the bag in to seal press a lever it locks the bag in place and releases when done. Now for freezer use it's the best for keeping food from freezer burn or absorbing other odors. Write on the bag what's in it & date it. I use my constantly now and you would too. If any draw back is they haven't figured out how to make it not so loud while it's removing the air.
Bob Feeser : Clearing up some misunderstandings. This is really a nice unit. Comparison between two models.
What Food Saver did was totally re-engineer this new 5000 series. So people like myself who have been using Food Saver machines thus far can get quickly confused; it's that different. So let's talk about the changes, what's good about it, and one thing that is a little quirky. Okay so we are all curious about the quirky so let's dive right into it.
When installing a new bag which is very easy because the whole belly of the machine is open on both sides, all you do is slide a new roll in from the left or right and then you feed it out through the front. Fortunately you only have to do this when installing a new, or different bag. Then you feed it through the front bringing it up to the white line. That takes a little gerrymandering. It is hard to get it to stay on the white line while you close the cut off bar onto it. So what it takes, and this is really easy is you overextend it a little bit so it protrudes out the front a little, and yes beyond the white line, and then when you close the bar on it, it is exactly on the white line. It doesn't matter really whether it is on the white line or not but you want it far enough out the front of the machine so when you reach down to pull it out you have the center lip to pull on. So don't worry about getting it perfect. Once you realize with a fresh roll all you do is overextend it the first time and you will be fine. That's the quirky.
Everything else about the machine is great.
1) With the upright vertical design you are taking up a lot less counter space.
2) With the bag roll exiting area on the bottom handling all of the initial seal and cutting chores you are not doing double duty like on the single cutter and seal machines.
3) Lifting the bag that already has the seal on one end up to the vacuum and upper seal area (yes it has a second and separate sealer) you can easily look through the transparent door way to know you have it inserted properly with the leading edge into the drip tray.
4) The huge advantage is because you are lifting the bag up with both hands, one on each side, you are causing the juices to settle to the bottom, and the air to move toward the top. Holding that in place you press on both sides of the vacuum bar with your knuckles, the ones that are already resting on the bar because you are holding the bag up to it. It instantly starts to grasp, vacuum, and seal that bag. So it is very intuitive and easy to use.
5) So you get way less juice in the juice tray which means way less emptying out of juices.
6) You use less bag material because you can more easily see how much bag is spread out when you pull it out, and you can more easily judge the minimal you need when sealing the top since there is no drop down door to deal with. (It's clear plastic so you can see right in.)
There is another improvement in that there are two setting depending on whether you are sealing a bag with dry contents or liquid.
I purchased the which really automates everything, even the button to feed out the bag. I am accustomed to that and really love it.
This 5000 series does not automatically feed out the bag with the touch of a button, but since it is permanently in place once you install a new roll, all you do is reach down and pull on the exposed tab in the middle and draw out the perfect sized bag; that is every bit as easy as automatic. And since there is no door to open in order to see how far to insert the bag for the final vac and seal, that is one less step on this new 5000 series. I think once I get accustomed to the changes it may become every bit as fast as the automatic one, and maybe even faster.
The HUGE advantage the 5000 series has is that I have multiple people living in the house so you want to share the use of the Food Saver, yet you want everyone to purchase and use their own bags. The 5000 series makes that a dream. The roll of bags slide in and out on either side.
Let me address the one big complaint that appears when people use this machine. Some people want to be able to lay the bag with the food in it flat on the counter while they operate the machine. So they complain about having to stack books up in order to get it 3 or 4 inches above the counter surface, when in reality they are defeating the advanced and improved design of this unit.
You DO NOT want you bag and food lying flat on the counter because with juicy products it sucks too much juice out filling up the juice bin. By lifting the bag and food while allowing the bottom end to touch the counter, you are allowing nature to help in the sealing process. The air rises to the top, and that is sucked out first. If any juices come along toward the end of the cycle, it generally keeps them down to a minimum. I could see if you had to stand there and hold the bag during the entire cycle that being a concern, but in reality the 5000 instantly clamps down the access door thereby holding the bag for you while it goes through the vacuum and sealing process. Once it is done it releases the clamp and door for you. It's automatic.
Okay so the 5000 doesn't provide automatic bag feed but gives you a quick manual method that is just as effective, but the price point is better too. Between that and the minimal counter space usage, this is definitely a winner.
When installing a new bag which is very easy because the whole belly of the machine is open on both sides, all you do is slide a new roll in from the left or right and then you feed it out through the front. Fortunately you only have to do this when installing a new, or different bag. Then you feed it through the front bringing it up to the white line. That takes a little gerrymandering. It is hard to get it to stay on the white line while you close the cut off bar onto it. So what it takes, and this is really easy is you overextend it a little bit so it protrudes out the front a little, and yes beyond the white line, and then when you close the bar on it, it is exactly on the white line. It doesn't matter really whether it is on the white line or not but you want it far enough out the front of the machine so when you reach down to pull it out you have the center lip to pull on. So don't worry about getting it perfect. Once you realize with a fresh roll all you do is overextend it the first time and you will be fine. That's the quirky.
Everything else about the machine is great.
1) With the upright vertical design you are taking up a lot less counter space.
2) With the bag roll exiting area on the bottom handling all of the initial seal and cutting chores you are not doing double duty like on the single cutter and seal machines.
3) Lifting the bag that already has the seal on one end up to the vacuum and upper seal area (yes it has a second and separate sealer) you can easily look through the transparent door way to know you have it inserted properly with the leading edge into the drip tray.
4) The huge advantage is because you are lifting the bag up with both hands, one on each side, you are causing the juices to settle to the bottom, and the air to move toward the top. Holding that in place you press on both sides of the vacuum bar with your knuckles, the ones that are already resting on the bar because you are holding the bag up to it. It instantly starts to grasp, vacuum, and seal that bag. So it is very intuitive and easy to use.
5) So you get way less juice in the juice tray which means way less emptying out of juices.
6) You use less bag material because you can more easily see how much bag is spread out when you pull it out, and you can more easily judge the minimal you need when sealing the top since there is no drop down door to deal with. (It's clear plastic so you can see right in.)
There is another improvement in that there are two setting depending on whether you are sealing a bag with dry contents or liquid.
I purchased the which really automates everything, even the button to feed out the bag. I am accustomed to that and really love it.
This 5000 series does not automatically feed out the bag with the touch of a button, but since it is permanently in place once you install a new roll, all you do is reach down and pull on the exposed tab in the middle and draw out the perfect sized bag; that is every bit as easy as automatic. And since there is no door to open in order to see how far to insert the bag for the final vac and seal, that is one less step on this new 5000 series. I think once I get accustomed to the changes it may become every bit as fast as the automatic one, and maybe even faster.
The HUGE advantage the 5000 series has is that I have multiple people living in the house so you want to share the use of the Food Saver, yet you want everyone to purchase and use their own bags. The 5000 series makes that a dream. The roll of bags slide in and out on either side.
Let me address the one big complaint that appears when people use this machine. Some people want to be able to lay the bag with the food in it flat on the counter while they operate the machine. So they complain about having to stack books up in order to get it 3 or 4 inches above the counter surface, when in reality they are defeating the advanced and improved design of this unit.
You DO NOT want you bag and food lying flat on the counter because with juicy products it sucks too much juice out filling up the juice bin. By lifting the bag and food while allowing the bottom end to touch the counter, you are allowing nature to help in the sealing process. The air rises to the top, and that is sucked out first. If any juices come along toward the end of the cycle, it generally keeps them down to a minimum. I could see if you had to stand there and hold the bag during the entire cycle that being a concern, but in reality the 5000 instantly clamps down the access door thereby holding the bag for you while it goes through the vacuum and sealing process. Once it is done it releases the clamp and door for you. It's automatic.
Okay so the 5000 doesn't provide automatic bag feed but gives you a quick manual method that is just as effective, but the price point is better too. Between that and the minimal counter space usage, this is definitely a winner.
sjm10599 : This FoodSaver was a gift for my son, and ...
This FoodSaver was a gift for my son, and worked for a total 5 weeks. No longer works. Obviously defective product.
Louie : Cumbersome and Does not last
Worst kitchen appliance we’ve ever purchased, and I’m old. Very cumbersome two step process, rediculous requirement to use both hands to seal and now it’s broke down and won’t seal at all. I’ve moistened the gaskets to no end. I hate this thing, you should learn from my miserable experience.
hdjaz : Has its quirks, but works very well
I bought this item on a recommendation from a friend who has the same model. It does have its quirks in use. It will make a bag for you from a roll, but you have to remember to seal the end of the bag first before you pull it out and cut it to length. Until you are used to it, it is easy to forget to do this. The other thing you have to get used to is holding the end of the filled bag in place while pressing the bar that starts the vacuum sealing process. This seems awkward at the beginning, but again, you get used to it after a while. One thing worth noting is that you should make sure you have an adequate length of bag between the sealing slot and the contents and that there are no folds anywhere along the length of the sealing slot. If the contents are too close to the slot or there is a fold, the machine may fail to suck all the air out properly, and will not initiate the sealing process. You can tell this is happening when the machine's suction process takes too long and the higher pitched tone of it sucking the last remnants of air out is not reached.
Once you get the hang of it, it seems to do a good job, the ability easily to make bags of any size is welcome.
There is also an accessory device for vacuum sealing zip seal bags, a few of which are supplied with the machine, as well as vacuum jars (not supplied) and marinade containers. I have tried the first, but not the last two, and it seems to work well.
The machine is noisy when in use, but that isn't an issue for me, and I am generally very happy with it.
Once you get the hang of it, it seems to do a good job, the ability easily to make bags of any size is welcome.
There is also an accessory device for vacuum sealing zip seal bags, a few of which are supplied with the machine, as well as vacuum jars (not supplied) and marinade containers. I have tried the first, but not the last two, and it seems to work well.
The machine is noisy when in use, but that isn't an issue for me, and I am generally very happy with it.
MaryAnn : Better Than My Original
This FoodSaver is great! I ordered a less expensive model but it didn’t have the convenience features this one has. The company added a new feature which I love… the next bag seals while I am sealung the currebt bag.
My last FoodSaver wored well fir about 8 years before I noticed it wasn’t vacuuming as well. I am very happy with this replacement.
My last FoodSaver wored well fir about 8 years before I noticed it wasn’t vacuuming as well. I am very happy with this replacement.
Jeannette : AMAZING!!!
So easy to use and keeps food fresh much longer than expected. I divided brisket into individual packages so my busy family could just grab and go. That was over 6 weeks ago. I opened the last package today and it is still just as fresh and perfect as the day I sealed it. Highly recommend.
Tim G. : 400+ seals, still great
My first sealer. I decided to seal my own game meat. Works really well. it's loud (not good for night sealing with sleeping kids) but seals well, easy to clean, has dry and most sealing option, which you need more than you know. Seems to seal longer on moist seals... the slightest liquid can keep Dry sealing from really getting a good seal. Moist option seals longer, making sure it welds the bag together. Haven't tried accessory marinade sealer yet but nice option to have.
Skip : So far I like it!
I just used my FoodSaver FMS5200 for the first time and I like it a lot! It works! I had tried a different, very expensive brand of food vacuum sealer and it did not work (for me) at all. I ended up returning it. This one came yesterday and I used it for the first time today. It was easy to use right out of the box and I vacuum sealed chicken. It worked like a champ. I can't make an assessment of long term quality yet but I am impressed at the ease of use for a beginner food sealer like me. I like that it handles both dry and moist foods and has an easy-to-clean drip tray built-in. I like the fact that it can do cannisters and also special FoodSaver zip bags, which I haven't tried yet. I plan on purchasing some cannisters soon so I can try those. So, a good first experience and so far I am impressed.
DGlaser3 : Look elsewhere if you want to save your food.
I finally threw this thing in the trash. I've fought and fought with it for well over a year. OEM bags. Aftermarket bags. It constantly hisses while sealing. Sealing a bag takes 10 tries. Then even after it's "sealed" it's still crap and leaks. I've had meals in the freezer ruined. I've had sous vide meals ruined. Of all of my kitchen appliances, this one is least reliable. Maybe I got a dud. I dunno, but I'm done with it either way.
Tim G. : 400+ seals, still great
My first sealer. I decided to seal my own game meat. Works really well. it's loud (not good for night sealing with sleeping kids) but seals well, easy to clean, has dry and most sealing option, which you need more than you know. Seems to seal longer on moist seals... the slightest liquid can keep Dry sealing from really getting a good seal. Moist option seals longer, making sure it welds the bag together. Haven't tried accessory marinade sealer yet but nice option to have.
Bones1940 : Love! Love! Love it!!!!!!
I have owned and used a FoodSaver machine for over 15 years. I was presented with this new one as a gift....and it is so awesome!!! No more having to cut the bag to size with scissors, sealing the bottom, then opening the lid, positioning the filled bag, closing the lid, & hoping I got it in the correct place so it would seal. The FM5200 makes it all so much easier! And, because I can place it on my counter top, and the roll of plastic is already in the machine, it is a breeze to use. Thank you, FoodSaver!!!!
m conte : Disappointing Suction and Construction
This unit has poor suction compared to the other units I owned (same exact model). Also, the bottom heat strip lock does not engage on the left side unless I squeeze it firmly manually.
It is as if this is a refurb unit or as if it was damaged in shipping (though the box was in perfect shape upon arrival). Perhaps the QA process is faulty.
I loved my last unit which worked mush, much better. That is why I bought a second one. I gave the first one to my niece.
Disappointing !
It is as if this is a refurb unit or as if it was damaged in shipping (though the box was in perfect shape upon arrival). Perhaps the QA process is faulty.
I loved my last unit which worked mush, much better. That is why I bought a second one. I gave the first one to my niece.
Disappointing !
zap2uman : Yep
Should have purchased this ten years ago❤️
sjm10599 : This FoodSaver was a gift for my son, and ...
This FoodSaver was a gift for my son, and worked for a total 5 weeks. No longer works. Obviously defective product.
CarolinaReader : Works well most of the time
The operation of this Foodsaver sealer is more complicated than the last one we had. However it takes up less counter space. It works well most of the tine unless bags are too narrow. Not flexible in that respect.
Jeannette : AMAZING!!!
So easy to use and keeps food fresh much longer than expected. I divided brisket into individual packages so my busy family could just grab and go. That was over 6 weeks ago. I opened the last package today and it is still just as fresh and perfect as the day I sealed it. Highly recommend.
Florida Hillbilly : One of our best purchases
Even though this is not the newest model, it is rated by many users on YouTube as the best. I love the way I can seal the next bag as I cut the one I want to use. Seeing the size bag I need right in front with no guessing is great. The bags are reusable. The air removal feature is above and separate from the bag cutting at the bottom. I like that. Takes a few minutes to get used to it, but I can’t stop using it!! I made tomato powder with my dehydrator and with the jar sealer I bought separately, it sealed my 12 oz jars perfectly!!! I am soooo amazed and happy with this machine. It is not huge either and can be transported around your kitchen easily. I did my research before getting this one. My hubby wanted me to spend more to get the newest, bigger one and I’m so glad I got THIS one!!!
July 28, 2020 - A little help for those who find pressing the bar and holding the bag to be cumbersome or a pita... lol. Here’s how I do it: Fill the bag and leave a good two or three inches of clearance at the top opening of your bag. The more you do this, the less space you’ll need... If the food is dry, be sure to press the “dry” button and if wet be sure to press the “wet” button before you start. The wet setting will pull air more gently which may be why some people think it’s not working so well on their dry foods.
Make sure smooth side of the plastic bag is up when you slide the bag into the machine. I am right handed. I lift the top clear bar just a little with my right hand while I slide the bag, keeping it fairly horizontal and gently pull it across the front of the machine, keeping it under the clear plastic bar and inside the machine.
When I have done this, both my hands are equally in front of the machine, one on each side. I look to be sure enough plastic is inside far enough to seal well. Then I press the bar with the orange label with both hands as I’m still holding the bag. This is a super comfortable way to do this. It may take a little getting used to, but it works great for me.
The machine starts suctioning the air out and I lift the bag just a little to be sure the machine can pull out the air around the food. If the food begins to get pressed or smooshed too much, I just press the “seal” button and the suction stops and the bag seals. Be patient and wait for the bag to release to indicate it is sealed. That’s it!
I’ve stored dried tomato slices, beef jerky, ice packs for coolers, other dehydrated foods, frozen meats, lunch meats, tea mixes, etc. Enjoy your sealer!!! I’m sorry to read some have gotten defective ones. Mine is still working great.
July 28, 2020 - A little help for those who find pressing the bar and holding the bag to be cumbersome or a pita... lol. Here’s how I do it: Fill the bag and leave a good two or three inches of clearance at the top opening of your bag. The more you do this, the less space you’ll need... If the food is dry, be sure to press the “dry” button and if wet be sure to press the “wet” button before you start. The wet setting will pull air more gently which may be why some people think it’s not working so well on their dry foods.
Make sure smooth side of the plastic bag is up when you slide the bag into the machine. I am right handed. I lift the top clear bar just a little with my right hand while I slide the bag, keeping it fairly horizontal and gently pull it across the front of the machine, keeping it under the clear plastic bar and inside the machine.
When I have done this, both my hands are equally in front of the machine, one on each side. I look to be sure enough plastic is inside far enough to seal well. Then I press the bar with the orange label with both hands as I’m still holding the bag. This is a super comfortable way to do this. It may take a little getting used to, but it works great for me.
The machine starts suctioning the air out and I lift the bag just a little to be sure the machine can pull out the air around the food. If the food begins to get pressed or smooshed too much, I just press the “seal” button and the suction stops and the bag seals. Be patient and wait for the bag to release to indicate it is sealed. That’s it!
I’ve stored dried tomato slices, beef jerky, ice packs for coolers, other dehydrated foods, frozen meats, lunch meats, tea mixes, etc. Enjoy your sealer!!! I’m sorry to read some have gotten defective ones. Mine is still working great.
Tina : Red flag!!!
The one I threw away work a hundred times better than this one. It has absolutely no suction! With dehydrated cilantro it took out maybe one tenth of the air out of the bag before it's sealed every single time. I thought maybe I might get one bag out of 15 oh, no! It sucks! On the contrary oh, excuse me, it doesn't suck! Do not buy! At least from this vendor! Red flag! Red flag!! Red flag!!!
MomNmad : Great way to save money
We got this to help cut back on waste. We would find ourselves throwing food away because it wasn't packaged properly. We have had this unit for several months now and I love it. It's kinda difficult to understand at first, but after that it's super simple. It cuts and seals the end so you can put you product in then seal the top. I love the design. It also has a hand held element that can draw the air out of their containers. I have found using the containers cut back on waste and is less expensive in the long run. My only complaint would be that sometimes when were trying to steal meat it wont get a good seal. Its suppose to automatically turn off when it's done sealing, but I find myself having to hold it until it finishes completely.
Amazon Customer : Not easy to use! Requires two people.
I spent a little more money as I thought I was getting a good product. Wrong! This is the most unfriendly kitchen appliance ever, it takes two people to operate, one person has to hold the bag with the food and insert it in a slot near the top of the machine and then the second person has to use two hands to press a sealing bar left and right corners at the same time. Ridiculous, I wasted pretty much all of their bags trying to get the hang of this. So frustrating, how anybody can come up with a design like this is beyond me. One other thing I may add, user may need some ear protection, this machine is so loud. I am so happy with my Kitchener 55023006 Automatic Fresh Food Saver purchased from Amazon a very quiet and powerful machine with very good customer service. Needless to say the other machine is going back after one day. There are so many better and cheaper machines out there on Amazon which do not require the use of their very expensive Foodsaver bags.
David J. O'Connell : Good idea, definitely a design work in progress
First of all, this is a terrific solution to frozen food storage. We have had this device for a year; and, after getting through the learning curve, admittedly with only intermittent use due to frustration, we have finally gotten to a routine that works. Any buyer will have to deal with the reality that it is a design compromise, combining unrelated tasks of bag sizing and cutting, portion allocation, and sealing in the manufacturer's marketing plan. Perhaps this is elementary and tolerable to you, but you should walk in with eyes open.
I will leave description of the device to others, and begin with the instructions, which are sunny, enthusiastic, and in many ways incomplete and wrong. The process to use the machine must must be learned with hands-on experience. Both hands, this is NOT device that allows for multi-taskng. There are several tricks to making the device work. This is how we NOW do it, not the way the instructions suggest:
1. Plug in the machine on a counter space that will give you enough space to pull bags from the front bottom slot of the device, and to use a support to hold the food in the bag when using the vacuum sealer, and something to hold and transport the cache of sealed food. I use a thick book (in my case, Jacques Pepin's "New Complete Techniques," which is about 3" thick). This is crucial, because the way the device is designed so that, if you follow Foodsaver's instructions, after you cut and fill the bag, unless it is hugely over-sized, you must hold the bag so that it does not slip out of the sealing slot when you try to press the seal bar, which can only be done with both hands for some reason.. The method suggested by Foodsaver wastes a lot of bag, and you will go through a lot of plastic to store a relatively limited amount of food, unless you take some prudent steps to save time and money. Put a roll of the bag you want to use into the bin from either side. It is helpful to unlock the cutter bar at the bottom right, pull the cutter assembly toward the front, and feed the roll to the white line that is usually hidden from view during use. Turn on the machine, power by pressing the button at the top left, re-lock the cutter bar, and press "seal" at the top. Sometimes this is not necessary, especially if you have used the machine before and the same roll remains. One of the nice things about this machine is that its designers "tried" to make it user friendly, and in this instance, the device seals the end of the roll when you go through the process of sealing a bag. Helpful, but not really intuitive to a user.
2. Drape a towel or plastic wrap over the book or support, to prevent food juices, and there will be some no matter how careful you are, on your hands, on the bag, and ultimately on the machine.
3. Prepare, wash, and cut up the food you want to freeze/store into portions you like.
4. Unlock the cutter bar at the bottom right, and pull a bag to the desired size, re-lock the bar, and run the slider to the opposite side to cut off the bag. You will only learn the sizing with repeated use. Again, at first you will use a lot of plastic, not including mistakes and discards, of which you will have a few. Get over it.
5. Put the food in a bag. Insert the unsealed end of the bag in the sealer slot (above the cutter bar insert). If you follow my advice and SUPPORT THE FOOD IN THE BAG WITH SOMETHING ABOUT 3" THICK, you will not need to hold the bag. Insert the bag just far enough to see it through the clear plastic window at the top; if you can see about 1/4" that is enough. If you put it in crooked, or too far, the device will not seal properly.
6. At the top of the machine, there is a button that selects "dry" or "moist" foods, which seems to have no utility. Each time you use the sealer, it defaults back to "dry." Perhaps I am anal, but I try to put it on the right setting before sealing, but it never seems to make any difference in the resulting sealed bag.
7. With BOTH HANDS (if you follow my advice about a support for the bag of food, this will be a snap), grasp the sides of the device, hooking your fingers around the edges, and press BOTH SIDES of the seal bar with your thumbs. If you do not support the food bag, you will fumble, repeatedly, and not be able to satisfy the machine's inner demons to get it to vacuum and then seal the bag.
Last, there is a lot of waste of bags when you first start. There will be less as you become experienced, but there still will be a lot, and I think this is by design.. The machines are not cheap, and it is not inconceivable that the manufacturers sought to increase potential profits in maximizing consumables, which you conveniently buy from Foodsaver. Like office printers, broadband, and a million other things, without the consumables, it is pointless to buy the product. The cash, it flows. And, you might try other vendor's bags, which might be cheaper, but the lure to buy bags intended for the machine might be irresistible. It is capitalism, after all.
I will leave description of the device to others, and begin with the instructions, which are sunny, enthusiastic, and in many ways incomplete and wrong. The process to use the machine must must be learned with hands-on experience. Both hands, this is NOT device that allows for multi-taskng. There are several tricks to making the device work. This is how we NOW do it, not the way the instructions suggest:
1. Plug in the machine on a counter space that will give you enough space to pull bags from the front bottom slot of the device, and to use a support to hold the food in the bag when using the vacuum sealer, and something to hold and transport the cache of sealed food. I use a thick book (in my case, Jacques Pepin's "New Complete Techniques," which is about 3" thick). This is crucial, because the way the device is designed so that, if you follow Foodsaver's instructions, after you cut and fill the bag, unless it is hugely over-sized, you must hold the bag so that it does not slip out of the sealing slot when you try to press the seal bar, which can only be done with both hands for some reason.. The method suggested by Foodsaver wastes a lot of bag, and you will go through a lot of plastic to store a relatively limited amount of food, unless you take some prudent steps to save time and money. Put a roll of the bag you want to use into the bin from either side. It is helpful to unlock the cutter bar at the bottom right, pull the cutter assembly toward the front, and feed the roll to the white line that is usually hidden from view during use. Turn on the machine, power by pressing the button at the top left, re-lock the cutter bar, and press "seal" at the top. Sometimes this is not necessary, especially if you have used the machine before and the same roll remains. One of the nice things about this machine is that its designers "tried" to make it user friendly, and in this instance, the device seals the end of the roll when you go through the process of sealing a bag. Helpful, but not really intuitive to a user.
2. Drape a towel or plastic wrap over the book or support, to prevent food juices, and there will be some no matter how careful you are, on your hands, on the bag, and ultimately on the machine.
3. Prepare, wash, and cut up the food you want to freeze/store into portions you like.
4. Unlock the cutter bar at the bottom right, and pull a bag to the desired size, re-lock the bar, and run the slider to the opposite side to cut off the bag. You will only learn the sizing with repeated use. Again, at first you will use a lot of plastic, not including mistakes and discards, of which you will have a few. Get over it.
5. Put the food in a bag. Insert the unsealed end of the bag in the sealer slot (above the cutter bar insert). If you follow my advice and SUPPORT THE FOOD IN THE BAG WITH SOMETHING ABOUT 3" THICK, you will not need to hold the bag. Insert the bag just far enough to see it through the clear plastic window at the top; if you can see about 1/4" that is enough. If you put it in crooked, or too far, the device will not seal properly.
6. At the top of the machine, there is a button that selects "dry" or "moist" foods, which seems to have no utility. Each time you use the sealer, it defaults back to "dry." Perhaps I am anal, but I try to put it on the right setting before sealing, but it never seems to make any difference in the resulting sealed bag.
7. With BOTH HANDS (if you follow my advice about a support for the bag of food, this will be a snap), grasp the sides of the device, hooking your fingers around the edges, and press BOTH SIDES of the seal bar with your thumbs. If you do not support the food bag, you will fumble, repeatedly, and not be able to satisfy the machine's inner demons to get it to vacuum and then seal the bag.
Last, there is a lot of waste of bags when you first start. There will be less as you become experienced, but there still will be a lot, and I think this is by design.. The machines are not cheap, and it is not inconceivable that the manufacturers sought to increase potential profits in maximizing consumables, which you conveniently buy from Foodsaver. Like office printers, broadband, and a million other things, without the consumables, it is pointless to buy the product. The cash, it flows. And, you might try other vendor's bags, which might be cheaper, but the lure to buy bags intended for the machine might be irresistible. It is capitalism, after all.
Jeff Davis : Good little machine
So far this has been a great vacuum sealer. I tend to use these enough to fry them out so we'll see how long it lasts. l like the set up of the machine the bottom sealer and cutter being separate from the main sealer is sweet.
Bones1940 : Love! Love! Love it!!!!!!
I have owned and used a FoodSaver machine for over 15 years. I was presented with this new one as a gift....and it is so awesome!!! No more having to cut the bag to size with scissors, sealing the bottom, then opening the lid, positioning the filled bag, closing the lid, & hoping I got it in the correct place so it would seal. The FM5200 makes it all so much easier! And, because I can place it on my counter top, and the roll of plastic is already in the machine, it is a breeze to use. Thank you, FoodSaver!!!!
Filmers : Great product
This is great my only complaint would be that you have to lift the food up to put it in the suction part if that was down where you pull the bag from it would be great i started using a cutting board so i can lay my food how i want it sealed in the bag lift the board up to the suction area and seal it that way other then this design flaw it works great
Amazon Customer : Only worked the first few times.
Worked good for the first 5-6 times, then it wouldn’t seal in a 1/2 inch to 1 inch area on the left side. Amazon is sending me a replacement, hopefully this one works better than the first.
pencatthing : Breaks
I have one and also bought one for the parents. On both, the seal bar doesn't completely seal the bag. On mine I have four small areas that don't seal, which makes the whole thing useless. Not happy with Food Saver and I'll be replacing it with a different brand.
David R : This thing is crap!
I’ve had a food saver purchased from Costco for seven years - worked fine, until the foam seal disintegrated - and food saver did not offer a replacement.
This new sealer is garbage! Whoever thought this design is an “improvement” should be shot.
Having to hold the bag in place, while simultaneously pressing two different areas to start tithe suction is just stupid! Even with two people, it’s difficult to seal things like soups or chowder.
The “patented” drip try is a pain in the a$$ to remove - good luck trying to keep liquids out of the inner workings while you remove it - you can’t.
DON’T waste your money on this - it is garbage. Spend about 1/3 on a cheap flat box sealer....
This new sealer is garbage! Whoever thought this design is an “improvement” should be shot.
Having to hold the bag in place, while simultaneously pressing two different areas to start tithe suction is just stupid! Even with two people, it’s difficult to seal things like soups or chowder.
The “patented” drip try is a pain in the a$$ to remove - good luck trying to keep liquids out of the inner workings while you remove it - you can’t.
DON’T waste your money on this - it is garbage. Spend about 1/3 on a cheap flat box sealer....
JenInAZ : Poor design. Tricky to use. Wastes bags.
This model is frustratingly poorly designed. The suction sealer part sits so high you have to waste a lot of extra bag to get it to reach the seal or get creative and use something to prop the bagged food in to reach the suction/sealer. And then there’s the bar you have to push to get it started. It’s more difficult then necessary to hold your bag in place and then push the bar (2 thumb gymnastics here) to start it.... unless you have used an extra 3-5 inches of bag space so that the bag reaches the suction/sealer tray. We use the heck out of our sealers. Enough to be ok wearing them out. But this one is just a huge frustrating let down. 2 stars because it works... it’s just really sucks (adjective not verb).
Amazon Customer : Not easy to use! Requires two people.
I spent a little more money as I thought I was getting a good product. Wrong! This is the most unfriendly kitchen appliance ever, it takes two people to operate, one person has to hold the bag with the food and insert it in a slot near the top of the machine and then the second person has to use two hands to press a sealing bar left and right corners at the same time. Ridiculous, I wasted pretty much all of their bags trying to get the hang of this. So frustrating, how anybody can come up with a design like this is beyond me. One other thing I may add, user may need some ear protection, this machine is so loud. I am so happy with my Kitchener 55023006 Automatic Fresh Food Saver purchased from Amazon a very quiet and powerful machine with very good customer service. Needless to say the other machine is going back after one day. There are so many better and cheaper machines out there on Amazon which do not require the use of their very expensive Foodsaver bags.
sjm10599 : This FoodSaver was a gift for my son, and ...
This FoodSaver was a gift for my son, and worked for a total 5 weeks. No longer works. Obviously defective product.
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