NutriChef PKVS Vacuum_Sealer_Machine, 12", Silver review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
| Brand | NutriChef |
| Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
| Color | Silver |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.07 x 14.18 x 3 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.94 Pounds |
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- THE IDEAL MONEY AND TIME SAVING SOLUTION: Cooking and meal preparation will become easier, less expensive and faster, as you will be able to equip and organize your freezer, with fresh food ready to be defrosted and served or fresh ingredients instead of freezer burned food filled with ice crystals which will probably end up in the trash can
- EASY TO OPERATE: Fully automatic simple electric plug in design with the control center placed on the top panel and soft touch digital buttons along with led indicator lights A smart device at your family’s service
- TWO SEALING MODES: Useful and practical, the NutriChef vacuum sealing system is cleverly designed owning two selectable modes to provide your food with the best possible preservation based on the type of food you want to seal You can choose the dry indication for solid food items and the moist indication for poached, simmered or steamed food
- LAB TESTED QUALITY: Vacuum sealers preserve food up to 5 times longer than zipper baggies or containers, basically depending on the type of food The NutriChef Vacuum Sealer however, was subjected to specific laboratory testing to effectively increase food shelf life
- A FULL STARTER KIT: Apart from the vacuum sealer and the air suction hose, the Nutri Chef vacuum sealer package also includes a wine stopper cork, 5 medium vacuum bags (7.8 x 11.8 inch ) and one extra long vacuum bag roll (7.8 x 79.0 inch ), both kinds being reusable and waterproof A complete bundle for your new cooking era
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Product Description
AUTOMATIC VACUUM AIR SEALING SYSTEM
NutriChef’s Vacuum Sealer preserves freshness on your food as it reduces air and limiting bacterial growth on your food. That would cause your vegetables, meats and liquids to spoil so easily. Simply assemble several sandwiches at once, and then seal them in individual bags and freeze them.
Sealing your food blocks growth of mold, fungus and bacteria that are responsible for ruining the taste, appearance and texture. It also creates an extra space in your fridge with the airtight bag packaging. And just heat one up in the microwave for a speedy and delicious breakfast.
PERFECT FOR FOOD PRESERVATION
Now you can safeguard your food from spoilage and save a substantial amount of money when buying food in bulk by properly storing it. NutriChef’s Vacuum Sealer can also be used for marinating meat or other different food items for ready-made meals.
It’s also lightweight and compact which can be placed on any kitchen counter top with stain-resistant housing that will not absorb any accidental spills. Save time by simply speeding things up on preparing your breakfast sandwiches.
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| NutriChef’s Vacuum Sealer Air System offers you a quick, easy and inexpensive way of preserving your food. Using its one touch operation simply select whether you’re sealing a dry or with moisture food. | To ensure your food is safe from bacteria you must clean it periodically. It is recommended that you clean your vacuum sealer after use because bacteria can build up easily. With proper care, it will provide you a long time of service. | The automatic one touch operation and indicator light of NutriChef’s Vacuum Sealer provides a user-friendly experience for its operator. It is made of safe and durable material which extends the shelf life of your food. |
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Questions about NutriChef PKVS Vacuum_Sealer_Machine, 12", Silver
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This item can vacuum soup based food?
Answer: A really handy way to vacuum seal soupy stuff is put it in a low wide container not bigger than sealer bags. Freeze, pop out, put the frozen chunk of frozen liquid into the vacuum bag and seal. No mess, works like a charm! Cheers ☺
Answer: Can you use food saver rolls on this machine
Answer: Any moisture at all prevents evacuation and sealing.
Answer: Yes all sealers can
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which vacuum sealer recommend to buy, this one or foodsaver?
Answer: Not sure about this one, but I spent $189 on the Food Saver one and it sealed exactly 7 bags and broke. Returned it and got a replacement thinking it was just a dud and the replacement broke before fully sealing a single bag. I’d say give this one a try but buy the warranty if they’re selling one.
Answer: I have had 2 of this exact model. Never tried a different brand until both of these would stop sealing after a year. I had to pay shipping both ways for warranty replacement. I purchased the Enzoo brand sealer, it's way better. More quiet, faster, lasting longer. Can store bags inside the unit. Waaaaay better
Answer: I have bought this NutriChef machine, it's working and useful! And I have bought another one for my parents. Toprime vacuum sealer(VS6620). it's a compact one and high cost-effective. Both are good products!!!
Answer: We’ve had both and would buy the NutriChef again. We’ve had our NutriChef for almost a year and use it several times a week. We have a galley kitchen and the NutriChef takes much less counter space than Food Saver. The NutriChef works well with the Food Saver bags. Since the NutriChef’s cost is a fraction of the Food Saver’s, and it works just as well, we’d buy another NutriChef in a heartbeat.
Answer: I have a stash of foodsaver bags from my foodsaver machine that brokedown after a long time of use. My question is can the foodsaver bags be used with this Nutri Chef sealer? is the nutrichef bag compatible with the foodsaver bag?
Answer: bought mine in July of 2018 its now useless. This my first one now I know what to look for an this is not the one, it has stopped vacuuming an wont seal, warranty not good!
Answer: It works but not as well as my prior Foodsaver.
Answer: No do not buy it broke in 3 months after using about 5 times.
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Answer: I've had both.... Foods aver was manual and began to stop sealing after a year or so. This Nutri Chef is working great and seals quickly.
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Does this sealer allow you to create your own bags?
Answer: I had purchased the large roll and with that I made the bags any size I wanted. I also sealed a zip lock bag and it worked.
Answer: Yes, just seal the end and you have a bag.
Answer: yes
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Can anyone explain the disclaimer about the cancer and birth defect materials?
Answer: Some states have rigid laws regarding disclaimers. In California we have ridden on elevators that say some materials on the elevator car may have been in contact with or contain materials that are known to cause cancer. I always think I won’t eat the carpet so I’m ok.
Answer: Everything here in California causes cancer. As long as you don't buy it here, you'll be fine; however, if you bring it here and take it back to your state, it'll have cancer in it. You've been warned.
Answer: As the other answer mentioned states like California (prop 65) have laws that require this warning. Although I do not know the exact reason(s) this item has the warning many times it is the ink on the box, plastic wrappers, etc. Unless you were planning on eating the packaging you should be fine in most cases.
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Just received and have 1 concern and one question. Concern is that when the top is open if accidentally touch vac/seal, machine starts operating.
Answer: The unit's vac will start operating and try to pull a vacuum until it reaches the expected force required tell it that is has achieved the target. since you have it sucking open air it will either suck until it times out and determines there is an error or you hit stop. the seal bar should never heat as it did not achieve the target. Also the seal bar will likely never heat when its open due to the wine cork attachment.
Answer: Don't have this product, but that would seem to be a normal function. The vacuum hose accessory should attach to the hole on the inside of the machine. Hence, necessity for operation even with the lid open.
Answer: When it is open the button is on the outside so it would be hard to accidentally press it. But it’s not impossible.
Answer: I don't know about that. But, as a long term review, we are getting less enchanted with it. It sometimes doesn't seem to seal completely.
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What type of bags can be used with this sealer?
Answer: It does NOT seal ziploc bags. These people are lying
Answer: I have used all kinds of baddies from Kmart to Walmart to amazon and they have all worked! Hope that helps!
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I bought this Vacuum Sealer, it is awesome, but unfortunately my sous vide was broken.Do you have any recommendations for buying it?
Answer: If you are asking for a recommendation on a Sous vide device, I'm happy with this one (https://www.amazon.com/Anova-Culinary-Precision-Adjustment-Circulator/dp/B00UKPBXM4/ref=sr_1_1) also I bought this cooler,(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004L4QA8M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00) and drilled a 2 1/2 hole in the top as a container for cooking.
Answer: Do NOT buy this sealer. I have had it for 2 months and the rubber has fallen off; so now it is useless. I bought extra wrap and everything. Now I am screwed out of our money on it all. It had 1 month to send it back only.
Answer: I think my sous vide is very durable, I've been using it for a year, it still works well, maybe you can choose it, the products brand is Yocool.The link is: http://a.co/4pSGqCU
Answer: I just registered my sealer. It says it has a one year warranty. I experienced great customer service with this company when I had a question as to the operation.
Answer: I have had mine a little over a month and haven’t had any problems with it. I have probably used it 30 to 40 times and I really like it.
Answer: If you call Anova Customer Service (if it’s Anova), they are super helpful. Mine broke after the year but I called anyway and they sent me another one. No charge. Also sent a return label for free postage back. I got the new one the day after I sent the broken one back. Love those folks!
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Does it cut bags or do you have to do it yourself, as it states it comes with a roll of storage rolls?
Answer: It comes with a few precut & sealed bags, but the roll you need to cut yourself. I find it's less wasteful since you can cut down to the size you need.
Answer: You have to cut the bags.
Answer: No it does NOT cut the bags
Answer: You have to cut them yourself
Answer: Yes, its has a built in cutter on the top of the unit.
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Does this require 2 handed operation?
Answer: It requires two hands. Even with two hands I struggle if trying to seal sloppy foods because it is so easy to accidentally hit the buttons before the sealer is done. Also their are latches on both sides that have to be released.
Answer: It’s more easy with 2 hands because you must close 2 buttons at the same time but it’s possible to close this product one button per one button. I hope to have respond at your question.
Answer: It helps to align the bags and snap the lid closed if you use two hands. You have to press the the lid down with just a little force.
Answer: No, I use this 1 handed all the time when my other hand is messy. It really is not difficult
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I purchased this item on february 19, 2018. it is march 19, 2018, and my attachment hose is broken already. how can i get another hose?
Answer: This is a universal one and works great.
Answer: Sorry. Call Tech Support Hotline 718-535-1800
Answer: This is the same issue I had with the FoodSaver. Hopefully customer service for this product is more accomodating. FoodSaver wouldn't do anything about the three that I went through in just over a year.
Answer: Call the 800 # in your booklet.
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What is the widest bag you can use?
Answer: The widest I've used is 11 inches. The specs says the sealer is 14 inches wide. I would image 12 or 13 inches would be the widest that could be used.
Answer: 11 inches
Q:
What is the input voltage? 110 / 220 VAC?
Answer: 120 volts, the nominal voltage in the USA is 120 volts not 110.
Answer: 110 VAC
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can i use it to seal bags without the vacuum function?
Answer: Yes. Use the seal only button. Unlike our previous Food Saver vacuum sealer, the seal only function is very quiet. So if you dont think it’s doing anything, it is. Enjoy.
Answer: Yes. It has a separate button for seal and then a vac/seal.
Answer: Yes, it has a seal only button.
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How long does a vacuum seal take?
Answer: Not very long. Just a few seconds.
Answer: It doesn’t seal.
Answer: Less than 30 seconds.
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What bags can be used with this vacuum sealer?
Answer: It comes with 5 Medium bags (7.8"x11.8") and 1 extra long bag roll (7.8" x 79.0") that you can cut to size. I preferred the one you cut to size and since have ordered 2 more rolls. Recently went fishing in Canada and vacuum packed all the Walleye we brought back. PERFECT!
Answer: I bought the generic rolls 11" by 50' two roll pack at Amazon they are great and a savings. I make bags to suit the sizes I need.
Answer: I used some of the bags that came with the sealer and also used some generic bags I bought on a roll at Sam's Club. So I believe any brand would work as they all seal the same with heat.
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What is the Country of origin?
Answer: It is designed in Wisconsin by Presto Industries Engineers and made in China. HOWEVER, do not let the "Made in China" stigma affect your decision. I have used this product several times, and I have not had a single problem. I highly recommend this product to anyone.
Answer: Doesn’t matter. The vacuum pump on mine broke after sealing four or five bags.
Answer: China
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Can you seal liquids? Like marinades?
Answer: If you're planning on freezing after sealing, then freeze it first in a zipper bag, then take your solid marinade and vacuum seal it and toss it back in the freezer. If you're planning on storing it as liquid, you can run the vacuum manually and shut it off before too much liquid gets sucked in, but you may not get all the air out.
Answer: You have to freeze it first and then seal it. I used my sealer for the first time and was trying to seal berries that were in the fridge and it sucked the fluid into the sealer. It didn’t break the machine but, the bag didn’t seal. It needs to be dry or just a bit moist food. I put the berries in the freezer for a day, took them out and then sealed them. Worked great
Answer: I haven’t tried that yet. The book says you can freeze milk so I would think so. Call the 800 number. ????
Answer: I haven’t done it but I believe you can
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can you boil water in bag
Answer: You can put bag in boiling water. You would have to boil water to boil water in bag.
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Does this have separate vacuum and seal functions? Or it it just a single vacuum/seal button?
Answer: The vacuum and the sealer are separate; you can vacuum without sealing and can seal without vacuuming. There is also a separate small hose apparatus for vacuuming jars, however I'm not sure how it works.
Answer: You can't just vacuum, you can just seal, or you can seal and vacuum at the same time. I've found this a problem if you have moist ingredients because it sucks the wet ingredients out and that makes it too moist to seal.
Answer: It has separate buttons so you can just seal or do both. Works great on the roll this way. I wasn't sure myself when purchased but now that I have it, I know it. You will like it easy to use.
Answer: It has extra attachments for vacuum. I just got it And haven't tried that yet.
Answer: Separate functions
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can this seal a larger bag, 11" wide
Answer: Yes it will seal 11" wide bags or roll stock.
Answer: The largest bag roll I have is 11" and that is end to end. So I would not think so.
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I recently bought this and it doesn't seal. It literally worked 1 time now won't seal at all. Has anyone else had this issue?
Answer: We had a problem at first too. Make sure the part you are sealing is completely flat, no wrinkles, put the bag in far enough (not just at the edge) MAKE SURE YOU HEAR THE 2 CLICKS when you close the lid. Press the vacuum button and when that goes off, hit the seal button. Our problem was, listening for the TWO clicks when you close the lid. We wasted some bags at first, but now we love it. I swear the man in this house, keeps buying meat, just so he can play with the thing. Good luck
Answer: I found it necessary to wait a second or two AFTER the indicator light that says Seal has turned off. When I was taking it out as soon as all the operating noise stopped, I often got a partial seal and sometimes, no seal.
Answer: So apparently you have to wait 40 seconds between seals. It was frustrating to figure that out.
Answer: No but I had one bag wrinkle while closing and that caused it I flattened it and worked after
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When we vacuum seal meat w/ marinade the vacuum sucks liquid out and doesn't seal all the way. Is there a fix to this?
Answer: You can freeze seal meat in a freezer first, then put in vacuum bag. But aren't seals always caught in freezing weather?
Answer: You can either freeze it for about 30 minutes or place a few paper towels in between the meat and the sealing end. Both work well
Answer: Im having this problem too and want an idea. I'm trying to seal pieces of a spiral ham which has a lot of liquid that pulls out and it vacuums fine then the seal doesn't work. I'm thinking it's all that water getting into the seal.
Answer: I couldn’t tell you for sure but I have noticed there is a small amount of moisture still left in the bag when sealed
Answer: You can freeze the wet stuff then seal it.
Answer: are you using the wet setting?
Q:
What is the difference between the models pkvs18bk and pkvs25bk?
Answer: PKVS25Bk is a upgraded sealer that can be used with 60 Consecutive Seals, it also has a built in cutter to cut the rolls to the bag size that you want
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I want to vacuum seal fresh apples. Should I choose dry or moist option ?
Answer: Dry
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Funciona a 220v?
Answer: No
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the product i bought was no good
Answer: My husband also first thought ours was no good because the lid would not lock down and he was going to return it. I searched through these questions and found helpful answers on how to get the lid to lock down, but my husband still couldn’t get it. I walked over to the machine and pressed down hard on one end until it clicked then pressed down on the other side until it clicked. Done. My husband couldn’t believe it and asked what I did. Seriously. I told him to press down very firmly on each end. Lol. It works great.
Answer: I understand your frustration. I too had problems until I watched a video on how to work it. Once I got the hang of it I spent the day sealing everything in my freezor. It is tricky to get it to seal properly.
Answer: Did you ask for a replacement? I got mine and used 2 days later worked great with no problems except it took a bit of pushing to lock it. After figuring it out it's easy now.
Answer: It works but it is not user friendly and I have wasted bags before I got it right.
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Will this seal mylar bags?
Answer: So far so good. All these sealer machines are not like the ones they made 20 years ago, all are made cheap! Hopefully this NutriChef will last half as long as my last food sealer, "Food Saver".
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Are the included bags BPA free?
Answer: Yes
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Can you use this product to seal mason jars for canning?
Answer: Please be aware that this unit just pulls a vacuum, removing air/oxygen from the container and does not CAN anything. Canning is a form of food preservation and requires either a water bath or pressure canner to properly sterilize the food. You can seal jars of nuts, grains, flour, candy, snacks, dry pasta, dry beans, dry seeds, dry herbs, dry spices, dry bread crumbs, trail mix, etc.. Do not us this in an attempt to preserve perishable items like raw/cooked/smoked meats or fish, fresh or cooked vegetables, stews, soups, cakes, pies, fresh pasta, breads, etc.. These will spoil.
Answer: YES, there is an attachment for jars. This is a great unit
Answer: Yes, however you will need an attachment for jars
Answer: Yes, I’ve never done it but you are able to do so.
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I bought this vacuuum sealer last christmas. It worker great for about 6 months. Not if runs and runs but never evacuates the bag and seals. Why?
Answer: Hi, our sincere apologies. Please check if the bag that you use is properly attached to the unit. You may also use a different mode that fits the food that you're using. If the troubleshooting didn't work kindly call our Technical Support Department at 718 535 1800 Press 2 then 1 from Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM EST. Thank you.
Answer: I had a couple issues with this. I found that the opening of the bag has to be in the exact position in the unit. Also its important that the bag be cut straight across if you are using bag rolls.
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Would this work with shrink wrap? Would this work for sealing soap?
Answer: Shrink Wrap? No idea Yes, you can seal soap with materials provides.
Answer: I do not believe it works with shrink wrap, however it would work with soap using the vacuum bags.
Answer: Hi, it will work in all vacuum bags. For more info, kindly visit our website pyleaudio.com. Type the model number on the search box PKVS18SL. Thank you.
Answer: I would assume so, but I don't know for sure.
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my brand new nutrichef machine will vacuum, but never seals. Won't stop vacuuming. I tried several different bags, and the food was dry. Answers?
Answer: Make sure you don’t have the bag in to far.
Answer: You need to close it properly. Put plenty of pressure on the sides of the machine while closing it until it clicks from both edgest and you feel the lid fall in place as well as feel the buttons on the edges get stiff. It is very stiff, you really need to apply force on the lid when you close it!
Answer: Mine did this a few times in the beginning. One side of the machine wasn't closing all the way. Had at to really push it to get it to click and lock. Make sure the bag is in the gap and not to far up, and the valve isnt covered by the bag.
Answer: my machine will not seal after vaccum..
Answer: Hi. I'm not sure if this will help but the trick is to make sure the to side clips click in place. They take a little bit of persuasion. Once they are in you should have some great suction power.
Answer: Hi
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Is this machine UL/Csa listed?
Answer: We couldn't find anything like that on it anywhere, not in the paperwork either. Made in China.
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Hola cómo hago para enviar el producto a la garantía? Gracias!!
Answer: We have dedicated tech support call center that would love to help you troubleshoot your issue. Please contact 718-535-1800 press 2 for customer service and then 1 for tech support Monday to Thursday 9 am to 5 pm EST.
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I've had the product for two months, lately it defaults to 'seal' function when closing lid. Any ideas how to keep from happening? A reset I can do?
Answer: not know
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I have only been using this for one month, but the heat sealing element no longer works. Is there a way to fix it?
Answer: same here - heat sealing element no longer works only after a few uses now. not sure it is worth trying to repair.
Answer: My heat element works fine, however if it is frozen or to wet and close to element you have to seal twice with out opening top
Answer: I really don't know.I would call the mfg.I used mine a few times and not crazy aboutit.I want indvigable bags,not a roll you have to make your own.Next time I will buy a better one.I've only have had mine a few months also.Make sure both sides are locked down.You should hear them snap on each side.
Answer: Not that I know of. I’ve had mine for over a year but use it sporadically. Once it stops sealing though I think it’s time for a new one
Answer: I have had mine for less than one month and have not encountered this problem, so I cannot help you with this issue. Sorry.
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Do mylar bags work with this machine
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what is maximun bag size width this can seal?
Answer: Hi, you may use a Medium Vacuum Bags (7.8’’ x 11.8’’) and Long Vacuum Bag Roll (7.8’’ x 79.0’’) - inches. Thank you.
Answer: I only used up to quart size but you can probably do up to a 12" width. I actually just bought another system because I had a horrible time with this one. It would seal maybe two or three bags then it would be a major battle to do more.
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Can i get my money back
Answer: Follow Refund Policy which is usually posted at top of listing. It's probably returnable within 30 days.
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will it work with 220 voltage?
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Does it have a removeable drip tray?
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I have only used the product once. it now won’t turn on at all when i plug it i any ideas before i return this? yes the outlet has power.
Answer: With the problem you are having, and the one I had, makes it clear that it is just a defective product. Your best option is to send it back.
Answer: It doesn't work. Used it once and it is broken. Very unhappy.
Answer: You might try getting ahold of the company, and they may have an idea. I dont know anything else to help you. Good luck
Answer: Please contact us at support3@nutrichefkitchen.com and we can send you a free replacement
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Does this device cut the bag off of the roll after sealing?
Answer: No it does not. If using a roll, you need to manually cut the size of the bag you need, and seal one side first before continuing.
Answer: no. you have to cut your bags to size prior to sealing.
Answer: No it doesn’t cut. We have a paper cutter. We measure approximately 2” longer than the item being sealed. Then seal one end at about half inch from the edge.
Answer: No it does not
Answer: no.
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Is this a channel-type sealer?
Answer: Hi, yes it is a channel type sealer. You may check other details of the unit by visiting our website pyleaudio.com. Type the model number on the search box PKVS18SL for more details. Thank you.
Answer: If you mean does the bag have to set in a channel, then yes. There was a definite learning curve for me because the bag has to be placed perfectly in the channel to properly vacuum. Took several tries to get the hang of it and still I can have issues.
Answer: my sealer was defective & I did not return in time , so my sealer doesn't seal at all
Answer: Yes it is. But it also comes with a wine stopper cork and air suction tube.
Answer: Yes it is.
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what's the kpa on this machine?
Answer: Don't know what that means. Sorry
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Are the bags that it comes with bpa free?
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Does this unit have a removable drip tray?
Answer: Hi, it doesn't have a removable drip tray. You may check other details of the unit by visiting our website pyleaudio.com. Type the model number on the search box PKVS18SL for more details. Thank you.
Answer: It does not.
Answer: No
Answer: I DON'T KNOW I SEND IT BACK BECAUSE IT SEAL BUT DON'T VACUUM????
Answer: Yes and it works fine...
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are the Wevac bags recyclable?
Answer: I don’t actually sell the bags Im selling only the product.
Answer: I but them in my recycle bin. ! ! ? ? ?
Answer: I used to be a recycling program manager and i would say no.
Answer: Kindly send us a message at support@pyleusa.com so we can help you out with your question.
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Are there any sort of Tupperware containers that can be vacuum sealed with this unit?
Answer: There is a hose used for jars. There are no instructions for using "tupperware". But tupperware might make containers that can be used with the jar attachment?
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Would this machine work for me to vacuum seal shelf-stable food in some sort of vacuum zipper bag? What type of zipper bag would I get to do this?
Answer: It depends on what shelf stable food. Dont know of any vacuum zipper bags, just regular zip top plastic bags. We use a heavier plastic vacuum sealer bags/roll. When we first received our vacuum sealer, we put a cup full of dog biscuits in a bag to test it out. Vacuumed sealed really great and tight. We thought about the extra box of dog biscuits in the pantry and wondered if they wouldn’t be better off vacuumed sealed because the box itself isn’t sealed as well. Anyway, you could seal pasta noodles, beans, rice, etc if you want to make sure they are fresh. Enjoy.
Answer: I would avoid this sealer. Horrible quality. As far as bags, recommend a vacuum bag. Could use zipper-style bags with the hose attachment but don’t think it would work as well.
Answer: If you have a zipper bag, why would you need a sealer? This works best with bags a bit heavier that can endure the stress of the vacuum process.
Product reviews of NutriChef PKVS Vacuum_Sealer_Machine, 12", Silver
Lynne Ahearn : perfect
had one years ago different brand and it pooped out about a year old. bought another and it too died in a year or two other brand was at least 3 x the price. So far I have used it for soups to be frozen, bulk chicken, beef shrimp. In this pandemic it is nice to buy a few packages of meats portion and seal properly so I can extend the shelf life without freezing and properly prepare more for the freezer knowing it will be protected and freeze well. Now that is harder and harder to find ground beef, I am glad I have a few pounds of frozen burgers I can pull out in a few weeks when I am tired of eating beans and fish
sometimes when it doesn't suck well, you have to reposition the bag in the vacuum chamber but then it is amazing. I sucked so much air out of some grated cheese it looked like it had never been grated. I had to grate it again but it stayed fresh in the packaging for more than a month before I pulled it out. It would have been green had it not been vacuum sealed.
sometimes when it doesn't suck well, you have to reposition the bag in the vacuum chamber but then it is amazing. I sucked so much air out of some grated cheese it looked like it had never been grated. I had to grate it again but it stayed fresh in the packaging for more than a month before I pulled it out. It would have been green had it not been vacuum sealed.
Gnoman : Good for the price
I bought this because I didn't want to spend a fortune and wasn't sure I'd use a vacuum sealer in the first place.
It works very good in general, and I've filled up 2 normal sized freezers since I got it and gone through nearly 100 feet of vac rolls (other branded) not including the ones it shipped with.
The only issue I have with it is that the pressure between the rubber gasket on top furthest front and the sealing strip sometimes isn't high enough from the locking clamps alone (especially if there is any kind of wrinkle in the bag) and I need to lean on it to get a clean seal. Same with any trapped water. If you press down on it the heating strip is perfectly capable of steaming the water out of the way and sealing over it, but won't with normal pressure from locking it. This wasn't an issue with the bags it came with as they weren't prone to this kind of folding / defect.
That said, I may end up getting a commercial vac chamber model because I'm using this inexpensive one so heavily, but that's more due to my usage level and the benefits of that (much more expensive) style with regards to sealing soups and such.
Update: Raising to 5 stars, problems were only with the brand of bags I had. 200 feet of nutrichef rolls later (so probably 300 feet total averaging 8" long bags) and the machine is functioning great with occasional user error being my only issue.
It works very good in general, and I've filled up 2 normal sized freezers since I got it and gone through nearly 100 feet of vac rolls (other branded) not including the ones it shipped with.
The only issue I have with it is that the pressure between the rubber gasket on top furthest front and the sealing strip sometimes isn't high enough from the locking clamps alone (especially if there is any kind of wrinkle in the bag) and I need to lean on it to get a clean seal. Same with any trapped water. If you press down on it the heating strip is perfectly capable of steaming the water out of the way and sealing over it, but won't with normal pressure from locking it. This wasn't an issue with the bags it came with as they weren't prone to this kind of folding / defect.
That said, I may end up getting a commercial vac chamber model because I'm using this inexpensive one so heavily, but that's more due to my usage level and the benefits of that (much more expensive) style with regards to sealing soups and such.
Update: Raising to 5 stars, problems were only with the brand of bags I had. 200 feet of nutrichef rolls later (so probably 300 feet total averaging 8" long bags) and the machine is functioning great with occasional user error being my only issue.
Amazon Customer : Love This Machine
I love this machine! It was really easy to use right out of the box and it’s made meal prepping fun. I used to use glassware, but it would get freezer burn and took up a lot of space. It’s easy now to vacuum seal leftovers and have frozen dinners on those nights you just don’t feel like cooking. Pull them out of the freezer, drop in a low boiling pot, and done! I like to double seal, which this machine makes easy. And it also seals other plastic type bags like cereal and fresh veggies. It won’t vacuum these bags, but you can press the air out and get an airtight seal for longer lasting freshness... I was hesitant on this machine because of the bad reviews but after using this, I think a lot of those reviews are user error. You do have to make sure the lid is clicked in on both sides or the plastic can overmelt in places. If you’re doing juicy items or liquids, you need to allow enough extra material and vacuum on gentle. If you over vacuum, the machine won’t seal wet plastic. You can also hit seal before it’s done vacuuming so juices don’t get pressed out. If the machine is sucking and sucking, then the bag isn’t positioned right.. I’ve experienced many of the things in the bad reviews, but again, they were because of user error and easily fixable. All and all I think this is a great machine for the price!
Tc Hefty : Great Product for Great Price
I needed to replace my old vacuum sealer but did not want to spend a fortune. The whole purpose of my vacuum sealer is to save money by buying in bulk. I read a million reviews and finally decided to give this one a try. I am SOOO glad that I did. The first time I used it took a minute to figure out how to get the bag just right in the sealer. The directions are just some pictures. Once I figured out how to get it in the sealer just right it was super east to seal. I packaged about 10 packs of meat. I packaged chicken breasts, hamburger, and steaks. It all sealed great. I did not have wait in between sealing each package. By the time I got the next package ready the sealer was ready. I have used it several times since and it is still working great. I do recommend if you are wanting to seal something that has a lot of liquid in it that you freeze it first and then put the frozen item in the freezer bag and seal it. This is not because this sealer does not do a good job (I have not tried the moist option) but because it just works so much better with any sealer to do it that way. My last sealer was very expensive and worked well with the moist option when I was sealing things to freeze that had a marinade with it but it just seems to get more air out and last longer when I froze it in a zip lock for about an hour or so and then took it out of the zip lock and sealed it in a vacuum bag and put back in freezer.
Masta Qui : Amazing - Tips included if you're not a full included pamphlet reader
I've always wanted one and this exeeded expectations.
I was under the impression, from the images, that it had buttons. To my surprise, the buttons are just as touch sensitive as the Google keyboard I'm using on my phone to write this review.
I've always been curious about how these devices worked. There is a small learning curve of about 3 attempts, but that's just to get an idea of how much of a gap you need between the item in the bag and the end of the bag. The instructions are straight-forward but do omit that you need about an inch or so of a gap.
Last thing you want to do is put items in the bag and it ends up not being enough space. But that just takes 1 failure to perfect sealing.
One last more than Worthy of mentioning item is that is does have a few combinations of types of items being put in so that's good, but there's also two options on sealing.
There's "Seal" & "Vac Seal"
Seal is for sealing without the need to vacuum (cut a piece off the roll and need to seal one side before sealing the opposite side, in which would then vac seal)
And Vac Seal is the combination of vacuuming and then sealing. The key note for Vac Seal is that it will make the vacuuming sound, and then silently seal (all sealing is slient). So, after the vacuuming sound stops, pay attention to seal button to turn off. I prematurely open it before realizing that the sealing happens after the vacuuming sound and not during.
That may be somewhere in the instructions, but I'm that dude lol
I was under the impression, from the images, that it had buttons. To my surprise, the buttons are just as touch sensitive as the Google keyboard I'm using on my phone to write this review.
I've always been curious about how these devices worked. There is a small learning curve of about 3 attempts, but that's just to get an idea of how much of a gap you need between the item in the bag and the end of the bag. The instructions are straight-forward but do omit that you need about an inch or so of a gap.
Last thing you want to do is put items in the bag and it ends up not being enough space. But that just takes 1 failure to perfect sealing.
One last more than Worthy of mentioning item is that is does have a few combinations of types of items being put in so that's good, but there's also two options on sealing.
There's "Seal" & "Vac Seal"
Seal is for sealing without the need to vacuum (cut a piece off the roll and need to seal one side before sealing the opposite side, in which would then vac seal)
And Vac Seal is the combination of vacuuming and then sealing. The key note for Vac Seal is that it will make the vacuuming sound, and then silently seal (all sealing is slient). So, after the vacuuming sound stops, pay attention to seal button to turn off. I prematurely open it before realizing that the sealing happens after the vacuuming sound and not during.
That may be somewhere in the instructions, but I'm that dude lol
Calin Bodea : good vacuum sealer when your food shelf life and flavor is on the line!
this is my first vacuum sealer so, since I don't have any other previous experience with other brands and models, I could be a bit biased. First of all, the product arrived in a very well protected package so there was no damage to it. Once I took it out of the box, I was anxious to try it so I had a few pieces of bacon (old style) that I wanted to seal for summer and this machine worked as a charm, there is no learning curve with it, its literally plug and play product. when you use it the right way (fit the bag into the vacuum very well, not sloppy) it will vacuum and seal in under 30 seconds. Only when you don't fit properly the bag or you tough the digital control pad on top you could get a bag that doesn't vacuum properly.
it comes with 5 bags and a roll of bags for custom length items you need saving.
it comes with 5 bags and a roll of bags for custom length items you need saving.
William F. Mcgrath : A Nice Product With Poor Documentation and Limited Customer Support
I received my vacuum sealer today, unpacked it, read the directions, and gave it a test. I used one of the sample bags that came with the unit. I tried to follow the instructions, but they are not well-written and leave a number of questions unanswered. For example, if you are using a pre-formed bag, it's pretty obvious what to do, and the manual explains that well enough. However, if you wanted to use the roll of bagging material, the instructions don't say a word about how to do it. There is no discussion of how to trim what you've cut from the roll. OK, it's obvious enough that you have to use the Seal setting to close off one end of the bag you are making before inserting the food, then you would use the vacuum/seal button to evacuate your bag and seal the other end of it, but I'm sure some people will be scratching their heads. There is also a dry/moist setting, but no information about to determine whether the food you are sealing is dry or moist, or why it matters. The push-button controls are very sensitive, and you can easily turn on one of the operating modes simply by passing your finger over the button without intending to turn it on. The manual could use an English-speaking proofreader to clean up the numerous errors in the text, too.
It probably sounds like I don't like this product much, but that's not really true. It appears to be well made, and it works exactly as promised. I had no trouble sealing some steaks for a sous vide session. It is compact and won't require a lot of storage space. The vacuum pump makes a little noise, but otherwise it's silent. I bought a package of 8 inch and 11 inch rolls, so I should be all set for the foreseeable future. I would have given the product five stars, but the user's manual is too sketchy and incomplete, costing it one star.
Update: After five weeks of infrequent use, this unit died. I contacted the seller through Amazon. The seller did nothing more than send me an e-mail with the manufacturer's phone number. The manufacturer had me ship the unit to them in Brooklyn at my own expense - about $20. After about three weeks, a repaired unit was delivered, and it has worked properly now for months. Products do fail, so I guess it was my turn to get a defective unit. I'm not thrilled that I had to ship the unit to the manufacturer at my own expense, though.
It probably sounds like I don't like this product much, but that's not really true. It appears to be well made, and it works exactly as promised. I had no trouble sealing some steaks for a sous vide session. It is compact and won't require a lot of storage space. The vacuum pump makes a little noise, but otherwise it's silent. I bought a package of 8 inch and 11 inch rolls, so I should be all set for the foreseeable future. I would have given the product five stars, but the user's manual is too sketchy and incomplete, costing it one star.
Update: After five weeks of infrequent use, this unit died. I contacted the seller through Amazon. The seller did nothing more than send me an e-mail with the manufacturer's phone number. The manufacturer had me ship the unit to them in Brooklyn at my own expense - about $20. After about three weeks, a repaired unit was delivered, and it has worked properly now for months. Products do fail, so I guess it was my turn to get a defective unit. I'm not thrilled that I had to ship the unit to the manufacturer at my own expense, though.
Jon : One Star
Would not seal bags. Vacuum pump runs but the sealer doesn't work.
Ian : Idk... maybe I'm still doing it wrong but I've been having problems.
I may need to update this review later if the problems I've been having are user error and not with the product, but I've been having an extremely difficult time getting this machine to consistently work for me. At least 1/2 items I try to vac seal either don't vac seal correctly and I'm forced to try again... and again. Biggest troubles I've been having:
1) Using the moist setting, I try to vac seal chicken, or kidney beans from a can, or diced tomatoes, and the machine sucks the moisture up causing the area where it should seal to become wet and therefore not seal. So when I press the vac & seal button, it doesn’t suck out air and never shuts off (I end up having to shut it off manually before it ever gets to seal... I've allowed it to continue for up to 5 minutes before and it seems like it would just keep running forever but without doing anything if I didn't hit stop).
2) Seems to have vac sealed but then fills back up with air shortly after.
Note: I have been making sure I hear 2 clicks when locking the top down before starting the machine. I've also been very careful to make sure the bag is placed correctly.
1) Using the moist setting, I try to vac seal chicken, or kidney beans from a can, or diced tomatoes, and the machine sucks the moisture up causing the area where it should seal to become wet and therefore not seal. So when I press the vac & seal button, it doesn’t suck out air and never shuts off (I end up having to shut it off manually before it ever gets to seal... I've allowed it to continue for up to 5 minutes before and it seems like it would just keep running forever but without doing anything if I didn't hit stop).
2) Seems to have vac sealed but then fills back up with air shortly after.
Note: I have been making sure I hear 2 clicks when locking the top down before starting the machine. I've also been very careful to make sure the bag is placed correctly.
Saoirse : One of the best purchases I’ve made!
I just received the NutriChef today and couldn’t wait to try it. This little machine is amazing, and I feel like I hit the lottery. It’s so easy to use! Some reviews say that it takes a bit of time to figure it out, but for me, at least, it was a true no brainer (no offence). I just just wanted to try it out, so I vacuum sealed celery, leeks, cherry tomatoes, a large tomato I merely cut in half, two 1/2 “ ham slices (in one bag), and a ham hock. Easy, fast, and yeah, kind of fun. The buttons are self explanatory. I posted pictures of the little tag that was on the sealer packing. This is all I used to figure out how to operate the sealer function. The reviews explained how to seal really liquid items, so I’ll be using that hint to seal fresh chopped tomatoes. BTW. I’m 71 years old, so if I can figure it out, anyone should be able to. Go for it!
Kindle Customer : How Can This Possibly Be Rated Number One In Google Reviews?
I really thought I was going to get a great vacuum sealer from what the "Best Sealer in 2020" number one out of 10 the reviews said. The first thing I noticed it how cheaply it's made. Feels like it's going to fall apart just holding it. When your handling it the top wobbles from the bottom. It rocks sitting on my counter top because the machine isn't level CHEAP it not sturdy at all. Some Amazon reviews have said this too to get it to close for sealing you have to really push down on both side at the same time to get it to lock. I'm afraid it's going to snap it two to get it closed due to it being so cheap and not flat on counter top. You have to be very careful where you place the bag for the vacuum/sealing part. If it's not in the right place you have to stop it and start again and again and again. Be careful with what suction power you choose. My first try was shredded cheese on Seal I didn't think it was going to ever stop sucking air out. If I were to use this bag the cheese would be a solid lump no way is ever going to be finely shredded again. Next try I used the Gentle suction less time same block of cheese so really no difference. I've only had it a day and haven't really used it but for the cheese. I'm not sure I can really recommend this sealer I have a feeling it's not going to last as long as the Food Saver I had for years. Which was very nice. I was looking for a good less expensive one. The old saying you get what you pay for applies to this one. Last thing I'd like to say is to whom ever packed this for shipping 10 stars. You did a wonderful job. Unlike the Roomba I had to return just last week because it was pack in a second huge box and was banged around so much it broke it.
Melly5886 : Works Great! Looks pretty!
Wow! I’ve never owned one of these and was weary of purchasing one. I did a lot of research and saw online video reviews and this one caught my attention for the price and sleek look. Eventually I made my purchase, it arrived nicely packaged and it’s online looks did not disappoint. It looks nice and sleek on my counter top and is super lightweight (something I did not expect). The instructions were so easy to read and it was a simple plug and start. The first thing I did was salmon, it vacuumed it and sealed it beautifully. I will freeze some and make some at the end of the week and post an update to see how the salmon held up. I was able to do 5 packages without any issues. The buttons are sensitive and I did hit it by accident when trying to close it so just be mindful of your fingers, aside from that I had zero issues.
Chimp Chimperson : It works (mostly).
I've never used a vacuum sealer, before, so it is impossible to compare. But, on the most fundamental level, it works. It wasn't entirely easy to figure it out, though. The included "directions" are poorly written and not very helpful. But, with some trial and error, I was able to figure it out. Not EVERY attempt at vacuum sealing was successful. Some didn't seem to want to remove ALL air from package. Others didn't seal tight. But, with practice, I was able to refine my technique and reduce the percentage of failed attempts (and wasted bags). I'm sure that, over time, my opinion will become more refined, but at this point. I could go either way. I'm pleased that, at very least, it does what it is supposed to do, most of the time. Only time and further experience using the unit will tell if I will be more or less satisfied.
Carlette C. : Initially I didn't like the machine because it left a lot of air ...
Initially I didn't like the machine because it left a lot of air in the first few seals. After reviewing, and locating a video on YouTube, I noticed I was putting the bag too far in the machine and therefore covering the vacuum hole. After figuring this out, life became MUCH easier. I haven't had a chance to use the vacuum hose but currently, it is doing the job I purchased it for...sealing and preserving my food! Since I am now an avid air fryer user, this is a MUST HAVE!
Monkey's Mommy : Go ahead...BUY IT! It's awesome!
I ordered this last night and got it this morning. I had fresh ground beef and chicken that I bought at the grocery store and when I got it home, I realized that I had to cook it all or freeze it in the next 4 days, but I wouldn't be at home. I've always wanted one of these, so I looked it and found this one with really good reviews. I just finished sealing my beef and chicken. The first time, I hadn't lined it up well and there was a wrinkle. I cut the bag and did it again, this time making sure I held both corners and checked for wrinkles...it vacuum sealed it perfectly. I forgot to change it from dry to moist the first time, and it sucked some stuff out, but it didn't make it onto the machine. Still gross. Anyway, I cleaned it all up and the next two times I did it, I didn't have the issue after changing it from dry. I was just playing around and sealed it twice to practice...it's not needed.
This is a really affordable kitchen tool that EVERYONE can use...I wish I hadn't waited so long. Can't speak for longevity, obviously. I'm already thinking about giving one to my mom as a gift.
This is a really affordable kitchen tool that EVERYONE can use...I wish I hadn't waited so long. Can't speak for longevity, obviously. I'm already thinking about giving one to my mom as a gift.
P. Allen : Makes a Better Seal Than Your Traditional Freezer Bags
My husband finally convinced me to order one a vacuum sealer. We shop a lot in bulk and freeze a lot of meats. So he put this in my Amazon cart to force me to buy it. I must say that it takes a little bit of adjustment when using it. Although the process is very simple, you have to make sure you align things properly and ensure you have closed it to get the proper vacuum sealing. After a few tries, we finally got the hang of it. I did 3 stars on ease of use, along with freshness given, I just got the unit and it will take a little time to give a truer evaluation after more uses. For suction power, I gave this 4 stars given, I have not had the opportunity to allow the meat to freeze and see the end results. I will update the review should I find the results improve or if there were any issues with the freezing of the meats. All -in - all, I think it is a great investment, I will be able to use the rolls or bags as needed and not purchase bags that are not sized appropriately or have bags sitting in storage for long periods of time.
Amazon Customer : Love This Machine
I love this machine! It was really easy to use right out of the box and it’s made meal prepping fun. I used to use glassware, but it would get freezer burn and took up a lot of space. It’s easy now to vacuum seal leftovers and have frozen dinners on those nights you just don’t feel like cooking. Pull them out of the freezer, drop in a low boiling pot, and done! I like to double seal, which this machine makes easy. And it also seals other plastic type bags like cereal and fresh veggies. It won’t vacuum these bags, but you can press the air out and get an airtight seal for longer lasting freshness... I was hesitant on this machine because of the bad reviews but after using this, I think a lot of those reviews are user error. You do have to make sure the lid is clicked in on both sides or the plastic can overmelt in places. If you’re doing juicy items or liquids, you need to allow enough extra material and vacuum on gentle. If you over vacuum, the machine won’t seal wet plastic. You can also hit seal before it’s done vacuuming so juices don’t get pressed out. If the machine is sucking and sucking, then the bag isn’t positioned right.. I’ve experienced many of the things in the bad reviews, but again, they were because of user error and easily fixable. All and all I think this is a great machine for the price!
Mary R. Kolk : $$$ Savings You don't eat junk fast food. You seal up left overs & eat well by boiling the bag. Highly Recommend!!!
OMGosh! This vacuum sealer changed our lives!!!! First of all, it's amazing on how easily it works!!! I now make more food, we vacuum seal it and we have homemade fast food that we pull out of the freezer whenever we are in a hurry or we just don't feel like cooking that night. We boil the frozen food in the bag and that makes it even easier for us...no messy pots and pans to clean after dinner! The food tastes like I just made it!!!
If I seem enthusiastic its only because I really am. This gizzy works great. Now I do have one negative. Ahhh, I let my husband be in charge of the vacuum sealing. He did a great job but somehow he broke one of the plastic pieces that enables you to seal the device. He was so happy using that part of this vacuum sealer because the one we tried to use prior to this one, he had to hold the cover down for the duration of the sealing process. So, after using this sealer for a couple of months, he breaks that plastic piece but he doesn't know that he broke it. He tells me that it's not working and he doesn't know why. I checked it out online and as soon as I saw that there are these two pieces of plastic that lock the sealer, I went and checked our Vacuum sealer. Sure enough! One piece is slightly broken off. (Hmmmm I wonder if that piece is in anything I ate! Yikes! LOL). So now he's back to having to hold the sealer down with both hands during the sealing process. Men! Do not let some men in the kitchen...ever.
I highly recommend this product. I also recommend you are careful not to break the 2 little plastic pieces at either end underneath the top cover of the sealer. If you do, you will be joining my husband in the "I've got to hold this freaking top down to be able to seal these bags!!" club! LOL!
If I seem enthusiastic its only because I really am. This gizzy works great. Now I do have one negative. Ahhh, I let my husband be in charge of the vacuum sealing. He did a great job but somehow he broke one of the plastic pieces that enables you to seal the device. He was so happy using that part of this vacuum sealer because the one we tried to use prior to this one, he had to hold the cover down for the duration of the sealing process. So, after using this sealer for a couple of months, he breaks that plastic piece but he doesn't know that he broke it. He tells me that it's not working and he doesn't know why. I checked it out online and as soon as I saw that there are these two pieces of plastic that lock the sealer, I went and checked our Vacuum sealer. Sure enough! One piece is slightly broken off. (Hmmmm I wonder if that piece is in anything I ate! Yikes! LOL). So now he's back to having to hold the sealer down with both hands during the sealing process. Men! Do not let some men in the kitchen...ever.
I highly recommend this product. I also recommend you are careful not to break the 2 little plastic pieces at either end underneath the top cover of the sealer. If you do, you will be joining my husband in the "I've got to hold this freaking top down to be able to seal these bags!!" club! LOL!
J : Good sealer for the price
My first vacuum sealer and I'm pretty happy with this unit so far. Probably one of the best values for the price. I would definitely recommend this unit but you need to make sure you're ok with cons below. Some con's weren't a big deal but something to consider.
Pros:
- Price, one of the lowest priced units that delivers great performance
- I like the touch buttons as it's easy to use
- Has all the basic features plus some nice enhancements like a dry/moist and gentle/normal suction
- Has a wine stopper/vacuum attachment
- Has a separate canister attachment so you can vacuum a solid container
Cons
- Locking the lid before vacuuming take a bit of pressure. There's 2 latches at the ends that require you to really push down to lock. A lever would've been better.
- No built in cutter for rolls. A nice to have convenience so you're not using your scissors all the time.
- Instructions say to wait 40 sec between sealing. Not a big deal as the time it takes to prep the next bag is about that long anyway.
- No roll storage in the machine so you need to pre-cut your bag with your scissors
Pros:
- Price, one of the lowest priced units that delivers great performance
- I like the touch buttons as it's easy to use
- Has all the basic features plus some nice enhancements like a dry/moist and gentle/normal suction
- Has a wine stopper/vacuum attachment
- Has a separate canister attachment so you can vacuum a solid container
Cons
- Locking the lid before vacuuming take a bit of pressure. There's 2 latches at the ends that require you to really push down to lock. A lever would've been better.
- No built in cutter for rolls. A nice to have convenience so you're not using your scissors all the time.
- Instructions say to wait 40 sec between sealing. Not a big deal as the time it takes to prep the next bag is about that long anyway.
- No roll storage in the machine so you need to pre-cut your bag with your scissors
James Friend : Powerful vacuum sealer that's easy to use---except you have to push very hard down on the lid to close it
Started the vacuum sealing thing with a FoodSaver from Amazon, one of the highest rated ones. It lasted a few months, failed I'm sure because we made the mistake of vacuum sealing soup and had a mishap that let some of the soup into the system. A pressure valve failed inside, and since I'm handy I was hoping to replace it. Parts unavailable, even from China as individual components.
We replaced that system with a huge FoodSaver system from Costco, and that one worked all of 3 seconds vacuum sealing coffee beans before stopping to never work again. Getting the impression that these things were not made to last or be easily repairable, we looked and looked for a more reliable or at least repairable choice. Weston, more FoodSaver choices, super-expensive units, units for venison, etc etc. Chose this one based on the reviews and it produces a far stronger vacuum than the FoodSaver units. It also simply works better and is quieter. The sealing starting while the vacuum is still on helps, as does the overall simplicity of the device. It does not have built-in storage, but it's half the size of the 2420 system we had before so that's OK.
However, you really have to push down with a lot of force to close the lid, something my wife struggles to do. The twist lever system of the FoodSaver system is better, and if you have arthritis or the like this system probably isn't for you.
We replaced that system with a huge FoodSaver system from Costco, and that one worked all of 3 seconds vacuum sealing coffee beans before stopping to never work again. Getting the impression that these things were not made to last or be easily repairable, we looked and looked for a more reliable or at least repairable choice. Weston, more FoodSaver choices, super-expensive units, units for venison, etc etc. Chose this one based on the reviews and it produces a far stronger vacuum than the FoodSaver units. It also simply works better and is quieter. The sealing starting while the vacuum is still on helps, as does the overall simplicity of the device. It does not have built-in storage, but it's half the size of the 2420 system we had before so that's OK.
However, you really have to push down with a lot of force to close the lid, something my wife struggles to do. The twist lever system of the FoodSaver system is better, and if you have arthritis or the like this system probably isn't for you.
et48 : Great, compact Vacuum Sealer
I have already had the Foodsaver brand of vacuum sealer, but decided to try something new after the last one quit working. I researched several brands, and purchased the Nutrichef because it had the sealing options important to me -- specifically the ability to stop at anytime, having dry and moist sealing options, and normal and gentle vacuum cycles.
-- I like that it takes both 8.5" and 11" wide bags.
-- The old Foodsaver bags work just fine.
-- Saves a small amount of roll when making custom bags.
-- Vacuum stays on when sealing starts to not lose any vacuum
-- Seals tightly when sealing previously frozen foods
It's nice to take advantage of family sized sale items -- vacuum and freeze in appropriate proportions and enjoy later. So far I really like Nutrichef Vacuum Sealer!
-- I like that it takes both 8.5" and 11" wide bags.
-- The old Foodsaver bags work just fine.
-- Saves a small amount of roll when making custom bags.
-- Vacuum stays on when sealing starts to not lose any vacuum
-- Seals tightly when sealing previously frozen foods
It's nice to take advantage of family sized sale items -- vacuum and freeze in appropriate proportions and enjoy later. So far I really like Nutrichef Vacuum Sealer!
PJ Wintermute : Almost perfect
I'm very happy with this vacuum sealer. It is compact. We can store it in the cupboard instead of using counter space. The bag cutter is a nice extra feature. To use the bag cutter lay the bag across the top of the unit, hold it down flat, then run the bag cutter across. This vacuum sealer would be perfect besides 2 annoying flaws. I wish the top stay up until forcibly closed. I'll open the unit and then try to line the bag and the top will close on my fingers. It's not a deal breaker. It doesn't slam down, but it is annoying. Also to use the bag cutter feature you lay roll across the top of the buttons and the buttons are very sensitive.
myrazydzik : it is very quiet
I was skeptical at first because of the size. This machine is very small and light weight but it seals as good if not better than the large one I replaced . the bag cutter was a trip to figure out but when I did it was a laugh that I took so long. The cutter is on the top and you simply place the bag material over it to size then slide the cutter. The whole machine is simple and I love it
Pineapple : Not a good product, at all!
Prior to purchasing this vacuum sealer, most reviews were excellent reviews? I have been using the food saver vacuum sealer for 6 years, but it was time to get another one. I wanted to find a vacuum sealer that didn't cost as much, maybe another brand? I purchased the Nutrichef as it was the most popular sealer that people were buying. That was a terrible vacuum sealer! It took a lot of force to set the bag and lock it in place to the machine could vacuum seal the bag. After double checking the rubber seal and resetting it back in the machine I still had to force it shut, even after flipping the rubber around. Only to find the suction was minimal and could not suck the air out of the bag unless I squeezed all the air out of the bag by hand with the motor running, then and only then did the machine started to suck the air out. When the suction started it was a weak suction and barely got the rest of the air out after I squeezed the air out by hand. The seal was ok. The next time I used the machine it wouldn't suck the air out of the bag again, so I checked the vacuum hole in the machine and there was hardly any suction from the machine. Amazon sent a second one to me hoping the first was a defective machine, but the second machine was just as bad and didn't work any better. I returned both machines to Amazon. Sorry but this is not a good sealer.
M. Quick : Working as "someone" intended.
Updated TLDR: PRO's: Great for dry foods, some lunch meat. Super simple to use. CON's: Terrible for anything remotely moist like cooked Roast Beef or raw Chicken, etc. Makes a mess.
We buy a lot of lunch meat in bulk from Costco during our quarterly visits. We purchased this so that we can re-package and vacuum seal the meat to put in the freezer. Just finished doing about 18 lbs. of lunch meat. The sealer works great!
Update: We were so impressed with how easy this was to use we decided to head back into town and hit up Costco again this past weekend to stock up on roast beef and various types of sausages. The sausages sealed up great. The roast beef was a bloody mess, no I'm not English, I mean literal bloody mess. The meat (as all meats are) was moist, so we followed the instructions sealing it like we had so many before and it just sucked a bunch of juice/blood out off/off of the meat and there was then a large pool of it along the vacuum chamber and some on the sealer itself. The meat was NOT dripping with juices or anything when it was put in the bag to seal it. Very disappointed. Roast beef is one thing we tend to buy and store in the freezer and this just won't work for it. Hate to say it, but this is going back. At least the roast beef was cooked... the raw chicken breasts were another matter entirely.
We buy a lot of lunch meat in bulk from Costco during our quarterly visits. We purchased this so that we can re-package and vacuum seal the meat to put in the freezer. Just finished doing about 18 lbs. of lunch meat. The sealer works great!
Update: We were so impressed with how easy this was to use we decided to head back into town and hit up Costco again this past weekend to stock up on roast beef and various types of sausages. The sausages sealed up great. The roast beef was a bloody mess, no I'm not English, I mean literal bloody mess. The meat (as all meats are) was moist, so we followed the instructions sealing it like we had so many before and it just sucked a bunch of juice/blood out off/off of the meat and there was then a large pool of it along the vacuum chamber and some on the sealer itself. The meat was NOT dripping with juices or anything when it was put in the bag to seal it. Very disappointed. Roast beef is one thing we tend to buy and store in the freezer and this just won't work for it. Hate to say it, but this is going back. At least the roast beef was cooked... the raw chicken breasts were another matter entirely.
NastyB : Good Machine with a few issues and small learning curve
This is one of the more useful products I've bought from Amazon over the years. Before this one, I had a very bare bones sealer I bought off Wish for 20 bucks. It worked then and it works now still but when I started needing to vacuum seal many small bags of home made candy the cheap one just wasn't cutting it anymore. It would take four hours to vacuum seal a few batches.
So I bought this, and I'm generally pretty happy with it. I needed to be able to seal cut out bags from rolls and this does that easily. The sealing strip does get pretty hot (like melt your bags to the point of them falling apart hot) with repeated use but once you get in the rhythm of it it's easy to stop the sealer after a second or two to prevent melting. I also needed to be able to stop the vacuum at any time to seal and this allows that too, pretty flawlessly. Lastly I needed to be able to control how hard the vacuum removes air given the bag contents and this allows that with its Normal or Gentle modes, as well as the Wet or Dry food modes. My last sealer didn't have any of these options.- it was either on or off so it would smash certain foods to the point of it being worthless before sealing it.
So, after using this for a few hours over the course of my first week having it I'm really happy with it. So far it's done everything I need it to do quickly and effectively, though I do have a few small complaints. The first of which I wish the operation buttons weren't directly in the middle of the unit because at first trying to close the lid on the machine would result in my brushing one of the buttons and changing my settings, or in the worst case scenario the sealer would start before the vacuum even occurred sealing off the bag while it's full of air, requiring me to start over. Actual physical buttons instead of basically a touch screen would have fixed this, or moving the buttons to the top of the unit. My second complaint is that you really need to apply some pressure to lock the lid, which is another reason why you might brush against one of the panel buttons and have the machine start doing something you don't want. I do, however, understand somewhat the need for a tight seal for the vacuum to work but this does seem excessive, almost like when you first get it you feel like you might break the machine trying to lock the lid. Over the time I've used it I've gotten used to it but at first it seems odd needing to apply fifty pounds of force to lock the lid. I also know this isn't necessary as my cheap unit I've had didn't need this kind of force to operate... You could actually just lightly hold the top down with your palm and it would operate just fine.
I've seen some reviews talking about how the machine was broken when they got it, and read some unhappy customers responding to Customer Questions on this page and my best guess is that they don't know how to operate the machine properly. I definitely wouldn't suggest a frail or weak person buy this unit because locking the lid repeatedly could become stressful, but there is also a slight learning curve to these machines and I can see why some people would be frustrated by it. Overall I'm pretty happy with my purchase and very happy with the amount of time I've saved in just a week strictly in vacuum sealing my products, it's cut the time down by more than half. I'd recommend this.
So I bought this, and I'm generally pretty happy with it. I needed to be able to seal cut out bags from rolls and this does that easily. The sealing strip does get pretty hot (like melt your bags to the point of them falling apart hot) with repeated use but once you get in the rhythm of it it's easy to stop the sealer after a second or two to prevent melting. I also needed to be able to stop the vacuum at any time to seal and this allows that too, pretty flawlessly. Lastly I needed to be able to control how hard the vacuum removes air given the bag contents and this allows that with its Normal or Gentle modes, as well as the Wet or Dry food modes. My last sealer didn't have any of these options.- it was either on or off so it would smash certain foods to the point of it being worthless before sealing it.
So, after using this for a few hours over the course of my first week having it I'm really happy with it. So far it's done everything I need it to do quickly and effectively, though I do have a few small complaints. The first of which I wish the operation buttons weren't directly in the middle of the unit because at first trying to close the lid on the machine would result in my brushing one of the buttons and changing my settings, or in the worst case scenario the sealer would start before the vacuum even occurred sealing off the bag while it's full of air, requiring me to start over. Actual physical buttons instead of basically a touch screen would have fixed this, or moving the buttons to the top of the unit. My second complaint is that you really need to apply some pressure to lock the lid, which is another reason why you might brush against one of the panel buttons and have the machine start doing something you don't want. I do, however, understand somewhat the need for a tight seal for the vacuum to work but this does seem excessive, almost like when you first get it you feel like you might break the machine trying to lock the lid. Over the time I've used it I've gotten used to it but at first it seems odd needing to apply fifty pounds of force to lock the lid. I also know this isn't necessary as my cheap unit I've had didn't need this kind of force to operate... You could actually just lightly hold the top down with your palm and it would operate just fine.
I've seen some reviews talking about how the machine was broken when they got it, and read some unhappy customers responding to Customer Questions on this page and my best guess is that they don't know how to operate the machine properly. I definitely wouldn't suggest a frail or weak person buy this unit because locking the lid repeatedly could become stressful, but there is also a slight learning curve to these machines and I can see why some people would be frustrated by it. Overall I'm pretty happy with my purchase and very happy with the amount of time I've saved in just a week strictly in vacuum sealing my products, it's cut the time down by more than half. I'd recommend this.
M. Quick : Working as "someone" intended.
Updated TLDR: PRO's: Great for dry foods, some lunch meat. Super simple to use. CON's: Terrible for anything remotely moist like cooked Roast Beef or raw Chicken, etc. Makes a mess.
We buy a lot of lunch meat in bulk from Costco during our quarterly visits. We purchased this so that we can re-package and vacuum seal the meat to put in the freezer. Just finished doing about 18 lbs. of lunch meat. The sealer works great!
Update: We were so impressed with how easy this was to use we decided to head back into town and hit up Costco again this past weekend to stock up on roast beef and various types of sausages. The sausages sealed up great. The roast beef was a bloody mess, no I'm not English, I mean literal bloody mess. The meat (as all meats are) was moist, so we followed the instructions sealing it like we had so many before and it just sucked a bunch of juice/blood out off/off of the meat and there was then a large pool of it along the vacuum chamber and some on the sealer itself. The meat was NOT dripping with juices or anything when it was put in the bag to seal it. Very disappointed. Roast beef is one thing we tend to buy and store in the freezer and this just won't work for it. Hate to say it, but this is going back. At least the roast beef was cooked... the raw chicken breasts were another matter entirely.
We buy a lot of lunch meat in bulk from Costco during our quarterly visits. We purchased this so that we can re-package and vacuum seal the meat to put in the freezer. Just finished doing about 18 lbs. of lunch meat. The sealer works great!
Update: We were so impressed with how easy this was to use we decided to head back into town and hit up Costco again this past weekend to stock up on roast beef and various types of sausages. The sausages sealed up great. The roast beef was a bloody mess, no I'm not English, I mean literal bloody mess. The meat (as all meats are) was moist, so we followed the instructions sealing it like we had so many before and it just sucked a bunch of juice/blood out off/off of the meat and there was then a large pool of it along the vacuum chamber and some on the sealer itself. The meat was NOT dripping with juices or anything when it was put in the bag to seal it. Very disappointed. Roast beef is one thing we tend to buy and store in the freezer and this just won't work for it. Hate to say it, but this is going back. At least the roast beef was cooked... the raw chicken breasts were another matter entirely.
Paula Ali : *****Update***** Unreliable Product and Horrible Customer Service!
*****Update***** I am changing my rating for this product to one star. Unreliable product and horrible customer service! In the beginning it worked fine, but a month later it stopped vacuuming. The product is still under Warranty.
My husband tried to contact their customer service and the recording said he was number 5 in line and then number 4 in line a few times, then it jumped to he was number 2 in line a couple of times or so, then he was no 1 in line and got disconnected around 15 minute mark. So after a while he called again and surprise, surprise...it was an identical recording and his place in queue happened to be 5, then 4 a few times the 2 again for a coupe of iterations, finally made it to number 1 and at 15 minute mark got disconnected again. He tried one more time and the same thing happened. Started at number 5 went down to 1 in the same sequence as the previous two times and he got disconnected around 15 minute mark.
I sent them an email and got a canned response that “you’re requesting has been received and being reviewed by our support staff”. Since then they haven’t taken any action. Sent them three additional emails and haven’t gotten response to any of them.
Old review: I was very please with it. Very easy to use.
My husband tried to contact their customer service and the recording said he was number 5 in line and then number 4 in line a few times, then it jumped to he was number 2 in line a couple of times or so, then he was no 1 in line and got disconnected around 15 minute mark. So after a while he called again and surprise, surprise...it was an identical recording and his place in queue happened to be 5, then 4 a few times the 2 again for a coupe of iterations, finally made it to number 1 and at 15 minute mark got disconnected again. He tried one more time and the same thing happened. Started at number 5 went down to 1 in the same sequence as the previous two times and he got disconnected around 15 minute mark.
I sent them an email and got a canned response that “you’re requesting has been received and being reviewed by our support staff”. Since then they haven’t taken any action. Sent them three additional emails and haven’t gotten response to any of them.
Old review: I was very please with it. Very easy to use.
J : Good sealer for the price
My first vacuum sealer and I'm pretty happy with this unit so far. Probably one of the best values for the price. I would definitely recommend this unit but you need to make sure you're ok with cons below. Some con's weren't a big deal but something to consider.
Pros:
- Price, one of the lowest priced units that delivers great performance
- I like the touch buttons as it's easy to use
- Has all the basic features plus some nice enhancements like a dry/moist and gentle/normal suction
- Has a wine stopper/vacuum attachment
- Has a separate canister attachment so you can vacuum a solid container
Cons
- Locking the lid before vacuuming take a bit of pressure. There's 2 latches at the ends that require you to really push down to lock. A lever would've been better.
- No built in cutter for rolls. A nice to have convenience so you're not using your scissors all the time.
- Instructions say to wait 40 sec between sealing. Not a big deal as the time it takes to prep the next bag is about that long anyway.
- No roll storage in the machine so you need to pre-cut your bag with your scissors
Pros:
- Price, one of the lowest priced units that delivers great performance
- I like the touch buttons as it's easy to use
- Has all the basic features plus some nice enhancements like a dry/moist and gentle/normal suction
- Has a wine stopper/vacuum attachment
- Has a separate canister attachment so you can vacuum a solid container
Cons
- Locking the lid before vacuuming take a bit of pressure. There's 2 latches at the ends that require you to really push down to lock. A lever would've been better.
- No built in cutter for rolls. A nice to have convenience so you're not using your scissors all the time.
- Instructions say to wait 40 sec between sealing. Not a big deal as the time it takes to prep the next bag is about that long anyway.
- No roll storage in the machine so you need to pre-cut your bag with your scissors
Pineapple : Not a good product, at all!
Prior to purchasing this vacuum sealer, most reviews were excellent reviews? I have been using the food saver vacuum sealer for 6 years, but it was time to get another one. I wanted to find a vacuum sealer that didn't cost as much, maybe another brand? I purchased the Nutrichef as it was the most popular sealer that people were buying. That was a terrible vacuum sealer! It took a lot of force to set the bag and lock it in place to the machine could vacuum seal the bag. After double checking the rubber seal and resetting it back in the machine I still had to force it shut, even after flipping the rubber around. Only to find the suction was minimal and could not suck the air out of the bag unless I squeezed all the air out of the bag by hand with the motor running, then and only then did the machine started to suck the air out. When the suction started it was a weak suction and barely got the rest of the air out after I squeezed the air out by hand. The seal was ok. The next time I used the machine it wouldn't suck the air out of the bag again, so I checked the vacuum hole in the machine and there was hardly any suction from the machine. Amazon sent a second one to me hoping the first was a defective machine, but the second machine was just as bad and didn't work any better. I returned both machines to Amazon. Sorry but this is not a good sealer.
slunder : We weren't happy with it :(
We did not get good results with this model at all. We have had 3 of the FoodSaver brands and after a while they don't work, usually cannot be fixed at that point and they are expensive to replace so we decided to give this less expensive option to seal foods a try. It is not as bulky as a FoodSaver and does not even sound as rugged as the FoodSaver, almost sounds like a cheap jigsaw cutting wood LOL After attempting to seal over a dozen packages of meat and some walnuts it was very disappointing as only two of the packages actually sealed. The rest were left with air in them still because it does not seal all the way across, it leaves small quarter inch or more gaps for air to get back in (aka not getting all the air out). Returned the product and will seek a better alternative or pony up and go back to FoodSaver brand.
M&D West : Great sealer that is easy to use and powerful
I had sealer in the past, but it died awhile back. After going back and forth on a couple we decided to go with the Nutrichef sealer. It had great reviews plus had a few videos reviews that were great. It came with some per cut bags and a small roll of bags to cut to length. It also came with a wine cork stopper to vacuum the air out of the bottle so it doesn’t go flat plus it has an air hose to vacuum seal close certain Tupperware containers.
I have used this everyday for the past 5 days and I love it. It so easy to use and simple to use buttons. You can just seal the bag or you can vacuum and it automatically seals for you. At anytime while it’s vacuuming you can select the seal button and it will seal right then. You have 2 modes to chose from normal or gentle depending on what you are doing and you can pick dry or moist for the food option. If there is too much moisture it will end up sucking it up causing clog the vacuum and/ or damage the motor. You do have to push to down on both sides and hear a click to make sure the side locked in place. You can push one side down at a time if that is easier and once you done push the Buttons on both sides to unlock the sealer. When I go to use whatever I sealed shut the food is still nice and fresh plus you can use it to freeze food and not worry about it getting freezer burnt and still fresh after thawing it.
I really enjoy this sealer a lot and it’s coming in real handy. I recommend it to anyone looking for a sealer
I have used this everyday for the past 5 days and I love it. It so easy to use and simple to use buttons. You can just seal the bag or you can vacuum and it automatically seals for you. At anytime while it’s vacuuming you can select the seal button and it will seal right then. You have 2 modes to chose from normal or gentle depending on what you are doing and you can pick dry or moist for the food option. If there is too much moisture it will end up sucking it up causing clog the vacuum and/ or damage the motor. You do have to push to down on both sides and hear a click to make sure the side locked in place. You can push one side down at a time if that is easier and once you done push the Buttons on both sides to unlock the sealer. When I go to use whatever I sealed shut the food is still nice and fresh plus you can use it to freeze food and not worry about it getting freezer burnt and still fresh after thawing it.
I really enjoy this sealer a lot and it’s coming in real handy. I recommend it to anyone looking for a sealer
Jessica Serrano-Gregg : Great replacement for the name brand food sealers
Purchased as a replacement for our 10 year old seal-a-meal that’s still working however my husband has recently discovered the joys of the Sous-Vide cooking method and wanted something more up to date and more compact and this fit the bill for what he was looking for so I made the executive decision to go ahead and purchase this on a lighting deal.
Compared to our seal-a-meal it’s definitely an upgrade. It’s compact, sleek and easy to use. It’s your standard vacuum food sealing machine with a few upgrades. Here’s what I love:
* it’s compact and sleek, easy to store because of its size
* it’s definitely quieter than our old one
*love the moist or dry foods option!!! Really convenient for using marinades with sous-vide preparation!
*easy to clean
*can use any brand of vacuum food bags
We’ve only used it a few times yet. We purchase meat in bulk and portion out to freeze so this worked as desired for that. The other time was for sous-vide preparation and it worked like a champ. Overall we’re very happy with this new food sealer and have not run into any issues with suction or sealing.
Compared to our seal-a-meal it’s definitely an upgrade. It’s compact, sleek and easy to use. It’s your standard vacuum food sealing machine with a few upgrades. Here’s what I love:
* it’s compact and sleek, easy to store because of its size
* it’s definitely quieter than our old one
*love the moist or dry foods option!!! Really convenient for using marinades with sous-vide preparation!
*easy to clean
*can use any brand of vacuum food bags
We’ve only used it a few times yet. We purchase meat in bulk and portion out to freeze so this worked as desired for that. The other time was for sous-vide preparation and it worked like a champ. Overall we’re very happy with this new food sealer and have not run into any issues with suction or sealing.
Nevin McConnell : tl;dr: Burns through plastic and allows air into the vacuum, but you can workaround it. #annoying
tl;dr: This product works, but you have to work around it's flaws. I was going to give a one-star review until I stumbled upon a trick that actually created a seal (described below).
Flaws:
• The 'Seal' button initiates a heating sequence that is flawed, burning through the plastic and making a vacuum impossible. I've tried two of the top rated vacuum bags on Amazon (links below)
Explanation: I put in a bag and try to create a seal (by pressing the Seal button) before adding food. When I press that button, the heating element applies an inconsistent amount of heat across the width of the bag, burning through the plastic in a few locations, and allows air to flow slowly (see picture). In picture there is a side-by-side comparison of me trying to vacuum pack some coffee beans. The one attached to the vacuum sealer just completed the process, the one by it's side was sitting for a few minutes and lost it's vacuum.
Workaround:
• For some reason, choosing vacuum + seal (pressing the Vac-Seal button), the device sucks out all air and then creates a seal properly, holding the vacuum. So for me, I must always use the Vac-Seal button (which is workable as long as you have 3 sides of the bag already sealed, and you can actually apply a vacuum).
Notes:
• I've used two of the top rated vacuum bags here on Amazon:
and
And both show the same symptoms. Pretty sure it's not the bag, given that the problem follows the button I press (Seal broken, Vac+Seal works).
• I'm also aware of their requirements to let the temperature cool down before applying another seal, and have done this repeatedly to double check how my sealer works (or doesn't work)
Ugh, annoying.
Flaws:
• The 'Seal' button initiates a heating sequence that is flawed, burning through the plastic and making a vacuum impossible. I've tried two of the top rated vacuum bags on Amazon (links below)
Explanation: I put in a bag and try to create a seal (by pressing the Seal button) before adding food. When I press that button, the heating element applies an inconsistent amount of heat across the width of the bag, burning through the plastic in a few locations, and allows air to flow slowly (see picture). In picture there is a side-by-side comparison of me trying to vacuum pack some coffee beans. The one attached to the vacuum sealer just completed the process, the one by it's side was sitting for a few minutes and lost it's vacuum.
Workaround:
• For some reason, choosing vacuum + seal (pressing the Vac-Seal button), the device sucks out all air and then creates a seal properly, holding the vacuum. So for me, I must always use the Vac-Seal button (which is workable as long as you have 3 sides of the bag already sealed, and you can actually apply a vacuum).
Notes:
• I've used two of the top rated vacuum bags here on Amazon:
and
And both show the same symptoms. Pretty sure it's not the bag, given that the problem follows the button I press (Seal broken, Vac+Seal works).
• I'm also aware of their requirements to let the temperature cool down before applying another seal, and have done this repeatedly to double check how my sealer works (or doesn't work)
Ugh, annoying.
P. Allen : Makes a Better Seal Than Your Traditional Freezer Bags
My husband finally convinced me to order one a vacuum sealer. We shop a lot in bulk and freeze a lot of meats. So he put this in my Amazon cart to force me to buy it. I must say that it takes a little bit of adjustment when using it. Although the process is very simple, you have to make sure you align things properly and ensure you have closed it to get the proper vacuum sealing. After a few tries, we finally got the hang of it. I did 3 stars on ease of use, along with freshness given, I just got the unit and it will take a little time to give a truer evaluation after more uses. For suction power, I gave this 4 stars given, I have not had the opportunity to allow the meat to freeze and see the end results. I will update the review should I find the results improve or if there were any issues with the freezing of the meats. All -in - all, I think it is a great investment, I will be able to use the rolls or bags as needed and not purchase bags that are not sized appropriately or have bags sitting in storage for long periods of time.
Masta Qui : Amazing - Tips included if you're not a full included pamphlet reader
I've always wanted one and this exeeded expectations.
I was under the impression, from the images, that it had buttons. To my surprise, the buttons are just as touch sensitive as the Google keyboard I'm using on my phone to write this review.
I've always been curious about how these devices worked. There is a small learning curve of about 3 attempts, but that's just to get an idea of how much of a gap you need between the item in the bag and the end of the bag. The instructions are straight-forward but do omit that you need about an inch or so of a gap.
Last thing you want to do is put items in the bag and it ends up not being enough space. But that just takes 1 failure to perfect sealing.
One last more than Worthy of mentioning item is that is does have a few combinations of types of items being put in so that's good, but there's also two options on sealing.
There's "Seal" & "Vac Seal"
Seal is for sealing without the need to vacuum (cut a piece off the roll and need to seal one side before sealing the opposite side, in which would then vac seal)
And Vac Seal is the combination of vacuuming and then sealing. The key note for Vac Seal is that it will make the vacuuming sound, and then silently seal (all sealing is slient). So, after the vacuuming sound stops, pay attention to seal button to turn off. I prematurely open it before realizing that the sealing happens after the vacuuming sound and not during.
That may be somewhere in the instructions, but I'm that dude lol
I was under the impression, from the images, that it had buttons. To my surprise, the buttons are just as touch sensitive as the Google keyboard I'm using on my phone to write this review.
I've always been curious about how these devices worked. There is a small learning curve of about 3 attempts, but that's just to get an idea of how much of a gap you need between the item in the bag and the end of the bag. The instructions are straight-forward but do omit that you need about an inch or so of a gap.
Last thing you want to do is put items in the bag and it ends up not being enough space. But that just takes 1 failure to perfect sealing.
One last more than Worthy of mentioning item is that is does have a few combinations of types of items being put in so that's good, but there's also two options on sealing.
There's "Seal" & "Vac Seal"
Seal is for sealing without the need to vacuum (cut a piece off the roll and need to seal one side before sealing the opposite side, in which would then vac seal)
And Vac Seal is the combination of vacuuming and then sealing. The key note for Vac Seal is that it will make the vacuuming sound, and then silently seal (all sealing is slient). So, after the vacuuming sound stops, pay attention to seal button to turn off. I prematurely open it before realizing that the sealing happens after the vacuuming sound and not during.
That may be somewhere in the instructions, but I'm that dude lol
Nancy Broadbent : and the little hand pump I bought to suck air out of bags just wasn't cutting it
I've recently become a fan of sous vide cooking, and the little hand pump I bought to suck air out of bags just wasn't cutting it. I did a lot of research and ordered this vacuum sealer by NutriChef. It's great! It's a little tricky fully understanding the instructions because it is had to see all of the components shown in the photograph, but eventually I figured it out and it is a snap to use. I very quickly bagged and sealed five strip steaks to freeze for future sous vide cooking, and I can see using it to seal all sorts of cooked and uncooked food. It also has a sleek, low profile appearance which makes it easy to store on a shallow shelf. I love it!
Reverof : Great but has One Big Draw-Back
The presentation of the product is beautiful and sleek. The product's light weight makes it easy to carry and store in high places, if choosing. The provided basic user guide and the simple labeled buttons on the product, made it user-friendly. I have used the product frequently for fresh fruit and vegetables from my garden. The only big back-draw I am experiencing with the product, is the cover "Lock Hook" process/step. A customer is supposed to be able to lightly push the cover closed until you hear both locks on each side of the product click. I have not been able to successfully locking the cover this way no matter the size of the vacuum bag or food, or the dryness or moisture of food. The only way I am successful at locking the cover is by applying quite some pressure on each side of the cover separately. Even this way, I can only lock one lock hook at a time. Though I am a healthy individual with average strength, after 5 consecutive uses, the locking process was tiresome. It is a shame that this is such a big draw-back because everything else about the product is great.
Roxanne White : So easy to use & works flawlessly!
I I’ve never owned a vacuum sealer machine before this one. Looking at them in Costco, they were always too expensive for me to pull the trigger. I recently purchased a Sous Vide machine & it’s too difficult to get the air out of ziplock bags to use the machine properly. I decided it was finally time to purchase one of these machines!
There are SO many options on Amazon & being the frugal person I am, I was looking at some of the vacuum sealers half the price of this one. Many had nothing but rave reviews – what could go wrong? Someone told me about a website that checks Amazon for fake reviewers (robots, fake accounts, people who never actually purchased the item). I found out most of these vacuum sealers, especially the really cheap ones, have 90% fake reviews!!! How awful!
I stumbled upon the Nutrichef vacuum sealer, looked up the review quality, and almost all of them are legitimate reviews. The people reviewing this machine actually paid for it & are happy with it! This little machine comes with individual bags, a roll of bags (I’m hooked on the roll – you can make any size you want!), and the hose to vacuum seal jars! This hose doesn’t seem to be included in most other vacuum sealers I was browsing on Amazon – it’s sold $15 separately. I haven’t used the hose yet but I know it’ll come in handy!
I didn’t hesitate to buy this bad boy. When it arrived, I vacuum sealed maybe a dozen things. It’s SO easy to use, works perfectly, and seems very durable. I Sous Vide some spareribs (they take 24 hours in a 158 degree water bath!) & the seal held up the entire time. No air or water got into the bags. I’m very, very impressed & glad I decided on the Nutrichef vacuum sealer.
There are SO many options on Amazon & being the frugal person I am, I was looking at some of the vacuum sealers half the price of this one. Many had nothing but rave reviews – what could go wrong? Someone told me about a website that checks Amazon for fake reviewers (robots, fake accounts, people who never actually purchased the item). I found out most of these vacuum sealers, especially the really cheap ones, have 90% fake reviews!!! How awful!
I stumbled upon the Nutrichef vacuum sealer, looked up the review quality, and almost all of them are legitimate reviews. The people reviewing this machine actually paid for it & are happy with it! This little machine comes with individual bags, a roll of bags (I’m hooked on the roll – you can make any size you want!), and the hose to vacuum seal jars! This hose doesn’t seem to be included in most other vacuum sealers I was browsing on Amazon – it’s sold $15 separately. I haven’t used the hose yet but I know it’ll come in handy!
I didn’t hesitate to buy this bad boy. When it arrived, I vacuum sealed maybe a dozen things. It’s SO easy to use, works perfectly, and seems very durable. I Sous Vide some spareribs (they take 24 hours in a 158 degree water bath!) & the seal held up the entire time. No air or water got into the bags. I’m very, very impressed & glad I decided on the Nutrichef vacuum sealer.
P. Allen : Makes a Better Seal Than Your Traditional Freezer Bags
My husband finally convinced me to order one a vacuum sealer. We shop a lot in bulk and freeze a lot of meats. So he put this in my Amazon cart to force me to buy it. I must say that it takes a little bit of adjustment when using it. Although the process is very simple, you have to make sure you align things properly and ensure you have closed it to get the proper vacuum sealing. After a few tries, we finally got the hang of it. I did 3 stars on ease of use, along with freshness given, I just got the unit and it will take a little time to give a truer evaluation after more uses. For suction power, I gave this 4 stars given, I have not had the opportunity to allow the meat to freeze and see the end results. I will update the review should I find the results improve or if there were any issues with the freezing of the meats. All -in - all, I think it is a great investment, I will be able to use the rolls or bags as needed and not purchase bags that are not sized appropriately or have bags sitting in storage for long periods of time.
J : Faulty closure/heating element
This is not a unit that my elderly mother would be able to use as you need to press firmly down on the unit to "click" the top of the unit into place to begin the vac seal process. Additionally, my clip did not stay closed from the very first use and I had to therefore continually hold down the unit to ensure the clips would remain together so that the unit could work. Lastly, as I always do at least ten items each time I vac seal, this unit did not even make it to number 10 before the heating element that seals the bag overheated. This would cause the next bag to begin to melt and interrupt the vac seal process. I had to then take a break and return to the vac seal task later. This is not a workhorse like that other name brand we have all purchased at some point. I am therefore giving this a one star rating as there is no need for me to keep this item. Additionally, it is one of those items that promises a "reward" for review, I am going to assume that is why there are so many.
LAJ473 : Good for the price, not great
I have tried this on dry (candies & chips) and moist (cooked meats) food, and on small versus large quantities.
Pros: 1) inbuilt bag cutter 2) easy to setup and use 3) great price
Cons: 1) all air was not removed, especially with the moist foods. I am not sure if this is an issue with the bags or the item itself.
I returned it and invested in a FoodSaver which better met my vacuuming expectations. Its worth it in my mind, when I spend hundred on bulk meat, to have the best vacuum sealer. this is not it.
Pros: 1) inbuilt bag cutter 2) easy to setup and use 3) great price
Cons: 1) all air was not removed, especially with the moist foods. I am not sure if this is an issue with the bags or the item itself.
I returned it and invested in a FoodSaver which better met my vacuuming expectations. Its worth it in my mind, when I spend hundred on bulk meat, to have the best vacuum sealer. this is not it.
Tc Hefty : Great Product for Great Price
I needed to replace my old vacuum sealer but did not want to spend a fortune. The whole purpose of my vacuum sealer is to save money by buying in bulk. I read a million reviews and finally decided to give this one a try. I am SOOO glad that I did. The first time I used it took a minute to figure out how to get the bag just right in the sealer. The directions are just some pictures. Once I figured out how to get it in the sealer just right it was super east to seal. I packaged about 10 packs of meat. I packaged chicken breasts, hamburger, and steaks. It all sealed great. I did not have wait in between sealing each package. By the time I got the next package ready the sealer was ready. I have used it several times since and it is still working great. I do recommend if you are wanting to seal something that has a lot of liquid in it that you freeze it first and then put the frozen item in the freezer bag and seal it. This is not because this sealer does not do a good job (I have not tried the moist option) but because it just works so much better with any sealer to do it that way. My last sealer was very expensive and worked well with the moist option when I was sealing things to freeze that had a marinade with it but it just seems to get more air out and last longer when I froze it in a zip lock for about an hour or so and then took it out of the zip lock and sealed it in a vacuum bag and put back in freezer.
Mckenzie : Great buy! Easy to use!
Loving this! I've used it for raw fresh deer meat, rotisserie chicken leftovers, and dehydrated deer meat. It works well and is super easy to set up and use. Some need to know tricks for wet meat/items (in no particular order):
1. drain off as much juice as possible
2. pat it dry
3. hold the bag below the vacuum sealer so that gravity takes effect and the juice stays below the sealer, and more air gets sucked out.
4. You can also semi freeze the meat for 30 minutes to an hour depending on amount, and then seal the bag. This way the juices are frozen and won't try to suck to the top
5. Put the bag in a large mason large or bowl and fold the top 3-4 inches of the bag over the jar or bowl before putting wet items in, then after the bag is full, take it out and fold the bag back to normal. This prevents moisture from touching the end that you seal.
You don't want moisture at the sealing end of your bag at all! Happy vacuum sealing everyone!
1. drain off as much juice as possible
2. pat it dry
3. hold the bag below the vacuum sealer so that gravity takes effect and the juice stays below the sealer, and more air gets sucked out.
4. You can also semi freeze the meat for 30 minutes to an hour depending on amount, and then seal the bag. This way the juices are frozen and won't try to suck to the top
5. Put the bag in a large mason large or bowl and fold the top 3-4 inches of the bag over the jar or bowl before putting wet items in, then after the bag is full, take it out and fold the bag back to normal. This prevents moisture from touching the end that you seal.
You don't want moisture at the sealing end of your bag at all! Happy vacuum sealing everyone!
Get the Best : won't work for 11" bag
What I don't like about:
Max Width of bags: It doesn't seal 11" bag. 8" bags are included, that means 8" would be the max width?
Free bags after registering: "Register your product for a 1 yr warranty within 7 days and get 2 free vacuum sealer rolls" Are they going to mail me those automatically?
The thickness of the bags included in the box: It is very thin.
To compare with my other vacuum sealer, the heating strip doesn't seem to be hot enough, maybe it is not for heavy duty bags?
The psi is little more than my mini sealer with no brand name that I bought form Amazon. The $30 mini sealer works great for 6" width bags, takes longer for 8", and won't work for 11". I thought this one does vacuum seal 11", but not.
What I like about:
The design, size and weight. it is easy to store and not heavy.
It requires little effort to lock the lid, I have to grab and squeeze.
What I like about:
Max Width of bags: It doesn't seal 11" bag. 8" bags are included, that means 8" would be the max width?
Free bags after registering: "Register your product for a 1 yr warranty within 7 days and get 2 free vacuum sealer rolls" Are they going to mail me those automatically?
The thickness of the bags included in the box: It is very thin.
To compare with my other vacuum sealer, the heating strip doesn't seem to be hot enough, maybe it is not for heavy duty bags?
The psi is little more than my mini sealer with no brand name that I bought form Amazon. The $30 mini sealer works great for 6" width bags, takes longer for 8", and won't work for 11". I thought this one does vacuum seal 11", but not.
What I like about:
The design, size and weight. it is easy to store and not heavy.
It requires little effort to lock the lid, I have to grab and squeeze.
What I like about:
rsheldiii : so during normal handling of the device you can easily set them off 3
There's common knowledge in the sous vide community that until you're ready for a chamber vacuum sealer, you should just get the cheapest regular vacuum sealer you can find. I decided to buck this trend given the stellar reviews on this model, which I later realized were because the seller gives out free goodies if you leave a review.
Let's go through the pros and cons shall we?
Pros:
1. nothing
Cons:
1. The overflow trough cannot be removed. It is also extremely shallow. It is also, get this, situated at an angle. These features combined means the trough designed to catch overflowing fluids spills after maybe a tablespoon of liquid.
2. The buttons are not buttons, they are capacitative sensors. They have no feedback and will activate with the slightest touch, so during normal handling of the device you can easily set them off
3. The various modes do almost nothing
4. The included accessory attachment is extremely short and does not fit foodsaver attachments, not that I expected it to. It can be shimmed with a bit of tape, however.
Seriously, just buy a save-a-meal or a foodsaver, don't waste your money on this garbage. Now, where's my free goodie bag
Let's go through the pros and cons shall we?
Pros:
1. nothing
Cons:
1. The overflow trough cannot be removed. It is also extremely shallow. It is also, get this, situated at an angle. These features combined means the trough designed to catch overflowing fluids spills after maybe a tablespoon of liquid.
2. The buttons are not buttons, they are capacitative sensors. They have no feedback and will activate with the slightest touch, so during normal handling of the device you can easily set them off
3. The various modes do almost nothing
4. The included accessory attachment is extremely short and does not fit foodsaver attachments, not that I expected it to. It can be shimmed with a bit of tape, however.
Seriously, just buy a save-a-meal or a foodsaver, don't waste your money on this garbage. Now, where's my free goodie bag
Saoirse : One of the best purchases I’ve made!
I just received the NutriChef today and couldn’t wait to try it. This little machine is amazing, and I feel like I hit the lottery. It’s so easy to use! Some reviews say that it takes a bit of time to figure it out, but for me, at least, it was a true no brainer (no offence). I just just wanted to try it out, so I vacuum sealed celery, leeks, cherry tomatoes, a large tomato I merely cut in half, two 1/2 “ ham slices (in one bag), and a ham hock. Easy, fast, and yeah, kind of fun. The buttons are self explanatory. I posted pictures of the little tag that was on the sealer packing. This is all I used to figure out how to operate the sealer function. The reviews explained how to seal really liquid items, so I’ll be using that hint to seal fresh chopped tomatoes. BTW. I’m 71 years old, so if I can figure it out, anyone should be able to. Go for it!
Gary R. Morrison : Does not work
I ordered this one to replace another brand that broke. I attempted to package 15 packages tonight. The first seal failed on about half of them and I could not complete the vacuum pack. On close examination, there appears to be a bubble/imperfection in the seal.
Also, the product is not stable and tends to tip when you raise the lid. I cannot recommend this one and will search for a replacement.
Also, the product is not stable and tends to tip when you raise the lid. I cannot recommend this one and will search for a replacement.
Brandon B. : Good product for the money!
Bought this prior to a hunting trip out of state in order to butcher and package venison on-site. Tested on an empty soda can and crushed it pretty well at home, but the real test would be after the deer were harvested. I didn’t have super high hopes for a $50ish machine but I was pleasantly surprised. It did a great job on roasts. It’s shortfall was burger though. I suspect the meat was a bit too moist and clogged the texturing in the bags, preventing all of the air from being removed. It got most, but not all of the air out. It does seal extremely well, but when it starts to heat up, give it a break to cool off so you don’t burn out the heat tape. We did about 20 bags back to back with no issues, but it was starting to smell hot. In short, for an inexpensive machine or as a back-up you can’t go wrong and the seller is extremely communicative. Would have given 5 stars if the burger had been vacuumed better.
Vermillion : It WORKS!
This purchase makes my second vacuum sealer, and there is a world of difference between the two. Both are simular small models, but the old one filled me with anxiety when I would use it because of several issues. The Nutrichef is what a vaccuum sealer should be. My number one releaf came when I opened it. The Nutrichef is easy to open with the release buttons on each side,whereas the old one requiring me to push down hard on each side, (usually several hard pushes were required to get it to unlock). It does take a bit of pressure to close, about equal to my old one. My old one was very difficult to get it to create the vacuum. It would take many repositionings to create the vaccuum. On my first attempt with the Nutrichef, I saw the bag collapse around my food as the air was expelled - and then it sealed. Then on each of the next 23 packages of food I made, I had no issues! The size of the Nutrichef is compact it fits in my cabinet without making new wonder "is it worth the lost space? " I have not used the extras that came with it. The cork for wine bottles looks really good, and I am sure it will do the job. I don't own a vacuum container, so I can't comment on that. I am very happy I ordered the PYLE NUTRICHEF VACUUM SEALER. I can't imagine you will not be pleased. It is a great value, especially for the price.
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