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
Q:
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
saltytoast : Works well, instructions need improvement
Have had this a couple of weeks now and have used it to freeze 30 lbs of green beans, a loaf of pumpkin bread and some sub buns. The vacuum sealer works very well-- a little too well in the case of the green beans--it sucked the little bits of water right off the beans and then wouldn't seal--didn't matter if we used dry or moist settings. We figured out that after the usual blanching, cooling and draining steps, spreading the beans out on clean dish towels for 30 min to an hour to dry helps, then when vacuum sealing, we hit the seal button at the first sign of water being sucked up toward the edge of the bag. This worked!!! Gentle setting worked great for bread and rolls. Overall, I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because instructions were pretty general. Would have helped to provide more detailed instructions for different types of foods, e.g. blanched vegetables. We had to do some experimenting to figure it out, and I would hesitate to use it on truly moist foods such as soups and stews. I would freeze these first in another container until solid, then pop out and vacuum seal.
connosieur : It's just OK. But a good value
I bought this a little less than two months ago and have had a chance to use it a few times. Here are some initial thoughts:
1) The product generally works fine, with the caveats below:
2) Construction is adequate but seems a bit flimsy. To seal the lid you insert the bag and press down on the lid until the two latches on the side engage. Sometimes it's easy to miss the fact that one of the latches hasn't engaged.
3) It seems to struggle a bit with moist foods. Even though it has a "moist" setting sometimes the vacuum sucks the moisture out of the bag which prevents the bag from sealing. I recommend patting any moist food dry with a paper towel.
4) The machine will accommodate bags with an opening of up to approx. 12 inches. It works fine on these larger bags. However when I tried using a bag with an approx. 4" opening, it wouldn't seal.
5) The registration process was irritating. They offer to extend the warranty and send some free bags if you register within a relatively short time, I think 10 days or so. However, as far as I could tell, you can't register without leaving a review. Since I had just received the product I hadn't had a chance to use it yet so it was difficult to leave a thoughtful review. However the clock was ticking on the registration period. So I left a 3 star rating along with the comment that I hadn't had a chance to use it yet so didn't really have an opinion. I got an email from the manufacturer expressing their concern over the rating. I have no idea whether my warranty was extended and I never received the bags.
6) However, this product is a bargain compared to the 3 FoodSavers I previously owned, all of which died within 2-3 years after only light use. So on a value basis, I would probably give it 4 stars.
1) The product generally works fine, with the caveats below:
2) Construction is adequate but seems a bit flimsy. To seal the lid you insert the bag and press down on the lid until the two latches on the side engage. Sometimes it's easy to miss the fact that one of the latches hasn't engaged.
3) It seems to struggle a bit with moist foods. Even though it has a "moist" setting sometimes the vacuum sucks the moisture out of the bag which prevents the bag from sealing. I recommend patting any moist food dry with a paper towel.
4) The machine will accommodate bags with an opening of up to approx. 12 inches. It works fine on these larger bags. However when I tried using a bag with an approx. 4" opening, it wouldn't seal.
5) The registration process was irritating. They offer to extend the warranty and send some free bags if you register within a relatively short time, I think 10 days or so. However, as far as I could tell, you can't register without leaving a review. Since I had just received the product I hadn't had a chance to use it yet so it was difficult to leave a thoughtful review. However the clock was ticking on the registration period. So I left a 3 star rating along with the comment that I hadn't had a chance to use it yet so didn't really have an opinion. I got an email from the manufacturer expressing their concern over the rating. I have no idea whether my warranty was extended and I never received the bags.
6) However, this product is a bargain compared to the 3 FoodSavers I previously owned, all of which died within 2-3 years after only light use. So on a value basis, I would probably give it 4 stars.
Donny : Don't buy!!!!
I purchased this item in June of 2017 and used maybe 10 to 15 times. It worked good in the beginning but then one day.....it decided to not work. The only thing I was using it for is my homemade beef jerkey. I originally thought it was the bags maybe....but it wasn't. The machine just doesn't suck suck suck like it did in the beginning LOL... anyway. You get what you pay for I guess. I'm on the market for a high quality one now!
Kerriann : Should have bought this first
**Update - this still works just as well as the day I bought it now in November 2018. I frequently use it to package fresh meat that I buy when it goes on sale. I've never, ever had a bag lose its seal - not even one! 100% satisfied**
I bought this to replace a cheap Aldi brand sealer that quit working after about 10 uses. What a difference! Excellent suction without being too loud or difficult to use. Worked the first time right out of the box, and haven't had a problem yet. I will update after more uses and after I've tried a wider variety of items .
I bought this to replace a cheap Aldi brand sealer that quit working after about 10 uses. What a difference! Excellent suction without being too loud or difficult to use. Worked the first time right out of the box, and haven't had a problem yet. I will update after more uses and after I've tried a wider variety of items .
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!
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!
Jon : One Star
Would not seal bags. Vacuum pump runs but the sealer doesn't work.
Caz H. : Seal part worked, but vac seal did not, then seal stopped too within 20 minutes of first use!
It didn't work for vac seal, that's the bottom line and that's what I bought it for.
I decided to test it for just sealing at first and it worked a couple of times, then I tried vacuum and seal and it definitely vacuumed and I'm like, this is so cool, but it made this horribly loud noise as it was vacuuming and I'm thinking, well, it will seal soon. I waited for the LED light to go out, as per instructions and when it got to 2 minutes I was like, hmmm, this can't be right.
So I started again, re-read the instructions, made sure I was doing everything correctly, and once again it vacuumed the air out VERY LOUDLY (you could not do this early in the morning or you'd wake the entire house up), and I waited (videoing it all the while for proof) and after about 4 minutes the light was still on and I had to press stop on the machine and sure enough the bag was still unsealed.
Clearly, the one I got is faulty - I called their customer service and got through to someone who was not particularly intelligent, but did eventually concur that the machine was 1) much noisier than it should be and 2) clearly wasn't working correctly.
So I am returning it to Amazon, and since the seller did NOT put the item in a box of any kind, it will be returned in the same original box with another label over the top of the original. I'm thinking it may have been damaged in transit as I would have liked for it to be in an Amazon box with some bubble wrap for some protection.
I think I'll try a different brand next time, but it's a shame because this looked good and seemed pretty simple to use, if only it had worked!
I decided to test it for just sealing at first and it worked a couple of times, then I tried vacuum and seal and it definitely vacuumed and I'm like, this is so cool, but it made this horribly loud noise as it was vacuuming and I'm thinking, well, it will seal soon. I waited for the LED light to go out, as per instructions and when it got to 2 minutes I was like, hmmm, this can't be right.
So I started again, re-read the instructions, made sure I was doing everything correctly, and once again it vacuumed the air out VERY LOUDLY (you could not do this early in the morning or you'd wake the entire house up), and I waited (videoing it all the while for proof) and after about 4 minutes the light was still on and I had to press stop on the machine and sure enough the bag was still unsealed.
Clearly, the one I got is faulty - I called their customer service and got through to someone who was not particularly intelligent, but did eventually concur that the machine was 1) much noisier than it should be and 2) clearly wasn't working correctly.
So I am returning it to Amazon, and since the seller did NOT put the item in a box of any kind, it will be returned in the same original box with another label over the top of the original. I'm thinking it may have been damaged in transit as I would have liked for it to be in an Amazon box with some bubble wrap for some protection.
I think I'll try a different brand next time, but it's a shame because this looked good and seemed pretty simple to use, if only it had worked!
Kayo : After a year I felt I needed to write a review because I almost gave product 1 star
This is a nice sealer the wet/ dry, normal suction and gentle for items like rolls is very helpful after a year the sealer is still going strong. The only setback is you have to be careful your hand or finger touch the seal button while the sealer is in the Vac/Seal mode. Hold and move the unit around by holding the sides. The buttons are very sensitive you only have to tap them I believe it is important to say if you believe there is a problem because there is no suction or bags seal before all the air is removed - the problem may not be with the sealer the problem may might be the bags Sweet Alice Vacuum Sealer Bag Rolls 4 mil Embossed Commercial Grade, Vac YaYa and Food Saver and Seal a Meal bags work without a problem. I have had nothing but problems with AVID ARMOR sometimes the bags work sometimes they don't I have gone through bag after bag. I got so frustrated I threw (yes threw) the sealer in the trash and started looking for a new sealer. It was a good thing also bought 1-pint Vac YaYa bags something told me to try them first - they worked like a charm, then I tried out a third band - a roll it also worked perfectly. I toyed to buy a second sealer for the AVID ARMOR bags. I bought 200 bags but I thought what is the bags don't work with the new sealer so I requested a refund. So, before you return or throw out the sealer try bags from another company. I almost threw out a perfectly functioning sealer. I am glad I bought this sealer.
Cora : TERRIBLE with any amount of moisture
I do not understand how this vacuum sealer has such high reviews, it's terrible. Save yourself the time and frustration and go with another brand. I bought this for food prep days so I could store grab and go freezer. It took TWO HOURS for me to seal 8 packs of room temp egg muffins. Any amount of moisture prevents the sealing capabilities. I tried every combination of settings and none solved the problem. I ended up having to seal each package an AVERAGE OF FOUR TIMES with pausing, manually drying, and moving the seal line each time. Each seal line has various gaps in it. It took an absurd amount of persistence and wasted time to get the food sealed. Don't waste your money or your time and go with a more expensive brand to save yourself the headache. Or maybe just only seal items without any amount of moisture at all.
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!
tiedyed69peace : Great Sealer for Any Budget
I have no basis for comparison, but I received my vacuum sealer today and am more than impressed. I had a bunch of venison slim Jim's and jerky to seal and freeze and used up all the included bags and rolled plastic. The process is easy and fast, and it is very obvious if the seal hadn't formed. You need to give the sealer 40 seconds in between seals, which isn't an issue considering you have to load the bags. I wanted a sealer primarily for cooking sous vide, and I didn't want to spend a ton or waste a ton of space on a giant one. This little guy is great. It reminds me of the size of the shredder part of a paper shredder. Easy to carry up from the basement storage and easy to set up. I'm not sure why anyone would pay any more for a sealer than this? This does everything I need it to do.
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!
Microfinish Employee : Mostly good.
I don't have a lot to compare this to, as the only other food sealing device with which I personally have experience is the fm4440 I got for my grandmother this past Christmas. However, I was sufficiently impressed with its functionality to turn my attention to what appears to be amongst the best sealers available for about half that price. Perhaps there is more reason than branding.
As much as I wanted to leave a gleaming five star review after the first 30 days of using this device, I now cannot. Put plainly, my attachment hose has broken. Obtaining a replacement has proven as yet problematic. Aside from the hose breaking, and (unlike foodsaver) replacement hoses being something PYLEUSA does not make commercially available, the sealer is amazing. I don't have a good way to test this, but I think it may provide a stronger vacuum than the foodsaver brand sealers. Until the hose breaks, it functions flawlessly with foodsaver brand attachments and accessories such as the containers, Ziploc style bags, and my personally most used, the jar sealers. (Both regular and wide mouth). This sealer is so good, that despite the issues I'm having replacing the hose, I'd still recommend it. I'd just also recommend you treat the hose like porcelain, and bear in mind that SoundAround support will jerk you back and forth for about a week before finally admitting the "free" replacement is going to run you $8, and for no amount of money may you possess an additional back up. It's simply not available.
I have included a close up of the cracked end of the hose, attached too the unit. The rubber band shown is holding the crack until I can get a replacement.
As much as I wanted to leave a gleaming five star review after the first 30 days of using this device, I now cannot. Put plainly, my attachment hose has broken. Obtaining a replacement has proven as yet problematic. Aside from the hose breaking, and (unlike foodsaver) replacement hoses being something PYLEUSA does not make commercially available, the sealer is amazing. I don't have a good way to test this, but I think it may provide a stronger vacuum than the foodsaver brand sealers. Until the hose breaks, it functions flawlessly with foodsaver brand attachments and accessories such as the containers, Ziploc style bags, and my personally most used, the jar sealers. (Both regular and wide mouth). This sealer is so good, that despite the issues I'm having replacing the hose, I'd still recommend it. I'd just also recommend you treat the hose like porcelain, and bear in mind that SoundAround support will jerk you back and forth for about a week before finally admitting the "free" replacement is going to run you $8, and for no amount of money may you possess an additional back up. It's simply not available.
I have included a close up of the cracked end of the hose, attached too the unit. The rubber band shown is holding the crack until I can get a replacement.
Bryan : I'm so pleased with this food vacuum sealer
I'm so pleased with this food vacuum sealer. Our other food sealer broke but I hated that thing (obviously different brand). It was bulky, loud, and difficult to use.This nutrichef pkvs18 is slim, sleek, and easy to use. No more multiple times just trying to get a bag to seal. It worked flawlessly and I really put it through it's paces right out of the box with having to package about 60lbs of meat. Thank you for making such a great product.
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.
Kathy G. Guevara : Excellent product - performs better than the expensive vacuum seal system I have used before
This product is light weight and so easy to use. I had paid MUCH more for a better known brand of vacuum seal in the past but this one is actually better and much more affordable. I like that there are two vacuum settings so that I can vacuum seal softer things like pasta without compressing too much. The vacuum is very good and the seal is also very good. It's enabled me to stop food waste in my home. We have Freezer Fridays where we eat leftovers we've saved from previous meals and no one has to cook or order in. I routinely use it when I fix half an apple for my grandson and vacuum seal the second half to eat later. It doesn't turn brown and stays fresh for days.
B and B : For the price it’s pretty good. I got it after my Foodsaver died ...
For the price it’s pretty good. I got it after my Foodsaver died on me after about a year and a half. It doesn’t work well with the textured foodsaver bags, as it doesn’t seem to have the heat to seal them properly. It can barely seal the Nutrichef brand bags. What I do is seal on nothing to warm the element up, then put in my bag, seal it, and then let it sit a bit after the light goes off. This gets a better seal.
It seems to do really well with moist foods, not letting juice suck up into the machine much, if at all. My old foodsaver would suck disgusting amounts of meat juice into it, but not the nutrichef.
It does feel a little chintzy the way it closes, and I suspect the plastic catches and releases will break eventually. But again, for the price it’s pretty hard to beat.
It seems to do really well with moist foods, not letting juice suck up into the machine much, if at all. My old foodsaver would suck disgusting amounts of meat juice into it, but not the nutrichef.
It does feel a little chintzy the way it closes, and I suspect the plastic catches and releases will break eventually. But again, for the price it’s pretty hard to beat.
D. E. Pitts : Update - unit has failed after less than 1 month of occasional use.
I have noticed that there is a small bump in the heating element of the sealing bar. This causes a bubble to form in the seal. For now, it's sealing fine. This happened on my last NutriChef sealer and after about 4 months of occasional use (appx. once per week) the bump wore through the protective cover over the heating element which caused the metal sealing strip to come into direct contact with the bags. This resulted in smoking and a melted hole in the bag. I hope it doesn't happen again to this one.
UPDATE Feb 26: The unit has failed. The bump on the heating element is causing the bags to leak after sealing. I tested the seal by placing a dry sponge and a piece of paper inside the bag. After sealing, I submerged the bag. I could see wetness on the paper inside the bag next to where the bump is in the seal. I am returning the unit and requesting a replacement.
Update May 2021: My replacement unit also failed, but for a different reason. It would not change from vacuum to seal. The unit was still under warranty and was replaced. The warranty service was excellent and the new unit is working as expected.
UPDATE Feb 26: The unit has failed. The bump on the heating element is causing the bags to leak after sealing. I tested the seal by placing a dry sponge and a piece of paper inside the bag. After sealing, I submerged the bag. I could see wetness on the paper inside the bag next to where the bump is in the seal. I am returning the unit and requesting a replacement.
Update May 2021: My replacement unit also failed, but for a different reason. It would not change from vacuum to seal. The unit was still under warranty and was replaced. The warranty service was excellent and the new unit is working as expected.
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.
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.
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:
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
saltytoast : Works well, instructions need improvement
Have had this a couple of weeks now and have used it to freeze 30 lbs of green beans, a loaf of pumpkin bread and some sub buns. The vacuum sealer works very well-- a little too well in the case of the green beans--it sucked the little bits of water right off the beans and then wouldn't seal--didn't matter if we used dry or moist settings. We figured out that after the usual blanching, cooling and draining steps, spreading the beans out on clean dish towels for 30 min to an hour to dry helps, then when vacuum sealing, we hit the seal button at the first sign of water being sucked up toward the edge of the bag. This worked!!! Gentle setting worked great for bread and rolls. Overall, I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because instructions were pretty general. Would have helped to provide more detailed instructions for different types of foods, e.g. blanched vegetables. We had to do some experimenting to figure it out, and I would hesitate to use it on truly moist foods such as soups and stews. I would freeze these first in another container until solid, then pop out and vacuum seal.
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.
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.
Kurt R. : Literally CRUSHES IT!
I've had other food sealers and this one is among the best. My latest was the Waring Pro PVS1000 Vacuum Sealer Systemand it works great but the bags for that gadget are getting insanely expensive. I thought I'd take a chance on this one. I think a great test for any sealing system is the empty soda can test. This thing literally CRUSHED it. Including a picture of two cans that I completely crushed with this unit. It's sealing capacity and ease of use are really far beyond what I expected for a (relatively) inexpensive food sealer. I really appreciate them including the attachment hose to use on wine bottles and more importantly mason jars. I already have the mason jar attachment and routinely use that to vacuum seal stews, soups, etc... put the liquid in very hot, vacuum seal them and they literally last for weeks in the fridge. Make sure you leave an inch at the top of the mason jar, once you start vacuum sealing the jar the very hot mixture returns to a boil and can make a mess of things if the jar is too full.
My fingers are crossed that this unit lasts. That's the only question mark left for me. Here's hoping.
My fingers are crossed that this unit lasts. That's the only question mark left for me. Here's hoping.
T. Rice : Added star for DEAL GOODS customer service
First couple times I used this it performed as it should. In other words it vacuumed sealed automatically. Thereafter it would no longer vacuum and seal at the same time. The vacuum would run and run and never seal. I waited and waited, thinking maybe it just took time. After 10-15 minutes of not sealing after numerous attempts it became obvious to me that it does not work. I researched reasons why it may not be sealing (i.e. position of the bag in vacuum chamber, material or moisture along the seal point, etc., etc. But I could never get it to work again. The only option is vacuum and the seal separately, but that of course inevitably loses varying degrees of the vacuum. Then the bags started leaking in my sous vide, although I could so no reason why. So I started double-bagging. Still could not get vacuum/seal to work. It would run for minutes and occasionally it would stop, making me think it had worked. No dice, did not seal.
I've had thins thing almost six weeks and it stopped working well in the first two. I should have returned it.
ETA: I contacted the vendor DEAL GOODS six months after purchase and they replaced the unit. I believe this goes above and beyond ordinary customer service and would recommend buying from them again in the future. As to whether the replacement NutriChef Vacuum Sealer performs better than the other, only time will tell. I did note that the heating element for sealing was different. Hopefully Nutrichef fixed the defect.
I've had thins thing almost six weeks and it stopped working well in the first two. I should have returned it.
ETA: I contacted the vendor DEAL GOODS six months after purchase and they replaced the unit. I believe this goes above and beyond ordinary customer service and would recommend buying from them again in the future. As to whether the replacement NutriChef Vacuum Sealer performs better than the other, only time will tell. I did note that the heating element for sealing was different. Hopefully Nutrichef fixed the defect.
Hans : Failed after three months, no warranty. Worked well for a while.
This is a good little machine but after only three months and despite careful cleaning it won't pull a full vacuum anymore and there's no warranty.
Except for that, Ms. Lincoln, how was the play?
It has an authoritative-sounding pump and on the moist setting makes an especially solid seal. This is my third vacuum sealer and although I would like it if the drip tray could be removed for cleaning, it’s the best so far.
There are two problems to be aware of:
When the sealing bar gets hot from sealing one bag after another, it is already hot when you close the machine. The bag is partially sealed before the vacuum pump kicks in so it never has a chance to get the air out. Open up the machine and stick it in the refrigerator for a while.
When the sealing process finishes there is no audible signal. You have to watch the indicator lights to see when they all go out. These are tiny little LEDs and difficult to see in bright light. I had problems at first putting in a new bag before the old one had finished.
Except for that, Ms. Lincoln, how was the play?
It has an authoritative-sounding pump and on the moist setting makes an especially solid seal. This is my third vacuum sealer and although I would like it if the drip tray could be removed for cleaning, it’s the best so far.
There are two problems to be aware of:
When the sealing bar gets hot from sealing one bag after another, it is already hot when you close the machine. The bag is partially sealed before the vacuum pump kicks in so it never has a chance to get the air out. Open up the machine and stick it in the refrigerator for a while.
When the sealing process finishes there is no audible signal. You have to watch the indicator lights to see when they all go out. These are tiny little LEDs and difficult to see in bright light. I had problems at first putting in a new bag before the old one had finished.
Hans : Failed after three months, no warranty. Worked well for a while.
This is a good little machine but after only three months and despite careful cleaning it won't pull a full vacuum anymore and there's no warranty.
Except for that, Ms. Lincoln, how was the play?
It has an authoritative-sounding pump and on the moist setting makes an especially solid seal. This is my third vacuum sealer and although I would like it if the drip tray could be removed for cleaning, it’s the best so far.
There are two problems to be aware of:
When the sealing bar gets hot from sealing one bag after another, it is already hot when you close the machine. The bag is partially sealed before the vacuum pump kicks in so it never has a chance to get the air out. Open up the machine and stick it in the refrigerator for a while.
When the sealing process finishes there is no audible signal. You have to watch the indicator lights to see when they all go out. These are tiny little LEDs and difficult to see in bright light. I had problems at first putting in a new bag before the old one had finished.
Except for that, Ms. Lincoln, how was the play?
It has an authoritative-sounding pump and on the moist setting makes an especially solid seal. This is my third vacuum sealer and although I would like it if the drip tray could be removed for cleaning, it’s the best so far.
There are two problems to be aware of:
When the sealing bar gets hot from sealing one bag after another, it is already hot when you close the machine. The bag is partially sealed before the vacuum pump kicks in so it never has a chance to get the air out. Open up the machine and stick it in the refrigerator for a while.
When the sealing process finishes there is no audible signal. You have to watch the indicator lights to see when they all go out. These are tiny little LEDs and difficult to see in bright light. I had problems at first putting in a new bag before the old one had finished.
Rick Rathman : Read Spec's, Research Your Choice
As with alot of products there is a learning curve, and depending how adept you are will dictate how well ít goes for you, I see far too many bad reviews all because someone couldn't comprehend how to use the product, this is a perfectly good vacuum sealer, I just got through using it with my wife and we were successful, with no issues, before we did use it we got familiar with all the buttons and read the directions, I picked this one after reading reviews and spec's on at least a dozen or so different ones, trying to find the best one for the price, I'm happy with my choice and only time will tell if it's a good one, but until then, would definitely recommend. When there is literally dozens of choices of the same product it is extremely difficult to pick the right one, all you can do is take your time and read read read.
Kerriann : Should have bought this first
**Update - this still works just as well as the day I bought it now in November 2018. I frequently use it to package fresh meat that I buy when it goes on sale. I've never, ever had a bag lose its seal - not even one! 100% satisfied**
I bought this to replace a cheap Aldi brand sealer that quit working after about 10 uses. What a difference! Excellent suction without being too loud or difficult to use. Worked the first time right out of the box, and haven't had a problem yet. I will update after more uses and after I've tried a wider variety of items .
I bought this to replace a cheap Aldi brand sealer that quit working after about 10 uses. What a difference! Excellent suction without being too loud or difficult to use. Worked the first time right out of the box, and haven't had a problem yet. I will update after more uses and after I've tried a wider variety of items .
tiedyed69peace : Great Sealer for Any Budget
I have no basis for comparison, but I received my vacuum sealer today and am more than impressed. I had a bunch of venison slim Jim's and jerky to seal and freeze and used up all the included bags and rolled plastic. The process is easy and fast, and it is very obvious if the seal hadn't formed. You need to give the sealer 40 seconds in between seals, which isn't an issue considering you have to load the bags. I wanted a sealer primarily for cooking sous vide, and I didn't want to spend a ton or waste a ton of space on a giant one. This little guy is great. It reminds me of the size of the shredder part of a paper shredder. Easy to carry up from the basement storage and easy to set up. I'm not sure why anyone would pay any more for a sealer than this? This does everything I need it to do.
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.
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.
Jon : One Star
Would not seal bags. Vacuum pump runs but the sealer doesn't work.
Damien : This is not for everyone, that's for sure!
Waste of money. I bought this, based on all these good reviews, for a friend's birthday. Her birthday was last weekend. This thing is horrible. I would say it sucks, but half the time it doesn't! It's a huge pain to mess with, and you need three hands: one to hold the bag, which is SO picky it misses the seal most of the time, and TWO hands on top of that, to close the clips, one on each side, each must be pressed individually, and hard, too. If I had seen and tried this heap before I bought it, I would NEVER have wasted my money. I can't return it, either, because the "return" policy ran out before my friend's birthday. Therefore, we hadn't even opened it, so we didn't know how bad it was until last weekend. We're stuck with it. Goodwill, I assume. I'll buy her a better one, but this is cheap, illogical, not particularly functional, plus it's completely worthless for anyone that has had a stroke, or an injury, as you need three hands, most of the time!
kailah_marie : Nutrichef does not on warranty with products bought on Amazon
UPDATE: DO NOT BUY! Nutrichef does not honor manufacturer warranty through items bought on Amazon. Filing a report with the BBB. Will NEVER buy from Nutrichef again.
REVISED: Have this little guy for less than six months. Haven't used it all that much but maybe once every couple of months to seal a couple of pounds of meat and a few bags of dehydrated jerky. Today, it pooped out on me in the middle of sealing some seasoned pork. It won't vacuum that air anymore. Calling support to see if I have lost my money on this or if they will honor the warranty.
I love this little sealer. But I don't like the cutter. A bit more of a hassle to use that blade and I can't seem to cut straight lines. I use scissors instead. Overall, it's a nice little machine for the cost. Use it to sterilize syringes for mycology purposes. I cut the bags into little 3” x 6” bags and sealed each side. The seals held very well under high pressure cooker conditions for 30 minutes. I haven't tried sealing anything wet yet. So far I am very pleased with my purchase.
REVISED: Have this little guy for less than six months. Haven't used it all that much but maybe once every couple of months to seal a couple of pounds of meat and a few bags of dehydrated jerky. Today, it pooped out on me in the middle of sealing some seasoned pork. It won't vacuum that air anymore. Calling support to see if I have lost my money on this or if they will honor the warranty.
I love this little sealer. But I don't like the cutter. A bit more of a hassle to use that blade and I can't seem to cut straight lines. I use scissors instead. Overall, it's a nice little machine for the cost. Use it to sterilize syringes for mycology purposes. I cut the bags into little 3” x 6” bags and sealed each side. The seals held very well under high pressure cooker conditions for 30 minutes. I haven't tried sealing anything wet yet. So far I am very pleased with my purchase.
Kurt R. : Literally CRUSHES IT!
I've had other food sealers and this one is among the best. My latest was the Waring Pro PVS1000 Vacuum Sealer Systemand it works great but the bags for that gadget are getting insanely expensive. I thought I'd take a chance on this one. I think a great test for any sealing system is the empty soda can test. This thing literally CRUSHED it. Including a picture of two cans that I completely crushed with this unit. It's sealing capacity and ease of use are really far beyond what I expected for a (relatively) inexpensive food sealer. I really appreciate them including the attachment hose to use on wine bottles and more importantly mason jars. I already have the mason jar attachment and routinely use that to vacuum seal stews, soups, etc... put the liquid in very hot, vacuum seal them and they literally last for weeks in the fridge. Make sure you leave an inch at the top of the mason jar, once you start vacuum sealing the jar the very hot mixture returns to a boil and can make a mess of things if the jar is too full.
My fingers are crossed that this unit lasts. That's the only question mark left for me. Here's hoping.
My fingers are crossed that this unit lasts. That's the only question mark left for me. Here's hoping.
James NYC : They won my business from "FoodSaver".. this thing is a tank, and it looks like a Maserati
I've had 2 FoodSavers FM2000 and the 4800 series. Neither of devices broke or anything. I would end up relocating or getting a new apartment, and simply leave the device with an old roommate. Its Manhattan, when you move, either take as little as you can or take everything. The Foodsaver series Vaccuum sealer was not on the list of things to keep. It was on the list of things to "order again off amazon" when you get settled.
Now in a new place, looking for the same device because i took the bag rolls (so expensive). Why i thought to leave the machine but take the bags is beyond me... 3 months later i'm looking on amazon and see the NutriChef.
things have changed, i'm running a small business (a gourmet coffee company online) i'm not just using this for my own food.. now i'm really comparing products. for at least 3 hours at work.. i'm reading each of the reviews of both systems the FoodSaver vs the NutriChef.
Based on what i read, NutriChef wins hands down.
So I ordered.
Within the first few hours of Vacuum sealing 70lbs of coffee i noticed the difference not only in the machine quality but also the bags.
the coffee beans cut through the bag and allowed air in, the ones that came with the NutriChef didn't.
The FoodSaver seemed to quit the vacuum process whenever it wanted, and would begin sealing afterwards.
The NutriChef somehow seems to perfectly measure and adapt its own timing, then slowly begin sealing WHILE its still Vacuuming. which ensures a good seal.
now i'm starring at 70lbs of coffee beans and smiling.
I cant imagine how good this thing would work for regular steaks and stuff, i put 3 hours into the machine right out of the box, and its still staring at me like "is that all you have?" if you don't believe this story, look at the pictures or look up "Empowered cup Coffee Co", we are very happy
Now in a new place, looking for the same device because i took the bag rolls (so expensive). Why i thought to leave the machine but take the bags is beyond me... 3 months later i'm looking on amazon and see the NutriChef.
things have changed, i'm running a small business (a gourmet coffee company online) i'm not just using this for my own food.. now i'm really comparing products. for at least 3 hours at work.. i'm reading each of the reviews of both systems the FoodSaver vs the NutriChef.
Based on what i read, NutriChef wins hands down.
So I ordered.
Within the first few hours of Vacuum sealing 70lbs of coffee i noticed the difference not only in the machine quality but also the bags.
the coffee beans cut through the bag and allowed air in, the ones that came with the NutriChef didn't.
The FoodSaver seemed to quit the vacuum process whenever it wanted, and would begin sealing afterwards.
The NutriChef somehow seems to perfectly measure and adapt its own timing, then slowly begin sealing WHILE its still Vacuuming. which ensures a good seal.
now i'm starring at 70lbs of coffee beans and smiling.
I cant imagine how good this thing would work for regular steaks and stuff, i put 3 hours into the machine right out of the box, and its still staring at me like "is that all you have?" if you don't believe this story, look at the pictures or look up "Empowered cup Coffee Co", we are very happy
B and B : For the price it’s pretty good. I got it after my Foodsaver died ...
For the price it’s pretty good. I got it after my Foodsaver died on me after about a year and a half. It doesn’t work well with the textured foodsaver bags, as it doesn’t seem to have the heat to seal them properly. It can barely seal the Nutrichef brand bags. What I do is seal on nothing to warm the element up, then put in my bag, seal it, and then let it sit a bit after the light goes off. This gets a better seal.
It seems to do really well with moist foods, not letting juice suck up into the machine much, if at all. My old foodsaver would suck disgusting amounts of meat juice into it, but not the nutrichef.
It does feel a little chintzy the way it closes, and I suspect the plastic catches and releases will break eventually. But again, for the price it’s pretty hard to beat.
It seems to do really well with moist foods, not letting juice suck up into the machine much, if at all. My old foodsaver would suck disgusting amounts of meat juice into it, but not the nutrichef.
It does feel a little chintzy the way it closes, and I suspect the plastic catches and releases will break eventually. But again, for the price it’s pretty hard to beat.
kailah_marie : Nutrichef does not on warranty with products bought on Amazon
UPDATE: DO NOT BUY! Nutrichef does not honor manufacturer warranty through items bought on Amazon. Filing a report with the BBB. Will NEVER buy from Nutrichef again.
REVISED: Have this little guy for less than six months. Haven't used it all that much but maybe once every couple of months to seal a couple of pounds of meat and a few bags of dehydrated jerky. Today, it pooped out on me in the middle of sealing some seasoned pork. It won't vacuum that air anymore. Calling support to see if I have lost my money on this or if they will honor the warranty.
I love this little sealer. But I don't like the cutter. A bit more of a hassle to use that blade and I can't seem to cut straight lines. I use scissors instead. Overall, it's a nice little machine for the cost. Use it to sterilize syringes for mycology purposes. I cut the bags into little 3” x 6” bags and sealed each side. The seals held very well under high pressure cooker conditions for 30 minutes. I haven't tried sealing anything wet yet. So far I am very pleased with my purchase.
REVISED: Have this little guy for less than six months. Haven't used it all that much but maybe once every couple of months to seal a couple of pounds of meat and a few bags of dehydrated jerky. Today, it pooped out on me in the middle of sealing some seasoned pork. It won't vacuum that air anymore. Calling support to see if I have lost my money on this or if they will honor the warranty.
I love this little sealer. But I don't like the cutter. A bit more of a hassle to use that blade and I can't seem to cut straight lines. I use scissors instead. Overall, it's a nice little machine for the cost. Use it to sterilize syringes for mycology purposes. I cut the bags into little 3” x 6” bags and sealed each side. The seals held very well under high pressure cooker conditions for 30 minutes. I haven't tried sealing anything wet yet. So far I am very pleased with my purchase.
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
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.
EErock : This is a sealed deal !
I've owned a few other brands in my time and quite honestly was never very impressed for one reason or another. Now I just received this today, so I cannot make any claims of prolonged use . However I can tell you that immediately I liked this thing. It was confirmed when i used it that this product is well built and seems powerful and is also more in the range of a compact size I had always planned to purchase but instead would end up with a huge counter top style. . So off to a good start but time will tell. Its got my vote already . Have a great day !
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.
saltytoast : Works well, instructions need improvement
Have had this a couple of weeks now and have used it to freeze 30 lbs of green beans, a loaf of pumpkin bread and some sub buns. The vacuum sealer works very well-- a little too well in the case of the green beans--it sucked the little bits of water right off the beans and then wouldn't seal--didn't matter if we used dry or moist settings. We figured out that after the usual blanching, cooling and draining steps, spreading the beans out on clean dish towels for 30 min to an hour to dry helps, then when vacuum sealing, we hit the seal button at the first sign of water being sucked up toward the edge of the bag. This worked!!! Gentle setting worked great for bread and rolls. Overall, I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because instructions were pretty general. Would have helped to provide more detailed instructions for different types of foods, e.g. blanched vegetables. We had to do some experimenting to figure it out, and I would hesitate to use it on truly moist foods such as soups and stews. I would freeze these first in another container until solid, then pop out and vacuum seal.
Hans : Failed after three months, no warranty. Worked well for a while.
This is a good little machine but after only three months and despite careful cleaning it won't pull a full vacuum anymore and there's no warranty.
Except for that, Ms. Lincoln, how was the play?
It has an authoritative-sounding pump and on the moist setting makes an especially solid seal. This is my third vacuum sealer and although I would like it if the drip tray could be removed for cleaning, it’s the best so far.
There are two problems to be aware of:
When the sealing bar gets hot from sealing one bag after another, it is already hot when you close the machine. The bag is partially sealed before the vacuum pump kicks in so it never has a chance to get the air out. Open up the machine and stick it in the refrigerator for a while.
When the sealing process finishes there is no audible signal. You have to watch the indicator lights to see when they all go out. These are tiny little LEDs and difficult to see in bright light. I had problems at first putting in a new bag before the old one had finished.
Except for that, Ms. Lincoln, how was the play?
It has an authoritative-sounding pump and on the moist setting makes an especially solid seal. This is my third vacuum sealer and although I would like it if the drip tray could be removed for cleaning, it’s the best so far.
There are two problems to be aware of:
When the sealing bar gets hot from sealing one bag after another, it is already hot when you close the machine. The bag is partially sealed before the vacuum pump kicks in so it never has a chance to get the air out. Open up the machine and stick it in the refrigerator for a while.
When the sealing process finishes there is no audible signal. You have to watch the indicator lights to see when they all go out. These are tiny little LEDs and difficult to see in bright light. I had problems at first putting in a new bag before the old one had finished.
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