Thank you for the compliment! You should still read the instruction manual - we did and it will help you understand all the product does and safety features! I wish you luck with your new food sealer!
You make it look so easy, we have a FoodSaver vacuum but haven't used it. I will get it out and start using it now. Thanks for the reminder and quick lesson.
If you have any thoughts or questions about vacuum sealers, feel free to write your comment below! And here are the Time Stamps for if you want to select specific sections of the video! 00:00 - Intro to FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer 00:48 - Importance of Not Wasting Food 01:03 - Prices of FoodSaver Vacuum Sealers 01:22 - Finding the Product at Costco 01:48 - What the FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer Starter Kit Includes 02:17 - Reasons Why I Drug My Feet on Buying a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer 02:31 - The Difference Between the FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer and Regular Ziploc bags 02:43 - Step-by-Step Example of Me Using the Vacuum Sealer (Be sure to read your own instruction manual for specifics before trying it yourself!) 04:54 - Questions for you! Have you ever used a Vacuum Sealer? Tell us in the Comment Section! 05:05 - Conclusion
Hey- watched your video re: meat that then goes into the freezer- well that works! But could I bake some protein-type fruit and oatmeal bars- seal them and just store them in i.e. a non frozen state like room temperature and would they last 2 months/4 months- A year (For this is the case with Store-bought Power bars- or do I need extra sugar/salt or some other additives??????). Thanks!
Hi there! Oh that's a tough one because I know it takes specific things to make food safe when it is stored at room temperature- especially long term. I don't know how they do it with Power Bars but it is more than salt and sugar. It sounds like a neat idea if you can figure out how to do it safely so the food doesn't spoil. Just be careful because spoiled food is no fun and can make a person sick, so you don't want that. I wish you luck!
I seal bottom of bag first. Then roll back to edge of seal and cut bag. Wrap food in saran wrap place in the bag . Then seal . Bottom of my bags are around 1/16 to 1/8 inch .
Wait til you try using the attachment for sealing mason jars for dry foods/beans. I’ve used the ziploc before and don’t care for them. We also don’t bother keeping the bag roll inside. We found out that there was too much waste. Love foodsavers. Been using them for eons! Leftovers are put in a container (SOUPER CUBES) freeze, pop them out then vacuum seal!
I just bought mine from Costco, the FM2900. Mine does not have the bag cutter on the outside. It is located inside and I can't get it to cut. Very annoying!
Oh no- that does sound frustrating. It sounds like a different model if that is the case. I have always had good luck in returning and exchanging items at Costco- it might be worth it to go in and ask them for assistance with the product or return it if it isn't working properly or easily. I wish you much luck with finding the best way to use the product!
Thanks for asking! A lot of the food I freeze is for my son. If he's really hungry or it's dinner, I will take out a bag with more meat. If he's not very hungry, I'll grab a lighter bag. It's all about not wasting food if I can help it.
is the plastic in the one from Cosco this years version on sale, is it healthier/ less toxic than ziploc and dollar store brands ? Anyone researched this ?
I don't know which type of plastic is healthier, that's a good question. I tried to look it up but couldn't find any concrete answers. I do think the vacuum sealed plastic has been better with the quality of the food when I thawed and cooked it because there was no air or frost in the vacuumed plastic with the food. The frozen Ziploc freezer baggies had air and frost in with the food, even when I tried to get it all out before freezing. I hope you find the right type of plastic and storage for your family! : )
Oh no- that's frustrating! If its not working properly, I would try to return it and exchange it for another one. It sounds like something may have broken.
I’m still in the ‘squeeze as much air as ya can’ phase of food storage. 😅 We just have to use it sooner because it’s more likely to become freezer burnt.
I totally get it! I was in that phase for my whole life up until a month ago! : ) And the squeeze-all-the-air-out strategy does work in the short term- so that's a win!
Hmmm... I have not had that happen, but maybe its because I only fill up the bag halfway or less with food so there is plenty of space, or the food I'm freezing isn't overly juicy. Let us know if you come up with a solution!
@@AuthorCarolineFleur @johnemurrill That green tray is not the vacuum (to be honest I don't know how it vacuums) the green tray is the drip tray for an overflow juices that may come out. It is removable so you can clean it.
Hi again - I looked on the Costco website and FoodSaver website and could not find the details of the warranty. Costco stated that they have a generous return policy so that may be why they don't list the warranty. The FoodSaver website says that the information is in the manual, and I can't find our manual. So next week when I go to Costco, I will look on the box itself to see if it says the warranty and let you know!
Oh no Matty Ghost- well I'm glad to hear you were able to return it if it didn't work for your needs. I think that's an interesting thought- maybe soft items or liquids aren't going to work correctly with this item!
Hi Holly - I am not sure what is best, but we use the "dry" setting if it's bread, rolls, biscuits, things like that. We use the "moist" setting for almost everything else we freeze, like cut up chicken, burger, etc. I hope that helps and I wish you luck on testing out your new vacuum sealer! If you find the dry vs. moist work better with other foods, let me know!
