FoodSaver V2840 Advanced Design Vacuum Food Sealer, White/Black

by FoodSaver

• Home vacuum-packaging system vacuums, seals, and shuts off automatically
• 2 vacuum speeds; CrushFree Instant Seal; extra-wide nonstick sealing strip
• Flip-up space saving design; stainless steel lid; dishwasher-safe antibacterial drip tray
• Bag material, accessory hose, and instructions included
• Measures 16-3/4 by 9-3/4 by 14-1/2 inches

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000AANXDG
• Item model number: T000-03502-001
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (176 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,017 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

The New V2840 is simpler, sleeker and smarter, taking the favorite FoodSaver featuers and making them better than ever. The innovative new design flips up to conserve counter space when not in use. The stainless steel lid is a perfect accent for any kitchen. The V2840 offers easy, intuitive operation adn new features includein an extra-wide sealign strip and two vacuum speeds. Hands Free Operation vacuums, seals and shuts off automatically with a single touch. Easy-clean Drip Tray removes easily is dishwasher safe and antibacterial. Includes built in roll holder and cutter to simplify making custom-size bags. Adjustable food settings allows user to change the seal level for the type of food - moist or dry. canister mode achieves the best vacuum on canisters and accessories. Includes starter kit of bag material, accessory hose, quick start guide, and instructions.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

482 of 484 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I Love This Thing November 22, 2007

By Kenneth Auger

If you have a refrigerator and/or a freezer and store food, you want one of these! I was torn between rating this four or five stars. It does have one flaw, but there is a simple work-around (See Cons below). It does everything the manufacturer says it will do and more. I have the v2490, which I think is the Costco version of this model. I've been using it for a year and a half now. I am very pleased. It has definitely paid for itself through savings in bulk purchasing and preserving leftovers. I have kept food in the freezer for embarrassingly long times without any freezer burn or other detectable deterioration. It is so simple to use that one does not need to read the instructions to begin using it. However, I do recommend reading them for important maintenance information and to learn how to get the full benefits from this appliance.

Pros:
It always works as expected.
Simple and easy to use.
Easy to clean and maintain.
Relatively quiet for a vacuum pump.

Con:
The gaskets are a bit of a problem. There are two foam gaskets, one on the lid and one on the base, that meet to form the seal when you lower the lid to vacuum and seal. The problem is that after a while the weight of the lids begins to compress these gaskets and they begin not to seal. When this happens you can hear the pump trying to get the air out, but it never finishes. I was very disappointed when this started happening. I searched the Internet for other users' experiences, and found this to be a fairly common problem. The problem is the two sealing gaskets.

Here's what I did to remedy this problem. First I removed the gaskets (very easy to do) and gently washed them with warm soapy water, letting them soak for about ten minutes.... I hung them dry for a day and put them back in (also easy to do). This fixed the problem. My FoodSaver worked like it did when it was brand new. I was amazed. As far as I could tell, there was nothing in the printed instructions that dealt with this issue.

Second, I got a small piece packing foam and put it between the lid and the base to keep the lid from closing all the way when not in use. If you do this, be sure to position the piece of foam so that it is not touching either the foam gasket in the lid or the one in the base, as this will cause indentions in the gasket foam and prevent it from forming a seal.

Third, I called the manufacturer and ordered some replacement gaskets as backup. They were only one dollar per pair plus a mailing charge. The new gaskets were here in a couple of days. I haven't used them yet as the work-around using the piece of foam to hold the lid up seems to be keeping the old gaskets in working order.

Conclusions:
I think that the manufacturer should design a catch of some sort to stop the lid from closing all the way when the appliance is not in use. This would eliminate the problem with the sealing gaskets. Other than that the FoodSaver seems well designed, sturdy, and very handy to have in the kitchen.

Recommendation:
Highly Recommended. If you eat food you need one of these. Read more ›

380 of 386 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!!!! November 29, 2005

By NuJoi VINE™ VOICE

This is my first experience with a vacuum seal product and it has been a great one. I shop at a wholesale club, but I cook for one. I've had this less than a week and I have completely transformed my freezer. I have things packaged in individual serving sizes, including poultry, fish, seafood and even desserts.

I have two disappointments, but no regrets. The first is that the appliance is huge. The flip up design is a necessity and even then it looks imposing. In fairness to Tilla, the dimensions are listed on the box. I'm out of counter and cabinet space so mine lives on top of the refrigerator.

My second complaint is that the canisters are not freezer-safe. This is very disappointing because it adds extra complexity to freezing items that contain a lot of liquid. You need to place items on a baking sheet in the freezer and then use the FoodSaver bags once the items are frozen. For liquids, you need to freeze them in solid blocks and then place them in the FoodSaver bags. The instructions also suggest you use canning jars designed for the freezer when freezing liquids. I've tried to find the canning jars, but I've had no luck with the usual suspects. I'm not ready to order a full case from Amazon, but maybe that's the only way they are sold. Things would be so much easier with freezer-safe caninsters.

Even with those two complaints, my purchase was worth it. I've gained freezer space and my bulk items will last longer.

It hurts to leave three inches of bag material unused when sealing items, but I'm convinced this is still less wasteful and more efficient than the tons of freezer bags I go through. The bags are reusable and can be washed in the diswasher.

The DVD was extremely helpful.... The bags and bag material included are enough to whet your appetite. If you register the product online, Tilla will send you coupons for the accessories, but they are only good for purchases directly from FoodSaver. You can't use them at another store.

Must-have accessories are the bottle stoppers and food marinator. Read more ›

169 of 173 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have in the kitchen August 1, 2006

By Wooden

Amazon Verified Purchase

I love this product! This is my second FoodSaver I've had in the last 4 years. The first one stopped working properly after 3 years so I purchased this one and I LOVE IT! I recommend this FoodSaver to all my friends and those who have bought it like it too.

Tips: If it stops giving a complete vacuum, remove the gaskets - both top and bottom, put them back in; lock the handle and press the vacuum and seal button. When it is finished, wait 6-7 seconds before releasing the handle. This will reseed the gaskets. One suggestion I received from CS was to soak the gaskets in hot water for about 2 hours and let dry completely before re-installing them. They said this would help keep them more pliable.

I use this to seal virtually everything. When I grill out, I make extra brats or burgers, seal them in packages (the size of one meal for two) and re-heat in the bag in boiling water. You'd never know it was cooked months earlier. We enjoy BBQ all year long this way.

Bottom line, I don't every want to be without one.

69 of 69 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars V2840 Vacuum Packer is NUMBER #1 February 25, 2006

By J. Y. Mcmillan

Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this vacuum packer for myself for a Christmas present this last year. I had used the old style for 4 years straight without any problems. It finally started faultering at times, which it had a right to; I used it everyday and sometimes all day packaging meat during hunting season. I knew I needed something that could do larger jobs and this packer can do it! I found it's quiet, easier to use, has simple "NO BRAINER" buttons and even a cutter inside! You put the bag in, pull it through under the arm cutter, Vacuum what length you want and then cut it off. Fill the bag and turn it around and seal the other end. I just have to touch one button and the machine stops when it has vacuumed all the air and sealed. All my meats and products look professionally done;if not better than the meat market! I opened some nuts I had packed a year ago and couldn't tell it from this years fresh nuts. If you don't buy bulk like we do but need something for occasional vacuum packing I still reccommend this V2840 for the first time buyer. I think this one will outlast the old model as well as make your experience of Vacuuming more pleasureable. Oh, I almost forgot about the moist button. If you package something moist it won't harm your product or the machine! Good going FoodSaver!