- Vertical Space Saving Design and Integrated Bag Opener
- Indicator lights & Manual Control to indicate current setting, vacuum progress and for added control
- Seal Button, Seal Perfection, Release Buttons, Roll Cutter
- Built-in Roll Holder, Accessory Hose & Port
- Auto Bag Sensing, Removable Dishwasher Safe Drip Tray
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Includes V3825 Appliance, One 11 inch x 18 foot heat seal vacuum roll, twelve pre-made quart heat seal vacuum bags, 2 1/4 quart oval marinator canister, quick start guide and reference manual. Heat Seal Rolls made of dishwasher safe and microwavable material and can be customized in length.
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71 of 72 people found the following review helpful
I bought this unit, and I am very satisfied with its performance. On the plus side, the unit works automatically and puts a very good seal on the package. It has more control over the vacuum, and the canister hose is now built into the unit. On the con side, the owners manual leaves much to be desired. I would recommend that you briefly read the quick start guide, then go right to the website and watch the videos. I could not get the sealer to work until I watched the video... then it was very easy, and it works great every time.
If your used to the old food saver vacuum units, then this one takes a bit getting used to, because its automatic. The bags feed in the side of the unit, but you have to learn how to feed in the bag! Once it's fed in the machine, then a clamp comes down automatically and does the vacuum or seal (depending on the setting you use), but you have to wait till it's completely done and stopped to remove the bag. If your a volume packager, this is NOT the unit for you, as it takes a bit longer than the older units and you will likely get fustrated. If your like me... and seal when I have leftovers, open cheese, or freezing... this works well, but it is not as fast as the older flip top sealers. I do like the bag holder features, as this has been an issue with me from the beginning.
After reading all the comments on the Internet, I was not sure if I should invest in this unit... but I decided to try it anyway, and am VERY HAPPY with the sealer. The negatives are running 50 /50 on the net, but most people complain about the bag feed. Look at the video, take some time to learn (15 minutes), and then it's easy. If you don't want to read directions and learn... then buy something else.
If your used to the old food saver vacuum units, then this one takes a bit getting used to, because its automatic. The bags feed in the side of the unit, but you have to learn how to feed in the bag! Once it's fed in the machine, then a clamp comes down automatically and does the vacuum or seal (depending on the setting you use), but you have to wait till it's completely done and stopped to remove the bag. If your a volume packager, this is NOT the unit for you, as it takes a bit longer than the older units and you will likely get fustrated. If your like me... and seal when I have leftovers, open cheese, or freezing... this works well, but it is not as fast as the older flip top sealers. I do like the bag holder features, as this has been an issue with me from the beginning.
After reading all the comments on the Internet, I was not sure if I should invest in this unit... but I decided to try it anyway, and am VERY HAPPY with the sealer. The negatives are running 50 /50 on the net, but most people complain about the bag feed. Look at the video, take some time to learn (15 minutes), and then it's easy. If you don't want to read directions and learn... then buy something else.
30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
I just recently brought the FoodSaver 3825 and my major complaint about the unit is the difficulty in getting the bags to seal. It does work if you enter the bag into the slot just right but it used to be a step that didn't require any thougth or finagaling with the older lift-up units. And then once a bag has been used once, the attempt to reuse it with an open edge that is not as stiff as a new bag is even more difficult. I've had gallon bags that I could only use once because the unit would not recognize the cut edge.
Also, when using the unit to creat your own custom bags, the waste generated by the FoodSaver's limitation of making a sesl 1˝ to 2 inches from the edge, is a real waste of what are very expensive bags. I'm fortunate that I own a plastic sealer and I use that to seal the edges of my custom bags with an edge of only 1/4 to 3/8 inches. The savings in bags will pay for my sealer in a very short time.
The good thing that I can say about this unit is the vacuuming abitlity with canisters. I've had nothing but good results using this feature of the machine. It does a better and quicker job than my older FoodSaver. Others have complained about cracked canisters, but I never had a problem with that on my old machine. As for this unit it is still too soon to tell as I've only had it for a week.
Finally this unit is noisier than earlier versions I've had of the FoodSaver systems and I find that a little annoying. All in all I think I would have been better off with a less "advanced" unit and question whether this model is an "upgrade" at all.
Also, when using the unit to creat your own custom bags, the waste generated by the FoodSaver's limitation of making a sesl 1˝ to 2 inches from the edge, is a real waste of what are very expensive bags. I'm fortunate that I own a plastic sealer and I use that to seal the edges of my custom bags with an edge of only 1/4 to 3/8 inches. The savings in bags will pay for my sealer in a very short time.
The good thing that I can say about this unit is the vacuuming abitlity with canisters. I've had nothing but good results using this feature of the machine. It does a better and quicker job than my older FoodSaver. Others have complained about cracked canisters, but I never had a problem with that on my old machine. As for this unit it is still too soon to tell as I've only had it for a week.
Finally this unit is noisier than earlier versions I've had of the FoodSaver systems and I find that a little annoying. All in all I think I would have been better off with a less "advanced" unit and question whether this model is an "upgrade" at all.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
I got this unit at [...], includes the marinate dish, 12 - quart size bags and a roll of bag material.
I've wanted a foodsaver for years but (1) didn't know a lot about them beyond the infomercials (2) didn't know anyone who had one (3) wasn't sure that it was a worthy investment. Things have changed! I've had a few people recommend them and it piqued my interest. We were at Costco and walked by and looked at the box and decided to get it on an inpulse (and it was $20 off). We also buy a lot in bulk and for 2 people, it's hard to go through EVERYTHING before it goes bad.
At first glance it doesn't look like anything spectacular. The box/packaging isn't all that appealing.
SETUP: The cardboard insert is VERY CONFUSING - it tells you to throw it out, but the picture on it makes you think you should throw out the plastic insert as well - I'm glad I didn't. That would have been BAD! STRONGLY recommend reading the instructions first so you know what buttons to push for what. I couldn't figure out why my bags weren't sealing, I had to push the Seal button twice so it would seal to make a bag instead of thinking it needs to vaccuum it out first. Figured that out when the machine spent 3 minutes whirring really loudly and my bag wasn't sealed.
Aesthetics. It stands upright so it takes up little to no space (NICE). We have ours on the counter and it's going to stay there. I like the chrome look, so far it's stayed clean. No fingerprints! It's also nice that it will hold a roll of bags on the inside. (I would recommend getting the bag holder accessory - $10 so you can store the quart size baggies). I would make your own quart size baggies vs. buying them, less expensive that way.
What I've used it for: At first I went a little seal happy and played with the machine. I got bulk size nuts and separated them into 4 packets. We sealed meats (we used to buy freezer ziplock bags but the meat always had freezer burn on them). I've resealed bags of chips (in their original packaging - it won't take the air out, but much easier than wrestling with the bag clips).
DOWNSIDE: You cannot vaccuum pack veggies unless you've blanched and froze them first! That seems like a pain because I like my veggies to be raw to cook. Also have to "pat down" the inside of the bag when sealing meats - the juices rise out of the bag which doesn't seal it properly (some of the juice got between the seal strip) and can damage the machine (figured that out from other users). Also if you're planning on freezing baby food, stock, anything wet, you have to first freeze it, then seal in their frozen state. Instructions recommended using ice cube trays.
Trying out: I just purchased a set of canisters (recommended for storing items that are crushable, veggies, moist and use often items). I went to Bed Bath & Beyond and got the set for $16 ($20 with 20% off coupon). Looking forward to trying them out. Also looking to purchase the 6qt canisters for storing dog food and rice.
This all seems like a "lot of work" but in the end it's worth it. I defrosted a steak that I "foodsavered" and it was tender, juicy and amazing! I never knew that freezer burn could destroy the meat like that. It's definitely changing my outlook on the value of this little machine.
I'm also excited to use this machine now when we travel and pack our wet items and seal it. We use space bags for our clothes to conserve space, but this will help prevent spillage of shampoo, lotions etc.
I've wanted a foodsaver for years but (1) didn't know a lot about them beyond the infomercials (2) didn't know anyone who had one (3) wasn't sure that it was a worthy investment. Things have changed! I've had a few people recommend them and it piqued my interest. We were at Costco and walked by and looked at the box and decided to get it on an inpulse (and it was $20 off). We also buy a lot in bulk and for 2 people, it's hard to go through EVERYTHING before it goes bad.
At first glance it doesn't look like anything spectacular. The box/packaging isn't all that appealing.
SETUP: The cardboard insert is VERY CONFUSING - it tells you to throw it out, but the picture on it makes you think you should throw out the plastic insert as well - I'm glad I didn't. That would have been BAD! STRONGLY recommend reading the instructions first so you know what buttons to push for what. I couldn't figure out why my bags weren't sealing, I had to push the Seal button twice so it would seal to make a bag instead of thinking it needs to vaccuum it out first. Figured that out when the machine spent 3 minutes whirring really loudly and my bag wasn't sealed.
Aesthetics. It stands upright so it takes up little to no space (NICE). We have ours on the counter and it's going to stay there. I like the chrome look, so far it's stayed clean. No fingerprints! It's also nice that it will hold a roll of bags on the inside. (I would recommend getting the bag holder accessory - $10 so you can store the quart size baggies). I would make your own quart size baggies vs. buying them, less expensive that way.
What I've used it for: At first I went a little seal happy and played with the machine. I got bulk size nuts and separated them into 4 packets. We sealed meats (we used to buy freezer ziplock bags but the meat always had freezer burn on them). I've resealed bags of chips (in their original packaging - it won't take the air out, but much easier than wrestling with the bag clips).
DOWNSIDE: You cannot vaccuum pack veggies unless you've blanched and froze them first! That seems like a pain because I like my veggies to be raw to cook. Also have to "pat down" the inside of the bag when sealing meats - the juices rise out of the bag which doesn't seal it properly (some of the juice got between the seal strip) and can damage the machine (figured that out from other users). Also if you're planning on freezing baby food, stock, anything wet, you have to first freeze it, then seal in their frozen state. Instructions recommended using ice cube trays.
Trying out: I just purchased a set of canisters (recommended for storing items that are crushable, veggies, moist and use often items). I went to Bed Bath & Beyond and got the set for $16 ($20 with 20% off coupon). Looking forward to trying them out. Also looking to purchase the 6qt canisters for storing dog food and rice.
This all seems like a "lot of work" but in the end it's worth it. I defrosted a steak that I "foodsavered" and it was tender, juicy and amazing! I never knew that freezer burn could destroy the meat like that. It's definitely changing my outlook on the value of this little machine.
I'm also excited to use this machine now when we travel and pack our wet items and seal it. We use space bags for our clothes to conserve space, but this will help prevent spillage of shampoo, lotions etc.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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I have had 3 foodsavers over the last 23 years. The 1st one lasted the longest (12+ years) and was simple to use. I still use it today when my newer one shuts down. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kenneth Brundidge
Very glad I bought this
I almost didn't get this due to some bad reviews, but I'm really glad I did!!! I got it for a great price on amazon and I'm very happy with its sealing ability. Read more
Published 2 months ago by JessB
Works great!
I got this for my husband for xmas and he loves it! Really seals the food without the bags falling apart!
Published 4 months ago by Buckybooster
simple to use
I can't get any easier than this unit . Works just fine. I cant wait to butcher my next deer. I will also try it on my dried cures Ital1an sausage
Published 6 months ago by John A. Zupa
Poor quality
This is my third Foodsaver and thought if I upgraded each time I would get better technology. Instead I get a machine that is worse than the last. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dan
Vacuum not working
This is review is for the 3880. Its just the step up from it, stands up straight, etc. However, I'm posting it here to address the vacuum issue. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Alex Stevenson
Good sealer, but it stopped sucking
We purchased this almost three years ago at Costco. For two-and-a-half years it worked great. We buy a lot of bulk, and with just two of us it seemed to make sense so that stuff... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Erick S. Hacking
Great toy for my househusband
My hubby loves this thing, especially with all the canning and freezing of his gardening yield -- he's like a woman with new jewelry!!!
Published 9 months ago by Grammy in TN
Wasteful and Aggravating
This is our second FoodSaver model, and while the technology is great, and we love the functionality, this model has too many design flaws to earn better than two stars. Read more
Published 14 months ago by anomalink
Love it!
This is wonderful for the thrifty cook! Buy family pak meats, divide to your portion sizes & save $$$! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Kim Bouchard
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