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This vacuum sealer from Rival lets you preserve your leftovers, bulk foods, and important documents far more effectively than using zipper-lock bags or plastic wrap. Oxygen and moisture are the mortal enemies of fresh food and other items. This device vacuums oxygen out of the included pre-cut plastic storage bags, then seals the plastic with its bag cutter. Save time, save money, and preserve the taste and nutritional value of the foods you purchase.
 Preserve your leftovers, bulk foods, and important documents far more effectively than using zipper-lock bags or plastic wrap. Click here for a larger image |
Air Out. Freshness In.
Why Vacuum Seal?
If you're looking to preserve food, vacuum sealing takes air out of the equation. Air can cause oxidation, robbing food of its fresh taste. It can cause dehydration, which hardens foods and promotes freezer burn. It can also expedite mold and bacteria growth. A secure vacuum seal protects your food against all of this, keeping it nice and fresh.
 The Seal-a-Meal system keeps food fresh for up to five times longer than conventional storage methods. |
 Vacuum trough catches overflow liquids, and is dishwasher safe. |
How Long Will Food Stay Fresh?
The Seal-a-Meal system keeps food fresh for up to five times longer than conventional storage methods. Here are a few examples:
- In the Freezer: it's always difficult to keep meat, especially fish, fresh. Seal-a-Meal keeps fatty fish like salmon and sea trout fresh for up to one year.
- In the Refrigerator: anyone who's ever stored berries knows how quickly they turn. The Seal-a-Meal System keeps berries at their best for 1-2 weeks.
- In the Pantry: your favorite cookie recipe makes three dozen--too many to eat before they go stale. The Seal-a-Meal System keeps homemade cookies oven-fresh for 3-6 weeks.
How Does It Work?
The sealer couldn't be easier to use, with its easy press/hold & release system. Grab a back, place your food inside, and it's vacuum sealed with the touch of a button--the sealing strip provides and airtight seal. An indicator light lets you know when it's ready, and you can cancel the process at any time, if necessary.
When you're done, cleanup is also a breeze. The sealer features a vacuum trough to catch overflow liquids, and has a dishwasher safe drip tray treated with antimicrobial protection. A bag kit is also included to get you started, and the sealer works with Seal-a-Meal and FoodSaver heat seal bags and rolls.
With a Rival Vacuum Food Sealer you can:
- Keep leftovers as fresh and delicious as the day they were prepared.
- Prepare make-ahead meals over the weekend, then store them for easy weeknight reheating.
- Buy food in bulk then freeze for later--use in meal or serving-size portions.
- Marinate meats in minutes instead of hours.
- Store delicate or moist foods with convenient canisters (not included).
- Seal and store meals in serving-sized portions for simple and effective portion control.
- Seal treasured photographs, collectible books, birth certificates or other valuable items.
Technical Specs
- Weight: 4.40 lbs.
- Dimensions: 15 x 7 x 4 inches (L x W x H)
- Cord Length: 24 inches
What's in the Box
Rival FSFGSL0100-015 Vacuum Sealer, Four Seal-A-Meal Vacuum Food Storage Bags, Documentation
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
147 of 149 people found the following review helpful
For years I have craved a FOODSAVER or SEAL-A-MEAL or other vacuum sealing products but I just couldn't swallow the expense of the large units available. I liked the variety of uses and containers available but I really just needed a unit to every once in a while seal gallon and quart size bags.
For years I used ZIPLOC's hand pump vacuum bags (Bags = difficult to find, expensive and the seals didn't last) and Reynold's hand held motorized vacuum system (Too much trial and error to get the pump positioned to start vacuuming...and the line was ultimately discontinued).
Recently purchased the Handheld FoodSaver model as a present for Xmas and contemplated getting one for myself when lo & behold......WOOT offered the RIVAL Vacuum Sealer for 1/2 the price.
I figured....what the hell?? If it sucks I can return it or I am out only a couple bucks.
Be advised....The Unit is not the smallest thing & does not have a long power cord and lays horizontally so don't expect to be far from an outlet or get a short extension cord. If you are using on a countertop in front of other appliance (i.e. coffee maker) expect to be a little cramped.
I started with the sample quart bags + Gourmet deli cold cuts bought = break up into 2 1-lb portions.
NOTE: This unit is NOT quiet. You push down....wait for Hands-Free light & Sealing light to go on....let go....wait for lights to turn off. Hit Open/Cancel button....VOILA! in ~10-15 sec Vacuum sealed food. So far....so impressed.
This unit is compatible with SEAL-A-MEAL & FOODSAVER bags and rolls...so ran off to the local warehouse club which have a package of rolls & bags for the lowest price.
NOTE: This unit does not offer a bag cutter like the more expensive units.....so a pair of scissors is necessary for trimming roll material.
Being at the warehouse club allowed me to pick up a variety of bulk purchase products to test the unit more thoroughly:
1) Large Cuts of meat.....Check
2) Pizza Rolls / Frozen Snacks....Check
3) Pork Chops....Check
4) Chicken....Check
5) Cheese...Check
6) Fruits & Veggies
After using the unit so far like 20+ times in 2 days.....I have to say I am impressed at this little unit. It is a very cost effective alternative to larger units. Even after purchasing the package of rolls & bags.....total cost was significantly less than the cost of the basic larger units.
While it doesn't have the versatility of other units with a Vacuum tube and other storage containers, or storage for rolls or a bag cutter, this unit is extremely effective if you are just looking to seal gallon & quart size bags....so I have to give it 4 stars.
I will update my review at a later date to review its reliability over a long period.
UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2011
Well...the unit is still working great after all this time and many rolls of Foodsaver bags.
I will note this....if you plan on sealing alot of stuff at once to create the bags ahead of time. This is because if you use the unit too many times in a row without a good period of time for the sealing coil to cool off.....it will prematurely seal the bag and all the air will not be completely removed from the bag. Also...I figure its good to not overwork the heating coil not as it is the #1 thing that breaks on Foodsavers/Vacuum Sealing units so theoretically this would be the thing to go bad 1st in this unit.
Anyhoo if I am sealing a large amount of stuff....I break the food up into the pre-made bags before and....seal a bag.....wait a couple minutes....go on to the next bag....etc.
For years I used ZIPLOC's hand pump vacuum bags (Bags = difficult to find, expensive and the seals didn't last) and Reynold's hand held motorized vacuum system (Too much trial and error to get the pump positioned to start vacuuming...and the line was ultimately discontinued).
Recently purchased the Handheld FoodSaver model as a present for Xmas and contemplated getting one for myself when lo & behold......WOOT offered the RIVAL Vacuum Sealer for 1/2 the price.
I figured....what the hell?? If it sucks I can return it or I am out only a couple bucks.
Be advised....The Unit is not the smallest thing & does not have a long power cord and lays horizontally so don't expect to be far from an outlet or get a short extension cord. If you are using on a countertop in front of other appliance (i.e. coffee maker) expect to be a little cramped.
I started with the sample quart bags + Gourmet deli cold cuts bought = break up into 2 1-lb portions.
NOTE: This unit is NOT quiet. You push down....wait for Hands-Free light & Sealing light to go on....let go....wait for lights to turn off. Hit Open/Cancel button....VOILA! in ~10-15 sec Vacuum sealed food. So far....so impressed.
This unit is compatible with SEAL-A-MEAL & FOODSAVER bags and rolls...so ran off to the local warehouse club which have a package of rolls & bags for the lowest price.
NOTE: This unit does not offer a bag cutter like the more expensive units.....so a pair of scissors is necessary for trimming roll material.
Being at the warehouse club allowed me to pick up a variety of bulk purchase products to test the unit more thoroughly:
1) Large Cuts of meat.....Check
2) Pizza Rolls / Frozen Snacks....Check
3) Pork Chops....Check
4) Chicken....Check
5) Cheese...Check
6) Fruits & Veggies
After using the unit so far like 20+ times in 2 days.....I have to say I am impressed at this little unit. It is a very cost effective alternative to larger units. Even after purchasing the package of rolls & bags.....total cost was significantly less than the cost of the basic larger units.
While it doesn't have the versatility of other units with a Vacuum tube and other storage containers, or storage for rolls or a bag cutter, this unit is extremely effective if you are just looking to seal gallon & quart size bags....so I have to give it 4 stars.
I will update my review at a later date to review its reliability over a long period.
UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2011
Well...the unit is still working great after all this time and many rolls of Foodsaver bags.
I will note this....if you plan on sealing alot of stuff at once to create the bags ahead of time. This is because if you use the unit too many times in a row without a good period of time for the sealing coil to cool off.....it will prematurely seal the bag and all the air will not be completely removed from the bag. Also...I figure its good to not overwork the heating coil not as it is the #1 thing that breaks on Foodsavers/Vacuum Sealing units so theoretically this would be the thing to go bad 1st in this unit.
Anyhoo if I am sealing a large amount of stuff....I break the food up into the pre-made bags before and....seal a bag.....wait a couple minutes....go on to the next bag....etc.
104 of 108 people found the following review helpful
This is a great no frills product. At 1/3 the cost of the "fancy brand name" sealer this unit does just what it is supposed to do..remove air and seal the bag. Sure there are units out there that have more bells and whistle but what do you expect for $50?? and on the gold box deal it's even better!!!
OK, so you can't manually stop the suction to seal soft foods and there is no hose to do canisters but again, for the price it does what it is supposed to. One thing it has and the fancy ones don't is the removable tray for liquids. After doing some chicken it's good to have the piece come out to get properly washed!
It makes noise yes.. it's a machine! I bet those complaining about how loud it is also complain about the sound of the ice from falling from the ice maker..
If you want a vacuum sealer and don't want to spend $100+ this one does the job perfectly (and uses the foodsaver bags too, just put the textured side up).
OK, so you can't manually stop the suction to seal soft foods and there is no hose to do canisters but again, for the price it does what it is supposed to. One thing it has and the fancy ones don't is the removable tray for liquids. After doing some chicken it's good to have the piece come out to get properly washed!
It makes noise yes.. it's a machine! I bet those complaining about how loud it is also complain about the sound of the ice from falling from the ice maker..
If you want a vacuum sealer and don't want to spend $100+ this one does the job perfectly (and uses the foodsaver bags too, just put the textured side up).
88 of 102 people found the following review helpful
I have owned another brand by foodsaver. It was loud. It took about a minute to seal. You need to line up the suction just right to remove the air. Unless you were blind you could tell when it was done. Rival's product does what it is supposed to do. Concerning the sound it is like complaining about a vacuum or air compressor for being loud. You don't like the noise don't use it. It works.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
It works!!
I just got this sealer and it was well packed and shipped promptly. I have only used it once and I was delighted with how quickly and quietly it worked. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Ozymandias
HORRIBLE
This food sealer is HORRIBLE. It is supposed to be great but its really difficult to use. You practically have to almost break the thing just to use it. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Nikki
good and affordable product
the old one i have broke down down and i need something affordable so i got this AND I LOVE IT i like the way u hold it down because the old one u had so much buttons ,i have used... Read more
Published 16 days ago by Denzel
Not very good...
I grew up in a household with a foodsaver that we used regularly. Once I moved out of the house I wanted to get a vacuum system for a variety of reasons (marinading, preservation,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by T. Bates
!!Don't buy this piece of crap!!!
So my food saver vacuum sealer died on me last month,I decided to buy the Rival Vacuum sealer.What a mistake it was. Read more
Published 1 month ago by linda
a sealer that sealed it's own fate..in the garbage!
This "rival food vacumn sealer" worked for 6 seals and then went bye bye. It would never complete a cycle again. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Maureen House
Heating element broke after very few uses.
Liked the unit while it worked, but only used it infrequently over a year, when heating element stopped working. Beyond warranty, of course. Read more
Published 1 month ago by dankh60453
Loud but works super
Unit is a little bit noisy bit other than that I love the suction power and it seals very well.
Published 2 months ago by lindohay
Pays for itself with cheese alone
Not the most feature rich machine, no cutter, etc, but gets the job done at a great price. Saves a ton of money on cold cuts and cheese. Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. Greenfield
It's a good one
Although a simple basic design, this product does just what it is supposed to do every time - in today's market place I rate that as high praise. jerry
Published 2 months ago by Gerald F. Barnhart
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