FoodSaver Food Vacuum Sealer System with Compact Design and Handheld Accessory, Includes Assorted Vacuum Bags, FFS015

Delivery: the box arrives without the amazon box, if left outside door or in any unsafe area, everyone will be aware of the product.Unboxing: extremely easy to unbox, but not suitable for gift. Impossible to remove the labels of the delivery without damaging the box. Everything inside is perfectly safe and organise.First use: The machine comes with one easy to cut pladtic roll and different bags in 2 size, Medium and Large. It comes as well with the tools to adapt to the FoodSaver reusable bags.VERY IMPORTANT: THE MACHINE DOESN'T HAVE ANY POSSIBILITY TO CUT THE PLASTIC ROLL, LIKE MANY OTHERS. You mush use your own equipment to make sure to have a straight cut on the bag.To activate the machine you must press very firm on both side, and then activate the vacuum. Because of the energy needed to close the cover, I would recommend to do the extra-insurance, the machine is a middle-range but not the cheapest.For your info: the Nisbets Vacuum Pack Bags (any size) are not suitable for this machine.The machine once activated works extremely well, doesn't make too much noise - but still is not a silent machine.On the top you will find 4 green lights and 1 red light all in one line, that are indicative of the progress while the machine is in use, once the light are off, and you open the top cover, the bag is ready to be used.ANOVA/or similar users: the machine if used with high quality bags, offers the possibility to increase the quality of the final results.

I use this device for vacuum-packing squishy items to get them small enough to post with Royal Mail's 2nd Class Large Letter rate (£1) instead of Small Parcel (£3).I tried a cheaper unit before and it was just not much cop. This one works well and is easy to use. I've had it for 6 months or so and done at least 50 jobs with it. No issues at all.

This is a nice looking compact machine. However after about 15 attempts I had three well vacuumed bags. I was careful to follow the instructions, leaving plenty of room at the top of the bags. It seemed very hit and miss. Mostly, it missed. The sealing process is fiddly and the sealing starts before all the air is removed. I would not recommend.

Not as powerful as expected and a bit pricey for the performance

I bought this for my husband who deals with all kitchen things. He loves it. Freezer is very tidy now and food doesn't get freezer burn.

Firstly, thanks to the seller for sorting out a speedy replacement unit when the first was damaged in the post. One tip I would hand on to purchasers is that you need to press down on the lid quite firmly for the lid to lock into position. I was a bit too tentative at first which led me to believe the unit was faulty.

Splitting and sealing larger amounts of food, freezing food from the garden. Love it!

I was so fed up of wasting food due to freezer burn. It's a bit of a faff getting out the cupboard but I make sure I do bulk batches after I have been shopping. I think (hope), in the long run, it will save me a fortune bulk buying and not wasting food.I have dropped a star on the 'easy to use' rating as it wasn't at first. Now I am a pro and have got used to shutting the unit so it will work properly.I love it. I need to branch out in to sous vide cooking!