| | |  | Canning Jars | Home » » FoodSaver T02-0051-01 3/4-Quart and 1-1/2-Quart Round Canister Set, 2-Pack | | | | | | | Description: | | FoodSaver Quick Marinator is a 2.25 quart canister that vacuum marinates meat, vegetables and more in minutes and can also be used for convenient storage. Designed for use with FoodSaver vacuum sealing systems, the Quick Marinator infuses food with flavor in minutes instead of hours using vacuum power to penetrate marinades deep into the food. | | | Features: | |
• Marinates in minutes, not hours!
• Preserves and enhances food flavor
• Vacuum allows flavor to penetrate deep into the food
• For use with FoodSaver Appliances with Accessory Hoses
• Measures approximately 6-1/2 by 6-1/2 by 6 inches
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 6.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 6.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 6.75 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.7 pounds | | Package Length:
| 6.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 6.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.55 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 6 reviews |
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 Every one crackedJun 11, 2010
I love the idea. Great idea. But it doesn't work in reality. Of the twelve I bought, every one cracked on the bottom after about three uses. They were pampered, washed by hand, never banged around. Yet each one developed large cracks emanating from the center bottom. I sent the first couple back to Jardens, but gave up after a spell. What a load of junk.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Manufacturing Defect?Aug 13, 2009
I've been using Foodsaver round canisters for about 5 years. As others have noted, they sometimes crack on the bottom--but by my experience, primarily with a certain usage pattern. The canisters that I seldom open and reseal are doing just fine, but the ones I frequently open and reseal (3-8 times a week) are the ones that crack.
Since all the cracks stem from the injection molding point on the bottom, this leads me to believe that this is a manufacturing defect in their canisters. Specifically, the frequent resealing causes stresses on the canister bottom that reveal a structural weakness at the injection molding point. After enough reseal cycles, this results in a crack.
What you can do that might help mitigate this problem:
* Don't refrigerate your canisters, if at all possible (thermal variation may exacerbate the cracking problem). If you're marinating overnight, oh well.
* Never, ever freeze a canister or heat one in a microwave.
* Hand wash your canisters (again, the thermal factor--dishwasher water can get quite hot).
Ultimately, though, if you're going to use your canisters for things you'll frequently access, consider using the "light vacuum" setting on your Foodsaver (if your model has one)--this may lengthen the service life of those canisters. Otherwise, be ready to contact Foodsaver customer service for replacements when (not if) your canister cracks. FYI, I've had some success getting replacements on out-of-warranty canisters via email contact (but never via phone call).
For canisters that are seldom accessed (and where long-term freshness of the contents is a bigger issue), you should be OK using the normal vacuum setting. The ones I use this way have been in service (contents under vacuum) for 2-5 years with no problems.
As for the reviewer who had the lids "fall apart": I've had this happen, too, where I accidentally brushed the rubber cap on the top of the lid and had it pop off. Unlike the other reviewer, I had no problems reassembling the lid afterwards, and no issues with that lid holding a vacuum later.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Definitely, not what it is cracked up to be!Jun 25, 2009
Basically, the FOODSAVER system is sound and well designed EXCEPT for the canisters which often crack. Many of us have urged Tilia to upgrade the plastic canisters, and so far they have refused. I do not put the canisters in the dishwasher, or even use harsh chemicals. One canister cracked, pressurized, on the shelf after a few weeks without being moved. When you call Tilia they will let you know that there is NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND on their canisters, which tells volumes about how they view their own product.
Tilia blames their customers for the cracks. I am honestly sorry I did not heed the warnings I read by Amazon consumers before I purchased. I usually depend on Amazon customer recommendations for all my purchases. I have spent much money on Tilia accessories, and am now considering looking for another brand. Hope this helps, Ron
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Great itemJul 29, 2008
I have 3 of these sets and have used them for about 4 years. They work great. I've read other reviews that theirs cracked. I'm not too surprised considering just how much force this is under when sealed. Mine have never done this however I have only hand washed the base. They advertise they are top rack dishwasher safe but I never took the chance and it looks like that paid off. I knock off a star since that's likely the cause of the cracking but they otherwise have been a money saver for me.
12 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 Great idea - not VersatileJun 10, 2002
The canisters a nice and strong. They keep the food fresh for a long time but... no freezer, no microwave? I'll spend my money on the universal lids and reuse old jars that are freezable.
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