| | |  | Other Canning Equipment | Home » » FoodSaver V2040 Vacuum-Packaging System, White | | | | | | | Description: | | FoodSaver Products, America's #1 Selling Brand of Home Vacuum Packaging Systems, has helped millions of households keep food fresh longer in the refrigerator, freezer and pantry. The FoodSaver system is designed to remove air and extend the freshness of food up to five times longer than conventional storage methods. The new V2040 Vacuum sealer kit includes (1) 11" x 10" roll, (1) 3-quart size bags, (2) 1-gallon size bags, accessory hose and hose storage clips. This item has a push and lock latch, with an easy to clean antibacterial drip tray. This full sized vacuum channel has a crsuh free instant seal and hands free operation. | | | Features: | |
• Vacuum-packaging system keeps food fresh longer
• Push-and-lock latch; hands-free operation; crush-free instant seal
• Canister mode and accessory port; anti-bacterial drip tray
• Includes bags and bag material, accessory hose, and hose storage clips
• Measures 14-3/4 by 9 by 3-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 17.2 inches | | Product Width:
| 11.3 inches | | Product Height:
| 5.1 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 17.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 11.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 7.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 33 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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74 of 75 found the following review helpful:
 Worked great. Exactly once.Nov 27, 2008
By Andy in Washington
"Andy"
My old Food-saver died, so I replaced it with this model.
The first time I used it-to seal about 10 bags- it worked great. The lid latches when you put a bag into it, and that makes the whole process hands-free and much easier. It pulled a pretty good vacuum, and I got good seals on a collection of new and re-used bags.
It does seem to take more space at the top- 2" or so- to get a seal. There doesn't seem to be any reason for this gap other than to sell more bags-but that was a minor irritation.
It also came with two little foam inserts that prevent the lid from resting on the base when you store it. This was supposedly a major problem with the older units, resulting in a deformed gasket which didn't allow for good seals.
The second time I tried to use this product, it wouldn't pull a consistent vacuum. On some bags it would have a great vacuum, while on others it would barely pull any air out of the bag at all before it sealed. It didn't seem to matter whether they were new or reused bags, how far into the trough I put the top of the bag, what side of the bag was up, how full the bag was, or anything else I could determine.
It took forever to get 10 bags sealed. I ended up trying most of them multiple times, tossing some bags away, and saying "good enough" to a number of bags that still had air in them. I could have done better with a straw and a ziploc bag.
Lucky it was only 3 weeks since I bought it, and I was able to return it for a refund to BiMart. After seeing the other reviews, and my own experience, I did not take an exchange. Not sure what I will try next, as the FoodSaver products seem to set new standards for expensive, cheaply made junk.
Update: I just bought a Kenmore (Sears) sealer for about $100. It doesn't look to be of much higher quality, and in fact looks like the same company built it. But for another $13, Sears will give you a 3 year warranty (that I will no doubt need) which makes the quality of this product their problem.
82 of 85 found the following review helpful:
 Pretty Good Product, Watch Out for "Bad Bags"Jan 24, 2009
By A. Every
I got this as a wedding gift last fall. I used up all the bags that came with it and it worked great. I went out and bought the expensive three-roll pack of bags (about $30 on sale), and then the vacuum didn't work anymore! I called on a Monday, the guy at customer service was courteous and had me wash and flip the gasket. After it was dry, it still didn't work. I called again on a Saturday, and the lady on the phone was also very nice, and after trouble-shooting a few things said it might be the bags. I happened to still have a small piece of bag left over from the original batch, so I tried that and it worked just fine. So--she said it was a bad batch of bags, and the company is now sending me another set of bags rolls and a new gasket to keep handy just in case, at no charge. I'm quite impressed with customer service, but not bag quality control.
39 of 39 found the following review helpful:
 Great product - when you understand itSep 15, 2009
By J. Collazo
I purchased this Foodsaver V2040 Vacuum system and when I first tested this product I thought it was a piece of junk since it did not seal the plastic bag after vacuuming out the air. But my wife mentioned a detail from the instructions which says "Prevent moisture or liquid from being pulled into the Vacuum Channel..." then I realized that if my meats were placed in the bags (while drenched from the marinade) then the bags could not seal because the liquids were seeping out while the heating element tried to impress the plastic together. In fact, the vacuum could not hold the air out tight since there was no seal taking place at the same time. I then dried the meats and placed them in a new bag and "voila!!" ... the perfect seal. I was about to send it back and write a negative review but glad it worked out differently. This product stays in my kitchen!
17 of 18 found the following review helpful:
Was Skeptical, but not now.Jun 30, 2010
By Harry G. Ebright III
I was very skeptical about buying this item, based on the reviews I had read. But after buying one and actually running a couple of rolls of bags thru it, I'm convinced that the problems cited in other reviews are mostly based on people not READING THE DIRECTIONS FIRST. If you read the directions first and follow the directions, it works perfectly every time. I have made bags of all sizes, cut open bags and resealed them and have not had a problem, yet. I love this small, compact unit. I have a larger unit that I bought at the same time which I use for larger items. Here again, if you READ THE DIRECTIONS it works perfectly also. (No, I don't work for FoodSaver, I'm 64 and retired from Civil Service).
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Useless machineMar 09, 2010
By Leonard T. Fisk
I have had this machine for more than a year. At first it worked fine, I only need to use it occasionally. Then it wouldn't vaccum. I dismantled it then dismantled the pump. Inside the pump is a silicone rubber one way flap and that's the problem. If it doesn't seat properly then you get limited or no vacuum. I turned the flap over and for a while I got excellent vacuum but then none at all. I emailed Foodsaver telling them what I had done and what the problem was. I asked if there was an authorized repairer or even etter where could I get a set of replacement valves, or alternatively a full replacement motor. The answer was that there are no repairers and that they couldn't give me any info about replacement parts as it was "proprietry information" and they didn't want anyone to copy their design. What rubbish, it's not rocket science. So, it's a $100 piece of junk with built in planned obsolescence. I won't give up. I found the manufacturer stamped on the pump. They are in China. I am going to email them with pictures and see if they can supply the pump or the silicone valve.
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