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FoodSaver FM5200 2-in-1 Automatic Vacuum Sealer Machine with Express Bag Maker with Handheld Vacuum Sealer for Airtight Food Storage, Dark Silver
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- Save more, waste less: Meat preserved with the foodsaver system in the freezer can last up to 3 years and still taste fresh, flavorful, and freezer-burn free. Prep-ahead meals, leftovers, and produce stored in the fridge will stay fresh up to weeks later instead of spoiling in days
- Express bag maker: The express bag maker reduces bag making steps by 50% compared to foodsaver V4000 models, thanks to a unique second heat-sealing bar to automatically prep the next bag
- More convenient to use: Easy view vacuum window lets you easily control where you seal while the open roll storage design lets you see when you need to replace the roll. Plus, led light indicators easily guide you through the vacuum sealing process. Just press the vacuum and seal bar to remove the air that causes freezer burn and spoilage
- Very consistent sealing: Equipped with dual heat sealing strips, it's to reach an optimal vacuum level and airtight seal. The fm5200 is durable, high quality, and backed by a 5-year limited
- Automatic moisture detection: Smart technology automatically detects moisture and switches to the correct mode to ensure an airtight seal is achieved. The patented removable drip tray will catch any overflow liquid and is dishwasher safe, making this kitchen appliance easy to clean and maintain 8 x 20 inches heat seal rolls and (3) 11 x 16 inches heat seal rolls
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From the manufacturer
Keep Food Fresh Up to 5X Longer*
Seal in flavor, save on groceries, and savor the freshness. Enjoy fresh food longer when you vacuum seal with a FoodSaver machine, designed to help reduce spoilage so you can make the most of every supermarket haul. This 2-in-1 system with a countertop machine and a retractable handheld sealer helps you vacuum seal with efficiency. LED light indicators guide you through the sealing process, while a second heat-sealing bar automatically preps the next bag. The machine also detects moisture and switches modes to ensure the best airtight seal. An open storage design lets you see when rolls need to be replaced and the removable drip tray keeps counters clean. The built-in handheld sealer allows you to vacuum seal with FoodSaver Zipper Bags, Preserve & Marinate Containers, and more. *compared to ordinary storage methods
Key Features
- Express bag maker
- Easy-view vacuum window and convenient LED light indicators
- Built-in handheld sealer to marinate and vacuum
- Roll storage and cutter bar
- Dry and Moist modes
- Easy-locking latch
- Dishwasher-safe drip tray
- Extra-wide sealing strip
Easy as 1, 2, 3
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Step 1Fill the vacuum seal bag. |
Step 2Place open end of bag in the drip tray. |
Step 3Press the button to vacuum and seal! |
Fresh Taste, Less Waste
Experience foods at the peak of freshness and reduce food waste with FoodSaver. Add vacuum sealing to your arsenal of money-saving strategies, like buying in bulk, meal prepping, and shopping for ingredients seasonally.
In the Pantry: Preserve chips, cereal, and snacks at their crispiest.
In the Fridge: Help keep fruits and veggies ripe and ready, while minimizing waste.
In the Freezer: Help prevent freezer burn, so you can cook what you need now and enjoy the rest when you’re ready.
An All-in-One Vacuum Sealer
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Lock in FreshnessShop for your favorite foods and store them to enjoy later. Vacuum sealing keeps food fresh up to 5x longer* and helps prevent freezer burn. |
Seal EfficientlyAn express bag maker with a unique second heat-sealing bar automatically preps next bag to save you time, while open storage lets you see how much of the roll is left. |
Use with EaseLED light indicators show where you are at in the sealing process. Smart technology changes mode if moisture is detected for the strongest airtight seal. |
Savor the VersatilityTwo modes ensure airtight seal for Dry and Moist food types. Retractable handheld sealer is compatible with FoodSaver Zipper Bags, Preserve & Marinate Containers, and other helpful accessories. |
Product information
Product Dimensions | 17.6 x 9.3 x 9.6 inches |
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Item Weight | 9 pounds |
Department | Unisex-Adult |
Manufacturer | Jarden Consumer Solutions |
ASIN | B01MDRSCVF |
Item model number | FM5200015 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #19,388 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #84 in Vacuum Sealers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 27, 2016 |
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Product Description
The FoodSaver FM5200 automatic vacuum sealer system makes it easier than ever to keep food fresh up to 5x longer compared to ordinary storage methods. It reduces bag-making steps by 50%, taking the time and guesswork out of bag making and sealing, along With reducing over 30% of roll waste when compared to previous FoodSaver food preservation systems. Plus, the system provides 2-in-1 versatility for freezer, fridge, and pantry storage. Handheld sealer seals FoodSaver zipper bags, canisters, and containers, and marinates food in minutes..
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Freshness | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
Value for money | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Easy to use | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
Suction power | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.1 | — |
Easy to clean | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | — |
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Customers like the storage and value of the kitchen product. They mention that it works great for food storage, and is a terrific solution to frozen food storage. Opinions are mixed on ease of use, appearance, quality, size, seal, and suction.
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Customers like the value of the kitchen item. They say it has good money-saving qualities and is easy and fast to use.
"...so glad I purchased this item because I like things easy and fast and cheap. The cheap $ comes in is that I can reuse the bags if I want to...." Read more
"Saves money by being able to vacuum seal all types of food and use them when you want" Read more
"...I think this product will save us money. Especially on vegetables when our favorites are on sale." Read more
"...Cons (with advice to help you) - A little pricey ( review your needs, wants, and compare the systems ) - Not very clear on the..." Read more
Customers like the storage of the kitchen product. They say it works great for food storage, making more room and packing more flavor into food. They also say the bag storage is nice and a terrific solution to frozen food storage. Customers also say that the product keeps food wonderfully with no freezer burn. They like the roll storage and the way it seals the next bag bottom. They mention that it's awesome for large batches of soups, chilis, and other foods.
"First of all, this is a terrific solution to frozen food storage...." Read more
"...It's a tad easier to use, and takes up less counter space. Uses are prior bags which is good...." Read more
"...- Foodsaver Ziplock bags are Excellent for foods you want to seal several times - Vacuum softer cracker ( like Ritz ) in the box to prevent..." Read more
"...to operate and even following directions to the letter, leaves air pockets in everything we attempt to seal, which completely defeats the purpose of..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the kitchen product. Some mention that it seems to do a good job, while others say that it is very weak and takes forever to suck the air out of a bag.
"This works great! I read so many reviews about these machines that my head was in a spin about which one to try...." Read more
"...Once you get the hang of it, it seems to do a good job, the ability easily to make bags of any size is welcome...." Read more
"...there still will be a lot, and I think this is by design.. The machines are not cheap, and it is not inconceivable that the manufacturers sought to..." Read more
"It works great and is very easy to use" Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the kitchen sealer. Some mention it's easy to use, convenient, and simple to use. They appreciate the simple press bar when they are ready to vacuum. However, others say that it'll require some fiddling to get to work and is frustrating to use
"...I am so glad I purchased this item because I like things easy and fast and cheap. The cheap $ comes in is that I can reuse the bags if I want to...." Read more
"...This seems awkward at the beginning, but again, you get used to it after a while...." Read more
"It works great and is very easy to use" Read more
"...things about this machine is that its designers "tried" to make it user friendly, and in this instance, the device seals the end of the roll when..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the seal of the kitchen product. Some mention that it's perfect, while others say that it occasionally fails to suck and seal. The upper gasket seal was installed incorrectly, and the vacuum sealer malfunctioned. It works okay, but is a little hard in sealing bags, and you also need four hands.
"...I also like the vacuum seal option for ziplock bags and canning jars. it's so easy it's fun!..." Read more
"...machine may fail to suck all the air out properly, and will not initiate the sealing process...." Read more
"...dehydrator and with the jar sealer I bought separately, it sealed my 12 oz jars perfectly!!! I am soooo amazed and happy with this machine...." Read more
"...If you put it in crooked, or too far, the device will not seal properly...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the suction of the kitchen product. Some mention that the suaction is amazing, while others say that it doesn't do the subbing correctly. The vacuum is easy to operate and quickly vacuums and seals, but some customers report issues with the sucker power and sealing ability.
"...You can tell this is happening when the machine's suction process takes too long and the higher pitched tone of it sucking the last remnants of air..." Read more
"this product is great, my only complaint is it is hard to vacuum with as it on the top and the bag if small you have to hold it. ...." Read more
"...Pros:1. It has very good suction, and you can shut it off and seal the bag based on how much suction you want...." Read more
"...finished and the sound of the vacuum pump changed and it would not draw enough vacuum to remove all the air from the bag...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the kitchen product. Some like the design, saying it looks good sitting out on the counter. However, others say that the design is poorly designed and the cutter is poorly made.
"...Any buyer will have to deal with the reality that it is a design compromise, combining unrelated tasks of bag sizing and cutting, portion allocation..." Read more
"...THE AIR OUT OF MY FOOD BAGS & I LOVE IT...even with all those stupid design MISTAKES!!!😁..." Read more
"...I really like the shape and how it fits on my counter, leaving me lots of room to work on the counter making it so easy to use...." Read more
"...one forever, I would have been happier because this one has some design flaws that should be corrected...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the kitchen product. Some mention that it saves space, while others say that it takes up a lot of space.
"...I really like the shape and how it fits on my counter, leaving me lots of room to work on the counter making it so easy to use...." Read more
"...This results in wasted bags and time when it's slightly too short on one side so the machine can't fully seal...." Read more
"...I am soooo amazed and happy with this machine. It is not huge either and can be transported around your kitchen easily...." Read more
"...5. It has a relatively small footprint compared to our old one that was similar in style.Cons:1. The cutter could be a lot better...." Read more
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Another reason I liked this model was that it has roll holding capability (25' rolls just fit). I also wanted this machine for the simple sliding cutter- so easy and so straight! Another reason I got this was that you can seal closer to the edges so less bag waste. I also like the vacuum seal option for ziplock bags and canning jars. it's so easy it's fun! I also wanted the moist dry feature though I think the best thing to do is to freeze your liquidy type of foods like other reviewers suggested as it is hard not to get some liquid up to the seal when getting the air out...though my son could do it just fine. :)
The only thing I have concern for is the handle you lock down to seal the bag on the roll. It is not perfectly smooth and I hope the mechanism lasts. It does great but I am wondering about continued wear. I guess I will find out.
All the machines I reviewed had positives and negatives. One negative I ran across on every machine was that sometimes the air does not all get pulled out. I had this happen because of my inexperience and as I have learned how to do it I have had no problems. I also have had no problems with air going back into the bag later the same day or a week later. Over time this probably will happen because its plastic -made up of atoms.
I am so glad I purchased this item because I like things easy and fast and cheap. The cheap $ comes in is that I can reuse the bags if I want to. I make the bag a little bigger than I want and then when I cut them open I do so on the narrow side giving me more room to fill then if I sliced open the long side. Very cool and money saving!
Once you get the hang of it, it seems to do a good job, the ability easily to make bags of any size is welcome.
There is also an accessory device for vacuum sealing zip seal bags, a few of which are supplied with the machine, as well as vacuum jars (not supplied) and marinade containers. I have tried the first, but not the last two, and it seems to work well.
The machine is noisy when in use, but that isn't an issue for me, and I am generally very happy with it.
I will leave description of the device to others, and begin with the instructions, which are sunny, enthusiastic, and in many ways incomplete and wrong. The process to use the machine must must be learned with hands-on experience. Both hands, this is NOT device that allows for multi-taskng. There are several tricks to making the device work. This is how we NOW do it, not the way the instructions suggest:
1. Plug in the machine on a counter space that will give you enough space to pull bags from the front bottom slot of the device, and to use a support to hold the food in the bag when using the vacuum sealer, and something to hold and transport the cache of sealed food. I use a thick book (in my case, Jacques Pepin's "New Complete Techniques," which is about 3" thick). This is crucial, because the way the device is designed so that, if you follow Foodsaver's instructions, after you cut and fill the bag, unless it is hugely over-sized, you must hold the bag so that it does not slip out of the sealing slot when you try to press the seal bar, which can only be done with both hands for some reason.. The method suggested by Foodsaver wastes a lot of bag, and you will go through a lot of plastic to store a relatively limited amount of food, unless you take some prudent steps to save time and money. Put a roll of the bag you want to use into the bin from either side. It is helpful to unlock the cutter bar at the bottom right, pull the cutter assembly toward the front, and feed the roll to the white line that is usually hidden from view during use. Turn on the machine, power by pressing the button at the top left, re-lock the cutter bar, and press "seal" at the top. Sometimes this is not necessary, especially if you have used the machine before and the same roll remains. One of the nice things about this machine is that its designers "tried" to make it user friendly, and in this instance, the device seals the end of the roll when you go through the process of sealing a bag. Helpful, but not really intuitive to a user.
2. Drape a towel or plastic wrap over the book or support, to prevent food juices, and there will be some no matter how careful you are, on your hands, on the bag, and ultimately on the machine.
3. Prepare, wash, and cut up the food you want to freeze/store into portions you like.
4. Unlock the cutter bar at the bottom right, and pull a bag to the desired size, re-lock the bar, and run the slider to the opposite side to cut off the bag. You will only learn the sizing with repeated use. Again, at first you will use a lot of plastic, not including mistakes and discards, of which you will have a few. Get over it.
5. Put the food in a bag. Insert the unsealed end of the bag in the sealer slot (above the cutter bar insert). If you follow my advice and SUPPORT THE FOOD IN THE BAG WITH SOMETHING ABOUT 3" THICK, you will not need to hold the bag. Insert the bag just far enough to see it through the clear plastic window at the top; if you can see about 1/4" that is enough. If you put it in crooked, or too far, the device will not seal properly.
6. At the top of the machine, there is a button that selects "dry" or "moist" foods, which seems to have no utility. Each time you use the sealer, it defaults back to "dry." Perhaps I am anal, but I try to put it on the right setting before sealing, but it never seems to make any difference in the resulting sealed bag.
7. With BOTH HANDS (if you follow my advice about a support for the bag of food, this will be a snap), grasp the sides of the device, hooking your fingers around the edges, and press BOTH SIDES of the seal bar with your thumbs. If you do not support the food bag, you will fumble, repeatedly, and not be able to satisfy the machine's inner demons to get it to vacuum and then seal the bag.
Last, there is a lot of waste of bags when you first start. There will be less as you become experienced, but there still will be a lot, and I think this is by design.. The machines are not cheap, and it is not inconceivable that the manufacturers sought to increase potential profits in maximizing consumables, which you conveniently buy from Foodsaver. Like office printers, broadband, and a million other things, without the consumables, it is pointless to buy the product. The cash, it flows. And, you might try other vendor's bags, which might be cheaper, but the lure to buy bags intended for the machine might be irresistible. It is capitalism, after all.
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