FoodSaver Vac 1200 Vacuum-Sealing Kit, Black & Brushed Chrome
by Tilia

Category: Kitchen
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Product Summary

• Stylish commercial-quality vacuum packing device keeps food fresher longer
• 3-level sealing packs all kinds of food; how-to video takes out the guesswork
• 1 11-inch-by-10-foot FoodSaver roll for customized bags; 5 FoodSavers bags
• 1-1/2-quart designer canister, accessory hose, 4-inch universal lid, and bottle stopper
• Measures 17-1/4 by 6 by 4-1/4 inches; 1-year warranty

Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of FoodSaver Vac 1200 Vacuum-Sealing Kit, Black & Brushed Chrome

Customer Review: Save $$$ by vacuum sealing
Summary: 4 Stars

I've owned various Foodsavers over the last 7 years and I figure it's saved me hundreds of $$$ by buying in bulk, vacuum sealing individual portions and freezing.

This applies mostly to meat, but applies to other things as well. The food lasts, literally, more than twice as long in the freezer because there is no chance for freezer burn.

I've read reviews for other models that complain about the cost of the Tilia bags and disagree with them. Since they are reusable, the cost isn't nearly as bad as they say. I generally get at least 4 uses out of my bags made from the rolls. If you buy the precut bags, it can be a little expensive, but you still get multiple uses from them.

The only gripe I have about this model is that the end of the vacuum hose that is used for the various cannisters and jar sealer accessories has a tendency to pop out of the unit for no apparent reason sometimes.

Description of FoodSaver Vac 1200 Vacuum-Sealing Kit, Black & Brushed Chrome

After food is placed in either an 8- or 11-inch-wide bag, the edge is laid along the machine?s Teflon-coated sealing strip and the lid is closed. Both palms are pressed briefly on the lid, then released, which activates a green light. The machine then creates a wide, tight seal and the light turns off. FoodSaver?s patented reusable five-ply bags, made of UV-protective and FDA-approved materials, can be frozen (and prevent freezer burn on foods), microwaved, boiled, and washed in the dishwasher. The Vac 1200 kit includes three quart-size and two gallon-size bags, along with an 11-inch-by-10-foot roll that can be cut to customized lengths. Additional rolls, bags, and accessories are available separately. The included how-to video takes away all the guesswork, and an illustrated instruction strip inside the machine refreshes the memory on how to create a seal. Perishable foods must be refrigerated even when vacuum-sealed. Stylishly designed, the FoodSaver Vac 1200 measures 17-1/4 by 6 by 4-1/4 inches and is covered by a one-year warranty. --Ann Bieri

What?s In the Box
Vacuum sealer; accessory hose; 4-1/2-inch universal lid; 1-1/2-quart canister; canister lid; bottle stopper; 3 quart-size bags; 2 gallon-size bags; 1 11-inch-by-10-foot bag roll. 12 items total.

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