FoodSaver V2240 Advanced Design Vacuum Food Sealer Review. Simpler, Smarter, Sleeker - Advanced Design features in a compact design. New Compact Size - Saves Space on Your Countertop! Simpler because it improves upon favorite FoodSaver features like Hands-free operation -- now at the touch of a button. Smarter because it introduces never-before-seen features like variable speeds for different size bags and canisters, and food-specific settings that ensure a secure seal for dry or moist food. It even has a CrushFree™ Instant Seal feature so that, for the first time ever, you can immediately stop the vacuum process when vacuum packaging delicate foods. And it is Sleeker because it combines function and beautiful form with features like an easy-to-use and easy-to-clean flat Touchpad Control Panel....
"You'll use it everyday" 2010-05-25
By J. Cavaretta
Owned for a couple weeks now. It's worked very well. Does a great job sealing, and vacuum packing works wonders for holding flavor while storing food. A fantastic surprise to this machine is that you can use it to pretty much seal any plastic bags, which i didn't know. I thought it was only for vacuum packing in the foodsaver bags, but you can use the sealer on cereal bags, potato chip bags, and even the plastic bags that bread comes in. Had i known that, i wouldn't have pondered the decision for whether this was really something i would use enough to justify the purchase. I've been using it for something everyday.
"Will work 18 out of 20 times" 2010-04-07
By Brad (Santa Monica, CA)
I've used the V2240 for 2 months now on a fairly consistent basis. In total I've probably vacuumed sealed at least 500 packages from trail mix, dried fruit, granola... and it is still going strong.
The only two complaints I have:
1.) It will only vacuum seal Foodsaver bags, not ziploc bags. Costco sells them pretty cheap.
2.) The space between the sealer and vacuum channel are too far apart causing the waste of roughly an inch of bag for each vacuum seal.
Overall, I'm very happy with this product and would recommend it.
"Awesome!" 2008-12-16
By A. Tyre (NYC)
I have used foodsavers for years...I'm not quite sure what the other reviewer is talking about, but I love this. This was a replacement for an older one that finally died. I use it often, and have never experienced any issues with it creating a vaccuum seal even one time. I love this and it's advanced features.
"Xlnt vacuum seal" 2010-05-14
By Steve (Santa Cruz, California)
After years of use and hundreds of vacuum seals my model 1075 would not seal bags properly. Vacuum OK but even a double seal would let air in after a few days. I have owned FoodSavers since mid 1997 and this is my third unit. Mind you, I vacuum seal hundreds and hundreds of packages each year and have gotten my $$ worth out the past two units. Looking over all FoodSaver models, I selected the V2240. I like the fact it resembles the older 1075, simple to use, and doesn't waste excess bags like the new vertical units do.
My only dislike is the "moist" setting. It's about 5-7 seconds shorter than the "dry" setting. Kinda useless as it doesn't quite finish the job. I prefer to freeze the product until the excess moisture has frozen then vacuum seal on dry. Works like a charm as I just sealed a bunch of smoked bratwurst and fresh caught Coho salmon.
"One of My Favorite Kitchen Toys" 2010-01-08
By S. Pipenger (Nova York, NY)
This thing is great. I live alone but buy chicken in bulk. This thing allows me to freeze it, take it out, and it's fresh and wonderful without any freezer burn. I bought a plastic marinating dish which I used to quick marinate meats(or to store soft items in there so they don't go stale, and it works swimmingly). Highly recommend it to anyone!!!!
By J. Cavaretta
Owned for a couple weeks now. It's worked very well. Does a great job sealing, and vacuum packing works wonders for holding flavor while storing food. A fantastic surprise to this machine is that you can use it to pretty much seal any plastic bags, which i didn't know. I thought it was only for vacuum packing in the foodsaver bags, but you can use the sealer on cereal bags, potato chip bags, and even the plastic bags that bread comes in. Had i known that, i wouldn't have pondered the decision for whether this was really something i would use enough to justify the purchase. I've been using it for something everyday.
By Brad (Santa Monica, CA)
I've used the V2240 for 2 months now on a fairly consistent basis. In total I've probably vacuumed sealed at least 500 packages from trail mix, dried fruit, granola... and it is still going strong.
The only two complaints I have:
1.) It will only vacuum seal Foodsaver bags, not ziploc bags. Costco sells them pretty cheap.
2.) The space between the sealer and vacuum channel are too far apart causing the waste of roughly an inch of bag for each vacuum seal.
Overall, I'm very happy with this product and would recommend it.
By A. Tyre (NYC)
I have used foodsavers for years...I'm not quite sure what the other reviewer is talking about, but I love this. This was a replacement for an older one that finally died. I use it often, and have never experienced any issues with it creating a vaccuum seal even one time. I love this and it's advanced features.
By Steve (Santa Cruz, California)
After years of use and hundreds of vacuum seals my model 1075 would not seal bags properly. Vacuum OK but even a double seal would let air in after a few days. I have owned FoodSavers since mid 1997 and this is my third unit. Mind you, I vacuum seal hundreds and hundreds of packages each year and have gotten my $$ worth out the past two units. Looking over all FoodSaver models, I selected the V2240. I like the fact it resembles the older 1075, simple to use, and doesn't waste excess bags like the new vertical units do.
My only dislike is the "moist" setting. It's about 5-7 seconds shorter than the "dry" setting. Kinda useless as it doesn't quite finish the job. I prefer to freeze the product until the excess moisture has frozen then vacuum seal on dry. Works like a charm as I just sealed a bunch of smoked bratwurst and fresh caught Coho salmon.
By S. Pipenger (Nova York, NY)
This thing is great. I live alone but buy chicken in bulk. This thing allows me to freeze it, take it out, and it's fresh and wonderful without any freezer burn. I bought a plastic marinating dish which I used to quick marinate meats(or to store soft items in there so they don't go stale, and it works swimmingly). Highly recommend it to anyone!!!!
