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product_id: 2953270
title: "FoodSaver® 4800 Series 2-in-1 Automatic Vacuum Sealing System with Starter Kit, v4840"
brand: "foodsaver"
price: "$196"
currency: NZD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 4
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2953270-foodsaver-4800-series-2-in-1-automatic-vacuum-sealing-system
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 20" x 12" x 11" Size 127W Power Automatic Mode FoodSaver® 4800 Series 2-in-1 Automatic Vacuum Sealing System with Starter Kit, v4840

**Brand:** foodsaver
**Price:** $196
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🥳 Seal the Deal on Freshness!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** FoodSaver® 4800 Series 2-in-1 Automatic Vacuum Sealing System with Starter Kit, v4840 by foodsaver
- **How much does it cost?** $196 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2953270-foodsaver-4800-series-2-in-1-automatic-vacuum-sealing-system)

## Best For

- foodsaver enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted foodsaver brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Peace of Mind:** 5-year limited warranty for your investment.
- • **Seal in Freshness:** Keep food fresh up to 5x longer!
- • **Versatile Sealing:** Handheld sealer for bags, canisters, and containers.
- • **Clean & Convenient:** Removable drip tray for easy cleanup.
- • **Effortless Operation:** Automatic bag detection for quick sealing.

## Overview

The FOODSAVER4800 Series 2-in-1 Automatic Vacuum Sealing System is designed to extend the freshness of your food, keeping it up to 5 times longer in the freezer and 2 times longer in the fridge or pantry. With its automatic operation and handheld sealing capabilities, this system makes food preservation effortless. The included removable drip tray ensures your kitchen stays clean, and the product comes with a 5-year limited warranty for added assurance.

## Description

Combining both a handheld and standard vacuum sealer, this FoodSaver 4800 Series 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealing System with Starter Kit is vacuum sealing versatility at its best. Automatic bag detection and vacuum sealing means two quick and easy steps to seal and save. When sealing zipper bags, containers, and canisters, the convenient handheld retractable sealer eliminates the need for additional attachments. One unit does it all..

## Features

- Keep food fresh in the freezer up to 5x longer and in the fridge or pantry up to 2x longer, compared to ordinary storage methods
- Automatic bag detection and vacuum sealing means two quick and easy steps to seal and save
- Handheld sealer seals FoodSaver zipper bags, canisters, and containers, and marinates food in minutes
- Pull-out drip tray drawer with patented removable dishwasher-safe drip tray helps keep your counters clean
- 5 year limited warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Wattage | 127 watts |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Power Source | handheld |
| Item Weight | 10 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 20"L x 12"W x 11"H |
| Color | Silver |
| Material Type | Plastic |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** FoodSaver
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Color:** Silver
- **Product Dimensions:** 20"L x 12"W x 11"H
- **Item Weight:** 10 Pounds

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: can it seal in liquids?**
A: I put my liquids in the freezer for a while. Then seal when the liquid is more of a solid.

**Q: Can you heat seal a bag without vacuuming out the air from the bag. If so can you use any bag to heat seal ?**
A: You can seal bags without vaccuming the air out. I also reseal potato chip bags, brown sugar bags, etc without having to put the in foodsaver bags. any food that comes in a bag can usually be reseal with this.

**Q: What is the max width of bags it takes?**
A: 11-7/16 is the size that came with my foodsaver and it is so tight that you can hardly get it in the slot for it.If you can buy 11-1/4 bags they would be easier to deal with.

**Q: will this unit hold the bigger commercial rolls**
A: no, it does NOT. Just cut off enough to make your next "bag". (You can also roll 25-30 feet off a large commercial roll & store this smaller amount in the compartment on the 4840.)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recommend for Sous Vide or General Storage
*by D***D on December 17, 2017*

Really like my FS VC system. I have a few small complaints but overall, enjoy using this with my new Sous Vide setup.Positives; works quickly, efficiently to provide a seal on the clean sheets of plastic, then does great at sucking available air (and too much liquid if present) to provide a clean vacuum in the bag. I haven't used the attachment yet, mainly b/c of all the bad reviews regarding the vacuum containers all breaking/exploding under a vacuum. Also don't trust the marinade container since it'd likely suffer the same faults. I really wanted to purchase those containers for everyday food storage, especially since I typically waste 80% of refrigerated food b/c it expires before I can finish it. That's not the fault of this machine tho, but something to consider if you also want the special containers w/the VC port on top.Negatives; while minor, this machine does have problems with 3d party bags. I tried to save $ and buy the SimpleHouseware bags, but they curled too much. This curling effect made it difficult/impossible for the FS system to grab the material & start stucking. It's mainly the cheap bag's fault, but keep that in mind if you're shopping for extra bags. Those bags also had an issue where the lost the vacuum and air entered them while cooking; this caused them to float to the top & not finish cooking. The bags looked vacuumed, but somehow they failed. Again, I can't completely blame FS System for this, but from here on out I'm going to stick with FS bags or try Ziplock bags using the water displacement method.Another minor complaint, is the amount of material you lose when creating the seals. Say you cut your bag from a roll, go to seal the bottom...the FS doesn't recognize the material until it's already an inch or two in...then when it seals, instead of getting a seal near the bottom of the bag, it's 1-1.5" up. All this means you have to waste more plastic over time because the seal is always too high up. It'd be nicer if the seal was only 0.5"...there's still plenty of

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend this saver for food!!
*by D***V on March 22, 2016*

I was so excited to finally getting my foodsaver. I had wanted one for so long and we were finally able to get one. I got this because we want to save money by buying bulk and freezing items (and not having to worry about freezer burn as we deal with now).We got this the other day and I must say I"m so happy and excited with it!. This model comes with several things:1) 11"x10' Roll(3) Qt Heat-Seal Bags(2) Gal Heat-Seal Bags(3) Qt Zipper Bags(2) Gal Zipper BagsThe zipper bags are awesome and probably my favorite thing at the moment. It's so easy to just throw small items or food into the bag and just suck it closed. The little hand attachment is what you use for the zippered bags. It's so quick and makes it so easy to seal things. I just sealed some homeamde granola in there. I'm excited because now I can make a few batches at a time and just have it set aside instead of making it every few weeks. Also, the hand sealer makes it able to seal jarred items as well.I also tried to seal a bag of chips as well, which worked really well. My hubby and I try not to eat chips that often, so we end up having them go stale from not being eaten. It will be nice to have these stay fresh through the weeks instead of being thrown away.I am excited to be able to make ready to go dinner and everything. From the items I've sealed so far, it seems like this will do great with anything from stuff to store in the pantry to those stored in the fridge and freezer. I would highly recommend this item to anyone wanting to save food for longer if it's just one or two of you that won't necessarily get through all the food before it would go bad.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I cost myself hundreds if not THOUSANDS by waiting this long! Waste not, want not.
*by B***H on May 8, 2017*

Having seen the FoodSaver on TV for years I finally decided to stop waiting and get one, I cost myself hundreds if not THOUSANDS by waiting this long! Waste not, want not...Something my grandparents taught me.I must have watched the infomercials so much that I did not even need to read the instructions, I knew how...But the directions are clear and the machine should become intuitive to use for almost any buyer..Well, taking them on their word of food life extending by using this machine as true, just knowing that using it now is saving me money. I went through my freezer and repackaged my not so old tater tots into easy to grab portions. Getting some steaks as part of a package deal at a local grocer I was able to make 3 portions of Beef Teriyaki, 2 single portions and a large portion for 2-4 people..Putting my tater tots into portions makes it so when I want some, I don't have to fuss with a bag full of icy little tots..corn o the cob in the freezer CHECK, sealed and saved, my whole bean coffee,CHECK, sealed and saved...Giant bag of dry cat food to save money sealed and saved CHECK!!As you can tell, I am enjoying this kitchen appliance more than I thought I would, and I thought I would as I understand the science of the vacuum seal. Having had mail order meat from several companies over the years, I know they can linger around the freezer for a long time..I do have just a couple issues, but they are not big ones. Those issues are as follows.#1. PRICE...The price is still a little higher than it could be, but not by much for the unit I have, the 4840. And while it came with a nice starter kit, a unit this nice and in this price point should have a little bit more to get people started, like at least one small container, or perhaps one of the jar sealer attachments.#2, The power cord needs to be about 12" longer for this model. Not everyone has modern numbers of outlets in their kitchen area.Having said that, I still find the value of this unit already paying off. Just knowing I am not throwing away food that was good a few days ago is kind of a relief. I will see how much money it saves me as I already was not prone to wasting food, but was wasting money at the store due to not having a way to keep food as fresh as I want it for more than about a month in my freezer. Now I don't have to worry about that at least.The zipper lock Fresh saver bags are really nice, being able to split a package of ham into portions so I only have to handle what we are currently eating is nice..Will be using the jar sealer tonight to store some dry goods in Ball Mason jars, potato flakes, sugar, etc. I even was able to save a nice portion of a pot roast by freezing it in a rubbermaid container, then putting the cube like frozen portion into a self made storage bag, my first one, using the roll of bag material and build in cutter...No fuss, no muss. EASY.One other point. The space I am creating in my freezer and pantry by vacuum sealing is starting to show now too as a benefit. No more superfluous packaging for my storage. Space for MORE actual food.Overall I am pleased with the units function and look. Will try and update this review with durability update as time passes.On to find more things to use my FoodSaver on tonight..If you find you are throwing a lot of food out from freezer burn, this machine will pay for itself after a month I believe. If I can manage to keep things for more than a month that is a game changer for my wallet!!! Dont wait any longer if you have been considering one of these.PS..I am a sole caregiver to my 91 year old grandma, and as she gets older money has gotten tighter. If I can make my/her money go further, or do more by spending less, then that is always a good thing. Food from a box is OK for a treat, but real food cant survive unless its stored right..

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*Last updated: 2026-02-11*