FoodSaver Controlled Multi Seal VS3198 review
Edge vacuum sealer. Priced at $329.
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Type
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There are three types of vacuum sealers - edge, chamber and handheld.
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Recommended
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We recommend vacuum sealers with a CHOICE Expert Rating of at least 75%.
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The CHOICE Expert Rating is made up of performance (50%) and ease of use (50%).
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Performance score
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The performance score is made up of frozen storage, fridge storage and pantry storage test results.
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Freezer storage score
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We assess if the vacuum sealers will prolong the quality of fresh meat (chicken breast) in the freezer.
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Fridge storage score
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We assess if the vacuum sealers will prolong the quality of fresh meat (chicken breast) in the fridge.
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Pantry storage score
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We assess the appliance's ability to vacuum seal a delicate, dry food (cheezels) to retain crispness, flavour and texture in ambient (pantry) conditions.
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Ease of use score
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We assess how easy the vacuum sealer is to use including the thoroughness of the instruction manuals, the ease of using the controls, the versatility of the unit and optional accessories and how easy they are to clean and store.
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Noise (dB)
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We measure how noisy the vacuum sealer is. Readings over 70dB are considered noisy while readings over 80dB are considered very noisy.
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- Tested model
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Price
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The recommended retail price as of September 2023.
- $329
- Country of origin
- China
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Warranty
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The manufacturer's stated warranty.
- 1 year
- Dimensions of supplied bags or rolls
- Roll 28 x 243cm, 5 vac bags (946mL), 5 ziplock bags
- Claimed dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
- 16 x 40 x 22
- Weight (kg)
- 2.7
- Cord length (cm)
- 73
- Waiting time between sealing cycles
- 20 sec
- Website
- foodsaver.com.au
- Hand held vacuum attachment supplied
- Yes (built-in)
- Stop button
- Yes (press vac button again to stop vac process)
- Auto vac and seal function
- Yes
- Manual vacuum function
- Yes
- Manual seal function
- Yes
- Dry function
- Yes
- Gentle function
- No
- Moist function
- Yes
- Marinate function
- Yes (for use with canisters)
- Sous vide function
- Yes
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Seal type
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Seal type on the supplied bags.
- Single
- Built-in cutter
- Yes
- Built-in roll storage
- Yes
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Vacuum sealer roll supplied
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How many rolls come supplied with the vacuum sealers.
- 1 roll
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Vacuum sealer bags supplied
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How many bags come supplied with the vacuum sealers.
- Yes (5 precut, 5 ziplock)
- Spare parts supplied
- None
- Optional storage canisters
- Yes
- Vacuum channel with removable liquid tray
- Yes
