Works with: FoodSaver Heat-Seal bags, rolls & containers. Keeps food fresh up to 5x longer & prevents freezer burn. Manual operation. Air-tight heat-seal. The No. 1 vacuum sealing system. Saves up to $2700 per year (based on buying in bulk, buying on sale and preventing waste). Starter Kit Inside: 1 Heat-Seal Roll - 11 inches x 10 feet (28 cm x 3.05 m); 3 Heat-Seal Bags - quart size (940 ml); 2 Heat-Seal Bags - gallon size (3.78 lt). 2244 Features: Seal Button: Seals rolls for custom sized bags. Stops vacuum process to prevent crushing of delicate foods. Vacuum & Seal Button: Vacuums, seals and shuts off automatically. Easy-Lock Latch: Secures bag for vacuum sealing. Accessory Port: Use with vacuum hose (included) with all FoodSaver containers and accessories. Extra Wide Sealing Strip: Applies heat for a secure, air-tight seal. Removable Drip Tray: Catches overflow liquids. Dishwasher safe. Air is the enemy of food freshness. Ordinary food storage methods trap air with food, causing foods to lose flavor and nutrition. The FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing process removes air from specially designed bags, then applies heat to seal air-tight. FoodSaver Heat Seal Bags are made of durable multi-ply material, are proven to prevent freezer burn, and are BPA free. ThickShield Bag Protection. Best performing vacuum storage bag (among other brands tested, October 2008). This Package Contains: 2244 FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System; accessory hose, instruction manual. Starter Kit including: 1 FoodSaver Heat Seal Roll - 11 inches x 10 feet (28 cm x 3.05 m); 3 FoodSaver Heat-Seal Pre-Cut Bags - 1 quart (940 ml); 2 FoodSaver Heat-Seal Pre-Cut Bags - 1 gallon (3.78 lt). Creative Uses for Your Vacuum Sealing System: prevent tarnish silver; keep travel liquids leak-free; secure important documents; protect valuable jewelry. Keeps Food Fresh Up to 5x Longer: Freezer: Beef & Poultry: 6 months ordinary storage; 2-3 years FoodSaver System. Fish: 6 months ordinary storage; 2 years FoodSaver System. Soups & Stews: 3-6 months ordinary storage; 1-2 years FoodSaver System. Coffee Beans: 6-9 months ordinary storage; 2-3 years FoodSaver System. Vegetables: 8 months ordinary storage; 2-3 years FoodSaver System. Bread: 6-12 months ordinary storage; 1-3 years FoodSaver System. Refrigerator: Cheese: 1-2 weeks ordinary storage; 4-8 months FoodSaver System. Lettuce: 3-6 days ordinary storage; 2 weeks FoodSaver System. Berries: 1-6 days ordinary storage; 1-2 weeks FoodSaver System. Pantry: Flour & Sugar: 6 months ordinary storage; 1-2 years FoodSaver System. Rice & Pasta: 6 months ordinary storage; 1-2 years FoodSaver System. Cookies: 1-2 weeks ordinary storage; 3-6 weeks FoodSaver System. Storage life comparisons are estimates based upon preparation and storage of food as described in the FoodSaver Reference Guide. Additional accessories may be required for best results. One year limited warranty. Corrugated recycles. UL listed. Appliance and canisters made in China. Bags and rolls made in Korea.