Product Description

3/4 quart, 1. 5 quart, 2. 5 quart included - for use with Tilia FoodSaver systems. Airtight - keeps foods fresh,,,

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1917 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Size: FoodSaver Designer Canister Set (3-pc.)
• Brand: FoodSaver
• Model: 02-0052-01
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 6.30" h x 6.40" w x 9.60" l, 2.40 pounds

Features

• Three storage canisters for FoodSaver machines with accessory port, such as:
• Tilia 00-1400-01 FoodSaver Vac 550 Kit Vacuum Sealing System
• Tilia 00-1700-00 FoodSaver Vac1050 Kit
• Tilia 00-0312-01 FoodSaver Professional II Vacuum Sealing Kit
• 3/4-quart, 1-1/2-quart, and 2-1/2-quart plastic canisters

Amazon.com Review
For use with any FoodSaver machine that has an accessory port, these three plastic canisters store fruits and vegetables, dry goods like beans and coffee, and baking supplies like flour and sugar and keep them fresh after air has been vacuumed out by the machine. The canisters hold 3/4 quart, 1-1/2 quarts, and 2-1/2 quarts and are dishwasher-safe (though the lids are not). Machines the canisters can be used with include the following: Tilia 00-1400-01 FoodSaver Vac 550 Kit Vacuum Sealing System, Tilia 00-1700-00 FoodSaver Vac 1050 Kit, and Tilia 00-0312-01 FoodSaver Professional II Vacuum Sealing Kit. --Fred Brack

Customer Reviews

Reliability is the Issue
Unfortunately, I've ordered more than my share of FoodSaver products, having bought into the philosophy of vacuum storage, despite reading ample warnings from discontented consumers.

What many of them claim is very much to the point: plastic containers frequently develop cracks and loss of vacuum. I've had many of their marinators and storage canisters prove defective after less than 10 uses. It seems to be related to the material properties and container size characteristics. The smaller containers seem to last longer. Those with thick walls relative to the specified volume or reinforcing structures seem to last just a bit longer.

In plain language, the plastic containers are unreliable. FoodSaver should develop materials and designs that can handle the stress of the vacuum cycling placed on them, or quit the the business. Since their products have been on the market for many years, I can only assume they are more interested in recruiting new customers than satisfying existing customers. If you like filling out warranty forms every few weeks, more power to you.

Bottle sealers are equally worthless. Every one that I bought lost vacuum in short order. In one case, a defective seal resulted in a spill of cooking oil that damaged a nylon tent and other camping gear.

FoodSaver has done a good job with certain items in their product line. The vacuum unit is well designed and performs reliably, as long as the instuctions are followed. The bagging system is unassailable, even though the cost of the bags and rolls is quite high (read Consumer Reports reviews). And, to be fair, their Universal lids are excellent. Use them to seal small glass jars or stainless steel bowls, and there is no loss of vacuum due to cracked plastic.

Bottom line? Be careful which products you buy. Some are excellent, while others are pure junk.

Deserves 0 stars
These are completely worthless containers, as they do not hold vacuum for more than a day or so. I have purchased other Tilia containers without problems. I was looking for a smaller set and thought these looked like a good option. I have given up using them for food storage;instead, the bottoms now hold plants, and the tops have been thrown away.

Cracked!!
We bought one for Christmas and love the food sealer. However, all the canisters have cracked. So far, still holding the seal, but they are getting progressively worse, so it's just a matter of time. These aren't exactly cheap, so I think it's safe to say that we should expect bettter.

UPDATE: These reviews go back to March 2005 and I see other reviews as recent as August 2007...so why hasn't this problem been fixed yet? The sealer is an excellent product, but these cannisters are useless. None of my original canisters hold their seal.