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Purchase & use
Sometime around 2021 I bought this vacuum machine from Lidl. I do not use it weekly but still almost monthly. I mostly use this machine for vacuuming my meat to then cook sous-vide.Price vs quality
The price/quality ratio is just brilliant. For a very low price (both device and accessories) you can vacuum pull products quickly and easily. The device seems solidly built and feels sturdy enough, especially for the price. The usage is quite easy. There are 3 buttons. A button to make a seal, a button to pull vacuum and finally a button that does both at the same time.The machine is easy to use and very good for dry food. Once you vacuum food that contains a lot of moisture then the moisture enters the collection tray in the vacuum machine, at least if you placed the bag properly. The use is ideal for dry food, suitable for food that is not too moist (e.g. marinated). Not suitable for food with a lot of moisture (such as sauce).Cons?
If you do vacuum something that contains too much moisture, this moisture enters the collection tray. This tray is surrounded with a kind of mush that also gets soaked. Consequently, you have some cleaning to do. I always try to avoid too moist food with this version. When I look at the Lidl website, I see that newer models are better equipped for moist food.Conclusion
Price/quality very decent. An ideal device for occasional use and perfect for exploring the world of sous-vide.
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