By keeping air out and sealing freshness in, this vacuum-sealing system eliminates freezer burn and keeps foods fresh and delicious up to five times longer than conventional storage methods. The countertop appliance not only keeps food fresh longer, it also helps save money--no more having to throw away freezer-burned meat, moldy produce, or forgotten leftovers. Choose from two speed settings and two sealing levels (great for moist or dry foods). For vacuum-packaging delicate foods, the unit's CrushFree Instant Seal function immediately stops the vacuum process to prevent crushing. Other highlights include a flat touchpad control panel, an easy-lock latch, hands-free operation (vacuums, seals, and automatically shuts off with a single touch), built-in bag-roll storage with a cutter, a double-wide sealing strip for high liquid content, an accessory port, and a dishwasher-safe antibacterial drip tray. A variety of accessories come included: an 11-inch-by-10-foot roll for making custom-size bags, three quart-size FoodSaver bags, two gallon-size FoodSaver bags, an accessory hose with storage clips and pen storage for dating and labeling bags, a quick-start and reference guide, and an instructional DVD. With its sleek, compact design, the vacuum sealer measures approximately 13-4/5 by 18-2/7 by 6 inches.