Excalibur 9-Tray Electric Food Dehydrator with Adjustable Thermostat For Temperature Control Patented Technology For faster & Efficient 15 Square Feet Drying Space, Black review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
| Brand | Excalibur |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Wattage | 600 watts |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 19 x 17 x 12.5 inches |
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- SIZE: 9-trays and 15 square feet of drying space provides extra-large capacity for your favorite snacks
- TEMPERATURE: The adjustable thermostat ranges from 105 degrees Fahrenheit to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature range is low enough to preserve active enzymes in fruits and vegetables and is also high enough to meet safety standards for dehydrating meat for jerky
- DELICIOUS SNACKS: Dehydrate fruits, vegetables, nuts, meat for jerky, fruit puree for fruit roll-ups, flowers, herbs, pet treats, raise bread, or make arts and crafts. Great for large families, gardeners, and sportsmen
- EASY TO USE: Trays do not need to be moved or rotated during dehydration. Trays can also be removed if necessary to increase the height needed to dehydrate bulky items or raise dough
- 110/120 Voltage and 400 Watts
- Made in the USA with USA and globally sourced materials
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The Excalibur 2900ECB comes with 9 trays, a total of 15 square feet of drying space. The adjustable thermostat temperature control ranges from 105◦F to 165◦F making it safe to dehydrate meat for jerky. The fan, heating element and thermostat are in the back of the unit, so cool air is drawn in, heated and then distributed evenly over each tray. This patented Parallex Horizontal Airflow is exclusive to Excalibur and helps the food to dehydrate faster, retain more nutrients and look and taste better, without tray rotation. Since 1973, Excalibur has been made in Sacramento, California. Over the years, Excalibur has taken the lead in advancements related to the mechanics of dehydration including air flow, heating dynamics, and materials. Any dehydrator will dry food. An Excalibur dries better, faster & safer thanks to Excalibur’s patented Hyperwave Fluctuation technology. Ordinary dehydrators produce constant, unchanging heat causing “case hardening.” Basically a dry surface with moisture trapped inside – the perfect environment for yeast, mold and bacteria growth. With the Excalibur Hyperwave Fluctuation technology the air temperature fluctuates up and the food’s surface moisture evaporates, then the air temperature fluctuates down and the inner moisture moves to the drier surface. This keeps the food temperature low enough to keep the enzymes active, but the air temperature gets high enough to dry food, overcoming yeast, mold, and spoilage. Dehydrate Fruits. Dehydrate Vegetables. Dehydrate Meat or Fish for Jerky. Re-crisp breads, crackers, etc. Make soup mixes and reconstitute later. Make animal / pet treats. Use for arts & crafts such as cake decorations, potpourri, dough art, drying photographs.
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Questions about Excalibur 9-Tray Electric Food Dehydrator with Adjustable Thermostat For Temperature Control Patented Technology For faster & Efficient 15 Square Feet Drying Space, Black
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can you make yogurt with this unit?
Answer: Yes, definitely. I have made soy yogurt in one. Just put the container in without the shelves and set temperature to 105-110 degrees.
Answer: I don't consume dairy, but several sources claim the unit can make yogurt.
Answer: Though I never have, I did find recipes on YouTube using this dehydrator to make yogurt. Looked yummy, especially when one lady used dehydrated fruits that she dehydrated on her Excalibur.
Answer: I havent done it but there is a temperature setting for it. You just remove the trays from the unit and put in your container. I love my excaliber.
Answer: Yes you can! You can also make cheese, raise bread, dry nuts, herbs, spices, even dry homemade pasta. It's great for making homemade dry soup mixes. It really is a wonderful machine. I am EXTREMELY happy with my purchase. Definitely worth the money! I did not buy the Paraflexx sheets, though. Parchment paper works just as good. I hope this helps answer your questions!
Answer: I can't imagine how to use a dehydrator for yogurt, but no, I haven't used it for that. It makes great jerky though
Answer: You are very welcome! Best of luck to you!
Answer: I don't know..I have never tried.
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I still don't understand difference between the 2900B and the 3900B?
Answer: The 3900 has a 10 year warranty and upgraded plastics and electrical components, while the 2900 only offers a 5 year warranty. I hope this answer helps you!
Answer: i tried to figure that out myself. i thought it might be the watts or the fan size but after researching, it wasn't that. i love the one that i got! it works great and fast! sorry i couldn't give you the answer you were looking for, but i couldn't find the answer either. i would have called excalibur, but i got a fantastic deal on the one from amazon and just bought it.
Answer: I believe the 2900 is 440 watts and has 10 year warranty vs. 3900 is 600 watts and 5 year warranty.
Answer: are both units Bpa free
Answer: Here is the technical diff explained http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znHL_k8wYn4
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Any idea of about how many pounds of meat it can do at once? And how long that might take? Also wondering the same thing for fruits and garden veggie
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Answer: I dried appox 8lb sliced 1/4" thick apple rings in 8-9 trays. Appox 5 lb boneless chicken breast cut in 3/8 strips for jerky will fill about 4-5 trays spaced close together.
Answer: I just put in 2 lbs of venison sliced thin for jerky. That took up 2 trays. I also dried zucchini slices to make chips. For those, I sliced the zucchini in my 14 cup Cuisinart foodprocessor and the Excalibur held three batches of that- so around 30 cups sliced. It was really surprising how much it held and they turned out delicious!
Answer: I purchased 2 eye of round, best for jerky because it's so lean. About 7 lbs total, I was able to do it all in one shot.
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I heard Excalibur changed the lowest temperature on the thermostat from 95 to 105 what is the lowest temp. on this unit?
Answer: I just purchased this in July of 2017, and the lowest temp is 105F. There is a little room between the off position and 105, but not sure if that will result in a lower temp or not.
Answer: If I needed to dehydrate at only 95, I would just put my food outside. My unit's lowest temp is not marked, the line starts at the "off" position. Meaning my unit starts to run before reaching the 105 mark. I'll make an educated guess that's somewhere around 95-100. Hope this helps.
Answer: It is 105, never use the lowest at least not yet. If I had more money I would have got the one with the timer. This one has been great, recomend it highly.
Answer: 105 on mine. Is there a need for 95?
Answer: 105 and on mine there is no room to go lower (it turns off). Also, my digital probe shows a consistent 113 when set to 105. I suppose you could go lower by setting the front door ajar somewhat.
Answer: The lowest temperature is 105F...
Answer: the lowest actual place to stop is 105, but I think you could turn it down from there, but I haven't tried it-
Answer: This one goes from 95 to 155
Answer: 105
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Can anyone please tell me what the difference is between this "9 tray economy dehydrator" and the regular 9 tray version? Thanks.
Answer: I went to the Excalibur website, and the only difference between the two is the timer. The 9 tray economy and regular deluxe versions both have the same size motor and fan, and the same warranty.
Answer: the difference is in the quality of the motor, fan and heating elements. If you go to the excalibur site i think it tells you
Answer: oh and i think the warranty is longer on the regular version
Answer: I believe the other one has a timer. I have both and I like the one without the timer better. It seems to run quieter. I've had it for years and it is great.
Answer: I dont see a warrenty even mentioned.
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the energy consumtion. Which is more efficient ?
Answer: We do not see a significant difference in our electric bill whether we use or do not use our Excalibur unit...and we live in Alaska
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Where is the excalibur 2900ECB 9 tray made?
Answer: I don't rally know, rigid plastic(?) and the booklet that came with it doesn't say either. No food touch the plastic, just the screens, not plastic, woven something. and not rigid. I'm not much help, sorry
Answer: It is made in the USA.
Answer: Made in the good USA!
Answer: In the USA
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Can this model stay outside in the garden? Is it waterproof in case it rains while it is outside?
Answer: This is a ridiculous question. Of course you can put it outside in your garden, right next to your oven and fridge!
Answer: No. The back of the unit is where the heating element is and water could enter from the back causing a short or shock. In addition, thermostat control is on top and water would short that out.
Answer: It is an indoor appliance.
Answer: Can you fix stupid?
Answer: No, inside only.
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How long is the electrical cord ? I have not seen the "length" of the cord in any of Excaliber's specss... Thanks for answering !
Answer: The 3 pronged power cord is about 3 foot long. I have it plugged into a power supply that gives it longer range.
Answer: It measures 45/46 inches. I've had mine for a long time, but I doubt it has changed.
Answer: About 48" long
Answer: 51 inches (including plug)
Answer: Approximately 4 feet
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does the 2900 come with a door
Answer: Yes it does come with a door.
Answer: Yes it covers the entire front.
Answer: yes
Answer: yes, even if it's no in the picture, and I love it
Answer: Yes it does...
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The picture has text that indicates 600 watts. is that correct??? for the 2900ecb 9-tray economy dehydrator, black
Answer: Yes, my Kill-A-Watt meter indicates 620 watts when the dehydrator is set to 165 degrees F.
Answer: For Maximum temp setting it may correct.
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how big are the trays?
Answer: It depends but mine are the larger plastic ones 15"x15". Scroll to the bottom of this page.
Answer: usable trays are 14inches X 14 inches. this is with the edges.
Answer: 15 1/8" by 15 1/8"
Answer: 15"x15" total, but usable drying space is 14"x14".
Answer: 15 inches by 15 inches, nice and large.
Answer: 15" x 15"
Answer: They are about 16 inches square
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What are the trays made of?
Answer: plastic. have not had a problem with their durability. Have only used it at the jerky temperature. Have cleaned them in the dishwasher. Hope this helped
Answer: I returned this item. Very large
Answer: Plastic
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Do you need to use the mesh sheets to make jerky? They look like they would be hard to clean?! What can you use as a drip pan?
Answer: Yes- I use the mesh sheets for jerky. They are hard to clean...if you are wanting spotless and no crevice filled with drippings/dried flavorings. But if you just need clean enough...resting them in hot water, dish soap and scrubbing in areas...that keeps the mesh pretty clean. The mesh does discolor; but you are drying meat...that is bound to happen. We have two and I haven't had a complaint about clean up.
Answer: By "mesh sheets" do you mean the plastic trays themselves? Because yes, you'd set the jerky you're making on them, so air can flow all around, and come up underneath through the holes in the tray. As far as cleaning, I haven't had any issues. They're plastic and rinse off easily. If you get something stuck to them, you might need to use soap and water and pick it off, but generally speaking, I haven't had any cleaning troubles.
Answer: Yes you do. We just soak the mesh sheets for a short time and they clean right up. We hav put them in the dishwasher (top rack) as well, and that worked too. Hope that helps.
Answer: Wish I could answer this, but I am a vegan. I do dry fruit on the mesh sheets, bananas, starfruit, and more
Answer: I have not tried making jerky with this. It is great for drying fruit.
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My machine is not drying at the rate the Excalibur manual recommends. It took me 24 hrs to dry fruit leathers. Is there something wrong with my macho
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Answer: if you're trying to keep your food "living", then no hotter than 115. Drying time will increase. if you're drying at a higher temp and times are increased, then something's wrong with your machine.
Answer: What the previous comments wrote are true and also it depends on the temp. In your house, the coolness or heat in your home can affect the drying process too. Some books recommend dehydrated for the first hour or 2, at 145 degrees then setting it to 115.
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What is the difference between the economy and deluxe models?
Answer: The difference is in wattage. The Deluxe model is 600 watts and the economy model is 440 watts.
Answer: I would look at wattage, and if a timer is included.
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where is the exhaust for humid/"used" air?
Answer: The door fits loosely and the air comes out around it.
Answer: The fan is in the back of the unit, so I give mine extra space there. You can go to Excalibur's website and download a .pdf of the manual. Love mine; picked up bananas at 66¢ # yesterday to dehydrate for snacks - so much cheaper!
Answer: It comes out the back but it really doesn’t amount to much since it’s such a slow process. It is noisy, though. I can’t wait to use it for my garden tomatoes! I highly recommend dehydrating them (just finished the last quart a month ago).
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IS there any model of Excalibur dehydrator that is the LEAST noisy?
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What happened to the 5 tray ?
Answer: No idea. I love the 9 trays as I use mine a lot.
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what is the thickness of items you can put on trays without rubbing the bottom of top trays?
Answer: About two inches, maybe a bit more.
Answer: about 1 inch
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does this unit have a door
Answer: Yes it has a front black door that hangs on the top notches in front on top.
Answer: It has a cover for the door. It is not attached
Answer: Yes. Technically it is a front piece that hangs from the top of the Excalibur.
Answer: Sure it does! It comes off cmpletely forr easy removal of the racks.
Answer: Yes, but it comes all the way off, it is not hinged on..
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Is this like an oven
Answer: Kinda sorta. It's like an oven but it doesn't hold moisture and expels the moisture with the fan. You use the temperature gage for what ever your dehydrating, it gives you the temp for fruits, meats, veggies etc etc.
Answer: Yes, except it has a very low heat range which is used for a longer period.
Answer: drying not cooking, highest temp is 165 F.
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Can anyone shed light as to what is the difference between 600and 400 watts excalibur dehydrator?
Answer: The 600 watt dehydrates faster
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what kind of plastic is it made of?
Answer: Please direct that question to Excalibur, they have all the specs.
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No esta disponible por piezas? Yo nesecito la tapadera
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Is this unit NSF rated?
Answer: Not sure of the answer. Contact the company directly and ask. https://excaliburdehydrator.com/pages/contact-us
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What are the dimensions of the racks and the distance between each of the racks?
Answer: The rack dimensions are 15 1/8” by 15 1/8”. The white liners are 14 x 14”.
Answer: Trays are 15X15 and approx.1 inch apart. Hope that helps.
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Can i run in in the new zealand? we have different sockets here.
Answer: 120V 60hz required
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Hello, is it possible to order a 220v device ?
Answer: Hello,
Answer: Excalibur does make this item in 220 volt that restricts its cell strongly in the USA it only you have to have an international exporter's license in order to be able to get the 220 volt version
Answer: Hello Sayer,
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How much to ship this to Bangkok, Thailand?
Answer: We are unable to ship out of the USA.
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i can hear fan running but is not getting warm.i trying to make a jerky for my dogs and im not sure if this denydrator should be very warm?
Answer: The warmth depends on the temperature at which you are dehydrating. Check your temperature dial on the top. You should feel some warmth if the gauge is at a higher temperature. This unit will not get so warm as to damage walls or create any problems with nearby items. Although, always give ample room in the back for adequate air draw by the fan. How did the jerky turn out? I do find that some foods (like pineapple) take longer than the suggested time.
Answer: Adjust the temperature with the dial. If it’s still not getting warm it needs to be serviced
Answer: There is a heater in the unit so it should feel warm.
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I am looking to buy 9 tray excalibur dehydrator should I consider a timer or not? Also is the 2900ECB a good model to consider buying ? Thanks
Answer: I love my 2900ECB 9 tray Excalibur. It was definitely worth the price I got it for on Amazon. I didn't get the timer but my sister bought one cause she wanted it to have it turn off automatically at night when it would be about done drying. I usually just turn it off and turn it on again on the morning instead of rising it burning during the night. She loves her timer and thinks it was worth the $.
Answer: Ours doesn't have a timer, we just dehydrate everything until it is ready, and we haven't had a bad batch of anything yet. I really don't see a need for a timer since you are going to be using it for 18+ hour stretches, but if you want to be exact and away at the time something is finished, then you can consider getting the model with the timer.
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Answer: My Excalibur has an internal timer, so it says, with that being said I still find it it will run until I shut it off, which is good for me, I can let it go all night. I have the 2900 ECB model, it works like a horse! I have run it just about every day since I bought it in November, it's been about a month. Hope this helps :)
Answer: I did not get a timer, it takes 12+ hour to be done, so I just check it and turn it off when done. If you need to have it off while you're gone, get a timer. I got the economy and it works fine, and I did purchase the sheets, for leather, which work wonderful!
Answer: If you can afford it, it will be a great idea that way if you go out or to bed your food will not be over done and less worry about being there to turn it off.
Answer: Personally I can't see an advantage because I usually make different size slices than they recommend. I usually deviate from the norm by experimenting.
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what is the voltage? What's included? Are there instructions in Russian?
Answer: 110 Volts, No Russian Instructions
Answer: American voltage, however you may be able to use an adapter. The dehydrator and trays, and of course manual binder with matching recipies binder. Instructions are not in Russian, but I don't see why one couldn't contact the company and request instructions in your language. Good luck!
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What is the wattage
Answer: 600 watts on 9 tray
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Can you run the dehydrator without any heat?
Answer: No, it is not possible to run it without any heat.
Answer: Not without any heat but I eat raw and you can keep it in the zone that is considered still raw.
Answer: No
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Where is the heating element for this product? at the bottom or on the sides?
Answer: The fan is in the back of the unit. The whole unit gets very warm and it takes longer than the directions state to dry most items. It does work well. I use mine a lot and so far I like it.
Answer: It's at the back. I keep the silicone mats for fruit leather on the bottom when I'm not using them, even when the dehydrator is running. And I rotate the trays because the back tends to dry quickest.
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where is the fan
Answer: It is in the back .. works great!
Answer: In the rear of the box
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can this be used in the Philippines? 220v
Answer: you would need to step the voltage down to 120v
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A reviewer stated they "dry canned" the items they dehydrated. Does the dehydrator manual explain this?
Answer: Can't say. It might depend on the item you are working with, like jerky versus fruit. Fruit will still have moisture and could eventually start to get moldy, I would think. I have had jerky and dried tomatoes in my refrigerator in bags for over a year and they are fine.
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can you tell me the wattage on this machine?
Answer: 600 watts & 120 volt
Answer: 600 watts at the maximum tempurature setting.
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What can you do with the 9-tray "deluxe" version that you cannot do with the "economy" version?
Answer: Way more food
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Can the trays be removed so this dehydrator can be used to make yogurt?
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Answer: The trays are completely removable, but i don't know anything about making yogurt.
Answer: Yes, you can remove all the trays to dehydrate larger items. It's also a great way to dry baseball caps, baby shoes, or things that you don't want tumbling around in your clothes dryer.
Answer: Yes. Any number of the trays can be removed. You can put in trays at every other level, or wherever you want. Very easy and effective to use!
Answer: Yes, and I frequently use it for making yogurt. Works great!
Answer: Yes, all the trays come out.
Answer: Yes they can be removed
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Has anyone with the Excalibur economy 9 tray had a problem with the back getting very hot and the air blowing out one side more than the other?
Answer: Hi Al,
Answer: Sorry, I've never noticed the back getting hot. It always seems to heat with an even air flow.
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does this machine come with recipes for fruit leather? or reusable drying sheets for the fruit leather?
Answer: Yes it does. It comes with a handy user manual. The reusable silicone sheets for fruit leathers are extra.
Answer: It does come with recipes but not with the sheets. You purchase them separately. It's a great machine. Quiet and very efficient.
Answer: It does come with recipes but does not include tray liners!
Answer: No.
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Would these trays fit inside this model? https://www.amazon.com/pack-excalibur-dehydrator-stainless-replacement/dp/b01jl0xl8w/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=kitch
Answer: Yes thank you. I have the plastic ones, right now. But if I need to replace them, I may go with the stainless, next time.
Answer: They are the same dimensions. I don't have the SS ones though. Hope this helps.
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Are the trays covered with chemical or non stick coating?
Answer: No. There are removable, washable, mesh tray liners that serve that purpose. Neither, as far as I can tell, are the liners themselves coated. The liner material itself is, I believe, non-stick, teflon. By the way, great dryer. I've enjoyed having it. Have seen no design problems. Someone complained about the fan noise. It is not that noisy and anyway, because of heat generation I have it set up in the garage where, even if it were noisier, it wouldn't matter. After over a year using it, I would still give it five stars.
Answer: Not that I am aware of. Just plastic
Answer: no
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The white tray inserts are not listed as dishwasher safe? Has anyone tried washing them in dishwasher? What happened?
Answer: I did. The white tray inserts are dishwasher safe. But it is also extremely easy to wash them by hands.
Answer: I havent.... i let them soak over night in the sink and they wipe clean the next day
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In the dimensions: 19 x 17 x 12.5 inches, which number is the height?
Answer: 12.5" is the height, 17 is the width, and 19 if front to back.
Answer: 12.5 Is the height 17 the width and 19 the length from front to back. I hope this has helped.
Answer: 12.5 is the height. Sorry for the delay, computer is at work, dehydrator is at home.
Answer: The 12.5" is the height.
Answer: 12.5 is the height
Answer: Another thing about this product is that you can put it in a garage, it does not need to be in your kitchen to use it. As long as it can be plugged in, it isn't something you have to keep a watch on.
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does it have an automatic cutoff switch when jerky is finished ?
Answer: No
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How many watts on this machine?
Answer: Good question. The booklet that came with the machine says that it is 600 watts and uses 3 - 6 cents per hour. I do hope this information helps you.
Answer: Yvette,
Answer: 600 watts
Product reviews of Excalibur 9-Tray Electric Food Dehydrator with Adjustable Thermostat For Temperature Control Patented Technology For faster & Efficient 15 Square Feet Drying Space, Black
Sly Gray Fox : Super!
No regrets on this purchase at all. It replaced our Oster, and is sooooooo much better. It has been in almost constant use since we got it, from fruits and herbs, to jerky. Works absolutely great, and faster than our old one. I really like the temp controls so I can keep the enzymes alive. I should have purchased this one first, wasted $60 on the other brand.
Kelsey Jones : Perfect for speeding up cookie dry time
This was exactly what I was needing to help speed up dry time for decorated cookies. Plenty of trays to fit lots of cookies. It's not really loud- just a deep hum to it. Fits perfectly on my counter underneath the top cabinets. I do wish the temperature control could be in a different place as it's hard for a shorter person to see when it's sitting on a counter.
Patty Ashley : my dream dehydrator
finally, was able to purchase one and i can finally do all the dehydrating i have wanted to. so excited to be doing and learning so much with my excalibur
Deven : More than I expected
Here I was expecting little more than a large capacity dehydrator. What I got was something far more accommodating. Adjusting the racks for different spacing is great for projects I hadn't been able to make in my previous dehydrator and the settings are perfect! I love the guide book that comes with it and use it regularly. We save quite a lot of money by making our own treats, saving food that would otherwise spoil and it's energy efficient! Not to forget how awesome it is to help rise bread dough before baking!
dordavidov : Don't buy! Very inaccurate. Especially for raw foods.
I purchased it to.make raw foods (105-118 degrees) as I am using it on 105 everything get burned!
Don't waste you time money or beautiful food.
Don't waste you time money or beautiful food.
Dr. Salena Potter : "Nothing like an Excalibur"...
This is exactly what a friend told me when we visited him last year and learned that he was using one. I have researched dehydrators, even had a couple a long time ago...none of which were very impressive and most were hard to clean. I was hesitant to purchase one for more than a few bucks, but after seeing the beautiful foods and tasting the delicious beef jerky my friend shared with us from his Excalibur, hubby insisted we make the investment. Not one day have we regretted buying our Excalibur. It is so simple to use and even easier to clean. The thorough drying technique provided by the rear forced air circulation is unbeatable! We now have a stock of deliciously dried fruits, vegetables and meats for a fraction of the cost of purchasing commercially dehydrated foods. Like my friend, I can now say without reservation, there's "nothing like an Excalibur"!
Veronica Smith : Love this dehydrator
This dehydrator has been fantastic. I work on an organic farm and, as with any business that sells food, there is a lot of waste. Between canning and dehydrating I've been able to save some of that waste for winter use. I've dehydrated apples, onions, carrots, peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, bananas, jerky, fresh herbs and a huge variety of other veggies. It's never taken more than 12 hours, even with a full load and over filled a little. It's easy to keep clean and doesn't seem to make any impact on our power bill. Overall, I'm very pleased with this purchase.
Mara Solberg : I wish I bought this a long time ago!
I have been dehydrating tomato, potatoes, apples, green peppers, and will be learning how to make jerky which everyone tells me is great! I love this dehydrator, and I kept the box it comes in to store when I am not using it.
Reverend Arlene Raedel : Works everythime
This item is so useful I have purchased kitchen tools to make the prep time easier for items to dehydrate. I let a friend borrow it and she bought her own. I let my daughter use it and now I stand in line to use it. Oh did I mention I live country style? I do.
midwest gal : A work horse!
Love/ use ours so much, purchased a 2nd. Can't beat this machine for preserving garden produce: zucchini chips w. choice of seasonings, garlic & olive oil or tahini dressed kale chips: place in dryer early a.m., by early afternoon - Yummy/ healthy/ crispy snacks! Dried tomatoes are a breeze, dried apples (leathery or thin/ crispy) Dried pears: chewy, natural "candy!" Jalapeno & red, yellow or green peppers, dried zucchini/ carrots for stews. Fruit roll-ups are easy/ delicious.
Herbs dry in a snap, altho, light weight, tend to blow around. Well worth it considering how $$ tiny bottles from the grocer cost.
Ours runs almost non-stop mid-summer, fall and beyond. Glad we purchased 9 tray model! DO purchase inexpensive non-stick sheets - you'll be glad you did. I use parchment paper for hot peppers, in case they might leave behind any residual heat even after washing.
Unit cleans up pretty easily, as do trays. We didn't find the noise level to be an issue? However, 1 major complaint: NO handle on the door - seriously?? Far too easy to drop/ break and simply NOT handy. Come on Excalibur, for the high end price, give us a door w. a handle at the top.
Herbs dry in a snap, altho, light weight, tend to blow around. Well worth it considering how $$ tiny bottles from the grocer cost.
Ours runs almost non-stop mid-summer, fall and beyond. Glad we purchased 9 tray model! DO purchase inexpensive non-stick sheets - you'll be glad you did. I use parchment paper for hot peppers, in case they might leave behind any residual heat even after washing.
Unit cleans up pretty easily, as do trays. We didn't find the noise level to be an issue? However, 1 major complaint: NO handle on the door - seriously?? Far too easy to drop/ break and simply NOT handy. Come on Excalibur, for the high end price, give us a door w. a handle at the top.
Geraldine Rector : lasted 15 years!!
After a house fire we replaced our food dehydrator with an Excalibur 2900 purchased on Amazon. For 15 years, and constant use, it's finally giving out. We just replaced it with another Excalibur 2900 and we're expecting another 15 years of good use!!
Burton Family : Not the good version of this model
This is the dang cheapo version of this model. It has the lower quality components compared to the orginal of this model and I think temp range is not adequate for herbs like the Q&A stated :/ the range is supposed to start at 95° and dang if this one starts at 105° showing its the junk version :( not happy with the change as is alot of other users that notice the difference in product quality
RimCountry : We love it. With a large summer garden the range ...
We love it. With a large summer garden the range of things we dehydrate is never ending. This is an exceptional piece of equipment that we'd recommend to anyone who loves drying home grown vegetables and fruit.
Amazon Customer : Dial does not line up with print on the machine
I bought this dehydrator and am very disappointed. The dial does not line up with the printing on the machine, this doesn’t allow me to set it at the temperature I need. I have emailed the company and haven’t heard back in 5 days. Horrible response.
joan : Worth it
This is my second dehydrator, first Excalibur dehydrator. It is so much easier to use, dehydrates faster, easier to empty. I really like it.
Geraldine Rector : lasted 15 years!!
After a house fire we replaced our food dehydrator with an Excalibur 2900 purchased on Amazon. For 15 years, and constant use, it's finally giving out. We just replaced it with another Excalibur 2900 and we're expecting another 15 years of good use!!
Michael : Good dehydrator. I like it.
Good dehydrator. I like it. I never had other dehydrators, and I have nothing to compare it to, but I like this one. Dehydrates evenly on all 9 trays from top to bottom. Takes about 6-9 hours to make jerky, depending on its size at 145 degrees. Fairly quiet : makes a little fan noise but it is acceptable, I keep in in laundry room, and if the door is closed - I cant even hear it. The only minus is lack of timer. I am surprised that such simple thing is not built in there.. I guess is it marketing stuff - similar model with timer will cost 100$ more.. But for 140$ I like it.
joan : Worth it
This is my second dehydrator, first Excalibur dehydrator. It is so much easier to use, dehydrates faster, easier to empty. I really like it.
dordavidov : Don't buy! Very inaccurate. Especially for raw foods.
I purchased it to.make raw foods (105-118 degrees) as I am using it on 105 everything get burned!
Don't waste you time money or beautiful food.
Don't waste you time money or beautiful food.
Shirley Ballinger : came broken.
The whole side was messed up. The box was fine. Thought it was very cheaply made for the price. Bought another brand at half the price and love it. Even in spite of the hype, would not recommend it unless you want to pay for the name.
Deven : More than I expected
Here I was expecting little more than a large capacity dehydrator. What I got was something far more accommodating. Adjusting the racks for different spacing is great for projects I hadn't been able to make in my previous dehydrator and the settings are perfect! I love the guide book that comes with it and use it regularly. We save quite a lot of money by making our own treats, saving food that would otherwise spoil and it's energy efficient! Not to forget how awesome it is to help rise bread dough before baking!
Julie : Great Buy!
The best thing ever to buy if you dehydrate a lot! I love the room it has....so many shelves! Easy to work and everything tastes great. I hummed and hawed about the price at first, but if you do a lot of dehydrating, or if you have a garden and are looking for a way to store your food, this is so worth the money! Ours sits out all the time, because I use it so often. When I clean the fridge I dehydrate any unused vegetables before they spoil....celery, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, strawberries, even cucumbers. These can be used in dips, eaten raw or in soups or stews. Makes for great healthy snacks. Food goes further when you have a good dehydrator, and this is a good dehydrator. It doesn't have a timer, but I really don't miss it. When I fill the trays I just set my oven timer and that works fine. I would encourage anyone to purchase the Excalibur. It's definitely worth the money!
Outdoor sporter : This dehydrator works great and I don't have to rotate the trays because ...
I had a small round dehydrator but it didn't work well. This dehydrator works great and I don't have to rotate the trays because the fan is on the side, not the bottom like my old dehydrator. I wonder about the durability of the trays. They aren't as sturdy as I would like but the quality is good for the price of the unit. I made yummy fruit roll ups that came off the sheets easily!
idateacher2 : So much better than my Nesco!
Wish I would have bought this years ago! Just finished my first batch of zucchini chips, and the Excalibur performed beautifully! The capacity of the 9 drawers is sooooo much better than our Nesco. Easy to load, easy to use. I did not think it was loud at all, but you do hear the fan. I also dried Okara and was surprised at how dry it was- this works so well that I will have to get used to checking in on things since they dry much faster than my Nesco. It comes with a plastic mesh sheet for each drawer, but this won't work for fruit leather. You will want to pick up the fruit leather sheets for that. Trays can be removed and the dehydrator used to proof dough or make yogurt- good little multi-tasker in that regard. Trays can also be configured for taller items- something a stacking tray system cannot do. Get this, you will like it!
Sly Gray Fox : Super!
No regrets on this purchase at all. It replaced our Oster, and is sooooooo much better. It has been in almost constant use since we got it, from fruits and herbs, to jerky. Works absolutely great, and faster than our old one. I really like the temp controls so I can keep the enzymes alive. I should have purchased this one first, wasted $60 on the other brand.
J. Toney : Great Product
I really debated between the economy model and the deluxe model. Functionally, the only difference is the timer, but in actuality, the deluxe model has heavier duty components. In hind sight, I would say buy the deluxe model if you can afford it, for one, it doubles the warranty. I don't really see this one wearing out anywhere within the warranty period, however. Convection dehydrating is far superior to the round heating element at the bottom types. The drying in this is very even, the temperature control is nice, and pretty accurate. I ran it with a quick read thermometer stuck in the door just to check, and it was within a degree or two, which is good enough. This thing is great for making fruit leather, dried vegetables, etc. We have dried apples, tomatoes, potatoes, mushrooms, and one or two other things I can't remember at the moment, and all of them have done very well. Every place I read said this was the best brand on the market, and I think I agree. I would buy this again without hesitation.
George : Love the Excalibur, hate the noise.
Please note that I have only dried a few batches with the Excalibur 2900.
Pros: It's holds a lot of food when fully loaded. It drys efficiently and is very fast. The trays are easy to clean.
Con: Much louder then expected.
I was in the middle of drying left over vegetables from the garden, when my old dehydrator heating coil died. I had over the years had heard many hikers and campers call the Excalibur the Cadillac of dryers. I read the reviews and a few people remarking that the Excalibur was a little loud. I was expecting the noise level to be comparable to an old computer fan. It is much louder then that. I can hear it across the bedroom, down the hall and across the living room, about 30 or 35 feet distance.
I did find that by changing the trays around I could reduce the noise somewhat. Then while playing with that, I found by leaving out the 3rd and 7th trays I could reduce the noise by 50%
MY old dryer would dry 5 small trays of tomatoes in 26 hours at 55% humidity. The Excalibur did the job in 9 hours at 85% humidity and had 3 or 4 times the amount of tomatoes.
Love the dryer, hate the noise.
Pros: It's holds a lot of food when fully loaded. It drys efficiently and is very fast. The trays are easy to clean.
Con: Much louder then expected.
I was in the middle of drying left over vegetables from the garden, when my old dehydrator heating coil died. I had over the years had heard many hikers and campers call the Excalibur the Cadillac of dryers. I read the reviews and a few people remarking that the Excalibur was a little loud. I was expecting the noise level to be comparable to an old computer fan. It is much louder then that. I can hear it across the bedroom, down the hall and across the living room, about 30 or 35 feet distance.
I did find that by changing the trays around I could reduce the noise somewhat. Then while playing with that, I found by leaving out the 3rd and 7th trays I could reduce the noise by 50%
MY old dryer would dry 5 small trays of tomatoes in 26 hours at 55% humidity. The Excalibur did the job in 9 hours at 85% humidity and had 3 or 4 times the amount of tomatoes.
Love the dryer, hate the noise.
Julie : Great Buy!
The best thing ever to buy if you dehydrate a lot! I love the room it has....so many shelves! Easy to work and everything tastes great. I hummed and hawed about the price at first, but if you do a lot of dehydrating, or if you have a garden and are looking for a way to store your food, this is so worth the money! Ours sits out all the time, because I use it so often. When I clean the fridge I dehydrate any unused vegetables before they spoil....celery, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, strawberries, even cucumbers. These can be used in dips, eaten raw or in soups or stews. Makes for great healthy snacks. Food goes further when you have a good dehydrator, and this is a good dehydrator. It doesn't have a timer, but I really don't miss it. When I fill the trays I just set my oven timer and that works fine. I would encourage anyone to purchase the Excalibur. It's definitely worth the money!
Brittaney Mead : Seems to work great so far!
Never had a dehydrator before but this works great. Using it to dehydrate homemade tempeh starter before grinding. Have also found other uses like homemade banana chips.
Margaret Carraway : Excalibur
This works just perfectly for me. I have dried many things and love it. Cuts my canning time in half and the food is very nice with no problem figuring out how to use it. Much less waste. My grandkids eat pear chips instead of fried potato chips. I don't see the need for me to buy anything fancier.
Littleone : Good condition
I have a older one and it works great so I thought I buy a new one get unpacked it was missing parts. Started using it it's burning alot of my food even on lowest setting. My other does not do that
Ashley Nieto : Worth the price for the quality!
Love, love, love this dehydrator!! It is super efficient! With 9 racks I can dry 8 lbs of strawberries at a time, or 5 pounds of apple rings, or 8 pounds of jerky. It's a serious machine! This machine is not for someone who is just going to dabble in making jerky. Best to get a smaller, cheaper model for hobbyists.
This machine has saved us so much money so far, just in the month we've owned it. My family, kids especially, absolutely love everything that comes out of this machine, and it's great for those who have gardens and need a way to preserve extra produce.
Also, the racks are soooo easy to clean. I run a sink of hot soapy water, dip them in, give them a gentle wipe with a sponge, rinse, and set aside to dry. Nothing has ever gotten so stuck that I actually had to scrub.
The only two down sides I can think of...
1. The unit is a bit loud. It's just a blowing noise, but if you're in the same room you'll definitely need to turn up the volume a bit on your phone, tv, etc.
2. This thing puts out A LOT of heat. So much so that we cannot run it in our house during the summer unless it's in our finished basement. It heats our upstairs so thoroughly that it will cause our air to constantly run. Again, not an issue for us because our finished basement always stays freezing in summer, so it's actually pretty welcome down there. I know this won't be the case for everyone though. It's probably going to be great in winter lol, like having a little space heater!
Overall I absolutely recommend this unit and will continue to sing it's praises until the end of my days ????
This machine has saved us so much money so far, just in the month we've owned it. My family, kids especially, absolutely love everything that comes out of this machine, and it's great for those who have gardens and need a way to preserve extra produce.
Also, the racks are soooo easy to clean. I run a sink of hot soapy water, dip them in, give them a gentle wipe with a sponge, rinse, and set aside to dry. Nothing has ever gotten so stuck that I actually had to scrub.
The only two down sides I can think of...
1. The unit is a bit loud. It's just a blowing noise, but if you're in the same room you'll definitely need to turn up the volume a bit on your phone, tv, etc.
2. This thing puts out A LOT of heat. So much so that we cannot run it in our house during the summer unless it's in our finished basement. It heats our upstairs so thoroughly that it will cause our air to constantly run. Again, not an issue for us because our finished basement always stays freezing in summer, so it's actually pretty welcome down there. I know this won't be the case for everyone though. It's probably going to be great in winter lol, like having a little space heater!
Overall I absolutely recommend this unit and will continue to sing it's praises until the end of my days ????
Francine Leavitt : Amazing Dehydrator
I have purchased one for myself a while back while I was making jerky. It was a family favorite product so I purchased one for myself. I love it. So thus last purchase was for my dad for fathers day. He has been loving it. He has dehydrated veggies for soups later and has made seasoning. I never even thought of things like that. I have always done jerky or apples. My dad has been teaching me so many new things to do with this dehydrator. It has so much space to do so many thing. I love it and so does he.
Ashton : Pretty quiet. Works extremely well.
My wife is avid gardener and she has a very large abundance of herbs and tomatoes. This machine has made it very easy to dry the herbs for later use and do homemade "sun" dried tomatoes. She has also been able to do dehydrated fruit snacks and made tomato powder seasoning! Our machine has gotten a lot of use and we are very happy with the purchase.
JR Meyers : Received as a gift
Perfect! I received this as a gift from my daughter and her boyfriend. This is an A.MAZING dehydrator. I have used it frequently, running it non-stop for the last few days with nary a problem. It dries evenly, though I do recommend turning the trays 180 degrees every few hours or so - no hassle, just as you think of it.
I've dehydrated strawberries and bananas - both turned out perfectly. I've also made crispy almonds and walnuts - again with perfect results. I HIGHLY recommend this item.
I've dehydrated strawberries and bananas - both turned out perfectly. I've also made crispy almonds and walnuts - again with perfect results. I HIGHLY recommend this item.
Geraldine Rector : lasted 15 years!!
After a house fire we replaced our food dehydrator with an Excalibur 2900 purchased on Amazon. For 15 years, and constant use, it's finally giving out. We just replaced it with another Excalibur 2900 and we're expecting another 15 years of good use!!
Laura : Love this dehydrator
I love this dehydrator, I have done tomatoes, spinach, coleslaw mix, mushrooms ect., it has done great job. But everytime I use it, I get a bad cold and have trouble breathing.
jamie Satterwaite : Great Buy! A true workhorse!
I have used a verity of dehydrators over the years and none of them have ever held a candle to the Excalibur. I have been using mine for over 2 years and it is a work horse in my kitchen. During the summer gardening months, it is always running. Fruits and veggies dry out in a matter of hours, I usually fill mine in the evening and by morning they are ready to be stored away. It has a large capacity so I can get through my extra veggies and fruits quickly. The trays are easy to clean and even fruits do not get stuck to it.
colleen anderson : I love everyrhing about this unit.
I love this unit. There is so much space to put things on it. I have had a Cabela's unit for years. This one is 100 times better. Better heat control and just plain better constrution.
Burton Family : Not the good version of this model
This is the dang cheapo version of this model. It has the lower quality components compared to the orginal of this model and I think temp range is not adequate for herbs like the Q&A stated :/ the range is supposed to start at 95° and dang if this one starts at 105° showing its the junk version :( not happy with the change as is alot of other users that notice the difference in product quality
Amazon Customer : Broke into pieces on the bottom in a year with minimal use.
I loved the dehydrator but its literally breaking apart on The bottom. I received it in October 2019. I only move it to clean it. I only used it like one week out of every month Some months I skip. Is there some kind of warranty cause its defective? Zoom in and you will see several cracks?
Blujean : Good quality product
Have wanted this type dehydrator for years, am very satisfied because it functions just as I hoped and expected. Good quality product. First one received had a loose thermostat dial; Amazon promptly replaced - easy process which was very impressive. Although it's fine for my use, others may find the additional cost for one with a timer a good investment..
Geezle : Didn't work to specs.
This unit offers thermostat selection of 115-165 degreesF. But after an hour on, it never got above 123F. Most of our usage would be drying tomatoes, which require 135F. No help available by phone or online from Excalibur. I'm as disappointed by their lack.t of customer service as by their product.
Burton Family : Not the good version of this model
This is the dang cheapo version of this model. It has the lower quality components compared to the orginal of this model and I think temp range is not adequate for herbs like the Q&A stated :/ the range is supposed to start at 95° and dang if this one starts at 105° showing its the junk version :( not happy with the change as is alot of other users that notice the difference in product quality
Mara Solberg : I wish I bought this a long time ago!
I have been dehydrating tomato, potatoes, apples, green peppers, and will be learning how to make jerky which everyone tells me is great! I love this dehydrator, and I kept the box it comes in to store when I am not using it.
Geezle : Didn't work to specs.
This unit offers thermostat selection of 115-165 degreesF. But after an hour on, it never got above 123F. Most of our usage would be drying tomatoes, which require 135F. No help available by phone or online from Excalibur. I'm as disappointed by their lack.t of customer service as by their product.
idateacher2 : So much better than my Nesco!
Wish I would have bought this years ago! Just finished my first batch of zucchini chips, and the Excalibur performed beautifully! The capacity of the 9 drawers is sooooo much better than our Nesco. Easy to load, easy to use. I did not think it was loud at all, but you do hear the fan. I also dried Okara and was surprised at how dry it was- this works so well that I will have to get used to checking in on things since they dry much faster than my Nesco. It comes with a plastic mesh sheet for each drawer, but this won't work for fruit leather. You will want to pick up the fruit leather sheets for that. Trays can be removed and the dehydrator used to proof dough or make yogurt- good little multi-tasker in that regard. Trays can also be configured for taller items- something a stacking tray system cannot do. Get this, you will like it!
J. Toney : Great Product
I really debated between the economy model and the deluxe model. Functionally, the only difference is the timer, but in actuality, the deluxe model has heavier duty components. In hind sight, I would say buy the deluxe model if you can afford it, for one, it doubles the warranty. I don't really see this one wearing out anywhere within the warranty period, however. Convection dehydrating is far superior to the round heating element at the bottom types. The drying in this is very even, the temperature control is nice, and pretty accurate. I ran it with a quick read thermometer stuck in the door just to check, and it was within a degree or two, which is good enough. This thing is great for making fruit leather, dried vegetables, etc. We have dried apples, tomatoes, potatoes, mushrooms, and one or two other things I can't remember at the moment, and all of them have done very well. Every place I read said this was the best brand on the market, and I think I agree. I would buy this again without hesitation.
Brittaney Mead : Seems to work great so far!
Never had a dehydrator before but this works great. Using it to dehydrate homemade tempeh starter before grinding. Have also found other uses like homemade banana chips.
Amazon Customer : Wife loves it
Got this for my wife and she loves it. She started using it right away and we both started to realize just how much you can do with this thing. We are fixing to start a garden and this is just what we needed to preserve certain foods. If i have to complain about anything it would be that it doesn't have a timer, but otherwise a great product. I was told this was the Mercedes of dehydrators.
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